The Natives of Bristol Bay area once had 19% ownership, which could have given them a huge say in how Pebble will be developed, or not. They sold that interest, 95 (b)illion worth, for pocket change.
If they had only understood what power they had in their hands. Apparently they decided to do the politically correct thing and divest themselves of those "evil" shares.
Northern Dynasty Minerals bought all of those shares back, to once again own all of Pebble. There may be Alaska Natives on some advisory board, but no Alaska Native on NDMs board of directors, where it would really count. That chance is gone forever.