Resolution would urge relocation planning and aid for two Alaska Native villages

The proposed resolution would recognize the communities’ decisions to relocate and urge the state to support, not direct, those choices. These statements concern the Alaska Native communities of Kipnuk and Kwigillingok. The resolution also affirms Alaska Native communities’ right to decide where to live and when to move.

The proposed resolution would urge the Governor to develop a community-centered relocation plan. The request concerns relocation of the affected Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta communities. The plan would include a reliable timeline, dedicated state funding, and coordination among state agencies.

The proposed resolution would urge more federal relocation funding and call on state and federal agencies to help establish an interim village. These requests concern evacuated residents of Kipnuk and Kwigillingok and relocation support for affected communities. The interim village would be in a location chosen by the communities. The resolution urges officials to oppose federal actions that cancel, redirect, or delay disaster relief.