Wrangell Cooperative Association
Alaska Native tribe
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The Wrangell Cooperative Association is a federally recognized Native American tribe of Tlingit people. This Alaska Native tribe is headquartered in Wrangell, Alaska.[2]
Wrangell Cooperative Association
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| Coordinates: 56°28′15″N 132°22′56″W | |
| Constitution Ratified | April 30, 1942 |
| Capital | Wrangell, Alaska |
| Government | |
| • Type | Representative democracy |
| • Body | Wrangell Tribal Council |
| • President | Edward Rilatos |
| Population (2025)[1] | |
• Estimate | 600 |
| Demonym | Tlingit |
| Time zone | UTC– 09:00 (AKST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC– 08:00 (AKDT) |
| Website | www |
Government
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The Wrangell Cooperative Association is led by a democratically elected tribal council.[2] Their president is Edward Rilatos.[4] The Alaska Regional Office of the Bureau of Indian Affairs serves the tribe.[4]
The tribe first ratified their constitution in 1942 and corporate charter in 1947.[2] They are served by the Alaska Regional Office of the Bureau of Indian Affairs.[4]
Location
The tribe is located near the mouth of the Stikine River[3] in Wrangell Harbor on Chief Shakes Island, which is home to the Chief Shakes Historic Site that houses a recreated 19th-century Tlingit clan house.[1]
In addition to Shakes Island, the tribe also manages the Wrangell Cultural Center and Totem Park.[5]
Economic development
Wrangell Cooperative Association is developing its cultural tourism industry and has partnered with Paradise Advertising to expand its reach.[3]
Language
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The tribe speaks English and the Tlingit language.
See also
- Wrangell Bombardment, 1869 attack by U.S. Army
