June/July 2013 - Central Council Tlingit Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska

Tlingit & Haida Central Council
Tribal News
June/July 2013
Cara Wallace
2013 Native American Congressional Intern
Central Council Tlingit & Haida Indian
Tribes of Alaska (Central Council) is pleased
to announce that Cara Wallace, a tribally
enrolled citizen and current law student, is
one of 12 students that have been selected
as Udall Foundation 2013 Native American
Congressional Interns. According to the
Udall Foundation, interns were selected by an
independent review committee of nationally
recognized Native educators and tribal policy
leaders on the basis of academic achievement
and a demonstrated commitment to careers
in tribal public policy.
Cara Wallace
Cara is Navajo, Haida, Tlingit, and Tsimshian from Saxman, Alaska.
She is the daughter of Lee and Winona Wallace (Saxman) and the
granddaughter of the late Bill and Dorothy Wallace (Ketchikan). She
was adopted by her grandfather’s people and is Haida Raven, Brown
Bear.
Cara is currently pursuing her J.D. at the University of Arizona James
E. Rogers College of Law. Prior to this, she worked for eight years as an
educational administrator at Dartmouth College and Ketchikan Indian
Community. She double-majored in Government and Native American
Studies at Dartmouth College. Cara hopes to use her education to
help tribal communities solve complex social, economic, legal, and
political problems. She is especially interested in natural resources
management, economic development, and self-governance issues. Cara
is also committed to revitalizing the Haida language and works to
incorporate its use in her everyday life. She loves dancing, harvesting
traditional foods, reading, and spending time with friends and family.
Cara will be interning with the U.S. Department of the Interior, Office
of the Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Indian Affairs.
“I am excited for the opportunity to learn about the work of one
of Indian Country’s most important federal regulatory agencies,”
said Cara. “I am looking forward to contributing to the Assistant
Secretary’s policy issues, especially those involving Alaska.”
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INSIDE
I • Congratulations Kendri Cesar
• News from Finance
• Geraldine Gardner-Rivera
• Congratulations Rose Westika
• Vena Talea Stough
• Training Services
• Crystal Ellis
• Agnes Lundy
• Distance Delivery Education News
• TANF Success Story
• Foster Parent Appreciation Night
• Paula Casperson Chosen Principal of
Juneau-Douglas High School
• Fatherhood is Sacred Program News
• Angoon Head Start Graduation
• Community Visits to Seattle and
Petersburg
• Raeanne Holmes
• Central Council Hires Tribal
Transportation Manager
• RiteTrack Training Held
• Introducing “www.zimonzays.com”
• 78th Annual Tribal Assembly
• Tribal Assembly Snap Shots
• 2013 Walking In Balance
• Mark Your Calendars
• T&H Washington Chapter‘s - 7th
Biennial Southeast Native Culture Fair
• Héen Latinee Experimental Forest
Enters Into MOU
• Kaley Nauska Shares Success Story
• Child Care
• Higher Education
• 17th Annual Spring King Salmon
Derby
• Are Your Children & Grandchildren
Enrolled Tribal Citizens
• Sheila Mitchell Joins E&T 477
Program
• Update Your Contact Information
• Soboleff-McRae Veterans Village
Breaks Ground

Congratulations Kendri Cesar
Please join Central Council in congratulating Ms. Kendri Cesar who finished and
passed the Alaska Bar exam and can now practice law in the State of Alaska.
Kendri is a member of the Kaach.ádi clan, and a child of the Lukaax.ádi clan. She is
the daughter of Ken Cesar and Jackie Dailey of Juneau, Alaska.
Kendri is a 2004 graduate of Juneau-Douglas High School where she not only excelled
academically but was also an outstanding basketball player and a four-year starter in
soccer cumulating in a State championship during her senior year. In 2008, Kendri
Kendri Cesar
graduated from Dartmouth College with a major in Environmental Studies and a
minor in Arabic Language/Literature; she then attended Harvard Law School, graduating in 2012.
Kendri will begin working for Sonosky, Chambers, Sachse, Endreson & Perry, LLP, which is a national law firm
devoted to representing Native American interests in a variety of legal areas, with offices in Juneau, Anchorage,
Washington D.C., San Diego, and Albuquerque. Way to go Kendri! You are a shining role model for our Native
youth!
News from Finance
Submitted By: Theresa Belton
The Finance Department is pleased to announce that two of their staff, Pauline Walters and Laura Jim, received
their Occupational Endorsements as Accountants on May 5, 2013 from the University of Alaska Southeast.
Pauline serves the department as a Budget Accountant and Laura is the Payroll and Benefits Accountant.
Pauline has been with the
Finance Department for
over nine years. As Budget
Accountant, she oversees
the accounts payable staff.
Pauline is Raven/Dog
Salmon. She is the daughter
of Darrell and Christina
(Sharp) Smith of Juneau,
Alaska and the late
Pauline Walters
Peter Howe of Kingston,
Washington. She is married
to John Walters and has three children, Laura May,
Timothy and Amanda.
This achievement is the first of several goals Pauline
has for her education. She plans to continue college
this summer and intends to graduate with her
Accounting Technician Certificate this fall, followed
by her A.A.S in Business Administration next
spring. Pauline’s long-term goal is to graduate with
her Bachelor of Business Administration with an
emphasis in Accounting by the fall of 2015.
Laura is Tlingit, Aleut,
Yeil Tak’dein’taan (Raven/
Sea Pigeon) of the Snail
House of Hoonah and
Woosh-kee-taan Yedi. She
is the daughter of Teresa
Germain-Reyes of Juneau,
Alaska and the late Robert
Lynn Poe of Seward, Alaska.
She is married to Joseph
Randal Jim and they have
Laura Jim
three children, Valarie Mae
Skelton, Kaden Dean Jim and Jaxin Ryker Jim.
Laura achieved her Accounting Technician
Certification in May 2009 and Associates of Applied
Science in May 2012.
“It is my next goal to graduate from UAS with a
Bachelor of Business Administration with an emphasis
in Accounting in December 2014,” said Laura.
“Education is the key to furthering your career and
knowledge. Continuing my education has been a long
process but it’s something I encourage everyone to do,
it really is never too late to further your education!”
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Geraldine Gardner-Rivera
First Alaska Student to Attend GREEN
Program in Costa Rico
Geraldine Gardner-Rivera with
brother William
Geraldine Gardner-Rivera, a
University of Alaska-Anchorage
(UAA) engineering student, is the
first Alaskan student to join the
Global Renewable Energy Education
Network (GREEN) Program. She
will attend a 12-day learning
program in Costa Rico this
summer.
“This trip will truly be a lifechanging,
door-opening experience for me,” Geraldine said. “I
hope to bridge the gap between textbook knowledge and real life
practices.” She recently completed her second year at UAA and is
an active member of the Alaska Native Science and Engineering
Program.
GREEN is an experiential learning program for students, faculty,
and professionals interested in the fields of alternative energy,
sustainability, business, policy and the environment.
Geraldine was selected from top candidates from leading Universities
across the world to participate in an educational adventure program
in Costa Rica where they explore the topics of renewable energy and
sustainability. Geraldine said she is looking forward to attending a
foreign country and taking in the cultural experience while learning
how other parts of the world implement sustainable living practices.
She also is the first Alaska Native to participate in the program.
Geraldine is the daughter of Myrna Gardner and Stephen Rivera.
