2017 Tlingit & Haida Annual Report

The 2017 Annual Report is dedicated to Edward K. (Sam) Thomas Jr. for his dedicated service to the Central Council of Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska.

Edward K. (Sam) Thomas Jr.

December 21, 1964 - June 11, 2017 6th Vice President

Gunalchéesh, Háw’aa Sam for your tireless efforts in advocating on behalf of the Tribe and all tribal citizens.

Mission Preserve our sovereignty, enhance our economic and cultural resources, and promote self-sufficiency and self-governance for our citizens.

Vision Prosperous, healthy Tribe and tribal citizens who thrive culturally, spiritually and economically.

Table of Contents President's Message................................................................................................................... 1-2 Our Leadership........................................................................................................................... 3-6 Tribal Operations........................................................................................................................ 7-9 Finance................................................................................................................................... 10-11 Business & Economic Development........................................................................................ 12-13 Child Care............................................................................................................................... 14-15 Cultural Heritage & Education................................................................................................ 16-17 Employment & Training.......................................................................................................... 18-19 Head Start.............................................................................................................................. 20-21 Native Lands & Resources...................................................................................................... 22-23 Program Compliance................................................................................................................... 24 Public Safety........................................................................................................................... 25-26 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.............................................................................. 27-28 Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation.................................................................................... 29 Tribal Child Support Unit............................................................................................................. 30 Tribal Court............................................................................................................................. 31-32 Tribal Family & Youth Services................................................................................................ 33-35 Tribal Transportation................................................................................................................... 36 Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation.................................................................................................. 37 Vocational Training & Resource Center.................................................................................. 38-40 Statistical Information............................................................................................................ 41-48 2017 Milestones.......................................................................................................................... 49

President’s Message I am honored to present the 2017 Annual Report on behalf of the Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska (Tlingit & Haida). This has been a significant year in developing and strengthening our government-to-government relationships on the state, federal and international levels.

A critical advancement for Alaska tribes was the release of a legal opinion on the status of tribal sovereignty by State of Alaska Attorney General (AG) Jahna Lindemuth. The legal opinion officially recognizes the inherent sovereignty of Alaska tribes and their status as legal entities separate from other governments. With this legal opinion, Tlingit & Haida and other Alaska tribes can enter into further compact agreements with the State of Alaska and this is exactly what we set out to accomplish.

During the Alaska Federation of Natives Convention, Tlingit & Haida along with 17 other Alaska tribes and tribal organizations entered into a Tribal Child Welfare Compact Agreement with the State of Alaska, which was the first of its kind for both Alaska and the United States. The Compact agreement recognizes the authority of Alaska tribes to provide child welfare programs and services on behalf of the Alaska Office of Children’s Services and aims to reduce the disproportionate number of Alaska Native children in foster care. This historic agreement is paving the way for Tlingit & Haida to exercise its self-determination in other areas such as education and public safety, and to ultimately better meet the needs of our tribal citizens and communities.

Another huge victory for Tlingit & Haida was the passage of H.R. 228, the Indian Employment, Training and Related Services Consolidation Act of 2017, which was signed into law by the President of the United States. Tlingit & Haida was the first tribe in the nation to enter into a Public Law (P.L.) 102-477 Compact with the United States and has successfully administered the innovative workforce development demonstration program for over two decades.

The new law not only improves, but makes permanent the “477 Program” after more than 20 years operating as a demonstration project. Among other amendments made, the new law provides the ability of tribes to integrate federal resources received for employment and training purposes under a single plan and budget. The original law previously applied to only three federal agencies (Department of Interior, Department of Labor, and Department of Health & Human Services) and now includes the Justice Department and the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Education, Energy, Homeland Security, Housing & Urban Development, Transportation and Veterans Affairs.

One of my commitments has been to work closer with our First Nations brothers and sisters in Canada and along the Northwest coast to strengthen our mutual nationhood.

Long before lines were drawn that created international borders between Canada and the United States, the Haida and Tlingit, as well as the Tsimshian people co-existed and practiced traditional trade and commerce for thousands of years.

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President’s Message Tlingit & Haida sent a delegation to Haida Gwaii for the first time to meet with the Council of Haida Nation (CHN), Hereditary Chiefs and Village Council. CHN has a long history of effectively advocating for and protecting their lands and resources and has been very successful in stopping pipelines and deforestation on and around their land. Our relationship with CHN and commitment to further engage and partner with them provides great potential for impact as we continue to address transboundary issues.

Our culture is the keystone for our people’s wellbeing and that is why I established the Cultural Heritage & Education department. This expansion moves to incorporate our cultures as the basis for governing and reflects the principle that our communities, lands and tribal citizens thrive when our culture is our foundation. The department will develop cultural programs in collaboration with tribes and other Native entities and incorporate ancestral knowledge to strengthen our languages, arts and cultural practices for the wellbeing of our people and government.

I am very proud of the progress made this year to strengthen Tlingit & Haida’s nationhood and better serve our tribal citizens. With a 10-year strategic plan in place now, I look forward to another year of working with Tlingit & Haida’s Executive Council and management team to lead our Tribe into the future.

Gunalchéesh, Háw’aa,

Richard J. Peterson President

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Our Leadership Executive Council The Executive Council is comprised of the President, six seated Delegates and an Emerging Leader elected to serve as the governing body when Tribal Assembly is not in session. The Executive Council is responsible for enhancing governance and providing oversight of the performance of program and business activities of the Tribe and to ensure all activities remain in pursuit of the Tribe’s Mission. The members of the Executive Council are responsible to Tlingit & Haida’s Delegates of the Tribal Assembly and its tribal citizens and for establishing policies and procedures to ensure Tlingit & Haida activities are conducted in a legal and ethical manner. The Executive Council also monitors compliance with auditing and budget to actual expenditures.

Richard J. Peterson President

Rob A. Sanderson Jr. 1st Vice President

Jacqueline L. Pata 4th Vice President

Marvin L. Adams 5th Vice President

Keenan Sanderson Emerging Leader 3

Edward K. Thomas President Emeritus

Will Micklin 2nd Vice President

Ralph Wolfe 3rd Vice President

Edward K. (Sam) Thomas Jr. Wilbur Brown 6th Vice President 6th Vice President (2016 - 2017) (Sworn in September 2017)

Our Leadership Executive Council 2017-2027 Strategic Plan One of the Executive Council’s top initiatives in 2017 was to complete the Tribe’s 10-Year Strategic Plan. This serves as the framework to develop the Tribe’s management plan to map programs and services to the strategic plan.

Mission

Preserve our sovereignty, enhance our economic and cultural resources and promote self-sufficiency and self-governance for our citizens.

Vision

Prosperous, healthy Tribe and tribal citizens who thrive culturally, spiritually and economically.

Southeast Traditional Tribal Values (Our Way of Life)

• Discipline and obedience to the traditions of our ancestors • Respect for self, elders and others • Respect for nature and property • Patience • Pride in family, clan and traditions is found in love, loyalty and generosity • Be strong in mind, body and spirit

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Humor Hold each other up Listen well and with respect Speak with care We are the stewards of the air, land and sea Reverence for our creator Live in peace and harmony Be strong and have courage

Goals • • • •

Assert jurisdiction, self-determination and tribal sovereignty.

Improve governance and management to provide services to all eligible tribal citizens.

Preserve, protect and augment resources (i.e. natural, cultural, financial).

Respect and promote our culture and traditional practices to allow future generations to thrive.

Strategies & Objectives

Strategy One: Increase revenue in order to achieve economic independence.

• Objective 1: Protect and enhance tribal funding.

• Objective 2: Increase business, enterprise and other sustainable revenues.

Strategy Two: Exercise independence and sovereignty in order to benefit our tribes, communities and all our citizens.

• Objective 1: Identify areas to exercise tribal sovereignty and increase personal self-determination.

• Objective 2: Increase awareness and understanding of tribal government powers.

• Objective 3: Develop long-term plans to protect and manage Tlingit & Haida lands.

Strategy Three: Protect and manage our environment and traditional and customary resources.

• Objective 1: Improve governance to exercise natural resource stewardship, management and advocacy.

• Objective 2: Increase access to resources that tribal citizens hunt, gather and harvest for customary and traditional use.

• Objective 3: Promote understanding of and take action to address changes in the environment and climate.

• Objective 4: Promote education about the tribal values of stewardship for the environment, land and resources.

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Our Leadership Delegates Anchorage, AK (9)

Juneau, AK (26)

Ketchikan, AK (7)

Marvin L. Adams Alvin (Dooner) Edenshaw Tasha Hotch Ronald C. Mallott Gilbert F. (Gil) Stokes Shirley M. Kendall Ashli M. Colรณn Walter A. Johnson Lucretia Dennis

William E. (Bill) Martin Ben D. Coronell Doug K. Chilton Gerald F. (Jerry) Bennett Sr. Ella D. Bennett Selina Beierly Edward Hotch James Jack Sr. Janice L. Hotch Paul Marks II Ernest W. Hillman Jr. Paul Marks Andrea E. Cesar Wm. (Ozzie) Sheakley Louise A. Kadinger Selina J. Everson Gloria Sarabia Jacqueline L. (Jackie) Pata Leona M. Santiago Sandra Cross Kenneth L. (Ken) Southerland Arlene B. Bennett Dionne D. Cadiente-Laiti Carolyn Martin Royal Hill Jr. Michael Beasley

Holly J. Burns-Churchill Rob A. Sanderson Jr. Helene R. Simpson Thomas G. Skultka Jr. Judy L. Helgesen Roberta L. Hull Marsha Ramirez

Angoon, AK (2) Maxine L. Thompson Pauline M. Jim Craig (2) Edward K. (Sam) Thomas Jr. Clinton E. Cook Haines, AK (2) James E. Hart Georgianna Hotch Hoonah, AK (3) Grace M. Villarreal Frank G. Wright Jr. Johnny A. (Albert) Hinchman III Hydaburg, AK (2) Sid C. Edenshaw Lisa M. Lang

Kake, AK (3) Henrich B. Kadake Paul A. Aceveda Delbert B. Kadake Kasaan, AK (1) Paula K. Peterson

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Klawock, AK (3) Ruby Smith Dewey Skan Jr. Yodean Armour Klukwan, AK (1) VACANT Metlakatla, AK (2) VACANT Pelican, AK (1) VACANT Petersburg, AK (2) Pauline R. Young Mary Ann Rainey Saxman, AK (1) Candace R. (Candy) Williams

Our Leadership Delegates Sitka, AK (7)

Yakutat, AK (2)

Seattle, WA (24) Cont.

