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2014 Annual Report

Central Council Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska (Central Council) is a tribal government representing more than 29,000 Tlingit and Haida Indians worldwide. We are a sovereign entity and have a government-to-government relationship with the United States. Central Councilâ€™s headquarters are in Juneau, Alaska but our commitment to serving the Tlingit and Haida people extends throughout the United States.

Mission Preserving our sovereignty, enhancing our economic and cultural resources, and promoting self-sufficiency and self-governance for our citizens through collaboration, service, and advocacy.

Table of Contents President’s Message .............................................................................................................................1 Our Leadership .....................................................................................................................................2 Tribal OperaƟons ...............................................................................................................................3-4 Finance ..................................................................................................................................................5 Business & Economic Development .....................................................................................................6 Child Care ..............................................................................................................................................7 Employment & Training ........................................................................................................................8 Head Start .............................................................................................................................................9 Language .............................................................................................................................................10 NaƟve Lands & Resources ............................................................................................................ 11-12 Program Compliance ..........................................................................................................................13 Public Safety........................................................................................................................................14 Self-Governance ........................................................................................................................... 15-16 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families ................................................................................... 17-18 Tlingit Haida Tribal Business CorporaƟon ..........................................................................................19 Tribal Child Support Unit ....................................................................................................................20 Tribal Court ................................................................................................................................... 21-22 Tribal Family & Youth Services ..................................................................................................... 23-25 Tribal TransportaƟon ..........................................................................................................................26 Tribal VocaƟonal RehabilitaƟon .........................................................................................................27 VocaƟonal Training & Resource Center ....................................................................................... 28-30 Charts and StaƟsƟcs...................................................................................................................... 31-37

President’s Message

Richard J. Peterson President

“Gunalchéesh, Háw’aa to our Delegates, Executive Council, Community Council members, and staff who continue to hold up the Tribe in pursuit of our mission!”

I am honored to present the 2014 Annual Report to you on behalf of the Tribe. This past year has been extraordinary in so many ways. It has fostered many new opportuni es for collabora on, strong leadership from the Execu ve Council, along with reorganiza on and expansion of services to be er meet the needs of our tribal ci zens. With one of our own elected as Lieutenant Governor in 2014, Alaska tribes have a renewed hope to work more closely with the State of Alaska on addressing tribal issues. Pursuing opportuni es for internal and external collabora on has been a key area of focus in the first year of my term. In order to strengthen our effec veness, we must broaden our ability to work together with a unified voice on issues that impact the wellbeing of our communi es and tribal ci zens. The Tribe faces a very difficult decision following the implementa on of new federal requirements for the administra on of federal funding, which once again challenges general government and tribal council expenses as allowable administra ve costs for administering federally funded programs. In 2015, only 50% of Execu ve Council and Tribal Assembly expenses will be allowable costs to the indirect cost pool. This leaves us no choice but to charge the remaining costs to the Compact and Tribal Trust Fund at the expense of program services and with added burden to our trust investments. Although we con nue to iden fy ways to reduce administra ve costs and increase our efforts to generate revenue through business development, we must address the Tribe’s ever-growing governing structure and the associated costs.

The diverse areas of exper se of our Execu ve Council has been a true strength in the governance of our Tribe. This past year we have focused on securing new seats on the na onal level to provide input on policy development, funding priori es, and to protect our sovereignty and way of life. Government affairs will con nue to be a top priority for the Tribe and has led to the crea on of a new Special Assistant to the President posi on that supports the work of our Execu ve Council on important legisla on, federal/state tribal issues, budget priori es, and funding opportuni es. At the core of the Tribe is our social services that nurture and protect our families and children, provide assistance to our neediest, and encourage our tribal ci zens to seek be er opportuni es through higher educa on and training. This past year, we have seen greater effort to collaborate across programs to effec vely deliver our services. In closing, I look forward to another year of increasing communica on efforts on the Tribe’s governmental ac vi es and program services through our publica ons, website, and social media. Greater communica on is essen al for not only transparency of government, but to effec vely administer our programs and services. Gunalchéesh/Háw’aa/Thank you,

Richard J. Peterson President

Our Leadership

Brandon Mayer Youth Representa ve

Anchorage (11) Marvin Adams Shirley Kendall Ronald Mallo Gilbert Stokes Ashli Colón Alvin Edenshaw Mike Karras Mar n Goene Diane McKinley Geraldine Jamestown Tasha Hotch

Robert A. Sanderson Jr. 2nd Vice President Hoonah (Cont.) Grace Villarreal Veronica Dalton Hydaburg (2) Jolene Edenshaw Marvell Nix

Juneau (34) Sue Ann Lindoﬀ Ben Coronell William Mar n Gerald Benne Sr. Angoon (3) Mick Beasley Maxine Thompson Lance Twitchell Richard George Douglas Chilton Pauline Jim William Sheakley Ella Benne Craig (3) Selina Everson Edward K. Thomas Jr. Gloria Sarabia A. Millie Schoonover Edward Hotch Clinton Cook Evelyn Myers Andrea Cadiente-Lai Haines (3) Janice Hotch Maria Chambers Sandra Cross James Hart Harold Mar n Buster Shepard Harold Houston Sr. James Jack Sr. Hoonah (4) Jacqueline Pata Frank Wright Leona San ago Misty Voeller Florence Sheakley Judy Helgesen

Lowell Halverson 3rd Vice President Juneau (cont.) Norman Sarabia Selena Beierly Suse na King Arlene Benne Mike Corpuz Dionne Cadiente-Lai Andrea Cesar Ernest Hillman Jr. Micalyne Kunz McGhee Percy Kunz Ed Kunz Kake (3) Delbert Kadake Angela Kadake Ruth Demmert Kasaan (1) Richard Peterson Ketchikan (9) Marsha Ramirez Helene Peratrovich Holly Burns Roberta Hull Rob Sanderson Jr. Thomas Skultka Martha Johnson Merle Hawkins Carrie James

Jolene Edenshaw 4th Vice President Klawock (3) Ruby Smith Ernes ne Kato Yodean Armour Klukwan (1) Vacant Metlakatla (3) Johanna Bolton Carol Hayward Latonya Galles Pelican (1) Vacant Petersburg (3) Leilani Kito MaryAnn Rainey Carol Mar nez Saxman (2) Candace Williams Ginger Fox Sitka (9) Paule e Moreno Rachel Moreno Bertha Karras Delores Cropley Gerald Hope Harriet Beleal

Marvin Adams 5th Vice President Sitka (Cont.) Margaret Gross-Hope Patricia Alexander Andrew Roberts

Jacqueline Pata 6th Vice President

Sea le (30) Rene Tillman Richard Strong Fred Lauth Sr. Janet Peele Wrangell (4) LaVerne Wise Donna Kuntz Jania Garcia Brooke Leslie Bear Alexander Caroline Demmert David Leask Susan Stevens James Price Marian Lauth Yakutat (2) Lowell Halverson Cynthia Petersen Cecilia Tavoliero Ralph Wolfe Karen Lauth Ellio Cindy Pederson San Francisco (6) Daphyne Albee William Micklin Joyce Alexander Estella Clark Tate London Sco Fulton Iris Friday Loy Arandela Cher Ketah Kathryn Paddock Jacob Cabuag Jr. Robin Montano Sam Hanlon Jr. Joey Ketah Carolyn Heersema Catherine Edwards Pamela MastermanStearns Delegate list as taken Connie Simpson from the 2014 Tribal Morgan Howard Assembly roll call. Jessica Dominy Frank O. Williams Jr. Kara Elaine Mayer

Delegates

Edward K. Thomas President Emeritus

William Micklin 1st Vice President

Executive Council

Richard J. Peterson President

Tribal Operations

Corrine Garza Chief Opera ng Oﬃcer

“Managing tribal assets, facilities, and operations to ensure an efficient and productive work environment through technologies, policy, and program support.”

The Tribal Opera ons department manages and protects tribal assets, provides administra ve support and recommenda ons to the President in all areas of tribal execu ve management, and supports rela ons with government agencies, businesses, and private en es. Tribal Opera ons develops and oversees the implementa on of fiscal and opera ng policies, and monitors the Tribal Trust Fund and financial wellbeing of the Tribe. The Tribal Trust Fund balance on December 31, 2014 was $11,330,051. Two distribu ons totaling $913,760 were made in 2014 to cover the 2013 and 2014 indirect cost shor alls and tribal direct. As a result of the distribu ons, the year-end balance of the Tribal Trust Fund was down $223,002. In 2014, Tribal Opera ons provided direct oversight of the following departments:  Business & Economic Development (BEDD)

 Property

 Finance

 Self-Governance

 Head Start

 Tribal Transporta on

 Informa on Technology (IT)

 Public Safety

 Na ve Lands & Resources (NLR)

 Voca onal Training & Resource Center (VTRC)

2014 Accomplishments  Prepared and nego ated the 2014 Indirect Cost Proposal (ICP) that included administra ve pools for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Head Start, Child Care, and the Village Public Safety Oﬃcer (VPSO) program to minimize indirect shor alls. The indirect rate was established at 47.67%.  Reduced indirect shor alls from the VPSO program by nego a ng administra ve costs with the State of Alaska. »

The indirect rate for all state funds is capped at 15% which creates an indirect shor all for Head Start, TANF, and the VPSO program.

