Sitka Museum and Repository Consortium

Members

1. City and Borough of Sitka
2. Sitka Tribe of Alaska
3. Sitka Historical Society & Museum
4. National Park Service / Sitka National Historical Park
5. U.S. Forest Service
6. Southeast Alaska Indian Cultural Center
7. Sheldon Jackson College Board of Trustees
8. Shee Atika Incorporated

Collaborators

SJ Museum/State Museum, Sitka School District, State Parks, Sitka Ministerial Association, Kettleson Library, Tlingit Clan Leaders, Sitka Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, Sitka Historical Preservation Commission, KCAW/Raven Radio, Community Members, and others to be determined

Mission

Preserve, protect, and provide museum display and interpretation of the historical artifacts, archives (documents, media, pictures) and Tlingit artifacts and regalia from the Sitka region, and provide a major Museum display for viewing by visitors from the tour boat industry, independent visitors, and local residents.

Lead Consortium Organization

Sitka Historical Society & Museum (Non-profit)

Consortium Management Structure

Cooperative MOA for members, access and utilization for collaborators. (In development)

Targeted Facility

Stratton Library Building on the Sheldon Jackson Campus

Planned Operational Funding

• City and Borough of Sitka allocation and possible support via the “Cruise Ship Head Tax”, and/or other appropriate city sources. (pending)
• Consortium partner museum storage fees, membership fees and in-kind staff support
• Earned income from admissions, gift shop, and memberships