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Dear Shareholders,
In the January Sealaska newsletter you will find an article
about ANWR revenue sharing. Development
in this region could produce billions
of dollars in oil and gas profits that
would potentially benefit all Alaska Native
Corporation shareholders. The Sealaska
Board of Directors approves any proposed
legislation that ensures the sharing of
ANWR revenues among all regional and village
corporation shareholders.
Congress will be deciding in the next two weeks whether
all Alaska Native people will benefit
financially from ANWR. We must act now!
Whatever your position
on ANWR, we hope you will show your support
for all Alaska Natives by asking for revenue
sharing.
How You Can Help
Contact Senator
Ted Stevens, Senator Lisa Murkowski and
Representative Don Young to require that
any legislation authorizing oil and gas
development include an amendment requiring
revenue sharing.
How You Can Reach Them
Sealaska recommends
contacting members of the Alaska delegation
by phone and email. |
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To ensure your
elected officials get the most
important messages, we recommend
the following format:
Introduce yourself
as a concerned Sealaska shareholder.
Be respectful but firm and mention
the following points:
1) ANCSA was created
with the intent to support all
Alaska Natives. Revenue sharing
is a key part of ANCSA.
2) Over the years,
revenue sharing has led Sealaska
alone to contribute over $300
million, benefiting 80,000 Native
shareholders of all regional corporations.
3) Please ensure
any legislation authorizing oil
and gas development in ANWR includes
an amendment requiring revenue
sharing. |
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