Seeking Shareholder Nominations for the 2026 Charlie Joseph, Sr. Award

Charlie Joseph, Sr. (Kaal.átk’) Award

Charlie Joseph, Sr (Kaal.átk’) Award is given to a group or individual who strives to preserve the Tlingit lifestyle before Western man through their lived experiences or teaching others. Charlie Joseph, Sr. shared his traditional knowledge through living a subsistence lifestyle and teaching Tlingit traditions to students in the Sitka Native Education Program from 1974 until his death in 1986. Through his teaching and example, similar programs began cropping up in the Southeast Alaska region, and today, many of the dance groups have adopted his approach to teach countless students. Through his selfless efforts, Sitka and Shee Atiká owe Charlie Joseph, Sr., a debt of gratitude for passing on the knowledge and traditions of the Tlingit people, still being used today, almost 40 years after his passing.

Click here to nominate a group or individual for this year’s award. The deadline to submit your nominee application is Friday, March 13th, 2026.

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William Paul, Sr. Award

William Paul, Sr Award: This award honors an individual or group for outstanding service to Shee Atiká and its shareholders. Shee Atiká would not be here today without the efforts of those
individuals. This tribute also goes with the heartfelt appreciation of all Shee Atiká shareholders.

To access more information about this award, including prior recipients, please click here.