Which Native Alaskan entity is a result of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act?

The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA), enacted in 1971, was a landmark legislation that resolved land claims of Alaska Natives and established a framework for their economic development. As a direct result of this act, 13 Alaska Native regional corporations were created to manage the land and resources that were allocated to them. These corporations were formed to provide economic opportunities for Alaska Natives and to ensure that the benefits of the land would be utilized for their communities.

Under ANCSA, each of these corporations received a specific land entitlement and financial compensation, which allowed them to participate actively in resource development and economic activities. This unique structure was intended to promote self-determination and to encourage the economic growth of Alaska Natives in a way that respects their heritage and rights.

Other entities mentioned, while important in their own right, do not stem directly from the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. For example, the Alaska Native Language Institute focuses on language preservation, the Alaska Native Medical Center provides healthcare services, and the Alaska Federation of Natives is an advocacy organization. These entities play significant roles in supporting Alaska Native culture and rights, but they do not represent the direct outcomes of ANCSA like the creation of the regional corporations does.