Self-Governance

The Self-Governance department provides oversight of the Tribe’s Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Self-Governance programs and provides support to Compact communities in compliance with applicable regulations and fiscal policies. The department also manages supplemental applications to tribal citizens and/or shareholders under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act in collaboration with Alaska Native Corporations (ANCs) and the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), as well as the newly formed Tlingit & Haida Operator Center. Through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), Southeast Alaska tribes can authorize Tlingit & Haida to enter into a Self-Governance

Khaá T’eix’ Helene Bennett Compact and Annual Funding Agreement (AFA) with the federal government to administer programs and services. Allocation funding Manager 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. Self Governance also provides technical assistance and training opportunities to help tribal governments and programs find resources to increase their administrative capability, conduct elections and successfully perform their respective duties.

ƒ Conducted in person meetings with six of Tlingit & Haida’s 21 Community Councils to discuss ARPA funds set-aside for Tlingit & Haida Community Councils. Virtual meetings were held with 10 of the remaining communities due to COVID-19 related travel restrictions. ƒ Launched an Operator Center with three receptionists in October 2021 to answer incoming calls to

Tlingit & Haida’s main line during business hours. Operators will ensure each call is answered and that it reaches the appropriate program or department.

Compact

The Compact enables participating tribes to redesign programs, activities, functions, and services of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA); to reallocate funds according to tribal priorities; and to enhance the effectiveness and long-term financial stability of their tribal governments.

In 2021, participating tribes included: ƒ Craig   (ICWA, Social Services & Trust) ƒ Haines    ƒ Juneau     ƒ Kasaan (Forestry, ICWA & Trust) ƒ Ketchikan (Forestry & Trust Services) ƒ Klawock ƒ Pelican ƒ Saxman ƒ Skagway (Trust Services) ƒ Tenakee ƒ Wrangell

Rescue Relief Household

The Rescue Relief Household program launched in August 2021 to provide $1,000 per enrolled tribal citizen within an eligible U.S. household that has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program is funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to offset expenses households are facing. The program provides a one-time payment and runs through 2024. ƒ Hired and provided oversight of over 30 Rescue Relief Household program staff. ƒ Assisted in developing the Rescue Relief application process and online application. ƒ Administered the Rescue Relief Household program which distributed $12,082,000 in relief funds to tribal citizens directly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. » Received a total of 16,873 Rescue Relief Household applications in 2021, of those, 12,082 were submitted for payment and 2,264 were incomplete or pending as of December 31st.

Sealaska CARES Program

Tlingit & Haida partnered with Sealaska Corporation to distribute $6 million in CARES Act supplemental funding to provide up to 12,000 Sealaska shareholders impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic with a $500 relief payment. Applications were processed via an online application through MySealaska portal with funds dispersed by December 31, 2021. ƒ Partnered with Sealaska Corporation to distribute their CARES funds to their shareholders impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. $5,288,500 was distributed to 10,577 shareholders in 2021.

Shee Atiká CARES Program

Tlingit & Haida partnered with Shee Atiká, Inc. to distribute $250,000 in CARES Act supplemental funding to provide up to 1,000 Shee Atiká shareholders impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic with a $250 relief payment. Applications were processed via an online application with funds dispersed by December 31, 2021. ƒ Partnered with Shee Atiká to distribute their CARES funds to their shareholders impacted by the

COVID-19 pandemic. $194,500 was distributed to 778 shareholders in 2021.

ƒ Develop a training schedule for Tlingit & Haida Compact tribes. ƒ Provide regular technical assistance to the Compact tribes. ƒ Administer the Community Navigators program.