Corporation Profile The Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association, Inc. is the federally recognized tribal organization of the Aleut people in Alaska. It was created by the merger of two predecessor organizations: The Aleut League, formed in 1966, and the Aleutian Planning Commission, formed a few years later. APIA was chartered in 1976 as a nonprofit corporation in the State of Alaska. APIA contracts with federal, state and local governments as well as securing private funding to provide a broad spectrum of services throughout the region. These services include health, education, social, psychological, employment and vocational training, and public safety services. A 13-member Board of Directors governs the Association. Each director serves a three-year term, represents one of 13 constituent Aleut Tribal Governments, and is appointed by the community's tribal organization. The board establishes overall policy and direction for APIA and appoints a president/chief executive officer to administer the Association. Our Mission To promote self-sufficiency and independence of the Unangax by advocacy, training, technical assistance, and economic enhancement. To assist in meeting health, safety, and well-being of each Unangax community; and To promote, strengthen, and preserve the Unangax cultural heritage.