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Native Village of GakonaP. O. Box 102

Gakona, AK 99586907,822-5777 fax 822-5997

C.LIMATE CHANGE RESOLUTION No. 06-07

WBEREAS, The Native Village of Gakona, is a federally recognized Tribe with all powers andresponsibilities inherent in a sovereign government; and

WHEREAS, scientific consensus has developed that carbon. dioxide (C02) and othergreenhouse gases released into the atmosphere have a profound effect on the earth's climate; and

WHEREAS, in 2001, at the request of the Administration, the National Academy of Sciences(NAS) reviewed and declared global warming a real problem caused in part by human activities;and

WHEREAS, the 2001 Third Assessment Report from the International Panel on Climate Change(IPCe) and the 2000 U.S, Global Change Research Program's (USGCRP) First NationalAssessment indicate that global warming has begun; and

WHEREAS, 162 countries, including the U.S., have pledged under the United NationsFramework Convention on Climate Change to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions; and

WHEREAS, Alaska natives have developed unique cultures based on the prevailing regionalclimate and change is likely to have significant impacts on the availability of subsistence foodsources such as salmon, herring, whales, caribou, moose, seabirds and waterfowl, and wi IIpresent serious challenges to subsistence ways of life in Alaska and other regions; and

WHEREAS, climate-related changes to the weather, food sources, and local landscapesundermine the social identity and cultural survival of Alaska Natives; and

WHEREAS, changes in climate will create new challenges for community health systems, ruralinfrastructure and economies; and

WHEREAS, unpredictable weather, snow, and ice conditions make travel and traditionalhunting and fishing practices more hazardous and endangers lives; and .

WHEREAS, actions taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase energy efficiencyprovide multiple local benefits by decreasing air pollution, creating jobs, reducing energy use, ansaving money; and

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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Native Village of Gakona urges the unitedStates Congress and the President of the United States to move forward on a national, mandatoryprogram to reduce climate change pollution and promote the development and adoption ofrenewable energy within a tirneframe that prevents irreversible harm to public health, theco my and the environment.

Darin Gene, President

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CLIMATE CHANGE RESOLUTION 06-l)q

WHEREAS, the NATIVE "ILU(;E OF GAMBEr [, is a federally recognized Tribe with allpowers and responsibilities inherent in a sovereign government; and

WHEREAS, scientific consensus has developed that carbon dioxide (C02) and other greenhousegases released into the atmosphere have a profound effect on the Earth's climate; and

WHEREAS, in 2001, at the request of the Administration, the National Academy of Sciences(NAS) reviewed and declared global warming a real problem caused in part by human activities;and

WHEREAS, the 2001 Third Assessment Report from the International Panel on Climate Change(IPCe) and the 2000 U. S. Global Change Research Program's (USGCRP) FirstNational Assessmentindicate that global warming has begun; and

WHEREAS, 162 countries including the U.S. pledged under the United Nations FrameworkConvention on Climate Change to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions; and

WHEREAS, Alaska Natives have developed unique cultures based on the prevailing regionalclimate and climate change is likely to have significant impacts on the availability of subsistencefood sources such as salmon, herring, whales, caribou, moose, seabirds and waterfowl, and willpresent serious challenges to subsistence ways of life in Alaska and other regions; and

WHEREAS, climate-related changes to the weather, food sources, and local landscapes underminethe social identity and cultural survival of Alaska Natives; and

WHEREAS, changes in climate will create new challenges for community health systems, ruralinfrastructure and economies; and

WHEREAS, unpredictable weather, snow, and ice conditions make travel and traditional huntingand fishing practices more hazardous and endangers lives; and

WHEREAS, actions taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase energy efficiencyprovide multiple local benefits by decreasing air pollution, creating jobs, reducing energy use, andsaving money; and

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the NATIVE VILLAGE OF GAMBELL

urges the United States Congress and President of the United States to move forward on anational, mandatory program to reduce climate change pollution and promote the developmentand adoption ofrenewable energy within a timeframe that prevents irreversible harm to publichealth, the economy and the environment.

DATED: JUNE 26,2006

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Resolution 06-11

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A resolution to influence positive changes in national programs that wmreduce climate change pollution and promote use of renewable energy.

WHEREAS, the Georgetown Tribal council is a federally recognized Tribalgoverning body for the Native Village of Georgetown; and

WHEREAS, the Council represents the interests of the tribal members ofGeorgetown; and

WHEREAS, scientific consensus has developed that carbon dioxide (C02) andother greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere have a profound effec~ onthe Earth's climate; and

WHEREAS, in 2001, at the request of the Administration, the National Academyof Sciences (NAS) reviewed arid declared global warming a real problem causedin part by human activities; and

WHEREAS, the 2001 Third Assessment Report from the International Panel onClimate Change (IPCC) and the 2000 U. S. Global Change Research Program's(USGCRP) First National Assessment indicate that global warming has begun;and

WHEREAS, 162 countries including the U. S. pledged under the United NationsFramework Convention on Climate Change to reduce its greenhouse gasemissions; and

WHEREAS, Alaska Natives have developed unique cultures based on theprevailing regional climate and climate change is likely to have significantimpacts on the availability of subsistence food sources such as salmon, herring,Whales, caribou, moose, seabirds and waterfowl, and will present seriouschallenges to subsistence ways of life in Alaska and other regions; and

WHEREAS, climate-related changes to the weather, food sources, and locallandscapes undermine the social identity and cultural survival of Alaska Natives;and

WHEREAS, changes in climate will create new challenges for community healthsystems. rural infrastructure and economies; and

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WHEREAS, unpredictable weather, snow, and ice conditions make travel andtraditional hunting and fishing practices more hazardous and endangers lives;and

WHEREAS, actions taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increaseenergy efficiency provide multiple local benefits by decreasing air pollution,creating jobs, reducing energy use, and saving money; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOVED THAT, the Georgetown Tribal Councilurges the United States Congress and President of the United States to moveforward on a national, mandatory program to reduce climate change pollutionand promote the development and adoption of renewable energy within atimeframe that prevents irreversible harm to public health, the economy, and theenvironment.