 Provided strategic trainings on OMB Super Circular (2 CFR Part 200) and social media. »

The OMB Super Circular training reviewed the final guidance on administra ve requirements, cost principles, and audit requirements for federal awards that supersedes OMB Circulars A-87, A-102, and A-133.

The social media training was coordinated to review social media pla orms for business use as follow-up to launching the Tribe’s Facebook page.

Tribal T riiball O Operations perations 2014 Accomplishments  Submi ed comments in support of the regula on to allow the Department of Interior (DOI) to take land into trust and worked with a orneys to submit addi onal land into trust applica ons.  Par cipated in a study by the Class Counsel for the Ramah Class Ac on lawsuit and provided 1994 and 2010 documenta on for sta s cal sampling that addresses Compact expenditures for direct costs, indirect costs, or direct contract support costs (CSC). Central Council submi ed CSC claims for fiscal years 2005-2011 for a total amount of $4.5 million.  Completed user worksta on upgrades to Microso (MS) Oﬃce 2013.  Redesigned the server rooms and installed server rack cabinets for ease of access.  Installed MS Outlook Anywhere on Exchange servers to allow users to use the full Outlook client instead of the Outlook Web Access client for email access.  Installed new server for the RiteTrack client and enrollment database.  Deployed new SonicWALL firewall to replace exis ng firewalls and installed VIPRE an virus on all worksta ons.

 Approved sub-contract amendment to replace the sprinkler system on the third floor of the Andrew Hope Building.  Nego ated new lease at the Federal Building for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.

Brian McHenry IT Manager Eﬀec ve 6/1/2014

2015 Goals  Obtain $4 million in financing to refinance Andrew Hope Building debt which includes financing the third floor renova on of $1.5 million, structural repair which includes truss replacements of $1 million, and exterior renova on of $500,000 to be completed in the summer of 2015.  Complete land into trust applica ons for the lots underlying the Andrew Hope Building, adjacent parking lot, and others in the Juneau Indian Village.

Jeﬀ Barlow IT Manager Re red 5/31/2014

 Secure a business lease for 20 acres with the “Heirs of Jimmie A. George” on their Na ve allotment.  Increase marke ng of the Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall to generate more revenue.

 Secured contractor to renovate the Andrew Hope Building third floor above the Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall and architect to eﬃciently allocate the third floor space. Elias Duran Property Manager

Finance The Finance department is responsible for recording the Tribe’s expenditures of approximately $27 million per year in accordance with Generally Accepted Accoun ng Principles. Working simultaneously with over 40 grants and funds is complex due to diﬀerent requirements, terms, repor ng dates, statutory regula ons, and fiscal periods. Theresa Belton Chief Financial Oﬃcer

Audit Commi ee Yodean Armour (Chair) Catherine Edwards Jania Garcia Sam Hanlon Jr.

The department’s responsibili es include payroll, travel expense repor ng, credit card transac ons, accounts payable, grant administra on and repor ng, financial repor ng, oversight of the annual audit, and budget administra on for each department and program. Central Council received at least $500,000 in federal funds in 2013, and is therefore subject to a single audit. The single audit allows Central Council to complete an audit for all federal funding agencies in one report and the process is completed just prior to Tribal Assembly. The audit is completed by a professional audit firm and is intended to demonstrate Central Council has sound financial management prac ces and eﬀec ve internal controls in the performance of federal awards. An audit finding is a deficiency with respect to that performance and the external auditor is required to report those deficiencies. If a deficiency is found, Central Council must take correc ve ac on and make improvements to ensure the deficiencies are not repeated in the future. A deficiency not corrected can result in serious consequences including disallowed costs that the Tribe would have to refund or loss of funding. Central Council’s audit reported no findings for the prior year.

Finance Commi ee

2014 Accomplishments

2015 Goals

James Jack Sr. (Chair)

 Completed the prior year annual audit without any reportable deficiencies.

 Prepare the 2016 Indirect Cost Proposal and conclude nego a ons with the Interior Business Center on a favorable 2016 indirect cost rate.

Marvin Adams Veronica Dalton William Micklin Helene Simpson

 Prepared the 2015 Indirect Cost Proposal and concluded nego a ons with the Interior Business Center with a favorable 2015 indirect cost rate established at 37.61%.  Developed a report that reconciles payroll benefits and deduc ons to paychecks before they’re posted, which significantly increases accuracy and eﬀec veness.  Purchased so ware that will allow Finance staﬀ to add non-financial data to the general ledger when adjus ng journal entries.

 Improve financial repor ng to provide mely month-end and summary reports.  Implement a new employee orienta on specifically for Finance processes.

Business & Economic Development The Business & Economic Development Department (BEDD) develops and maintains programs that promote business and economic development opportuni es for tribal ci zens and Southeast Alaska communi es. This includes applying for, administering, and implemen ng contracts and grants. The department works with Southeast Conference to update and publish the Southeast Alaska Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). BEDD also provides tribal ci zen business owners with technical assistance, resource development, and ways to iden fy access to startup or capital funds through tradi onal and non-tradi onal lending agencies.

Gail Dabaluz Director

2014 Accomplishments  Partnered with the Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development (DCCED) to incorporate the Business Reten on Expansion (BRE) model. BRE focuses on retaining and expanding exis ng businesses; 40-90% of new jobs come from exis ng businesses.  Provided training to tribal business owners through the Na ve Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC).

 Oﬀered financial literacy and tax assistance to Southeast Alaska communi es under the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG). The joint fieldwork was conducted by the Alaska Business Development Center (ABDC) and TlingitHaida Regional Housing Authority (THRHA). The total number of individual tax returns was 536, represen ng $644,472 in tax refunds issued to tribal ci zens.

 Hosted an Ar st Market in coopera on with the Juneau Public Market, which provided economic opportunity for local tribal ar sans.

2015 Goals

 Provided support for the development of the Language program.

 Con nue to meet goals as outlined in the CEDS plan.

 Provided technical assistance to Organized Village of Saxman’s (OVS) tribal council.  Provided financial and technical assistance to Tlingit Haida Business Corpora on (THTBC).  Provided financial assistance to Juneau Tlingit & Haida Community Council to purchase a network server.

 Con nue partnership with Southeast Conference to develop the CEDS 5-Year Plan. »

Provide more training and technical assistance to tribal entrepreneurs.

Oﬀer tax assistance to Southeast communi es to provide educa on, resolu on, and submission of individual taxes.

“Promoting business and economic development opportunities for tribal citizens and Southeast Alaska communities.”

Child Care

Alice Bagoyo Manager

“Increasing availability of child care services to eligible tribal citizens in Southeast Alaska.”

The Child Care department 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 may apply. The department also oﬀers a quality improvement program to child care providers to help with health and safety equipment, business licenses, and classroom training. Types of care u lized are Center Based, Licensed Home, and Family, Friend and Neighbor. Three major child care facili es closed in 2014 which created a hardship on working families. Child Care administers mandatory and discre onary funding. Mandatory funding is for families who are in poverty or at risk of poverty while discre onary funding is primarily for families who have moderate income.

2014 Accomplishments

2015 Goals

 Served 184 families and 313 children under our Child Care Subsidy program.

 Provide health and safety equipment to child care providers.

 Served 54 families under mandatory funding; average earnings of clients was $8.43 per hour.

 Monitor home-based child care providers through inspec ons and criminal background checks.

 Served 130 families under discre onary funding; average earnings of clients was $18.90 per hour.

 Work with law enforcement agencies in communi es served to coordinate criminal background checks and/or finger prin ng.

 Provided a subcontract to Juneau Tlingit & Haida Community Council for their Summer Culture Camp. The culture camp provided cultural ac vi es to 75 children between the ages of 5-12.  Provided a subcontract to the Juneau A erschool Coali on that provides over 400 Juneau middle school students with educa onal and recrea onal opportuni es. The Coali on’s focus is on improving academic and life-long learning and social skills, as well as reducing the number of youth that begin the development of addic ons, depression, and other social and mental problems.

Travel to communi es to conduct criminal background checks and monitoring.

 Provide resource, referral, and recruitment informa on to communi es within service area.  Secure contracts with programs that provide quality services in summer months.  Support before and a er school ac vi es.  Promote cultural programs within school systems.

Employment & Training Employment and Training (E&T) addresses the problems of unemployment, under-employment, and the economic needs of Alaska Na ves and American Indians residing in Southeast Alaska. In 2014, E&T was divided into four departments: Child Care, Employment & Training, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), and Tribal Voca onal Rehabilita on (TVR) to reduce administra ve costs and be er serve our tribal ci zens. The E&T department now consists of the following programs: Burial Assistance, Employment Services, General Assistance, Job Placement, Training Services, Work Experience, and Youth Employment Services.

Teresa Sarabia Ac ng Co-Manager July - December 2014

2014 Accomplishments  Con nued strong partnership with the Voca onal Training & Resource Center’s Distance Educa on program.  Par cipated on the Juneau Homeless Coali on which coordinates resources for Juneau’s homeless popula on.  Coordinated 2nd Annual Healthy Choices Conference that focused on elimina ng barriers to employment; 88 TANF and General Assistance clients a ended the conference.  Hosted informa on tables at the spring and fall Job Fairs.  Referred clients to Southeast Regional Resource Center (SERRC) for GED tes ng, Juneau Job Center for basic oﬃce skills training, and online ALEXsys to apply for state, federal, and local recruitments.  Provided five college students with internships.  Provided services to 79 clients which included voca onal training funding, internships, reloca on assistance, and supplies necessary to become employed. We had 32 graduates, with 30 becoming gainfully employed with an average earning of $21.69 per hour.

