In one month I’ve seen and now read about Lani Hotch being honored. How proud she must be and the people of Klukwan, because I am proud of her. Myself, I’ve seen a lot happen in Klukwan. They’re saving their people and especially the language and culture. That’s working together for you. I wish our people of […]
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Klukwan team sweeps up at Dustball Tourney
A men’s Klukwan team at last weekend’s Dustball International Slo-Pitch Tournament in Whitehorse lost its first two softball games and then “pretty much destroyed everyone” to win the “D” division, said infielder Brian Elliott. The team also included Michael Ganey, Tyrell Horton, Daniel Klanott, Jeffrey Klanott, Christian Lende, Jesse McGraw, Adrian Nash, Andre Stevens, Henry Stevens and […]
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Haines, Klukwan spared in vetoes; Road work, heritage center get go-ahead
Haines and Klukwan capital projects survived Gov. Sean Parnell’s veto pen on Wednesday, netting the area nearly $9 million in funds. Projects that received Parnell’s support include $4.5 million for rehabilitation for borough roads, $1 million for a Chilkoot River bear-viewing platform and more than $3 million for the Jilkaat Kwaan Cultural Heritage Center in Klukwan. “It’s […]
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Klukwan, fair receive grants
ere recently awarded Community Arts Development Grants from the Alaska State Council on the Arts. The Jilkaat Kwaan Heritage Center in Klukwan received $4,000 for a totem carving workshop. The Southeast Alaska State Fair received $3,000 for fair entertainment. The grants are designed to assist small, nonprofit Alaska organizations in developing art programs in underserved areas of […]
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Shareholders OK $12.6 million payout; Klukwan checks go out April 21
By a margin of 79 percent, Klukwan, Inc. shareholders have approved a $12.6 million payout from the company’s general income trust. It’s the second largest distribution in the company’s history and the largest from the trust. Checks in the amount of $500 per share will be mailed to shareholders April 21. “I think it’s going to […]
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Shareholders voting on large distribution; Tap into Klukwan’s biggest trust?
Klukwan, Inc. shareholders will vote in the next three weeks on whether to liquidate more than half of the corporation’s general income trust, the village Native corporation’s biggest piggy bank, worth $20 million. The proposed payout of $12.6 million would be one of the largest single distributions in the corporation’s history, paying $500 per share, […]
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Appalled by reporting on Klukwan, Inc.
Some of the shareholders that live here in Haines are outraged that our village corporation’s business would be placed in the local paper with such detail. The directors/trustees are not supposed to share details on lawsuits or any sensitive issues that’s discussed within the board room so it was obviously sought out, neglecting the shareholders’ […]
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Klukwan, Inc. sued over trust spending; Challenged on loan to village, cost of ‘service agreements’
Klukwan, Inc. board member Rosemarie Hotch has sued the village Native corporation, seven of its directors and the Chilkat Indian Village for “looting” corporation trusts through a $2 million loan to the village to buy the corporation’s tour boat and dock, and through “exorbitant” fees for managing the trusts. Hotch is seeking the return of […]
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Klukwan tries burger menu
Klukwan’s Hospitality House will serve food during the eagle festival on Nov. 9, 10 and 12, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hot foods, including chowder and chili dogs, will be served, said Johnnie Gamble, who serves as the facility’s cook and manager. “It will be kind of comfort food since the weather will be […]
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Klukwan benefit dinner Nov. 9
The Jilkaat Kwaan Heritage Center annual benefit dinner and auction will begin 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9 at the ANS Hall in Klukwan. Organizer Lani Hotch said proceeds from this year’s gourmet dinner and handicrafts auction will go toward the planned heritage center and also to village cultural activities. Activities include the recent canoe project, […]