William L. "Willie" Hensley (born June 17, 1941), also known by his Iñupiaq name Iġġiaġruk is a semi-retired Democratic politician known for his work regarding Native Alaskan land rights. Hensley played a critical role in the creation of the Alaskan Native Claim Settlement (ANCS) of 1971, one of the biggest & most important land claims for native people in US history. Hensley went on to serve a term on the Alaska House of Representatives (1967 – 1970) then a 4 year term in the Alaska Senate (1971 – 1974). Hensley also served another year on the Alaskan Senate from 1987 to 1988, nominated by the 6th Governor of Alaska Steve Cowper.
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17 June 1941 (age 84) Kotzebue, Alaska
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Zodiac | Gemini |
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