 Provided 45 youth in the communi es of Angoon, Haines Hoonah, Hydaburg, Juneau, Kake, Klawock, Petersburg, Sitka, and Wrangell with up to 250 hours of employment over the summer.

2015 Goals  Be an eﬀec ve resource and community partner to provide the “life-skills” for clients to li themselves from poverty into solid self-support.  Develop a highly skilled E&T team trained to iden fy, address, and help remove client barriers to employment.

Alice Bagoyo Ac ng Co-Manager July - December 2014

 Develop a skilled labor force aligned with local/area employers’ needs.  Improve our ability to connect job seekers to jobs and maintain job reten on.  Develop a systema c method for examining case processing ac vi es to assess service delivery quality or compliance with workforce development standards. Georgia Finau Director January - July 2014

Head Start Tlingit & Haida Head Start serves primarily low-income children and families in 10 Southeast Alaska communi es. The program nurtures families and their children to grow, par cipate in life with confidence and awareness, and use their strengths to reach their full poten al. Albert Rinehart Director

“Respectfully nurturing families and their children to grow, participate in life with confidence and awareness, and use their strengths to reach their full potential.”

Head Start operates 15 high quality classrooms based on the local educa on plan for each of the communi es. Our classrooms are designed to prepare children between the ages of three to five years old for entry into kindergarten by providing opportuni es for emo onal and social growth, cogni ve development, health and nutri onal services, mental and disability services, and by fostering family and community partnerships. The program is funded with $2,470,364 in federal Head Start funds and $441,170 in state funds as a match under the Department of Educa on and Early Childhood Development. For the 2013-2014 school year, Head Start received $114,193 in reimbursements for meals provided under the Child Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).

2014 Accomplishments  Enrolled a total of 277 children; 70% were eligible based on family income, public assistance, homelessness, or foster care status and 30% were over-income. Overincome children are eligible to enroll provided 51% of the children served are from families that meet incomeeligibility guidelines.  Secured funding to provide services for 262 children.  Entered into a partnership with Sitka Tribe of Alaska and the Sitka School District which allowed us to serve an addi onal 15 children. Our pre-kindergarten partnership with the Juneau School District allowed us to serve 32 children at Gas neau Elementary School.  Provided 99% of children with physical exams, 99% with hearing exams, 98% with vision exams, and 94% of children with dental exams. Head Start’s charts are provided in the Charts & Sta s cs sec on of this report.

 Served a total of 15,020 healthy and nutri ous breakfasts, 15,055 lunches, and 555 snacks.  During the 20132014 school year, our children showed significant progress in all developmental checkpoints.

2015 Goals  Work with the Human Resources department to improve recruitment for job vacancies.  Seek addi onal funds to increase the quality of our services to children and families.

Language The Language program provides a cultural educa onal environment that emulates our indigenous languages. The program has implemented a community-based language learning project that focuses on improving language transmission between genera ons and within families. The program is s ll in its early stages of development and is ac vely seeking funding.

2014 Accomplishments

2015 Goals

 Advocated for the passage of House Bill 216, Oﬃcial Languages of the State, which acknowledges 20 indigenous languages in Alaska.

 Secure funding to support the Language program.

 Developed introduc on templates in Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian and shared with tribal ci zens via Central Council’s website and Facebook page.

 Hire a Haida language researcher to be placed in Hydaburg and a high school Tsimshian language intern to be located in Juneau.

 Extended two memorandum of agreements between Central Council and the Juneau School District that provides 10 mini iPads to Glacier Valley and Harborview elementary schools in support of the Tlingit Culture, Language and Literacy program.

 Create flashcards for language revitaliza on focusing on professional work environment and other themes.

 Partnered with Employment & Training to hire a Tlingit language researcher under the Work Experience program.  Secured a $5,000 grant from the Na ve Ministries Commi ee of Northern Light United Church to host bi-weekly community language events.  Documented fluent speakers for the Tlingit verb database. This includes 100+ addi onal verb-sets.  Raised $2,000 in program revenue during Central Council’s Ar st Market.  Hosted a language mee ng with strategic partners to discuss language ini a ves.

Re-establish the Tribe’s logo wear to help support the newly created program.

 Host a Word of the Week in Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian languages.  Create a Southeast Alaska Na ve Language Consor um and hold an annual mee ng.  Work with strategic partners to submit an FY 2017 Charter School applica on to the City and Borough of Juneau and Juneau School District. »

Create a tribally-driven teacher cer fica on process.

Develop a private preschool focusing on language revitaliza on and spanning mul -genera ons.

Gail Dabaluz Ac ng Manager

“Promoting language revitalization through cooperation with other Native organizations that administer existing language programs.”

Native Lands & Resources The Na ve Lands and Resources (NLR) department consists of Realty and Forestry, funded by the Bureau of Indian Aﬀairs (BIA) compact, the Environmental program funded by the Environmental Protec on Agency (EPA), and the Na ve American Graves Protec on and Repatria on Act (NAGPRA) program funded by the Na onal Park Service. Desiree Duncan Manager

2014 Accomplishments Realty and Forestry

“Managing and providing services that enhance and protect our land, environment, and cultural artifacts.”

The Realty program provides professional land management to Na ve landowners who own trust/ restricted proper es. The services include allotment adjudica on, rights protec on, land conveyance processing and approval, probate of estates, and land management counseling. The Forestry program provides Na ve allotment owners with services and consulta on in forestland management. Services include surveying, mber harves ng, tree thinning, mapping, trespass inves ga ons, mber appraisals, fire protec on, and forest health protec on measures.  Received addi onal funding in the amount of $48,000 from the BIA for natural resource projects and land records and improvements.  Developed a new land database with up-to-date land ownership/client informa on that will soon include all land documents and maps.  Processed and approved 28 land conveyances, probate of estates, and Last Will and Testaments for restricted property landowners.

 Contracted professional services to submit requests to reopen closed Na ve allotments with the Bureau of Land Management.

Environmental The Environmental program con nues to develop environmental awareness, educa on, training, and environmental capacity with Southeast Alaska tribes and communi es under the administra on of the State Tribal Response Program (STRP) and the Indian General Assistance Program (IGAP). Southeast tribes have an increased ability to address challenging environmental issues and build on exper se and shared resources.  Hosted a successful annual Southeast Environmental Conference a ended by over 30 par cipants from Southeast tribes; Na ve organiza ons; environmental organiza ons; University of Alaska Southeast; University of Alaska Fairbanks; and local, state, and federal agencies. The conference concluded with an agreement between par cipants to work together to oﬀset costs and bring a stronger unity on environmental issues.

Native Lands & Resources 2014 Accomplishments (Cont.)  Renewed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Central Council and the U.S. Forest Service. The purpose of the MOU is to outline a process for conduc ng government-to-government consulta on and informa on sharing between the par es. This agreement will expire June 2016.

 Secured $83,180 from the Na onal Park Service to conduct research and documenta on to repatriate sacred objects, cultural patrimony, and unassociated funerary objects located at the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History in New Haven, Connec cut and the Springfield Science Museum in Springfield, Massachuse s.

 Awarded special project funding from the EPA in the amount of $145,000 to host the 2015 Southeast Environmental Conference and fund the Southeast Alaska Tribal Toxins program.

2015 Goals

NAGPRA

 Finalize the Alaska Statewide Compact manual for the Realty program.

NAGPRA provides for the protec on and return of Na ve American graves and ar facts and the Act was signed into law on November 16, 1990.

 Develop a Con nuity of Opera ons Plan (COOP) for the Realty and Forestry programs.

 Held consulta ons with the Buﬀalo Science Museum and the Fenimore Art Museum in New York where 200 objects were viewed by NLR’s cultural resource specialist and clan leaders.  Repatriated a clan hat, painted hide robe, and appliquéd tunic from the L’ooknaxh.ádi clan from the Na onal Museum of the American Indian and formally transferred items to the clan at the Kayáashka Hít (Pla orm House) in Sitka.  Repatriated a frog hat belonging to the Khaach.ádi clan of Wrangell from the Oakland Museum of Art during the San Francisco Tlingit and Haida Culture Fair.

 Complete the inventory on Southeast Na ve allotments for the Forest Management Plan.  Develop a Tribal Environmental Plan.  Monitor, collect, analyze, and share informa on with tribal ci zens on toxins in Southeast Alaska shellfish.  Establish a Southeast Alaska Conserva on District.  Secure addi onal funding for the NAGPRA program.  Se le unresolved repatria on claims and counter claims submi ed to museums for cultural ar facts.

Program Compliance The Program Compliance department serves as an internal auditor and monitors client service programs for compliance, administers the Tribal Enrollment program which enrolls individuals of Tlingit and/or Haida descent, cer fies eligibility for services, and oversees the client/enrollment database (RiteTrack). The department also provides technical assistance to communi es and Indian Reorganiza on Act (IRA) tribes in Southeast Alaska on enrollment and governing documents. Valerie Hillman Manager

Enrollment Commi ee Ella Benne (Chair) Martha Johnson (Vice-Chair) LaVerne Wise (Secretary) Jolene Edenshaw Bertha Karras

2014 Accomplishments  Held two Tribal Enrollment Commi ee mee ngs in Juneau. The sta s cal informa on below shows ac vity for 2014: »

Cer fied 533 tribal ci zens.

