Southeast Alaska’s Tlingit and Haida Central Council has joined My Brother’s Keeper, a nationwide effort to help young men of color succeed.
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Family, friends celebrate first annual Walter Soboleff Day
Soboleff would’ve been 106 years old on Friday. He died in 2011 at the age of 102.
Remembering Harvey B. Marvin
Tlingit elder Harvey B. Marvin, of Juneau, has died at the age of 81
Tlingit-Haida central council elects new president
Richard Peterson of Kasaan is the new president of the Tlingit-Haida central council
Sequestration to hit regional tribal programs
The Tlingit and Haida Central Council expects some financial challenges in the coming years.
Central Council tribal assembly meets in Juneau
The Tlingit-Haida Central Council holds its 78th Annual Tribal Assembly in Juneau this week.
Otter-bounty bill faces opposition
Legislation proposing sea-otter bounties will get its first hearing next week. It’s already drawing opposition from environmental groups and the federal marine mammal protection agency.
Tribal leader opposes assault weapons
An influential Southeast Alaska tribal leader says he supports banning assault weapons. Tlingit-Haida Central Council President Ed Thomas says the proposed ban should not be considered a gun-rights issue.
Southeast Native leader opposes oil tax cuts
A key Southeast Native leader is asking the Legislature to not lower oil taxes. Tlingit-Haida Central Council President Ed Thomas says Alaska needs the revenue. He also says oil companies are already making huge profits.
Native groups oppose expanded otter pelt sales
Several Alaska Native organizations oppose a legislative effort to increase sea otter harvests.