Exploring Native American Subsistence Rights and International Treaties
October 31, 2017
U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), chairman of the Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard, will convene a hearing titled “Exploring Native American Subsistence Rights and International Treaties,” at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 31, 2017. The hearing will examine the cultural, economic and noncommercial use of fish and marine mammals for subsistence hunting.
Witnesses:
- The Honorable Harry Brower, Mayor, North Slope Borough
- Mr. John Hopson, Jr., Chairman, Alaska Eskimo Whaling Commission
- Dr. Robert Suydam, Senior Wildlife Biologist, North Slope Borough
- Mr. Chris Swartz, President of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community
Hearing Details:
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
2:30 p.m.
Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries and Coast Guard
This hearing will take place in Russell Senate Office Building, Room 253. Witness testimony, opening statements, and a live video of the hearing will be available on www.commerce.senate.gov.
Webcast
Witness Panel 1
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Mr. Chris, Swartz
PresidentThe Keweenaw Bay Indian Community10.31.17 Swartz Testimony.pdf (639.16 KB) -
Dr. Robert Suydam
Senior Wildlife BiologistNorth Slope Borough10.31.17 Suydam Testimony.pdf (337.89 KB) -
Mr. John Hopson Jr
ChairmanAlaska Eskimo Whaling Commission10.31.17 Hopson Testimony.pdf (96.28 KB) -
The Honorable Harry Brower
MayorNorth Slope Borough10.31.17 Brower Testimony.pdf (77.28 KB)
