The bill, unsigned by Gov. Mike Dunleavy, adds Cup’ig, Middle Tanana, Lower Tanana and Wetał to the list.
A bill adding more Indigenous languages to Alaska’s official list became law on Friday without the governor’s signature.
Juneau Rep. Andi Story sponsored the bill. She’s a Democrat running uncontested for reelection this year.“I just think it enriches all of us, Native and non-native, to know about our language and culture and embrace it,” she said.
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