From her mother’s side, she is Tlingit and Haida (Yeil, Duktoól, Weix
and comes from the Taakwáaneidi Hít, Heinya Kwaán). From her
father’s side she is Seneca Indian. Geraldine is an enrolled citizen of
the Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska
and the Klawock Cooperative Association tribal government. She is
also a shareholder and scholarship recipient of Sealaska Corporation
and Klawock Heenya Corporation.
GREEN Program Director Alex Tanenbaum said the program and
faculty look forward to Geraldine’s participation and the perspective
she will bring to the group as an Alaska Native.
Information about the GREEN Program can be found at
https://thegreenprogram.com/#page=#students-page-hash.
Congratulations
Rose Westika
Rose Westika
Central Council is pleased to announce
that Rose Westika received her Associate
of Applied Science (AAS) - Network
Systems Administration Degree from the
ITT Technical Institute in Spokane, WA,
graduating with honors (3.8 GPA) on
March 15, 2013.
Rose was born in San Francisco,
California and raised in Juneau,
Alaska. She is Raven/Dog Salmon and
the daughter of Juneau delegate Ella
Bennett and the late Samuel Westika
Sr. of Sheridan, Wyoming. She has one
son, Trey Westika, and is a very proud
grandma to her first grandchild, Holden
Brian Westika.
Rose is the former longtime Executive
Assistant to Chief Operating Officer
Corrine Garza. She served the tribe
for over two decades before deciding
to follow her heart in to the computer
field. She is currently enrolled in ITT’s
Information Systems and Cybersecurity
Bachelor of Science Degree program
and states, “I wish I had had the
discipline out of high school to
continue my education but I am so
glad I decided to do it now. I hope that
I inspire someone to continue their
education regardless of age. This has
been a rewarding experience and I look
forward to sharing this knowledge after
graduating.”
Congratulations Rose!
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Vena Talea Stough
Submitted By: Leslie Isturis
The Higher Education Program is pleased to share that student Vena Talea
Stough attended a Federal Subsistence Board Meeting in January for her
Biology class. The following are edited excerpts from a short paper by Vena
written for college credit: “While attending the Federal Subsistence Board
Meeting, I chose to focus on the proposal submitted by the Southeast Alaska
Subsistence Regional Advisory Council (FP 13-19). Proposal FP 13-19 requests
Vena Talea Stough with grandma Yvonne
that the annual guideline harvest level (GHL) for the subsistence sockeye
salmon fishery on the Stikine River be increased from 600 sockeye salmon to 2,000 sockeye salmon. I have
been subsistence fishing for sockeye on the Stikine River with my family and friends for years. This proposal is
important because it has components of not only federal regulations but also is a part of the U.S./Canada Pacific
Salmon Treaty of 1985. During the meeting, I called a local gillnetter and asked him about the local meetings
and we discussed some of the topics that came to me while I was listening to other proposals. I explained my
views and was happy to find they were already being addressed. It will be interesting to me what the TRP says
about the deferment and if these future issues will actually have to be discussed with the TRP since they are
not about amounts of fish retained but topics like whether or not a new regulation needs to be drafted about
stopping overnight soaking of the nets to help cut back the seal predation that has been occurring. I hope that
I will be able to attend another meeting in the future and maybe it will be discussing a proposal that I had a
hand in at the ground level.”
We are very proud of Vena and believe she will fully represent the Tribe and its subsistence issues once she has
earned her BS in Natural Sciences. Great job Vena!
Training Services
Central Council offers a variety
of training opportunities to assist
enrolled citizens in obtaining selfsufficiency.
Computer classroom training and
vocational courses are offered
through the Vocational Training
& Resource Center (VTRC). In
addition to the VTRC’s training
opportunities, Central Council’s
Training Services Program offers
assistance for vocational training
to eligible applicants who lack
specific training or certification to
be considered for jobs.
For information on the Training
Services Program, contact:
Barbara Taug, Training Caseworker
Direct: 907.463.7160
Toll Free: 1.800.344.1432 ext. 7160
Email: btaug@ccthita.org
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Crystal Ellis
Crystal Ellis
Submitted By: Employment & Training
Crystal Ellis is a single mother of three
children. She moved to Juneau from Anchorage
to pursue her education at the University of
Alaska Southeast in the Accounting job field.
After moving to Juneau, she was hospitalized
due to a serious injury that almost ended
her life. After a long recovery, Crystal went
back to school to continue her AA degree in
Accounting and Small Business Management.
Crystal continues to stay focused even
though she had a life-altering change that
left her a single parent. In December 2012, Crystal obtained her Small
Business Management Certificate and plans to receive her AA degree in
Accounting in the Spring of 2014. Crystal believes ‘holding on tightly as
a family’ helped her through the hard times.
On June 19, 2013, Crystal accepted full-time employment with True
North as an Administrative Assistant.
The 477 staff is very proud of Crystal’s accomplishments and her
decisions regarding education and life.

Agnes Lundy
Submitted By: Barbara Taug
Employment & Training would like to
congratulate Agnes Lundy for completing her
college courses at the University of Alaska
Southeast (UAS).
Agnes is Yanyeidí from the Tlíen Hít (Big
House) of the Taku River. Her Tlingit name is
L’eex’indú.oo. She was born in Mt. Edgecumbe
and raised in Juneau. Her mother is Stephanie
Guanzon of Juneau. Her mother’s parents are
Agnes Lundy
Daisy Fox-Guanzon of Juneau and Esteban
Guanzon from the Philippines. Her father is Richard Lundy Sr. of Sitka.
His parents are Arthur Lundy of Skagway and Agnes Hope-Lundy of
Sitka. Agnes’ parents are Tillie and Andrew Hope of Sitka.
Agnes is proud of her heritage and of who she is. She wanted to help
her Native community somehow, so she enrolled at UAS/Sitka in the
Health Information Management Program (a total of sixty credits). She
graduated on May 5th and received her Associates of Applied Science
Degree, Healthcare Privacy and Security Certificate, Health Information
Management Coding Specialist Certificate, and Healthcare Information
Technology Endorsement. She is going to take the Registered Health
Information Technician (RHIT) and Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
exams this summer. She looks forward to working at an Alaska Native
healthcare facility that provides quality healthcare, helping their medical
records department run smoothly and efficiently.
Agnes said, “College and fear went hand in hand for me. I know this
is a cliché, (but so true) if I can do it, anyone can do it. College isn’t
easy, but anything can happen if you put your mind to it and make the
commitment. I highly recommend going to college. It’s never too late and
it’s okay to be scared, don’t let fear stop you. The payoff feels phenomenal!
Be like Nike and “Just Do It!” I’d like to give a shout out to Professor
Ernestine Hayes. She was my first English instructor at UAS. I was always
better at math and I struggled a bit with writing. I went to Ernestine for
help and she said, ‘Writing takes practice; the more you write, the better
you’ll get.’ She also said, ‘I’m only here to hold your hand before I give
you a shove.’ She must have noticed the look on my face at one point,
because she said, ‘Don’t think about how you can’t do it, think about how
you can do it.’ With that said, she gave me the shove. That was the best
advice anyone could’ve given me, because not only did I think about that
for writing, but I thought about that for all my classes. And she gave the
best pep talks in class! Gunalcheesh E., I’ll be forever grateful.”
“I’d also like to thank everyone that helped me financially to achieve my
goal: my mother Stephanie, Tlingit and Haida, Sealaska Heritage Institute,
and Goldbelt Heritage Foundation. Gunalcheesh!”
