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Tlingit & Haida eNews 10.7.22
News in this Edition...
  • Elders Winter Care Package
  • Youth Commission Application Period Extended
  • Tribal Court Community Survey
  • Subscribe to Receive Job Announcements
  • Training Opportunity: Pro Truck Driver Class
Upcoming Events:
  • Language Learning Opportunities
  • Fatherhood Is Sacred® Sessions
  • Native Youth Olympics Virtual Coach Training
Elders Winter Care Package
Tlingit & Haida would like to send a free winter care package to our cherished tribal citizen Elders.

If you are a tribal citizen Elder, who will be 65 years of age or older by December 31st, please complete the registration form to receive a care package. The registration period will close on Saturday, November 15th.

Eligibility Requirements:
  • Must be a tribal citizen of Tlingit & Haida.
  • Must be 65 years of age or older by December 31st.

Register Online: Click Here

Note: A separate registration form will need to be completed for each eligible tribal citizen Elder in the household.

If you need assistance completing the online registration form, please contact our Community Navigators program at 1.800.344.1432.
Youth Commission Application Period Extended
The application period for the Tlingit & Haida’s Youth Commission has been extended to October 31st. The commission functions as a working body of Tlingit & Haida and provides an opportunity for youth to develop leadership skills and learn about Tlingit & Haida’s governing structure and effective tools for advocacy.

Tlingit & Haida is looking for up to three youth representatives per Tlingit & Haida community to serve a two-year term. Share your voice and vision for our people’s future and join our Youth Commission!


To learn more about the Youth Commission, visit our website: www.ccthita-nsn.gov/government/youth/overview
Tribal Court Community Survey
Have you received judicial services from Tlingit & Haida's Tribal Court? The Whitener Group is conducting a community survey of our Tribal Court for the Bureau of Indian Affairs and we want to hear from our tribal citizens.

The survey is part of an overall assessment to help identify the Tribal Court's needs and will measure the performance of the Tribal Court in five areas:
  • Access to Justice
  • Expedition and Timeliness
  • Equality, Fairness and Integrity
  • Independence and Accountability
  • Tribal Specific Findings

Tribal Court Survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/ccthita

Tlingit & Haida’s Tribal Court has subject matter jurisdiction over a large range of civil and criminal issues including adoptions, child custody, child support, divorce, domestic violence, guardianship, marriage, and paternity. To learn more about our Tribal Court's judicial services or to view a court calendar of upcoming Trial and Appellate Court hearings, click here.

If you have questions regarding the community survey or Tribal Court, please email cclerk@ccthita-nsn.gov or call 907.463.7165.
Subscribe to Receive Job Announcements
Tlingit & Haida is committed to providing a workplace grounded in our tribal values and believes each employee contributes directly to the Tribe’s success. That’s why the Tribe provides competitive wages, an array of employee benefits and educational opportunities to help our employees achieve their career goals.

Be the first to receive email notices of new employment opportunities announced by Tlingit & Haida’s Human Resources (HR) department.

Subscribe Today: Click Here


Here are just some of the employee benefits Tlingit & Haida offers:
  • 16 Paid Holidays
  • Generous 401(k) & Roth Retirement Plans
  • Life Insurance
  • Health & Dental Insurance
  • 15% AT&T Cell Phone Discount
  • University Tuition & Fees Assistance
  • $30/Month for Health Club Memberships
Training Opportunity: Pro Truck Driver Class
Class Dates: Nov. 28 - Dec. 29, 2022
Cost: $15,000 (no tax)
Course Length: 160 Hours
Location: Juneau (In-Person Only)
Registration Link: Click Here

The Pro Truck Driver class is available to students 19 years and older. Students will receive the training necessary to be successful as an entry level truck driver.

Pre-Requisites:
  • Must be 19 years of age or older.
  • Must have a clean DMV driver’s history report.
  • Must complete a DOT physical.
  • Must complete a DOT drug test.
  • Must have a Real ID driver’s license and have held a driver’s license for a minimum of one year.

The Generations Southeast Community Learning Center offers a variety of in-person and online vocational training courses. To learn more about other courses offered, click here.

If you need help finding financial assistance to take the course, please contact our Generations Southeast at GenerationsSoutheast@ccthita-nsn.gov or 907.463.7375.
Upcoming Events
Language Learning Opportunities
Join Tlingit & Haida for our virtual Lingít (Tlingit language) and Xaad Kíl (Haida language) classes and Lingít Coffee Time with Elders!

The language classes are intended for beginners, but language learners of all levels are welcome to join. Participants will learn the language structure, including phonetics, vocabulary, word formation and grammatical construction.

Lingít Coffee Time with Elders will include a panel of Elders each week with conversations moderated by Yaandu.ein Paul Marks II. The conversations are designed to provide an immersive experience in the Lingít language and will focus on a variety of topics.
Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Alaska Time)
Location: Held via Zoom
Registration: Click Here
Dates: Mondays & Wednesdays
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Alaska Time)
Location: Held via Zoom
Zoom Link: Click Here
Dates: Fridays
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Alaska Time)
Location: Held via Zoom
Zoom Link: Click Here
Fatherhood Is Sacred® Sessions
We're pleased to announce our Fatherhood Is Sacred® (FIS) program is now offering a virtual class in addition to the weekly in-person classes held in Juneau, Alaska.

The 12-week program provides fathers (whether married, widowed, single or divorced) with curriculum focused on the sacredness of being a father and the importance of Alaska Native values, by approaching fatherhood from a culturally responsive viewpoint. Classes are open to fathers in all communities.
Juneau In-Person Class Option
Dates: Tuesdays (Oct. 4 - Dec. 20)
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM (Alaska Time)
Location: Andrew Hope Building • Second Floor (320 W. Willoughby Avenue)
Virtual Class Option
Dates: Wednesdays (Nov. 4 - Jan. 20)
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM (Alaska Time)
Location: Held via Zoom for Fathers Who Live Outside of Juneau
For more information, contact Christian Rowe at crowe@ccthita-nsn.gov.
Native Youth Olympics Virtual Coach Training
Date: Saturday, October 8, 2022
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Alaska Time)
Location: Zoom
Registration Link: Click Here

Do you have an interest in supporting Native Youth Olympics (NYO) in your school or community? Become a coach and start a team in your community! No experience is necessary to sign up for the free coach training. Equipment scholarships and training stipends are available on a limited basis.

For more information, contact Kyle Worl, NYO Coach and Wellness Coordinator at 907.277.4998 or kworl@ccthita-nsn.gov.
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