CERTIFICATION

Passed and approved by constituted quorum of the council via email andverbal telephone votes on this 13 day of July, 2006 by the vote of 4 in favor,o opposed, and 1 abstaining. //

Signed: ALS~ Witnessed:~Jl2ztM{~President, Glenn Fredericks Dated: .--J1L-_1t-:-4:I--"'O-'-iRe-- _

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GUU<ANA VILLAGE COUNCILP.O. Box 254

GAKONA, AK 99586

Resolution: 07·02

Resolution Requesting the U.S. Government to Address Climate Change

WHEREAS; the Gulkana Village Council is the governing body of the Gulkana Village, afederally recognized Tribe with all powers and responsibilities inherent in a sovereigngovernment; and

WHEREAS; scientific consensus has developed that carbon dioxide (C02) and othergreenhouse gases released into the atmosphere have a profound effect on the Earth's climate;and

WHEREAS; in 2001, at the request of the Administration, the National Academy of Sciences(NAS) reviewed and declared glObal warming a real problem caused in part by human activities;and

WHEREAS; the 2001 Third Assessment Report from the International Panel on ClimateChange (IPCC) and the 2000 U.S. Global Change Research Program's (USGCRP) FirstNational Assessment indicate that global warming has begun; and

WHEREAS; 162 countries including the U.S. pledged under the United Nations FrameworkConvention on Climate Change to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions; and

WHEREAS; Alaska Natives have developed unique cultures based on the prevailing regionalclimate and climate change is likely to have significant impacts on the availability of subsistencefood sources such as salmon, herring, whales, caribou, moose, seabirds and waterfowl, and willpresent serious challenges to subsistence ways of life in Alaska and other regions; and

WHEREAS; climate-related changes to the weather, food sources, and local landscapesundermine the social identity and cultural survival of Alaska Natives; and

WHEREAS; changes in climate will create new challenges for community health systems, ruralinfrastructure and economies; and

WHEREAS; unpredictable weather, snow, and ice conditions make travel and traditionalhunting and fishing practices more hazardous and endangers lives; and

WHEREAS; actions taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase energy efficiencyprovide multiple local benefits by decreasing air pollution, creating jobs, reducing energy use,and saving money; and

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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Gulkana Village Council urges the UnitedStates Congress end President of the United States to move forward on a national, mandatoryprogram to reduce climate change pollution and promote the development and adoption ofrenewable energy within a timeframe that prevents irreversible harm to public health, theeconomy and the environment

Passed this 25'h day of January 2007, at a meeting of the GULKANA VILLAGE COUNCIL, witha quorum established, ,5" members present, ::;- in favor, 9-. opposed, and·O 'abstained,

ATTEST:

Ro wan, PresidentGul ana Village Council

A~d:)LaMonica Claw, Tribal AdministratorGulkana Village Council

Hol~ Cross Tribal Council 907-476 7132 p , 1

CLIMATE CHANGE RESOl,UnON 07-03

WHEREAS, the J1o~ (;'eQSS. -\Rlbe , is a federally recognized Tribe with allpowers and responsibilities inherent III a sovereign government; and

WHEREAS, scientific consensus has developed that carbon dioxide (C02) and other greenhousegases released into the atmosphere have a profound effect on the Earth's climate; and

WHEREAS, in 2001, at the request of the Administration, the National Academy of Sciences(NAS) reviewed and declared global warming a real problem caused in part by human activities;and

WHEREAS, the 2001 Third Assessment Report from the International Panel on Climate ChangeCIpCe) and the 2000 U.S. Global Change Research Program's (USGCRP) First NationalAssessment indicate that global warming has begun; and

WHEREAS, 162 countries including the U,S. pledged under the United NationsFrameworkConvention on Climate Change to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions; and

WHEREAS, Alaska Natives have developed unique cultures based on the prevailing regionalclimate and climate change is likely to have significant impacts on the availability of subsistencefood sources such as salmon, herring, whales, caribou, moose, seabirds and waterfowl, and willpresent serious challenges to subsistence ways oflife in Alaska and other regions; and

. WHEREAS, climate-related changes to the weather, food sources, and local landscapesundermine the social identity and cultural survival of Alaska Natives; and

WHEREAS, changes in climate will create new challenges for community health systems, ruralinfrastructure and economies; and

WHEREAS, unpredictable weather, snow, and ice conditions make travel and traditional huntingand fishing practices more hazardous and endangers Jives; and

WHEREAS, actions taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase energy efficiencyprovide multiple local benefits by decreasing air pollution, creating jobs, reducing energy use,and saving money; and .--c"'. 0 /l' r J

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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the urges the United StatesCongress and President of the United States to move forward on a national, mandatory programto reduce climate change pollution and promote the development and adoption of renewableenergy within a tirneframe that preven.ts irreversible harm to public heal.. th, the e~my and~e

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Hughes Village CouncilHudotl'eekkcokk'e Tribe

P.O. Box 45029Hughes, AK 99745RESOLUTlON 07-12CLIMATE CHANGE

WHEREAS, the Hughes Village Council is a federally recognized Tribe with all powers andresponsibilities inherent in a sovereign government; and

WHEREAS, scientific consensus has developed that carbon dioxide (C02) and other greenhousegases released into the atmosphere have a profound effect on the Earth's climate; and

WHEREAS, in 2001, at the request of the Administration, the National Academy of Sciences (NAS))reviewed and declared global warming a real problem caused in part by human activities; and

WHEREAS, the 2001 Third Assessment Report from the Jnternational Panel on Climate Change(lPCC) and the 2000 U.S. Global Change Research Program's (USGCRP) First National Assessmentindicate that global warming has begun, and

WHEREAS, 162 countries including the U.S. pledged under the United Nations FrameworkConvention of CIimate Change to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions; and

WHEREAS, Alaska. Natives have developed unique cultures based on the prevailing regional climateand climate change is likely to have significant impacts on the availability ofsubsistence food sourcessuch as salmon, herring, whales, caribou, moose, seabirds and waterfowl, and will present seriouschallenges to subsistence ways oflife in Alaska and other regions; and

WHEREAS, climate-related changes to the weather, food sources, and local landscapes underminethe social identity and cultural survival of Alaska Natives; and

WHEREAS, changes in climate will create new challenges for community health systems, ruralinfrastructure and economies; and

WHEREAS, unpredictable weather, snow, and ice conditions make travel and traditional hunting andfishing practices more hazardous and endangers lives; and

WHEREAS, actions taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase energy efficiency providemultiple local benefits by decreasing air pollution, creating jobs, reducing energy use, and savingmoney; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Hughes Village Council urges the United StatesCongress and President of the United States to move forward on the national, mandatory program toreduce climate change pollution and promote the development and adoption of renewable energywithin a timeframe that prevents irreversible harm to public health, the economy and the environment.

CERTIFICAnON

This certifies that the above resolution was duly adopted at the convened meeting of the HughesVillage Council, at which a quorum was present. This resolution was adopted by a vote of_6_ for,_0_ against, with~ abstaining, on the 7t~ofMarch 2007 in Hughes, Alaska.

