Frequently Asked Questions
How do I notify OHNC of an address change?
Shareholders may submit a written notification to the OHNC, Box 71, Old Harbor, AK 99643. It must be signed by the shareholder and include the shareholder’s name, new address, telephone number, birth date, and social security number.
How do I notify OHNC of a name change?
If a shareholder has a legal name change, he or she should submit written notification of the name change with a copy of the legal document authorizing the change (e.g. marriage certificate, divorce decree specifically restoring former name, adoption decree, etc.) to the OHNC office.
How do I obtain direct deposit?
Direct Deposit information can be obtained by calling the Old Harbor Native Corporation offices. Or visit the Direct Deposit Information Page.
Are there other resources for help when a loved one dies?
You should also contact the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Social Services in Juneau, Alaska toll-free at (800) 645-8397.
Bureau of Indian Affairs
3601 C Street, Suite 1100
Anchorage AK 99503
Or visit their website
Whom do I contact for Certificate of Indian Blood?
To obtain a Certificate of Indian Blood, contact
Bureau of Indian Affairs
3601 C Street, Suite 1100
Anchorage, Alaska, 99503
Telephone (907) 271-4084
Toll-free 1-800-645-8465
Fax (907) 271-4090
Shareholders may request that their enrollment number and the corporation where they are enrolled be included on the certificate. Alaska Native children and persons not on the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) roll may also request a Certificate of Indian Blood. The request must be accompanied by a copy of a birth certificate.
How do I become an OHNC member or shareholder? How can my child or grandchild become a member or shareholder?
Native corporation stock cannot be sold and enrollment to the corporation closed in the 1970s. Today, the only way to become a shareholder is to receive stock through inheritance or as a gift from an OHNC shareholder. For a gifting packet, contact
Old Harbor Native Corporation
Box 71
Old Harbor, AK 99643
Or visit the Inter Vivos Gifting page
How do I apply for a scholarship or grant?
The Old Harbor Scholarship Foundation Inc., a non-profit corporation, has been established to provide financial assistance in the form of scholarships for post-secondary education. These are available to shareholders, lineal descendants and their dependents only. Interested applicants need to supply the following:
- A complete Old Harbor Scholarship Foundation Application
- A most recent official grade transcript
- Written evidence of acceptance from school
- One letter of recommendation from a person known by you at least two years.
Applications are to be mailed or delivered to:
Old Harbor Scholarship Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 71, Old Harbor, AK 99643.
It is important to submit all required information. Incomplete applications will receive low priority and may be rejected. You may also download the application
How do I support the Old Harbor Scholarship Foundation?
You may send donations to the Old Harbor Scholarship Foundation at the following address:
Old Harbor Scholarship Foundation, Inc.,
P.O. Box 71,
Old Harbor, AK 99643.
Contact Shareholders Relations at 907-286-2286 with any questions. Your support is greatly appreciated.