Defend AK

A broad coalition from across Alaska join together to Defend The Sacred across Alaska as we move towards a Just Transition.

[Defend AK @DefendAK]

#DefendTheSacred #micBackLandBack

[Northern Center (NAEC) @NorthernCenter]

Public testimony starting NOW - call information below.

If you're not able to call/already commented in writing, watch/listen here: https://t.co/bm2jfmEZXX

[Trustees for Alaska @TrusteesForAK]

At 1 pm today, the Alaska legislature will hear public testimony by teleconference on a resolution endorsing the lease sale of sacred lands in the Arctic Refuge. Alaskans, your voice is needed to protect Alaska lands & ways of life. #ProtectTheArctic
https://t.co/M6oXxgnn5w

[Northern Center (NAEC) @NorthernCenter]

Alaskans, your voice is needed.

Call in tomorrow at 1pm, or email committee members + your representative. Learn more 👇

[Northern Center (NAEC) @NorthernCenter]

The public can testify on Wednesday at 1pm; stay tuned for more info on how to call in then!

[silainuat @silainuat]

Please join us for our monthly virtual gatherings on January 28th at 6pm. These gatherings are informative about our communities, culture, language, and mor. Please use the link at https://t.co/ln8eQ3ahFi or on our Facebook page for the event and RSVP!
#SILAinuat #IndigenousLed

[ICT @IndianCountry]

“As the original caretakers of this land, I believe Tribes can lead the way to solving our climate crisis and building a regenerative and clean energy future.” https://t.co/QQPFu12XnX

[silainuat @silainuat]

For far too long Indigenous communities & our land have been sacrificed for the pollution caused by oil and gas companies.
The impact of fossil fuel projects has already devastated our resources and families.
We need you to #BuildBackFossilFree @JoeBiden
Image by Rebo and Joy.

[Indigenous Environmental Network @IENearth]

Hey @JoeBiden, the #BuildBackFossilFree digital rally is LIVE now.

You can join us to hear from frontline communities demanding you show up for us like we showed up for you in the polls.

https://t.co/fBZp1hovc9

[silainuat @silainuat]

Happening now! Check out the Build Back Fossil Free Digital Rally which is hosting Indigenous leaders like SILA's Siqiñiq Maupin. Let's make sure Biden follows through on his orders.
#BuildBackFossilFree
To get get your free zoom link, click here: https://t.co/7gWO8Pe64V

[Vuntut Gwitchin Government Caribou Coordination @ACaribouPeople]

BIG NEWS: today, President Biden is signing an Executive Order which places a temporary moratorium on all oil and natural gas leasing activities in the Arctic Refuge and we are taking a moment to celebrate :

https://t.co/DrBnQUVTIs

📸 Florian Schulz

#StandWithTheGwichin

[Northern Center (NAEC) @NorthernCenter]

President Biden is expected to issue an executive order calling for a temporary moratorium on all leasing-related activities in the Arctic Refuge. We're so grateful to the protectors who have worked tirelessly to make sure the president understands the need to #ProtectTheArctic

[Trustees for Alaska @TrusteesForAK]

“This administration’s decision to hand sacred lands to exploiters shows its commitment to continuing its cowardly assault on the Gwich’in Nation, even in its last days...” -- Bernadette Demientieff, ED, Gwich’in Steering Committee. #ProtectTheArctic
https://t.co/Kd5a2AoV6Q

[Trustees for Alaska @TrusteesForAK]

“But it changes nothing. Our ancestors protected these lands long before colonial exploitation. Our resolve is absolute. Our way of life is not for sale or up for negotiation. This is about our survival. It’s about future generations...

[Trustees for Alaska @TrusteesForAK]

"It’s about the climate crisis and the health of the planet. Our strength comes to us through the courage and wisdom of our ancestors and elders, the promise and commitment of our youth, and the millions of allies around the world who stand with us to protect the Arctic Refuge.”

[Alaska Public Media @alaskapublic]

The first-ever lease sale was held in the Artic refuge this month. What does it mean for oil development in Alaska? https://t.co/SOP3eOMoNS

[Defend AK @DefendAK]

“No major producers bought [Arctic Refuge] leases, but the state of AK did [via AIDEA]...What does...[this] mean?” Call in 10am today/email before, during, or after Talk of Alaska to comment or ask a question. 1-800-478-8255; [email protected] info: https://t.co/bksFAPDf9H

[Native Movement @Native_Mvmt]

Today is the fourth day of our AIDEA calendar jam: if you feel that AIDEA’s purchase of $12 million in Arctic Refuge oil leases violates climate science and Indigenous rights, join us in jamming up their calendars this week

Here’s how to do it:

[Vuntut Gwitchin Government Caribou Coordination @ACaribouPeople]

.@AXIS_Capital @SwissRe & @AXA have all announced that they will not insure drilling in the Arctic Refuge

https://t.co/pIp49nipDN

“We need more companies to stand with us, respect our human rights and our way of life.” @OurArcticRefuge

#StandWithTheGwichin #ProtectTheArctic

[Adam Federman @adamfederman]

BLM AK says that the DOJ antitrust review of the refuge leases has been completed, a process that normally takes weeks or months. But questions have been raised about the non-competitive nature of a state-owned corp participating in the sale since Alaska receives 1/2 of revenue.

[silainuat @silainuat]

We just learned about this meeting at 10 am tomorrow morning by NSB. This meeting is another attempt rezone subsistence zoning areas to industrial zoning areas. There has been opposition from local tribal entities, communities, and individuals directly affected by this change.