In 1971, the United States Congress passed the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANSCA). President Richard Nixon signed the bill allowing for 13 regional corporations and many village corporations that cover the State of Alaska, including Minto. When ANCSA was passed, Minto formed Seth De Ya Ah Corporation. The name derives from the merging of two words: Seth as in Seth Jeda’ or Sawtooth mountain, mixed with Chief Charlie’s first name Yit De Ya Ah. This decision was made by the elders, to honor the old way of life, ultimately choosing the name Seth-De-Ya-Ah.