Organized Village of Saxman (OVS) - Saxman IRA Tribal Council
The Organized Village of Saxman (OVS) is the federally recognized tribe for Saxman, governed by the elected Saxman IRA Tribal Council; many services for tribal citizens are delivered through Tlingit & Haida, plus OVS's own programs such as the senior center, the VPSO (village public safety officer) and vehicle removal. Tribal office: 2706 South Tongass Highway, 907-247-2502, info@saxmantribe.org, open 9am-5pm weekdays. The Saxman IRA Council election is held each April at the tribal office (voters are adult members of the Village); candidates file a Declaration of Candidacy about a week before, and absentee ballots are available from the office in the days before the election - call 907-247-2502 for the current year's dates.
Who it’s for
OVS tribal citizens; some programs open to all Saxman residents
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What’s the difference?
A service may have its own membership, shareholder or residency requirements. Check the wording on each service.
- Shareholder services
- Check the corporation’s requirements.
- Tribal programs
- Check the program’s enrollment requirements.
- Borough services
- Check the service’s residency requirements.
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