Tag: Albert Kookesh

Tlingit leader remembered for land claims role

by Ed Schoenfeld | May 12, 2016 | Local News, Southeast Archive, Syndicated | 0

Tlingit leader John Borbridge Jr. died Tuesday. He was a significant player in the campaign for Alaska Native land rights.

by Ed Schoenfeld | Jun 28, 2015 | Local News, Syndicated | 0

Sealaska shareholders have returned five incumbents to the regional Native corporation’s 13-member board of directors.

by Ed Schoenfeld | May 27, 2015 | Local News, Syndicated | 0

Five independent candidates are challenging the same number of incumbents for seats on the Sealaska board of directors.

by Ed Schoenfeld | Feb 19, 2013 | Local News, Southeast Archive | 0

An Alaska Native leader and former lawmaker remained in the hospital Tuesday after suffering a heart attack Monday in Juneau.