Three tribal organizations from the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta have launched a new resource page for their ongoing salmon advocacy partnership.
The Association of Village Council Presidents, the Yukon River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission and the Kuskokwim River Inter-Tribal Fish commission comprise a partnership called the Arctic Yukon Kuskokwim Tribal Consortium, or AYKTC. AYKTC was first launched in 2002 and has since had a variety of different partners over its decades of advocacy. It's current membership was solidified in 2025.
A press release from the organization says the goal is to protect the ways of life associated with salmon, by focusing on policy and advocacy rooted in science and Indigenous knowledge.
The tribal organizations have shown public support for a state Board of Fisheries proposal that would reduce salmon fishing time in Area M, and have advocated for bycatch caps and migratory corridor closures in the Bering Sea pollock trawl fishery.
Its new website, salmonpeople.org, serves as a center for testimonials and resources for salmon advocacy. It features a collection of news stories and accounts documenting the impact of Western Alaska salmon crashes on the lives of the people who live in the region. It also aims to be a landing page where people can learn about current fisheries policies and engage in advocacy.
