About Us

The Native Village of Gakona (NVG) is a Federally Recognized Tribe that exercises its sovereign authority to conduct the day to day business for it’s tribal members to promote the social, economic, and cultural well-being.

The NVG offers a variety of services to the community including tribal enrollment, Indian Child Welfare Association services, Indian General Assistance Program services, Tribal Response Program services, Tribal Justice Department, Tribal Social Services Department, Victims Services, and a multipurpose facility for events.


Meet the Staff:

Charlene Nollner – Executive Director – Tribal Administrator/Bookkeeper

Ariana Dougall – Executive Assistant

Derrick Sinyon – Environmental Manager

Edward Winishut – Environmental Coordinator/After School Program

Vacant – Social Services Manager

Agnes Denny – Family Services Case Manager


Tribal Governance

Linda Pete – President

Robert Sequak – Vice President

Holli Nollner – Treasurer/Secretary

Bradley Sinyon – Council Member

Shawnee Frank – Council Member


Tribal Justices

Linda Pete – Presiding Judge

Bradley Sinyon – Judge

Robert Sequak – Judge