The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971 (ANCSA) marked a new and unique Congressional approach to Federal Indian policy. In an effort to resolve land claims, ANCSA mandated the creation of regional corporate entities that Congress termed “Alaska Native corporations.” While corporations by name, these entities had a purpose beyond profit: promoting the social,...Read More

Celebrate 50 years of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) with ANCSA: Our People. Our Land. Our Future., a documentary produced by the ANCSA Regional Association. The film looks back at the first 50 years of ANCSA using historical footage and photos and captures a glimpse of what’s to come through interviews with Alaska Native...Read More

Celebrate 50 years of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) with ANCSA: Our People. Our Land. Our Future., a documentary produced by the ANCSA Regional Association. The film looks back at the first 50 years of ANCSA using historical footage and photos and captures a glimpse of what’s to come through interviews with Alaska Native...Read More