Out of Respect
I wanted to address the question I have been getting of why I took down my recent post. I took […]
More letters to the Nome Nugget Newspaper from Austin Ahmasuk: February 25, 2016: True Story of Conspiracy being Deliberated right NOW with the Alaska Supreme Court
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2016Dear Editor:Sitnasuak Native Corporation should never allow discretionary proxies to be used for annual elections. SNC mislead […]
Remember John Grisham’s first book, “A Time to Kill”? The closing argument??
Matthew McConaughey plays the attorney, he asks the jury to close their eyes while he tells them the story of […]
CARES Act v. IHS/BIA budget
IHS Budget Appropriation: IHS Fact Sheet FY 2016: $4.8 billion FY 2017: $5.0 billion FY 2018: $5.5 billion FY 2019: […]
If Survival is that drive, Resilience is the vehicle.
People study, businesses are built, and careers are made on describing, documenting, and criticizing legacy leaders. There is a mysterious […]
“I know scary”
I had a conversation with a colleague and friend. We were discussing the situation, when we were neck deep into […]
John White’s Lost Colony
As many may know, I like words. I like the nuances of words, the history of words, and I have […]
CARES Act Distribution Considerations
From my sideline observation of the Tribes v. Treasury lawsuit, it seems to me that the Plaintiffs are concerned about […]
Spoiler Alert: A fallen tree does make a sound. But only when the audiences’ interest is piqued is it heard.
“If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?” […]
Gaya dropped her latest song!
https://soundcloud.com/gayagosee/my-man-is-a-demon For those who may not know my daughter, Ema, here’s a brief introduction. Currently, Ema lives in New York […]
Companies are releasing statements denouncing discrimination and embracing equality – in jest or for real?
Being an Alaska Native woman – I learn the hard way – which is the only way available to me […]
Plenary Power Doctrine – U.S. Indian Law – as it relates to the 2020 Tribes v. Treasury lawsuit
The Plenary Power Doctrine states: “Congress, and not the Executive Branch or Judicial Branch, has ULTIMATE authority with regards to […]
Race Relations in 2020 – It is not Black and White
In the heat of the riots and chaos, as an Alaska Native woman, I have something to say. I started […]
U.S. Code for Indian Gaming Regulation does not exclude ANCs in “tribe” definition
U.S. Code Title 25. Indians – Includes Alaska Native Corporations U.S. Code Title 25. INDIANS Title 25 of the United […]
September 17, 2003: Diary Entry
My life is so blessed. I have three beautiful daughters. Rachel Shane is 14 and in the 9th grade. She […]
The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) will be turning 50
Willie Hensley, is one of the founders of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA). For the non-Trekkies, this is […]
More letters to the Nome Nugget Newspaper from Austin Ahmasuk: February 25, 2016: True Story of Conspiracy being Deliberated right NOW with the Alaska Supreme Court
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2016Dear Editor:Sitnasuak Native Corporation should never allow discretionary proxies to be used for annual elections. SNC mislead […]
Out of Respect
I wanted to address the question I have been getting of why I took down my recent post. I took […]
If Survival is that drive, Resilience is the vehicle.
People study, businesses are built, and careers are made on describing, documenting, and criticizing legacy leaders. There is a mysterious […]
“I know scary”
I had a conversation with a colleague and friend. We were discussing the situation, when we were neck deep into […]
Reflections of 2009: Sitnasuak:
Jim Nunes made over $15 million through an agreement that gave him 40% pre-tax profit. After we took control of […]
Remember John Grisham’s first book, “A Time to Kill”? The closing argument??
Matthew McConaughey plays the attorney, he asks the jury to close their eyes while he tells them the story of […]
Spoiler Alert: A fallen tree does make a sound. But only when the audiences’ interest is piqued is it heard.
“If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?” […]
Gaya dropped her latest song!
https://soundcloud.com/gayagosee/my-man-is-a-demon For those who may not know my daughter, Ema, here’s a brief introduction. Currently, Ema lives in New York […]
Companies are releasing statements denouncing discrimination and embracing equality – in jest or for real?
Being an Alaska Native woman – I learn the hard way – which is the only way available to me […]
Plenary Power Doctrine – U.S. Indian Law – as it relates to the 2020 Tribes v. Treasury lawsuit
The Plenary Power Doctrine states: “Congress, and not the Executive Branch or Judicial Branch, has ULTIMATE authority with regards to […]
Race Relations in 2020 – It is not Black and White
In the heat of the riots and chaos, as an Alaska Native woman, I have something to say. I started […]
U.S. Code for Indian Gaming Regulation does not exclude ANCs in “tribe” definition
U.S. Code Title 25. Indians – Includes Alaska Native Corporations U.S. Code Title 25. INDIANS Title 25 of the United […]
September 17, 2003: Diary Entry
My life is so blessed. I have three beautiful daughters. Rachel Shane is 14 and in the 9th grade. She […]
Senator Schumer Commits Extortion on Senate Floor – Against his own constituents!!
Charles Schumer blocked a bill to extend the federal unemployment $600 benefit for New York and all American families. He […]