The Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska now has a direct agreement with the federal government to receive reimbursements for child welfare services.
Alaska Native Government & Policy
Tribal libraries across Alaska slash hours and programming amid Trump’s cuts
It’s not yet clear how widespread the cancellations are across Alaska – or the country more broadly.
Mine near Wrangell prompts tribal concerns about Canadian mining regulations
The new owners of the Red Chris Mine in British Columbia hope to expand the copper and gold project, which is already bigger than Wrangell Island.
Bill to create tribally-run public schools progresses through Alaska Legislature
The bill would create and fund a pilot program for five tribally-run public schools in the state, but it still has a long way to go before becoming law.
Tlingit and Haida cancels food distribution due to federal funding cuts
A USDA notice to Tlingit and Haida said that the tribe’s community food distributions “no longer effectuates agency priorities and that termination of the award is appropriate.”
Tlingit and Haida tribal assembly votes to limit number of delegates from outside Southeast Alaska
Tribal delegates from places like Seattle and Anchorage say this limits the voices from some of the largest communities of tribal members, but delegates from Southeast say this gives rural tribal members more of a voice.