Kootznoowoo, Inc. is seeking two (2) Carver Apprentices to work with Master Carver Wayne Price on the Canoe Carving Project in Angoon. Time Commitment: The period of performance will begin in November 2021 and will last for six (6) weeks. Compensation: Apprentices...
Article Reprinted courtesy of the Juneau Empire. Originally published Oct. 27, 2021 More than a century after the U.S. Navy opened fire on the village of Angoon, its residents take comfort that despite the violence, the village remains. “It’s a happy anniversary even...
This past Saturday, Angoon welcomed the red cedar log that will serve as the centerpiece of the recently launched Community Canoe Project. The log, which is 33 feet long and weighs approximately 10,000 pounds arrived via boat. “We are excited that the log arrived in...
When Congress passed the CARES Act and it was signed into law in March 2020, $8 billion was set aside for tribal entities, which included nearly half a billion dollars for Alaska Native Corporations. Shortly afterwards, several Lower 48 tribes filed a lawsuit...
The Trustees of the Kootznoowoo Permanent Settlement Trust (KPFST) announce that the October 1, 2021 distribution from KPFST will be in the amount of $2.78 per trust unit. Income to the Trust is averaged over a five-year period for purposes of calculating distribution...
Kootznoowoo, Inc. announces that Matthew A. Kookesh has resigned from his position on the Board of Directors. Mr. Kookesh informed the Board on July 3, 2021, via email of his intent to step down. In 2020, he was re-elected to the Board after having previously served...
Chico serves as a jack-of-all-trades for the corporation. His main responsibility is overseeing the maintenance and upkeep of the K-Plaza building. However, he provides additional support when needed on a variety of projects. He is based in Juneau.
