Explore the diverse histories, cultures, languages, communities, and traditions of Alaska Native peoples. From the Arctic coast to the forests and islands of Southeast Alaska, each Nation has its own identity, homeland, and living cultural heritage. This site provides respectful, accessible information about Alaska Native communities—past and present—while recognizing that Native peoples continue to shape Alaska through their governments, families, art, knowledge, and traditions.
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The nation’s first compacting agreement between tribes and the State of Alaska
Updates from the 2017 Alaska Federation of Natives conference: “You’re about to witness history in the making,” said Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) General Counsel Michelle Borromio, addressing the audience last Thursday. The nation’s first compacting agreement between tribes and…
Native Village of Nikolski
Nikolski is located on Nikolski Bay, off the southwest end of Umnak Island, one of the Fox Islands. It lies 116 air miles west of Unalaska, and 900 air miles from Anchorage. The area encompasses 132.1 sq. miles of land…
Native Village of Unga
Unga lies on the southeast coast of Unga Island, in the Shumagin Islands of the Aleutian Chain. Unga is no longer occupied year-round.
Pribilof Islands Aleut Communities of St. Paul & St. George Islands
St. George is located on the northeast shore of St. George Island, the southern-most of five islands in the Pribilofs. It lies 47 miles south of St. Paul Island, 750 air miles west of Anchorage and 250 miles northwest of…
Qagan Tayagungin Tribe of Sand Point Village
Sand Point is located on Humboldt Harbor on Popof Island, off the Alaska Peninsula, 570 air miles from Anchorage. The area encompasses 7.8 sq. miles of land and 21.1 sq. miles of water.
Pauloff Harbor Village
Pauloff Harbor is located in the Aleutian Island Chain on the northern coast of Sanak Island, 50 miles southeast of False Pass.