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MISSION SUPPORT

Applying proven program management principles and staffing best practices, KBT offers tailored mission support solutions, ensuring clients achieve their goals effectively and efficiently.

STAFF SOURCING

Offering a wide range of services, including IT consulting, software development, mission support, training, construction, and construction management, KBT caters to the diverse needs of government clients.

FEDERAL CONTRACTING

With extensive experience in government contracting, Kwaan Bear Technology ensures client responsiveness, serving as a true partner to government departments and agencies.

TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS

With a focus on emerging technologies, KBT stays up-to-date with rapid advancements to deliver cutting-edge solutions, providing clients a competitive edge in the market.

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IT AND CI/CD Consulting

Leveraging integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) best practices in IT consulting, KBT delivers reliable and on-time results while maintaining transparent.

IADRA MISSIONS

Possessing specialized expertise in IADRA missions, including knowledge of relevant technologies, policies, and inter-agency processes, KBT uniquely assists government clients in expanding capabilities in this area.

Honoring the Kake (Keexʼ Kwaan) People

Nestled on the northwest coast of Kupreanof Island in Southeast Alaska, the town of Kake (Ḵéex̱ʼ / Keex’ Kwaan) sits at the mouth of the Keku Strait. It is about 95 air miles southwest of Juneau and accessible only by sea or air. The setting is remote, surrounded by the Alexander Archipelago, but it has sustained life, culture, and tradition for countless generations of the Tlingit people.

The Kake Tlingit are known for their strength and resilience. Early explorers described them as hardy and resourceful, with remarkable skill on the water and in the forests. For centuries they relied on fishing, hunting, and gathering, guided by a deep understanding of the seasonal cycles of Southeast Alaska. Totem poles, carving, oral storytelling, and art remain vital expressions of their culture, connecting past to present.

The people of Kake also endured periods of profound disruption. In 1869, U.S. naval forces destroyed several villages and winter food stores in what became known as the Kake War. Homes, canoes, and supplies were lost, creating great hardship in the winter that followed. Although the U.S. Navy formally apologized in 2024, acknowledging the destruction and its lasting impacts, the identity of Kake is not defined by that moment.

Yet the identity of Kake has never been defined by loss. The people rebuilt, preserved their traditions, and developed new opportunities. In the twentieth century, the Kake Cannery became a symbol of adaptation to changing economic times, providing livelihoods while anchoring the community to its waters. Today, the Kake Tribal Corporation carries forward this spirit of perseverance. Its enterprises in construction, technology, fuel services, and consulting are designed to protect heritage, create prosperity, and ensure self-governance for future generations.

The Kwaan Bear IT Solutions (or KBITS) partnership with the Kake Tribal Corporation reflects more than business. It is rooted in cultural respect, recognizing that we are working within a framework shaped by ancient traditions and values. It also supports technological sovereignty, ensuring that digital infrastructure and data remain under local control. Most importantly, it is built on a shared mission where success is measured not only in economic outcomes but also in well-being, sustainability, and long-term growth.

Over the years, observers have described the Kake as bold, hardy, and deeply connected to their environment. Their ability to thrive in difficult terrain, maintain strong ties with the land and sea, and endure adversity while maintaining their roots is a reminder of what resilience looks like.

We are honored to work alongside a people whose past carries lessons, whose present holds purpose, and whose future offers promise. To the elders, leaders, and youth of Kake, thank you for your trust. We are committed to honoring it with cooperation, integrity, humility, and accountability.