ALASKA NATIVE SISTERHOOD ASSOCIATION

WRANGELL, AK

20230713-FS-JC-WrangellPetroglyphs-0005 Many locations in Alaska feature petoglyphs by the shoreline, indicative of cultures hundreds, if not thousands of years ago. USDA Forest Service photo by Jacqueline Chandler.
20230713-FS-JC-WrangellPetroglyphs-0005 Credit: Forest Service Alaska Region, USDA

The Alaska Native Sisterhood Association (ANSA) in Wrangell, AK is a non-profit organization founded in 1915. The organization was created with the goal of providing a unified voice for Native Alaskan women and advocating for their rights and interests. ANSA is open to all women of Alaska Native ancestry, and it works to promote and protect the rights and interests of Alaska Native women and their families.

ANSA focuses on a variety of issues, including education, health, housing, economic development, and cultural preservation. The organization works with local, state, and federal governments to ensure that Alaska Native women are represented in policy decisions and that their rights are respected and protected. ANSA also provides a variety of services for Alaska Native women, including legal services, educational opportunities, job training, and health services.

ANSA is led by a board of directors, which is composed of Alaska Native women from communities throughout the state. The board is responsible for setting the organization’s goals and ensuring that its mission is carried out.

The organization also works closely with other Alaska Native organizations to promote unity and collaboration among native women. ANSA hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including conferences, workshops, and gatherings. These events provide an opportunity for Alaska Native women to come together to discuss issues and build relationships.

ANSA is committed to advocating for the rights of Alaska Native women and preserving the culture and history of the Alaska Native people. Through its work, ANSA seeks to empower Native women and ensure that they receive the respect and resources they deserve.

ALASKA NATIVE SISTERHOOD ASSOCIATION is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in WRANGELL AK. US MID #8400200156

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

Contact ALASKA NATIVE SISTERHOOD ASSOCIATION

ALASKA NATIVE SISTERHOOD ASSOCIATION
PO BOX 2
WRANGELL
AK
99929-0002

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ALASKA NATIVE SISTERHOOD ASSOCIATION Information

MID # 8400200156
Name ALASKA NATIVE SISTERHOOD ASSOCIATION
Alternate Name ALASKA NATIVE SISTERHOOD ASSOCIATION
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 926002336
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 56.471668, -132.387186
CODES FIPS State Code: 02
FIPS County Code: 275
US Census Tract: 000300
US Census Block: 3008