Agnes’ hard work and determination paid off. Congratulations on your
great achievement Agnes, we wish you the best on your new career!
Distance Delivery
Education News
Congratulations to Central Council’s
three most recent Distance Delivery
Education graduates: Monique
Imboden, Amy Skeek, and William
Warden.
Monique and Amy earned Medical
Administrative Assistant career
diplomas while William earned
an Administrative Assistant career
diploma.
Each has shown initiative,
concentration and perseverance -
qualities that will surely help them
achieve their goals!
For information on Distance Delivery
Education, contact:
Eli J. Derenoff
VTRC Program Coordinator
Distance Delivery Education
Direct: 907.463.7145 or
907.463.7122
Toll Free: 1.800.344.1432 ext. 7145
Email: ederenoff@ccthita.org
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The Office of Children’s Services (OCS) in partnership with Tribal
Family & Youth Services (TFYS) held an event in order to show
appreciation for Juneau’s foster parents. The event was held on Friday
May 31, 2013 at the Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall. In attendance were
approximately 115 guests, which included 14 foster families.
The Foster Parent Appreciation Night consisted of various children’s
activities including a fish pond, hula hoop contest, and face painting.
Dinner and dessert were served to the families while they enjoyed a
performance by the Yees Koo Woo dance group. During the performance,
children were welcomed to join the dancers and participate in Tlingit, Haida,
and Aleut traditional songs. TFYS and OCS had 13 kids’ pictures taken and
notarized for tribal identification cards.
Entertainment for the evening began with a guitar performance by Betty Marvin
and was followed by a medieval demonstration by the Society for Creative Anachronism
(SCA Group). Door prizes were given away throughout the night with sponsors sors including The Grind
Coffee Company, Pavitt’s Fitness, The Alaska Club, Goldbelt Corporation, Gross Alaska Theater, Augustus Brown
Swimming Pool, Glacier Gardens, Landscape Alaska, TFYS Family, and OCS Staff.
Overall, the event was a success! The children had fun, parents were able to connect with one another, and
families were reconnected to their Tlingit culture.
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Makayla Huls with
daughter Kiara
TANF Success Story
Teen Mom Graduates from High School
Foster Parent Appreciation Night
Submitted By: Ashley Hunt
Submitted By: Rodney Campbell
Makayla Huls is a tribal citizen of the Sitka Tribe of Alaska. Her proud parents are
mother, Jamie Huls, and father, Chester Huls. Makayla graduated from Pacific High
School with her diploma on May 23, 2013, at age 17. She achieved 12 University
of Alaska Southeast (UAS) college credits by completing the “Certified Nurse Aide
Program,” receiving a Certificate of Completion. She went on to pass the written
examination and skills evaluation with the “National Nurse Aide Assessment Program.”
This qualified Makayla to apply for her Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) License with the
State of Alaska. She received her State of Alaska CNA License on May 2, 2013.
Attending Makayla’s graduation ceremony, Co-Principal Phil Burdick stood up on the podium and presented
Makayla with an award given by Pacific High School. She was awarded with a certificate for an outstanding
demonstration of the, “Character Value of Perseverance.” Another speaker was from the University of Alaska
Southeast, who humbly stated that Makayla statistically beat the odds, giving birth to her daughter (Kiara), now
three years old, while she was attending Blatchley Middle School as an 8th grader. The UAS speaker recognized
Makayla in front of her peers, parents, and crowd attending the graduation ceremony. She was presented with
a Certificate of Recognition receiving the, “University of Alaska Scholars Award.” This award is given to the
top ten percent of all graduating seniors from Alaska high schools. It is an $11,000 scholarship to any of the 15
University of Alaska campuses.
Makayla is currently enrolled as a full-time college student with UAS attending the 2013 summer semester. She
will continue to work towards her long-term goal in nursing. The 477 staff would like to congratulate Makayla
for all her education efforts!

Paula Casperson Chosen Principal of
Juneau-Douglas High School
Newly hired JDHS principal Paula Casperson visits with Alaska Native
students during lunch in the Johnson O’Malley classroom. Standing L-R:
Jessica Billy, Elijah Marks, Paula Casperson, Iris Plcher, and Ruby Nashoanak;
Sitting L-R: Miranda Harvey and Rolonda Scaife.
The Juneau School District is pleased to announce that Paula Casperson
has been chosen as the next principal of Juneau-Douglas High School
(JDHS). Paula is currently the Assistant Principal at JDHS, where she has
served for the past nine years. She will lead a staff of about 60, and a
diverse student body of 685 next year at JDHS.
The appointment follows a national search for a principal. The process
included input from the community, staff and students as well as public
interviews of the candidates. As a result, the JDHS Principal Interview
Committee put Paula at the top of their list.
Juneau Superintendent Glenn Gelbrich says, “Following a comprehensive
process with local and national candidates, we are delighted that Paula
is the new principal of JDHS.” He added, “She was the overwhelming
preference of the interview committee based on her skills, as well as her
knowledge of and commitment to the community.”
Paula holds a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from Stanford University,
a Masters of Arts in Teaching from Stanford University, and a Masters
in Educational Leadership from University of Alaska. She completed
her administrative work in the Educational Leadership program at the
University of Alaska. Paula has also received special training in areas
critical for effective school leadership, such as Master Schedule Building,
Professional Learning Communities (PLC) and Advancement Via
Individual Determination (AVID).
In 2013, Paula received the William Demmert Leadership Award for
lifetime achievment for significant contributions to the education of
Alaska Native children and youth.
Paula succeeds Ryan Alsup, who has accepted a high school principal
position in his home state of Colorado.
Submitted By: Johnson O’Malley Program
Paula Casperson
My father is Paul Dybdahl and
my mother is Claudia Dybdahl.
My mother was adopted by Elsie
Pratt so I am T’akdeintaan. My
father and the bulk of his extended
family are icy strait point kids,
still residing in the community
of Hoonah. I am lucky that my
husband Robert (teacher at Floyd
Dryden) and our two daughters
Carlynn and Bristol can call Juneau
and Hoonah home.
“I really enjoyed the opportunity to
talk with people at Central Council
as a part of the interview process. I
have been a teacher/administrator
at JDHS for 16 years and I have
not had the chance to come in and
talk with community members in
such an honest and sincere setting.
Being from Juneau doesn’t mean
that I know all the answers to all
of the hard questions - so it was a
learning opportunity for me. I hope
that we can continue conversations
in the coming years, and that the
circle can be expanded to current
employees not just prospective
ones.”
“I have been lucky enough to
have worked with Early Scholars,
CHOICE and AVID for many many
years. One of the hardest decisions
I have made in my education career
was to leave the classroom of Early
Scholars when I was offered this
job as Assistant Principal. What
I know to be true for most of
our kids is that having a sense of
community is critical for student
success. Our programs that offer
wrap around support are essential
at Juneau-Douglas High School.”
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Fatherhood Is Sacred Program Update
Submitted By: Shaun Guthrie
Employment & Training is pleased to announce that four participants recently
completed the 12-week Fatherhood Is Sacred program. The basis of the program
covered the Sacredness of being a father, the principles all fathers must live by, and
the importance of the Native Alaskan/Native American heritage and how it applied
to fathers in the past and how it applies now. The program defines a successful
Fatherhood Foundation in five aspects of life: Creator, Choice, Teachable, Wisdom,
and Service. During the 12 weeks we identified the importance of
character, integrity, Order vs. Chaos, power of choice, impact of vision in
our relationships, importance of truth, knowledge/experience/courage,
and service.
