Alaska Native Corporation and the Northern Rangelands Trust in Kenya, a Parallel Connection | Ep. 65

Overview:

In this thought-provoking episode of The Sustainable Voice®, hosts Ashish Sanghrajka and Leigh Strinsky welcome storyteller and Alaska expert Sue Rooney for a deep dive into the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act and its unexpected parallels with indigenous communities worldwide. Through Sue’s extensive knowledge and personal connections to Alaska’s tribal communities, this conversation reveals the complex realities behind one of the most unique pieces of legislation in American history.

About Our Guest: Sue Rooney is an Alaska storyteller, product developer for Alaska tour companies, and nonprofit director with over 30 years in the small ship expedition industry. Adopted into the Tlingit tribe as a member of the Eagle clan, Sue brings deep respect for indigenous cultures and extensive knowledge of Alaska Native governmental affairs to her work in responsible travel. IG: @mtn_pacific_adventures

Topics:

  • The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act: How 300+ tribes became corporate shareholders
  • Historical Context: From potlatch traditions to modern corporate structures
  • Global Parallels: Comparing Alaska's approach with Kenya's Northern Rangelands Trust
  • Unintended Consequences: When good intentions meet complex realities
  • Critical Thinking: The importance of questioning our version of history

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