Recognizing the sovereign decisions of the communities of Kipnuk and Kwigillingok to relocate in the wake of the devastation caused by Typhoon Halong; affirming the right of Alaska Native communities to self-determination; and urging full state and federal support for relocation of those communities.
This Senate Joint Resolution recognizes the decision of the Kipnuk and Kwigillingok communities to relocate following severe damage from Typhoon Halong. The bill affirms the right of Alaska Native groups to make their own choices about moving and urges the state and federal governments to provide full support for these efforts. It calls for the creation of a clear relocation plan with dedicated funding, the establishment of a temporary village for displaced residents, and the preservation of disaster relief resources.
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Introduced May 15, 2026
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