Certified Tribal Artist Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tlingit & Haida Launches Broadband Surveys

Tlingit & Haida has launched two broadband surveys to assess internet and cellular access in Southeast Alaska. To encourage Southeast Alaska residents to complete the surveys, we're giving away five (5) $500 Visa Prepaid gift cards!

Take the Cellular Survey: https://bit.ly/th-cellsurvey

Take the Internet Survey: https://bit.ly/th-internetsurvey

“We are committed to working with Southeast Alaska tribes to bring reliable and affordable high-speed internet to our rural communities. The Coronavirus pandemic really shed light on how underserved our rural Southeast Alaska communities are when it comes to having access to high-speed broadband services. It's essential for so many things in life today such as education, healthcare, public safety, governance and economic development. It's time we get next-generation internet access in Southeast Alaska.” - President Richard Chalyee Eesh Peterson

Read the Full Press Release: https://conta.cc/2U6FP9I

Tlingit & Haida - News & Events - News Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska (Tlingit & Haida) is a tribal government representing over 30,000 Tlingit and Haida Indians worldwide. We are a sovereign entity and have a government to government relationship with the United States.

Applications are due TONIGHT at 11:59 PM for the July Business Basics workshop!

Have an idea that you’re looking to turn into a business? Or a side hustle you’re looking to expand? Join Spruce Root on July 22-24 for Business Basics to learn the skills you'll need to launch a successful business in Southeast Alaska! The cost to attend is $25.

Applications are due by July 15th at 11:59 PM at https://www.spruceroot.org/businessbasics.

Questions? Reach out to [email protected] or call 907.586.9251.

Alaska Native Artist Residency Program

The Friends of Sheldon Jackson Museum are looking for an Alaska Native artist to fill one position for the Alaska Native Artist Residency Program. Benefits of the program include an artist stipend of $2,200, a food per diem to offset food costs, lodging and travel to and from Sitka! Attists are paid to create their artwork in the museum in an open studio like format and are paid for their time accessing and studying the museum’s exceptional Alaska Native ethnographic and art collection.

When: August 21st – September 12th 2021.

Individuals who wish to obtain an information packet on the Alaska Native Artist Residency Program outlining pay and benefits, position expectations, the residency schedule, and other details may call the museum at (907) 747-8981 and request a packet be emailed or mailed. The packet is also available at www.friendsofsjm.com and http://museums.alaska.gov/artist_opportunities.html .

If you have questions about the program or application, please email Jacqueline.Fernandez- [email protected] or call (907) 747-8904. Applications are due July 9th, 2021.

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