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AnnouncementNew Alaska cruise ship hosts marine mammal observer to better prevent whale strikes
A new Alaska cruise ship has hired a marine mammal observer to help prevent whale strikes, which remain common despite legal protections requiring vessels to stay 100+ yards from humpback whales.
AnnouncementHonoring the Life and Legacy of James "Jimmy" Stotts
UIC announces the passing of James "Jimmy" Stotts, a respected Iñupiaq leader and former UIC Board Chairman, and shares a tribute to his life and legacy.
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Utqiaġvik CommunityIÑU 210 Summer Camp Update
Iḷisaġvik College provides an update on the IÑU 210 summer camp, which started on Sunday, June 1, highlighting the campers' learning of Iñupiaq worldview, sealskin & beading, ivory scrimshaw, and the Niġliaq experience.
AnnouncementArctic Slope Community Calendar and Announcements (June 1-7, 2026)
This weekly Arctic Slope community calendar for June 1-7, 2026, details upcoming events like the Summer Youth and Lunch Programs, Portuguese Heritage Gathering, Saturday Market, and Sunday Service, in addition to community announcements on job openings, grants, a survey (open until July 31), a raffle (tickets close June 30), and educational resources.
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Utqiaġvik CommunityAAPI Culture Night
An AAPI Culture Night was hosted on May 30th to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by sharing food, song, dance, and storytelling.
Organizations & resources
Arctic Slope Community Foundation (ASCF)
Visit siteIñupiat Heritage Center (IHC)
Visit siteIḷisaġvik College (Iñupiaq Studies)
Visit siteASRC (Iñupiat Culture Section)
Visit siteICAS (Cultural Preservation & Tribal News)
Visit siteTuzzy Consortium Library (Historical Archives)
Visit siteNorth Slope Borough (Historical Resources)
Visit siteAlaska Native Heritage Center
Visit siteArctic Slope Native Association (ASNA) Culture
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