Paulette M. Moreno Bertha L. Karras Michael A. Baines Gerry Hope Patricia Alexander Wilbur G. Brown Jr. Joy Wood

Cynthia L. Petersen Ralph Wolfe

Marion K. Lauth James W. (Jim) Price Catherine N. Edwards Karen J. Lauth-Elliott Kara E. Peele-Mayer Joyce Alexander Tate London Cher Ketah Jessica S. Dominy Cindy Williams-Pederson Sam M. Hanlon Jr. Daphyne Albee Joey Ketah Cecilia E. Tavoliero Morgan Howard Carolyn S. Heersema Karen A. Nathan Stephanie D. Rainwater Jan Garcia

San Francisco, CA (4) Will Micklin Rachelle P. Goldenberg John Jay Silva Robin J. Montano

Wrangell, AK (3) Luella A. (Lu) Knapp Caroline L. Demmert Susan G. Stevens

Seattle, WA (24) Michelle M. Demmert Janet L. Peele Bear G. Alexander Fred D. Lauth LaVerne A. Wise

Yakutat Klukwan Haines

Juneau Hoonah Pelican Angoon Sitka

Kake Petersburg Wrangell

Anchorage San Francisco Seattle Klawock

Delegates list as taken from the 2017 Tribal Assembly Roll Call.

Kasaan

Craig Hydaburg

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Tribal Operations The Tribal Operations department manages and protects tribal assets, provides administrative support and recommendations to the President in all areas of tribal executive management, and supports relationships with government agencies, businesses and private entities. Tribal Operations develops and oversees the implementation of operating policies and monitors the Tribe’s Trust Fund and physical assets.

In 2017, Tribal Operations provided direct oversight of the following departments: G. Ken Truitt Chief Operating Officer

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Business & Economic Development Head Start Human Resources Information Technology

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Native Lands & Resources Property Management Public Safety Tribal Transportation

2017 Highlights Client Database Management System

Corrine M. Garza Chief Operating Officer (Retired November 2017)

“Gunalchéesh, Háw’aa to Corrine Garza for her 19 years of leadership and service managing and protecting the Tribe’s assets.

We wish you the best in retirement!”

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Tribal Operations is overseeing the process of replacing the Tribe’s client database management system (RiteTrack) with a new Integrated Policy Database Management (IPDM) system, Tribal D™. Under the context of a new system, Tribal D™ takes advantage of the new generational shift in computer and Internet technology to provide flexible, efficient and faster delivery of compliance and client services.

The new system provides programs with the means to provide more efficient and effective service delivery to tribal citizens. These improvements in service delivery will enable staff to focus on comprehensive case management strategies that will in turn enhance our ability as a Tribe to empower tribal citizens to build sustainable and self-sufficient families and communities. The new database management system will also capture all necessary data for required reporting to funding agencies as well as other client service reports. Tribal Operations is working closely with programs regularly to assure data is captured for accurate reporting.

• Developed a timeline to phase in the full implementation of the new Tribal D™ database management system.

Human Resources The Human Resources (HR) department is responsible for maintaining an employee classification system and personnel files, recruiting to fulfill vacancies, screening applications and referring candidates to hiring managers.

HR’s top priority for 2017 was to implement BambooHR, the Tribe’s new HR file management system, to better manage personnel actions, records and communication.

The new system provides the ability to electronically track personnel actions, allows employees access to update certain information and provides for electronic file maintenance.

Tribal Operations • Phased in BambooHR and provided training to staff on key features of the new system. Staff were generally pleased with its ease of use, electronic signing capabilities, and the easy access to information BambooHR allows including providing the 2017 statistics noted below. »» »» »» »» »» »»

Total Employees: 245 New Employees: 42 Regular Employees: 188 Casual Employees: 57 Located in Juneau: 167 Field Staff: 78

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Female: 175 Male: 70 Alaska Native (Tlingit or Haida): 188 Alaska Native (Other): 5 American Indian: 10 Non-Native: 42

Information Technology

Jodi Wise HR Manager

The Information Technology (IT) department maintains the Tribe’s computer and electronic office equipment used for administrative and program activities. The department is also responsible for the Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) which allows all departments to communicate with each other more efficiently, including those employees located outside of Juneau.

• Installed new SonicWall firewalls at the Andrew Hope Building, Edward K. Thomas Building, Vocational Training & Resource Center, and the 477 Office in the First Bank Building. These new firewalls provide increased security and allow us to accommodate for increased Internet traffic demands as we move toward cloudbased applications and data services.

• Deployed a new Web Help Desk system which automates help desk ticket management and allows users to track their requests.

• Deployed upgraded wireless access points at Andrew Hope Building, Edward K. Thomas Building, Vocational Training & Resource Center, and the 477 Office in the First Bank Building. These access points provide increased bandwidth and greater coverage.

Brian McHenry IT Manager

Property Management The Property Management department is responsible for providing a clean, comfortable, healthy and safe working environment for employees and clients. Facilities owned and maintained by Tlingit & Haida include: Andrew Hope Building, Edward K. Thomas Building, Vocational Training & Resource Center, William G. Demmert Head Start Center and Head Start facilities in Angoon and Saxman.

Elias Duran Property Manager

• Provided oversight of $550,000 remodeling project that included converting the William G. Demmert Head Start Center into two classrooms downstairs and administrative space upstairs.

• Purchased the restricted townsite Lot Two (2), Block Two (2) in the Juneau Indian Village.

• Provided property management and business startup support to Sacred Grounds Café.

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Tribal Operations Self-Governance / Compact Through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), Southeast tribes can authorize Tlingit & Haida to enter into a Self-Governance Compact and Annual Funding Agreement (AFA) with the federal government to administer programs and services.

Allocation of funding is calculated based on the Intertribal Distribution Worksheet which distributes tribal shares based on population for most programs and services with the exception of the Realty program which allocates funding based on the number of Native allotments in each Compact community.

“Ensuring an efficient and productive work environment through technologies, policy and program support.”

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• Held negotiations on the 2018 AFA which took place in Juneau, Alaska (August 2017) with Compact tribes, the Office of Self-Governance and Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). The following communities were included in Tlingit & Haida’s 2018 AFA: »» Craig (Craig Tribal Association - ICWA and Social Services Only) »» Haines (Chilkoot Indian Association) »» Kasaan (Organized Village of Kasaan) »» Klawock (Klawock Cooperative Association) »» Saxman (Organized Village of Saxman) »» Wrangell (Wrangell Cooperative Association) Note: Tlingit & Haida also provides Trust services to Ketchikan Indian Community and Skagway Traditional Council.

2018 Goals • Roll out first phase and subsequent phases of Tribal D™ implementation which will include a new client portal that will allow tribal citizens to access status on case services, submit requests for new services and other capabilities.

• Develop management plan to map programs and services to the Tribe’s 10-Year Strategic Plan.

• Complete new Employee Handbook and make available to all staff.

• Complete a compensation study and classification study.

• Digitize all files to the new HR information system.

• Increase bandwidth to the Andrew Hope Building, Edward K. Thomas Building, Vocational Training & Resource Center and 477 Office in the First Bank Building.

• Decentralize Tlingit & Haida’s patch management system by installing new patch management servers at the Edward K. Thomas Building, Vocational Training & Resource Center and 477 Office in the First Bank Building. This will allow us to decrease the required bandwidth and increase the efficiency of installing software patches and critical security updates on all desktops.

Finance The Finance department is responsible for recording the Tribe’s expenditures of approximately $28.2 million per year in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Tlingit & Haida employs a fund accounting system and operates on a fiscal year ending December 31. Working simultaneously with approximately 70 grant funds is complex due to different requirements, terms, reporting dates, statutory regulations and fiscal periods. There are multiple directors and programs within the organization that are supported.

The department’s responsibilities include payroll, travel expense reporting, credit card transactions, accounts payable, grant administration and reporting, financial reporting, oversight of the annual audit, and budget administration for each department and program.

Theresa Belton Chief Financial Officer

2017 Highlights Audit Committee

Audit Tlingit & Haida retained the services of Moss Adams, LLP to complete the 2017 Audit.

• Completed the annual audit without any findings or reportable deficiencies for the fourth consecutive year. This is accomplished by compliance with federal regulations, enforcement of policies and procedures, and effective management of operations and internal controls.

Indirect Cost Proposal Indirect Cost Proposals are submitted annually to the Department of the Interior’s Interior Business Center to negotiate a single indirect cost rate.

The proposal negotiates a fixed-with-carryforward rate and directly charges administrative costs to the Head Start, Tribal Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Child Care, Village Public Safety Officer (VPSO), and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Foods programs.

• Prepared the 2018 Indirect Cost Proposal and concluded negotiations with the Interior Business Center on a rate of 36.81%. In order to be effective with budget planning, a completed agreement is preferable before the start of the fiscal year.

Catherine Edwards (Chair) Ashli Colón Sam Hanlon Jr. Jacqueline Pata Maxine Thompson

Finance Committee James Jack Sr. (Chair) Marvin Adams Will Micklin Paula Peterson Helene Simpson

Operating Expenses by Program PROGRAM TYPE Tribal Court Tribal Government General & Administration Client & Community Services Enterprises (not including THTBC) Total

AMOUNT $336,003 $640,191 $5,813,309 $20,918,976 $564,834 $28,273,313 10

Finance Trust Fund The Tribe’s Trust Fund was established in 1972 from a $7.2 million settlement from Congress. The balance on December 31, 2017 was $21,992,300 which is an increase of $1,441,069 for the year. The oversight of the Trust Fund is managed by the Investment Committee. The committee consists of the President, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and two Executive Council members.

• Transferred $497,948 to cover the 2016 indirect shortfall and tribal direct, and $3 million in total for activities related to the Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation.

Other • Implemented the new Ariett travel database to process travel advances and expense reports, and manage associated expense receipts. This is an upgrade from an outdated Microsoft Access database that is currently being used. The new system offers electronic approvals and is an efficient alternative to the current process.

• Updated payroll processing software to increase efficiencies and add additional controls with data entry and federal tax payments.

2018 Goals • Prepare the 2019 Indirect Cost Proposal and conclude negotiations with the Interior Business Center on a favorable 2019 indirect cost rate.

• Add a procurement position to manage and centralize the Tribe’s procurement activities to reduce costs and increase efficiency and effectiveness.

• Update the Tribe’s Fiscal Management Policies.

Historical Trust Fund Graph December 31, 2017 Ending Balance: $21,992,300 $25M $20M $15M $10M $5M $0

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Business & Economic Development The Business & Economic Development (BED) department develops and maintains programs that promote business and economic opportunities for the Tribe, tribal business enterprises, tribal citizens and Southeast Alaska communities. This is achieved through partnerships with local, state and federal agencies, and supporting community sustainability and planning efforts, economic development projects and job creation in Southeast Alaska.

The department also provides tribal citizen business owners with technical assistance and resource development, and ways to identify access to startup or capital funds through traditional and non-traditional lending agencies.

