Contact Information
Physical Address
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Mailing Address
P.O. Box 35
Shageluk, Alaska 99665
Phone / Fax
(907) 473-8239 • Fax: (907) 473-8295
Federal Agency Information
BIA Region
Alaska
BIA Agency
Fairbanks Agency
BLM Region
Alaska
FWS Region
Region 7 - Alaska
NPS Region
Alaska
USGS Region
Alaska
State
Alaska
Location
Tribal Leadership
Keith Workman
Chief
Sovereignty & Legal Context
The Shageluk is a federally recognized sovereign tribal nation possessing inherent sovereign authority over their territory, members, and governance. This sovereignty is recognized and protected under federal law, including the U.S. Constitution (Article I, § 8, cl. 3), treaties, executive orders, and federal statutes.
Government-to-Government
Relationship with the United States per Executive Order 13175
Trust Responsibility
Federal duty to protect tribal lands, resources, and self-governance
Inherent Sovereignty
Pre-constitutional authority recognized in Talton v. Mayes (1896)