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Stewardship through Tradition
Who we are:
The Ahtna Intertribal Resources Commission (AITRC) was formed in 2011 after many years of planning to conserve, manage and develop the fish, wildlife, and plant resources of the Ahtna Region according to culturally relevant values.
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The AITRC Board of Directors is made up of Tribal representatives that have spent their lives on the land. Our culture incorporates thousands of years of stewardship of the hunting, fishing, and gathering resources of the Ahtna Region. We are also committed to incorporating scientific best practices with our traditional ecological knowledge, which will guide the operation and policies of the organization.
AITRC was formed to be a coordinating body for subsistence resources in the Ahtna Traditional Use Area.
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Membership is made up of the federally recognized tribes of the Native Village of Cantwell, Mentasta Traditional Council, Cheesh'na Tribe, the Native Village of Gakona, the Gulkana Village, the Native Village of Tazlina, the Native Village of Kluti-Kaah, and the Native Village of Chitina. As land holders, the two Alaska Native Corporations, Ahtna Incorporated and the Chitina Native Corporation are also members.
Science and Advocacy rooted in Tradition
What we do:
The Ahtna Intertribal Resource Commission (AITRC) is committed to the conservation, management, and sustainability sustainable development of the fish, wildlife, and natural and cultural resources within the Ahtna Region. Rooted in the deep cultural traditions and stewardship practices of the Ahtna people, we integrate traditional knowledge with scientific environmental research to support Tribal resource sovereignty. Our Board of Directors is, composed of a Tribal representatives from each of the eight federally recognized Ahtna tribes and two ANCSA corporations in the Ahtna Region, ensuring that our work reflects the values and priorities of those who have lived on and cared for this land for generations. Through research, collaboration, and education, we strive to protect and enhance our natural resources for the benefit of present and future generations.
Ahtna Territory Map
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