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Gwich’in Nation Responds to Trump Administration Announcing First Step in Oil and Gas Lease Sale of Coastal Plain of the Arctic Refuge …

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   January 23, 2026   Fairbanks, AK – The Gwich’in Steering Committee is extremely concerned that the Kaktovik Iñupiat …

For Immediate Release – December 3, 2025 Fairbanks, AK – Today, the U.S. Senate voted to utilize the Congressional Review Act to …

For Immediate Release – November 18, 2025 Fairbanks, AK – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to utilize the Congressional Review Act …

For Immediate Release – October 23, 2025 Fairbanks, AK – Today, Secretary Doug Burgum announced the repeal of a Record of Decision …

For Immediate Release – October 14, 2025 Fairbanks, AK – Today, the US House of Representatives introduced an effort to leverage the …

Stand with the Gwich’in Protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Gwich’in elders of Vashrąįį K’ǫǫ (Arctic Village) and Vįįhtąįį (Venetie) called for …

Gwich’in Steering Committee Condemns Senate Passing of Budget Bill that Includes Drilling in Sacred Arctic Refuge For Immediate Release – July 1, …

Gwich’in Steering Committee Condemns Budget Bill that Includes Drilling in Sacred Arctic Refuge For Immediate Release – May 22, 2025 Fairbanks, AK …

Gwich’in Steering Committee For Immediate Release – March 21, 2025 Fairbanks, AK – Yesterday, Secretary Burgum announced the Department of the Interior’s …

For Immediate Release – January 20, 2025   Fairbanks, AK – Today, President Trump signed an executive order that will once again …

The Gwich’in Steering Committee CelebratesArctic Refuge Lease Sale Receiving Zero Bids and No New Threats to Sacred Lands For Immediate Release – …

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:30 October 2024 Dr. Peter Winsor, Interim Executive Director, Gwich’in Steering Committee, (907) 987-0280,p.winsor@gwichinsteering.org Gwich’in Steering Committee Condemns AIDEA’s Failure …

Gwich’in Steering Committee“ALASKA & CANADAPROTECTING THE COASTAL PLAIN” 3401 Airport Way, Suite 201Fairbanks, Alaska USA 99709907-458-8264Fax: 907-457-8255 Gwich’in Steering Committee Recommits to …