Completed 13 blood quantum correc ons resul ng in 35 house cleaning files (descendants from original 13 blood quantum correc ons).

Issued 1,515 tribal iden fica on (ID) cards.

Provided 800 tribal enrollment verifica ons.

Completed 2,300 updates to invalid addresses; 4,380 tribal ci zens remain in the invalid address category. The 2014 Delegate Elec ons contributed 700 addi onal invalid addresses.

 Par cipated on Central Council’s Client Service Team which is responsible for increasing eﬃciency of services through streamlining client service programs and strengthening internal collabora ons.

2015 Goals  Decrease tribal ci zen invalid addresses in Enrollment’s RiteTrack database by 10%. »

Par cipate in community events to reach out to our tribal ci zens to update their addresses and issue tribal ID cards.

 Implement security feature for tribal ID cards to prevent fraudulent duplica on.

 Revised the Client Appeals policy and process.

 Develop records management policy for electronic filing.

 Par cipated in the Na ve Vote ini a ve which included two rallies to increase tribal ci zen voter turn-out in the general and primary elec ons.

 Complete records retrieval wri en process for programs.

 Par cipated in the 2014 Holiday Informa onal Fair with other Na ve organiza ons. Our oﬃce issued tribal ID cards to tribal ci zens that a ended the event, collected address updates, and answered ques ons on enrollment.

Public Safety The Public Safety department consists of the Village Public Safety Oﬃcer (VPSO) and Second Chance programs. The VPSO program provides basic law enforcement and public safety services to par cipa ng communi es. The Second Chance program provides employment and distance training assistance to individuals incarcerated or recently released on proba on.

2014 Accomplishments VPSO

Second Chance Program

The VPSO program trains and employs individuals residing in villages as first responders to public safety emergencies such as search and rescue, fire protec on, emergency medical assistance, crime preven on, and basic law enforcement. The Public Safety manager works closely with the local mayor and city council as well as with the Alaska State Troopers to administer the program in designated Southeast Alaska communi es. VPSOs are sta oned in the following communi es:

The Second Chance program provides distance training and employment assistance directly to individuals incarcerated at the Lemon Creek Correc onal Center or released and residing in Juneau. Under the program, students will have tui on, fees, and books covered to complete a voca onal or accredited cer fica on program that will result in an appren ceship, internship or employment.

Angoon (1)

Pelican (1)

Hydaburg (1)

Saxman (1)

Kake (2)

Thorne Bay (1)

Kasaan (1)

 Secured full indirect on funding received from the State of Alaska through successful nego a ons.  Con nued to work closely with the State of Alaska on policies and procedures as well as liabili es to arm our VPSOs. This has been the main focus over the last year as it will fundamentally change the program.

 Secured $724,764 in funding under the United States Department of Jus ce’s Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicita on (CTAS) three-year grant award.  Developed a caseworker posi on descrip on.

2015 Goals  Work with Alaska Housing Finance Corpora on communi es to secure VPSO housing grants.  Apply for VPSO training and equipment funding.  Work with the Juneau Reentry Coali on to develop a strategic plan.  Staﬀ two part- me tutors, a full- me training and employment coordinator, and a full- me caseworker.

Jason Wilson Manager

“Providing basic law enforcement and public safety services (fire, medical response, and search & rescue) to participating Southeast communities.”

Self-Governance In 2014, the Self-Governance department provided technical assistance in the area of tribal governance to Southeast Alaska tribes that Compact with Central Council. The department also helped tribal governments establish government-togovernment rela onships between federal, state, municipal, local, and other tribal governments. By tribal resolu on, those federally-recognized tribes in communi es served have agreed to authorize Central Council to engage in the Compact with the federal government on the tribes’ behalf. Lore a Wallin Manager

“Providing technical assistance to tribes to develop their capacity to function as a tribal government.”

The following communi es were included in Central Council’s 2014 Annual Funding Agreement (AFA) which defines the rela onship between Compact tribes and Central Council:  Craig

 Juneau

 Pelican

 Douglas

 Kasaan

 Saxman

 Haines

 Klawock

 Tenakee

 Wrangell

Central Council reallocates Compact funds to the tribes based on established formulas. Under the Compact, Central Council has broad authority to:  Redesign programs, ac vi es, func ons, and services of the Bureau of Indian Aﬀairs (BIA).  Reallocate funds from such programs, ac vi es, and func ons or services according to the tribal priori es. Welfare Assistance/General Assistance, Housing Improvement Program (HIP), and Preparedness, as well as other non-recurring line items may not be reallocated.  Enhance the eﬀec veness and long-term financial stability of its tribal government.

2014 Accomplishments  Secured training for Compact communi es to prepare for the implementa on of OMB Super Circular, which provides new guidance for the administra on of federal funds.

 Submi ed a tribal priority funding request to the House Appropria ons Subcommi ee on the Interior and related agencies based on Central Council’s BIA priority budget increase request.

 Coordinated the Southeast Alaska Na ve Presidents’ Associa on mee ngs held in Juneau on April 7, 2014 and in Ketchikan on June 27, 2014.

 Submi ed a le er for Title IV Amendments to Congressional Delegates reques ng support for Tribal Self-Governance Act of 2014.

Self-Governance 2014 Accomplishments (Cont.)  Submi ed a le er to Congress reques ng support for legisla on to enact permanent mandatory appropria ons for Contract Support Costs under the Indian SelfDetermina on and Educa on Assistance Act (ISDEAA).  Submi ed a le er to Congressional Delegates reques ng support for HR 4694 and S2387 which amends the Claims Resolu on Act of 2010 and addresses concerns with the implementa on of the Cobell Se lement. »

Central Council submi ed a claim for contract support of $4.5 million.

Self-Governance Du es Effec ve January 1, 2015 The Compact budget was decreased by $246,254 as a result of the 2013 013 sequestra on. Due to these cuts, the Self-Governance department was dissolved effec ve January 1, 2015. In order to con nue to provide support to Compact communi es, Central Council has re-distributed the following Self-Governance overnance responsibili es:  Tribal Opera ons: Will manage the BIA Compact budget.  Business & Economic Development: Will manage tribal rela ons and nd communica ons with Compact and non-Compact Southeast Alaska tribes as well as compile pile and submit data reports for the DOI Office of Self-Governance.  Finance: Will manage the intertribal distribu on worksheet and distribute stribute funds to Compact communi es and Central Council programs.  Employment & Training: Will respond to General Assistance requests sts for Douglas Indian Associa on clients.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) department provides financial assistance to families while emphasizing work par cipa on, educa on, family stability, and responsibility. TANF iden fies and focuses on employment goals, economic and social obstacles, and the health, safety and wellbeing of children and families. Caseworkers monitor families as they move through their tribal service plan toward their ul mate goal of self-suﬃciency and independence from program services. Eligible families can receive up to 60 months of service. Stephanie Masse Manager Eﬀec ve October 2014

2014 Accomplishments  Welcomed over 5,400 visits and provided case management services to over 500 families.

Grace Hawkins Ac ng Manager July - October 2014

Services included hands-on training, counseling, and assistance with other barriers to employment such as drug/alcohol abuse, legal issues, emo onal/ physical abuse, homelessness, etc.

Families par cipated in Employment (367), Educa on/Training (136), and various other work par cipa on ac vi es (545).

Of the 258 cases that closed in 2014, 73 families obtained employment.

 Hosted conferences and trainings that included a Job Fair, Back to School Fair, and 2nd Annaul Healthy Choices Conference.

Brenda Chapman Manager January - July 2014

 Held a 12-week Fatherhood Is Sacred session that focused on the importance of being a father. Fathers and families par cipated in assigned ac vi es and family fun nights. Of the 14 par cipants, six graduated with a cer ficate of comple on. The session ended with a weekend retreat at the Eagle River United Methodist Camp for 74 par cipants.

 Collaborated internally with the Voca onal Training & Resource Center’s Distance Educa on program to provide access and support to 143 clients throughout Southeast Alaska for Penn Foster distance educa on classes. The number of clients that successfully completed COP3 career assessments and cer ficate programs include: »

Accoun ng Essen als (1)

Administra ve Assistant (10)

Basic Skills Review (1)

COP3 career assessment (58)

Gunsmith (1)

Medical Administra ve Assistant (1)

Physical Therapy Aide (1)

Virtual High School (3)

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families 2015 Goals  Iden fy training needs and professional goals for all staﬀ.  Define exis ng employment and training barriers and iden fy available resources to reduce those barriers.  Iden fy ways to assist in mo va ng clients and enforce client accountability.  Implement an online applica on system.  Make improvements to the RiteTrack client database and complete several related projects: »

Research upgrading to a web-based system.

Update check/purchase order details when checks have been voided, reissued, or canceled in Great Plains.

Develop report and le er templates to increase usability of the RiteTrack client database.

Add user date and me stamps to certain areas in RiteTrack to document changes.

