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Public testimony starting NOW - call information below.
If you're not able to call/already commented in writing, watch/listen here: w3.akleg.gov/index.php#tab4
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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
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Alaskans, your voice is needed.
Call in tomorrow at 1pm, or email committee members + your representative. Learn more 👇
Information on how to call in to submit public testimony on Wednesday at 1pm. The legislature needs to hear from Alaskans: conta.cc/3v9JJfw
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The public can testify on Wednesday at 1pm; stay tuned for more info on how to call in then!
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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 silainuat.org or on our Facebook page for the event and RSVP!
#SILAinuat #IndigenousLed
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“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.” indiancountrytoday.com/news/…
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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
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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.
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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: zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_…
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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 :
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📸 Florian Schulz
#StandWithTheGwichin
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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
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“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
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“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...
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"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.”
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The first-ever lease sale was held in the Artic refuge this month. What does it mean for oil development in Alaska? pscp.tv/w/ctXRDTFvTlFsT3dMVn…
“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: feeds.aprn.org/aprn-toa
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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:
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.@AXIS_Capital @SwissRe & @AXA have all announced that they will not insure drilling in the Arctic Refuge
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“We need more companies to stand with us, respect our human rights and our way of life.” @OurArcticRefuge
#StandWithTheGwichin #ProtectTheArctic
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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.
