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| Kootznoowoo Inc. | |
|---|---|
| Name | Kootznoowoo Inc. |
| Type | Nonprofit corporation |
| Founded | 1974 |
| Headquarters | Angoon, Alaska |
| Region served | Admiralty Island, Alaska |
| Key people | Board of Directors |
Kootznoowoo Inc. Kootznoowoo Inc. is a Native village corporation incorporated under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act and based in Angoon, Alaska, serving the Tlingit community on Admiralty Island. The corporation operates at the intersection of indigenous rights, regional development, and resource management, drawing on traditions associated with the Tlingit people, connections to the United States legal framework, and interactions with federal agencies. Kootznoowoo Inc. engages in land management, cultural preservation, and economic activities while interacting with agencies, nonprofit organizations, and state entities in Southeast Alaska.
Kootznoowoo Inc. was established following the passage of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) alongside other village and regional corporations, connecting its founding to the legislative history of the United States Congress and to Alaska Native leaders such as representatives in the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Alaska Native organizations. During the 1970s and 1980s the corporation navigated land conveyance processes tied to the Department of the Interior, engaged in negotiations influenced by decisions from the United States Department of Justice, and coordinated with regional entities including Sealaska Corporation and the Alaska Native Regional Corporations. Throughout the 1990s and 2000s Kootznoowoo Inc. adapted to changing regulatory environments involving the National Park Service, the State of Alaska, and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game while collaborating with tribal councils and village corporations across Admiralty Island and the Alexander Archipelago.
Kootznoowoo Inc.'s mission reflects principles rooted in Tlingit cultural stewardship and objectives aligned with mandates similar to those of tribal organizations, Alaska Native organizations, and community development corporations. Its programs have included land stewardship initiatives coordinated with the United States Forest Service, subsistence resource management linked to Alaska Department of Fish and Game regulations, and cultural programming resonant with institutions such as the Alaska Native Heritage Center and the Sealaska Heritage Institute. Educational and workforce programs have interfaced with the University of Alaska, vocational training providers, and federal workforce initiatives.
Kootznoowoo Inc. is governed by a board of directors typical of Alaska Native village corporations and operates under corporate statutes administered by the Alaska Department of Commerce and the Internal Revenue Service for nonprofit and corporate tax matters. Its governance arrangements interact with tribal governments, village councils such as Angoon Tribal Council, regional associations, and legal instruments shaped by United States federal law and Alaska state law. Executive management and committee structures coordinate with community members, elders, and stakeholders often involved in decision-making processes similar to those of other Native corporations and nonprofit organizations.
Economic activities undertaken by Kootznoowoo Inc. have spanned forestry and timber-related projects tied to the United States Forest Service and Tongass National Forest policies, small-scale seafood and hatchery initiatives connected to Alaska Department of Fish and Game and regional fisheries associations, and tourism-related enterprises engaging with Alaska Travel Industry Association and local marinas. Community development efforts have included housing projects often involving Alaska Housing Finance Corporation funding mechanisms, village infrastructure improvements linked to Denali Commission models, and workforce development coordinated with the University of Alaska Southeast and regional job training programs. The corporation has also explored joint ventures and business partnerships resembling arrangements seen with regional corporations like Sealaska and NANA Regional Corporation.
Kootznoowoo Inc. has undertaken environmental stewardship activities that intersect with conservation programs of the National Park Service on Admiralty Island, collaborative research with academic institutions such as the University of Alaska and the Smithsonian Institution, and species management concerns relevant to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Cultural initiatives have included language and heritage preservation efforts in concert with the Sealaska Heritage Institute, community museums, and cultural programs comparable to those at the Alaska Native Heritage Center, supporting Tlingit art, oral histories, and traditional ecological knowledge. These initiatives reflect broader conservation conversations involving organizations like The Nature Conservancy and federal conservation designations.
Kootznoowoo Inc. secures funding and partnerships from a mix of federal agencies, state programs, philanthropic foundations, and intertribal organizations, engaging with entities such as the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Denali Commission, National Park Service, and regional foundations. Collaborative projects and grants have included partnerships with academic researchers from the University of Alaska, conservation groups, and regional corporations, as well as grant programs administered by the Administration for Native Americans and other federal funding sources. The corporation also interacts with private-sector partners and regional economic development organizations to leverage investment and technical assistance.
Kootznoowoo Inc.'s impact has been visible in community-level outcomes including land stewardship on Admiralty Island, support for Tlingit cultural transmission, and contributions to regional economic activity in Angoon and neighboring communities, monitored alongside regional indicators used by state and federal agencies. Recognition for its work has been noted in regional Alaska Native forums, intertribal gatherings, and program evaluations conducted by agencies and academic partners, situating the corporation within the network of village corporations, tribal entities, and regional organizations shaping Southeast Alaska's social and environmental landscape.
Category:Alaska Native village corporations Category:Tlingit Category:Non-profit organizations based in Alaska