Aside from the curriculum, we also held family fun activity nights. This
was one of the more important aspects of the program, getting fathers,
spouses, and children together to play for a couple hours a week. Some
of our activities included: swimming, hiking, games, fishing, and other
subsistence activities.
We are proud to have sponsored a community picnic for tribal citizens on June 15th,
which
has been proclaimed National Native American Responsible Fatherhood Day.
The
picnic was held at Twin Lakes
and
had a great turnout with fathers
working the grills and gift bags for
all
l the kids.
E&T’s Fatherhood Is Sacred
Program started its new cycle
of workshops on Thursday, June
20th and all are welcome to
attend the meetings.
John Hawkins taking his turn at the grill
Please contact Shaun Guthrie
(907.463.7314) or Ian Petershoare (907.463.7737) for more information.
Angoon Head Start Graduation
Submitted By: Reanna Kookesh-Booth
Congratulations to our Angoon Head Start graduates! On May 9, 2013, eight blueberries graduated and are
heading off to Kindergarten. We have eight cranberries staying with Head Start for one more year and eight
new applicants for next school year.
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Community Visits to Seattle and Petersburg
Submitted By: Employment & Training
On March 10, 2013, Employment and Training (E&T) Division Director Georgia Finau and Training
Caseworker Barbara Taug traveled to Seattle, Washington to obtain information from colleges and vocational
training centers. They toured the campus facilities of Everest College, Cortiva Institute of Massage, ITT Technical
Institute, and Gene Juarez of Northgate to name a few.
Everest College Visit: Barbara Taug (center) pictured
with Director of Admissions Kevin Muse and Director
of Finance Danielle Zimmermann
Georgia and Barbara made collateral contact with student
services and financial aid staff, and were graciously provided
tours of the campus facilities with their amenities. They were
able to gather brochure materials for the transit system along
with information on affordable housing in the area, shopping
facilities, and campus security for those residing on and off
campus. The college campus information is beneficial for
the student as they transition from home to attending a new
school and environment. The Training Services Program
objective was to provide other choices for schools on the
West Coast. Travelling from Alaska to attend school in the
Pacific Northwest provides more opportunities for families to
bring their son or daughter home when homesick or during
a
three-day weekend or holiday. The proximity of Alaska and
Washington gives the student a sense of “home,” only with
better weather!
In April, a community visit to Petersburg, Alaska was conducted by Barbara Taug and Vocational Rehabilitation
Counselor Eleanor Smith. The purpose of the visit was to meet with junior and senior high school students and
provide information about E&T’s Training Services Program, the application process, and provide a resource
list for securing scholarship funding. Barbara and Eleanor, with the help of the Petersburg High School
administrative staff, provided current graduates with written notification for the dates of their scheduled visit.
Students meeting with them at the Petersburg Indian Association were provided with the training application,
scholarship resource list, and brochures from Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation. The turn out was small due to
the graduation services the night before, but another scheduled visit may be conducted this fall while students
are still in school.
The Employment and Training staff will be visiting the
Anchorage area in June. They plan to visit the Southeast
Carpenters Apprenticeship School, Northern Industrial
Training, Trendsetters, Career Academy, and the University
of Alaska Anchorage. They will also meet the Alaska Native
Medical Center key staff contacts for information for tribal
citizens attending school outside Alaska.
Ensuring quality higher education
is one of the most important things
we can do for future generations.
ITT Technical Institute is a leading private college system
offering technology-oriented programs. The Seattle
college location is one of more than 140 ITT Technical
Institutes in over 35 states. ITT Tech offers career-focused
degree programs. For more information on ITT, visit their
website: http://www.itt-tech.edu
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Raeanne Holmes
Central Council Hires Tribal
Transportation Manager
Central Council is pleased to announce the
hire of William Ware as the new Tribal
Transportation Department Manager.
Submitted By: Tribal Operations
William will be responsible for managing
the Tribal Transportation Program (TTP) and
networking with other tribes as well as with
local, state, and federal agencies to determine
transportation system priorities for shared
transportation systems (land, marine, air).
Raeanne Holmes
On May 1, 2013, President Thomas
appointed Raeanne Holmes to serve
as interim manager of the Tribal
Transportation Department. In
this position, Raeanne was tasked
with providing project oversight
through the recruitment process.
Raeanne was chosen to fulfill the
interim role due to her excellent
project management and office
management skills. She has been
working for Central Council
since 2006. She was first hired
as an administrative assistant in
the Office of the President and
transferred to the Tribal Operations
Department in 2011 where she
currently works as the executive
assistant to the Chief Operating
Officer.
William has worked for Petersburg Indian
Association (PIA) for the past 12 years in
William Ware
various capacities, but most recently as PIA’s Transportation Director.
In addition to his experience working with PIA’s Tribal Transportation
Department, William will bring his enthusiasm and knowledge of how to
administer TTP funding and the numerous benefits the program can offer
to the community and its tribal citizens.
William is Tlingit, of the Raven moiety, Taak Dein Taan clan, and is from
Petersburg, Alaska. His Tlingit name is Lgeik’I Eesh. William was raised
by his mother Patricia Svetlak (Chanaat Tlaa) and grandparents Billy
(Sagooch) and Martha James (Kaatsu Waa) in a home where the Tlingit
culture, values and traditions were a part of everyday life. William and
his wife Christy have four sons ranging in age from six to sixteen.
“We are excited to welcome William to our management team and
pleased to have found a highly qualified tribal citizen to administer our
transportation program,” stated Chief Operating Officer Corrine Garza.
William will begin his new position on June 24, 2013; his office is located
at 9097 Glacier Highway. Please join Central Council in welcoming him.
Raeanne holds a Bachelor of
Science (BS) Degree in Secondary
Education with an emphasis in
math and science. She attended
Sheldon Jackson College in Sitka,
Alaska from 1997-2001.
Central Council would like to
thank Raeanne for her dedication
and service to the Tribe!
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RiteTrack Training Held
The Program Compliance Department provided client service staff with two training sessions on the Tribal
Integrated Enrollment and Case Management system, also known as RiteTrack. The sessions were held January
25th and March 22nd at the Vocational Training & Resource Center and were taught by Program Compliance
staff Stephanie Masse, Business System Analyst, and Grace Hawkins, Program Compliance Coordinator.
Those in attendance included staff from Tribal Family & Youth Services, Employment & Training, and Self-
Governance.
Stephanie developed the training curriculum which provided an overview of the system for proper usage,
streamlining data entry, and providing guidance on new data and reporting requirements. Each person who
attended the training received a Certificate of Completion.
Additional one-on-one sessions were held in the weeks following to review individual staff and client case loads,
identify compliance issues, answer data entry and reporting questions, and document potential areas of change.
System highlights include:
• Tribal Enrollment
• Demographic Data (addresses, phone numbers,
employment & educational history)
• Uploaded Personal & Case Documentation
• Case Notes
• All People & Organizations Involved in a Case
• Referrals
• Eligibility Determinations & Financial Services
• Client Activities
• ICWA Inquiries, Jurisdiction & Placements
• Investigations
• Tribal Service Plans
Future trainings will be held for new case workers and the following departments: Tribal Child Support, Higher
Education, Office of the President, and Human Resources.
