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Assembly accepts Mayflower Island from BLM to transfer to Douglas Indian Association
Summary
The assembly adopted Resolution 4016 to accept the donation of Mayflower Island from the Bureau of Land Management and move toward transferring it to the Douglas Indian Association, following tribal testimony emphasizing healing and historical significance.
The Juneau City and Borough Assembly unanimously adopted Resolution 4016 authorizing the manager to accept a donation of property commonly referred to in the resolution as Juneau Island/Mayflower Island from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management and to proceed with steps to transfer the property to the Douglas Indian Association (DIA).
Tribal leaders and members described the transfer as a step toward restoring cultural connections and healing historic harms. Barbara Kedianti Nelson, who identified herself as a Douglas Indian Association council member, said the island’s indigenous name and traditional significance make…
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