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The Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska (Tlingit & Haida) has launched the Pelican Supplemental Small Business Relief program to provide relief to tribal citizen-owned small businesses.
Tlingit & Haida allocated $50,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for the Pelican Supplemental Small Business Relief program. The new program was developed based on recommendations received from Tlingit & Haida's Pelican Delegate on how best to prioritize and provide meaningful local response to the needs of tribal citizens registered to Pelican who have experienced economic hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
This new wave of funding is specific to supporting tribal citizen small business owners who are on Tlingit & Haida’s official voting list for the community of Pelican and at least 50% owner. Tribal citizens can apply to receive reimbursement up to $5,000 for eligible business expenses or costs incurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The receipts submitted for relief assistance must be different from those submitted under Tlingit & Haida's general Rescue Small Business Relief program.
The program will run through December 29, 2023 or until all funds have been expended. The period for reimbursable expenses is January 1 - December 29, 2023.
The grants distributed to small business owners under the Pelican Supplemental Small Business Relief program are considered taxable income. Businesses are advised to contact their accountants or tax preparers on how this could affect their tax return.
To learn more about the Pelican Supplemental Small Business Relief program or to complete the application, click the link below.
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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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President Emeritus Edward K. Thomas Selected for Governor's Arts & Humanities Award |
Congratulations to President Emeritus Edward K. Thomas who has been selected for a Governor's Arts and Humanities award!
An announcement on the eight individuals selected for an award was made in a press release issued last Friday.
President Emeritus Thomas served as Tlingit & Haida's President for over 27 years before retiring in 2014.
"Ed’s role as past president of Tlingit & Haida has made a positive, long-lasting impact not only on the Tlingit and Haida people of Southeast Alaska, but also on the entire state. He has been a tireless advocate for Native self-determination and self-governance. He is a true warrior for our people and communities, and deserves this recognition," shared President Richard Chalyee Éesh Peterson.
The Governor's Arts and Humanities awards recognize Alaskans for their statewide service, leadership, and impact. Eight awards will be presented this year to honor Alaskans who have used their creativity and passion to enrich the lives of other Alaskans; support, teach, and inspire others; unite people within and across communities; and lift up and bring others’ stories to life.
2023 Governor's Arts & Humanities Awardees:
- John Damberg, Individual Artist
- Hope Studios at Hope Community Resources, Arts Business Leadership
- Marjorie Kunaq Tahbone, Margaret Nick Cooke Award for Alaska Native Arts and Languages
- Christa Bruce, Arts Education Leadership
- Edward K. Thomas, Distinguished Service to the Humanities in Community
- Ayaprun Loddie Jones, Distinguished Service to the Humanities in Education
- Frances Ann "Fran" Ulmer, Distinguished Service to the Humanities in Leadership
- Marie "Pipiyaq" Paul, Lifetime Award for Distinguished Service to the Humanities
The awards ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at the Marriott hotel in Anchorage, Alaska. Further details on the awards ceremony can be found at www.akgovawards.org/awards.
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Education Tours Travel Scholarship Available |
Have you been looking at schools you are interested in attending after you graduate from high school? Perhaps you are wondering if the school is the right fit for you, what the campus is like or how you would fit into the space.
Tlingit & Haida’s Navigators program is here to help high school students with their post-secondary education exploration. Travel scholarships are available to provide an opportunity for students to visit a school of their choice with one parent or caregiver.
Travel Scholarship Requirements:
- Must be a high school student (grade 9-12)
- Must be a student of the Juneau School District, Southeast Island School District, Hydaburg City Schools, Klawock City Schools, or Craig City Schools
Deadline to Apply: Monday, August 7, 2023
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Missing & Murdered Indigenous People Rally |
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Date: Friday, May 5, 2023
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Alaska State Capitol Building (120 4th Street • Juneau, AK)
Join Tlingit & Haida for a rally and march to show solidarity and honor our Missing & Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP). There will be guest speakers at the steps of the Alaska State Capitol building, followed by a march to Marine Park. Please wear red or dress in your regalia and bring your drum. Photos of loved ones missing and/or murdered and signs are also welcome.
Guest Speakers:
- Fran Houston (Land Acknowledgement)
- Senator Jesse Kiehl
- Representative Andi Story
- Representative Sara Hannan
- City & Borough of Juneau Assembly Member Christine Woll
- Kara Hollatz, Southeast Alaska Delegation Representative for U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan
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Seattle Native Youth Olympics Day Camp |
Date: Saturday, May 6, 2023
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: North Seattle College, Roy Flores Wellness Center (9600 College Way N. • Seattle, WA)
Tlingit & Haida invites Seattle-area youth ages 6-18 to attend a Native Youth Olympics (NYO) day camp.
NYO is a collection of games that test strength, agility, balance, endurance and focus. The games are based on hunting and survival skills of the Indigenous people of Alaska and across the Arctic going back hundreds of years.
For more information, contact NYO Coach and Wellness Coordinator Kyle Worl at kworl@ccthita-nsn.gov or 907.227.4998.
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Dates: Every Wednesday (May 10 - 24, 2023)
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: Mendenhall Valley Library (3025 Diamond Park Loop • Juneau, Alaska)
The Adulting 101 class is for youth ages 16-27 and will help them learn money management, time management, job interviewing skills, résumé development, how to look and apply for housing, explore secondary education options and skills to manage their mental health. Attend each weekly class for a chance to win some great door prizes and an amazing grand prize!
The classes will conclude with a Reality Check event held with community partners on Saturday, June 10, 2023.
There will also be a virtual option for people who cannot attend in person. Please register to receive the Zoom webinar link.
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Dates: August 16 - 18, 2023
Location: Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall (320 W. Willoughby Ave. • Juneau, AK)
Join Tlingit & Haida’s Community & Behavioral Services (CBS) Healing Center for a Men’s Healing Summit focused on creating space to address unique issues faced by men, such as expressing emotions in a healthy way, understanding mental health and substance use issues, how to ask for support and recognizing you are not alone.
Men sharing lived experiences can make a lasting difference in our communities. We hope you will join us!
Highlights:
- Special Guest Speakers
- Stories of Lived Experience
- Workshop on How to Set Up a Men’s Group
- Networking
- Cultural Values Discussion
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Our Mission
“Preserve our sovereignty, enhance our economic and cultural resources, and promote
self-sufficiency and self-governance for our citizens.”
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