Indigenous Leadership Awards
February 1, 2024
A celebration of the determination, wisdom, and continuum of Indigenous leadership across the region.
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A celebration of the determination, wisdom, and continuum of Indigenous leadership across the region.
PHOTO ESSAY | Published collaboratively with Sustainable Southeast Partnership
PARTNER VOICES | An interview with Sg̱aahl Siid Xyáahl Jaad, Marina Anderson, 2023 Indigenous Leadership Awardee
PARTNER VOICES | An interview with Kh’asheechtlaa, Louise Brady, 2023 Indigenous Leadership Awardee
ANNOUNCEMENTS | After an extensive nationwide search, Ecotrust is pleased to announce Ronda Rutledge as our new Executive Director
STAFF VOICES | Southeast Alaska’s Juneau staff supported the Southeast Alaska Farmers Summit with a pre-summit marketing workshop
PHOTO ESSAY | A look back at the Keex’ Kwaan Traditional Food Fair
PROGRAM UPDATE | As we sunset one of our cornerstone programs, we reflect on the successes, challenges, and new opportunities
Our business development program designed for small to mid-size food producers
Maps have always been at the heart of Ecotrust’s work to better connect people to the places they live.
A series of educational webinars that examine the impact of Indigenous leadership and leaders
Online food hub connecting Southeast Alaska food producers and local consumers.
Supporting Alaska Native sovereignty through the development of sustainable ocean farming
Building broadly shared, intergenerational wealth with our region’s communities
ECOTRUST UPDATE | A reflection and programmatic update from our Interim Executive Director, Olivia M. Rebanal
ECOTRUST UPDATE | We’re excited to announce Kevin Bumatay and Olivia Rebanal as our Interim Co-Executive Directors!
PARTNER VOICES | Learn more about Julie Kitka who is a recipient of the 2022 Indigenous Leadership Award
PARTNER VOICES | Rural Reporting Fellow Bethany Goodrich shares how community care, reciprocity, and centering Indigenous voices guide her storytelling.
ECOTRUST UPDATE | A note from our departing Executive Director, Jeremy Barnicle, on his transition and what’s next.
ECOTRUST UPDATE | In humble collaboration, the Ecotrust team embarked on a strategic planning process.
INTERVIEW | Tribal Network Strategist Carson Viles discusses a growing body of work at Ecotrust around Indigenous stewardship and co-management.
STAFF VOICES | Centering this region’s Indigenous peoples and traditional land and water management knowledges.
STAFF VOICES | Indigenous Fellow Laurie Dunne talks about her GIS work, her experience working from home, and her hopes for the future
ECOTRUST UPDATE | Jamese Kwele spoke on centering equity in climate solutions panel hosted by Rep. Blumenauer.
INTERVIEW | Our team works with the Keex’ Kwaan Community Forest Partnership to keep safety top of mind in planning the summer season
ECOTRUST UPDATE | In a series of timelines, we share examples of how our work has progressed over the past decade.
STAFF VOICES | This Earth Day, we continue to realize our vision for resilient communities, economies, and ecosystems, in our region and beyond
FEATURE | Our founder’s new Salmon Nation initiative is taking flight
ECOTRUST UPDATE | With rapid adoption of forward-looking policies, we have a chance to develop a robust regional response to climate change.
ECOTRUST UPDATE | Ecotrust KKCFP Coordinator Miakah Nix shares photos and highlights from Keex’ Kwaan Community Forest Partnership’s first field season.
STAFF VOICES | As an organization, Ecotrust stands with the Global Climate Strike. We are going to give this challenge everything we’ve got
ECOTRUST UPDATE | We are proud to join the Sustainable Southeast Partnership and expand our work together in Southeast Alaska.
ECOTRUST UPDATE | With your support, we furthered new ways of living and doing business in 2018
STAFF VOICES | We’re working hard to shed new light on our regional opportunity to draw carbon out of the atmosphere
PHOTO ESSAY | On September 8, 2018, more than 75 Hoonah locals headed for the Yaakw Kahidi (Canoe Shed) for the first Huna Traditional Food Fair.
PROGRAM UPDATE | Now in its second year, we’re accepting applications for our Ag of the Middle Accelerator, a unique business development program
PROGRAM UPDATE | Indigenous fellow Miakah Nix reports on preparing for a traditional foods fair in southeast Alaska
STAFF VOICES | Our executive director visits Alaska and finds opportunities that benefit the environment and the economy, and advance equity for all