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Publications
AITRC’s publications reflect our commitment to science, stewardship, and community-driven research across the Ahtna Territory. Our publications support informed decision-making at the Tribal, state, and federal levels while ensuring that research conducted in the Ahtna Territory contributes to long-term ecological health and cultural continuity.
Updated Genetic Baseline and Genetic Stock Composition Estimates for Copper River Commercial, Personal Use, and Subsistence Fisheries Sockeye Salmon Harvest, 2022–2024
By Andrew W. Barclay, Jeremy Botz, Jennifer Morella, and Kelsey Stanbro
Copper River sockeye salmon harvested between 2022–2024 were analyzed using genetic methods to better understand stock composition across commercial, personal use, and subsistence fisheries. This work developed an updated genetic baseline and provides improved information to support sustainable salmon management and future forecasting.
Ahtna and Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve: An Ethnographic Overview and Assessment
By William E. Simeone and Odin T. W. Miller, 2024.
This report explores the history, culture, and deep ties of the Ahtna people to the lands within Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve, focusing on communities in the northern Copper River Basin. It combines ethnographic and historical research to highlight Ahtna heritage and offers recommendations for further study.
"Put on Your Caribou Hat": Challenges to and Strategies for Successful Co-Stewardship of North American Caribou Herds
By Deana Lemke, Karen Linnell, Tina Giroux-Robillard, Jody Pellissey, Joe Tetlichi, Vern Cleveland Sr., Henry P. Huntington, Hannah Voorhees, and Todd Brinkman, 2024
This report discusses challenges and strategies for co-stewardship of North American caribou herds, emphasizing collaboration between Indigenous communities, management agencies, and researchers. It highlights the importance of consensus-building, traditional knowledge, and proactive planning to address conservation challenges while supporting subsistence uses and cultural traditions.
Traditional Knowledge of Changes in Winter Conditions in Alaska’s Copper River Basin
By Odin T. W. Miller, 2023.
The article discusses the challenges and opportunities in natural resource management in the Ahtna Territory, focusing on land stewardship, environmental conservation, and sustainability practices. The role of anthropologists, including Odin Miller, is highlighted as crucial in understanding the cultural and historical significance of the land, which informs responsible land use and conservation efforts. This work emphasizes the importance of integrating traditional knowledge with modern environmental practices to ensure the long-term health of the ecosystem.