Tell The Truth, Alaskan Natives have made remarkable inroads in becoming a major political force in Alaska as well as a major economic force.

 Emil Notti was one of the pioneers, although the Alaska Native Brotherhood and the Alaska Native Sisterhood were the true early pioneers. Natives weren't allowed to vote in Alaska until 1924 and couldn't file claims for land, even the land they lived on.  Miners and outside homesteaders were allowed to file claims and obtain deeds to property.  Churches received property.

The Native struggle to address these issues has taken the majority of an entire century and continues today. It will continue to do so tomorrow.