Partners: U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Community Service, Spruce Root, Native Procurement Technical Assistance Center (NPTAC), U.S. Small Business Administration, Southeast Conference and Juneau Economic Development Council.

Over the last year, BED focused on supporting the 21 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) initiatives, projects, and goals for Southeast Alaska.

Initiatives included transportation, housing, economic development, tourism, EDA training, creating jobs, supporting local businesses and influencing affordable living.

2017 Highlights • Developed a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for the Southeast Alaska Region.

• Partnered with Southeast Sustainable Partnership (SSP) to support localized economy, food security and energy independence, and ensure fisheries and forestry are managed sustainably.

• Provided technical assistance to over 30 tribal citizens in the form of business plan review and development, profit and loss projections, cash flow projects, product pricing and marketing material.

• Hosted the 4th Annual Holiday Market with 17 vendors. Artists generated over $6,000 in revenue, a fundraiser for Woosh.ji.een dance group raised an estimated $2,500 in sales, and Tlingit & Haida generated $1,398 in logo sales.

• Developed an ecommerce website (www.ccthita-commerce.com) for logo merchandise and to provide resources for Native artists and small businesses.

• Partnered with Two Rivers CDC to provide a NPTAC workshop on local, state, federal and tribal government contracting, government registration, certifications and marketing.

• Partnered with SBA Office of Native American Affairs to provide a free two-day RedWind Native American Entrepreneurial Empowerment workshop.

Myrna Gardner Manager

“Supporting the economic development and selfsufficiency of Tlingit & Haida and its tribal citizens.”

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Business & Economic Development • Supported Spruce Root’s Path to Prosperity (P2P) contest. Reviewed 38 applications with recommendations for final twelve and hosted the P2P Boot Camp at the Vocational Training & Resource Center (VTRC) for finalists.

• Completed certification of 38 Tlingit and/or Haida artists under the Certified Tribal Artist program to identify and promote Native artists and their artwork’s authenticity.

• Served on the Juneau Commission on Sustainability (reviewed and commented on City & Borough of Juneau Energy Plan), Western Region Planning Committee (organized Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act/477 Western Region Conference), and National Native American Purchasing Association Conference planning committee.

Tlingit & Haida Cultural Immersion Park • Completed a feasibility study that provided third party insight for the implementation and development of the cultural immersion park to ensure success. The structural engineer’s report, one of the components of the study, deemed the old Thane Ore House as unsalvageable. The study also included an environmental assessment and technical writer report, all funded through EDA. • Partnered with the Employment & Training, Second Chance and Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation services to provide 10-12 tribal citizens with construction work experience during warehouse (Carving building) renovations.

• Supported economic development and cultural preservation by providing space for totem pole preparation and carving and for One People Canoe Society to repair and paint canoes.

2018 Goals • Identify all potential funding sources (grants, private endowments, fundraising efforts) to secure the funds needed to begin construction on the Tlingit & Haida Cultural Immersion Park.

• Support the creation of jobs and businesses for the Tribe, its enterprises and its citizens.

• Promote Native2Native procurement.

• Offer technical assistance, workshops, tools and resources to startup and existing businesses.

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Child Care The 477 Child Care department provides services to reduce joblessness by increasing the availability, affordability and quality of child care in Southeast Alaska communities.

Child Care services are supplemental to any existing resource available to the parent.

Support Services (Clients) »» Child Care Financial Assistance

»» Diapers & Formula

Support Services (Child Care Providers) »» Criminal Background Checks »» Business Licenses »» Training in Pediatric CPR/First Aid

»» Health & Safety Equipment »» Age Appropriate Toys & Books

Alice Bagoyo Manager

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Center-Based Licensed Home Family, Friend and Neighbor Care Before & After-School and Cultural Programs

Financial assistance for child care services is available to eligible clients who are low to moderate income and engaged in work, training and/or related activities.

Child Care offers a quality improvement program for child care providers to help with health and safety equipment, business licenses, training and subcontracts for before/ after-school and summer cultural programs. The department can also pay for salaries of workers, training and Child Development Associate (CDA) or early childhood education classes. The department is funded by the Administration for Children and Families, under a Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) block grant, which is incorporated into the 102-477 program.

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

2017 Highlights • Provided $652,959 in child care assistance to 1,318 children in 15 out of 20 communities in Tlingit & Haida’s service area.

• Provided a subcontract to Juneau Tlingit & Haida Community Council to promote summer cultural activities for students where they learned traditional songs and dance, and to make regalia and jam.

• Co-sponsored the Yakutat Cultural Camp with the Yakutat Tlingit Tribe.

• Provided a grant to the Tlingit Culture, Language & Literacy (TCLL) program to provide healthy snacks to classrooms.

• Provided a subcontract to the Organized Village of Kasaan to provide an afterschool program and cultural activities that included STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), Haida formline and aquaponics gardening.

• Leased building for Wrangell after-school Johnson-O’Malley program and provided supplies to support homework and cultural activities (Tlingit art and dance).

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Child Care

“Promoting positive outcomes for our youth by furnishing the support needed to help them maintain healthy, balanced lifestyles free from alcohol and drug abuse.”

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• Participated in Tribal D™ meetings to provide input on child care data needs for required reporting and efficient case management.

• Assisted the 477 Division with the Back to School Backpack Fair in Juneau.

• Provided an annual stipend to parents, providers and foster parents to enhance child care services ($170,832 was distributed).

• Supported the Fatherhood Is Sacred® and Motherhood Is Sacred™ programs by providing child care services to participating parents.

• Subcontracted with Damen Bell-Holter, a tribal citizen, motivational speaker, Nike N7 Ambassador and former NBA player, to provide a keynote speech to students to encourage them to stay in school, be accountable, respect their parents and teachers, and stay away from drugs and alcohol.

• Participated in the Client Service Informational Fairs in Haines, Juneau, Ketchikan, Prince of Wales Island, Saxman and Wrangell.

• Initiated one year contracts for 694 participants under the Subsidy program.

• Co-sponsored a culturally-based training with White Bison Wellbriety Institute in partnership with the Navigators program to train facilitators to help our youth maintain healthy, balanced lifestyles free from alcohol and drug abuse.

• Provided supplies to four (4) schools to promote the Let’s Move! campaign, an initiative dedicated to solving obesity so children grow up healthier.

2018 Goals • Collaborate with the Business & Economic Development and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families departments to increase the number of child care providers in Southeast Alaska.

• Provide subcontract to the Cultural Heritage & Education department to promote language and literacy activities through its Haa Yóo X̱ʼatángi Kúdi (Language Immersion Day Care).

• Provide training and information on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and Shaken Baby Syndrome to child care clients and providers.

Cultural Heritage & Education The Cultural Heritage & Education department oversees the coordination of Tlingit & Haida’s cultural activities and develops cultural programs in collaboration with tribes and other Native entities. The department was established to strengthen Tlingit & Haida’s nationhood through preserving our cultural heritage and reflects the principle that our communities, lands and tribal citizens thrive when our culture is our foundation. The department incorporates ancestral knowledge to strengthen our languages, arts and cultural practices for the well-being of our people and government.

Currently, the Cultural Heritage & Education department includes the Navigators and Language programs.

2017 Highlights

Sarah Dybdahl Manager

Language The program collaborates with traditional speakers, universities, non-profits and technology advisors to maximize resources and advance early education books in our Native languages.

• Promoted language revitalization through cooperation with existing programs.

• Created a language handbook for families and homes in collaboration with Goldbelt Heritage Foundation.

• Hosted free weekly lunchtime Tlingit language learning sessions.

• Assisted with culture and language camps in Hoonah and Haines.

Haa Yóo X̱ ʼatángi Kúdi (Language Immersion Day Care) Haa Yóo X̱ʼatángi Kúdi is a community-based language learning project that focuses on improving language transmission between generations and within families. The program is still in its early stages of development and is actively seeking funds to support the efforts to revitalize our indigenous languages.

“Strengthening Tlingit & Haida’s nationhood through preserving our cultural heritage.”

• Collaborated with fluent speakers on translation of children’s books for the Haa Yóo X̱ʼatángi Kúdi.

• Developed additional teaching lessons for the Haa Yóo X̱ʼatángi Kúdi.

• Created and implemented circle time materials (i.e. calendar, weather, counting).

Navigators The Navigators program is an early intervention and diversion program that continues to operate at full capacity. Navigators offers vulnerable youth ages 10-18 with an array of cultural, community and leadership activities.

• Held weekly Compass Gatherings for youth activities that included cultural instruction in language and art.

• Provided tutoring and helped youth complete college financial aid applications.

• Provided youth with assistance in early employment skills and employment applications – six (6) youth secured temporary jobs.

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Cultural Heritage & Education • Hosted the SaLT (Service & Learning Travel) youth group from Chicago, IL who helped with the Back to School Backpack Fair and other service activities.

• Hosted a three-day culturally-based training with White Bison Wellbriety Institute to train facilitators to provide Medicine Wheel and 12 Steps training to help our youth maintain healthy, balanced lifestyles free from alcohol and drug abuse.

• Promoted community engagement and leadership: »» Two youth received scholarships for the LeadOn Summit and 2018 project. »» Three youth participated in two ANDORE (Alaska Native Dialogue on Racial Equity) discussions.

2018 Goals

“Providing vulnerable youth ages 10-18 with an array of cultural, community and leadership activities.”

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• Secure funding to support the Cultural Heritage & Education department.

• Develop Southeast Alaska Native language content management site to improve and increase accessibility for language learning and preservation materials.

• Coordinate and host a Tribal Youth Assembly.

• Coordinate to hold culture classes (language and art) at the Vocational Training & Resource Center (VTRC).

• Secure State child care license to operate the Haa Yóo X̱ʼatángi Kúdi.

• Collaborate with partners to establish Medicine Wheel and 12 Steps Youth support groups in Juneau and share the information with other Southeast Alaska communities.

• Identify Southeast communities to work with to replicate the Navigators program.

Employment & Training The 477 Employment & Training (E&T) department provides a full range of educational, training, and employment services to address the unemployment, under-employment, and economic needs of Alaska Native and/or American Indian clients residing in Southeast Alaska.

The department administers the following programs: Burial Assistance, Employability Assistance, General Assistance, Job Placement (Work Experience & On-the-Job Training), Training Services, and Youth Employment Services.

In 2017, E&T focused on community outreach and empowering tribal citizens to become self-sufficient through Client Service Informational Fairs and a variety of workshops and trainings.

Grace Hawkins Manager

2017 Highlights • Participated in two-day Bureau of Indian Affairs Human Services training that provided an overview on General Assistance and review of 25 CFR 20.100-335.

