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The Office of Indian Energy & Economic Development, United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States and Canada, and United Tribes Technical College have entered into a partnership to deliver Energy Auditor Level II Training. They are seeking Native Americans who are unemployed or under-employed for […]

Developing Tribal youth is one of the top priorities at the Central Council. Tribal Government offers a variety of youth activities and services to all tribally enrolled youth through its Employment and Training Youth Services Program, Johnson O'Malley's Program, Head Start, Vocational Rehabilitation, Child Care, and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families. Our young people, after […]

As you remember, several weeks ago the Central Council, in a partnership with Fox Studios Indian Summer Institute, offered two internships and two $1,000 scholarships to Tribal youth. In a toughest competition that we have witnessed in this program to date (due to a large number of high-quality applications), we ended up selecting Markel Wallace from Saxman and Alexandria Strong from Haines as our interns and scholarship winners.

Today we received a very kind email from Winona Wallace, Markel’s mother. News like this makes us feel proud of what we do here at the Central Council. We would like to share this email with you. Also, there are some links to the Fox Studio’s Indian Summer Institute where you will be able to follow the adventures of our two interns and scholarship winners.

Business and Economic Development Department is looking for energetic and creative Native American students currently enrolled in university programs or planning to enroll in the near future, to join our professional staff to help with business and economic development projects in Southeast Alaska. Maximum exposure to real life politics, business & economic development issues guaranteed!…

 Perseverance Theatre in Juneau is looking to find Native youth for full scholarships (valued at $425) for our Summer Theatre Arts Rendezvous. The scholarships are provided by Sealaska Heritage Institute. Click on heading to read full text… 

Candidates were rated on the completeness of their applications and demonstrated talent in the Arts. Unfortunately, we had to pick only two young people. The selection was based on the individuals we thought would benefit most from this opportunity.

The following applicants were chosen to participate in the 2007 FOX Studios American Indian Summer Institute and to receive the $1,000 scholarships as encouragement for them to continue pursuing their dreams. Both applicants were selected for the beginners' track…

Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska and Fox Studios is seeking tribal youth applicants to attend the Fox American Indian Summer Institute in July 15 - 20, 2007, in Los Angeles, California.

This is a great opportunity for youth interested in working in the entertainment business. One of the students that attended in 2005 is now working for Fox Studios and is doing exceptionally well! Please click on the headline to read more.