Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA)

In 1971, the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act was signed into law by President Nixon. It abrogated Native claims to aboriginal lands except those that are the subject of the law

Douglas Indian Association is a Federally recognized Tribe since 1934

Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) of 1971

Tlingit people and their clans were well established and thriving in Southeast Alaska when European explorers made their first advances into the area in the 1700’s.

Early settlement sites within the traditional territory of DIA includes Auke Village, as well as numerous areas around Juneau, Douglas and the outlying coastal islands.

Anax Yaa Andagan Ye ̴̴ Sayeik | Where the Sun Rays Touch First ̴̴ Spirit Helper .

Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA)

In 1971, the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act was signed into law by President Nixon. It abrogated Native claims to aboriginal lands except those that are the subject of the law

Douglas Indian Association is a Federally recognized Tribe since 1934

Tlingit people and their clans were well established and thriving in Southeast Alaska when European explorers made their first advances into the area in the 1700’s.

Early settlement sites within the traditional territory of DIA includes Auke Village, as well as numerous areas around Juneau, Douglas and the outlying coastal islands.