Southeast Alaska

Grand Opening of Walter Soboleff Building to Kick Off this Week

By Kathy Dye | SHI on May 12, 2015 Featured, General News, Sealaska Region, Southeast Alaska

Sealaska Heritage Institute will have a Grand Opening Ceremony for the Walter Soboleff Building on May 15, 2015. It will kick off at 8:30 am in front of the building on Seward St. with a formal ceremony, which will be followed by a canoe welcome immediately following the morning ceremony, then a traditional ceremony, scheduled […]

Governor Walker Adopted into Kaagwaantaan Clan

By Grace Jang | Office of the Governor on Apr 23, 2015 Featured, Sealaska Region, Southeast Alaska, State

JUNEAU – Governor Bill Walker said today he is honored the Kaagwaantaan clan adopted him—an honor bestowed upon very few Alaskan leaders. “I am so humbled, honored and touched the Kaagwaantaan (pronounced “COG-won-tahn”) has embraced me into the clan’s fold,” Governor Walker said. “Being welcomed into the Tlingit community, and getting to take part in […]

Governor Walker Signs Emergency Adoption Regulations

By Grace Jang | Office of the Governor on Apr 17, 2015 Ahtna Region, Aleut, Arctic Slope, Bering Straits, Bristol Bay, Calista Region, Chugach Region, Cook Inlet, Doyon Region, Featured, Interior Alaska, Koniag Region, NANA Region, North Slope/Northwest Alaska, Sealaska Region, Southcentral, Southeast Alaska, Southwest Alaska, State

JUNEAU—Governor Bill Walker and Lieutenant Governor Byron Mallott took significant steps today to ease the adoption process of Alaska Native children to allow them to stay with relatives or tribal members. Gov. Walker has filed legislation that will to allow for more flexibility in the adoption petition form. This will ensure that the preference for […]

Legislature Brings Alaska Native Corporations’ Rules up to Date

By Jeremiah Campbell | AK Legislature on Apr 16, 2015 Ahtna Region, Aleut, Arctic Slope, Bering Straits, Bristol Bay, Calista Region, Chugach Region, Cook Inlet, Doyon Region, Featured, Interior Alaska, Koniag Region, NANA Region, North Slope/Northwest Alaska, Rural, Sealaska Region, Southcentral, Southeast Alaska, Southwest Alaska

Juneau, Alaska – The Alaska Legislature today, with a vote of 18-1 in the Alaska Senate, voted to empower Alaska Native Corporations with the ability to adjust quorum requirements. House Bill 149, by Representative Lance Pruitt, gives Alaska Native Corporations that were incorporated before July 1, 1989, the option to amend their articles of incorporation, […]