Tlingit and Haida president calls for unity amid federal uncertainty at tribal assembly in Juneau

Tlingit and Haida president calls for unity amid federal uncertainty at tribal assembly in Juneau

Chalyee Éesh Richard Peterson, president of Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska, speaks at the 90th annual Tribal Assembly in Juneau on Wednesday, April 18, 2025. (Photo by Clarise Larson/KTOO) The president of Southeast Alaska’s largest tribal organization called for unity as proposed federal funding cuts could drastically impact the future of the tribe.  On Wednesday, more than 120 delegates of the Central Council…

Tlingit and Haida's 90th tribal assembly will feature constitutional convention amidst 'crazy times' Impacts of federal and state turmoil on tribal issues likely to loom large at three-day gathering

A constitutional convention along with candid discussions of difficult federal and state issues that have surfaced in recent months are scheduled during the three-day 90th annual Tribal Assembly by the Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska starting Wednesday. More than 120 delegates from 21 communities in Alaska, Washington and California are scheduled to gather at...