Background
Thomas, Edward K. was born on September 21, 1941 in Craig, Alaska, United States. Son of Samuel Edward and Bessie (Johnson) Thomas.
Thomas, Edward K. was born on September 21, 1941 in Craig, Alaska, United States. Son of Samuel Edward and Bessie (Johnson) Thomas.
Bachelor of Science in Education, University Alaska, 1973. Master of Arts in Education, Pennsylvania State University, 1977.
Teacher Klawock (Alaska) City School District, 1969-1970. Counselor Craig (Alaska) City School District, 1973-1974. Counselor Indian education Greater Sitka (Alaska) Borough School District, 1974-1975.
Director Indian education Kethhikan Gateway (Alaska) Borough School District, 1975-1984. President Center Council Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska, Juneau, since 1984. Executive director Ketchikan Indian Corporation, 1976-1983.
Board directors Shaan-Seet Corporation, Craig, Sealaska Heritage Foundation, Juneau, Sealaska Corporation.
Member Alaska Native Brotherhood, Juneau, 1868, Juneau T&H Council, 1986, National Advisory Council on Indian Education, Washington, 1976.
Married Geni Thomas, August 7, 1963 (divorced June 1968). Children: Keith, Robin, Edward Junior, Annette. Married Catherine Jane Vanderbilt, December 24, 1978.
Children: Margaret, Elizabeth.