• Assisted with the Tribe’s annual Back to School Backpack Fair in Juneau and traveled to outlying communities to help with the distribution of backpacks.

• Attended Client Service Informational Fairs in seven communities to provide outreach to tribal citizens and share valuable information on the E&T services available through Tlingit & Haida.

• Participated in the Juneau Homeless Connect event that included providing community resources, program applications and sleeping bags to the community’s most vulnerable citizens.

Job Placement and Training Services

William Martin 477 Director (Oversaw E&T Jan. - Aug. 2017)

The Job Placement and Training Services programs offer assistance with education, vocational training, and employment opportunities to eligible applicants who lack specific training or certification to be considered for jobs. Through these services, clients receive career assessment testing, educational and training assistance, job skills development, work experience and on-the-job training.

• Served 65 clients through the Job Placement & Training Services programs; 12 graduated, 3 secured IBEW apprenticeships and 11 secured employment. »» Fields of study: Accounting, Apprenticeships, Barista, Carpentry, CDL, CNA, Construction Technology, Cosmetology, Maritime Training, Massage Therapy, Operators Engineer, Welding.

• Placed 29 Work Experience clients in administrative, barista, diesel mechanic and labor positions.

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Employment & Training • Hosted a Power Conference in Juneau with 121 total participants (93 EA/GA clients, 26 TANF clients and 2 TVR clients).

• Referred clients to Southeast Regional Resource Center (SERRC) for GED testing, Juneau Job Center for basic office skills training, and online ALEXsys to apply for state, federal and local recruitments.

Youth Employment Services Youth Employment Services (YES) assists eligible tribal youth between the ages of 14-24 in obtaining summer employment. YES also provides participating youth with Job and Life Skills workshops.

• Operated a summer YES program in 12 communities (Angoon, Haines, Hoonah, Hydaburg, Juneau, Kake, Kasaan, Klawock, Klukwan, Petersburg, Sitka and Wrangell) with 51 youth participating.

“Building the foundation for a brighter future through education, employment assistance and training.”

2018 Goals • Partner with 477 departments to develop an internship program under Youth Employment Services to expand our student’s skills.

• Coordinate a youth conference to take place over the summer that focuses on life and employability skills.

• Expand Power Conference to include additional clients within Tlingit & Haida’s service area.

• Develop a cultural incentive program to encourage clients to reach their Individual Service Plan goals.

Lt. Governor Byron Mallott stopped by the Andrew Hope Building to visit with Tlingit & Haida Staff and President Richard Peterson

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Head Start Tlingit & Haida Head Start serves 262 eligible children ages 3-5 and their families in ten communities and 15 classrooms throughout Southeast Alaska. »» »» »» »»

Angoon Craig Hoonah Juneau (5 classes)

»» »» »» »»

Klawock Petersburg Saxman Sitka (2 classes)

»» Wrangell »» Yakutat

Additionally, our program is designed in collaboration with our Policy Council, comprised of Head Start parents and the Tlingit & Haida Executive Council.

Head Start has a long tradition of delivering comprehensive services in partnership with families to foster healthy development of our children. Though our program is committed to school-readiness and preparing our students to enter kindergarten, we also monitor our students’ development in the areas of dental, health, mental health, nutrition and parent involvement.

Albert Rinehart Director Retired December 2017

Our goal is to be responsive and appropriate to each child’s and family’s development, cultural and linguistic heritage and experience. We work diligently to serve diverse populations within our community, including families with limited or no English, children and parents with disabilities, and families experiencing other unique challenges.

Our program is assigned to the Office of Head Start’s American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Region 10 and is funded with $2,713,478 in federal Head Start funds. The State of Alaska’s Department of Education and Early Development provides $441,170 that is counted toward our non-federal match. We are also reimbursed by the Child Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and received $216,693 in meal/snack reimbursements.

2017 Highlights • Secured funding to provide services for 262 children. »» Enrollment—served a total of 278 children over the school year; of the number of children served, a majority (64%) were eligible for services based on income or categorical eligibility which includes applicants who receive foster care or public assistance or experience homelessness.

• Moved two classrooms (Taashuka I and Taashuka II) from Faith Lutheran Church into the Willliam G. Demmert Head Start Center.

• Implemented a new student database called Child Plus.

• Signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Sealaska Heritage to partner in the Baby Raven Reads program, a Southeast Alaska literacy project that provided books to all Tlingit & Haida Head Start classes.

Amber Frommherz Promoted to Director January 2018

“Gunalchéesh, Háw’aa to Albert Rinehart for administering the Tlingit & Haida Head Start program for 13 years.

We wish him the best in retirement!”

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Head Start • Monitored and recorded developmental checkpoints during the 2016-17 school year. Children showed the most growth in Social/Emotional development. This is a key area for school-readiness.

2018 Goals • Enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with Yakutat Tlingit Tribe to support the Yaakwdaat Lingít Haa Yatx’I Jeeyís (For Our Yakutat Tlingit Children)—a Lingít language immersion nest to foster language learning in Head Start classrooms.

• Analyze and revise our Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment and Attendance (ERSEA) system in concert with our new child database system, Child Plus.

• Improve student scores in math and literacy as identified by Head Start parents and teachers.

Marti Corpuz Program Operations Coordinator

“Congratulations to Marti Corpuz, one of the Alaska Head Start Association’s 2017 Awards of Excellence Winners! Marti received the Administrative Support Staff of the Year award.”

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Native Lands & Resources The Native Lands and Resources (NLR) department manages and provides services that enhance and protect the land, environment and cultural artifacts. NLR consists of Realty, Forestry, Transboundary, and Climate Change programs funded by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) compact; the Indian General Assistance Program (IGAP) and State Tribal Response Program (STRP) funded by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); and the Cultural Resources program funded by the National Park Service (NPS).

The department focused on water quality monitoring on transboundary rivers, harmful algae bloom studies, Southeast Conservation District, Southeast forest management and analysis, Southeast climate change adaptation plan, Land into Trust applications, management of Native allotments and townsite lots, probate of restricted property estates, and the repatriation of cultural artifacts.

Desiree Duncan Manager

NLR was successful in obtaining additional funding for transboundary mining, Southeast Conservation District, Southeast forest management, and the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA).

2017 Highlights Cultural Resources The Cultural Resources program repatriates objects of cultural patrimony, sacred objects, funerary objects, and human remains in accordance with the Native American Grave Protection and Repatriation Act of 1990 and the National Museum of the American Indian Act (NMAIA) of 1989. These acts allow federally recognized tribes to repatriate items from museums and federal agencies.

• Participated in formal consultations with: »» Denver Art Museum for the return of the L’ooknaxh.ádi clan screen, and »» Birmingham Museum of Art in Alabama for the return of ceremonial objects. Claims were submitted on four objects of cultural patrimony and two unassociated funerary objects attributed to Wrangell in consultation with Wrangell clans.

• Repatriated a Chilkat blanket, Chilkat shirt, headdress and forehead mask from the National Museum of the American Indian.

• Repatriated the Yeil S’eeghi S’aaxhw (Raven Barbecuing Hat) from the University Museum of Pennsylvania, belonging to the L’uknaxh.ádi clan from Taan Hít (Sea Lion House) in Sitka (1918 collection by Louis Shotridge).

• Awarded a NAGPRA grant in the amount of $88,000 from the NPS for consultations with the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture in Spokane, Washington and the University of Maine – Hudson Museum in Orono, Maine.

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Native Lands & Resources Environmental The Environmental program continues to develop environmental awareness, education, training, and capacity building with Southeast Alaska tribes and communities.

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

• Co-hosted the annual Southeast Environmental Conference with the Wrangell Cooperative Association; over 60 participants attended with representation from Southeast tribes, Southeast Native corporations and organizations, natural resource professionals, and state and federal agencies.

• Received approval of the EPA-Tribal Environmental Plan (ETEP).

• Conducted a Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) survey in Southeast that resulted in 63 surveys collected. The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation provided $20,000 to complete the survey.

• Collected a total of 17 water samples in Auke Bay for the study of harmful algae blooms; this is the second year of sampling.

Realty and Forestry The Realty program provides professional land management to Native landowners who own trust/restricted properties. Individuals owning Native allotments receive services and consultation in forestland management through the Forestry program.

• Processed and/or approved 17 land conveyances, allotment adjudications, and probate of estates for restricted property owners.

• Completed the Southeast forest inventory/analysis and management plan on 71 Native allotments in the Haines, Klukwan and Skagway areas with $175,000 in funding received from the BIA. • Assisted with fee-to-trust applications in the Juneau Indian Village.

• Received approval of the Southeast Conservation District from the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS). The Southeast Conservation District consists of Tlingit & Haida, Klawock Cooperative Association, Organized Village of Kasaan, Petersburg Indian Association and Sitka Tribe of Alaska. NRCS allocated $10,000 for capacity development of the conservation district.

Transboundary and Climate Change NLR continues to work on raising tribal awareness on transboundary mining activities and provides administrative support and resources to the Southeast Alaska Indigenous Transboundary Commission.

• Conducted nine water quality samples on the Stikine River and eight on the Taku River; this is the second year of sampling.

• Received funding from BIA in the amount of $110,000 to begin water quality studies on the Alsek River near Yakutat.

2018 Goals • Complete the Southeast forest inventory/analysis and management plan on the remaining 106 Southeast Native allotments.

• Begin water quality sampling on the Alsek and Unuk Rivers.

• Finalize the climate change adaptation plan for Southeast Alaska tribes.

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Program Compliance The Program Compliance department administers the Tribal Enrollment program and monitors and addresses client service programs for compliance including handling any program appeals or complaints from tribal citizens. The department also provides technical assistance to Tlingit & Haida’s Community Councils and the Southeast Indian Reorganization Act (IRA) tribes on Tribal Enrollment and elections.

The department maintains the Tribe’s enrollment database and enrolls those persons of Tlingit and/or Haida descent to the Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska, a federally recognized tribe. Services include certifying tribal enrollment and issuing tribal photo identification (ID) cards and verification letters for enrolled citizens for various agencies.

Valerie Hillman Manager

Enrollment Committee Ella Bennett (Chair) L-R: Valerie Hillman, LaVerne Wise, Grace Hawkins, Ella Bennett, Bertha Karras, Judy Helgesen, Crystal Christiansen

2017 Highlights • Held two Enrollment Committee meetings in Juneau. The committee approved 553 enrollment applications and completed seven (7) blood quantum corrections.

The committee also approved three (3) relinquishment requests. Total active tribal citizen enrollment on December 31, 2017 was 30,985.

• Developed a tribal ID card for a Southeast tribe that offers more secure features and includes an address field and card expiration date.

• Expanded outreach to tribal citizens in the San Francisco area to update addresses, issue tribal ID’s and provide enrollment applications.

