Bill 117 S.Res. 482 is a resolution that acknowledges and commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) and recognizes the significant and lasting impact that this Act has had on the State of Alaska and its Native people.
The ANCSA was signed into law by President Richard Nixon on December 18, 1971, and it was a landmark piece of legislation that aimed to resolve long-standing land disputes between the federal government and Alaska Native tribes. The Act established a framework for the settlement of aboriginal land claims in Alaska, and it provided for the establishment of regional and village corporations to manage the land and resources that were transferred to them under the Act.
The resolution highlights the importance of the ANCSA in promoting economic development and self-determination among Alaska Native people. It recognizes the contributions that Alaska Native corporations have made to the state's economy and the preservation of Native culture and traditions. The resolution also acknowledges the challenges and obstacles that Alaska Native people have faced in the years since the passage of the ANCSA, including issues related to land management, resource development, and cultural preservation.
Overall, Bill 117 S.Res. 482 serves as a tribute to the legacy of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act and the resilience and strength of Alaska Native people in the face of adversity. It underscores the importance of recognizing and honoring the history and contributions of Alaska Native people to the state of Alaska and the United States as a whole.