 Establish rela onships and agreements with vendors and Southeast Alaska tribes to arrange for clients to u lize their business services such as faxing, copying and prin ng.  Research expanding the TANF service area to provide services to tribal ci zens residing outside Southeast Alaska.

 Internally collaborate with the Business & Economic Development and Child Care departments to increase the number of child care providers in Southeast Alaska. This will provide employment and training opportuni es for our clients and improve the child care crisis currently gripping our communi es.  Scan and upload all per nent client case file documents to the RiteTrack database. This will reduce our paper consump on and free up valuable oﬃce space.

“Assisting families with dependent children to become selfsufficient.”

Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation Central Council’s Execu ve Council formed the Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corpora on (THTBC) in 2010 as a vehicle to generate revenue for the Tribe. THTBC is a legal en ty structured as a holding company and is organized, incorporated, and federally chartered under the laws of the United States. Richard Rinehart Chief Execu ve Oﬃcer

THTBC Board of Directors Richard Peterson (Chair) William Micklin Morgan Howard Leilani Wilson-Walkush

“Promoting economic and business development through enterprise and joint ventures.”

THTBC’s subsidiary and limited liability company (LLC), T&H Services, operates facility support services in Washington and Alaska. THTBC’s marke ng advantage will be achieved through obtaining cer fica ons with companies who are interested in doing business with minority owned companies. Other compe ve advantages include tribal tax exemp on and tribal sovereign immunity. With $267,000 in revenue in 2014, the company had a net loss, but is generally on track with the financial plan as presented to the Tribal Assembly in April 2014.

2014 Accomplishments  Dra ed LLC code to establish a member managed LLC under the name T&H Services to conduct business under facility support services and property management.  Hired a general manager for T&H Services, LLC.  Established and organized oﬃces for business startup in the Sea le and Juneau areas.  Established human resources, banking, accoun ng, bidding/es ma ng, and capture management systems.

 Secured two janitorial service contracts in Juneau: »

State of Alaska, Armory Avia on Opera ons facility.

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consor um (SEARHC) administra ve oﬃces.

2015 Goals  Develop a landscape division under T&H Services, LLC.

 Designed corpora on and company logos.

 Expand janitorial and maintenance services in Juneau.

 Developed website and marke ng materials for T&H Services, LLC.

 Open a janitorial and maintenance opera on in Anchorage.

 Received Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO) cer fica on from Puyallup Tribe of Indians.

 Develop recruitment and training strategy to employ tribal ci zens.

 Executed acquisi on of Execu ve Green Clean, a janitorial and maintenance business with 50 accounts in Washington, over 100 loca ons, and 20 employees (10 full- me and 10 part- me).

Tribal Child Support Unit The Tribal Child Support Unit (TCSU) is a federally funded and approved Tribal IV-D child support program that works extensively with other state and Tribal IV-D agencies across the country. The TCSU’s services include establishing paternity; loca ng absent parents; establishing, enforcing, and modifying child support orders; and collec ng and distribu ng child support payments. The program has two principles that mo vate all of its ac ons and ac vi es: Child support should be a reliable source of income for families. TCSU will focus its eﬀorts on the needs of children, and in doing so, empower parents to ensure children’s needs are met.

A coopera ve approach should be used to establish and enforce support obliga ons. Both custodial and noncustodial parents are treated fairly, kept informed, and their concerns are addressed.

TCSU strives to ensure that all tribal children receive the financial and emo onal support they deserve from both parents and works to overcome obstacles and challenges when collec ng child support.

2014 Accomplishments  Par cipated in the Alaska Supreme Court Live program held at Ketchikan High School on November 19, 2014 which featured the case involving tribal sovereignty over child support ma ers in State of Alaska, Patrick Galvin, Comm. et al v. Central Council Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska, Supreme Court Case No. S-14935. The Alaska Supreme Court Live program brings oral arguments in actual pending cases to student audiences. »

Alaska Legal Services A orney Holly Handler and TCSU A orney Jessie Archibald represented the Tribe. The Department of Jus ce and the Na onal Associa on of Tribal Child Support Directors each filed an amicus brief in support of the Tribe’s posi on. Department of Jus ce A orney Stacy Stoller also par cipated in oral arguments on behalf of the Tribe. The Court is expected to issue a decision within a year.

 Increased caseload from 1,033 (2013) to 1,101 (2014), a growth of 6.10%.  Increased collec ons by 18.7%.  Distributed $666,793 in child support.  Established paternity for 17 children using the Tribal Court process.

2015 Goals  Increase child support collec ons by 10%.  Develop MOA with the state’s Child Support Services Division (CSSD) to a ain interface access and pursue possible joint outreach to Southeast Alaska high schools.  Con nue collabora ons with Region 10, Na onal Tribal Child Support Associa on, and other directors that administer Tribal IV-D programs on tribal child support policies and changes of repor ng requirements.

Eddie Brakes Manager

“Ensuring all eligible tribal children receive the financial and emotional support they deserve from both parents.”

Tribal Court The Tribal Court is established as a separate branch of government to exercise the Tribe’s inherent sovereignty and provide a culturally-appropriate forum for tribal ci zens to address their jus ce needs. These judicial services are guided by the tradi onal values of respect, pa ence, and the essen al responsibility to safeguard the future of the Tribe by promo ng healthy tribal families. David Avraham Voluck Magistrate

Judiciary Commi ee Lowell K. Halverson (Chair) Ernest Hillman Jr. Candace Williams Pamela Stearns Carol Mar nez

The Tribal Court resolves ma ers by taking evidence and rendering both wri en and oral decisions. Each final decision of the trial courts comes with the right of appeal to the Supreme Court. Beyond dispute resolu on and adjudica on, the Tribal Court provides outreach to the Alaska Tribal Judges Associa on regarding tribal jus ce issues, other tribes seeking assistance in building their tribal courts, and the United States of America and State of Alaska on a government-to-government basis. The Execu ve Council, Judiciary Commi ee, and Tribal Court con nue to work toward expanding and sustaining the Tribal Court and its judicial services. The Tribal Court oﬀers an alterna ve venue to the State of Alaska and has subject ma er jurisdic on over a large range of civil and criminal issues including:  Adop ons

 Domes c Violence

 Child Custody

 Guardianships

 Child Support

 Paternity

 Marriage

2014 Accomplishments  Successfully administered the Department of Jus ce Family Safety Court. »

Issued 15 domes c violence protec on orders on behalf of tribal families which have been recognized and enforced by the State of Alaska under the ‘Full Faith and Credit’ provisions of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).

 Helped provide successful statewide and na onal leadership calling for the removal of the “Alaska Exclusion” in the reauthorized VAWA of 2013. »

Lobbying eﬀorts successfully convinced the Alaska Delega on to remove the controversial “Alaska Exclusion” recognizing Alaska’s tribal courts on equal foo ng with tribal courts throughout the na on.

Tribal Court 2014 Accomplishments (Cont.)  Con nued statewide leadership in strengthening rela ons with the State of Alaska court system. »

Magistrate/Judge David Voluck received the Alaska Bar Associa on Board of Governor’s Judge Nora Guinn Award.

Served on the Alaska Supreme Court’s Commi ee on Judicial Fairness, Diversity, and Access; the First Judicial District’s Ethics and Disciplinary Hearing Commi ee; and Joint State/Tribal Summit on Minors Consuming Alcohol.

 Con nued work as a mentor court providing training through the auspices of the Na onal Judicial College, the Alaska Judicial Council, the Alaska Bar Associa on, the University of Alaska, Tanana Chiefs Conference, and the Alaska Network on Domes c Violence and Sexual Assault.  Reviewed all tribal statutes rela ng to family law for updates and revisions. This included legal research and assistance with regard to tribal marriage equity and adop on statutes.

2015 Goals  Collaborate with the Oﬃce of the President, Tribal Child Support Unit (TCSU), and Judiciary Commi ee to increase inter-state recogni on and enforcement of Tribal Court orders under doctrines of Comity, Full Faith & Credit, and the nego a on of cross-jurisdic on agreements.

 Advocate for a change in Bureau of Indian Aﬀairs’ policy to allow for reoccurring base funding for Alaska’s tribal courts.  Apply to the Department of Jus ce for funding to implement peacemaking and a problem-solving diversion court for juvenile oﬀenses. »

Internally collaborate with TCSU, Public Safety, Tribal Family & Youth Services, and the Judiciary Commi ee. 2014 TRIBAL COURT STATISTICS

TOTALS

Child Support/Paternity PeƟƟons Filed

Divorce/Custody PeƟƟons Filed DomesƟc Violence PeƟƟons Filed AdopƟon PeƟƟons Filed Guardianship PeƟƟons Filed Civil PeƟƟons MoƟons Filed Orders Issued in 2014 Hearings Held in 2014

25 15 1 8 1 16 235 213

Children Served

>1,000

“Providing sound administration of tribal justice that promotes our inherent tribal sovereignty for the benefit of the health and well-being of our tribal citizens.”

Tribal Family & Youth Services The Tribal Family & Youth Services (TFYS) department administers the Tribe’s Child Welfare, Elderly Services, and Wellness programs to ensure the social service needs of our tribal ci zens are met. TFYS staﬀ advocate for and deliver services aimed at suppor ng tribal families and protec ng children, and ul mately, striving to prevent the unwarranted breakup of Na ve families. Francine Eddy-Jones Director

“Providing culturally sensitive services to promote economic self-sufficiency and social well-being of tribal citizens and tribal communities.”

