Ahtna Intertribal Resources Commission

This project strengthens co-management of Alaska’s migratory birds by fostering collaboration, shared understanding & trust among Tribal, federal, and state partners, ensuring sustainable, culturally grounded subsistence practices and long-term stewardship of Alaska’s vital migratory bird resources.

Our project will support the eight Ahtna Tribes in their Stewardship Planning for lands within the Ahtna Traditional Territory.

This project will establish baseline health data on Dall sheep harvested in the Ahtna Territory by analyzing hunter-harvested sample collections for heavy metals and trace elements to assess Dall sheep health, critical historic subsistence resources, and wildlife stewardship.

Project Purpose To preserve and enhance Native cultural heritage by developing youth skills in traditional birdwatching and trapping, fostering environmental stewardship, and strengthening community bonds through immersive, educational camps. This initiative retains and leverages cultural knowledge to empower and sustain future generations.

With the tribal expertise of AITRC and the collective strength of the eight federally recognized Ahtna Tribes and two ANCSA corporations, completing the Tribal Stewardship Plan will mark a monumental stride in confronting the region's cultural and ecological hurdles. This endeavor amplifies the collective goals of these tribes in co-management.

Ahtna Intertribal Resource Commission Gen Ops Support