Knugank (Olsonville)

Located near Dillingham, the Knugank Tribal Council is attempting to obtain formal federal recognition as a tribal government. The Knugnak tribal area, historically known as "Kanakanak", is located south of present day Dillingham on the west side of the Nushagak Bay.

Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation manages Kanakanak Hospital, a critical access facility, which is Joint Commission accredited, receives Health and Human Services funding, and is covered through the Federal Tort Claim Act with respect to certain health or health-related claims, including liability for medical malpractice claims, for its officers, board members, employees, and certain health profession contractors and health profession volunteers. Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation is recognized by the US Government and State of Alaska as a tribal organization under PL 93-638.