Vision: “Wooch een” (Tlingit word for “working together”), through bold and crea ve partnerships, we will develop and implement a con nuum of services using culturally appropriate prac ces for Alaska Na ve and American Indian children, youth, families, adults, and elders.

2014 Accomplishments Child Welfare The Child Welfare team serves as tribal advocates at the intake/research, inves ga ve, preven on/early interven on, and interven on stages of the child welfare system.  Presented at the Annual Na onal Indian Child Welfare Conference, Na onal American Social Worker Juneau Chapter Conference, Southeast Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Conference/Training, Statewide Tribal Title IV-E Summit, Foster Care Core Training, and Knowing Who You Are training on issues per nent to tribal child welfare. »

The four-day Southeast ICWA Conference/Training involved workshops taught by Juneau magistrate, Alaska Legal Services a orneys from Fairbanks, Bethel, Anchorage, and Juneau, Public Defender’s Office a orney, and ICWA staff. The 85 par cipants included Juneau Superior Court judges, OCS staff, and tribal Child Welfare staff from each of the Southeast Alaska tribes.

Intake/Research Stage  Conducted extensive ancestry searches for 209 poten al ICWA cases to determine if the child is eligible for enrollment with the Tribe and determine the appropriate Southeast tribal jurisdic on. Some of the inquiries led to new open ICWA cases. Inves ga ve Stage  Accompanied Alaska Oﬃce of Children’s Services (OCS) in Juneau on 191 ini al inves ga ons in homes and schools where there were Tlingit and Haida child vic ms of child abuse, neglect, or sexual abuse; successfully closed 60 cases and 131 remain open to date. Preven on/Early Interven on Stage  Provided services to a total of 39 new families through the Preserving Na ve Families (PNF) program; 28 cases were successfully closed and 11 cases remain open and ac ve.

Tribal Family & Youth Services 2014 Accomplishments (Cont.) Preven on/Early Interven on Stage (Cont.)  Con nued to partner with Employment & Training to implement the Structured Decision Making (SDM) tool used to iden fy Juneau families and provide intensive wrap-around services.  Provided 36 weeks of women’s psycho-educa onal groups involving three phases to 26 women. The groups focused on long-term eﬀects of trauma and unresolved grief, post-trauma c stress, sexual abuse, characteris cs of oﬀenders, stages of healing, and ceremony. »

New in 2014 was the development of a children’s group that focused on enhancing protec ve factors and crea ng resiliency among Na ve children through cultural and spiritual ac vi es. Five children of women’s group par cipants completed two phases of 10-week lessons.

Interven on Stage  Received, processed, and provided case management for ICWA pe ons represen ng a total of 284 tribal children. This included ICWA cases where jurisdic on belonged to other Southeast Alaska tribes.  Processed 117 ICWA cases in the Tribe’s jurisdic on; successfully closed 30 of the cases. »

Of the closed cases, 20 tribal children were reunified with their parents, 7 were ICWA preference placements with family rela ves either as adopted or guardians, 2 youth aged out and 1 child was a nonna ve, non-rela ve placement.

 The foster care recruiter focused on “child specific” recruitment and assisted in the iden fica on of rela ves in 24 child welfare cases for poten al placement of tribal children. Child Welfare staﬀ assisted eight tribal families in comple ng the state foster care applica on process.

Elderly Services The Elderly Services program provides elder nutri on and caregiver support services, informa on and referral services, Elderly Emergency Financial Assistance, and promotes wellness and health-related educa on, as well as increases the public’s awareness in how to iden fy and report elder abuse, neglect, and financial exploita on of elders.  Provided support services to 120 individuals that par cipated in caregiver training; 50 requested assistance in gaining access to available services and 25 were referred for respite services.  Coordinated the Annual Elders & Caregivers Workshop that focused on the Aﬀordable Care Act; 75 par cipants a ended.  Held the annual Walking in Balance wellness event to promote and encourage tribal ci zens to be outdoors and ac ve; 71 par cipants a ended.  Partnered with SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consor um (SEARHC) Injury Preven on program from Sitka to host a Fall Preven on training; 35 par cipants a ended.

Tribal Family & Youth Services 2014 Accomplishments (Cont.)

Field Staﬀ

Elderly Services (Cont.)

Field staﬀ provide interdepartmental coordina on to ensure tribal ci zens have access to Central Council programs. Field staﬀ are located in Craig, Haines, Klawock, Saxman, and Wrangell.

 Provided a resource table at the State of Alaska, Adult Protec ve Service’s Resource Fair and distributed the new “Facts on the Abuse of Elders” flyer. Also provided a resource table at the community Holiday Informa onal Fair that was held at the Centennial Hall; holiday gi bags were distributed to 250 elders.

Wellness  Secured memorandum of agreements with three women’s shelters in Southeast Alaska to help keep women and children safe: »

Aiding Women in Abuse and Rape Emergencies (AWARE),

Women In Safe Homes (WISH), and

Sitkan’s Against Family Violence (SAFV).

 Produced a suicide preven on booklet en tled, “What Can You Do in Your Community to Prevent Suicide?” This is a plain talk community ac on toolkit being distributed at key mee ngs in Southeast Alaska. The first page of the booklet states, “this pamphlet has one purpose – to help you, an ordinary ci zen, know that you truly have the ability to help prevent suicides in your community.”

 Provided ICWA and case management services to tribal ci zens and their families, and assisted with applica ons for benefits to a wide variety of organiza ons, tribal enrollment services, and recruitment for summer youth workers.

2015 Goals  Pursue an agreement with the State of Alaska to implement a Tribal Title IV-E Maintenance program.  Partner with tribal courts to prepare for the Tribal Title IV-E Maintenance program.  Secure funding to implement a Tribal Foster Care program.  Explore funding opportuni es to sustain the current level of services for Child Welfare, Elderly, and Wellness programs, and the field oﬃces.  Expand partnerships, both internally and externally, to improve service delivery to tribal ci zens.  Expand the use of the client database for case management and data collec on.

Tribal Transportation The Tribal Transporta on department contracts directly with the Federal Highway Administra on’s (FHWA) Tribal Transporta on Program (TTP). The program is jointly administered by the Federal Highway Administra on’s Oﬃce of Federal Lands Highway (FLH) and the Bureau of Indian Aﬀairs (BIA) in accordance with a memorandum of understanding. Beginning in FY 2013, funds are distributed to tribes annually on a statutory formula driven basis under the MAP-21 legisla on. Tribal shares of TTP funds can be used for planning, design, construc on, maintenance, and administra on of the program. The department manages the TTP for Juneau and the Organized Village of Saxman. The department’s main focus for 2014 was to con nue to build the capacity of our department, complete projects started the previous year, and to be er coordinate with other agencies within our represented communi es.

2014 Accomplishments

2015 Goals

 Completed renova ons to the Andrew Hope Building parking lot.

 Design and begin construc on of sidewalks on Kanata Deyi Drive in Juneau.

 Provided snow removal ac vi es for all Central Council facili es.

 Create and implement transporta on safety projects/ programs for the Juneau and Saxman communi es.

 Awarded professional engineering services contract to RP Kinney and Associates.

 Con nue to cul vate partnerships in the communi es we serve.

 Formed valuable partnerships na onwide, as well as within our own region and community.

 Finish Saxman’s Eagle/Frog Street road construc on project. Once paved, this project will be ready for closeout.  Develop successful FHWA Safety Project applica ons.  Update Tribe’s Long Range Transporta on Plan and Transporta on Improvement Plan.  Con nue to push for legisla on, replacing MAP-21 which will be er meet the needs of Alaska tribes.

William Ware Manager

“Implementing the Federal TTP under an agreement between the Tribe and the Federal Highway Administration and building eligible transportation projects.”

Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation In partnership with the State of Alaska, Division of Voca onal Rehabilita on (DVR), the Tribal Voca onal Rehabilita on (TVR) department jointly serves eligible Alaska Na ves and American Indians with disabili es in Southeast Alaska.

Teresa Sarabia Manager

“Providing vocational rehabilitation services to eligible applicants with disabilities in Southeast Alaska to assist them in obtaining and maintaining employment.”

The department strives to empower eligible applicants with disabili es to become self-suﬃcient and independent through voca onal rehabilita on services. TVR staﬀ provide step-by-step individualized plans for tribally enrolled ci zens with disabili es when they are determined eligible for services. These services prepare tribal ci zens to engage in gainful employment, including self-employment or small business ownership. TVR counselors provide the following services:  Guidance for clients needing help through the voca onal rehabilita on process for training.  Referrals to appropriate employment agencies to ensure they find the best job that suits their skills, abili es, and strengths.  Counseling when a client needs moral support, someone to talk with on basic needs, schooling, and issues surrounding alcohol or drug abuse.

2014 Accomplishments

2015 Goals

 Provided voca onal rehabilita on services to 177 clients; 23 secured gainful employed.

 Provide services to 70 new tribal ci zens.

 Con nued strong collabora on/partnership with the State of Alaska, DVR, coordina ng joint services for tribal ci zens living in Southeast Alaska.