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Phone (907) 889-2239 Fax (907) 889-2252

Climate ChangeResolution 01-09

WHEREAS, the Huslia Tribal Council, is a federally recognized Tribe with all powersand responsibilities inherent in a sovereign government; and

''ilHEREAS, scientific consensus has developed that carbon dioxide (C02) and othergreenhouse gases released into the atmosphere have a profound effect on the Earth'sclimate; and

WHEREAS, in 2001, at the request of the Administration, the National Academy ofSciences (NAS) reviewed and declared global warming a real problem caused in part byhuman activities; and

Wl:l.l!:REAS, the 200 I Third Assessment Report from the International Panel of ClimateChange (IPCC) and the 2000 U.S. Global Change Research Program's (USGCRP) FirstNational Assessment indicate that global warming has begun; and

WliEREAS, 162 Countries included the U.S. pledged under the United NationsFramework Convention on Climate Change to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions; and

WHEREAS, Alaska Natives have developed unique cultures based on the prevailingregional climate and climate change is likely to have significant impact on the availabilityof subsistence food sources such as salmon, herring, whales, caribou, moose, seabirdsand waterfowl, and will present serious challenges to subsistence ways oflife in Alaskaand other regions; and

WHEREAS, climate-related changes to the weather, food sources, and local landscapesundermine the social identity and cultural survival ofAlaska Natives; and

WHEREAS, changes in climate will create new challenges for community healthsystems, rural infrastructure and economies; and

WHEREAS, unpredictable weather, snow, and ice conditions make travel and traditionalhunting and fishing practices more hazardous and endanger lives; and

WHEREAS, actions taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase energyefficiency provide multiple local benefits by decreasing air pollution, creating jobs,reducing energy use, and saving money; and

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Huslia Tribal Council urges theUnited States Congress and President ofthe United States to move forward on a national,mandatory program to reduce climate change pollution and promote the development andadoption of renewable energy within a timeframe that prevents irreversible harm topublic health, the economy and the environment.

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CLIMATE CHANGE RESOLUTION 06- 1

WHEREAS, thehzA.f};;h~~ a federally recognized Tribe with allpowers and responsibilities inherent in a sovereign government; and

WHEREAS, scientific consensus has developed that carbon dioxide (C02) and other greenhousegases released into the atmosphere have a profound cffect on the Earth's climate; and

WHEREAS, in 200 I, at the request ofthe Administration, the National Academy of Sciences(NAS) reviewed and declared global warming a real problem caused in part by human activities;and

WdEREAS, the 2001 Third Assessment Report from the International Panel on Climate Change(IPCC) and the 2000 U.S. Global Change Research Program's (USGCRP) First National Assessmentindicate that global warming has begun; and

WHEREAS, 162 countries including the U.S. pledged under the United Nations FrameworkConvention on Climate Change to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions; and

WHEREAS, Alaska Natives have developed unique cultures based on the prevailing regionalclimate and climate change is likely to have significant impacts on the availability of subsistencefood sources such as salmon, herring, whales, caribou, moose, seabirds and waterfowl, and willpresent serious challenges to subsistence ways of life in Alaska and other regions; and

WHEREAS, climate-related changes to the weather, food sources, and local landscapes underminethe social identity and cultural survival of Alaska Natives; and

WHEREAS, changes in climate will create new challenges for community health systems, ruralinfrastructure and economies; and

WHEREAS, unpredictable weather, snow, and ice conditions make travel and traditional huntingand fishing practices more hazardous and endangers lives; and

WHEREAS, actions taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase energy efficiencyprovide multiple local benefits by decreasing air pollution, creating jobs, reducing energy use, andsaving money; and

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the J,a1d'..I/.il 1%/u'w ~"'VJ"""(..4 7:u::7<'urges the United States Congress and President of the United States to move forward on anational, mandatory program to reduce climate change pollution and promote the developmentand adoption of renewable energy within a timeframe that prevents irreversible harm to publichealth, the economy and the environment.

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Inalik Native CorporationNome, AK 99762(907) 686-3221(907) 686-3222 (fax)

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CLIMATE CHANGE RESOLUTION 06-

WHEREAS, the Key{, t~ Tn €.--; , is a federally recognized TnlJe with allpowers and responsibilities i erent ill a sovereign government; and

WHEREAS, scientific consensus has developed that carbon dioxide (C02) and other greenhousegases released into the atmosphere have a profound effect on the Earth's climate; and

WHEREAS, in 200I, at the request ofthe Administration, the National Academy of Sciences(NAS) reviewed and declared global warming a real problem caused in part by human activities;and

. WHEREAS, the 2001 Third Assessment Report from the International Panel on Climate Change(!PCC) and the 2000U.S. Global Change Research Program's (USGCRP) FirstNational Assessmentindicate that global warming has begun; and

WHEREAS, 162 countries including the U.S. pledged under the United Nations FrameworkConvention on Climate Change to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions; and

WHEREAS, Alaska Natives have developed unique cultures based on the prevailing regionalclimate and climate change is likely to have significant impacts on the availability of subsistencefood sources such as salmon, herring, whales, caribou, moose, seabirds and waterfowl, and willpresent serious challenges to subsistence ways oflife in Alaska and other regions; and

WHEREAS, climate-related changes to the weather, food sources, and local landscapes underminethe social identity and cultural survival ofAlaska Natives; and

~EREAS, changes in climate will create new challenges for community health systems, ruralinfrastructure and economies; and

WHEREAS, unpredictable weather, snow, and ice conditions make travel and traditional huntingand fishing practices more hazardous and endangers lives; and

WHEREAS, actions taken to r~duce greenhouse gas emissions and increase energy efficiencyprovide multiple local benefits by decreasing air pollution, creatingjobs, reducing energy use, andsaving money; and

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the /.{as;~U rvu: ,/,urges the United States Congress and President of the 'United Sts to move forward on anational, mandatory program to reduce climate change pollution and promote the developmentand adoption of renewable energy within a timeframe that prevents irreversible harm to publichealth, the economy and the environment,

DATED: {, - I cr--o&

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Kasigluk Traditional Council EldersPost Office Box 19Kasigluk, Alaska 99609Ph: (907) 477-6405/6406 Fx: (907) 477-6212kukvc@unicom-alaska.com

CLIMATE CHANGE RESOLUTION 06-13

WHEREAS, the Kasigluk Traditional Council , is a federally recognized Tribe with allpowers and responsibilities inherent in a sovereign government; and

WHEREAS, scientific consensus has developed that carbon dioxide (C02) and othergreenhouse gases released into the atmosphere have a profound effect on the Earth'sclimate; and

WHEREAS, in 2001, at the request of the Administration, the National Academy ofSciences (NAS) reviewed and declared global warming a real problem caused in part byhuman activities; and

WHEREAS, the 2001 Third Assessment Report from the International Panel on ClimateChange (IPCC) and the 2000 U.S. Global Change Research Program's (USGCRP) FirstNational Assessment indicate that global warming has begun; and

