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# The Native Village of Dot Lake

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://www.dotlakevillage.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [Dot Lake Village Continues Building Safer, Stronger Communities Through Culture, Public Safety, and Victim Services](https://www.dotlakevillage.org/2026/07/17/dot-lake-village-continues-building-safer-stronger-communities-through-culture-public-safety-and-victim-services/) - DOT LAKE, Alaska — Dot Lake Village has marked a year of significant progress in public safety, community wellness, and cultural revitalization as the Tribe continues expanding services for residents and the broader Interior Alaska region. This summer, Dot Lake Village welcomed youth and families to its 2026 Culture Camp, bringing together Elders, community leaders,
- [Native Village of Dot Lake Begins Self-Governance Compacting Process with the Bureau of Indian Affairs](https://www.dotlakevillage.org/2026/06/26/native-village-of-dot-lake-begins-self-governance-compacting-process-with-the-bureau-of-indian-affairs/) - DOT LAKE VILLAGE, ALASKA - June 26, 2026 The Native Village of Dot Lake is pleased to announce that it has officially begun the process of entering into a Self-Governance Compact with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, marking a significant milestone in the Tribe’s continued efforts to strengthen tribal sovereignty, expand local control of programs
- [Dot Lake Village Police Department](https://www.dotlakevillage.org/2026/06/15/dot-lake-village-police-department/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dot Lake Village Police Department Expands Public Safety Services with New Chief and Police Officer DOT LAKE, ALASKA — June 2026 — The Native Village of Dot Lake is pleased to announce the hiring of Darrell Hildebrand as Chief of Police and the official transition of Doug Paradise as Tribal Police Officer
- [From Crisis to Community Safety](https://www.dotlakevillage.org/2026/05/26/from-crisis-to-community-safety/) - How Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction Helped Transform Dot Lake Village For years, the residents of Dot Lake Village faced escalating crime, drug activity, vandalism, and violence with little immediate law enforcement support available to the community. Located along the Alaska Highway in the Upper Tanana region, the small rural Alaska Native village often waited extended
- [Notice of Village Council Election and Annual Tribal Membership Meeting](https://www.dotlakevillage.org/2026/05/26/notice-of-village-council-election-and-annual-tribal-membership-meeting/) - The Dot Lake Village Council will be conducting their Annual Tribal Membership Meeting and Village Council Election at 11 a.m. July 7, 2026, at the Dot Lake Community Hall. Tribal members are encouraged to cast their ballots. Individuals must be present at the Community Hall to vote. One seat is up for election, Seat E,
- [Culture Camp: Passing Down Knowledge, Strengthening Community](https://www.dotlakevillage.org/2025/08/20/culture-camp-passing-down-knowledge-strengthening-community/) - The 2025 Dot Lake Village Culture Camp brought together youth, elders, and instructors for three days of immersive, hands-on learning.
- [Monthly Dot Lake Village Council Meetings](https://www.dotlakevillage.org/2025/03/03/monthly-dot-lake-village-council-meetings/) - The Dot Lake Village Council will begin holding regular meetings of the Tribal Council on the second Saturday of each month at noon.
- [Laundromat Operating Hours Updated](https://www.dotlakevillage.org/2026/01/16/laundromat-operating-hours-updated/) - The laundromat will be open in the below listed operating hours. The laundromat will be closed on all Dot Lake Village Council recognized holidays.
- [2026 Dot Lake Village Holiday Schedule](https://www.dotlakevillage.org/2025/12/08/2026-dot-lake-village-holiday-schedule/) - 2026 Calendar: January 1 – New Year’s Day; January 19– MLK Day; February 16 – Presidents Day; March 13 – Traditional Chief’s Day
- [Monthly Dot Lake Village Council Meetings](https://www.dotlakevillage.org/2025/10/02/monthly-dot-lake-village-council-meetings-2/) - The Dot Lake Village Council will begin holding regular meetings of the Tribal Council on the second Wednesday of each month from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The meetings will be held virtually over Zoom. Pursuant to Article 7, Section 2 of the Dot Lake Constitution (adopted by Tribal Voters on July 9th, 2016), “Regular
- [Burn Permit Information](https://www.dotlakevillage.org/2025/03/26/burn-permit-information/) - Burn permit information and downloadable poster.