Introducing “www.zimonzayz.com”
App Developing & Consulting
Zimonzays.com was founded in 2012 by Simon Roberts, a tribally enrolled citizen in Klawock, Alaska. The
company offers app development and consulting services for iPhones, iPads and Androids.
“Our goal is to network with tribal organizations and Native tourist shops in Alaska to elevate our presence in
the app world, giving back culture to our people in a format our future is beginning to understand, apps,” said
Simon.
Zimonzays.com focuses on developing apps that will help in preserving traditional cultures in a modern way.
Language apps and how-to apps for carving and weaving are just a couple examples of apps that can be built.
The company launched its first app “Totem Stories” which enters a new arena of storytelling via iPad, iPhone
and Android apps. Totem Stories is based on Simon’s mother Pamela Rae Huteson’s book Legends in Wood;
Stories of the Totems, which was published in 2002. Zimonzays.com’s second app, the first of its kind in Tlingit
territory, will be a Travel Guide for Klawock and a Native Language app is currently in the works.
Most recently, ZimonZays.com released Android (phone and tablet), iPhone,
and iPad apps for Shaan Seet Hotel; and an Android app for Pacific Airways
in Ketchikan. Other apps to be released soon include Craig Tribal Association
and KRBD FM. For more information, please contact Simon at 907.401.3838 or
via Facebook (facebook.com/zimonzayz facebook.com/thlingit.house) or email
(wellzimonzayz@gmail.com).
Mission: “Preserving the
culture, enhancing the
heritage, and upgrading
our knowledge of
technology via Apps.”
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Dikéex’ Wooch Gayeelsháat (Tlingit)
78th Annual Tribal Assembly
“Hold Each Other Up”
Gud gitsgad tl’ajúugya’aang (Haida)
Tribal
Hostess
Tribal
Hostess
Keynote
Speaker
Honoree
Delegate/Citizen
of the Year
Tribal
Judge
Tribal
Judge
Youth
Representative
Thomas Dalton
Laverne John
Lance Twitchell
Herb Didrickson
Shirley Kendall
Aurora Lehr
Robert Loescher
Konrad Frank
Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska adjourned its 78th Annual Tribal Assembly
on April 20, 2013 at the Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall in Juneau, Alaska. Attending this year’s assembly were 124
of the 132 elected delegates who represent over 28,000 tribal citizens. The gathering provided an opportunity
for direct communication between delegates who worked together aligning with this year’s theme, “Hold Each
Other Up,” to address amendments to the Constitution, Rules of Election, and statutes (Title IV – CCTHITA Child
and Family and VI – Tribal Courts). In addition to the proposed changes to the governing documents, delegates
took action on 55 resolutions brought forward.
Edward K. Thomas
President Edward K. Thomas presented his State of the Tribe Address on Thursday,
April 18th, informing on the status of the Tribal Trust Fund and providing updates
on program administration, property management, political involvement, and
challenges the Tribe faces with sequestration, indirect cost recovery and reduced
funding. In addition, he reviewed statute changes and constitutional amendments
proposed to keep up with the changing times. President Thomas also spoke about
succession planning, as he will retire at the end of his term in 2014, and paid
tribute to the late Clarence Jackson, past Central Council President.
Elections held Friday, April 19th, seated: Aurora Lehr of Seattle as Tribal Court Judge
(two-year term 2013-2015), Robert Loescher of Juneau as Tribal Court Judge (oneyear
term 2013-2014), Shirley Kendall of Anchorage as Delegate/Citizen of the Year,
and Konrad Frank of Angoon as Youth Representative.
One highlight of the Tribal Assembly was a well attended Honor
Dinner held Friday evening that paid tribute to tribal citizen
and Alaska Sports Hall of Fame Inductee Herb Didrickson. First
Vice President Will Micklin presented Mr. Didrickson with the
President’s Lifetime Achievement Award and a proclamation that
declared Friday, April 19, 2013, as Herb Didrickson Day. The
dinner concluded with the singing of school songs from Sheldon
Jackson days by 16 alumni who joined the honoree on stage.
Other highlights of the Assembly included: words from Tribal Hostess Laverne John of Ketchikan and Tribal
Host Thomas Dalton of Seattle; Keynote Address by Xh’unei - Lance Twitchell, UAS Assistant Professor of Alaska
Native Languages; special recognitions of Senator Albert Kookesh and Representative Bill Thomas; Ketchikan
receiving Large Community Council of the Year and Juneau receiving Large Community Council of the Year
1st Runner-Up; and exceptional dance performances by Yees Ku Oo, Woosh.ji.een, and the Tlingit Culture
Language & Literacy Students.
President Thomas gave his closing remarks about the history of our Native organizations and how they were
shaped by our elders. “It’s really good that we can get together and have honest debates,” said President
Thomas. “Policy development is very important; when we disagree it makes for better policy. Some of the
policies that we enjoy today were developed by our ancestors. I can remember the William Pauls…Roy
Peratrovich, the folks that were icons of the Native community did not make any decisions without a good
debate.”
Please visit the Tribal Assembly section of our website to view photos from the Welcome Dinner, Honor Dinner
and Tribal Assembly at www.ccthita.org/government/assembly/events/index.html. Also available on this
page are the State of the Tribe Address, Chief Operating Officer’s report, THRHA report, T&H Tribal Business
Corporation report, and the Keynote Address audio.
For information regarding Tribal Assembly, please contact:
Melissa Kookesh, Convention Co-Chair
Direct: 907.463.7103
Toll Free: 1.800.344.1432 ext. 7103
Email: mkookesh@ccthita.org
SAVE THE DATES
79th Annual Tribal Assembly
April 9-12, 2014
Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall
320 W. Willoughby Avenue, Juneau AK
or
Raeanne Holmes, Convention Co-Chair
Direct: 907.463.7306
Toll Free: 1.800.344.1432 ext. 7306
Email: rholmes@ccthita.org
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Herb Didrickson and Will Micklin

Tribal Assembly Snap Shots
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Tribal Assembly Snap Shots
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2013 Walking In Balance
It’s that time of year again. Time to put on those
faithful walking shoes and get moving!
Submitted By: Marilyn Doyle
The Tribal Family and Youth Services (TFYS) Department’s Elderly Services Program is
pleased to announce they launched their “2013 Walking in Balance” (formerly called
“Journey to Wellness” ) event on May 27th and it will run through July 31, 2013.
Registration opened May 24th.
This annual event focuses on “Being Strong in Mind, Body, and Spirit” and learning how to
improve one’s general well-being and health through various fun activities, practicing our
Tribal Values, eating nutritious healthy and cultural foods, and staying hydrated.
Participants must turn in their highest pedometer reading every two weeks if they want
to be eligible for door prize drawings throughout the event. Drawings will be held on the
following dates:
• June 10
• June 24
• July 8
• July 22
• August 5
Register:
Participants will receive a pedometer and an information packet once they have registered
and completed the Injury Waiver, Media Consent, and Health Fitness Goal forms.
Track your activities:
Make sure you wear your pedometer every day in order to track and record your daily
activity progress.
Door prize drawings:
To be eligible for the door prize drawings, participants must turn in their highest pedometer
readings by 2:00 pm every two weeks starting June 7th. Pedometer readings may be
submitted by email, fax or phone, or bring it in to the Elderly Services Program office
located at 320 W. Willoughby Avenue on the 3rd Floor. It is your responsibility to submit
your pedometer readings on time!