WHEREAS, 162 countries including the U.S. pledged under the United NationsFramework Convention on Climate Change toreduce its greenhouse gasernissions; and

WHEREAS, ~l~ska ~ativeshave developed unique cultures based on the prevailingregional climate and.elimaiechange is likely to have significant impacts on theavailability of subsistence food sources such as salmon, herring, whales, caribou, moose,Seabirds and waterfowl, and will present serious challenges to subsistence ways oflife inAlaska and other regions; and

WHEREAS, climate-related changes to the weather, food sources, and local landscapesundermine the social identity and cultural survival ofAlaska Natives; and

WHEREAS, changes in climate will create new challenges for commnnity healthsystems, rural infrastrncture and economies; and

WHEREAS, unpredictable weather, snow, and ice conditions make travel and traditionalhunting and fishing practices more hazardous and endangers lives; and

WHEREAS, actions taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase energyefficiency provide multiple local benefits by decreasing air pollution, creating jobs,reducing energy use, and saving money; and

NOW THEREFORE, BE RESOLVED, that the Kasigluk Traditional Council urgesthe United States Congress and President of the United States to move forward on anational, mandatory program to reduce climate change pollution and promote thedevelopment and adoption of renewable energy within a timeframe that preventsirreversible harm to public health, the economy and the environment.

DATED:~~~~~~-c--

Kenaitze Indian TribeP.O. Box 988 Kenai, Alaska 99611

Resolution No. 2007-10

Climate Change Resolution

Whereas, the Kenaitze Indian Tribe is a federally recognized Tribal Government reorganized under thestatutes of the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934, as amended for Alaska in 1936, and in accordance withthe Preamble to the Tribal Constitution, "is responsible for the social welfare of its 1,254 Tribal membersand 2,423 Alaska Native and American Indians of the Central and Upper Southern Kenai Peninsula ofsouth central Alaska"; and,

Whereas, scientific consensus has developed that carbon dioxide (C02) and other greenhouse gasesreleased into the atmosphere have a profound effect on the Earth's climate; and,

Whereas, in 200 I, at the request of the Administration the National Academy of Sciences (NAS)reviewed and declared global warming a real problem caused in part by human activities; and,

Whereas, the 200 I Third Assessment Report from the Intemational Panel on Climate Change (lPCC) andthe 2000 U.S. Global Change Research Program's (USGCRP) First National Assessment indicate thatglobal warming has begun; and,

Whereas, 162 countries including the U.S. pledged uuder the United Nations Framework Convention onclimate Change to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions; and,

Whereas, Alaska Natives have developed unique cultures based on the prevailing regional climate andclimate change is likely to have significant impacts on the availability of subsistence food sources such assalmon, herring, whales, caribou, moose, seabirds and waterfowl, and will present serious challenges tosubsistence ways of life in Alaska and other regions; and,

Whereas, climate-related changes to the weather, food sources, and local landscapes undermine the socialidentity and cultural survival ofAlaska Natives; and,

Whereas, changes in clinJate will create new challenges for community health systems, ruralinfrastructure and economies; and,

Whereas, unpredictable weather, snow, and ice conditions make travel and traditional hunting and fishing:'practices more hazardous and endangers lives; and,

Whereas, actions taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase energy efficiency providemultiple local benefits by decreasing air pollution, creating jobs, reducing energy use, and saving money;and,

Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that the Kenaitze Indian Tribe Executive Committee/Tribal Council urgesthe United States Congress and President ofthe United States to move forward on a national, mandatoryprogram to reduce climate change pollution and promote the development and adoption of renewableenergy within a timeframe that prevents irreversible harm to public health, the economy, and theenvironment.

RESOLUTION:

TITLE:

!J(dchikan !Indian Communit!J2960 Tongass Ave.

Ketchikan, Alaska 99901(907) 225-5158

Fax (907) 247-0429

KIC-07-12

A RESOLUTION OF THE TRIBAL COUNCIL OF THE KETCHIKANINDIAN COMMUNITY (KIC) TO URGE THE UNITED STATESCONGRESS AND PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO MOVEFORWARD ON A NATIONAL, MANDATORY PROGRAM TO REDUCECLIMATE CHANGE POLLUTION AND PROMOTE THEDEVELOPMENT AND ADOPTION OF RENEWABLE ENERGY WITHINA TlMEFRAME THAT PREVENTS IRREVERSIBLE HARM TO PUBLICHEALTH, THE ECONOMY AND THE ENVIRONMENT.

WHEREAS, the Tribal Council of the Ketchikan Indian Community, doing business as theKetchikan Indian Community ("KIC" or the "Tribe"), is a federally recognizedTribal government organized under a Constitution and Bylaws (collectively, the"Constitution") ratified on January 27, 1940, pursuant to Section 16 of the IndianReorganization Act (IRA) of 1936 as amended; and

WHEREAS, the KIC Tribal Council (the 'Tribal Council") is the representative TribalGovernment ofthe Tribe; and

WHEREAS, the KIC Tribal Council is empowered under Article V, Section 1(m) of the KICConstitution to "protect the general welfare and security" of the KIC TribalGovernment; and

WHEREAS, scientific consensus has developed that carbon dioxide (C02) and othergreenhouse gases released into the atmosphere have a profound effect on theEarth's climate; and

WHEREAS, in 2001, at the request of the Administration, the National Academy of Sciences(NAS) reviewed and declared global warming a real problem caused in part byhuman activities; and

WHEREAS, the 2001 Third Assessment Report from the international Panel on ClimateChange (IPCC) and the 2000 U.S. Global Change Research Programs(USGCRP) First National Assessment indicate that global warming has begun;and

WHEREAS, 162 countries including the U.S. pledged under the United Nations FrameworkConvention on Climate Change to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions; and

WHEREAS, Alaska Natives have developed unique cultures based on the prevailing regionalclimate and climate change is likely to have significant impacts on the availabilityof subsistence food sources such as salmon, herring, whales, caribou, moose,seabirds and waterfowl, and will present serious challenges to subsistence ways

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of life in Alaska and other regions; and

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WHEREAS, climate-related changes to the weather, food sources, and local landscapesundermine the social identity and cultural survival of Alaska Natives; and

WHEREAS, changes in climate will create new challenges for community health systems,rural infrastructure and economies; and

WHEREAS, unpredictable weather, snow, and ice conditions make travel and traditionalhunting and fishing practices more hazardous and endangers lives; and

WHEREAS, actions taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase energyefficiency provide multiple local benefits by decreasing air pollution, creating jobs,reducing energy use, and saving money; and

NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF THE ABOVE FACTS, IT IS RESOLVED BYTHE TRIBAL COUNCIL OF THE KETCHIKAN INDIAN COMUNITY as follows: thatKetchikan Indian Community hereby urges the United States Congress and President ofthe United States to move forward on a national, mandatory program to reduce climatechange pollution and promote the development and adoption of renewable energywithin a timeframe that prevents irreversible harm to public health, the economy and theenvironment.

