Rescue Small Business Relief Startup Grant Program Relaunches |
The Rescue Small Business Relief Startup Grant program has relaunched to assist tribal citizens who have changed careers due to the negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and started a new business or plan to start a new business this year.
A total of $500,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding has been directed to the Rescue Small Business Relief Startup Grant program to provide a maximum of 200 grants (up to $2,500 per grant).
As a pre-requisite to apply for a grant, applicants will need to complete Spruce Root’s Business Basics online class.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be a tribal citizen of Tlingit & Haida
- Must be 18 years of age or older and able to file own tax return
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Must have a state business license issued after January 1, 2023
- Must be 50% owner of the small business
- Business must be actively managed by tribal citizen
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Must complete Spruce Root’s Business Basic online course
The funds must be expended in compliance with federal law and used by the applicant only to pay for startup business expenses such as product parts, supplies, and/or inventory.
Only one application per tribal citizen will be accepted and all applications will be processed in the order received. Tribal citizens who previously received a Rescue Small Business Relief grant from Tlingit & Haida are not eligible to apply.
The application period will close on December 29, 2023 at 4:00 PM (AKST) or when all funds have been expended.
The startup grants are considered taxable income and businesses are advised to contact their tax accountant to learn how this could affect their tax return.
Note: Please make sure you have your tribal enrollment number, business expense receipts and banking information available before beginning the online application. Tribal citizens who do not know their tribal enrollment number will need to submit a request to the Program Compliance department and update their contact information. Requests can be made by emailing enrollment@ccthita-nsn.gov or calling 907.463.7146. Tribal citizens can also update their address through the Tribe’s website (click here).
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Tlingit & Haida is pleased to announce the following new management hires: |
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Ralph (Góos'k') Wolfe recently joined Tlingit & Haida to serve as the new Seacoast Indigenous Guardians Network Manager under the Native Lands & Resources division.
In this capacity, Ralph will continue to build out the Seacoast Indigenous Guardians Network and implement environmental stewardship and economic sustainability projects that target traditional foods, energy and natural resources.
Ralph holds an Associate of Arts degree from the University of Alaska Southeast.
Prior to joining Tlingit & Haida’s Native Lands & Resources division, he served as the director of the Sustainable Southeast Partnership, community catalyst for Yakutat, and office manager for Yakutat Tlingit Tribe.
Ralph served as Tlingit & Haida’s Youth Representative and Sealaska's Youth Advisor (2008), mayor of Yakutat (2016), and as a Tlingit & Haida Delegate (2014-2022) and Vice President on the Executive Council (2016-2022).
Ralph is Tlingit and Haida and Eagle Frog of the Kooskadee clan. He is a lifelong Alaskan and was born and raised in Craig, Alaska on Prince of Wales Island. He lives in Yakutat with his wife Gloria and sons Jackson and Jace.
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Jackqueline Leight joined Tlingit & Haida as the Manager of Sacred Grounds Café. She was born in Seattle, Washington and is excited to return to Juneau, Alaska where she previously owned two successful businesses and gained over 20 years of supervisory experience.
In her role as the Sacred Grounds Café Manager, Jackqueline will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the café and ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction. Her vast experience in managing teams and her passion for providing exceptional customer service make her a valuable addition to Sacred Grounds. Tlingit & Haida looks forward to her bringing her positive energy and enthusiasm to Sacred Grounds Café.
When she is not working, Jackqueline enjoys beading, sewing, crocheting, and reading.
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Jessica Jones is the new Behavioral Health Clinical Director for the Tribe’s Community & Behavioral Services Healing Center.
She is a licensed Clinical Social Worker and received her master’s in social work from the University of Michigan. Her background is in mental and behavioral health care.
In her clinical work, Jessica uses attachment-oriented therapies through various methodologies to facilitate strong, healing relationships in people’s lives. She also uses motivational interviewing, solution-focused brief therapy, mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral therapy, and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy.
Jessica was born and raised in Michigan and enjoys participating in recreational sports like hockey, playing board games, spending time with loved ones near and far, camping, gardening, and learning to harvest the many natural resources abundant around Juneau.
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Tlingit & Haida will be holding a memorial service during the 88th Annual Tribal Assembly to be held April 19-21, 2023 in Juneau, Alaska. We are requesting photos of all tribal citizens who have passed away between 2022- 2023.
Help us honor our loved ones who have passed and submit a photo, name of the tribal citizen, year of birth and death, and the community they resided in to tribalassembly@ccthita-nsn.gov.
Deadline to Submit: Friday, March 31, 2023
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Food Truck Naming Contest Winners |
Gunalchéesh, Háw’aa to all who submitted an entry for the Smokehouse Catering food truck.
Tlingit & Haida received more than 700 suggestions and the name selected is "Smokehouse To Go," which was submitted by Frances Andrews, Irene Lampe, Ramona Gerber and Robert Shedlosky. Great minds think alike!
Keep an eye out for our new food truck in Juneau, Alaska that will offer a menu of fry bread tacos, quesadillas, burgers, salads, nachos and chowder all made with wild Alaskan seafood.
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Support Our Tribal Businesses in Best of Juneau Competition |
Did you know several of Tlingit & Haida's businesses have been nominated for the Best of Juneau competition? Let's show our support for our businesses and staff who go above and beyond and are truly the ‘Best of Juneau'!
Make sure to cast your vote online (click here) every day from now until Wednesday, February 15!
Businesses Nominated:
- Sacred Shine Auto Detailing (Best Auto Detailing)
- Sacred Grounds Café (Nominated for Multiple Categories)
- Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall (Best Event Space)
- Smokehouse Catering (Best Catering)
- Little Eagles and Ravens Nest Child Care (Nominated for Multiple Categories)
- T&H Logistics (Best Junk/Hauling)
Aak'w Rock Indigenous Music Festival has also been nominated for best event/festival!
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Executive Council Meeting |
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Date: Thursday, February 9, 2023
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Call-In: 1.669.900.9128
A meeting of Tlingit & Haida’s Executive Council will take place this Thursday, February 9, via Zoom video conference.
All Delegates, Tlingit & Haida Community Council members and tribal citizens are welcome to attend.
A draft of the agenda will be made available on our website soon (click here).
For questions or more information, contact the Office of the President at 907.463.7142 or email otp@ccthita-nsn.gov.
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Native Issues Forum with Juneau Legislative Delegation |
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Date: February 10, 2023
Time: Noon - 1:00 PM
(Doors Open at 11:30 AM)
Guest Speakers: Juneau Legislative Delegation
Location: Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall • 320 W. Willoughby Ave. • Juneau, Alaska 99801
Join Tlingit & Haida this Friday, February 10, for the kickoff of our 2023 Native Issues Forum series with our Juneau Legislative Delegation - Senator Jesse Kiehl, Representative Sara Hannan and Representative Andi Story!
The forums include a free lunch and feature legislative updates, panel discussions and presentations on a wide range of topics important to our communities. All forums are open to the public and include a free lunch.
2023 Native Issues Forum Dates: February 10 • February 21 • March 6 • March 20
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