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 »
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Ahtna People Mourn the Loss of Ahtna, Inc.’s First President and Beloved Elder Robert Marshall
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 »
Ahtna Issues Statement in Response to U.S. Supreme Court Sturgeon Decision
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 »
Anchorage Earthquake UPDATE #2: Ahtna Anchorage Office to Reopen on Tuesday, December 4
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 »
Anchorage Earthquake UPDATE: Ahtna Anchorage Office Closed to the Public on Monday, December 3
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 »
Governor Walker Signs Historic Agreement to Return Sacred Burial Sites to Ahtna
Governor Walker Signs Historic Agreement to Return Sacred Burial Sites to Ahtna Governor’s Office Press Release December 1, 2018 No. 18-142 ANCHORAGE—Governor Bill Walker and Gulkana Village Council today formally agreed to a process whereby the State of Alaska will re-convey land that had been developed 75 years ago without permission of the Ahtna people…. Read more »
Record-high Ahtna Shareholder Dividend Declared – For the first-time, distributions will be made from Ahtna’s Settlement Trust
November 6, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Anchorage, Alaska – On November 6, 2018, in accordance with the Earnings Distribution Policy, the Trustees of Ahtna Hwt-anene (People’s) Trust formally declared a record-high shareholder distribution for 2018 of $10.27, or $1,027 per 100 shares. The distribution will be made to all shareholders of record as of November… Read more »
A Message From Ahtna, Inc. Regarding the Port Isabel Detention Center (PIDC)
Published July 11, 2018 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 recent story by The Daily Beast… Read more »
AhtnaSTS Obtains Two Perfect Scores on Accreditation Audits at Port Isabel Detention Center (PIDC)
Published December 2017 by AhtnaSTS, a member of the Ahtna, Inc. family of companies Ahtna Support and Training Services (AhtnaSTS) underwent two performance-based audits at the Port Isabel Detention Center. These audits involved a very comprehensive review of services provided that included security, food services, transportation operations, detainee care and safety, and facility management. All… Read more »
In Loving Memory – Roy S. Ewan February 25, 1935-February 20, 2018
