Native Alaskan rights

Native Alaskan rights include protections for their cultural heritage, land claims, and self-governance. Key legal frameworks such as the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (1971) transferred land title from the federal government to Native Alaska corporations, allowing economic development while recognizing their rights to traditional practices. They also maintain the right to preserve languages, customs, and spiritual sites. Native organizations work to ensure their voices are represented in decisions affecting their communities, lands, and resources, balancing federal and state laws with their cultural and economic interests.