Tlingit and Haida's 90th tribal assembly will feature constitutional convention amidst 'crazy times' Impacts of federal and state turmoil on tribal issues likely to loom large at three-day gathering

A constitutional convention along with candid discussions of difficult federal and state issues that have surfaced in recent months are scheduled during the three-day 90th annual Tribal Assembly by the Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska starting Wednesday.

More than 120 delegates from 21 communities in Alaska, Washington and California are scheduled to gather at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall where they will also consider resolutions and elect some tribal positions. It will be the first constitutional convention by Tlingit and Haida since 2018.

The opening day will al...