Petersburg Indian Association

06/17/2026

📢 We're Hiring! Join the PIA Team

The Petersburg Indian Association is seeking a dedicated and compassionate professional to serve as our Social Services/JOM Director.

This position plays a vital role in supporting tribal citizens and families through social services programs while also overseeing the Johnson-O'Malley (JOM) program that helps meet the educational and cultural needs of eligible Native students.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about serving the community, building relationships, advocating for families, and strengthening opportunities for our youth.

✅ Competitive benefits package
✅ Meaningful and rewarding work
✅ Opportunity to make a positive impact in our community

To view the full job description and application information, please visit our website; piatribal.org or contact the Petersburg Indian Association office at 907-772-3636

06/17/2026

Please be advised that the Tribal Council meeting originally scheduled for this week has been rescheduled.

The next Tribal Council meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 24, at 5:15 p.m.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. We look forward to seeing you at the meeting!

06/16/2026

PIA is honored to Welcome Sha Wha Guwaakaa, also known as George Bennett, Sr. is T’akdeintaan of the Fresh Water Marked Sockeye House to offer Tlingit 101 teachings to the Petersburg Community!

June 24th , 10 am - 4:30 pm
June 25th , 1 pm - 4:30 pm
June 26th , 10 am - 4:30 pm
June 27th , 1 pm - 4:30 pm
At the John Hanson Sr. Hall!

George is a Tlingit Elder based in Sitka with extensive knowledge in Tlingit protocol and history. We are very excited for him to share his knowledge!

06/15/2026

PIA invites Tribal Citizens to Elder's Night!
We are starting off Amy Hallingstad celebrations by hosting a night for Tribal Elders to come together for good food and good stories.

June 23rd, 5-6pm at the John Hanson Sr Hall.
Bring a dish to share!

06/06/2026

06/05/2026

Gunalchéesh to our Tribal Transportation Program Crew who have been busy grading and compacting various Ohmer creek/Woodpecker Roads since May 4th! Check it out 😊

- Completed grading and compacting Ohmer Creek Campground Road number 6238
- Completed grading and compacting of West Fork Ohmer Creek Road, number 6246, 1.4 miles
- Completed grading and compacting Woodpecker Road number 6245 for 14 miles
- Completed grading and compacting 9.5 miles of Dry Straits Road, number 6241
- Completed 4 miles of grading and compacting on Three Lakes Loop Road number 6235 from milepost 16-21.1. They are working on Three Lakes towards Foot Loops Road number 40000, Frederick Point Road number 6204

06/04/2026

Gunalchéesh! Gunalchéesh! Gunalchéesh!

Thank you so much to Brian Newman and the Ocean Summer crew for being the constant presence beside us throughout our inaugural journey! Thank you for being steady, watchful and ready whenever needed. You were the protector on the water, offering reassurance in uncertain moments and confidence when conditions were challenging. You were the place of refuge for our pullers to rest and focus on the journey itself.

And gunalchéesh to Melissa and Brian for the meals you prepared and the care that went into providing sustenance each day! You helped fuel the pullers, both mind and spirit! Your cooking brought comfort, strength and renewed energy to the journey!

Aatlein gunalchéesh! Your commitments helped make this inaugural journey a success! We are deeply grateful for the countless ways you supported our pullers, many of which happened behind the scenes. Through everyone's pictures, stories and experiences, it's easy to see through the course of the journey that shared challenges, laughter and triumphs molded you all into a family ❤️

06/03/2026

CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!
PIA is looking for volunteers for Amy Hallingstad Day activities.
We are looking for those who would be interested in helping with;
- Face Painting
- Games
- Set up and Clean up

If you are interested in participating please call our offices at
907-772-3636 and ask for Steph!