CCTHITA - Business&Economic Development
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CCTHITA (Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska) is the Tribal Government representing approximately 26,000 Tlingit and Haida Indians worldwide. We are a sovereign entity and have a government to government relationship with the United States.

The Council's headquarters is in Juneau, Alaska but our commitment to serving the Tlingit and Haida people extends throughout the United States.

Business and Economic Development Department(BEDD) of the Central Council is charged with developing and maintaining efforts and programs that promote business and economic development for our tribal constituents and constituent communities that will ultimately result in their self-sufficiency.

This website was created by the Department and is maintained by its staff, and by people like you, for the benefit of our clients and all other residents of our great region.
Central Council Comments on the Tongass Land Management Plan
May 15, 2008

May 13, 2008
 Ms. Abigail Kimbell, ChiefUSDA Forest ServiceMail Stop 11041400 Independence Avenue, SWWashington, DC  20250-1104
Attention: EMC Appeals
Dear Ms. Kimbell:
The Central Council Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska (CCTHITA) is a federally-recognized Indian Tribe that services 20 villages and communities and represents over 26,000 members.  Our stewardship concerns are for our entire Tribal membership but more […]

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Energy Saving Tips; Juneau Energy Situation Update as of 4/28/2008
April 29, 2008

Click here for the Central Council President’s Message: Letter from the CCTHITA President
Click here for energy saving tips: Energy Saving Tips
Click here for information on assistance programs: Assistance Programs

Juneau Energy Emergency Update from Our Delegation (source: email)
 
Dear Neighbor:
 
This is the second email with information from your Juneau legislative delegation about the impacts of the Snettisham towers and transmission lines […]

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ANS Women’s Conference
April 3, 2008

Our Alaska Native Sisterhood Camp 2 sisters have been extremely busy organizing a Southeast Alaska Native Women's Conference that begins today; $25 registration - there are limited scholarships! I am forwarding you a copy of the wonderful program for the next three days featuring speakers such as Florence Sheakley, Laird Jones, Ruth Demmert and panel: […]

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Expanding Vocational Training and Resource Center Capabilities
March 20, 2008

Under the direction of the President, Vocational Training and Resource Center is well on the road to becoming a regional training hub for the Central Council's clients, Tribes, and Native Corporations.
Business and Economic Development Department of the Tribe is working closely with VTRC and other departments to secure additional funds to expand current VTRC training […]

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Micro-Enterprise Mini-Grant Training Completed for Douglass Residents
March 20, 2008

On Tuesday evening, March 18, 2008, President Martin presented certificates of completion to eight Douglas students who successfully competed the "Six-Week Start-Up" training facilitated by Laird Jones and Thomas Gallant.  This curriculum provided a great overview of what is necessary to start a business.  To supplement the text, the facilitators provided extensive handouts and brought […]

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Angoon Business Center Goes Online
March 14, 2008

Pleace check out their website for pictures and updates: www.MyAngoon.org

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Tribal Business Structure Handbook - A Resource for Tribes
March 14, 2008

“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. […]

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Grant Money Available!
March 11, 2008

Please take a look at the attached grant announcement for “Assistance to Firefighters Grant.” For more information, please contact Steve Wade at swade@ccthita.org or 463-7724.
Click Here to Download
Thank you,
Andrei Chakine
463-7147

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2007 Annual Results - Business and Economic Development Department
March 11, 2008

2007 Annual Report
Dear Reader,
Below please find a summary of our Department’s work in 2007. It’s been an interesting year, with challenges, productive conflicts, and victories as well. We are looking forward with anticipation to the 2008 projects, and to the continued colloboration with our partners and friends. Please don’t hesitate to contact us with questions. We welcome partnership proposals.
Introduction:Business and […]

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State Farm supports 'Smart Choices' of teens and Central Council Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes
January 9, 2008

Juneau high schoolers encouraged to 'stay in school', graduateTeens in Juneau, Alaska will get more support to stay in school from their peers, community, and business leaders, thanks to a State Farm Good Neighbor Citizenship Grant.
Every 29 seconds in the U.S. a teenager drops out of high school.More than 1 million American high school students […]

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Tribal youth leadership is essential to the survival of Tribes and our communities. The BEDD of CCTHITA is working on options to encourage that development. What are the most important items for Tribal youth leadership development?(multiple choices OK)
Newletter with leadership articles(monthly)
Two day community leadership workshops
Competitive partial scholarships to help with college costs($500-1000)
Limited seminar scholarships($500)
Paid Tribal interships(eg similar to ones now available with BEDD)
Unpaid mentorship program with Tribal leaders
Tribal Ambassadorship Program(represent Tribe to Native and Non-native groups)
Cultural, self-esteem, and public speaking workshops(free to participants)
Business skills development in primary and secondary schools(eg Junior Achievement)
Sponsored community service projects(eg painting elder houses)


 
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