 Successfully close 26 cases that result in tribal ci zens securing gainful employment.  Provide TVR outreach through travel to Southeast Alaska communi es.  Meet with stakeholders to maximize support for TVR clients to become self-suﬃcient locally and in Southeast Alaska.  Complete grant applica on and submit.

Vocational Training & Resource Center Based on the economic development and employment needs that exist within the region, the Voca onal Training & Resource Center (VTRC) provides opportuni es for training and career advancement through quality postsecondary academic and voca onal educa on. The VTRC manager provides oversight of the Distance Educa on, Higher Educa on, and Johnson O’Malley programs.

2014 Accomplishments Distance Educa on The Distance Educa on program provides online courses in partnership with the Penn Foster Career Academy and supports training needs that lead to sustainable employment. All Penn Foster programs (virtual high school, career cer ficates, and college courses) are accredited in North America. In coopera on with the Employment & Training department, the VTRC provides a means for tribal ci zens to earn real creden als (cer ficates, high school diplomas, and na onal cer fica ons), se ng individuals on a path to career and educa onal success.  Matched 73 tribal ci zens to a training career path and enrolled 55 tribal ci zens in the Penn Foster Virtual High School program.  Partnered with TlingitHaida Regional Housing Authority (THRHA) to provide Weatheriza on training to 14 students all of which are now employed.

 Provided tutoring and support in the computer lab to Distance Educa on students: 28 GED students, 71 Career Ready 101 students, 201 with resume/cover le er assistance, 726 with job searches, and 140 with bank statements. In 2014, 19 students completed their Penn Foster program.

Higher Educa on The Higher Educa on program provides assistance to eligible tribal ci zens who are seeking post-secondary educa on. Assistance occurs through scholarships (Compact, Alumni, and General Assistance) and sharing other scholarship opportuni es.  Provided financial assistance to 31 students that graduated with a higher educa on degree; 4 Associate’s degrees, 17 Bachelor’s degrees, and 10 Master’s degrees.  Distributed over $463,000 in scholarships to 242 students; 83 students were on the honor roll.  Awarded 51 students Alumni scholarships for a total of $26,775.

Laird Jones Manager

“Providing vocational training opportunities to those seeking to improve their job skills, gain employment, or increase their pay.”

Vocational Training & Resource Center 2014 Accomplishments (Cont.) Johnson O’Malley The Johnson O’Malley (JOM) program provides supplemental educa onal opportuni es to Alaska Na ve and American Indian students and is guided by a local parent commi ee. The emphasis is on tutorial and cultural enrichment ac vi es.

and served as group leader/teacher for the Freshmen Reconnec ng Youth life skills class.

 Provided support to 101 of 191 Juneau-Douglas High School (JDHS) students.

 Fi y-one girls and 31 boys par cipated in community ac vi es in Wrangell. Ac vi es included Halloween haunted house, Unity Dinner with tradi onal foods, and performances at the Wrangell High School for Na onal Awareness month, Alaska Na ve Brotherhood/Alaska Na ve Sisterhood, and local T&H Community Council Christmas party.

 Improved communica ons with families on student scholarships, educa onal and job opportuni es, and support services:

2015 Goals

Created a new blog, Facebook, and Twi er social media accounts that provide scholarship informa on and opportuni es.

Hosted a Senior Informa on Night at the VTRC that provided informa on about post-secondary opportuni es and scholarships.

 Provided support to students selected to par cipate in the College Horizons program, American Indian Art Ins tute Summer Bridge program, and the 2014 Elders and Youth Conference.  Con nued collabora on with Alaska Na ve teachers at Harborview Elementary School for students to complete community service hours. One student was able to spend a semester as a ‘Peer Tutor’ in a Kindergarten classroom.  Con nued collabora on with the JDHS CHOICE program

 Expand course oﬀerings and marke ng on computer classes and distance delivery courses to generate increased enrollment and VTRC revenue.  Con nue partnership with Employment & Training and local employers to place students in jobs.  Provide communica on on scholarship opportuni es to address shor all of college funding.  Con nue u lizing JOM’s social media to increase community outreach to students and families. »

Focus on strategies to assist ninth grade students in their transi on to high school.

Iden fy and assist grade 12 students to successfully complete high school and formulate plans for a er gradua on.

Vocational Training & Resource Center Congratula ons to Central Council’s 2014 Honor Roll Students and Graduates! Higher Educa on Honor Roll Students

2014 Higher Educa on Graduates

Craig: Jennifer Cordova-James, Carol Holman (Davis), Stefan Isaly-

Haines: Bri any Dickson, BS Exercise Science; Rachel Secody, BS Arts

Johns, Amy Johns, Erin McMeel, Markie Turley, Bear Yates

- Visual Communica ons

Gustavus: Jessica Eberhard

Juneau: Miranda Barril, BA Japanese; Richard Bonifant, BS

Haines: Bri any Dickson, Tammy Hamilton, Deborah Jones (Troyer), Jolene Lemieux, Jus n Schneider, Rachel Secody, Aminda Skan, Rachel Sparks, Janessa Willard, Alisha Young

Juneau: Alesa Abbo , Steven Ames, Miranda Barril, Michelle Beltran, Richard Bonifant, Elizabeth Bullion, Jeromey Campbell, Macayla Cloyd, Gail Dabaluz, Kaya Day, Bernadine DeAsis, Samantha DesArmo, Joshua Du on, Susan Edwardson, Maranda Fitzhugh, Kendall Fujioka, Jenna Fuller, Michaela Goade, Andrea Gordon, Shadoe Haﬀner, Ursala Hudson, Taylor Hughes, Karissa Jackson, James Janisch, Terra Jarvis, Laura Jim, Crystal Johnson, Kyle Kahklen, Margaret Katzeek, Kevin Mann, Isaac Mar n, J. Jace Mason, Ian McClure, Jus n McKoy, Dabney Meachum, Hunter Meachum, Susan Meyer, Mills, LydiaCamille Mooney-Hubbard, Asia Moreno-Goodwin, Neely Perisich, Bri any Rivera, Stacy Roberts, Elle Roelofs (Fuller), Trianna Salo, Larina Santos, Jaspri Sylvan-Musarra, Sierra Tagaban, Kayla Tripp, Stephanie Tripp, Ian Wanamaker, Chelsey Welch, Colton Welch, Rose Wes ka, Katrina Woodman, Laura Woodman, Meghan Woodman, Tina Wright, Raymond Zimmer

Kasaan: Anna Bird, Taylor Bremner, Kayla Burns, Clayton Juneau Ketchikan: Skye Ruppert Pelican: Bradelle Padon Saxman: Kevin Charles, Vanessa James, Corbin Tegner, Cara Wallace Wrangell: Amanda Briskar, Danielle Ferguson, Cameron Jamieson, Ka e Marley, Kris n Mill, Mark Peterman, Krystal Schultz, Shannon Stough, Vena Stough, Michelle Villarma

Psychology; Kaya Day, BBA; Bernadine DeAsis, BS Geography/ Environmental Studies; Samantha DesArmo, AA General Studies; Susan Edwardson, BLA AK Na ve Studies; Michaela Goade, BA Graphic Design minor in Marke ng; Shadoe Haﬀner, BA Earth Science; Ursala Hudson, BA Art minor in Spanish & Sociology; Taylor Hughes, BA Arts: Psychology; Kyle Kahklen, BA Educa on; Margaret Katzeek, MSW; Jace Mason, BS Chemistry; Ian McClure, BS Economics; Susan Meyer, BLA; Lydia Mills, BA Biology & Anthropology; Bri any Rivera, BA Tourism & Hospitality; Elle Roelofs (Fuller), MA Educa on; Larina Santos, MSW; Ian Wanamaker, BA Accoun ng; Chelsey (PT)Welch, BLA; Meghan Woodman, Doctor of Physical Therapy; Tina Wright, BLA; Raymond Zimmer, BS Mining Engineering

Kasaan: Anna Bird, BA Journalism Wrangell: Cameron Jamieson, BS Geography; Shannon Stough, BS Economics & Management; Michelle Villarma, BS Kinesiology & Rehabita on Science

Charts & Statistics

2014 Trust Fund Ending Account Value: $11,330,051 Millions

2014 Trust Fund Ending Account Value

12.0 11.9 11.8 11.7 11.6 11.5 11.4 11.3 11.2 11.1 11.0

Ending Accountâ€Ś

Charts & Statistics

Head Start Developmental Checkpoints Checkpoints Head Start Developmental

Meeting or Exceeding ExceedingWidely Widely Held Expectations MeeĆ&#x;ng or Held ExpectaĆ&#x; ons

100%

Child Support Collec ons

Social/ Emotional

Gross Motor Fine Motor

Language Fall

Cognitve

Literacy

Mathematics

Spring

493,464

300,000 200,000 100,000

292,983

400,000

219,046

500,000

113,009

600,000

31,786

20%

Amount Collected (Thousands) Amount Collected

40%

700,000

565,010

800,000

60%

666,793

80%

0 2008

Child Adult Adult Care Program Child CareFood Food Program

500

1000

Lunch

Breakfast

1500

Snack

2000

2010

2011 Fiscal Year

May April March February January December November October September 0

2009

2500

2012

2013

2014

Charts & Statistics Please note the “Clients Served” in the following tables reflect the total number of individual clients who received services through that program, not the number of Ɵmes service was provided. Many clients receive service mulƟple Ɵmes through a program. StaƟsƟcs for the VPSO program and some of the Employment & Training programs were not received prior to the prinƟng of this report. If you would like to request a copy of their staƟsƟcs, please contact them toll free at 1.800.344.1432 or 907.586.1432.

