Juneau, Alaska (KINY) – The Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska (Tlingit & Haida) is pleased to announce Dixie Hutchinson has been hired as the communications director based in Juneau, Alaska.
Hutchinson brings more than 16 years of communications experience and 13 years working as a journalist in Alaska.
As communications director, Hutchinson will oversee and implement Tlingit & Haida’s communications strategy supporting the Tribe’s mission to preserve our sovereignty, enhance our economic and cultural resources, and promote self-sufficiency and self-governance for tribal citizens.
“Dixie’s years of experience and strong connection to our communities are great strengths that I recognize in her,” shared Tlingit & Haida President Richard Chalyee Éesh Peterson. “I know she will be a great mentor for our Communications team, fostering collaboration, telling our story, and carrying the Tribe’s vision forward to empower our people and communities.”
Hutchinson most recently worked as a community outreach manager, connecting shareholders and communities across the region and beyond with Sealaska, an Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) regional Native corporation representing Southeast Alaska.
Prior to that, she served as the news director for the KNBA, the urban Native radio station based in Anchorage, Alaska. In that role, she ensured Native voices were included in State and National news stories.
“This is an exciting time to join Tlingit & Haida,” said Hutchinson. “I look forward to leading the Communications team showcasing the Tribe’s growth in delivering existing and new resources to tribal citizens. The team will continue to deliver timely and relevant news on the Tribe’s endeavors.”
Tlingit & Haida represents over 37,000 tribal citizens and is expanding offices throughout Alaska and the lower 48 to meet our tribal citizens where they are.
Dixie Hutchinson is Tlingit, Yeíl (Raven) Kiks.adí (Frog) clan from Wrangell, Alaska.
She is also Unangan (Aleut) and was born on her father’s traditional lands, which are part of the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation.
Her Tlingit name is Tináa Shwáat and she was one of the former co-dance leaders of Wrangell’s Shx’at Kwáan dance group.
