Posts Categorized: News

Published June 26, 2019 The Port Isabel Detention Center (PIDC) in Los Fresnos, TX has been in the news lately in connection with the ongoing national discussion regarding U.S. immigration policies. Ahtna Support and Training Services (AhtnaSTS)[1] has a contract to provide detention center services at PIDC, and a story by The Daily Beast contained… Read more »

Glennallen, Alaska – Ahtna, Inc. and the Ahtna people are mourning the loss of beloved Board Member Franklin John. Franklin passed away Friday, June 21, 2019 surrounded by family in Anchorage, AK. He was the son of subsistence rights advocate Katie John and often spoke of the influence she had on him.  She was the… Read more »

Anchorage, Alaska – Ahtna Netiye’, LLC is pleased to announce that Eric McLaurin has joined the Ahtna team as the new vice president of business development. Eric will be responsible for identifying strategic business opportunities and fostering strong industry relationships. Eric has a military background and brings over 28 years of Federal business development experience… Read more »

A bill for an act establishing May 31 as Katie John Day: Katie John Day is established on May 31 of each year to honor Ahtna Athabascan elder Katie John for her mentoring and advocacy in defense of Alaska Native customary and traditional hunting, fishing, and gathering rights. Katie John Day may be observed by… Read more »

Glennallen, Alaska – The Ahtna people are mourning the loss of beloved Elder, leader and first president of Ahtna, Incorporated – Mr. Robert Marshall. Mr. Marshall passed away Sunday, March 31, 2019 at Tazlina, Alaska. A well-known and respected Ahtna leader, Mr. Marshall served his people in various capacities throughout his life and was instrumental… Read more »

March 26, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Glennallen, Alaska – Ahtna is pleased by the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the Katie John line of cases as part of the Sturgeon ruling. The Katie John decision has stood as one of the few protections of Alaska Native traditional hunting and fishing rights and today’s ruling… Read more »

The Ahtna Anchorage office will resume normal business and reopen Tuesday, December 4, 2018. Ahtna staff should check their email for more details and the status of roadways along their route before traveling (www.dot.alaska.gov/earthquake2018). The safety of our employees and those we work with is our top priority and if staff feels it is still… Read more »

The Ahtna Anchorage office will remain closed to the public on Monday, December 3. Ahtna staff should communicate with their supervisor for further direction and check their Ahtna email for more details. With the road closures, detours and heavy snowfall expected limited travel is advised. Our thoughts are with everyone that has been impacted and… Read more »