Metlakatla Indian Community

The Metlakatla Indian Community (MIC) is located on the Annette Islands and is the only Indian Reserve in Alaska. The Reserve is 20 miles South of Ketchikan, AK, and is typically reached by seaplane, boat, or ferry. The economy of MIC is tied to fishing, seafood processing, services, tourism, and forest products. As of the 2020 U.S. Census, the population is about 1,562, with 625 housing units included.

The MIC’s Annette Islands Reserve (AIR) was established under its Constitution and By-Laws, approved on August 23, 1944, under the Indian Reorganization Act. MIC governs and enforces the Reserve’s rules and regulations.

The MIC Tribal Council conducts the legislative function of the city, approves the budget, plans for capital improvements, approves major land transactions, and more. Tribal Council meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month.