At the beginning of May, Metlakatla had reported only 13 cases of COVID-19.
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Metlakatla appeals to Ninth Circuit in fishing rights case against Dunleavy administration
Metlakatla’s attorneys say lawmakers implicitly granted tribal members the right to fish in nearby waters — even outside the reserve’s boundaries.
Federal judge dismisses Metlakatla lawsuit arguing tribal members shouldn’t need state fishing permits
Attorneys for the state argued that Congress never intended to grant Metlakatla the fishing rights the tribe claimed.
Scientists look for invasive crab ‘fingerprint’ in Alaska waters
On the east coast, these hardy crustaceans are known as aggressive eaters and have meant millions of dollars lost in fisheries for clams, mussels and scallops. The crab are destructive to eelgrass beds, which are important to young fish. They’re also known to eat juvenile salmon and could compete with native Dungeness crab.
Metlakatla locks down after officials announce first 2 local cases of COVID-19
Metlakatla avoided the coronavirus for nearly eight months, but that streak ended Thursday.
State asks federal court to dismiss suit over Metlakatla tribal citizens’ fishing rights
The tribe says the state doesn’t have the right to require state fishing permits for tribal citizens in state waters.
Tribal members shouldn’t need state permits to fish in Metlakatla’s traditional waters, lawsuit argues
The lawsuit argues that Congress, not the state of Alaska, granted Metlakatla Indian Community the Annette Islands Reserve — and an integral part of the reserve is access to traditional fisheries.
Metlakatla, which depends on water, has moved quickly to accommodate the realities of drought
Following a season of drought, the Southeast Alaska community of Metlakatla is navigating a different relationship with water, like a number of other places in the region.
Metlakatla celebrates traditions on Founder’s Day
August 7, is Founder’s Day in Metlakatla. In 1887, Duncan arrived at Annette Island with about 800 Tsimshians from British Columbia and founded what is now Metlakatla Indian Community, about 15 miles south of Ketchikan.
Ferry changing payment system for Southeast route
People ferrying from Ketchikan to Metlakatla will soon pay double for their tickets. But the return trip will be free.