The Alaska Native Justice Center (ANJC) promotes justice through culturally based
advocacy, prevention, and intervention services
to restore dignity, respect, and humanity to all Alaska Native people
We moved! We’re now at 2550 Denali St.
Lifting Up
ANJC serves as a bridge between Alaska Native people and the justice system. We advocate for justice and work in partnership with community and statewide agencies.
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recent Success Stories
Full Circle: Former Color of Justice Participant Returns to ANJC as Law Clerk
At 14, Sam Schimmel participated in the Color of Justice, a program that strives to get young people interested in careers in the legal field. …
Journey to Justice: A Law Clerk’s 10-Week Adventure at the Alaska Native Justice Center
Alaska doesn’t have a law school. Recruiting attorneys from the Lower 48 is difficult, and finding attorneys with experience in Alaska Native law is even …
Over $100,000 Raised During ANJC’s Voices for Justice Campaign
The funds will support ANJC’s mission of justice for all Alaskans Alaska Native Justice Center kicked off its 29th annual Voices for Justice fundraiser with …
upcoming Events
recent Legal Policy Updates
Opportunities for Tribes to Collaborate with the State of Alaska
There are several options for Alaska Tribes to work with the State on justice-related matters. One of the options provides an opportunity to become involved …
Brackeen v. Haaland decision does not impact the Indian Child Welfare Act in Alaska
After waiting over a year, the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, issued an opinion in Brackeen v. Haaland upholding Congress’ authority to enact the …
Secretary Haaland launches new Missing & Murdered Unit
A few weeks into her new role as Secretary of the Interior, Deb Haaland has prioritized the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) crisis. Last …
Community Impact
Advocacy for Victims
individuals received services for domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, dating violence or stalking
Legal Representation
of protective orders taken to trial were granted
Justice Advocacy & Education
tribal ICWA members received training and education