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Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA)

A 1971 federal law that settled long-standing land claims by Alaska Natives, establishing regional and village corporations and providing them with land and money in exchange for extinguishing aboriginal claims.

Settlement Trust

A trust established by an Alaska Native corporation under ANCSA to hold assets and make distributions or provide benefits to its Native shareholders and their descendants, often for cultural, educational, or economic purposes.

Aged, blind, or disabled individual

A person who meets specific criteria defined by federal law (specifically the Social Security Act) for age (typically 65 or older), visual impairment (legally blind), or a severe physical or mental condition that prevents them from working (disability).

Native or descendant of a Native

Refers to a person who is an Alaska Native or a direct descendant of an Alaska Native, as defined under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, typically linked to enrollment in a Native corporation.

Eligibility for certain programs

The requirements an individual must meet to qualify for benefits from federal assistance programs, often based on factors like income, resources, age, or disability status.