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Iñupiat Leaders Reject Huffman's Arctic Bill, Demand Consultation

5/1/2025

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The Voice of the Arctic Iñupiat, advocating for North Slope communities, fiercely opposes Rep. Jared Huffman's bill that limits activities in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Local leaders decry the absence of consultation and argue it threatens Indigenous rights. Sen. Dan Sullivan has also condemned the legislation, revealing deepening rifts between Democrats and Indigenous groups.

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The Voice of the Arctic Iñupiat, advocating for North Slope communities, fiercely opposes Rep. Jared Huffman's bill that limits activities in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Local leaders decry the absence of consultation and argue it threatens Indigenous rights. Sen. Dan Sullivan has also condemned the legislation, revealing deepening rifts between Democrats and Indigenous groups.