At a glance
The basics about Metlakatla Indian Community, Annette Island Reserve. Facts we cannot confirm yet are left out, not guessed.
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Land and area
- Headquarters
- Metlakatla, AK
- Tribal office
- 8th & Milton, Metlakatla, Alaska 99926
- Region
- BIA Northwest Region, Metlakatla Agency
- Land size
- 132.7 square miles
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Government
Mayor Albert G. Smith
- Elected
- November 7, 2023
- Next election
- November 3, 2026
- Recognition
- Federally recognized
- Main line
- (907) 886-4441
About Metlakatla Indian Community, Annette Island Reserve
Metlakatla Indian Community, Annette Island Reserve is a federally recognized tribe in Alaska. The current Mayor is Albert G. Smith. Members can find help with housing, scholarships, home loans and community safety and justice through the offices on record for Metlakatla Indian Community, Annette Island Reserve. Its land area is 132.7 square miles.
Last checked October 29, 2026.
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- Government and contacts Tribal office in Metlakatla, Mayor Albert G. Smith, main phone (907) 886-4441
- Services General Assistance, through the BIA Metlakatla Agency; Department of fish & wildlife and Reports & Permits eligibility by status
- Housing Housing Improvement Program, through the BIA Metlakatla Agency; Native American Direct Loan (NADL) Opening soon
- Businesses
- Events Events: Upcoming Events Opening soon
- Lands and map Tribal office on the map, Metlakatla, 132.7 square miles of land (Census)
- Health Metlakatla (Arnie Christiansen Crisis Center), Metlakatla, (907) 886-7491, and 291 more clinics in Alaska
Help available near Metlakatla Indian Community, Annette Island Reserve
Each card opens a page on this site with who qualifies, how to apply, the right office and the links, never just an agency home page.
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Housing help
Housing Improvement Program
Metlakatla Agency (907) 886-3791 Bureau of Indian Affairs (Division of Human Services) See who qualifies and how to apply → -
Financial aid and scholarships
General Assistance
Metlakatla Agency (907) 886-3791 Bureau of Indian Affairs (Division of Human Services) See who qualifies and how to apply → -
Home loans
Native American Direct Loan (NADL)
VA Native American Direct Loan coordinators (888) 349-7541 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs See who qualifies and how to apply → -
Community safety and justice
Tribal police and public safety
Police Department Tribal governments (each Nation runs its own police or public safety department) See who qualifies and how to apply →
Rules and amounts change. Check with the office.
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.
- Metlakatla (Arnie Christiansen Crisis Center) Behavioral Health Facility · Tribal 563 Brendible Street, Metlakatla, AK 99926 (907) 886-7491 Under 1 mile This Nation's own clinic
- Metlakatla Health Center Health Center · Tribal 563 Brendible Street, Metlakatla, AK 99926 (907) 886-4741 Under 1 mile This Nation's own clinic
- Wings Safe House, Metlakatla Behavioral Health Facility · Tribal 563 Brendible Street, Metlakatla, AK 99926 (907) 886-4555 Under 1 mile
- KIC Tribal Health Clinic Health Center · Tribal 2960 Tongass Avenue, Ketchikan, AK 99901 (907) 228-9400 16 miles
Nearby Metlakatla Indian Community, Annette Island Reserve
Within about 50 miles, from official lists and approved listings.
Other Nations nearby
- Saxman Tribe 13 miles away
- Ketchikan Indian Community 16 miles away
- Organized Village of Kasaan 43 miles away
- Hydaburg Cooperative Assoc. 50 miles away
Health clinics
- Metlakatla (Arnie Christiansen Crisis Center) (907) 886-7491 Under 1 mile away
- Metlakatla Health Center (907) 886-4741 Under 1 mile away
- Wings Safe House, Metlakatla (907) 886-4555 Under 1 mile away
- KIC Tribal Health Clinic (907) 228-9400 16 miles away
- SEAHRC Hydaburg Health Center (907) 285-3462 50 miles 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 Metlakatla Indian Community, Annette Island Reserve
Within about 20 miles of Metlakatla Indian Community, Annette Island Reserve.
