Greta Schuerch for State House
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  • Greta Schuerch

    A lifetime of Advocacy

    Paglagivsi! Hello!
    My name is Iñuraaq, Greta Schuerch. I was born in Kotzebue and raised in Kiana.

    I’ve dedicated my career to the communities of District 40 through my work at the Red Dog Mine, the Alaska State Legislature, the City of Kiana, Inuit Circumpolar-Alaska and most recently with the North Slope Borough and Northwest Arctic Borough joint-partnership. I have served as a volunteer in several capacities promoting healthy rural communities through service work in an effort to empower our children to lead meaningful and wholesome lives.

    As a candidate for State House, my best qualification is my Kobuk River upbringing, having lived through the very issues that I have spent my life working to improve upon. It is my goal to take both my life and work experience and apply this level of advocacy and problem solving in the Alaska State Legislature.

    I respectfully ask for your vote in the Primary Election on August 28th.

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  • A Strong Voice for a Changing Arctic

    Onshore oil and gas development in the Arctic has fueled Alaska’s economy over the past fifty years. While the future of onshore investment by oil companies is in question – the Federal government, the State government and the oil industry have staked their future offshore in the Chuckchi and Beaufort Seas. It is our obligation as residents of the North to ensure that the operators, as well as the State and Federal Government, understand the delicate balance between our people, our land, and our oceans. While we have been patient with the permitting process, and diligent in making sure our voices are heard – we must not stop – District 40 needs a representative who listens to the people and who is equipped to negotiate a future that will protect our Iñupiaq way of life.

    Solutions to Rural Alaska’s Energy Crisis

    The development of an Alaska Gas pipeline must benefit Rural Alaska significantly.

    Sustainable Local Economies

    We must build sustainable and independent rural communities by developing a relevant workforce, promoting independent community planning efforts and supporting local businesses.

    Secure and Healthy Communities

    We must continue to advocate for improved public safety and promote health and wellness initiatives in rural communities.

    Culturally Relevant Education Systems

    We must ensure that education systems in Rural Alaska incorporate local culture and language into instruction and testing.

    Adequate Healthcare

    We must work to foster a partnership between the State and Federal governments to ensure that health care services are adequate and fully funded.

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    8901 Marmora Road, Glasgow, D04 89GR.

    Telephone:907-315-0240
    E-mail: gretaforhouse@gmail.com

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    NATIVE EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATION

    Greta spent 5 years fighting for Native hire and administering education programs at the Red Dog Mine.

    LEGISLATIVE EXPERIENCE

    As Legislative Aide to Senator Olson, a member of the Senate Finance Committee, Greta gained a solid understanding of the needs of District 40 and the Legislative process while forming strategic alliances.

    RURAL EDUCATION

    At the Alaska Humanities Forum Greta was effective in building relationships between rural and urban educators, students and families. Greta was also instrumental in securing the organization’s first State appropriation used to develop a Alaska History & Culture curriculum being used in high schools throughout the state.

    INUPIAQ LANGUAGE AND YOUTH PROGRAMS

    During Greta’s tenure with ICC and ICYC, she worked diligently on Inupiaq language revitalization by organizing an International Inuit Language Symposium. In this role, she also traveled to other Arctic countries including Greenland and Norway and gained a meaningful international perspective on Arctic policy relative to the Alaskan Arctic. Greta remains a strong advocate and champion for Inuit youth.

    PUBLIC SAFETY ADVOCACY

    Together with local and regional officials, Greta successfully lobbied the Department of Public Safety in establishing a Trooper Post in Selawik.

    RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

    As a consultant to the North Slope Borough, Greta created the Arctic Economic Development Summit Implementation Program and was involved in the Community Economic Mapping Pilot Project in Pt. Lay, in partnership with ASRC.

    COMMUNITY ORGANIZING

    Greta’s integral community service includes combating suicide and domestic violence, and promoting nutrition and an active lifestyle.

    ALASKA JOURNAL OF COMMERCE TOP FORTY UNDER 40 RECOGNITION

    In 2010 Greta was a recipient of this annual award recognizing the state’s top professionals.

  • Support Greta Schuerch

    District 40 needs a representative who listens to the people and who is equipped to negotiate a future that will protect our Iñupiaq way of life.