Celebrate:
A “Walking in Balance” Champions Potluck Lunch will be held at the close of the event
(tentatively August 9, 2013). We encourage participants to submit their health benefit
testimonies, healthy recipes, and best photos to share at the grand finale luncheon.
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This event is sponsored by the TFYS/Elderly Services Program and T&H Elders Caregivers
Council.
For more information, please contact:
Tribal Family & Youth Services | Elderly Services Program
320 W. Willoughby Avenue, Juneau AK 99801
Phone: 907.463.7131 | Fax: 907.463.7343
Email: mdoyle@ccthita.org or djames@ccthita.org

June Events
July Events
August Events
Mark Your Calendars
3-7: SAIGE 10th Annual National Training – Spokane, WA
4-6: Inter-Tribal Transportation Association (ITA) Alaska
Mid-Year – Cherokee, NC
5-6: Indian Child Welfare Training Institute – Portland, OR
15: Fatherhood Day Picnic – Juneau, AK
24-27: 2013 NCAI Mid Year Conference – Reno, NV
21: CCTHITA Day Observed (Offices Closed)
22-23: Gold Rush Days – Juneau, AK
23-27: 13th NTCSA (National Tribal Child Support Association)
Annual Conference – Oneida, WI
28: CCTHITA Annual Staff Picnic – Juneau, AK
TBD: Executive Council Teleconference
4: Independence Day (CCTHITA Offices Closed)
13: Tlingit & Haida Washington Chapter Picnic – Edmonds, WA
22-27: Hydaburg Culture Camp & Totem Pole Raising – Hydaburg, AK
30-31: Bureau of Indian Affairs/Tribal Interior Budget Council (TBIC)
Meeting – Airway Heights, WA
1-6: 2013 Paddle to Quinault – Taholah, WA
3: 19th Annual Kake Dog Salmon Festival – Juneau, AK
6-7: 2013 Tribal Self-Governance Training Session– Washington, DC
9-11: 67th Golden North Salmon Derby – Juneau, AK
15-17: Klawock Totem Pole Raising – Klawock, AK
TBD: Executive Council Meeting – Klawock, AK
(Proposed date: August 14th or 18th)
Washington Chapter/Seattle
Community Council
Save the Date: Saturday, July 13th
Picnic - Potluck
Bring your favorite picnic side dish to share.
11:30 am to 3:30 pm
Edmonds City Park Shelter 2
(500 3rd Ave., S) - Edmonds, WA
7th Biennial
Southeast Alaska
Native Culture Fair
Saturday
Sept. 7th
&
Sunday
Sept. 8th
A two-day tribal, family and
community gathering to celebrate
& share our way of life.
Saturday: Adult classes, children’s
activities, 40th Anniversary
Banquet.
Sunday: Grand entry, dancing,
dinner.
To volunteer, contact:
Jack Strong
kagweits@comcast.net
or
George Samuel
xootskaa@comcast.net
For vendor table information,
contact:
Jan Peele
dade-xoaagh@excite.com
For more information, email
tlingit.haida.wa@gmail.com or visit
the Washington Chapter’s website
at www.thwachapter.org.
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Héen Latinee Experimental Forest Enters into
Memorandum of Understanding
U.S. Forest Service Alaska Region, University of
Alaska Southeast, and Tlingit and Haida Indian
Tribes to Help Manage Site
The U.S. Forest Service’s Pacific Northwest Research Station has partnered
with the Forest Service’s Alaska Region, the University of Alaska Southeast
(UAS), and the Central Council Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of
Alaska (Central Council) to collaboratively manage the Héen Latinee
Experimental Forest near Juneau, Alaska.
“Héen Latinee provides a unique opportunity to study many different
types of landscapes, from ridge to reef and glacier to estuary,” said Rob
Mangold, acting Station Director. “The agreement is the first official step
in formalizing the relationship between the four organizations and will
enrich everyone involved.”
The Héen Latinee (heen la-tee’-nee) Experimental Forest is located within
the Tongass National Forest and was established in 2009 to support
research on how coastal temperate rain forests function. The name of
Héen Latinee, which means “River Watcher” in the Tlingit language, was
offered to the research station by a group of Tlingit and Haida elders.
“The experimental forest will benefit from the fresh perspectives and
research proposals from UAS and Central Council, and Héen Latinee
will provide research opportunities for UAS students and educational
programs to introduce Native youth to careers in natural resources,”
said Rick Edwards, a research aquatic ecologist with the station and lead
scientist at Héen Latinee.
The Pacific Northwest Research Station—headquartered in Portland,
Oregon—generates and communicates scientific knowledge that
helps people make informed choices about natural resources and the
environment. The station has 11 laboratories and centers located in
Alaska, Oregon, and Washington and about 390 employees. Learn more
online at http://www.fs.fed.us/pnw.
To view the MOU, visit:
www.ccthita.org/info/press/index.html.
For more information, please contact:
Native Lands & Resources
9097 Glacier Highway, Juneau, Alaska 99801
Toll Free: 1.800.344.1432 ext. 7183 Direct:
907.463.7183 | Fax: 907.463.7761
Email: dduncan@ccthita.org
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L-R Standing: Nicole George, Raymond Paddock, David Katzeek,
Rick Edwards, Dave D’Amore, Dan Monteith, Paul Marks, Dionne
Cadiente-Laiti, Alyssa Blatner; L-R Kneeling: Julia Gregory,
Dominique Stitt, Kate Jensen and Aquino Brinson

Kaley Nauska Shares Success Story
My name is Kaley Nauska. I applied for a
Work Experience position with the Workforce
Investment Act (WIA) Program under the
Employment and Training Division. I was
interviewed and selected to work full-time as an
Administrative Clerk I in the Self-Governance
Department for a total of 500 hours. I was very
happy and eager to get back to work, as well as
further my education. I completed several goals
in a short amount of time; my most important
accomplishment was being hired as a regular
full-time employee with Central Council as the
477/TANF Program Receptionist.
Submitted By: Self-Governance
Kaley Nauska
Loretta Wallin and Rebecca Duncan from the Self-Governance Department
were great mentors and I was fortunate to be taught by them. They had me set
personal and work related goals and encouraged my progress as I completed
all my trainings. I found it refreshing to be working in an office setting again,
retouching on my past clerical work experience through Central Council’s
Summer Youth Program, as well as gaining more knowledge of the new
computer tools and software programs.
I received certificates through Central Council’s Vocational Training &
Resource Center for the following computer programs: Microsoft Word, Excel,
and Outlook, and I will be finishing up Access this summer. As part of my
training plan, I was required to attend workshops and do a mock interview at
the Juneau Job Center. I also took a few tests at the Job Center and I received a
National Career Ready Certificate. Away from the office, I have been working
toward my Administrative Assistant Certificate through Central Council’s
Distance Delivery Education Program with Penn Foster.
As I mentioned in my introduction, I applied for and was hired as the
Employment and Training Division’s 477/TANF Program Receptionist. I felt
confident to apply, as I knew I had all the necessary certificates and experience
to qualify for the position. When I received news that I was selected to fill the
Receptionist position, I was very pleased to accept and knew all my hard work
had paid off.
Child Care
Central Council’s Child Care
Program strives to increase
the availability of child care
services to eligible tribal
citizens residing in Southeast
Alaska.
