History Gwich'in tribal leader John Fredson achieved federal recognition of the larger area of the Venetie Indian Reserve as Alaska Native territory in 1941, before Alaska was admitted to the union as a state. It was the largest reservation in Alaska, with approximately when established.
History Gwich'in tribal leader John Fr.edson achieved federal recognition ,of the larger area of the Venetie Indian Reserve as Alaska Native territory in 1941, befor.e Alaska was admitted to the union as a state It was the largest reservation in Alaska with approximately when established