- [Dot Lake Community Events January 2025](https://www.dotlakevillage.org/2024/12/31/dot-lake-community-events-january-2025/) - Dot Lake Community Events Jan. 11 TBA Jan. 18 Creatively setting goals to crush in 2025 Jan. 25: Creative mindfulness activities.
- [Dot Lake Community Events: Christmas Time!](https://www.dotlakevillage.org/2024/12/03/dot-lake-community-events-christmas-time/) - Community Events: Dec. 21, Noon-3 p.m., Community Hall. Let's get together and enjoy the Christmas season. Cookie Exchange, Ornament Making.
- [September 2024: No Saturday Events Planned](https://www.dotlakevillage.org/2024/08/30/september-2024-no-saturday-events-planned/) - No Saturday events will be held in September.
- [November 2024 Events](https://www.dotlakevillage.org/2024/11/05/november-2024-events/) - November 2024 Dot Lake Community Events Nov. 2: How to build positive self-esteem.; Nov. 16: Gratefulness scavenger hunt; Nov. 30: Emotions bingo
- [August 2024: No Saturday Events](https://www.dotlakevillage.org/2024/08/02/august-2024-no-saturday-events/) - No Saturday events will be held in August. See you in September!
- [Request For Proposals for Code/Ordinance Development](https://www.dotlakevillage.org/2024/07/11/request-for-proposals-for-code-ordinance-development/) - Dot Lake Village is issuing a request for proposals to develop new Tribal ordinances, revise current ordinances, develop self-help packets, and develop local rules.
- [Keeping an Eye on Air Quality](https://www.dotlakevillage.org/2024/07/10/keeping-an-eye-on-air-quality/) - Alaska is only a little more than halfway through its wildfire season, designated by state law as April 1–Aug. 31. We want to share some air quality resources.
- [Clean Air, Healthy Villages](https://www.dotlakevillage.org/2024/07/09/clean-air-healthy-villages/) - The EPA has put together a set of videos, fact sheets, and outreach ideas to help raise awareness about air pollution in Alaska communities.
- [July 2024 Events](https://www.dotlakevillage.org/2024/07/08/july-2024-events/) - July 2024 Dot Lake Community Events 13th: Elders Luncheon Noon-1 p.m.; 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.: Carol; Topic: Self Esteem; Activity: Self-Portraits (pastels)
- [Dot Lake Village Hosts Second Culture Camp](https://www.dotlakevillage.org/2024/06/14/dot-lake-village-hosts-second-culture-camp/) - The children of Dot Lake Village participated in three full days of experiences based in Athabaskan traditions and customs.
- [Landfill Fire Safety](https://www.dotlakevillage.org/2024/05/16/landfill-fire-safety/) - The state Department of Environmental Conservation has reported that so far this year, three landfill fires have already spread beyond the landfills where they were started.
- [When a Loved One Goes Missing](https://www.dotlakevillage.org/2024/04/16/when-a-loved-one-goes-missing/) - When a Loved One Goes Missing: Resources for Families of Missing American Indian and Alaska Native Adults.
- [April 2024 Events](https://www.dotlakevillage.org/2024/03/28/april-2024-events/) - Dot Lake Community Event Schedule April 2024: April 6 Elders Luncheon, Noon-1 p.m., Team Work Makes the Dream Work; April 13 Elders Luncheon, Noon-1 p.m.
- [Division of Forestry & Fire Protection Classes](https://www.dotlakevillage.org/2024/03/19/division-of-forestry-fire-protection-classes/) - 2024 40-hour Red Card Class for beginning wildland firefighters. RT-130 Wildland Fire Refresher Class for returning firefighters.
- [March 2024 Events](https://www.dotlakevillage.org/2024/03/01/march-2024-events/)
- [Vaccination Clinic March 1](https://www.dotlakevillage.org/2024/02/05/vaccination-clinic-march-1/) - Vaccines save lives! Join Dot Lake Village on Friday, March 1 for a free vaccination clinic at our tribal council offices.
- [Creating Healing Through Shawl Making](https://www.dotlakevillage.org/2023/10/15/creating-healing-through-shawl-making/) - TeeJuh Behavioral Health's Carol Rose held a "Creating Healing Through Shawl Making" class in Dot Lake Village. The topic discussed was community healing.
