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Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska President Chalyee Éesh Richard Peterson in his office. (Photo by Claire Stremple/KTOO)
The Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes already offers some social services, but it’s ready to expand. It launched the new Community and Behavioral Services Division this spring. The move marks a shift toward stronger Tribal support for wellness.
Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska President Chalyee Éesh Richard Peterson says COVID-19 was the catalyst to creating a wellness division that’s been urged by the Tribal delegation that’s the legislative branch of the government for years.