The Central Council of Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska is holding its annual tribal assembly Wednesday through Friday at the Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall in Juneau.
Alaska Native Government & Policy
Trial date set in lawsuit challenging Alaska town’s new name
Critics of the new Inupiat Eskimo name of the nation’s northernmost town are taking their opposition to trial, despite losing a key legal fight last month.
Southeast tribal court builds on its experience
The Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska’s tribal court just celebrated its 10th anniversary. It’s adding programs for its next decade.
Income tax proposal well received at Alaska Native forum
Sealaska Corp. President Joe Nelson said the House majority has support from within the Native community.
House Majority Leader Chris Tuck pushes reforms to improve voter turnout
House Bill 1 would give people the option to permanently vote by mail and allow for same day registration, among other things. It’s intended to help rural Alaska especially — which tends to vote blue — which could help Democrats in statewide races.
Ekwok Natives Limited cuts ties with Nunamta Aulukestai
Ekwok Natives Limited’s board of directors voted Friday to cease its affiliation with Nunamta Aulukestai by a 4-1 vote.