Talk Of Alaska

Fifty years ago, the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act established regional and village corporations throughout the state. In the second of our three-part discussion of ANCSA, we’ll speak with corporate executives about the economic and cultural impact the corporations have on not just Alaska Native lives, but on all Alaskans. Listen here: HOST: Lori Townsend GUESTS: Kim Reitmeier, Executive Director, ANCSA Regional Association Hallie Bissett, Executive Director, Alaska Native Village Corporation Association Aaron Schutt, ARA Chair and President & CEO, Doyon Limited LINKS & RESOURCES: Part 1 — ANCSA at 50: Behind the history of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act Special Alaska Insight: Celebrating ANCSA at 50 – Nov 17 PARTICIPATE: Call 907-550-8422 (Anchorage) or 1-800-478-8255 (statewide) during the live broadcast. Send an email to talk@alaskapublic.org (Comments may be read on air). Post your comment during or after the live broadcast on