The Department of the Interior has finalized the transfer of nearly 28,000 acres of land to NANA Regional Corporation, Inc. This transfer is part of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA), increasing the total land conveyed to NANA to over 713,000 acres. The action fulfills 96% of NANA's land entitlement and aligns with efforts to reduce federal oversight and boost Alaska's resource potential.
"This land transfer is a clear example of the Trump administration delivering on its promises," stated Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum. "The Department is committed to honoring agreements made with Alaska Native corporations, cutting federal red tape, and unlocking Alaska’s full potential. By putting land into Alaska Native hands, we are advancing opportunity in Alaska while reducing federal barriers to resource development."
The transfer also supports Executive Order 14153 and Secretary’s Order 3422 aimed at maximizing Alaska's resource capabilities. The transferred land is located at the western end of the proposed Ambler Road corridor and will no longer be managed by the Bureau of Land Management. This change increases local control over land use and resource development.
ANCSA was enacted in 1971 to settle aboriginal claims by creating regional and village corporations entitled to select federal lands. While initial selections were completed in the early 1970s, complex conveyances like this continue today under Bureau management.
This initiative reflects President Trump's dedication to honoring Native agreements, empowering local communities, and expanding access responsibly to natural resources.
