At a glance
The basics about Nenana Native Association. Facts we cannot confirm yet are left out, not guessed.
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Land and area
- Tribal office
- 806 G Street, Nenana, Alaska 99760
- Region
- BIA Alaska Region, Fairbanks Agency
- Land size
- 5.7 square miles
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Government
First Chief Caroline Ketzler
- Elected
- December 31, 2022
- Next election
- December 31, 2025
- Recognition
- Federally recognized
- Main line
- (907) 832-5461
About Nenana Native Association
Nenana Native Association is a federally recognized tribe in Alaska. The current First Chief is Caroline Ketzler. Members can find help with housing, health care, scholarships and government services through the offices on record for Nenana Native Association. Its land area is 5.7 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 Nenana, First Chief Caroline Ketzler, main phone (907) 832-5461
- Services General Assistance, through the BIA Fairbanks Agency; Client Services eligibility by status
- Health Health Services, and 292 more clinics in Alaska Opening soon
- Housing Housing Improvement Program, through the BIA Fairbanks Agency Opening soon
- Jobs Job Openings - 8/9/24 Opening soon
- Businesses
- Lands and map 5.7 square miles of land (Census)
Help available near Nenana Native Association
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
Fairbanks Agency (907) 318-1075 Bureau of Indian Affairs (Division of Human Services) See who qualifies and how to apply → -
Health care
Indian Health Service health care
Health Services Indian Health Service See the clinic: address, phone and links → -
Financial aid and scholarships
General Assistance
Fairbanks Agency (907) 318-1075 Bureau of Indian Affairs (Division of Human Services) See who qualifies and how to apply → -
Government offices
Bureau of Indian Affairs agency office
Fairbanks Agency (907) 318-1075 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.
- Health Services This Nation's own clinic
- Mary C. Dementieff Health Clinic Nenana Alaska Village Clinic · Tribal 806 G. Street, Nenana, AK 99760 (907) 832-5247 2 miles
- Graf Rheeneerhaanjii Alcohol and Substance Abuse Treatment · Tribal 2550 Lawlor Road, Fairbanks, AK 99708 (907) 455-4725 43 miles
- Minto Village Clinic Alaska Village Clinic · Tribal 404 Lakeview Dr., Minto, AK 99758 (907) 798-7412 43 miles
Nearby Nenana Native Association
Within about 50 miles, from official lists and approved listings.
Other Nations nearby
- Native Village of Minto 43 miles away
- Healy Lake Village Council 43 miles away
- Birch Creek Tribe 45 miles away
Health clinics
- Mary C. Dementieff Health Clinic Nenana (907) 832-5247 2 miles away
- Graf Rheeneerhaanjii (907) 455-4725 43 miles away
- Minto Village Clinic (907) 798-7412 43 miles away
- Minto Counseling Center (907) 798-7412 43 miles away
- Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center (907) 451-6682 45 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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Caroline KetzlerFirst Chief
From the BIA Tribal Leaders Directory · last checked Oct 2, 2026
Contact
Main office
- Address
- 806 G Street, Nenana, Alaska 99760
- Phone
- (907) 832-5461
- BIA agency
- Fairbanks Agency
- More
- Contact page(opens the official site in a new tab)
Departments
- Fairbanks Agency (907) 318-1075
- Health Services(opens the official site in a new tab)
- Health Services(opens the official site in a new tab) (907) 452-8251
From the Nation's website, official program lists and the BIA Tribal Leaders Directory · last checked Oct 30, 2026
Recognition and region
- Name
- Nenana Native Association
- 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 Nenana Native Association?
- The current First Chief of Nenana Native Association is Caroline Ketzler.
- Where is Nenana Native Association located?
- Nenana Native Association is located in Alaska. Its BIA region is Alaska.
- Is Nenana Native Association federally recognized?
- Yes. Nenana Native Association is a federally recognized tribe.
- What is the official website of Nenana Native Association?
- The official website of Nenana Native Association is www.nenananativeassociation.org.
- What help is available near Nenana Native Association?
- Local offices on record for Nenana Native Association: Housing help, Health care, Financial aid and scholarships and Government offices. Rules and amounts change. Check with the office.
- Is there a health clinic for Nenana Native Association?
- Health care for Nenana Native Association is listed through Health Services (Indian Health Service). Rules and amounts change. Check with the office.
- Are there jobs listed for Nenana Native Association?
- Nenana Native Association has 1 open job listed on this page.
- What programs does Nenana Native Association offer?
- Nenana Native Association lists 10 programs on this page.
- How big is the land area of Nenana Native Association?
- The land area of Nenana Native Association is 5.7 square miles.
- What is near Nenana Native Association?
- Listed near Nenana Native Association: 3 other Tribal Nations within 50 miles and 6 health clinics within 50 miles.
- Where does Nenana Native Association post online?
- Nenana Native Association 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.nenananativeassociation.org(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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