Notice
The Providers Conference is ON HOLD at this timeuntil further notice. We anticipate having more information in the weeks to come. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause with regard to reservations.
Anchorage Enrollment Services: Bureau of Indian Affairs-Alaska Region Enrollment Services is currently open to the public on MondaysWednesdaysand Fridays from 9AM-4PM.
BIA-AK phones are not functioning at this time and national support team is attempting to find resolution to this issue. At this timeemail is the best way to contact BIA-AK staff.
Overview
The Alaska Region encompasses 663,268 square miles of landan area that would stretch from AtlantaGeorgia in the east to San FranciscoCalifornia in the west and to MinneapolisMinnesota in the north. Within Alaska are a dynamic and diverse mix of TribesTribal organizations and natural features. The entire state of Alaska falls under the jurisdiction of the Alaska Regionwith the small exception of the Annette Island Reservewhich falls under the Northwest Region. More than 180,000 Tribal members make up the 229 Federally Recognized Tribes under the jurisdiction of the Alaska Regional Office - from Ketchikan in the Southeast Panhandle to Barrow on the Arctic Ocean and from Eagle on the Yukon Territory border to Atka in the Aleutian Chain.
Regional Director - Ms. Jolene John
The Regional Director represents the Alaska Region in dealing with other Federal Agencies as well as tribal governments and tribal organizations. The Regional Director also serves as the official with the delegated authority to work to strengthen tribal government and self- determination for all 229 Federally recognized tribes under the jurisdiction of the Alaska Regional Office. Working directly under the Regional Director are the Deputy Regional Director of Native Services and the Deputy Regional Director of Trust Services.
Native Services - Ms. Michelle Watchman
The Deputy Regional Director for Native Services serves as the designated official for maintaining and discharging the duties and obligations of the Secretary of the Interior through public law and policy concerning community servicesincluding BudgetEnrollmentHuman ServicesHousingPropertySafetySelf DeterminationTribal Operationsand Transportation. Additionallythe Deputy Regional Director of Native Services oversees the Alaska Resupply Center located in SeattleWashington which is responsible for the purchasingwarehousingand shipment of commodities and fuels to certain Alaska villagesschoolscooperativesand individuals where alternate freight services are not available.
Trust Services - Mr. Lynn Polacca
The Deputy Regional Director of Trust Services serves as the designated official for maintaining and discharging the Trust responsibility of the Secretary of the Interior for all individually allotted lands issued under the 1906 Alaska Native Allotment Act and the 1926 Alaska Native Townsite Act. The position works closely with the Fiduciary Trust Officer (FTO) from the Bureau of Trust Funds Administration (BTFA) formally known as the Office of Special Trustee (OST) to administer trust asset management activities within the region. The Deputy Regional Director of Trust Services also works closely with tribal governments and tribal organizations to provide long-range program planningbudgetingmanagement and technical and administrative supervision of Trust offices. The position is also responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Trust officeswhich include the Land Title and Records Office (LTRO)Natural ResourcesProbateRealtyRights ProtectionDECRMArcheologythe Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) Departmentand Subsistence.
For information regarding Cobell Indian Trust Settlement checkssee Frequently Asked Questions about Cobell Settlement Payments