Section 1. This resolution is effective upon adoption.

CERTIFICATION

The foregoing resolution was adopted at a duly convened meeting of the Ketchikan IndianCommunity Tribal Council, assembled this /9 -f1.- day of -zgdiCrbo07, at 2960 TongassAve., Ketchikan, Alaska 99901, by a vote of:

Richard Jackson, President

Merle Hawkins, Secretary

Effective Date:RollCall Yes No AbsentRJACKSON tie vote onlvHUDSON VEDENSO VEDWARDSON vHAWKINS VW.JACKSON \/DUNDAS v

4 Affirmative Votes Reauired for Passaae

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KING ISLAND NATIVE COMMUNITY IRAPO BOX 992

NOME, AK 99762(907) 443-2209 PHONE

(907) 443-8049 FAXtc.kingis(Q)kawerakorg

CLIMATE CHANGE RESOLUTION06-07-02

WHEREAS, the King Island Native Community, is a federally recognized Tribe with all powers and responsibilities inherent in asovereigngovernment; and

WHEREAS, scientific consensus has developed that carbon dioxide (C02) and other greenhouse gases released into theatmosphere have a profound effect on the Earth's climate; and

WHEREAS, in 200 I, at the request of the Administration, the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) reviewed and declaredglobal warming a real problem caused in part by human activities; and

WHEREAS, the 2001 Third Assessment Report from the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and the 2000 U.S.Global Change Research Program's (USGCRP) First National Assessment indicate that global warming has begun; and

WHEREAS, 162 countries including the U.S. pledged under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change toreduce its greenhouse gas emissions, and

WHEREAS, Alaska Natives have developed unique cultures based on the prevailing regional climate and climate change is likely) have significant impacts on the availability of snbsistence food sources such as salmon, herring, whales, caribou, moose,

seabirds and waterfowl, and will present serious challenges to subsistence ways ofthe life in Alaska and other regions; and

WHEREAS, climate-related changes to the weather, food sources, and local landscapes undermine the social identity and culturalsurvival of Alaska Natives; and

WHEREAS, changes in climate will create new challenges for community health systems, rural infrastructure and economies; and

WHEREAS, unpredictable weather, snow, and ice conditions make travel and traditional hunting and fishing practices morehazardous and endangers lives; and

WHEREAS, actions taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase energy efficiency provide multiple local benefits bydecreasing air pollution, creating jobs, reducing energy use, and saving money; and

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the King Island Native Community urges the United States Congress andPresident of the United States to move forward on a national, mandatory program to reduce climate change pollution and promotethe development and adoption of renewable energy within a timeframe that prevents irreversible harm to public health, theeconomy and the enviromnent.

Passed and approved this 27th day of July, 2006 by a vote of 6 for, 0 against, I absent, and 0 abstain.

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i='EB 15 21]07 (THU) 1i,~: l'iS KLAWOCK COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (FAX)90775S8800 P.OO[:/OO:3

. Klawock Cooperative Association, Tribe310 Bayview Blvd.P.O. Box 430

. Klawock, Alaska. 99925 .

RESOLUTION NO. 07-ll

Phone: 907.755~2265

Fax: 907-755~8800

'l'ITLE: The KlawoCk Cooperative Associetim:i~Tribe urgesthe U.S~ Congress and President of the United States to moveforward on a nationaL mandatory program to reduce climateellonge pollution and promote the development and adoption

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of renewal energy wiann a funefioame that preventsirreversible· hn.rm to public hea.Ith,· the economy and ilieenvironment.

WHEREtlS: .. The Klawock Coopero:tlon .Association,(hereaftel:' "Tribe").· is .a duly constitUted Indian· Tribeorganized P1U'SUantto the mrthori~ofSeL-tion 16 ofthe Act ofCongress of .June. 18, 1934 (48 Stat. 984), amended May I,1936 (49 Stat.12:iO). and .

WHEREAS: The Klawock Cooperative Association Councilis a duly elected gOverning body ofthe Tn"be, nniliorized to actby and on behalfofits members, and .

WHE.REAS: . Scientific Consenms bas developed ilie carbonmoxide (C02) and oilier greenhouse gases released intoilieatmosphere have a profound effect on ilie EnrtlJ's climnte; and

... WHEREAS: In 2001. at the requeSt ofthe AdminisCro1ion,ilie National Academy of Sciences (NAS) reviewed and .

. declared· glo~nl ·warming a real problem ClID8ed in part byhuman activities; aDd .

FEB--15--20CH(THU) j 2: d5 hUiI,IJOCI< COOPEI~liTI'.,.lI~ AS:::;OC HlT Ioi·! (1=-li::<)9077S58800 P 003/0C3

NOWTHEREFORE, BE JT RESOJ..VED: That theKlawock Cooperative Association moges the .United StatesCongress and the President of the United States to moveforw2U'd on a national, mandatory program to reduce climatechange pollution and promote the development and adoptionof l'enewable energy within a. timefioame that pl'evcntsirl'eversible hwm. to pnblic health, the economy and theenvironment.

CERTU'ICATlON

This resolution was duly adopted at a re",oularJy held meetingthis 13'" dayofFebruuy, 2001, bya.qnonun vote of:

Yes No

. SOOl'etaryPresident

Native Village of KobukKobuk Traditional Council

P.O. Box 51039Kobuk, Alaska 99751

Phone: (907) 948-2203 Fax: (907) 948-2123

Resolution 07-04

TITLE: CLIMATE CHANGE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Native Village of Kobuk is a federally recognized Tribe under theprovision of the Indian Reorganization Act ofJune 18, 1934 as amended by the Actof June 15, 1936; and

WHEREAS, the Kobuk Traditional Council, is a federally recognized Tribe with allpowers and responsibilities inherent in a sovereign government; and

WHEREAS, scientific consensus has developed that carbon dioxide (C02) and othergreenhouse gases released into the atmosphere have a profound effect on the Earth'sclimate; and

WHEREAS, in2001, at the request of the Administration, the National Academy of theNational Academy of Sciences (NAS) reviewed and declared global warming a realproblem cause in part by human activities; and

WHEREAS, the 2001 Third Assessment Report from the International Panel on ClimateChange (IPCe) and the 2000 U.S. Global Change Research Program's (USGCRP) FirstNational Assessment indicate that global warming has begun; and

