from the January 28, 2008 edition - http://www.csmonitor.com/2008/0128/p20s01-ussc.html

A tiny native village in Alaska copes with urban encroachment.

Eklutna, Alaska

   Members of the Dena'ina Athabascan tribe, completely surrounded by metropolitan Anchorage, struggle to preserve their language and culture. ( Read Article )

 

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Saturday, Sept 29, 2007

Native leader Alex of Eklutna dies

Published: September 15, 2007 at ADN.com
Last Modified: September 15, 2007 at 01:41 AM

Lifelong Alaskan Daniel Alex, 66, died Sept. 12, 2007, at Alaska Regional Hospital after suffering a massive heart attack.

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Saturday, Aug 25, 2007

GOV. PALIN SIGNS BILL RETURNING EAGLE RIVER LAND TO EKLUTNA

Railroad transfers culturally significant land to village corporation

The Alaska Railroad transferred a long-disputed 48-acre parcel of land near Eagle River, Alaska, commonly known as the Eklutna Quarry, to Eklutna Inc. The hills that comprise the quarry have historic and cultural significance to the area's Dena'ina Athabascan people. (more)

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Monday, July 16, 2007

Gravel for growth

Gravel mining used to be a sore subject in Eklutna.

( Anchorage daily News )

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Saturday, July 07, 2007

Native tribal status is left intact

GAMING: State Republican lawmakers sought delay on application until a review.

( Anchorage daily News )

The U.S. secretary of the interior has rebuffed state Republican legislative leaders who wanted the federal government to overturn recognition of Native tribal governments in Alaska.

Read Article : article20070707-1.htm

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Saturday, May 19, 2007

Monastery opens at St. Nicholas

 ( Anchorage daily News )

The Rev. Nikolai will formally establish a monastery, The Skete of St. Nicholas at St. Nicholas Church, Mile 26.5 Glenn Highway, Eklutna, at 9 a.m. Tuesday. The event is sponsored by the Russian Orthodox Diocese of Alaska. For more information, call 276-7257.