At a glance
The basics about The North Slope Borough. Facts we cannot confirm yet are left out, not guessed.
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Land and area
- Tribal office
- 834 8th Street, Kaktovik, Alaska 99747
- Region
- BIA Alaska Region, Fairbanks Agency
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Government
President George Kaleak Sr.
- Elected
- March 7, 2026
- Recognition
- Federally recognized
- Main line
- (907) 640-2042
About The North Slope Borough
The North Slope Borough is a federally recognized tribe in Alaska. The current President is George Kaleak Sr..
Last checked October 29, 2026.
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- Government and contacts Tribal office in Kaktovik, President George Kaleak Sr., main phone (907) 640-2042
- Services Alaska Beluga Whale Committee and Anaktuvuk Pass eligibility by status
- Health Kaktovik Village Clinic, Kaktovik, (907) 640-6413, and 291 more clinics in Alaska eligibility by status
- Housing 2026 Housing Resources & Services Guide and Building Homes, Building Community eligibility by status
- Jobs NSB Jobs Online Opening soon
- Businesses
- Events Events: Calendar Opening soon
Services and departments
Each card opens its own page on this site. Who it is for, how to apply, hours and contact are shown as the Nation's website states them.
Also listed
These are on the Nation's website, but it does not say yet who they are for or how to get them. Each opens a short page.
- Administration
- Capital Improvement Program Management
- Finance
- Fire
- Health & Social Services
- Housing
- Human Resources
- Iñupiat History, Language & Culture
- Mayor’s Office
- Planning & Community Services
- Police
- Port Authority
- Public Works
- Wildlife Management
- Community Health Analysis Report
- Online Procurement
- Online Utility Bill Pay – Credit Card
- Property Tax
- Service Area 10
- Community Planning & Development
- Central Office
- Utqiaġvik Zoning Commission
- Planning Commission
- Land Management Regulation
- Land Services
- Shipping Assistance
- CWAT Alternative Shipping Assistance
- Housing Shipping Assistance
- Property Management Division
- Housing Development Division
- 2026 Housing Resources & Services Guide
- Housing Upgrade Division
- NSB Fish & Game Management Committee
- Alaska Beluga Whale Committee
- Ice Seal Committee
- Fish
- Health Assessment of Subsistence Resources
- NSB Shell Baseline Studies Program
- Wildlife Emergency Response
- NSB-DWM Student Programs
- For Teachers & Students
- Behavioral Health Services
- Children & Youth Services (CYS)
- Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH)
- Emergency Case Management Shelter
- Community Health Services
- Community Health Aide Program (CHAP)
- Public Health Nursing (PHN)
- Public Health Office/Veterinary Clinic
- Health Administration
- Senior Citizen’s Program
- Health Board
- North Slope Borough Assembly Certifies Election Results
- UPDATED(October 9-15:00) Unofficial Election Results Notice
- North Slope Borough Regular Election Notice, October 5
- Public Service Announcement- IHLC Office Closure, October 2
- Kaktovik Water Response Community Update, October 1
- Public Service Announcements, Winter Weather Advisories
- Commercial Recreation Permit, NSB Planning & Community Services
Indian Health Service facilities in Alaska
Call before you go. Hours and services change. Distances are straight-line miles from the Nation, not driving miles.
- Kaktovik Village Clinic Alaska Village Clinic · Tribal 529 5th Street, Kaktovik, AK 99747 (907) 640-6413 Under 1 mile This Nation's own clinic
- Nuiqsut Health Clinic Alaska Village Clinic · Tribal 413 Nigliq St, Nuiqsut, AK 99789 (907) 480-6720 173 miles This Nation's own clinic
- Atqasuk Health Clinic Alaska Village Clinic · Tribal 4002 Qalgaq Street, Atqasuk, AK 99791 (907) 633-6711 322 miles This Nation's own clinic
- Wainwright Health Clinic Alaska Village Clinic · Tribal 1235 Airport Rd, Wainwright, AK 99782 (907) 763-2714 381 miles This Nation's own clinic
Nearby The North Slope Borough
Within about 50 miles, from official lists and approved listings.
Health clinics
- Kaktovik Village Clinic (907) 640-6413 Under 1 mile away
Distances are straight-line miles, not driving routes. A business is listed only after it is approved. Check with a clinic or place before you go.
Native-owned businesses near The North Slope Borough
Within about 20 miles of The North Slope Borough.
Quick facts
- State
- Alaska
Leadership
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George Kaleak Sr.President
From the BIA Tribal Leaders Directory · last checked Oct 2, 2026
Contact
Main office
- Address
- 834 8th Street, Kaktovik, Alaska 99747
- Phone
- (907) 640-2042
- BIA agency
- Fairbanks Agency
- More
- Contact page(opens the official site in a new tab)
Departments
- Thinking of visiting the North Slope? Learn more(opens the official site in a new tab) (907) 852-2611
- Departments(opens the official site in a new tab)
- Property Tax(opens the official site in a new tab)
- Administration(opens the official site in a new tab)
- Assembly/Clerk(opens the official site in a new tab)
- Capital Improvement Program Management(opens the official site in a new tab)
From the Nation's website and the BIA Tribal Leaders Directory · last checked Oct 29, 2026
Recognition and region
- Name
- The North Slope Borough (also recorded as Kaktovik Village (aka Barter Island))
- Recognition status
- Federally recognized (listed in the Federal Register notice of January 30, 2026)
- BIA region
- Alaska
Quick answers
Short answers drawn from the verified facts on this page. A question is shown only when we have a verified answer.
- Who is the current leader of The North Slope Borough?
- The current President of The North Slope Borough is George Kaleak Sr..
- Where is The North Slope Borough located?
- The North Slope Borough is located in Alaska. Its BIA region is Alaska.
- Is The North Slope Borough federally recognized?
- Yes. The North Slope Borough is a federally recognized tribe.
- What is the official website of The North Slope Borough?
- The official website of The North Slope Borough is www.north-slope.org/our-communities/kaktovik.
- Are there jobs listed for The North Slope Borough?
- The North Slope Borough has 1 open job listed on this page.
- What programs does The North Slope Borough offer?
- The North Slope Borough lists 69 programs on this page.
- What is near The North Slope Borough?
- Listed near The North Slope Borough: 1 health clinic within 50 miles.
- Where does The North Slope Borough post online?
- The North Slope Borough has official pages on LinkedIn.
Recognition status history
- Federally recognized · listed in the Federal Register notice of January 30, 2026
About this page
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- Official federal lists and the Nation's own website, checked again every month.
- Page last updated
- Wording
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Sources
- www.north-slope.org/our-communities/kaktovik(opens an outside site in a new tab) The Nation's own website: the first place to look.
- BIA Tribal Leaders Directory(opens the official site in a new tab) Office contacts and leadership, from the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
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