WHEREAS, 162 countries including the U.S pledged under the United NationsFramework Convention on Climate Change to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions; and

WHEREAS, Alaska Natives have developed unique cultures based on the prevailingregional climate and climate change is likely to have significant impacts on theavailability of subsistence food sources such as salmon, herring, whales, caribou, moose,seabirds and waterfowl, and will present serious changes to subsistence ways of life inAlaska and other regions; and

WHEREAS, climate-related changes to the weather, food sources, and local landscapesundermine the social identity and cultural survival of Alaska Natives; and

WHEREAS, changes in climate will create new challenges for community healthsystems, rural infrastructure and economies; and

WHEREAS, unpredictable weather, snow, and ice conditions make travel and traditionalhunting and fishing practices more hazardous and endanger lives; and

WHEREAS, actions taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase energyefficiency provide multiple local benefits by decreasing air pollution, creating jobs,reducing energy use, and saving money; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Native Village of Kobuk urges theUnited States Congress and President of the United States to move forward on a national,mandatory program to reduce climate change pollution and promote the development andadoption of renewable energy within a timeframe that prevents irreversible harm topublic health, the economy and the environment.

Certification

This resolution was passed at a regular meeting held at the Native Village ofKobuk onFebruary 22,2007 with a quorum of~councilmembers present. There were ~eas,~nays, ~/~absent and ~abstain.

I{~ dih~~Rosie Ward / Council President

O~/~~J 07I 'Date

-'un'aq Tribe oj diaFederally Recognized December, 2000

SUN'AQ TRIBE OF KODIAKRESOLUTION 2006-09

REGARDING CLIMATE CHANGE

WHEREAS, the Sun'aq Tribe of Kodiak is a federally recognized Tribe with all powers and responsibilities inherent ina sovereign govenunent; and

WHEREAS, scientific consensus has developed that carbon dioxide (C02) and other greenhouse gases released into theatmosphere have a profound effect on the Earth's climate; and

WHEREAS, in 2001, at the request of the Administration, the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) reviewed anddeclared global warming a real problem caused in part by hnman activities; and

WHEREAS, the 200 I Third Assessment Report from the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and the 2000U.S. Global Change Research Program's (USGCRP) First National Assessment indicate that globalwarming has begun; and

WHEREAS, 162 countries inclnding the U.S. pledged under the United Nations Framework Convention on ClimateChange to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions; and

WHEREAS, Alaska Natives have developed uniqne cultures based on the prevailing regional climate and climatechange is likely to have significant impacts on the availability of subsistence food sources snch as salmon,herring, whales, caribou, moose, seabirds and waterfowl, and will present serious challenges to subsistenceways of life in Alaska and other regions; and

WHEREAS, climate-related changes to the weather, food sources, and local landscapes undermine to social identity andcultural survival of Alaska Natives; and

WHEREAS, changes in climate will create new challenges for community health systems, rural infrastructure andeconomies; and

WHEREAS, unpredictable weather, snow, and ice conditions make travel and traditional hunting and fishing practicesmore hazardous and endangers lives; and

WHEREAS, actions taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase energy efficiency provide multiple localbenefits by decreasing air pollution, creating jobs, reducing energy use, and saving money; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Suri'aq Tribe of Kodiak urges the United States Congress and President ofthe United States to move forward on a national, mandatory program to reduce climate change pollution and promote thedevelopment and adoption of renewable energy within a timeframe that prevents irreversible harm to public health, theeconomy and the environment.

CERTIFICATION RIThe foregoing resolution was approved by the Sun'aq Tribal Council on June 20, 2006 by a vote of 5 FOR, -c$Uo-__AGAINST, Ql, ABSENT or t2S ABSTAINED.

SIGNED:. ~caA~

312 W. :Marine Way, Kodiai; Ataska. 99615 (907) 486-4449Fax: (907) 486-3361 • I-mail: stktriIJe@a{aska.com

ProudIy representing the memIJers of the Sun'aq Tribe ofXocfiak Island; .Jt{aska

KOKARMIUT CORPORAnONPO BOX 52147

AKIAK, ALASKA 99552PH: (907) 765-7228 FAX: (907) 765-7619

RESOLUTION 06-06-02

A RESOLUTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE

\VHEREAS; Kokanniut Corporation is a village corporation establishedpursuant toThe Alaska Native Claims Act of Decemher 18,1971, and;

WHEREAS; scientific consensus has developed that carbon dioxide (C02) and otherGreenhouse gases released intothe atmosphere have a profoundeffect on theEarth's climate; and,

WHEREAS; in 2001, at the request of the Administration, the National Academy ofSciences (NAS) reviewed and declared glohal warming a real problem caused inPartby human activities; and,

WHEREAS; the 2001 Third Assessment Report from the International Panel onClimate Change (fPCC) and the 2000 U.S. Global Change Research Programs(USGCRP) First National Assessment indicate that global warming has begun; and,

WHEREAS; 162 countries including the U.S. pledged under the United NationsFramework Convention on ClimateChangeto reduce its greenhousegas emissions;And,

WHEREAS; Alaska Natives have developed unique cultures based on the prevailingRegional climate and climate change is likely to have significant impacts on theAvailahility of subsistence food sources such as salmon, herring, whales, caribou,Moose, seabirds andwaterfowl andwill present serious challenges to subsistenceWays ollife in Alaska and other regions; and,

WHEREAS; climate-related changes to the weather, food sources and local landscapesUndermine the social identity and cultural survival of Alaska Natives; and,

\VHEH..EAS; changes in climatewill create new challenges for community healthSystems, rural infrastructure andeconomies; and,

WHEREAS; unpredictable weather, snow and ice conditions make travel andTraditional huntingand fishing practicesmore hazardous and endangers lives; and,

WHEREAS; actions takento reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increaseEnergy efficiency provide multiple local benefits by decreasing air pollution,Creating jobs, reducing energyuse and saving money; and,

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Kokarmiut Corporation urges theUnited States Congress and President of the United States to move forwardOn a national, mandatory program to reduce climate changepollution andPromote the development andadoptionofrenewable energy within a tirneframeThatprevents irreversible harm to public health, the economy andthe environment.

KOKARMIUT CORPORATIONPO BOX 52147

AKIAK, AI"ASKA 99552PH: (907) 765-7228 FAX: (907) 765-76_1_9 _

CERTIFICATION:

PASSED AND APPROVED THIS~AY OF-S2u<L_,2006 AT THEIRMEETING HELD IN AKIAK BY A VOTE OFO-FORAND~GAINST.