ANGOON PROGRAM

CRAIG CLIENTS SERVED

Alumni Scholarship Child Care College Student Assistance Distance Educa on Economic Development Elderly Services Elderly Emergency Assistance Head Start Indian Child Welfare Act TANF Tribal Child Support Unit Tribal Court Tribal Voca onal Rehabilita on VTRC Youth Employment Services * Elderly Emergency Assistance numbers include Burial Assistance.

2 1 1 3 48 2 2* 17 15 16 33 3 1 2 3

PROGRAM

Alumni Scholarship Burial Assistance Child Care College Student Assistance Distance Educa on Economic Development Employment & Training Head Start Indian Child Welfare Act Realty/Forestry TANF Tribal Child Support Unit TFYS Field Staﬀ Tribal Court Tribal Voca onal Rehabilita on VTRC

CLIENTS SERVED

4 2 1 33 1 12 15 19 7 4 9 32 145 5 1 10

DOUGLAS PROGRAM

CLIENTS SERVED

Child Care Elderly Services Elderly Emergency Assistance TANF Tribal Child Support Unit Tribal Court VTRC Youth Employment Services

4 1 1 18 34 8 29 2

HAINES PROGRAM

Alumni Scholarship Child Care College Student Assistance Distance Educa on Employment & Training Indian Child Welfare Act Realty/Forestry TANF Tribal Child Support Unit Tribal Court TFYS Field Staﬀ Tribal Voca onal Rehabilita on VTRC Youth Employment Services

CLIENTS SERVED

1 2 34 4 9 24 9 7 20 3 111 3 11 3

HOONAH PROGRAM

HAINES PROGRAM

CLIENTS SERVED

1 2 34 4 9 24 9 7 20 3 111 3 11 3

Alumni Scholarship College Student Assistance Distance Educa on Economic Development Elderly Services Elderly Emergency Assistance Head Start Indian Child Welfare Act TANF Tribal Child Support Unit Tribal Court Tribal Voca onal Rehabilita on VTRC Youth Employment Services

CLIENTS SERVED

2 1 2 58 1 1* 19 17 9 39 2 2 21 5

HYDABURG PROGRAM

Alumni Scholarship Distance Educa on Economic Development Elderly Services Indian Child Welfare Act TANF Tribal Child Support Unit Tribal Court Tribal Voca onal Rehabilita on VTRC Youth Employment Services

CLIENTS SERVED

1 9 2 30 3 18 26 2 2 11 7

Charts & Statistics JUNEAU PROGRAM

CLIENTS SERVED

Alumni Scholarship Burial Assistance Child Care College Student Assistance Distance Educa on Economic Development Elderly Services Elderly Emergency Assistance Employment & Training Head Start Indian Child Welfare Act Johnson O’Malley Preserving Na ve Families Realty/Forestry TANF Tribal Child Support Unit Tribal Court Tribal Voca onal Rehabilita on VTRC Youth Employment Services * Elderly Emergency Assistance numbers include Burial Assistance.

24 10 391 288 93 298 429 44* 679 105 517 191 39 7 208 612 71 126 528 8

Charts & Statistics

KASAAN PROGRAM

KAKE PROGRAM

Child Care Economic Development Indian Child Welfare Act TANF Tribal Child Support Unit Tribal Court VTRC Youth Employment Services

CLIENTS SERVED

59 81 4 26 20 2 5 7

KETCHIKAN PROGRAM

Alumni Scholarship Child Care College Student Assistance Distance Educa on Elderly Services Elderly Emergency Assistance Indian Child Welfare Act Realty/Forestry TANF Tribal Child Support Unit Tribal Court Tribal Voca onal Rehabilita on VTRC

CLIENTS SERVED

2 9 3 20 2 2* 4 1 99 234 23 14 36

Alumni Scholarship College Student Assistance Tribal Child Support Unit Tribal Court

CLIENTS SERVED

1 16 1 1

KLAWOCK PROGRAM

Alumni Scholarship Child Care College Student Assistance Distance Educa on Economic Development Elderly Emergency Assistance Employment & Training Head Start Indian Child Welfare Act Realty/Forestry TANF Tribal Child Support Unit TFYS Field StaďŹ€ VTRC Youth Employment Services

CLIENTS SERVED

2 1 2 1 12 1* 11 18 17 2 8 32 78 6 2

METLAKATLA PROGRAM

CLIENTS SERVED

Indian Child Welfare Act Tribal Child Support Unit VTRC

2 14 1

PETERSBURG PROGRAM

CLIENTS SERVED

Alumni Scholarship Burial Assistance College Student Assistance Distance Educa on Elderly Services Elderly Emergency Assistance Employment & Training Head Start Indian Child Welfare Act TANF Tribal Child Support Unit Tribal Court Tribal Voca onal Rehabilita on VTRC Youth Employment Services

KLUKWAN PROGRAM

Distance Educa on Indian Child Welfare Act

CLIENTS SERVED

1 1

* Elderly Emergency Assistance numbers include Burial Assistance.

1 1 2 4 1 1* 6 17 12 10 18 2 2 9 4

Charts & Statistics

SAXMAN PROGRAM

CLIENTS SERVED

College Student Assistance Economic Development Elderly Services Elderly Emergency Assistance Employment & Training Head Start Realty/Forestry TANF TFYS Field Staﬀ Tribal Voca onal Rehabilita on

16 7 1 1* 9 18 3 1 181 5

SITKA PROGRAM

CLIENTS SERVED

Alumni Scholarship Child Care Distance Educa on Head Start Indian Child Welfare Act TANF Tribal Child Support Unit Tribal Court Tribal Voca onal Rehabilita on VTRC Youth Employment Services * Elderly Emergency Assistance numbers include Burial Assistance.

3 11 3 32 20 53 139 20 19 13 4

SKAGWAY CLIENTS SERVED

PROGRAM

VTRC

TENAKEE PROGRAM

Realty/Forestry

CLIENTS SERVED

WRANGELL PROGRAM

Alumni Scholarship Child Care College Student Assistance Economic Development Elderly Services Employment & Training Head Start Indian Child Welfare Act Johnson O’Malley TANF Tribal Child Support Unit Tribal Court TFYS Field Staﬀ Tribal Voca onal Rehabilita on VTRC Youth Employment Services

CLIENTS SERVED

6 1 60 1 5 9 21 22 86 11 26 3 130 2 1 1

YAKUTAT PROGRAM

Alumni Scholarship Distance Educa on Head Start Indian Child Welfare Act TANF Tribal Child Support Unit VTRC

CLIENTS SERVED

2 1 11 6 7 10 1

OTHER PROGRAM

College Student Assistance Distance Educa on Economic Development Elderly Services Employment & Training Indian Child Welfare Act TANF Tribal Child Support Unit Tribal Court Tribal Voca onal Rehabilita on VTRC

CLIENTS SERVED

2 1 1 6 24 13 2 384 21 2 69

Charts & Statistics 2014 OFFICIAL TRIBAL ENROLLMENT FOR COMMUNITY COUNCILS LISTED IN THE CONSTITUTION COMMUNITY Anchorage Angoon Craig Haines Hoonah Hydaburg Juneau Kake Kasaan Ketchikan Klawock Klukwan Metlakatla Pelican Petersburg San Francisco Saxman SeaĆŠle Sitka Wrangell Yakutat Other* Total

TRIBAL CITIZENS 18 YEARS AND OLDER 1,606 333 380 382 501 279 5,006 429 32 1,333 407 67 314 22 368 780 167 4,587 1,205 492 276 5,933 24,899

*Not registered to any community/living outside service area.

TOTAL ACTIVE ENROLLMENT 1,792 420 497 456 587 312 6,788 484 36 1,551 519 68 320 23 446 859 176 5,233 1,352 592 304 6,826 29,641

Artist Recognition

Central Council extends a special Gunalchéesh / Háw’aa to Ricky Tagaban for granting us permission to photograph and use his unfinished Chilkat weaving throughout this report. The beauty of the unfinished weaving was chosen to reflect the great change in leadership that occurred within our Southeast Alaska Native organizations in 2014. With change comes new opportunities and direction. The weaving reminds us how important it is to steady ourselves on our traditions as we move forward with a focus on the future and continue to make progress on behalf of our Tlingit and Haida tribal citizens.

About the Artist

Ricky Tagaban is a Tlingit artist and served as Youth Representative on the Executive Council in 2012. He is from the L’uknax.ádi clan (Raven/Coho) and Diginaa Hít (House on the Ocean), and Wooshkeetaan yádi, a child of the Eagle/Shark clan from Xéitl Hít, Thunderbird clan house of the people of Auke Bay. Tagaban began immersing himself in traditional Tlingit art while still in middle school and learned about his culture through intensive study of traditional art and Tlingit language. Some of the respected artists that he has had the privilege to study under include cedar bark weaving with Tlingit/Haida weaver Della Cheney, Chilkat weaving with Tlingit weaver Clarissa Rizal, and silver carving with Tlingit carvers Ed Kunz Jr. and Sue Folletti.