Craig Tribal Association

Craig Tribal Association
Craig, Alaska before a storm
Craig Tribal Association
Craig Tribal Association headquarters
Coordinates: 55°28′40″N 133°9′0″W / 55.47778°N 133.15000°W / 55.47778; -133.15000
Constitution RatifiedOctober 8, 1938 (1938-10-08)
CapitalCraig
Government
 • TypeRepresentative democracy
 • BodyCraig Tribal Council
 • PresidentClinton E. Cook, Sr.
 • Vice PresidentFred Hamilton, Jr.
Population
 (2025)[1]
 • Estimate 
>66
DemonymTlingit
Time zoneUTC– 09:00 (AKST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC– 08:00 (AKDT)
Websitewww.craigtribe.org

The Craig Tribal Association is a federally recognized Native American tribe in the United States of Tlingit people.[2]. This Alaska Native tribe is headquartered in Craig, Alaska.[3].

The tribe was previously known as the Craig Community Association.[4]

Government

The tribe is governed by a democratically elected tribal council. Their current administration is:

  • President: Clinton E. Cook Sr.[5]
  • Vice President: Fred Hamilton Jr.
  • Treasurer: Kellie J. Ebbighausen
  • Secretary: June E. Durgan
  • Council Member: Michael Douville
  • Council Member: Mary Salazar
  • Council Member: A.H. Millie Schoonover[1]

The Craig Community Association ratified their constitution and organized their corporate charter in 1938.[4] They are served by the Alaska Regional Office of the Bureau of Indian Affairs.[5]

Economic developments

Craig Tribal Association owns the CTA Smoke and Gift Shop, Aimee's Cabins, and 420 Green Street Marijuana Dispensary all in Craig.[6]

Elder services

The tribe provides programs, meals, information, and transportation for their elders.[7]

Communications

They received $2.4 million dollars to develop broadband internet through the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program.[8]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Craig Tribal Association 2025 Tribal Election Report". Craig Tribal Association. 10 April 2025. Retrieved 11 January 2026.
  2. ^ U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, "Indian Entities Recognized by and Eligible To Receive Services From the United States Bureau of Indian Affairs", Federal Register, vol. 89, no. 6 (8 January 2024), pp. 986–94. FR Doc. 2024-00123.
  3. ^ "Craig Tribal Association". Retrieved January 10, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ^ a b "Craig Tribal Association". National Indian Law Library: Tribal Law Gateway. Native American Rights Fund. Retrieved 10 January 2026.
  5. ^ a b "Craig Tribal Association". Tribal Leaders Directory. Bureau of Indian Affairs. Retrieved 10 January 2026.
  6. ^ "Craig Tribal Association". Discover Prince of Wales Island. Retrieved 11 January 2026.
  7. ^ "Native Elder Service Locator". National Resource Center on Native American Aging. Retrieved 10 January 2026.
  8. ^ "Craig Tribal Association (TBCP II)". BroadbandUSA. Retrieved 10 January 2026.