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Representing the 8 communities of Alaska’s North Slope. to preserve our traditions, protect our lands, and shape our future.

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Communities:

Voice of the Arctic Iñupiat serves the eight communities of Alaska’s North Slope Borough – the northernmost municipality in the United States, encompassing nearly 95,000 square miles. The North Slope region stretches from the Brooks Range north to the Arctic Ocean, with its western coastline along the Chukchi Sea and its eastern shores on the Beaufort Sea. The North Slope Iñupiat have inhabited these lands for thousands of years and have a rich cultural history that is based around subsistence activities and surviving on the resources from the land and sea.

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Utqiaġvik, AK:

As the northernmost community in the United States, Utqiaġvik sits at the confluence of the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas. Situated 320 miles above the Arctic Circle, it serves as the administrative and economic capital of the North Slope Borough. Utqiaġvik serves as the regional center for healthcare and education, housing the headquarters for several key organizations including the North Slope Borough, City of Utqiagvik, Arctic Slope Regional Corporation and Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation. Despite its role as a modern hub, the community remains deeply rooted in Iñupiat traditions, with subsistence whaling, hunting, and fishing forming the core of its local economy.

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Tikigaq (Point Hope, AK):

Point Hope, or Tikiġaq, is a historic Iñupiat village located on the southern tip of the Lisburne Peninsula, bordered by the Chukchi Sea. As the second-largest village in the region, it is home for the Tikiġaq Corporation, the Native Village of Point Hope, and the City of Point Hope. Tikiġaq is recognized as one of the best locations in the Alaskan Arctic for marine hunting, with rich traditions rooted in bowhead whale, seal, and walrus harvesting. Archaeological evidence confirms the Tikiġaġmiut have occupied this site continuously for over 2,000 years. The community is also known for successfully opposing the controversial Project Chariot in the post-WWII era—a U.S. plan to detonate nuclear devices nearby. This victory was largely due to the activism of local artist and veteran Howard Rock, who founded the Tundra Times newspaper to draw attention to the plans.

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Kali (Point Lay, AK):

Point Lay, or Kali, is a coastal village on along the Chukchi Sea, protected by the open ocean by the Kasegaluk Lagoon the community is home to 229 residents. Mirroring North Slope traditions, subsistence hunting is central to life in Point Lay. The village is known for its annual beluga whale harvest, which is vital for feeding the entire community. Residents also participate in bowhead whaling and other subsistence activities like fishing for sustenance. Point Lay is home to the Cully Corporation and the Native Village of Point Lay.

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Olgoonik (Wainwright, AK):

Olgoonik, or Wainwright, is situated along the Northern coast along the Chukchi Sea and Wainwright Inlet. Wainwright is the third largest village in the North Slope Borough with over 550 residents. The community’s identity is deeply rooted in its ancestral heritage. Residents maintain strong cultural traditions, including subsistence practices such as whaling, hunting and fishing. The community is home to Olgoonik Corporation, City of Wainwright and the Village of Wainwright. Wainwright is one of four North Slope communities within the boundaries of the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska.

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Atqasuk, AK:

Atqasuk is located at the southern extent of the Arctic Coastal Plain of Northern Alaska, approximately 60 miles south of Utqiaġvik. It lies entirely within the boundaries of the National Petroleum Reserve‐Alaska along the Meade River. It was once home to an historic coal mine that provided fuel for government and private facilities during and after World War II. The Meade river, a primary subsistence transportation corridor, provides access to inland resources such as fish, migratory birds, berries, and caribou to sustain the population of close to 300 mostly Iñupiaq residents. Atqasuk is home to Atqasuk Corporation, the City of Atqasuk and the Native Village of Atqasuk.

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Nuiqsut, AK:

In 1973, 27 families moved back to their traditional hunting and camping grounds along the Kuukpik (Colville) River, resettling the village of Nuiqsut. During the first year, residents lived in tents before permanent structures were constructed. The resettlement of Nuiqsut is a pivotal event in the recent history of the region. Situated on the Kuukpik River delta, Nuiqsut is another North Slope community situated entirely within the boundaries of the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska. It is home to approximately 411 Nuiqsagmiut residents, most of whom are Iñupiaq. The residents rely on subsistence traditions to provide for their community including fall whaling, fishing, hunting and gathering. Nuiqsut is home to Kuukpik Corporation, the City of Nuiqsut and the Native Village of Nuiqsut.

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Kaktovik, AK:

Located on a Beaufort Sea barrier island near the Canadian border, Kaktovik is a community of 250 residents and the only village within the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). While the Iñupiaq people maintain deep traditional ties to the surrounding land and sea, the townsite was forcibly relocated three times for U.S. military operations.

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Anaktuvuk Pass, AK:

Situated in the Brooks Range, Anaktuvuk Pass is home to approximately 350 Nunamiut (inland Iñupiat), Alaska’s last formerly nomadic indigenous group. Although the village was settled in the 1940s, the subsequent establishment of Gates of the Arctic National Park enclosed their traditional lands. This designation severely restricted the community’s movement and year-round access to vital subsistence resources, particularly for caribou hunters. Today, the village remains a cultural hub governed by the Naqsragmiut Tribal Council and the Nunamiut Corporation.

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Communities:

Voice of the Arctic Iñupiat serves the eight communities of Alaska’s North Slope Borough – the northernmost municipality in the United States encompassing nearly 95,000 square miles. The North Slope, or Arctic Slope region, stretches from the Brooks Range north to the Arctic Ocean, with its western coastline along the Chukchi Sea and its eastern shores on the Beaufort Sea. Its remoteness, geography and climate present unique challenges and opportunities for the region and its inhabitants.