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Alakanuk, Alaska, is a remote village nestled in the Bethel Census Area, along the lower Yukon River in southwestern Alaska. With a population of around 700 residents, the village predominantly consists of Alaska Natives, particularly the Yup'ik people. Alakanuk's way of life centers on subsistence activities such as hunting, fishing, and gathering. Its scenic surroundings offer abundant opportunities for salmon fishing and berry picking. Accessibility to Alakanuk is largely dependent on air travel due to its isolation. The village's culture is deeply rooted in its Native heritage, with a focus on preserving traditions and language. Alakanuk stands as a culturally significant community, showcasing the rich tapestry of Native Alaskan life in a remote and challenging environment.
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Tribe: Village of Alakanuk

Phone: 907-238-3419

Physical Address:
 Village of Alakanuk Jail
68 Osier Street
Alakanuk, AK 99554

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Village of Alakanuk Jail
P.O. Box 149
Alakanuk, AK 99554-0149

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About the Village of Alakanuk Jail
Alakanuk, Alaska, is a remote village nestled in the Bethel Census Area, along the lower Yukon River in southwestern Alaska. With a population of around 700 residents, the village predominantly consists of Alaska Natives, particularly the Yup'ik people. Alakanuk's way of life centers on subsistence activities such as hunting, fishing, and gathering. Its scenic surroundings offer abundant opportunities for salmon fishing and berry picking. Accessibility to Alakanuk is largely dependent on air travel due to its isolation. The village's culture is deeply rooted in its Native heritage, with a focus on preserving traditions and language. Alakanuk stands as a culturally significant community, showcasing the rich tapestry of Native Alaskan life in a remote and challenging environment.
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Understanding US Bureau of Indian Affairs

Because the legal system in ‘Indian Country’ operates outside of the legal jurisdiction of the cities, counties and states where the individual Indian Reservations are located, and the land is wholly owned and governed by the Tribes, the jails and detention centers on those lands are maintained and run by the individual Tribes. The police that provide the security and enforce the laws and the courts that mete out justice are also controlled by the individual Tribes.

There are over 90 jails and detention centers throughout Indian Country, of which, the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Office of Justice Services (OJS) staffs and operates a quarter of these facilities. The remainder are operated by Tribes through the PL 93-638, Self-Governance Compacts and a few are fully funded and operated by a tribe. Each jail is unique in operation and location.

Indian Reservation and Tribal laws also fall under the legal jurisdiction of the federal government. If a federal law has been broken, the Department of Justice may get involved. In that case, a convicted person from a crime committed on Indian Lands may be required to serve their time within the BOP (Federal Bureau of Prisons).

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