Alaska HJR46 recognizes the sovereign decisions of Kipnuk and Kwigillingok to relocate due to Typhoon Halong.

The Alaska State Legislature recognizes the sovereign decisions of the Alaska Native communities of Kipnuk and Kwigillingok to relocate due to the devastation caused by Typhoon Halong. It affirms the federal government's trust obligation to respect the rights of these communities to determine their own future, including where to live and when to move. The resolution urges the Governor to develop a clear, community-centered relocation framework with a reliable timeline, dedicated state appropriations, and interagency coordination.

Alaska HJR46 recognizes the sovereign decisions of Kipnuk and Kwigillingok to relocate due to Typhoon Halong.

The Alaska State Legislature recognizes the sovereign decisions of the Alaska Native communities of Kipnuk and Kwigillingok to relocate due to the devastation caused by Typhoon Halong. It affirms the federal government's trust obligation to respect the rights of these communities to determine their own future, including where to live and when to move. The resolution urges the Governor to develop a clear, community-centered relocation framework with a reliable timeline, dedicated state appropriations, and interagency coordination.