Pebble Mine Controversy Hits First Alaskans Institute

The First Alaskans Institutes annual awards announcement sparked controversy when they planned to honor John Shively, a long-time figure in Alaskas government and the CEO of the Pebble Mine project. The institute, an Indigenous organization, faced pushback from opponents who believed the award was inappropriate due to Shivelys role in a project threatening Native lands and resources. After receiving more opposition than anticipated, Shively declined the award, highlighting the difficult balance the organization often tries to strike between differing interests within the Native community. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.