Native Rights

I believe I am the only candidate of any party qualified to tackle the unique challenges inherent in representing a state as large and as diverse as the great state of Alaska. As the only Alaskan Native candidate for Congress, I understand the issues important to Alaskans and I am prepared to fight for our country and our Alaska. As Alaska’s representative, I pledge to:

• Work to ensure that Alaska Native communities continue to benefit from bulk fuel sales, and emergency fuel needs, and energy development.
• Work with all constituents to resolve any issues which may arise with federal regulatory bodies, such as the Bureau of Indian Affairs or the Department of the Interior.
• Ensure health care for all Americans while continuing the federal obligation to Native American health care.
• Improve Veteran rural VA outreach.
• Protect Native sovereignty and 8-A contracts.
• Work with Alaskan Native corporations and the broader Alaskan construction industry to create jobs in renewable energy development.
• Advocate for increased federal funding for education for all Americans, and especially for poorly served rural communities.
• Protect the significant sources of income and independence for America’s Native communities.

As Native Americans and Alaskan Natives enlist in disproportionate numbers to serve their country, I too am fighting to serve the people of Alaska and my country. If elected, I will become the first Alaskan Native and the first Native American woman to serve in Congress. I will ensure that I will carry this honor with pride and great responsibility on behalf of America’s Native people and all of Americans.