About Knik Tribe.
The Knik Tribe is a federally recognized tribe providing state and federal contracted social, educational, and economical development services to tribal citizens in the Upper Cook Inlet region of Alaska. Located in South Central Alaska, the tribe has the largest Alaska Native Village Service Area (ANVSA) for a single tribal government covering 25,000 sq. miles. There are over 10,000 Alaska Native and Indian people residing within the tribal service area.
Knik Tribal Departments
The tribal government includes the following departments: Housing/Community Services, Tribal Development, Tribal Transportation, Finance, Information Technology, and Administration. Tribal Services include Adult Vocational Training Assistance, Behavioral Health Counseling, Child Care Assistance, Report Card Incentive Program, Cultural and Subsistence Education for Youth, Indian Welfare Advocacy (ICWA), Traditional Crafting Classes, Historical and Cultural Program Coordination, Social Services Referrals, Van Transportation, Housing Modification/Rehailitation, Low-Income Rentals, General Assistance and Care.
Our Mission
To promote successful self-determination and cultural awareness for our citizens and our community through better living conditions, education, wellness and hard work.
Our Vision
Knik Tribe and our neighbors will live in a community of opportunity and prosperity with healthy families, cultural pride and diversity.
Knik Tribal Council.
Our Council consists of five elected Council citizens who serve 2-year staggered terms. They are appointed by vote during the Annual election by eligible voting citizens. The Council governs the tribe in accordance with the tribe’s constitution, bylaws, ordinances, and resolutions.
Alfred Tellman
President
Sharon Padilla
Vice President
Raymond Theodore
Secretary-Treasurer
Jeannine Jouflas
Council Member
Kalani Tucker
Council Member