- All 15
- Business support and cleaning services 5
- Business management 2
- Professional and technical services 2
- Construction 1
- Health and social services 1
- Manufacturing 1
- Public administration 1
- Other kinds of business 2
Business support and cleaning services 5
- Cape Fox Facilities Services, LLC Native-owned 2 miles away
- Rise Facility Services, LLC Native-owned 4 miles away
- Rise Health Services, LLC Native-owned 4 miles away
- Nivium Apex Holdings Corp. Native-owned 15 miles away
- Peak Services LLC Native-owned 15 miles away
Business management 2
- Ketchikan Tribal Business Corporation Native-owned 4 miles away
- Ktbc Enterprises, LLC Native-owned 4 miles away
Professional and technical services 2
- Bull Bear Defense Solutions LLC Native-owned 4 miles away
- Rise Information Technologies, LLC Native-owned 4 miles away
Health and social services 1
See all Health and social services near Metlakatla Indian Community, Annette Island Reserve →Public administration 1
See all Public administration near Metlakatla Indian Community, Annette Island Reserve →Quick facts
- State
- Alaska
Leadership
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Albert G. SmithMayor
From the BIA Tribal Leaders Directory · last checked Oct 2, 2026
Contact
Main office
- Address
- 8th & Milton, Metlakatla, Alaska 99926
- Phone
- (907) 886-4441
- BIA agency
- Metlakatla Agency
- More
- Contact page(opens the official site in a new tab)
Departments
- Metlakatla Agency (907) 886-3791
- Police Department(opens the official site in a new tab)
- VA Native American Direct Loan coordinators(opens the official site in a new tab) (888) 349-7541
- Directory(opens the official site in a new tab)
- Mayor’s Office(opens the official site in a new tab)
From the Nation's website, official program lists and the BIA Tribal Leaders Directory · last checked Oct 29, 2026
Recognition and region
- Name
- Metlakatla Indian Community, Annette Island Reserve
- Recognition status
- Federally recognized (listed in the Federal Register notice of January 30, 2026)
- BIA region
- Northwest
About this Nation
- Tribal headquarters
- Metlakatla
- Founded
- 1944
- Constitution adopted
- 1944
From the Nation's website: https://www.metlakatla.com/
Some facts above come from Wikipedia. Only plain facts are used; none of its text is copied.
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Location
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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 Metlakatla Indian Community, Annette Island Reserve?
- The current Mayor of Metlakatla Indian Community, Annette Island Reserve is Albert G. Smith.
- Where is Metlakatla Indian Community, Annette Island Reserve located?
- Metlakatla Indian Community, Annette Island Reserve is located in Alaska. Its BIA region is Northwest.
- Is Metlakatla Indian Community, Annette Island Reserve federally recognized?
- Yes. Metlakatla Indian Community, Annette Island Reserve is a federally recognized tribe.
- What is the official website of Metlakatla Indian Community, Annette Island Reserve?
- The official website of Metlakatla Indian Community, Annette Island Reserve is www.metlakatla.com.
- What help is available near Metlakatla Indian Community, Annette Island Reserve?
- Local offices on record for Metlakatla Indian Community, Annette Island Reserve: Housing help, Financial aid and scholarships, Home loans and Community safety and justice. Rules and amounts change. Check with the office.
- What programs does Metlakatla Indian Community, Annette Island Reserve offer?
- Metlakatla Indian Community, Annette Island Reserve lists 3 programs on this page.
- How big is the land area of Metlakatla Indian Community, Annette Island Reserve?
- The land area of Metlakatla Indian Community, Annette Island Reserve is 132.7 square miles.
- What is near Metlakatla Indian Community, Annette Island Reserve?
- Listed near Metlakatla Indian Community, Annette Island Reserve: 4 other Tribal Nations within 50 miles and 5 health clinics within 50 miles.
Lands and map
Recognition status history
- Federally recognized · listed in the Federal Register notice of January 30, 2026
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Sources
- www.metlakatla.com(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.
- U.S. Census Bureau(opens an outside site in a new tab) Land area, population of the land area and map points.
- Wikipedia(opens an outside site in a new tab) Facts only; none of its text is copied (Wikipedia text is CC BY-SA).
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