Juneau, AK (January 13, 2017) – The Department of Interior (DOI) announced Friday that it has approved Craig Tribal Association’s (CTA) land-into-trust application to place a 1.08-acre land parcel into federal Indian trust status. This is the first application from Alaska to be approved by DOI since it issued a final revised rule in 2014 expelling the […]
Juneau, AK (November 17, 2016) – Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska (Central Council) announced the hire of Ken Truitt as Deputy Chief Operating Officer. In this new role, Ken will work closely with Chief Operating Officer (COO) Corrine Garza to manage tribal assets, facilities, and operations to ensure an efficient and […]
ANCHORAGE – Governor Bill Walker on Thursday announced four new appointments to the Statewide Suicide Prevention Council. Recommendations from the council on how to reduce suicide, and its effect on individuals, families, and communities are provided annually to the Governor and state legislature. Suicide prevention is a top priority of the Walker-Mallott Administration. “Nothing hurts […]
JUNEAU, AK – Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska (Central Council) announced that Madeline Soboleff Levy (Shaa Xei di Tlaa / Gaayjuwaay) accepted a new position as General Counsel. Madeline formerly served as the Tribe’s Child Support Attorney where she provided legal services and representation in all paternity and child support cases. […]