~~/11' ~ --~2 ~.' ,'e:cGk&'lMu.,\ ~LtfC<A-.-r; r- SAM JACKSON I, C .AIRMAN AMELIA NICOLAI, SEC/TREA

KONG iRAD mUNCIl_

Attested by~ 5 yLICh®_'_ecretary

KONGIGANAK TRADITIONAL COUNCIL.P.O, BOX 5069

KONGIGANAK, ALASKA 99545PH (907) 557-5226 FAX (907) 557-5124

RESOLUTION 06-!l6..()3

CLIMATE CHANGE

WHEREAS, the Native of Kongiganak is a federally recognized Tribewith all powers and responsibilitiesinherent in a sovereigngovernment; and

WlIEREAS, scientific consensus has developed that carbon dioxide (C02) and othergreenhouse gasesreleased intothe atmospherehave a profound effect on the Earth's climate; and

WHEREAS, in 2001, at the requestof the Administration, the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) reviewedand declared global warminga real problem cause inpart by human activities; and

WHEREAS, the 2001 ThirdAssessment Report from the International Panelon Climate Change (IPCC) andthe 2000 U.S, Global Change Research Program's (USGCRP)First National Assessment indicate that globalwarminghas begun; and

WHEREAS, 162 countriesincluding the U.S. pledgedunderthe United Nations Framework Convention onClimateChangeto reduceits greenhouse gas emissions; and

WHEREAS, Alaska Nativeshave developed unique cultures based on theprevailingregional climate andclimate change is likely to have significant impacts on the availabilityof subsistence food sources such as

salmon, herring, whales, caribou, moose, seabirds and waterfowl, and will present serious challenges tosubsistence ways of life in Alaska and otherregions; and

WHEREAS, climate-related changesto weather, food sources and local landscapesundermine the socialidentityand cultural survival ofAlaskaNatives; and

WHEREAS, changes in climate will createnew challenges for community health systems, rural infrastructureand economies; and

WHEREAS, unpredictableweather, snowand ice conditions maketravel andtraditionalhuntingand fishingpractices morehazardous andendangers lives; and

WHEREAS, actions taken to reducegreenhouse gas emissions and increase energyefficiency provide multiplelocal benefits by decreasingair pollution, creatingjobs, reducing energyuse and savingmoney; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Native Village of Kongiganak urges the United StatesCongress ad President ofthe United Statesto move forward on a national, mandatoryprogramto reduce climatechange pollution and. promotethe development and adoptionof'renewable energy withina timeframe thatprevents irreversible harm to public health,the economy and the environment,

CERTIFICATION

~solutionwas passed and approvedby the Kongiganak Traditional Council onthiS~Y oL~~ ,2006 of whicha quorumwas present, with a vote of~s; and 'Dno; and_0_

abstaining.

Signed:~O j:j.~President

KOTLIK TRIBAL COUNCILP.O BOX 20210

KOTLIK, ALASKA 99620(907)899-4326 / 4836 FAX (907)899-4790

RESOLUTION 06-17

A RESOLUTION URGING THE UNITED STATES TO MOVE FORWARD ON ANATIONAL, MANDATORY PROGRAM TO REDUCE CLIMATE CHANGE

POLLUTION

WHEREAS: the Kotlik Tribal Council (COUNCIL) is the federally recognized Tribewith all powers and responsibilities inherent in a sovereign government;and,

WHEREAS: scientific consensus has developed that carbon dioxide (C02) and othergreenhouse gases released into the atmosphere have a profound effect onthe Earth's climate; and,

WHEREAS: in 2001 Third Assessment Report from the International Panel on ClimateChange (TPCC) and the 2000 U.S Global Change Research Program's(USGCRP) First National Assessment indicate that global warming hasbegun; and,

WHEREAS: 162 countries including the U.S. pledged under the United NationsFramework Convention on Climate Change to reduce its greenhouse gasemissions; and,

WHEREAS: Alaska Natives have developed unique cultures based on the prevailingregional climate and climate change is likely to have significant impactson the availability of subsistence food sources such as salmon, herring,whales, caribou, moose, seabirds and waterfowl and will present seriouschallenges to subsistence ways of life in Alaska and other regions; and,

WHEREAS: climate-related changes to the weather, food sources, and local landscapesundermine the social identity and cultural survival of Alaska Natives; and,

WHEREAS: changes in climate will create new challenges for community healthsystems, rural infrastructure and economies; and,

WHEREAS: unpredictable weather, snow and ice conditions make travel and traditionalhunting and fishing practices more hazardous and endangers lives; and,

WHEREAS: actions taken reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase energyefficiency provide multiple local benefits by decreasing air pollution,creating jobs, reducing energy use and saving money.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVE}): that the Kotlik Tribal Council urgcs theUnited States to move forward on a national, mandatory program to reduce climatechange pollution and promote the development and adoption of renewable energy withina timeframe that prevents irreversible harm to publie heath, the economy and theenvironment.

CERTIFICATION

PASSED AND APPROVED BY A CONSTITUTED QUORUM OF THE KOTLIKTRIBAL COUNCIL ON THIS~DAYOF JULY, 2006 BY A VOTE OF

~FOR, Q AGAINST AND --LLABSTAIN.

" .' ~~) ATTESTED BY rfjllA t(VkiA/Jj_' _1'., Tribal President Sara Prince, Secretary

Mar OS O! 09:59a901-442-21S2

Native Village KotzebueKotzebue IRA

RESOLUTION 07- 19: On Climate Chanqe

WHEREAS, the Native VHlage of Kotzebue is an Indian Tribe pursuant to the provisions of theFederal Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 as amended in 1936; and is the governing Body ofand ascribes to self-determination so as to render all services to be more responsive to the self­determination needs and desires of the Native Village of Kotzebue tribal membership; and

WHEREAS, scientific consensus has developed that carbon dioxide (C02) and other greenhousegases released into the atmosphere have a profound effect on the Earth's climate; and

WHEREAS, in 2.001, at the request of the Administration, the National Academy of Sciencesreviewed and declared global warming a real problem caused in part by human activities; and

WHEREAS, the 2001 Third Assessment Report from the Internationai Panel on Climate Change(IPCC) and the 2.000 U.S. Global Change Research Program's First National Assessmentindicate thatglobal warming has begun; and 162 countries including the U.S. pledged under the United NationsFramework Convention on Climate Change to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions; and

WHEREAS, the Alaska Natives unique cultures are based on the prevailing regional climate andclimate change is sure to make significant impacts on the availability of subsistence food sourcessuch as salmon, herring, whales, caribou, moose, seabirds and waterfowl, and will present seriouschallenges to subsistence ways of life in Alaska and other regions; and

WHEREAS, climate-related changes to the weather, food sources, and local landscapes underminethe social identity and cultural survival of Alaska Natives; and climate change will create newchallenges for community health systems, rural infrastnucture and economies; and the unpredictableweather, snow, and ice conditions make travel and traditional hunting and fishing practices morehazardous and endangers lives; and

WHEREAS, actions taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase energy efficiencyprovide multiple local benefits by decreasing air pollution, creating jobs, reducinq energy use, andsaving money; and

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Native Village of Kotzebue Council urges the'I",d,-,S,,,,,"_< United States Congress and the President of the United States to move forward on a national,

mandatory program to reduce climate change pollution and promote the development and""J'"",';b,f,'~,/ 6' r,,;[,,- adoption of renewable energy within a timeframe that prevents irreversible harm to public

health, the economy and the environment.

