Native Issues
Future Protectors
Apr 2, 2025

Alaska Native youth fight for their land and future


April 2, 2025

Faced with climate change threats, young Alaska Native women are leading efforts to protect their homelands. From opposing the Ambler Road project to fighting for sustainable fisheries, their work honors their ancestors and safeguards future generations. Their activism blends Indigenous knowledge with modern science and policy, ensuring that the land, water, and traditions remain intact.

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