The Native Village of Eek is a federally recognized Yup'ik Alaska Native tribal entity.[1]

History

In 2023, the Native Village of Eek and several other Alaska Native tribes filed a lawsuit in an attempt to block the creation of a gold mine in Southwest Alaska.[2]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Native Village of Eek". Bureau of Indian Affairs. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
  2. ↑ "In growing Southwest Alaska conflict, state sides with mine developers". Alaska Beacon. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
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