CERTIFICAnON:

A vote of1Iz...for and-fr against and L not voting adopt this resolution at a regular meeting of the NativeVillage ofKotzebue, Kotzebue IRA Council irectors held thisd/ day ofFebruary 2007.

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SEAL

333 Shore Avenue' P.O. Box 296 • Kotzebue, Alaska 99752Phone: (907) 442-3467' Fax: (907) 442-2162

NATIVE VILLAGE OF KOYUK[MCOUNelL

RO. BOX 53030" KOYUK, ALASKA 99753-3030PE:IoNK (907) 963-3651 • FAX,- (907) 963-2353

CLIMATE CHANGE RESOLUTION 01- M_-z-o-OG

WHEREAS, theNative Village of KOYUK; is a federally recognized Tribe with all powers andresponsibilities inherent in a sovereign government; and

iiVHE:REAS? scientific consensushas developed that carbon dioxide (C02) and other greenhouse gasesreleased into the atmosphere have a profound effect on the Broth's climate; and

WHEREAS, in 2001, at the request of the Admiuistration, the National Academy ofSciences(NAS)reviewed and declared global warming a real problem caused in part by human activities; and

WHEREAS, the 2001 Thud Assessment Report from the International Panel on ClimateChange(!PCC)and the 2000 Il.S, Global ChangeResearch Program's (USGCRP)First National Assessment indicate thatglobalwarming has begun; and

WHEREAS, 162countriesincluding the US, pledged under the United Nations FrameworkConventiononClimate Changeto reduce its greenhouse gasemissions; and

V/HEREAS l Alaska Natives have developed unique cultures based on the prevailing regional climate andclimate change is likely to have significant impacts on the availabilityofsubsistencefoodsourcessuch assalmon, herring, whales, caribou, moose, seabirds, and.waterfowl; and will present serious challenges tosubsistence ways of life in Alaska and other regiona; and

WHEREAS, climate-related changes to the weather) food sources.and local landscapes undermine thesocial identity and cultural survival of AlaskaNatives; and

WHEREAS) chenges in climate will creare new challenges for community health systems) ruralinfrastructure and. economies; and

WHEREAS, unpredictable weather, snow, and icc conditions make trevel and traditional hunting endfishing practices more hazardous and endangers lives; and

\VB'EREAS~ actions taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increaseenergy efficiency providemultiple local benefits by decreasing air pollution, creating jobs, reducing energy use, and saving money;and

NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED, that the Native Village of Koyuk urges the UnitedStatesCongress and President ofthe United StaWS to move forward on a national, mandatory program to reduceclimate change pollution and promote the development and adoption ofrenewable energy within atimeframe that prevents irreversibleharm to public health, the economy and the environment

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Kwethluk Joint GroupKwethluk Indian Reorganization Act Council

Kwethluk City CouncilBoard of Directors ofKwethluk, Incorporated

CLIMATE CHANGE RESOLUTION 06-06-orJoint on CC

WHEREAS, the Kwethluk IRA Council (KIRAC) is a federally recognized Tribe with all powersand responsibilities inherent in a sovereign government; and

WBEREAS, KlRAC Successor to the Kwethluk Traditional Council, leads the Joint Group inLand, Water and Air environmental Concerns; and,

WHEREAS, scientific consensus has developed that carbon dioxide (C02) and other greenhousegases released into the atmosphere have a profound effect On the Earth's overall climate; and,

WHEREAS, in 2001, at the request of the Administration, the National Academy of Sciences(NAS) reviewed and declared global warming II real problem caused in part by human activities;and,

WHEREAS, the 200 I Assessment Report from the International Panel on Climate Change(IpeC) and the 2000 U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) First NationalAssessment indicate that global warming as already begun; and,

WBEREAS, 162 countries including the U.S. pledged under the United Nations FrameworkConvention on Climate Change to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions; and,

WHEREAS, Alaska Natives have developed unique cultures based on the prevailing regionalclimate and climate changes is likely to have significant impacts on the availability of subsistencefood sources such as salmon, herring, whales, caribou, moose, seabirds, and waterfowl, and willpresent serious challenges to subsistence ways of life in Alaska and other regions; and,

WHEREAS, climate-related changes to the weather, food sources, and local landscapesundermine the social identity and cultural survival ofAlaska Natives; and,

WHEREAS, changes in climate will create new challenges for community health systems, ruralinfrastructure and economies; and}

WHEREAS, unpredictable weather, snow, and ice Conditions make travel and traditional huntingand fishing practices more hazardous and endangers lives; and,

WHEREAS, actions taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase energy efficiencyprovide multiple local benefits by decreasing ail' pollution, creating jobs, reducing energy use,and savingmoney; and,

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Kwethluk Joint Group with KlRAC leadingurges the United States Congress and President of the United States to move forward on anational, mandatory program to reduce climate change pollution and promote development and

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adoption of renewable energy within a timeframe that prevents irreversible harm to public health,the community and the environment.

Passed and adopted this ;z.f::3:T day of June 2006 where each Joint Group Member has a quorumand voting throughout.

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irrnan, Kwet lul IRA Council

~~~ V~.~~,Mayor, CIty of Kwethluk

k, Incorporated

cc: Myron Naneng, PresidentAVCP, Inc.

Julie Kltka, PresidentAlaska Federation ofNatives

Honorable Frank MurkowskiGovernor of Alaska

Honorable Lyman Hoffman, SenatorAlaska State Senator

Honorable Mary Kapsner, RepresentativeAlaska State House of Representatives

Honorable Ted Stevens, U.S. SenatorState of Alaska

Honorable Don Young, U.S. CongressmanAlaska's One and Only Congressman

Honorable Lisa Murkowski, U.S.Senator, State of Alaska

Honorable Sheila Watt Cloutier, Chair WomanInuit Circumpolar Conference - AnchorageAnchorage, AK 99503

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Secretary _

Attest:frbJa~L~.~ecr ~ ry

Attest., fA~ L ¥?tf6Y'" ,Secretary/Treasurer

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John Oscar, Program DirectorCenaliulriit Yukon Kuskokwim Coastal Resources ServiceMekoryuk, AK

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