Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska

also known as "Tlingit and Haida"

Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska

“The Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska is a tribal government representing over 36,000 Tlingit and Haida Indians worldwide. We are a sovereign entity and have a government-to-government relationship with the United States.

“Tlingit & Haida is currently working to expand its offices throughout Alaska and the lower 48. Our commitment to serving the Tlingit and Haida people extends throughout the United States.” – Tribal website

Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska website Tribal overview Tribal history

Article 6 of the U.S. Constitution (the Supremacy Clause)

“This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States which shall be made in Pursuance thereof; and all Treaties made, or which shall be made, under the Authority of the United States, shall be the supreme Law of the Land; and the Judges in every State shall be bound thereby, any Thing in the Constitution or Laws of any State to the Contrary notwithstanding.”