Tribal members and staff of the Chilkat Indian Village (CIV) and the Chilkoot Indian Association (CIA) met in Klukwan on Oct. 4 to discuss observed changes to the local environment and traditional food sources. The meeting was part of a larger planning initiative by CIV to examine and respond to the impacts of environmental changes on tribal infrastructure, services and traditional foods.

“It’s always good for us to plan for the future,” said CIV tribal…