Notices
- Beginning September 21, 2026, the BIA Alaska Region Enrollment Services will be CLOSED TO IN-PERSON SERVICES through September 25, 2026. Enrollment staff will be processing mailed-in requests during the week of September 21-25, 2026.
- SAVE THE DATE: On October 22-24, 2026, the BIA-Alaska Region will be hosting a service room within the AFN Annual Convention located at the Denaina Center.
Deputy Regional Directors
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Ms. Jolene John
Regional DirectorThe Regional Director represents the Alaska Region in dealing with other Federal Agencies… -
Ms. Michelle Watchman
Native ServicesThe Deputy Regional Director for Native Services serves as the designated official for… -
Mr. Lynn Polacca
Trust ServicesThe Deputy Regional Director of Trust Services serves as the designated official for…
Overview
The Alaska Region encompasses 663,268 square miles of land, an area that would stretch from Atlanta, Georgia in the east to San Francisco, California in the west and to Minneapolis, Minnesota in the north. Within Alaska are a dynamic and diverse mix of Tribes, Tribal organizations and natural features. The entire state of Alaska falls under the jurisdiction of the Alaska Region, with the small exception of the Annette Island Reserve, which 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.
Resources
- BIA Alaska Region Job Opportunities
- Alaska Native Vietnam Veterans Land Allotment Act 2019
- Frequently Asked Questions about Cobell Settlement Payments
For information regarding Cobell Indian Trust Settlement checks, see Frequently Asked Questions about Cobell Settlement Payments
