Josiah Patkotak
24:40 - 25:07
"We've also secured an MOA with Homeland Security to make sure that we have strong partnership with the federal government on cracking down on these hardcore drugs in our communities. Lastly, outside influences, whether it's the state, the federal government, or the industry. We need to lead with self-determination and local control"
“We've also secured an MOA with Homeland Security to make sure that we have strong partnership with the federal government on cracking down on these hardcore drugs in our communities. Lastly, outside influences, whether it's the state, the federal government, or the industry. We need to lead with self-determination and local control”
- Speaker
- Josiah Patkotak
- Timestamp
- 24:40 – 25:07
- Community
- Alaska News
- Location
- Barrow, Alaska
- Captured at
- September 28, 2026
From the transcript
We've also secured an MOA with Homeland Security to make sure that we have strong partnership with the federal government on cracking down on these hardcore drugs in our communities. Lastly, outside influences, whether it's the state, the federal government, or the industry. We need to lead with self-determination and local control, and we rely on the leadership within the communities to elevate their voices to make sure that we establish that ownership of the table, not just sitting at the table. Huiyinak.
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