
Marina Anderson
Values
• Discipline and Obedience to the Traditions of our Ancestors
• Respect for Self, Elders, and Others
• Respect for Nature and Property
• Patience
• Pride in Family, Clan and Traditions is found in Love, Loyalty, and Generosity
• Be Strong in Mind, Body and Spirit
• Humor
• Hold Each Other Up
• Listen Well and with Respect; Speak with Care
• We are Stewards of the Air, Land, and Sea
• Reverence for Our Creator
• Live in Peace and Harmony
• Be Strong and Have Courage
About Me
Understanding community needs and addressing them with sustainable solutions that are based on traditional ecological & social knowledge. Networking and creating avenues of success that is supported by local partners and resources are utilized to ensure the longevity of the success.
Harvesting & food preservation, carving, weaving, beading, fur & skin sewing and storytelling are traditional Haida and Tlingít skills utilized to strengthen the health of the current and next generations.
Leadership and Public Service
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University of Alaska Fairbanks Rural Student Services Advisory Board, 2021-Present
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Shaan Seet Incorporated Board of Director, 2021-Present
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Alaska Conservation Foundation Board Trustee, 2021-Present
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Southeast Alaska Tribal Youth Commission co-founder and Advisory Board Member, 2019-Present
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Sustainable Southeast Partnership Steering Committee Member, 2017-Present
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Prince of Wales Southeast Sea Otter Commission, 2017-2021
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Organized Village of Kasaan Tribal Council Vice-President, 2018-2020
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Organized Village of Kasaan Tribal Council Member at Large, 2017-2018
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South East Indigenous Transboundary Commission Board Member, 2017-2021
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Prince of Wales Island Community Advisory Council Member, 2017-2019
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Central Council Tlingít & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska Emerging Leader Advisory Member, 2015.
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Alaska Native Sisterhood Executive Council Sargent at Arms, 2014.
Articles and Featured Publications
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Alaska Business: The Subsistence Economy is More Than Cash and Calories
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Washington Post: This tree has stood here for 500 years. Will it be sold for $17,500?
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Juneau Empire: Federal officials meet with Southeast tribal governments
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HuffPost: The Last-Ditch Attempt to Save America's Largest National Forest
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Inside Climate News: Alaska Tribes Petition to Preserve Tongass National Forest Roadless Protections
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Anchorage Daily News: Alaska tribes say agency ignored Tongass exemption
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High Country News: Alaska Native tribes offer a new way forward
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Vox: Biden plans to reverse Trump's Alaska policy. Here's why it matters.
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Alaska Public Media: Indigenous leaders are reimagining Vogue covers to get the word out on Tongass
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KTOO: With a Roadless Rule decision pending, tribal governments petition for new process
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KTOO: Invited to 'virtual consultations' to talk Roadless Rule, tribal governments feel distanced
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The Seattle Times: Save the rare and wild beauty of the Tongass National Forest from renewed logging