Tag: Yak-Tat Kwaan

Yak Timber files for bankruptcy after its parent company, the village corporation, is sued for $13.3 million

Yak Timber files for bankruptcy after its parent company, the village corporation, is sued for $13.3 million

by Angela Denning, CoastAlaska | May 24, 2023 | ,

“The matter itself is almost like a broken piece of glass, with so many edges it’s impossible to pick up without getting cut," said Andrew Gildersleeve, the Tribe's executive director. "There's a shock of what's happened to tribal lands and disbelief that there could be a claim of the size against an organization that is ultimately run by our friends, family and neighbors.” Read More
Logging conflict continues in Yakutat: reporter gets firsthand look

Logging conflict continues in Yakutat: reporter gets firsthand look

by Angela Denning, CoastAlaska | Feb 15, 2023 | ,

Freelance journalist, Nat Herz visited Yakutat for a few days in mid-January to investigate the logging conflict going on there. He spoke about his trip with CoastAlaska’s Angela Denning who has also reported on the situation. He says Yakutat seems to agree that Humpback Creek is significant, but should it prevent logging is still in question. Read More
Southeast Alaska tribal groups seek logging stopped at historic site

Southeast Alaska tribal groups seek logging stopped at historic site

by Angela Denning, CoastAlaska | Dec 16, 2022 | ,

Controversy over a logging project near Yakutat in Southeast Alaska has intensified. The local tribe, an archaeologist and others say a site that’s being logged is home to centuries-old ruins that could provide clues into the history of Southeast Alaska’s Indigenous people. “We know we had a village there," said tribal council member, Victoria Demmert. "And we know there are historical sites there and we want Yak-Tat Kwaan to stop and let archaeologists get in there before everything's destroyed.” Read More
Yak Timber shuts down after shareholder opposition

Yak Timber shuts down after shareholder opposition

by Angela Denning, CoastAlaska | Oct 12, 2022 | ,

Yakutat's village corporation, Yak-Tat Kwaan, Inc. cites opposition to the Khantaak logging operation as its reason for shutting down. Yet, shareholders say the corporation set itself up for failure by taking out loans, acquiring equipment, and getting into more debt without communicating with shareholders. Read More
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