• Coordinated community visits in partnership with IRA tribes in Craig, Haines, Hydaburg, Kasaan, Klawock, Saxman and Wrangell to provide information on Tlingit & Haida’s programs and services and issue tribal ID cards.

• Participated in the T&H Washington Chapter’s 9th Biennial Southeast Alaska Native Culture Fair to issue tribal ID cards and update tribal citizen information.

• Issued 1,061 tribal ID cards, 60 employee ID cards and 1,292 verification letters.

• Updated 1,529 (23.23%) of 6,583 invalid addresses based on election mail out returns and outreach to Tlingit & Haida’s communities.

LaVerne Wise (Vice-Chair) Stephanie Rainwater (Secretary) Judy Helgesen Bertha Karras Frank Wright Jr.

2018 Goals • Improve Andrew Hope Building reception area to ensure clients feel welcome and are provided guidance to get the assistance they are requesting from the Tribe.

• Develop an online customer service survey and research other ways to increase outreach and improve services.

• Develop a proposal to work with other Native organizations assisting tribal citizens with their enrollment programs.

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Public Safety The Public Safety department consists of the Second Chance Reentry (Second Chance) and Village Public Safety Officer (VPSO) programs. The Second Chance program provides employment and distance training assistance to individuals incarcerated or recently released on probation. The VPSO program provides basic law enforcement and public safety services to participating Southeast Alaska communities.

2017 Highlights Jason Wilson Manager

“Providing a crucial safety net of services and support to ensure individuals have the tools necessary to successfully reenter their communities.”

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Second Chance The Second Chance program provides individuals, while still incarcerated and/or released on parole or probation, with distance training and employment assistance in an effort to reduce the high rate of recidivism in Southeast Alaska. Clients are placed in a structured learning environment to complete a vocational and/or accredited certification program that will result in an apprenticeship, internship and/ or employment. The program also coordinates with outside partner agencies to ensure clients are fulfilling their unique probationary and treatment responsibilities.

In 2017, the Second Chance program focused on diversifying participant assistance and expanding community resources and partnerships. Having a network of community resources allowed the program to address the individual needs of each client. Continued participation in the Juneau Reentry Coalition also expanded community opportunities and public education on assisting those returning from incarceration.

L-R: President Richard Peterson, Corrections Commissioner Dean Willams, Second Chance Coordinator Talia Eames

• Assisted 169 participants in overcoming barriers related to self-sufficiency.

• Worked closely with the Employment and Training department to secure Work Experience contracts for clients, resulting in permanent, full-time employment.

• Expanded funding to include outside programs not initially eligible for training assistance. This resulted in increasing local partnerships and diverse opportunities for training and certification.

• Funded three participants to use their life experience and passion for recovery from substance use to receive their Substance Use Counselor/Behavior Health Technician Certification.

• Began work with the Alaska Department of Corrections to develop a reentry housing program to assist tribal citizens returning from incarceration with a stable, supportive environment to ensure a successful transition back into the community.

• Received funding from the Bureau of Justice Assistance through the Alaska Criminal Justice Commission to partner with the City & Borough of Juneau (CBJ) and Juneau Alliance for Mental Health, Inc. (JAMHI) to develop a shoplifting diversion program.

Public Safety Village Public Safety Officer Program The Village Public Safety Officer (VPSO) program provides rural Alaskan communities with public safety services to reduce the loss of life due to fires, drowning, lost person(s), and the lack of immediate emergency medical assistance.

The VPSO program trains and employs individuals as first responders to public safety emergencies such as search and rescue, fire protection, emergency medical assistance, crime prevention and basic law enforcement. The presence of these officers has had a significant impact on improving the quality of life in the participating villages. The program works closely with the local mayor, city council and Alaska State Troopers.

Recruitment and retention has been a great challenge not only for Tlingit & Haida, but for the VPSO program as a whole. The following communities are supported by the State of Alaska’s VPSO program with eight funded VPSO positions paid through Tlingit & Haida’s payroll system: »» Angoon (1) »» Hydaburg (1) »» Kake (2)

»» Kasaan (1) »» Pelican (1) »» Saxman (1)

»» Thorne Bay (1)

• Upgraded VPSO buildings in Angoon and Hydaburg with Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS) grant funds.

• Received funding to develop and implement local emergency preparedness plans in the Southeast Alaska communities in partnership with Alaska’s Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.

• Supported staff development: »» VPSO Corey Padron was awarded his Bachelor of Science in Fire Service Administration and his Emergency Medical Technician 3 (EMT-3) Certification.

• Provided Emergency Trauma Technician training in Southeast Alaska communities.

• Worked with Ketchikan Gateway Borough to update the regional Emergency Operations Plan.

“Providing basic law enforcement and public safety services in participating Southeast communities.”

2018 Goals • Begin negotiations with the State of Alaska on compacting Public Safety services.

• Hire a VPSO Recruitment & Training Officer to be stationed in Anchorage with Alaska State Troopers and fill all vacant VPSO positions.

• Secure funding to assist communities with the upkeep of VPSO buildings.

• Finalize agreement with the Alaska Department of Corrections and Tlingit Haida Regional Housing Authority to open a housing project for tribal citizens released from incarceration with intensive case management that incorporates workforce development, community partnerships and cultural programming.

• Identify needs that are unmet by community resources and secure funding to create a sustainable Second Chance program.

• Build partnerships to create a wider safety net for tribal citizens returning from incarceration.

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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families The 477 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) department is designed to assist families with dependent children to become self-sufficient.

The TANF department provides financial assistance to families while emphasizing work participation, education, family stability and responsibility. Caseworkers monitor progress as families move through their Tribal Service Plan toward the ultimate goal of self-sufficiency. Eligible families have a 60-month lifetime limit.

The department also offers and promotes classes to strengthen families and to inspire parents to build safe and happy relationships.

William Martin 477 Director

“Helping families in need to achieve selfsufficiency while emphasizing work activities, education, responsibility, and family stability.”

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2017 Highlights • Welcomed 3,015 applications for TANF services and provided case management to an average of 245 families per month.

• Served a total of 2,948 families. »» Services included hands-on training, guidance, counseling and assistance with barriers to employment such as substance abuse, legal issues, emotional/ physical abuse and homelessness.

• Hosted an Open House at the First Bank Building location to give tours of the new TANF and Child Care offices and visit with guests to share information on services available through the 477 departments.

• Provided weekly training to TANF Eligibility Technicians and Caseworkers to prepare them for restructuring and new TANF processes.

• Collaborated with the Vocational Training & Resource Center to provide distance education classes to 31 clients through the Penn Foster Career Academy.

• Provided 13 clients with career assessments and other types of training.

• Partnered with the Tribal Family & Youth Services (TFYS) department on the Structured Decision Making (SDM) assessment tool under their Preserving Native Families (PNF) program to support consistent and reliable assessments of child(ren) to identify safety, vulnerabilities and implement interventions as needed.

• Secured training and certification for all TANF staff in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) use.

• Provided two Fatherhood Is Sacred® (FIS) 12-week sessions with a total of 24 participating fathers; 8 were TANF recipients and 6 graduated.

• Hosted the annual FIS Day Picnic (approximately 150 attended) and Fatherhood Family Retreat (9 families and 38 family members attended).

• Provided two Motherhood Is Sacred™ (MIS) 12-week sessions with a total of 19 participants (5 graduated). The MIS program also participated in the annual FIS Day Picnic.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families • Coordinated the annual 477 Back to School Backpack event for students from Head Start through Grade 12 and distributed 2,747 backpacks with supplies and ageappropriate brochures that promoted healthy choices. »» Distributed 891 backpacks at the Back to School Backpack Fair in Juneau. The event featured Alyssa London, 2017 Miss Alaska USA, as a motivational speaker to help tribal youth start the school year off right. The event also offered informational booths for school related programs and services. »» Distributed 1,856 backpacks to 18 Southeast Alaska communities.

2018 Goals • Identify barriers to self-sufficiency for TANF families (i.e. child care, transportation, physical/learning barriers) and assist clients in overcoming said barriers.

• Transition over to and utilize the new Tribal D™ system that will provide accurate reporting and improved delivery of services to tribal citizens.

• Increase communication with local tribes and villages to ease the process of applying for benefits and submitting required documentation.

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Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation The Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation (THTBC) is a wholly owned business enterprise of the Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska that operates as a holding company for its subsidiaries. THTBC’s mission is to engage in business and economic development to improve the economic condition of the Tribe.

Richard Rinehart Jr. Chief Executive Officer

THTBC Board William Micklin (Chair)

THTBC has reached several milestones since 2014 – it has acquired Executive Green Clean and KIRA, Inc.; secured 8(a) certifications through the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 8(a) program; obtained certification as a Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone) business enterprise; and secured 8(a) sole source Base Operations Services (BOS) contracts.

THTBC charters new subsidiaries as necessary to meet contract opportunities and now has three 8(a) certified subsidiaries, four HubZone certified companies and two Small Mentor-Protégé Agreements approved by SBA. THTBC is currently competing under teaming agreements for nearly $2 billion in contract opportunities. Based on past record of success, THTBC expects to participate in a significant percentage of awards from contracts over the next five years, while maintaining and improving both profitability and performance quality ratings.

Richard Peterson Leilani Wilson-Walkush Michael Roberts

“Engaging in business development to improve the economic condition of the Tribe.”

2017 Highlights • Awarded a major BOS subcontract by Choctaw Defense Services on Coast Guard Base in Kodiak, Alaska.

• Developed business opportunities through teaming agreements, set aside competitions, subcontracts and sole source awards in relationship with large, successful federal government contractors.

• Minimized exposure to costs of capital expenditure and bonding through THTBC’s sound business strategy, which reduces financial risk and cost to acquire new contracts, and allowed THTBC to grow without additional investment from Tlingit & Haida.

2018 Goals • Retire KIRA acquisition debts and repay the Tlingit & Haida investment within five years and, thereafter, contribute a high percentage of net profits to Tlingit & Haida.

• Double THTBC’s size within the next three years.

• Secure additional Mentor Protégé Agreements.

• Establish additional 8(a) or HUBZone certified companies.

Combined Financial Highlights: December 31, 2015-2017 2015

2016

Profit & Loss Sale $665,875 Gross Profit $267,872 Net Profit / EBITDA ($191,300)

$29,766,951 $5,886,391 $647,992

2017 $57,296,956* $11,525,638 $865,097 *2017 is unaudited.

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Tribal Child Support Unit The Tribal Child Support Unit (TCSU) is a federally funded child support program (Tribal IV-D) that works extensively with other state and Tribal IV-D agencies. The TCSU provides the following child support services: establishing paternity; locating absent parents; establishing, enforcing and modifying child support orders; and collecting and distributing child support payments. The program has two principles that motivate all of its actions and activities: »» Child support should be a reliable source of income for families. The department focuses its efforts on the needs of children, and in doing so, empowers parents to ensure children’s needs are met. »» A cooperative approach to establishing and enforcing support obligations.

