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Who We Are

Ketchikan Indian Community (KIC) is a federally recognized tribal government serving tribal citizens of Tlingit, Haida, Tsimshian, and other Native lineages. We are a sovereign government rooted in culture, community, and service.

Core Principles

Our Mission

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Our Vision

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Our impact

Exercising our sovereign rights as a tribal government
Exercising our sovereign rights as a tribal government
Exercising our sovereign rights as a tribal government

Our Culture

KIC serves a diverse and growing community of tribal citizens, including descendants of:

  • Tlingit
  • Haida
  • Tsimshian
  • Other Alaska Native and Indigenous communities

Our services extend across generations—from youth to elders—and are designed to meet the needs of individuals, families, and the broader community.

Our Purpose

KIC exists to serve, protect, and strengthen our tribal citizens and community. We are committed to: 

Supporting the health and well-being of our people
Preserving and advancing our cultures and languages
Providing services that promote stability and self-sufficiency
Exercising our sovereign rights as a tribal government