DELEGATES & COMMUNITY COUNCILS
The Tribal Assembly consists of elected Delegates from 21 recognized Tlingit & Haida communities. Delegates convene annually on the third Thursday in April. In election years, the Tribal Assembly is held in Juneau. In non-election years, the Assembly may be hosted by another community if invited through a resolution passed at the preceding Tribal Assembly.
Special assemblies may be called by the President, the Executive Council, or by a notice supported by at least one-fourth of the Delegates. The purpose of a special assembly must be stated in the call or notice, but Tlingit & Haida may also address any other matters within its authority during the assembly.
The Tribal Assembly and Executive Council determine the Tribe’s positions on issues impacting the Tlingit & Haida people through a resolutions process. Any duly seated Delegate may submit a resolution. Resolutions from a Tlingit & Haida Community Council must first be adopted by that council before submission.
Special assemblies may be called by the President, the Executive Council, or by a notice supported by at least one-fourth of the Delegates. The purpose of a special assembly must be stated in the call or notice, but Tlingit & Haida may also address any other matters within its authority during the assembly.
The Tribal Assembly and Executive Council determine the Tribe’s positions on issues impacting the Tlingit & Haida people through a resolutions process. Any duly seated Delegate may submit a resolution. Resolutions from a Tlingit & Haida Community Council must first be adopted by that council before submission.
TlIngit & Haida Elections
Tribal citizens are empowered to elect delegates to serve Tribal Assembly and are from each
of Tlingit & Haida’s 21 registered communities. Delegates elections are held every two-years. You can learn more
about election processes or result results by clicking the link below.
Learn More About ElectionsDelegates & Community Councils by Location
Kasaan
Delegates
- Paula K. Peterson
- Eric P. Hamar
Ketchikan
Delegates
- Robert Sanderson Jr.
- Helene Simpson
- Clarence Peele
- Carrie L. Dodson
- Roberta L. Hull
- Trixie V. Kalkins Bennett
- Rushcelle Hull
- Gianna Willard
- Romay Edenshaw
Community Council Information
Klawock
Delegates
- Eva J. Rowan
- Mary Edenshaw
- Janelle Friday
Klukwan
Delegates
- Richard Jack Strong
- Darrel Jerue
Metlakatla
Delegates
- Ada M. Feak
- VACANT
Pelican
Petersburg
San Francisco
Delegates
- DonnaRae James
- William M. Micklin
- Donavin S. Hannon
- Heidi G. Parod
- Emily Si’al
- Christine L. Moliere
- Troy A. Matthews
Community Council Information
STANDING COMMITTEES
Judiciary
DonnaRae James, Chair
Patricia Alexander
Carrie Dodson
Tasha Hotch
Will Micklin
Eva Rowan
Finance
James Jack Sr., Chair
Marvin Adams
Will Micklin
Paula Peterson
Helene Simpson
Elections
Jan Peele, Chair
Patricia Alexander
Candace Williams
Enrollment
Louise Kadinger, Chair
Patricia Alexander
Ella Bennett
Mary Edenshaw
Judy Helgesen
Stephanie Rainwater
LaVerne Wise
Frank Wright
Audit
Catherine Edwards, Chair
Patricia Alexander
Mary Edenshaw
Jacqueline Pata
Ken Southerland