At a glance
The basics about Qawalangin Tribe of Unalaska. Facts we cannot confirm yet are left out, not guessed.
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Land and area
- Headquarters
- Unalaska, AK
- Tribal office
- 1253 E Broadway Ave, Unalaska, Alaska 99685
- Region
- BIA Alaska Region, Alaska Regional Office
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Government
President Shayla Shaishnikoff
- Elected
- November 15, 2025
- Next election
- November 1, 2026
- Recognition
- Federally recognized
- Main line
- (907) 581-2920
About Qawalangin Tribe of Unalaska
Qawalangin Tribe of Unalaska is a federally recognized tribe in Alaska. The current President is Shayla Shaishnikoff. Members can find help with housing, scholarships and government services through the offices on record for Qawalangin Tribe of Unalaska.
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 Unalaska, President Shayla Shaishnikoff, main phone (907) 581-2920
- Services General Assistance, through the BIA Alaska Regional Office eligibility by status
- Housing Housing Improvement Program, through the BIA Alaska Regional Office Opening soon
- Businesses Opening soon
- Lands and map Tribal office on the map, Unalaska
- Health 292 Indian Health Service facilities in Alaska
Help available near Qawalangin Tribe of Unalaska
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.
- Oonalaska Wellness Center Health Center · Tribal 34 Lavelle Court, Suite A, Unalaska, AK 99685 (907) 581-2742 1 mile
- Nikolski Village Clinic Alaska Village Clinic · Tribal 217 Lakeview Dr. & Airport Rd, Nikolski, AK 99638 (907) 576-2204 116 miles
- Anna Livingston Memorial Clinic Health Center · Tribal 65 Airport Rd., Cold Bay, AK 99571 (907) 532-2000 178 miles
- Saint George Health Clinic Alaska Village Clinic · Tribal 934 Main Street, Saint George, AK 99591 (907) 859-2254 224 miles
Nearby Qawalangin Tribe of Unalaska
Within about 50 miles, from official lists and approved listings.
Other Nations nearby
- Native Village of Akutan 35 miles away
Health clinics
- Oonalaska Wellness Center (907) 581-2742 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 Qawalangin Tribe of Unalaska
Within about 20 miles of Qawalangin Tribe of Unalaska.
Real estate and rentals 1
Quick facts
- State
- Alaska
Leadership
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Shayla ShaishnikoffPresident
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Nick TutiakoffVice President
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Johanna TellmanSecretary / Treasurer
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Michael TutiakoffCouncil Member
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Marie SchliebeCouncil Member
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Helen BrownCouncil Member
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Alex BerikoffCouncil Member
From the Nation's website · last checked Oct 29, 2026
Contact
Main office
- Address
- 1253 E Broadway Ave, Unalaska, Alaska 99685
- Phone
- (907) 581-2920
- BIA agency
- Alaska Regional Office
Departments
- Alaska Regional (907) 271-1536
From official program lists and the BIA Tribal Leaders Directory · last checked Oct 2, 2026
Recognition and region
- Name
- Qawalangin Tribe of Unalaska
- Recognition status
- Federally recognized (listed in the Federal Register notice of January 30, 2026)
- BIA region
- Alaska
About this Nation
- Tribal headquarters
- Unalaska
Some facts above come from Wikipedia. Only plain facts are used; none of its text is copied.
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Office location
See the office location on OpenStreetMap (the address matched the Census map closely, not exactly)
Pin from the U.S. Census Geocoder, using the office address on file.
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 Qawalangin Tribe of Unalaska?
- The current President of Qawalangin Tribe of Unalaska is Shayla Shaishnikoff.
- Where is Qawalangin Tribe of Unalaska located?
- Qawalangin Tribe of Unalaska is located in Alaska. Its BIA region is Alaska.
- Is Qawalangin Tribe of Unalaska federally recognized?
- Yes. Qawalangin Tribe of Unalaska is a federally recognized tribe.
- What is the official website of Qawalangin Tribe of Unalaska?
- The official website of Qawalangin Tribe of Unalaska is www.qawalangin.com.
- What help is available near Qawalangin Tribe of Unalaska?
- Local offices on record for Qawalangin Tribe of Unalaska: Housing help, Financial aid and scholarships and Government offices. Rules and amounts change. Check with the office.
- What is near Qawalangin Tribe of Unalaska?
- Listed near Qawalangin Tribe of Unalaska: 1 other Tribal Nation within 50 miles and 1 health clinic within 50 miles.
- Where does Qawalangin Tribe of Unalaska post online?
- Qawalangin Tribe of Unalaska has official pages on Facebook.
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.qawalangin.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).
Next steps
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