Tribal Relations
The Department of Natural Resources is participating in an executive branch effort to improve the relationship between the state and Alaska's 229 federally recognized tribes. In 2016, tribal liaison duties were established in DNR and other state agencies as part of this effort. The DNR tribal liaison works with department staff, the Governor's Tribal Advisory Council, and other state agencies to address issues of interest to tribes, tribal consortia, and ANCSA corporations and their affiliates. Additional duties of the tribal liaison are described in Administrator Order 300.
Hot Topics
Tribal Transportation Program (June 2018 Letter of Support)Coastal Hazard Assessment and Monitoring
Invasive Plants
17(b) Trail and Site Easements
Large Project Permitting
Land Use Planning
Administrative/Legal
AG Opinion: Legal status of tribal governments in AlaskaAO 290: Governor's Tribal Advisory Council
A0 300: Alaska's Linguistic Emergency and Increasing Collaboration with Tribes
Maps and Research Tools
DCRA Alaska Community DatabaseANCSA Regional Corporation Boundary Map
DMLW Community-Regional/Village Corporation Index
Training Resources
Tribal liaisons work across agency lines to share best practices and resources regarding tribal engagement. Some public training resources include:
Cultural Awareness Workshops (Alaska Native Heritage Center)
Overview of Alaska Native Peoples
FAQs about Alaska Native issues and cultures (Source: UAA/APU)
External Contacts
Alaska tribes (Search by area or tribe name)
ANCSA regional corporations
Alaska Federation of Natives
U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs-Alaska Region