HJR 3 Alaska House · 34th Legislature (2025-2026)

Opposing efforts to change the name of the tallest mountain in North America from Denali to Mt. McKinley, and supporting efforts to recognize the heritage and continuing importance of the mountain and of Alaska Native peoples.

HJR 3 is a symbolic resolution passed by the Alaska State Legislature opposing efforts to rename Denali (the tallest mountain in North America) back to "Mt. McKinley." It supports retaining the Koyukon Athabaskan name Denali, which has been used for thousands of years by Alaska Native peoples, and recognizes the cultural heritage of Alaska Native communities. The resolution was sent to federal officials, including the President and U.S. Senators from Alaska, to advocate for the name Denali. It does not change any legal naming but expresses Alaska's stance on honoring Indigenous heritage. This follows the 2015 federal decision to rename the mountain from "Mt. McKinley" to "Denali."
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 22, 2025 Last action Jan 27, 2025
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Ashley Carrick
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