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TRIBAL ENROLLMENT
Tribal Enrollment
Tribal Enrollment supports sovereign governments by providing technical assistance, quality services, and training.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
- I am already a shareholder in Doyon, Limited, isn't that good enough?
Many people confuse Tribal membership with being a shareholder in an Alaska Native Regional Corporation. A Regional Corporation such as Doyon, Limited is a for-profit corporation that is very different from a Tribe.
- What is Tribal membership?
In Alaska , Tribal membership most often refers to being a member of a federally recognized tribe. There are 229 federally recognized Tribes in Alaska , 37of which are in the TCC region.
- Why should I be Tribally enrolled?
Proof of Tribal membership is required for many services that might be available to those of Alaska Native heritage (Indians, Eskimos, Aleuts). Some examples are childcare assistance for working parents, to register at an Indian Health Service Clinic or educational grants or scholarships.
- How do I become Tribally enrolled?
One can apply to the Tribe of one's parents or ancestors. In Alaska , the Tribe is in the village where the relatives are from.
- Can I be enrolled to more than one Tribe?
Sometimes. Many Tribes in the Tanana Chiefs Conference region allow dual enrollment. Most all Tribes allow dual enrollment for minor children under the age of eighteen if they're eligible to be enrolled to both Tribes.
- Is there a minimum Alaska Native blood requirement for Tribal membership in Tribes in the TCC region?
Most Tribes in the TCC region do not have a minimum Native blood requirement.
- What proof is required with the application for Tribal membership?
An original or certified copy of an original birth certificate is the preferred proof of parentage. An original baptismal record is also acceptable proof of parentage.
- Is having a CIB card sufficient proof to participate in programs?
A CIB card is a certificate of degree of Indian blood, available from the Bureau of Indian Affairs. To participate in some programs a CIB card is all one needs if the only requirement is to show Alaska Native or American Indian heritage. An example of this is an after school program intended specifically for Indian children. In other situations, proof of Tribal membership is mandatory, i.e. for childcare assistance.
- What tribes does TCC's T ribal enrollment office provide services for?
Allakaket |
Anvik |
Beaver |
Birch Creek |
Dot Lake |
Eagle |
Grayling |
Holy Cross |
Hughes |
Huslia |
Kaltag |
Koyukuk |
Manley |
Minto |
Nenana |
Nikolai |
Rampart |
Ruby |
Shageluk |
Stevens Village |
Takotna |
Telida |
Tetlin |
- How long does it take to get a response once an application has been sent to the TCC tribal enrollment office?
Tribes review applications for membership at monthly Tribal council meetings, so it depends on when the council office receives the applications. Response time is usually two to four weeks.
You may view and download an application for Tribal membership for the above Tribes here. Contact TCC's Tribal Enrollment Office at:
Submit a Tribal Enrollment Application to:
Tanana Chiefs Conference
Tribal Enrollment Office
122 First Avenue, Suite 600
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Phone:907-452-8251 extension 3274
Fax: 907-459-3956 extension 3274
Email: Tribal Enrollment
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