Very few tribes in Alaska have authority over land, so they haven’t had a way to open reservation-style casinos like tribes in the Lower 48. Many, like Tlingit and Haida, have sought to assert authority over Native allotments — like this one — owned by individual tribal citizens.
Alaska Native Government & Policy
Alaska Legislature considers exempting some Native corporations from public disclosure
Current law requires them to share financial information publicly if they have more than 500 shareholders.
A tribal project is producing hyper-local climate data and strategies for Haines
The goal is to identify and plan for potential climate impacts on traditional life and infrastructure in the area.
Tlingit and Haida tribal citizens elect new delegates following election rule change
This election, Juneau welcomed nine new delegates and 11 returning delegates, who will each serve a two-year term.
UAS and Tlingit & Haida partner to create School of Indigenous Studies in ‘historic moment’
The University of Alaska Southeast and the Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska are working together to create a School of Indigenous Studies.
A voice for change: Remembering Marlene Johnson, a pioneer in the fight for Native rights
After the passage of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, Marlene Johnson went on to become one of the state’s most influential Native leaders.