Both custodial and non-custodial parents are treated fairly, kept informed, and concerns addressed.

The Tribal Child Support Unit strives to ensure that all tribal children receive the financial and emotional support they deserve from both parents and works to overcome obstacles and challenges when collecting child support.

Jessie Archibald Manager

2018 Goals

$808,153

$671,776

$565,010

$493,464

$292,983

$219,046

$113,009

$31,786

• Restructured TCSU to be under the umbrella of the 477 Division. The majority of TCSU’s caseload comes from the 477 Division and this restructure provides for improved collaboration and service delivery to mutual clients.

• Created new positions including a Legal Coordinator and Manager-Attorney.

The Legal Coordinator is responsible for presenting cases in Tribal Court and the Manager-Attorney is responsible for providing guidance to staff and ensuring program legal requirements.

• Increased the number of open cases from 1,291 (2016) to 1,310 (2017).

• Established paternity for 14 children using the Tribal Court process, meeting TCSU’s 2016 goal of increasing paternity establishment by 50%.

• Collected and distributed $851,369 in child support payments for FY 2017 which is a 6.64% Child Support Collections decrease in collections. »» This year’s performance target is lower than prior years because of Alaska’s current economic crisis.

• Distributed 68% of child support collections directly to families and 32% to the Tribe as a reimbursement for families that receive financial support from the Tribe.

$851,369

2017 Highlights

$921,465

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

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

Fiscal Years • Increase child support collections by 2%.

• Increase paternity establishment by 50%.

• Transition over to and utilize the new Tribal D™ system that will provide accurate reporting and improved delivery of services.

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Tribal Court The Tribal Court was established by Articles VII, XI of the Tribe’s Constitution as a separate branch of government to exercise the Tribe’s inherent sovereignty and provide a culturally-appropriate forum for tribal citizens to address their judicial needs.

The Executive Council, Judiciary Committee and Tribal Court staff continue to work toward expanding and sustaining the Tribe’s judicial services. The Tribal Court has subject matter jurisdiction over a large range of civil and criminal issues including:

Michelle Demmert Chief Justice

Judiciary Committee Lowell K. Halverson (Chair Jan. - Feb. 2017) Tate London (Chair March - Present) Ernie Hillman Jr. William E. Martin Candace Williams James Hart Wilbur Brown Cynthia Petersen

»» Adoptions »» Child Custody »» Child Support

»» Child Welfare »» Divorce »» Domestic Violence

»» Guardianships »» Marriage »» Paternity

The Tribal Court’s judicial services are guided by the traditional values of respect, patience, and the essential responsibility to safeguard the future of the Tribe by promoting healthy tribal families. The Tribal Court resolves matters by taking evidence and rendering both written and oral decisions. Each final decision of the trial court comes with right of appeal to the Tribal Supreme Court.

Beyond dispute resolution and adjudication, the Tribal Court provides technical assistance to Alaska tribes in building tribal court capacity. It is also currently developing alternatives for dispute resolution and restorative justice models to be utilized by the Tribal Court in Juneau and shared with other tribal courts throughout Alaska.

The Tribal Court’s top priority for 2017 was to secure qualified and trained staff to expand court services for at-risk juveniles and children needing safe and appropriate homes. The Tribal Court continued its efforts to make itself more accessible for tribal citizens as a forum to assist with problem solving. The number of family-related cases and hearings continues to increase and the number of court days has been standardized at three days per week.

2017 Highlights • Collaborated with the Office of the President, Chief Justice, Judges and Judiciary Committee to further strengthen relations with the State of Alaska and the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) to increase tribal court capacity and funding.

• Increased capacity by reviewing and improving policies, procedures and forms aimed at making the case flow process easier, accessible and understandable for all tribal citizens wanting to use judicial services.

• Worked with the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) in their Model Court Program aimed at increasing the Tribal Court’s capacity to hearing Child Welfare cases transferred from the State of Alaska. This collaboration included an independent assessment involving both the Tribal Court and Tribal Family & Youth Services (TFYS) and a proposed set of goals to work on with the technical assistance of NCJFCJ staff.

• Requested a thorough BIA assessment of the Tribal Court, which was conducted with the participation of all internal partners including TFYS, Tribal Child Support Unit, Office of the President and Tribal Court staff. The assessment was completed in November 2017 and contains recommendations that will begin to be implemented in 2018.

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Tribal Court • Increased funding through: »» A Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS) grant award for a Juvenile Healing to Wellness Court, »» Additional federal funding to cover Appellate Judge’s time in hearing appeals and various special projects, and »» BIA funding for a Court Administrator for the Court of Appeals.

• Managed the Navigators (juvenile early intervention) program until Fall when it was successfully moved under the newly formed Cultural Heritage & Education department.

• Secured over $500,000 in BIA special projects funding to: »» Conduct Tribal Court Round Table sessions; hire an Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) staff attorney (for two years) to work with TFYS; host a Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) workshop and Tribal Statute Code Writing training; contract for a Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) Court Investigator and Code Writer to revise Tribal Statutes; hire a Tribal Court of Appeals Administrator; and other smaller projects.

• Provided an array of court services (see page 42 for 10-year historical table).

The Tribal Court will continue to work to include and involve as many of Tlingit & Haida’s programs and services for the benefit of the tribal citizens and their families that come into the Tribal Court.

2018 Goals • Develop an implementation plan, including funding, for the Circle Sentencing, Civil Diversion and other restorative justice models aimed at reducing recidivism and incarceration rates for tribal citizens.

• Develop a plan and implement the Juvenile Healing to Wellness Court funded by the CTAS grant awarded in October 2017.

• Assist Southeast Alaska tribes and communities in planning and setting up individual, intertribal or regional court systems, including an Appeals Court system.

• Build capacity to expand services with the hiring of or contracting for a Magistrate, Court Investigator, Guardian Ad Litem, Juvenile Healing to Wellness Court Coordinator and additional administrative help.

• Reduce the time between filing a petition or motion to resolution for Tribal Court services.

Debra O’Gara Presiding Judge

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

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Tribal Family & Youth Services The Tribal Family & Youth Services (TFYS) department administers the Child Welfare, Elderly Services and Wellness programs. TFYS also oversees field offices in Craig, Haines, Klawock, Saxman and Wrangell. TFYS staff use tribal values and strength-based practices to assist children, youth, elderly and families in achieving safety, stability and security.

In 2017, the department administered 17 federal, state and tribal grants, and employed 19 onsite staff and 5 field staff.

2017 Highlights Francine Eddy Jones Director

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

• Entered into a historic Alaska Child Welfare Compact with the State of Alaska Department of Health and Social Services. »» The TFYS Director served as one of three Tribal Lead Negotiators. The Compact provides an opportunity and access to funding for tribes and tribal organizations to assume responsibility of child welfare services currently provided by the Alaska Office of Children’s Services (OCS).

• Worked with staff to fine tune data management and reporting in order to increase the Title IV-E reimbursement. In 2017, TFYS received the largest Title IV-E reimbursement in 18 years, totaling $371,364. These additional funds support four full-time positions.

• Expanded partnerships with the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and Child Care departments to increase culturally-based support groups focused on sobriety, parenting and trauma for mutual clients to promote keeping families together. »» Women’s Group (18 participants), Grief Group (215 participants), Motherhood Is Sacred™ (35 participants), Fatherhood Is Sacred® (17 participants), and Drummer/Craft Night (359 participants). »» Hosted the 2nd Annual “Honoring Our Volunteers” celebration to acknowledge the hard work of 29 community volunteers who support TFYS.

Child Welfare The Child Welfare team serves as tribal advocates at the intake, research, investigative, prevention/early intervention and intervention stages of the tribal child welfare system.

• Hosted two key ICWA related events: »» The Annual Southeast ICWA Workshop was held with 90 participants from the Alaska OCS, Alaska Legal Services Corporation (ALSC), Native American Rights Fund (NARF), Southeast ICWA representatives, and TFYS staff. »» A Qualified Expert Witness (QEW) Training was held in partnership with the National Indian Child Welfare Association and local state judges. Participants learned expectations of a QEW in child welfare state court proceedings.

• Secured funds for one full time Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Attorney to represent the Tribe in State child welfare court proceedings.

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Tribal Family & Youth Services Elderly Services The Elderly Services program provides elder nutrition and caregiver support services, information and referral services, Elderly Emergency Assistance and promotes wellness and health-related education. The program serves elders and caregivers in Douglas, Hydaburg and Juneau.

• Continued partnership with the Juneau Tlingit & Haida Community Council for use of their building to expand the Elderly Services’ weekly exercise activity (Litseeni K u.oo) which has grown to over 60 participants.

• Hosted the Annual Caregivers Workshop with 120 vendors and participants. The workshop provided a forum for elders and their caregivers to learn new knowledge from resource people, connect to local community service providers and network amongst themselves.

• Coordinated a five-week “Walking in Balance” summer walking challenge to encourage participants to keep moving and walking every day.

• Provided elders with Thanksgiving and Christmas food boxes to hold them up during the holiday seasons.

• Participated in a peer-to-peer exchange with the Fairbanks Native Association’s Elder Services program to learn how to expand and improve elder services.

Wellness The Wellness program focuses on two components, Domestic Violence and Suicide Prevention.

• Renewed memorandum of agreements with three Southeast women’s shelters to help keep women and children safe: »» Aiding Women in Abuse and Rape Emergencies (AWARE) »» Women in Safe Homes (WISH) »» Sitkans Against Family Violence (SAFV) • Supported two key programs for youth through the Native Connections suicide prevention program: »» The Héen Haa Kusteeyí Camp helped students develop academic and emotional skills for the 2017-2018 school year and learn about the culture and science of water in Juneau. »» The Boys Run I toowú klatseen (Strengthen Your Spirit) 10-week running program focused on building resiliency, pride in culture, and skills for healthy relationships for boys in grades 3-5.

• Established an 11 member advisory board that drives program planning and implementation.

• Received support from Casey Family Programs for the Native Connections team to participate in a peer-to-peer exchange with the Yukon Kuskokwim Health Consortium/Village of Alakanuk to share best practices for program processes and outcomes for a culturally-appropriate suicide prevention program.

“Promoting health and wellness for tribal elders through health and social services.”

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Tribal Family & Youth Services Field Staff • Filled all five field staff positions (Craig, Haines, Klawock, Saxman and Wrangell) to provide case management services to tribal children and families in their respective communities.

