Seldovia Village Tribe

Seldovia Village Tribe, IRA is a federally recognised, sovereign and self-governing Tribe based in Seldovia, Alaska. Established in 1934, it serves Native and non-Native residents of the Southern Kenai Peninsula through healthcare, social services, economic development, education and community programmes. The Tribe counts more than 677 tribal members and draws on a heritage blend of Aleut, Yupik, Alutiiq and Athabascan peoples.

Operations span a range of service lines. SVT Health & Wellness runs healthcare and wellness programmes for community members of all ages; the Seldovia Bay Ferry provides ferry transportation in Seldovia Bay; and Environmental Services supports the local community. Together these cover sectors including healthcare, social services, tribal administration, education, transportation, environmental services and cultural preservation.

Further programmes address specific groups and needs: Youth and Family Services, Elder Services, Emergency Services and general Community Services, alongside Cultural Stewardship Programmes devoted to preserving tribal culture, tradition and heritage. Work is organised around a stated commitment to walking with each community member through all stages of life.

Geographic presence is concentrated in Seldovia and the wider Southern Kenai Peninsula, from Seldovia and beyond. The organisation operates as a sovereign Tribal entity serving residents of all ages.