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PRESS RELEASES


Alaska Tribes Facing BC Mining Threat Ask for International Hearing
SEITC briefs the Inter-American Commission for Human Rights on Canada’s violations
Feb 19, 2024


Alaska Native Tribes Press BC for Rights Amid Reckless Gold Rush
An Alaska-based consortium of Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian Tribal governments today submitted evidence to Canadian environmental regulators
Jan 30, 2024


SEITC Appoints Lee Wagner as Assistant Executive Director
Southeast Alaska Indigenous Transboundary Commission (SEITC) is proud to announce Lee Wagner as its new Assistant Executive Director.
Oct 17, 2023


Inter-American Commission Rules in Favor of SEITC — Transboundary Mining May Violate Human Rights
Credit: Michael Penn. Several large-scale mining projects are proposed in the headwaters of the transboundary Taku, Stikine and Unuk...
Sep 21, 2023


First Nations and Tribes Declare Salmon Emergency and Begin Talks of International Organization
Leaders from Alaska Tribes and B.C First Nations came together at SEITC's annual summit, joining forces to defend salmon and ways of life
Jun 9, 2023


As Pressure Builds on Canada, State Legislators and Representatives Join in Support of SEITC
SEITC challenges Canada’s failure to prevent human rights violations arising from mining development in the headwaters of the culturally...
Mar 20, 2023


Proposed Canadian Open-pit Gold Mine in the Unuk River Watershed a Threat to Southeast Alaska
Southeast Alaska Indigenous Transboundary Commission JUNEAU, AK, Feb 10, 2023 Upstream from Southeast Alaska, in the British Columbia...
Feb 10, 2023


SEITC Announces New Communications Director
JUNEAU, AK, Jan 5, 2023 Southeast Alaska Indigenous Transboundary Commission (SEITC) is excited to announce Sonia Luokkala as their new...
Jan 5, 2023


Chilkat Indian Village appeals state of Alaska decision to permit a mine project in pristine salmon
Tribe raises concerns of food sovereignty and safety to require proper agency review An Indian Reorganization Act Village Under Act of...
Nov 7, 2022
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