• Participated in six key trainings: »» Knowing Who You Are »» ICWA II »» Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) General Assistance Financial Programs »» Southeast ICWA Workshop »» Court Improvement Project Child in Need of Aid »» BIA Providers Conference

2018 Goals

“Serving as a community liaison to ensure tribal citizens have access to the Tribe’s resources and services.”

• Finalize the Standard Services Funding Agreement with the State of Alaska to implement the State of Alaska Child Welfare Compact.

• Pursue discussions with the State of Washington regarding Title IV-E and child welfare related services.

• Expand the Foster Care Licensing program to recruit and tribally-license foster care homes to ensure tribal children are placed in culturally appropriate homes.

• Expand the Tribal Title IV-E Maintenance program and continue partnership with the Tribal Court and State of Alaska.

• Expand partnerships to provide culturally-based services and programs to elders, children, youth and families.

Native Issues Forum Panel on Compacting Child Welfare Services L-R: Tracy Spartz Campbell, Valerie Davidson, Madeline Soboleff Levy and Francine Eddy Jones

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Tribal Transportation The Tribal Transportation department is organized to manage the day-to-day operations that the Tribe has contracted through the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Tribal Transportation Program (TTP) for both Juneau and Saxman.

The department was established in 2005 along with other federally recognized tribal transportation programs throughout the region. Tlingit & Haida began contracting directly with FHWA’s TTP (formerly the Indian Reservation Roads Program) in 2009.

Beginning with FY 2013, funds were distributed to tribes annually on a statutory formula driven basis under the MAP-21 legislation. Under new legislation, Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST ACT), the department is still operating under that same funding formula. Tribal shares of TTP funds can be used for planning, design, construction, maintenance and administration of the transportation program. Annual TTP funding from FHWA was $650,952.75 for Juneau, and $59,870.53 for Saxman.

The department continues to represent the Southeast Alaska region on local, state and national transportation issues. The Tribal Transportation Manager chaired the Intertribal Transportation Association (ITA) as well as the National Congress of American Indian’s (NCAI) Transportation and Infrastructure subcommittee. He also serves on the Southeast Conference AMHS Reform Project Steering Committee and was appointed to the Governor’s Tribal Advisory Council.

The department has also collaborated with local agencies to improve, construct and maintain transportation routes the Tribe has identified as important and necessary.

2017 Highlights • Worked closely with the Southeast Alaska Native Veterans to develop a conceptual design for the renovation of their Memorial Park located next to the Andrew Hope Building.

• Continued work on renovating the Andrew Hope parking lot.

• Represented Alaska at the national level on the ITA and NCAI’s Transportation and Infrastructure subcommittee.

Conceptual design for Memorial Park • Helped clean, clear and improve security of lots in the Juneau Indian Village.

Will Ware Manager

“Collaborating with local agencies to improve, construct and maintain transportation routes identified as important and necessary to the health of the Tribe.”

2018 Goals • Complete renovations to the Southeast Alaska Native Veterans Memorial Park.

• Resurface Lots eight (8) and nine (9) of Block three (3) next to the Andrew Hope Building.

• Reseal asphalt and complete general road maintenance on Saxman streets.

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Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation The 477 Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation (TVR) department provides culturally relevant vocational rehabilitation services to eligible Alaska Natives and American Indians who reside in Southeast Alaska and have a disability that is an impediment to employment.

TVR has an established record of providing quality service since 1995 and strives to empower clients to secure gainful employment, including self-employment and small business ownership. Services include training assistance, agency referral for employment assistance and counseling.

Teresa Sarabia Manager

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

TVR is funded through a discretionary grant from the United States Department of Education (USDOE), Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA). Although TVR performs its own employment and training functions, it coordinates directly with the Tribe’s other client services and continues to partner directly with the State of Alaska, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) to ensure tribal citizens receive maximum vocational rehabilitation services.

2017 Highlights • Provided vocational rehabilitation to 70 new clients; a total of 107 clients were served in 2017. »» Assisted 21 clients in successfully securing employment. »» One client finished the CDL Class A training and is working full-time. »» One client received Culinary Arts certification through the Alaska Vocational Technical Center (AVTEC). »» One client obtained an Associate of Arts degree in Diesel Mechanics from the University of Alaska Southeast. »» One client received Backflow Prevention Assembly General Tester certification. »» Two clients completed VTRC computer classes.

• Participated in Client Service Informational Fairs in Craig, Haines, Hydaburg, Kasaan, Ketchikan, Klawock, Saxman and Wrangell.

• Participated in the Back to School Backpack Fair and assisted in distributing backpacks in Southeast communities in partnership with 477 departments.

• Provided education and outreach on vocational rehabilitation services in Angoon, Craig, Haines, Hoonah, Hydaburg, Kasaan, Klawock, Klukwan, Petersburg, Saxman, Skagway, Wrangell and Yakutat.

• Participated in the Juneau Homeless Connect event to provide outreach to Juneau’s most vulnerable population.

• Attended joint trainings sponsored by State of Alaska, DVR, World of Work Inventory.

• Participated in three Transitional Youth Camps sponsored by State of Alaska DVR.

2018 Goals • Travel to Southeast Alaska communities to meet with tribal citizens in need of vocational rehabilitation services.

• Attend community and job fairs to provide educational outreach on TVR services.

• Continue partnership with State of Alaska, DVR to jointly serve tribal citizens in Southeast Alaska.

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Vocational Training & Resource Center The Vocational Training & Resource Center (VTRC) is a tribal enterprise and State of Alaska post-secondary authorized institution that provides computer, distance education and vocational classes for career certification. In cooperation with the Tribe’s 477 departments and through partnership with Penn Foster Career Academy, the VTRC provides a means for tribal citizens and the general public to earn real credentials (certificates, high school diplomas and national certifications). The VTRC also provides room rentals and oversees the Higher Education (scholarships), and Juneau and Wrangell Johnson-O’Malley (JOM) programs.

In the Professional Truck Drivers’ Institute (PTDI) and Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE) filings, the Ketchikan CDL program was approved again as a standalone program. The partnership with the Ketchikan Indian Community (KIC) is an integral part of the program to provide CDL training in Ketchikan.

2017 Highlights • Six (6) students attained their CDL license and secured entry level jobs.

• Enrolled 49 tribal citizens in Penn Foster Career Academy: »» Twelve (12) tribal citizens completed a training program. »» Four (4) tribal citizens completed the Penn Foster High School program.

Higher Education The Higher Education program provides assistance to eligible tribal citizens who are seeking post-secondary education. Assistance includes guidance, academic planning, scholarships (Alumni, College Student Assistance (CSA) and General Assistance), and sharing of other financial aid resources.

• Provided $646,664 in CSA scholarships to 180 students; 71 were honor roll students and 4 graduated with Bachelor degrees.

• Hosted the 33rd Annual Only Fools Run At Midnight walk/run and other fundraising events to support the Alumni Scholarship Assistance program. »» Awarded $23,966 in Alumni scholarships to 46 students.

Laird Jones Manager

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

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Vocational Training & Resource Center Johnson-O’Malley

“Promoting and fostering Higher Education!”

The JOM program provides supplemental educational opportunities to Alaska Native and American Indian students and is guided by a local parent committee. The emphasis is on tutorial and cultural enrichment activities.

Juneau JOM • Provided support to 139 students in the Juneau School District.

• Continued collaboration with Alaska Native teachers at Harborview Elementary School for students to complete community service hours.

• Served as an advisor and mentored students in the Sources of Strength program at the Juneau-Douglas High School (JDHS). The program is a student leadership program aimed at improving JDHS’ environment.

• Provided funding for five Juneau students and the JOM coordinator to attend and participate in the First Alaskans Institute’s 2017 Elders & Youth Conference.

Wrangell JOM • Participated in the Petersburg and Wrangell outdoor program for fourth grade students.

Provided cultural component with stories, dancing, language, hooligan fishing and survival training.

• Participated in the City of Wrangell Trick-orTreat Festival.

• Performed at Elizabeth Peratrovich Day scheduled events.

• Provided funding for four JOM students to attend and participate in the First Alaskans Institute’s 2017 Elders & Youth Conference.

2018 Goals • Increase VTRC revenue to operate as a self-sustaining business enterprise.

• Increase Penn Foster Career Academy online training opportunities.

• Expand fundraising efforts to supplement the loss of revenue from the cancellation of the Spring King Salmon Derby which provides scholarships to the Tribe’s Higher Education students.

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Vocational Training & Resource Center Congratulations 2017 Honor Roll Students and Graduates!

2017 Higher Education Honor Roll Students Craig: Lord Antwane, Katherine Dinon, and Margaret Dinon; Haines: Noah Borski, Leslie Graham, Autumn Gross, Heidi Kattenhorn, Costin McQueen, Justin Schneider, and Rachel Sparks; Hydaburg: Janessa Chinana; Juneau: Corissa Andrews, Dennis Barril, Andrea Biddle, Aquino Brinson, Kassandra Burke, Chloey Cavanaugh, Harriet Chilton, Heather Clark, Heidi Davis, Michaela Demmert, Samantha DesArmo, Alicia Duncan, Toriana Fogg, Rosenda George, Angelica Gil, Marjorie Glatzmaier, Andrea Gordon, John Hawkins, Ishmael Hope, Ryan John, Crystal Johnson, C. Rosie Jones, Michael Kahklen, Tatiana-Diamond King, Justin Knott, Austin Land, Breylan Martin, Diana Moran, Jade Owens, Tammy Owens, Elise Paul, Caleb Pittman, Stacy Roberts, Jennifer Ross, Jeryd Schauwecker, Cheyenne Siverly, Etienne Soboleff, Miranda St.Clair, Austin Tagaban, Tyler Tajon, Thomas Thompson, Marissa Truitt, Katherine Waid, Alana Wheaton, and Sierra Wilson; Kasaan: Whitney Bremner, Taylor Crawford, and Dillon Smith; Petersburg: Frank Pullar; Saxman: Veronica James; Wrangell: Cody Angerman, Chester Armstrong, Alice Breshears, Andrea Gillen, Makena Hammer, Kirsten Johnson, Britany Lindley, Carman Lore, Mason Villarma, and Ashley Wittwer.

2017 Higher Education Graduates Juneau: Mischa Jackson, MAT in Secondary Education; Justin Knott, MS Food Science & Management; Taylor Paige, BA Human Environmental Sciences; Caleb Pittman, BS Marketing with Minor in Business Management; and Katherine Waid, AA in General Studies; Kasaan: Leo Bird, BA Computer Studies in Race & Ethnicity/Native American Studies.

Note: The 2017 Higher Education graduate list above only reflects those students who received College Student Assistance or Alumni Scholarship Assistance and provided notification of their graduation before the printing of the Annual Report.

