Nana Regional Corporation
About The Nana Regional Corporation
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NANA Regional Corporation, Inc. (NANA) is a for-profit Alaska Native Corporation established in 1972 under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA). Headquartered in Kotzebue, Alaska, NANA is owned by over 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders with roots in Northwest Alaska.
The corporation's mission is to enhance the quality of life for its shareholders by fostering economic growth, protecting and improving its lands, and promoting healthy communities.
This mission is guided by the Iñupiat Iḷitqusiat values, which include principles such as love for children, cooperation, sharing, hard work, and respect for elders.
Land Base and Communities
NANA's land spans approximately 38,000 square miles in Northwest Alaska and includes 11 communities:
- Ambler
- Buckland
- Deering
- Kiana
- Kivalina
- Kobuk
- Kotzebue
- Noatak
- Noorvik
- Selawik
- Shungnak
In 1976, ten of these village corporations merged with NANA, while Kotzebue retained its own village corporation, Kikiktagruk Iñupiat Corporation (KIC).
Business Interests
A significant asset of NANA is the Red Dog Mine, located on NANA-owned land. The mine is one of the world's largest zinc producers and a model of responsible resource development.
It operates through a partnership between NANA and Teck Alaska, Inc.
Land Transfers
In July 2025, the U.S. Department of the Interior finalized the transfer of nearly 28,000 acres to NANA, bringing the total land conveyed to over 713,000 acres and fulfilling 96% of NANA's land entitlement under ANCSA.
Locations
NANA operates offices in Alaska, including:
- Kotzebue, AK - P.O. Box 49, Kotzebue, AK 99752
- Anchorage, AK - 909 W. Ninth Ave., Anchorage, AK 99501
- Fairbanks, AK, USA
- Juneau, AK, USA
Contact Information
The Kotzebue office can be reached at (907) 442-3301 or (800) 478-3301 toll-free.
The Anchorage office's contact numbers are (907) 265-4100 and (800) 478-2000 toll-free in Alaska.
Cultural and Economic Role
Through diverse business operations and a strong commitment to shareholders, NANA Regional Corporation remains pivotal in the economic and cultural development of Northwest Alaska.