Floyd Kookesh has been named Subsistence & Sustainable Development for Central Council.
Story last updated at 1/13/2010 - 12:14 pm
JUNEAU - Floyd Kookesh has been named Subsistence & Sustainable Development Coordinator for Central Council.
Kookesh, a tribal member and lifelong Alaska Native resident who has raised his family living a subsistence lifestyle in Angoon, was appointed Tuesday following the resignation of Carrie Sykes who held the position since 2007.
"Subsistence rights is an ongoing issue for the Tribe and a top priority of my administration," said Central Council President Bill Martin. "(Kookesh's) knowledge and experience in the subsistence arena will serve well in advocating important issues for the Tribe."
Kookesh, a self-employed charter boat operator, has served on the Southeast Regional Advisory Council on Subsistence since 1999. He takes pride in the fact that Public Service for the betterment of all is a value he holds as honorable and worthy of sacrifice. His past public service experience includes serving as Mayor of Angoon, Advisory School Board Member, and Chairman of the Angoon Indian Education Program.
Kookesh has begun work in his new position. His office is located at 9097 Glacier Highway.
