TRIBAL ENROLLMENT

BASE ROLL MEMBERS & AUTOMATIC MEMBERS

The Native Village of Chitina tribal citizens, whose names appear on the base roll, shall be automatically eligible for enrollment as base members in the Tribe, unless any such person shall in writing request not to be enrolled.

Any lineal descendant of a person on the base roll shall be eligible for enrollment after submitting an application to the Council for enrollment.

QUALIFICATION FOR TRIBAL ENROLLMENT

People one-quarter (1/4) degree of Alaska Native blood, may be eligible for Tribal Membership enrollment with the approval of the Tribal Council. Any person of the following shall be eligible to be a member of the Tribe:

a.      Any Person listed on the base roll for the Tribe: or
b.      Any Lineal descendant of a person on the base roll: or
c.      Any person who has been adopted by the Tribe.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Tribal Enrollment supports sovereign governments by providing technical assistance, quality services, and training.

• I am already a shareholder in Ahtna, Incorporated, 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 Ahtna, Incorporated operates under state corporate law to make money for its shareholders.  A tribe is a sovereign (self-governing) entity that is federally recognized and operates on a government-to-government basis with state and federal governments.  Tribes operate programs to benefit their membership.    
• What is Tribal membership?
  In Alaska, tribal membership refers to being a member of a federally recognized tribe. There are 229 federally recognized tribes in Alaska, 8 of which are in the Ahtna region.  Some tribes use the term citizenship because the tribes operate as a government. 
• 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. Some tribes in the Tanana Chiefs Conference region allow dual enrollment. Most but not all tribes allow dual enrollment for minor children under the age of eighteen if they're eligible to be enrolled to both tribes. You are not allowed to vote or receive dual benefits from both tribes.
• Is there a minimum Alaska Native blood requirement for Tribal membership in Tribes in the CRNA region?
  Most tribes in the CRNA region do not have a minimum Native blood requirement, although the trend is leaning toward adding a minimum degree of Native blood as a requirement.  
• What paperwork is required to be submitted with the application for tribal membership?
  To prove lineal descent from a member of the tribe 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.  Adoption paperwork is also required in adoption situations. 
• 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.