Voice of the Arctic Iñupiat
Our Voice. Our Vision.
Our Story
Voice of the Arctic Iñupiat (VOICE) was formed in 2015 as a 501(c)(4), creating a communication network amongst North Slope communities to establish a unified voice for our region and people. Today, our twenty-two member organizations work together to ensure that our collective voice is heard and respected-locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally.
Pisikput (Our Mission)
VOICE is dedicated to preserving and advancing North Slope Iñupiat cultural and economic self-determination.
Sivuniqput (Our Vision)
We are the unified Voice of the Arctic. We are the people of the Arctic Slope. We join together to speak as one on issues that affect our well-being. Our voice will be heard and represent our views on issues related to the cultural and economic sustainability of our communities. We are empowered by our collective representation to address the needs of our people.
Pautaqput (Our Purpose)
Developing local advocacy and engagement for the Iñupiat of the North Slope to state, federal and international forums addressing Arctic issues; promoting an understanding of the North Slope economy within the region and encourage culturally safe and responsible development for economic sustainability; developing local content and responses with respect to activities within the region that allow for protection of the lands, waters and subsistence resources used by the Arctic Iñupiat for thousands of years; acting to protect the interests of the Arctic Iñupiat; becoming the local knowledge center for the communities and people regarding developments in the Arctic Slope region; and being a conduit for information transfer with outside organizations, including both governmental and non-governmental entities.
Advocacy
VOICE engages with state, national, and international leaders on issues important to North Slope Iñupiat communities on behalf of its members.
Education
VOICE educates policymakers and other leaders to help key audiences understand the North Slope’s unique challenges and way of life.
Convening
VOICE brings together North Slope entities, policymakers, and non-government organizations for dialogue about the region’s most important issues.