Yakutat Tlingit Tribe
Government AdministrationAlaska, United States11-50 Employees
The Yakutat Tlingit Tribe is a sovereign Tribal Nation focused on advancing the economic, political, and cultural interests of the Yakutat Tlingit people. Based in Yakutat, Alaska, the organization operates within government administration and supports a community of local stakeholders through its governance and cultural initiatives. With a modest organizational size, the tribe engages in partnerships and programs that address subsistence, resource management, and community wellbeing. A recent collaboration involves joining with The Ocean Conservancy on a youth marine debris cleanup at Cannon Beach, reflecting its involvement in environmental and stewardship efforts alongside federal partners such as the U.S. Forest Service, which has worked with the tribe to pursue funding for subsistence and fisheries monitoring programs. The tribe serves as a representative body for its people, coordinating activities that affect governance, cultural preservation, and regional interests in the Yakutat area.