The Alaska Federation of Natives is sharing this important information from the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities.
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Dear Tribal and ANCSA Corporation Leaders,
Strong, respectful relationships with communities are essential to successful transportation investments across Alaska. We are rebuilding how we work with Tribes because we believe strong partnerships lead to better outcomes, for infrastructure and for the people we serve. To support that, we’re creating systems that help our employees go beyond regulatory requirements to build long-term relationships with communities.
The strongest projects are guided by the people who live alongside them. Whether it’s a road, ferry terminal, airport, port, or trail, working directly with communities delivers projects faster, with fewer impacts, and in ways that serve a meaningful purpose for generations because they reflect local priorities from the very beginning.
The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities is working with the Alaska Native Chamber to strengthen our consultation practices. This effort will help create a framework that centers Alaska Native voices in decisions about planning, construction, and maintenance of transportation infrastructure.
Shape the Process
Your input will shape staff training materials, consultation guidelines, and partnership protocols for future transportation projects. We would like your guidance to inform Alaska’s transportation planning, development, and construction processes by sharing what consultation approaches have worked well, whether from our department or other organizations.
We invite you to share your insights of what effective consultation looks like. Thank you for your time, leadership, and continued partnership.
Tribal Relations Survey Letter: Tribal Relations Survey Letter July 2025
Survey Link: https://form.jotform.com/251985525671063
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