- [January 2024 Community Events](https://www.dotlakevillage.org/2023/12/27/january-2024-community-events/) - Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27: Elders Luncheon Noon-1 p.m., Community Hall. Jan. 20 1-4 p.m. Clara Goodman will teach beginning Athabascan. Cory Carlo will make fry bread
- [The Native Village of Dot Lake](https://www.dotlakevillage.org/2023/09/20/the-native-village-of-dot-lake/) - Our village was founded on culture, heritage and tradition. We can continue these by showing our pride, strength and resilience by getting COVID-19 vaccines and booster shots. Our village will be hosting our own shot clinic soon so visit here often for dates, times and details.
- [November Events](https://www.dotlakevillage.org/2023/10/25/november-events/) - Here's our list of events for November. Come join us! Elders Luncheons Noon-1 p.m. at the Community Hall, Nov. 4, Nov. 11, Nov. 18 and Nov. 25.
- [Free COVID and Influenza Vaccines](https://www.dotlakevillage.org/2023/10/19/free-covid-and-influenza-vaccines/) - Do you need a COVID-19 or influenza vaccine? GREAT NEWS!!! You can get both FREE starting at 10 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 13, at Dot Lake Council Offices.
- [Are You Struggling?](https://www.dotlakevillage.org/2023/09/12/are-you-struggling/) - Myth: Suicide only affects people with an existing mental health condition. Are you struggling? Free confidential support is available over the phone.
- [Alaska COVID Helpline](https://www.dotlakevillage.org/2023/09/09/alaska-covid-helpline/) - COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective. People who are up-to-date with their vaccines are optimally protected against severe illness and death from COVID.

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.dotlakevillage.org/) - Welcome to the Native Village of Dot Lake, Alaska - Success Led by Community, Heritage and Tradition
- [Education](https://www.dotlakevillage.org/services/education/) - Educational opportunities for our community are important to Dot Lake Village. We are pleased to offer supplemental tribal scholarships to eligible applicants.
- [Tribal ID Cards](https://www.dotlakevillage.org/services/tribal-id-cards/) - Tribal Identification cards must be ordered online. After placing an order the Tribe will process the request, and then mail the card to the Tribal Member’s mailing address listed on the online application.
- [Services](https://www.dotlakevillage.org/services/) - Find Dot Lake Village services, including employment, landfill information, health and vaccination services, laundry hours, and important contact information.
- [Advocacy and Complaint Support](https://www.dotlakevillage.org/services/advocacy/) - We offer a safe way to raise concerns, ask questions, or submit a formal complaint regarding services, treatment, communication, or administrative processes.
- [Tribal Council](https://www.dotlakevillage.org/tribal-council/) - Regular meetings of the Dot Lake Village Tribal Council are held monthly, on a date, time, and place to be determined by majority vote of the Council.
- [Culture Camp](https://www.dotlakevillage.org/community/culture-camp/) - Dot Lake Village’s Culture Camp is a fun way for children of all ages to discover our traditions, language and songs through hands-on activities.
- [Culture Camp 2025](https://www.dotlakevillage.org/community/culture-camp/culture-camp-2025/) - Our 2025 Culture Camp, a 3-day event, took place July 7-9 in Dot Lake Village and surrounding areas. Activities included: Prayer, songs and dances with elders.
- [Community](https://www.dotlakevillage.org/community/) - Dot Lake Village was founded during the 1940s by Doris Charles. Doris moved to the area with her children from Tanacross.
- [Footer Template](https://www.dotlakevillage.org/footer-template/)
- [Landfill](https://www.dotlakevillage.org/services/landfill/) - The landfill and incinerator, located at Dump Road, are open 24/7. For questions or assistance please call the Dot Lake Village Council office at (907) 882-2695
- [News](https://www.dotlakevillage.org/news/) - News and information for and about the Dot Lake Village community.
- [Tribal Court](https://www.dotlakevillage.org/tribal-court/) - Tribal Court is dedicated to providing all tribal members of Dot Lake Village with a fair judicial due process. The Tribal Court meets only as needed.
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.dotlakevillage.org/privacy-policy/) - This is the Native Village of Dot Lake's website. Our website address is: https://www.dotlakevillage.org.
- [Employment](https://www.dotlakevillage.org/services/employment/)
- [Maintenance Page](https://www.dotlakevillage.org/maintenance-page/)

## Categories

- [News](https://www.dotlakevillage.org/category/news/)
- [Agendas](https://www.dotlakevillage.org/category/news/agenda/) - Council Meeting Agendas