1984-1987 Willie Hensley
1984-1987 Willie Hensley
![Portrait of Willie Hensley](/uajourney/regents/1984-1987-willie-hensley/28o6ucy7tm.jpg)
Anchorage
William (Willie) Hensley, originally from Kotzebue, wrote the paper, "What Rights to Land Have the Alaska Natives: The Primary Issue," which provided the background that many Native Alaskans needed to begin the land claims process.
Hensley was a founder of NANA Regional Corporation, served as a director for 20 years and concluded his career there as president. He was a founder of Maniilaq, the regional non-profit organization representing tribes in the Kotzebue region, and was involved in the formation of the Alaska Federation of Natives and served as executive director, president and co-chairman. Hensley served as commissioner of commerce and economic development for Governor Tony Knowles, and is currently manager of federal government relations for Alyeska Pipeline Service Company.
Interview with , on the passage of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA), on 六合彩汇A LitSite
- Guest Lecture at the 3rd Annual Alaska Book Festival