VAN NESS FELDMAN, LLP
Lobbying for SEALASKA HERITAGE INSTITUTE · Nonprofit group promoting Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian cultures in Southeast Alaska.
- Legislation to clarify that certain federal laws and regulations are inclusive of Alaska Native corporations and/or Alaska Native nonprofit organizations for purposes of certain Federal programs and services that serve Native Americans. - Amendments to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, regulations implementing U.S. migratory bird treaties, and potential clarifying amendments to the underlying treaties, including S. 255. - Amendments to the American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Culture and Art Development Act to support Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian arts and culture programs. - Federal grants and appropriations for infrastructure projects and education programs in Southeast Alaska.
- Pursue federal grants and appropriations for Alaska Native culture and arts development, including funding under the provisions of the American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Art Development Act. - Pursue federal grants and appropriations for infrastructure projects and education programs in Southeast Alaska.
- Pursue federal grants and appropriations for Alaska Native education programming.