OPINION: Federal lawmakers must engage with North Slope communities

The federal government’s most recent actions indicate a stark reversal of its initial pro-development actions.

The North Slope Iñupiat have sustained ourselves for over 10,000 years in America’s harshest, most unforgiving climate thanks to our strong sense of unity. Our commitment to this value — atauchimuŋniq, in our Iñupiaq language — is evident in the widespread support for responsible development projects in our region that have delivered lasting positive outcomes for our communities, all while being designed and approved with community checks and balances.

Had the administration adequately engaged with us during this process, they would have understood that North Slope communities overwhelmingly support resource development projects in our homelands. These projects support valuable community infrastructure projects like schools, water and sanitation, police and fire departments, and community centers.

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