The fort was built following the Battle of Old Sitka in 1802 when the Kiks.ádi ousted Russian colonists from a site around seven miles north. Its exact location was uncertain until now.
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State predicts commercial herring harvest will fall short of annual limit
The annual fishery didn’t happen at all in 2019 and 2020. Most of the herring were young and too small to meet international market demands, and the pandemic posed other challenges in 2020.
Sitka Tribe scores one win in herring lawsuit and tries for another
The Sitka Tribe of Alaska in November won another round in its legal fight with the state over the management of the commercial herring fishery. And next week the court will hear new oral arguments and decide whether the state has upheld its constitutional responsibilities in its management of the fishery.
Researchers warn of elevated toxins in shellfish from several Gulf of Alaska beaches
The data is meant to help tribal citizens, and others, make educated decisions about where and when they’re harvesting.
Sitka Tribe wins 1st round in herring sac roe fishery suit against state of Alaska
The Sitka Tribe of Alaska has won a round in its longstanding suit against the state over the management of the Sitka Sound sac roe herring fishery.
Despite conflict over subsistence, state plans to double commercial harvest of Sitka Sound herring
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game announced the target for the 2020 season would be 25,824 tons.
Court training aims to improve outcomes in child welfare cases
Attendees said in-person communication is invaluable in resolving thorny issues.
Sitka Tribe, National Park Service in talks over who will lead interpretation at historical park
After the agreement expired, the Sitka tribe was given four days to vacate and remove its property from the park.
‘Potentially lethal’ toxins found in Juneau shellfish
A group that monitors shellfish toxin levels is warning Juneau residents not to consume shellfish from locations in the Auke Bay area.
Climate change looks different in Southeast Alaska. Here’s how tribes are planning for that.
The Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska has a climate change adaptation plan. It wants the region to be included in the climate change discussion.