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Statistical Information 2016-2017 Enrollment / Attendance

September October November December January February March April May

ENROLLMENT

ADA / (%)

244 256 255 256 254 253 257 257 253

157 / 64% 212 / 83% 200 / 78% 209 / 82% 214 / 84% 187 / 74% 198 / 77% 213 / 83% 220 / 87%

2016-2017 Head Start Meal Count

OPERATING DAYS 16 18 17 15 17 18 15 18 13

Head Start students are required to attend school 85% of the time that class is held. The following chart shows our Average Daily Attendance (ADA) by month. During the 2016-2017 school year, Tlingit & Haida Head Start’s ADA was impacted by illness and families relocating out of our service area.

BREAKFAST September October November December January February March April May TOTAL

2,135 3,177 2,053 2,212 2,849 2,520 2,500 3,020 1,712 22,178

2016-2017 Head Start Developmental Checkpoints 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%

Social Emotional

Physical (Gross)

Physical (Fine)

Language

Fall 2016 41

Cognitive

Spring 2017

Literacy

Mathematics

SNACK (AM) 214 351 532 513 505 433 336 2,884

LUNCH 1,960 2,980 1,743 2,096 2,658 2,404 2,383 2,952 1,652 20,828

Statistical Information

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

Total Child Support Cases Opened Divorce/Custody Petitions Domestic Violence Petitions Adoption Petitions Guardianship Petitions Child Welfare Petitions Hearings Held Marriage Licenses Issued

2007

Tribal Court 10 Year Historical Chart

76

167

155

131

111

82

71

85

91

109

106

1

193

125

136

173

Total Child Support Cases 76 243 398 529 640 722 at Year End Total Non-Child Support 1 Cases at End of Year Total Cases at Year End 76 243 398 529 640 723 Child Support % 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 99.9% Non-Child Support % .01%

17 4 4 3

31 14 3 8

28 15 4 9

27 18 5 19

162

213

204 1

45 7 6 10 2 258 2

793

878

969

19

75

131

812 98% 2%

953 92% 8%

356 3

1,078 1,184 201

270

1,100 1,279 1,454 88% 84% 81% 12% 16% 19%

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Statistical Information 2017 OFFICIAL TRIBAL ENROLLMENT FOR COMMUNITY COUNCILS LISTED IN THE CONSTITUTION TRIBAL CITIZENS 18 YEARS AND OLDER

TOTAL ACTIVE ENROLLMENT

1,783

1,984

Angoon

312

395

Craig

400

534

Haines

379

447

Hoonah

515

610

Hydaburg

279

311

5,290

7,124

Kake

425

477

Kasaan

38

43

1,374

1,573

Klawock

428

539

Klukwan

62

66

Metlakatla

308

314

Pelican

27

28

Petersburg

360

443

San Francisco

869

949

Saxman

163

168

Seattle

5,046

5,742

Sitka

1,168

1,312

Wrangell

495

600

Yakutat

277

307

Subtotal

19,998

23,996

*Other

6,175

7,019

Total

26,173

30,985

COMMUNITY Anchorage

Juneau

Ketchikan

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Statistical Information Please note the “# Served� in the following tables reflect the total number of individuals who received services through that program or department, not the number of times service was provided to an individual.

Many clients receive service multiple times through a program.

ANGOON PROGRAM

SERVED

Alumni Scholarship Assistance Child Care Head Start Second Chance Reentry Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Tribal Child Support Unit Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation Village Public Safety Officer Vocational Training & Resource Center Youth Employment Services *Angoon VPSO:

DOUGLAS 1 6 11 4** 15 35 2 143* 6 10

Total Call Outs 143 Non-Criminal 134 Criminal 9

CRAIG PROGRAM Alumni Scholarship Assistance Certified Tribal Artist Child Care College Student Assistance Distance Education Employment Services Head Start Indian Child Welfare Act Realty/Forestry Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Tribal Child Support Unit Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation

SERVED 2 1 2 7 1 12 22 2 2 8 30 1

PROGRAM

SERVED

Child Care Second Chance Reentry Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Tribal Child Support Unit Vocational Training & Resource Center

174 9** 20 37 1

HAINES PROGRAM

SERVED

Alumni Scholarship Assistance Child Care College Student Assistance Language Realty/Forestry Second Chance Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Tribal Child Support Unit Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation Vocational Training & Resource Center

1 12 15 20 7 1** 7 16 3 4

**Individual(s) received services in Juneau, statistics note their community of origin.

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Statistical Information HOONAH PROGRAM

JUNEAU SERVED

Alumni Scholarship Assistance Certified Tribal Artist Child Care Distance Education General Assistance Head Start Language Second Chance Reentry Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Tribal Child Support Unit Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation Vocational Training & Resource Center Youth Employment Services

1 2 42 4 1 18 50 3** 25 38 1 9 1

**Individual(s) received services in Juneau– statistics note their community of origin.

HYDABURG PROGRAM Alumni Scholarship Assistance College Student Assistance Elderly Nutrition & Services Second Chance Reentry Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Tribal Child Support Unit Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation Village Public Safety Officer Youth Employment Services *Hydaburg VPSO: Total Call Outs 146 Non-Criminal 117 Criminal 29

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SERVED 3 3 38 1** 12 36 1 146* 2

PROGRAM Alumni Scholarship Assistance Burial Assistance Business & Economic Development Certified Tribal Artist Child Care Child Welfare Investigations (TFYS) College Student Assistance Distance Education Elderly Emergency Assistance Elderly Nutrition & Services Employment Services General Assistance Head Start Indian Child Welfare Act Job Placement / Training Services Johnson-O’Malley Language Native Connections (Suicide Prevention) Preserving Native Families Realty/Forestry Second Chance Reentry Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Training Services Tribal Child Support Unit Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation Vocational Training & Resource Center Youth Employment Services

SERVED 23 12 37 9 984 12 122 24 46 114 431 128 104 35 28 145 43 76 104 10 139 177 61 679 77 213 20

Statistical Information KAKE PROGRAM

KLAWOCK SERVED

Child Care College Student Assistance Distance Education Tribal Child Support Unit Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation Village Public Safety Officer Vocational Training & Resource Center Youth Employment Services

87 1 1 21 20 1 49* 3 6

*Kake VPSO: Total Call Outs 49

Non-Criminal 38

Criminal 11

PROGRAM Alumni Scholarship Assistance Certified Tribal Artist Child Care General Assistance Head Start Indian Child Welfare Act Realty/Forestry Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Tribal Child Support Unit Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation Youth Employment Services

SERVED

Certified Tribal Artist Child Care College Student Assistance Realty/Forestry Village Public Safety Officer Youth Employment Services *Kasaan VPSO:

1 11 3 2 99* 1

Total Call Outs 99 Non-Criminal 92 Criminal 7

Alumni Scholarship Assistance Child Care Distance Education Realty/Forestry Second Chance Reentry Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Tribal Child Support Unit Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation Vocational Training & Resource Center

PROGRAM

SERVED

Second Chance Reentry Youth Employment Services

1 2

METLAKATLA PROGRAM

SERVED

Tribal Child Support Unit

18

PETERSBURG PROGRAM

KETCHIKAN PROGRAM

2 1 5 2 18 3 5 11 29 3 1

KLUKWAN

KASAAN PROGRAM

SERVED

SERVED 3 13 7 1 7** 99 238 6 10

SERVED

Alumni Scholarship Assistance Child Care College Student Assistance Head Start Second Chance Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Tribal Child Support Unit Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation Youth Employment Services **Individual(s) received services in Juneau– statistics note their community of origin.

1 3 3 20 1** 12 23 2 1

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Statistical Information SAXMAN PROGRAM

SITKA SERVED

Child Care College Student Assistance General Assistance Head Start Realty/Forestry Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Tribal Child Support Unit Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation Village Public Safety Officer Youth Employment Services

2 2 2 21 4 4 1 2 155* 1

*Saxman VPSO: Total Call Outs 155

Non-Criminal 142

Criminal 13

PROGRAM Alumni Scholarship Assistance Business & Economic Development Certified Tribal Artist Child Care Distance Education Head Start Job Placement Second Chance Reentry Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Tribal Child Support Unit Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation Vocational Training & Resource Center Youth Employment Services

SKAGWAY PROGRAM

2

THORNE BAY PROGRAM

SERVED

Village Public Safety Officer

117*

*Thorne Bay VPSO: Total Call Outs 117

Non-Criminal 98

Criminal 19

YAKUTAT PROGRAM Alumni Scholarship Assistance Child Care Distance Education Head Start Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Tribal Child Support Unit Vocational Training & Resource Center 47

1 3 1 32 6 31 1 2** 37 140 6 3 4

WRANGELL SERVED

Realty & Forestry

SERVED

SERVED 1 80 4 13 3 12 1

PROGRAM

SERVED

Alumni Scholarship Assistance Certified Tribal Artist Child Care College Student Assistance Distance Education General Assistance Head Start Johnson-O’Malley Realty/Forestry Second Chance Reentry Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Training Services Tribal Child Support Unit Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation Vocational Training & Resource Center Youth Employment Services **Individual(s) received services in Juneau– statistics note their community of origin.

6 1 137 22 2 2 21 118 2 1** 13 4 21 2 4 2

Statistical Information OTHER COMMUNITIES PROGRAM

SERVED

Business & Economic Development Certified Tribal Artist College Student Assistance Indian Child Welfare Act Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Tribal Child Support Unit Vocational Training & Resource Center

2 3 1 133*** 8 450 14

Tribal Enrollment by Age Group 69.11%

15.24%

15.65%

***Other Areas of Alaska: 24 Other States: 109

Under 18

18-64

Under 18 18-64 65 and Older

65 and Older

Tribal Enrollment by Region

West: 85% Midwest: 1.9% South: 2.3% Southeast: 2.1% Northeast: <1% Other: 8.1% 48

2017 Milestones JANUARY Tlingit & Haida participates in Juneau Project Homeless Connect.

MARCH President Richard Peterson and 2nd VP Will Micklin meet with new Administration’s cabinet.

MAY Tlingit & Haida hosts Land into Trust Open House.

JULY Grand Opening held for Sacred Grounds Café.

SEPTEMBER Key management staff travel to Haida Gwaii to meet with Council of the Haida Nation and Gwaii Trust Society.

NOVEMBER Employment & Training hosts client Power Conference.

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FEBRUARY Tribe participates in Review of State Office of Children Services' Strategic Plan.

APRIL British Columbia Assembly of First Nations Regional Chief addresses Tribal Assembly.

JUNE Tribe hosts 33rd Only Fools Run at Midnight event to raise funds for the Alumni Scholarship program.

AUGUST Washington State Senator Maria Cantwell meets with Tlingit & Haida.

OCTOBER Tlingit & Haida Signs Child Welfare Compact Agreement with State of Alaska.

DECEMBER 2nd VP Will Micklin meets with Canadian Government on Transboundary.