Begich Endorsed By Alaska Native Tribes & Communities

Begich Humbled By Reelection Endorsements From Alaska Native Leaders

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 10/24/2014

ANCHORAGE — Over 30 Alaska Native tribes and communities have recognized Mark Begich’s strong record of fighting for Alaska Natives and rural Alaska by endorsing him for reelection to the U.S. Senate. Begich has used his clout to deliver hundreds of millions in federal funds to rural Alaska, to stand up for Alaska Native subsistence rights and to advance legislation to build stronger and safer communities.

“I am honored and humbled by the endorsements I have received from so many respected Alaska Native leaders, tribes, communities and organizations. I take their trust in me seriously and I will continue to fight for the rights of Alaska Natives and rural Alaska. I promise that I will continue to go anywhere, work with anyone and fight everyday to deliver for Alaskans,” said U.S. Senator Mark Begich.

Tribal Endorsements:

Central Council Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska
Beaver Village Council
Anvik Tribal Council
Allakaket Tribal Council
Kasigluk Traditional Council
Ohogamiut Traditional Council
Tuntutuliak Traditional Council
Newtok Traditional Council
Native Village of Upper Kalskag
Scammon Bay Traditional Council
Chevak Traditional Council
Yupiit of Andreafski
Native Village of Bill Moore’s Slough
Akiachak Native Community
Crooked Creek Traditional Council
Akiak Native Community
Elim Village
Organized Village of Kasaan
Aleut Community of St. Paul Island

United Tribes of Bristol Bay which includes:

Togiak Traditional Council
Aleknagik Village
Curyung Tribal Council
Ekuk Village Council
Levelock Village Council
Nondalton Tribal Council
Portage Creek Village Council
Twin Hills Village Council
Manokotak Village Council
New Stuyahok Traditional Council
Koliganek Village
Clark Point Village Council
Chignik Lake Council

Alaska Native Corporation Endorsements

Alaska Native Advocacy Group

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