At a glance
The basics about Native Village of Shungnak. Facts we cannot confirm yet are left out, not guessed.
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Land and area
- Headquarters
- Kotzebue, AK
- Tribal office
- 24 Andy Lane, Shungnak, Alaska 99773
- Region
- BIA Alaska Region, Alaska Regional Office
- Land size
- 8.0 square miles
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Government
President Frederick Sun Sr.
- Elected
- October 1, 2023
- Next election
- October 1, 2026
- Recognition
- Federally recognized
- Main line
- (907) 437-2163
About Native Village of Shungnak
Native Village of Shungnak is a federally recognized tribe in Alaska. The current President is Frederick Sun Sr.. Members can find help with housing, scholarships and government services through the offices on record for Native Village of Shungnak. Its land area is 8 square miles.
Last checked October 29, 2026.
Explore
Eligibility depends on recognition status. Benefit areas (marked below) show only the programs that can apply to a Nation with this status: Federally recognized. Check eligibility with the program itself. WiseTribal reports official sources and does not decide who qualifies. This is not legal advice.
- Government and contacts Tribal office in Kotzebue, President Frederick Sun Sr., main phone (907) 437-2163
- Services General Assistance, through the BIA Alaska Regional Office eligibility by status
- Housing Housing Improvement Program, through the BIA Alaska Regional Office Opening soon
- Lands and map 8.0 square miles of land (Census)
- News and announcements News and announcements: News and News
- Health Shungnak Village Clinic, Shungnak, (907) 437-2138, and 291 more clinics in Alaska
Help available near Native Village of Shungnak
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
Alaska Regional (907) 271-1536 Bureau of Indian Affairs (Division of Human Services) See who qualifies and how to apply → -
Financial aid and scholarships
General Assistance
Alaska Regional (907) 271-1536 Bureau of Indian Affairs (Division of Human Services) See who qualifies and how to apply → -
Government offices
Bureau of Indian Affairs agency office
Alaska Regional (907) 271-1536 Bureau of Indian Affairs 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.
- Shungnak Village Clinic Alaska Village Clinic · Tribal 80 Back Street, Shungnak, AK 99773 (907) 437-2138 1 mile This Nation's own clinic
- Kobuk Village Clinic Alaska Village Clinic · Tribal 51003 Main St., Kobuk, AK 99751 (907) 948-2218 8 miles
- Ambler Village Clinic Alaska Village Clinic · Tribal 110 Main Street, Ambler, AK 99786 (907) 445-2129 24 miles
- Selawik Village Clinic Alaska Village Clinic · Tribal #3 Adams Landing-Old, Selawik, AK 99770 (907) 484-2199 80 miles
Nearby Native Village of Shungnak
Within about 50 miles, from official lists and approved listings.
Other Nations nearby
- Native Village of Kobuk 8 miles away
- Native Village of Ambler 24 miles away
Health clinics
- Shungnak Village Clinic (907) 437-2138 1 mile away
- Kobuk Village Clinic (907) 948-2218 8 miles away
- Ambler Village Clinic (907) 445-2129 24 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.
Quick facts
- State
- Alaska
Leadership
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Frederick Sun Sr.President
From the BIA Tribal Leaders Directory · last checked Oct 2, 2026
Contact
Main office
- Address
- 24 Andy Lane, Shungnak, Alaska 99773
- Phone
- (907) 437-2163
- BIA agency
- Alaska Regional Office
- More
- Contact page(opens the official site in a new tab)
Departments
- Alaska Regional (907) 271-1536
- Clerk’s Office(opens the official site in a new tab)
- Community and Economic Development(opens the official site in a new tab)
- Finance(opens the official site in a new tab)
- Mayor’s Office(opens the official site in a new tab)
- Planning Department(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
- Native Village of Shungnak
- Recognition status
- Federally recognized (listed in the Federal Register notice of January 30, 2026)
- BIA region
- Alaska
About this Nation
- Tribal headquarters
- Kotzebue
From the Nation's website: https://www.nwabor.org/government/about/
Written by WiseTribal from the Nation's own website. The Nation can ask us to change or remove this. Contact us
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 Native Village of Shungnak?
- The current President of Native Village of Shungnak is Frederick Sun Sr..
- Where is Native Village of Shungnak located?
- Native Village of Shungnak is located in Alaska. Its BIA region is Alaska.
- Is Native Village of Shungnak federally recognized?
- Yes. Native Village of Shungnak is a federally recognized tribe.
- What is the official website of Native Village of Shungnak?
- The official website of Native Village of Shungnak is www.nwabor.org/village/shungnak.
- What help is available near Native Village of Shungnak?
- Local offices on record for Native Village of Shungnak: Housing help, Financial aid and scholarships and Government offices. Rules and amounts change. Check with the office.
- How big is the land area of Native Village of Shungnak?
- The land area of Native Village of Shungnak is 8 square miles.
- What is near Native Village of Shungnak?
- Listed near Native Village of Shungnak: 2 other Tribal Nations within 50 miles and 3 health clinics within 50 miles.
- Where does Native Village of Shungnak post online?
- Native Village of Shungnak has official pages on Facebook.
Lands and map
Recognition status history
- Federally recognized · listed in the Federal Register notice of January 30, 2026
About this page
- Where this comes from
- Official federal lists and the Nation's own website, checked again every month.
- Page last updated
- Wording
- WiseTribal reports official recognition status. It does not decide identity or membership.
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Sources
- www.nwabor.org/village/shungnak(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.
Next steps
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