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What is it?
The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) is a law that was
enacted by
Congress on December 18, 1971.
What did it do?
ANCSA was a land claims settlement that entitled Alaska Natives
to receive 43.7 million acres of land and monies totaling $962.5
million in compensation for the extinguishment of any claims to
additional lands based on aboriginal title. ANCSA is the most important
legislation for Alaska since statehood.
How did Alaska Natives receive lands
and monetary compensation?
ANCSA created 12 land based Regional Corporations and 220 Village
Corporations. Each Corporation was granted a land entitlement, which
included the surface and subsurface estate, and monetary compensation
based on several factors. These factors included region, common
heritage, village population size, and traditional use and occupancy.
How much land is Doyon, Limited entitled to receive?
Of the 43.7 million acres Doyon, Limited is entitled to 12.5 million
acres making it the largest private landowner in Alaska and one
of the largest private landowners in North America.
How much ANCSA land has been conveyed to Doyon, Limited?
Surface & Subsurface Estate (Fee Owned):
Approximately 6.6 Million Acres
Subsurface Estate Only (Subsurface Under Village Corporation Owned
Land):
Approximately 3.2 Million Acres
Total Conveyed to Date:
Approximately 9.8 Million Acres
Regional Corporation Boundaries
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