Alaska Natives
In 1936, the Indian Reorganization Act (IRA) was extended to include Alaska Natives. As Alaska did not become a state until 1959, the Alaskan Natives were passed over as termination policy formed in 1953. The fervor for termination faded before Alaska Natives became subjects of the discussion. Alaska Natives hurriedly filed land claims with the Department of the Interior as state land selections and statehood drew closer.