Our Traditional Chief, and the second Traditional Chief in his absence, sit as ex-officios (or non-voting members) of the Executive Board. The Traditional Chief serves as an ambassador of traditional knowledge and the Athabascan culture.
Trimble Gilbert
First Traditional Chief
Tribal member from Arctic Village. Serving as First Traditional Chief since 2021.
Andrew Jimmie
Second Traditional Chief
Tribal member from Minto. Serving as Second Traditional Chief since 2022.
Past Traditional Chiefs
Chief Don Honea Sr.
Ruby
Served as First Traditional Chief from 2008-2021.
Chief David Salmon
Chalkyitsik
Served as First Traditional Chief from 2004-2007.
Chief Franklin Madros
Kaltag
Served as Second Traditional Chief from 2003- 2006.
Chief Peter John
Minto
Served as First Traditional Chief from 1992 to 2003.
