“For tribal governments starting to think about launching a business enterprise, the Handbook will become a primary reference. The authors have taken care to streamline the discussions about each of the business structures. This should enable tribal governments to make informed decisions about which structure to discuss with tribal legal counsel and the tribal accountant. […]

The purpose of a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) is to initiate and sustain a local planning and implementation process by which jobs are created, more stable and diversified economies are fostered, and living conditions are improved. A CEDS is a mechanism for coordinating economic development activities and is a valuable tool for bringing focus to the planning and development efforts of persons and organizations throughout the region. 

Enclosed please find a summary and a text version of the report entitled “Traditional Knowledge and Harvesting of Salmon by Huna and Hinyaa Tlingit” prepared for the Office of Subsistence Management. This research was accomplished through CCTHITA Business and Economic Development Department by Steve J. Langdon, Ph.D., Professor and Chair of the Department of Anthropology at […]