Blog Posts from dixie.hutchinson

The proposal—an effort to prevent homeless people from sleeping in retail doorways and other spaces—would criminalize citizens who are the most impoverished residents and who suffer with physical, mental and social illnesses, the groups wrote.

“This ordinance would impose penalties on citizens who have the least capability to pay fines, ultimately leading to their incarceration. We believe the issue can be resolved in a humane and compassionate manner with the establishment of a site...read more

We knew we were going to face a significant decline in ANCSA Section 7(i) income from other regions, as this income source depends on the price of oil and other commodities that have fallen in price significantly.

Our operational or business income has been highlighted for the last few years as our key management focus. Our short term financial goal to be profitable before 7(i) and investment income was targeted so we could overcome the volatility or ups and downs we face with both 7(i...read more

Federal legislation approved by Congress on December 14, 2014, conveyed final acreage due to Sealaska. The acreage includes:

• 68,486 acres of large economic parcels
• 490 acres (76 sites) of cemetery and historic sites (must be applied for under ANCSA Section 14(h)(1) regulations)
• 1,099 acres (9 sites) of small economic parcels

Over the past two years, Sealaska met with 14 Southeast tribes regarding cemetery and historic sites included in the final...read more

For the past two years, Sealaska has provided administrative leave for staff to cook and serve meals at the Glory Hole shelter and soup kitchen in Juneau, AK. Once a month, staff will purchase ingredients, prepare dinner and serve an average of 60 guests. In addition, Sealaska donated $1,500 in 2016 to an “Empty Bowls” fundraiser benefiting the Glory Hole. Sealaska was proud to donate $25,000 to the...read more