The program provides grants
to qualified applicants to
help with the cost of child
care. Families who work
or are in training for more
than 25 hours per week
are encouraged to apply. In
addition, we offer a Quality
Improvement Program
for providers to help with
health and safety equipment,
business licenses, and
classroom training.
For more information, please
contact:
Child Care Program
320 W. Willoughby Avenue
(Third Floor)
Juneau, AK 99801
Toll Free: 1.800.344.1432
Local: 907.463.7178
Fax: 907.463.7392
The Work Experience Program was a great stepping stone for me to continue
with my career and education. I completed the goals I set for myself and
achieved my ultimate goal: to be self-sufficient with accepting a regular
full-time position with the Tribe.
Central Council welcomes news from tribally enrolled citizens. If you
have news to share, or would like to receive Tribal News, contact:
Jodi Garrison | Office of the President/Publications
9097 Glacier Highway, Juneau, AK 99801 | Direct: 907.463.7123
Toll Free: 1.800.344.1432 ext. 7123 | Email: jgarrison@ccthita.org
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Higher
Education
Central Council’s Higher
Education Program promotes
and fosters higher education by
providing financial aid, education
information, guidance, academic
planning, counseling and
assistance to eligible tribal citizens
who attend accredited college or
university institutions.
Scholarship Programs
• The College Student Assistance
(CSA) Program provides
financial aid to tribally
enrolled citizens within the
compact service area who are
attending, or plan to attend, an
accredited college or university
in the pursuit of education
degree programs, specifically
post-secondary education.
• The Alumni Scholarship
Assistance Program (ASAP)
provides annual scholarship
awards to tribally enrolled
citizens regardless of service
area, community affiliation,
origination, residence, tribal
compact or signatory status.
Application period is July
1 through September 15
annually.
Award amounts are based on how
much funding is raised annually
through memorial donations,
private donations, vendor/associate
solicitations, and the Annual
Spring King Salmon Derby.
Recognizing that Higher Education
funding is supplemental in nature,
tribal citizens are expected to take
advantage of institution sponsored
financial aid programs to assist
with college costs.
17th Annualnual
Spring King Salmon Derby
Congratulations to Percy Douglas, winner of
the 17th Annual Spring King Salmon Derby!
Percy’s king weighed in at 38 pounds. The
derby ladder closed 20th place with a 21.85
pounder weighed in by Jerry’s Meats &
Seafoods. Congratulations to all of this year’s
derby winners!
The Higher Education Program is pleased to
report that the derby earned $20,405 through h
ticket sales, $22,699 through cash, prize and
sponsor donations, and over $8,000 with inkind
donations. Scholarships are provided to
Higher Education students with funds raised
through ticket sales. These supplemental
funds help alleviate some of our students’
financial burdens.
Submitted By: Leslie Isturis
We appreciate everyone who participated in this year’s derby, and extend
our thanks to all the donors, sponsors, helpers, ticket sellers, and weighin
stations who helped to make this event a success. Your generosity is
very much appreciated! A special thank you to our top sponsors and prize
donors who contributed $1,000+ in cash and prizes: Tlingit & Haida
Central Council, Sealaska Corporation, and Ed & Cathy Thomas.
Derby Ladder Top 10
1st Percy Douglas – 38 lbs
2nd Luke Erickson – 29.15 lbs
3rd Rudolph M. Isturis – 28.25 lbs
4th Ken Willard Jr. – 28 lbs
5th Kenneth Zenger – 27.60 lbs
6th Jason Frank – 27.25 lbs
7th Ken Cesar – 25.85 lbs
8th Browne Willard III – 25.65 lbs
9th Evan Gonzalez – 24.40 lbs
10th Jesse Walker – 24.20 lbs
www.springkingderby.org.
Gaming Permit #35
Percy Douglas
Thank You to everyone who participated pated in and supportedported
the 17th Annual Spring King Salmon Derby!
Prize Donors & Sponsors
KILLER WHALE $1,000+
Tlingit & Haida Office of the President
Ed & Cathy Thomas
Sealaska Corporation
Tlingit-Haida Regional Housing
Authority
Petro Marine Services
North Pass Hootchies
Willie’s Marine
KING SALMON $500-$999
Alaska Communications
Douglas Island Pink & Chum Inc.
Glacier Valley ANS, Camp 70
Glacier Valley ANB, Camp 70
Juneau Hydropower, Inc.
Logan General Tax Practice
NAMI Juneau Suicide Prevention
Coalition
Western Auto Marine
Coeur Alaska~Kensington Mine
Valley Auto Parts - Auto Plus
NorthStar Trekking
Alaska Seaplanes
Specs in the City
SOCKEYE $100-$499
Jerry’s Meats & Seafoods
Alaska Commercial Contractors
IBEW Local 1547
Juneau Shotokan Karate
Ken Cesar & Jackie Dailey
Sonosky, Chambers, Sachse, Miller &
Munson, LLP
The Island Pub
Burford Concrete
Alaska Hearth Products
Alaska Laundry & Cleaners
Fishhead’s Technical Services
Chatham Electric, Inc.
Fraternal Order of Eagles #4200
Glacier State Contractors
Ike’s Juneau Oil Delivery
SOCKEYE $100-$499
(cont.)
Joseph Kahklen
Marcelo Quinto
Rudy G. Isturis, Sr.
Keith Bell & Family
Larry Olson, LPC
MRV Architects
Olson Counseling
Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 262
R&M Engineering
Rickey & Associates
SEABIA
Secon
Juneau T&H Community Council
Goldbelt, Inc.
Shee Atiká, Inc.
True North Federal Credit Union
Melino’s Marine Services
Ward Air, Inc.
Mt. Roberts Tramway
Arctic Chiropractic
Memory of Marty White
Travelodge
Bullwinkle’s Pizza
Action Appliance
Alaska Industrial Hardware
Glacier Auto Parts
Juneau Bone & Joint Center
Nick Vonda, Carver
Laird & Francine Jones
Myrna Gardner
Imperial Saloon & Billiards
Cameron Plumbing
Harri Plumbing & Heating
Valley Paint Center
Juneau Pizza
Nugget Alaskan Outfitter
Pavitt Health & Fitness Center
Juneau Limousine
Alaska Glacier Seafood
The Driftwood Lodge
Barry Smith
COHO $50-$99
Associated Credit Agency
CO Enterprises
Juneau Flotilla /U. S. Coast Guard
Auxiliary
Lucky Lady, Inc.
Richard & Sheila Zagars
Alaska Trollers Association
Blockbuster Video
Cycle Alaska
Juneau Rubber Stamp
Senator Dennis Egan & Representatives
Beth Kerttula and Kathy Munoz
DOG SALMON $20-$49
GDM Graphics
Juneau Sportsfishing & Sightseeing
Alaska Bullet Works
Alaskan Barbershop
Foodland IGA
Weigh-In Stations
& Ticket Sellers
Western Auto Marine
Jerry’s Meats & Seafoods
DeHart’s Auke Bay Store
Harri’s Plumbing
Foodland IGA
Special Thanks
Carla White, our money & ticket
boss; Jackie Dailey, our “go-to-girl”
volunteer; and Joe Isturis, Joe Zuboff
and Jim Quinto for use of their
photography!
