Nunakauiak
Yup'ik
Corporation
An Alaska Native village corporation serving Toksook Bay, Alaska, United States
Our mission is sustainability in observance of our tradition and ownership of our lands.
Literally translated, Yup’ik means “real people”. We value the traditional practice of sharing what we have with our community and replenishing what we use. We aspire to work together and enjoy introducing our Yup’ik culture and way of life to our visitors.
We are enthusiastic about the ownership and sustainability of our lands and committed to growing our portfolio, prospering for our shareholders and providing for generations to come.
SUSTAINABILITY
Nunakauiak Yup'ik Corporation strives to create a self sustaining community utilizing the natural resources our land and environment provide.
Ecological balance and preservation of our land is vital to our community. For generations we have harvested our food from the sea and tundra. People of all ages in our village contribute to preparing what we fish and hunt in one way or another. If someone is doing without we share what we have. We take care of each other.
Thriving Ecosystem
Natural Resources
Photos: Jimmie Lincoln
LAND OWNERSHIP
We are conscientiously expanding our resources with a long-term approach to ensure future generations are able to rely on the same freedoms gifted by the lands and resources we enjoy today.
114 miles west of the region hub community of Bethel, Toksook Bay is the largest village on Nelson Island, linked to the other two Bearing Sea island villages by snow machine trails across the tundra.
TRADITION
Key Yup'ik traditions cultivated by the ancients have been passed down through the generations - respect for elders, sharing food, sharing dance and keeping our native practices and language alive.
In this 21st century traditions can get lost in lieu of technology. It is to our benefit to be educated about modern processes and global connections, while continuing to value our customs and heritage. Children are encouraged to learn and speak Yungtun, the Yup'ik language, in addition to English - our schools use both languages. Culture is a vibrant aspect of our daily lives, woven into hobbies, classes and and community events.
Photos: Jimmie Lincoln