Derby Officials
Ed Thomas
Keith Bell
Laird Jones
Marcelo Quinto
Joseph Cyril Zuboff
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Three
Amigos

Cara Wallace
(Cont. from cover)
The Udall Foundation’s
highly regarded internship
program is intended to provide
American Indians and Alaska
Natives with an insider’s view
of the federal government. The
10-week internship is located
in Washington, D.C., and is
known for placing students
in extremely competitive
internship positions in Senate
and House offices, committees,
Cabinet departments, and the
White House, where they are
able to observe government
decision-making processes
firsthand.
To learn more about the Udall
Foundation and its internship,
please visit their site at www.
udall.gov.
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Supporting
Families
Central Council offers family
related services to support
the individual needs of our
tribal families. Child safety
and well being are top
priorities. Easy access
to professional,
respectful
services is our
commitment.
For more
information,
please contact
Tribal Family
& Youth
Services
in Juneau at
907.463.7169
or toll free at
1.800.344.1432.
Are Your Children and Grandchildren
Enrolled Tribal Citizens
Submitted By: Le Florendo
Did you know that the Tlingit Haida Central Council has an open enrollment
Our Program Compliance Office accepts membership applications on a daily
basis. There is no quantum requirement, no residency requirement. Our
Tribal Enrollment Committee meets during the year to review applications.
Why is this important In our Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Program,
we are finding that more and more parents of children are not enrolled tribal
citizens. Neither are the children.
This means that we are having a hard time convincing most courts that an
involuntary removal case falls under the protections of the ICWA (all state
courts must apply ICWA to involuntary removal cases if we can show that the
parent is an enrolled tribal citizen).
Sometimes we can bully our way into court hearings, but if the Tlingit or
Haida parent is not or chooses not to enroll, then the Court does not apply the
protections of ICWA.
The minimum federal standards that apply across the country are:
Parents are entitled to an attorney if they cannot afford one. A mother and
father should have separate attorneys because their interests in the child/ren
may go in opposite directions during the course of a case.
Placement preferences for Indian children are 1st order: with a member of the
child’s extended family; 2nd order: a member of the child’s tribe; 3rd order: a
member of another tribe. If a child’s plan is adoption, we look for a member
of the child’s family to serve as a permanent placement. We try to do this at
the beginning of the case, rather than at the Termination of Parental Rights
phase of a case.
ICWA does not apply to custody disputes between parents of a Tlingit or
Haida child. If a parent in the dispute is non-Native, that parent meets the
ICWA definition of “parent.” The ICWA definition does not distinguish
between Native and non-Native.
Bringing it back to enrollment applications, if the Native parent of the child is
the father, his name must be on the child’s birth certificate – or the applicant
should attach the paperwork showing the results of DNA testing verifying his
relationship to the child. Enrollment applications are available on the Central
Council website.
Again, under ICWA, a parent of the child must be a card-carrying tribal
citizen. As we go through life, tribal citizenship can be very important, both
spiritually and concretely – when you know who you are and where you
come from. Our ICWA Program tries to connect children to their parents’ or
grandparents’ villages or communities. You would be surprised to know how
many people are excited about where they come from.

Sheila Mitchell Joins Employment
& Training 477 Program
Submitted By: Employment & Training
The Employment & Training (E&T) Division is
pleased to introduce Sheila (Fred) Mitchell as
their new 477/TANF caseworker.
Sheila is Eagle Wolf Kaagwantaan from the
Gaaw Hit (Drum house) in Klukwan. Her
grandparents are the late Matthew and Bessie
Fred; her parents are Alan and Marlene Zuboff.
She was raised in Angoon and graduated from
Eli Katanook High School. “I was given my
grandmother Bessie’s Tlingit name “L’geey’ax”
Sheila Mitchell
at the Potlatch party for grandma, Aunt Sally
Fred, and Uncle Calvin Fred in November 2012;
I am very proud that her name was bestowed on me,” said Sheila.
Prior to joining the 477 Program, Sheila served as Central Council’s main
receptionist (since 2011) in the Office of the President. Before that, she
was a full-time student. Sheila successfully obtained two associate degrees
with support from the Training Services Program and caseworkers
Barbara Taug and Evanne Katasse-Roberts.
“Finishing school was a challenging time,” said Sheila. “I had to
overcome many obstacles but all the hard times were worth the end
result! My parents stressed the value of an education, being respectful,
responsible and to never give up! I listened, learned quickly to pay
attention and didn’t wallow in disappointments. I recall drawing on my
grandfather Matthews words during hard times, ‘If you can read, you
have it half beat!’ This set my attitude to ‘I can do this!’ My family is a
tremendous source of strength for me and I hold close to my heart lessons
taught to me by my grandparents.”
Sheila is married to Kevin Mitchell and states, “we celebrated 13 years
in November, we have three wolf cubs: Christen, Kji and Kevin Jr. My
kids take pride in knowing who they are, where they come from and
who their family is. They are members of my home town dance group
Xudzidaa Kwáan; they take part in cultural activities and learn from their
poppa Alan during the summer.
“Through my employment with the Tribe I have been able to accomplish
goals that have improved my family’s life,” said Sheila. “I am honored to
have the support and opportunity to continue my life’s motto, if you can’t
help, at least don’t hurt!” “Gunalchéesh áyá x’axwdataaní”
Update Your
Contact
Information
The Program Compliance
Department encourages all tribal
citizens to update their contact
information via the online address
update form accessible from the
home page of Central Council’s
website (www.ccthita.org).
Currently, enrollment records show
over 4,700 tribal citizens with an
invalid address. A link to the list
of bad addresses has been posted
on our site’s home page. If you are
listed as a tribal citizen with an
invalid address, please take the time
to update your contact information
with Central Council. If you have
family or friends who are listed,
please forward the link to them
or have them call our office at
the number below to update their
contact information.
Thank you for your assistance in
updating our records - it is very
much appreciated!
For more information, please
contact:
Program Compliance Department
320 W. Willoughby Ave., Suite 300
Juneau, Alaska 99801
Toll Free: 1.800.344.1432 ext. 7359
Direct: 907.463.7359
Fax: 907.463.7383
Email: hmckoy@ccthita.org
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Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska
9097 Glacier Highway
Juneau, Alaska 99801
www.ccthita.org
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Preserving our sovereignty, enhancing our economic and cultural resources, and promoting self-sufficiency
and self-governance for our citizens through collaboration, service, and advocacy.
Soboleff-McRae Veterans Village Breaks Ground
A groundbreaking
ceremony for the
Soboleff-McRae Veterans
Village took place on
Saturday, April 27, 2013
in Haines, Alaska. It is
named for Dr. Walter
Soboleff and CSM
Howard McRae.
Submitted By: Veterans Village
Public officials, veterans and Haines residents gather at the Veterans Village groundbreaking in Haines.
Photo by John Hagen
The Soboleff-McRae Veterans Village is the first state-funded private veterans housing facility in Alaska.
Funds are still being raised to build the facility. If you would like to donate, there are two options to choose
from, online or postal mail:
• Online: Visit http://hainesveteransvillage.org/donation; it’s fast, easy and secure. Your donation will be
processed securely through PayPal.
• U.S. Postal Service: Mail your donation with printable donation form to Haines Veterans Village,
P.O. Box 916, Haines AK, 99827. Donation forms are available to download and print from http://
hainesveteransvillage.org/donation. Checks should be made payable to Haines Veterans Village.
When completed, the Soboleff-McRae Veterans Village will include 11 housing units for veterans and 10,000
square feet of office space for nonprofit support organizations. Please visit http://hainesveteransvillage.org to
read the full news release or to view video and professional photos from the ceremony.