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Native Village of Barrow
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About
Federally recognized tribal government of Utqiaġvik supporting Iñupiat rights, family welfare, housing and self-sufficiency.
Source: nvb-nsn.gov
Contact & hours
Phone
907-852-4411
Call Native Village of BarrowAddress
6090 Boxer St, Utqiagvik, AK 99723; P.O. Box 1130, Barrow, Alaska 99723
DirectionsOrganization’s page says · 6090 Boxer Street, Barrow, AK, United States, 99723 · source · Checked Oct 19, 2026
Website
nvb-nsn.gov
Open websiteOrganization’s page
facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550259870223
Open their pageSources: nvb-nsn.gov 2 (checked Oct 12, 2026) · Organization’s page (checked Oct 19, 2026) · Official website (checked Oct 19, 2026)
Service area1
Utqiaġvik
Source: nvb-nsn.gov
Posts mention1
Utqiaġvik
Communities named in their posts and events — not a declared service area.
Current notices1
Upcoming events1
Native Village of Barrow Annual Meeting and Council Election
Sat, Dec 12 · 8:00 AM AKST
Barrow High School Auditorium · Utqiaġvik
Hosted by Native Village of Barrow
Services & programs30
Native Village of Barrow
Who can applyAN/AI enrolled in a federally recognized tribe or with CDIB, living in NVB service area
Where6090 Boxer St, Utqiaġvik, AK 99723
Native Village of Barrow Housing (NAHASDA)
Who can applyLow-income enrolled NVB tribal members
Where6090 Boxer St, Utqiaġvik, AK 99723
Native Village of Barrow
Who can applyNVB tribal members, 1/4+ Native blood, 1 year Barrow residency
Where6090 Boxer St, Utqiaġvik, AK 99723
DeadlinesAVT applications · rolling; Higher Education (fall) · Aug 15, 2026; Higher Education (spring) · Dec 15, 2026; Higher Education (summer) · May 15, 2027
Native Village of Barrow
Who can applyNative students age 3 – grade 12 (NVB service area)
NVB help paying for child care
Who can applyEnrolled NVB member children 4 wks–12 yrs; parent meets 20-hr/week activity rule
Become an NVB relative childcare provider
Who can applySee provider requirements on the application; this is separate from applying for help with your own child’s care.
Sources: nvb-nsn.gov 2 (last checked Sep 4, 2026 · Update pending)
Job posts2
Executive Director Job Opening
The Native Village of Barrow is accepting applications for the position of Executive Director Application and Job Description: https://nvb-nsn.gov/executive-director-2/ Questions please email: NVBHR.Director@nvb-nsn.gov
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WE ARE HIRING
WE’RE HIRING! The Native Village of Barrow is excited to continue building our Childcare Team! We are looking for dependable, caring, and motivated individuals who want to make a positive difference for our children and families. Current openings include Teachers, Teacher Aides, Substitute Teachers, Janitorial Services, and a Child Care Administrator. If you have a heart for working with children and want to be part of creating a safe, welcoming, and nurturing environment for our youngest tribal members, we encourage you to apply! Apply online: nvb-nsn.gov/careers/ Workforce Development: 907-852-4411 workforcedev@nvb-nsn.gov Please share and help us spread the word!
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Latest updates37
Calling All Local Artists! The Native Village of Barrow Childcare Center is looking for talented local artists to help us create a welcoming, culturally rich learning environment for our children! We are seeking artwork, traditional and culturally inspired learning materials, educational tools, classroom displays, and creative pieces that reflect our Iñupiaq culture, traditions, and community. Our goal is to surround our children with meaningful pieces that celebrate who we are, where we come from, and the traditions we want to carry forward to future generations. Interested in contributing your creativity? We’d love to hear from you! Please share and help us reach our local artists!
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PUBLIC NOTICE NATIVE VILLAGE OF BARROW ADMINISTRATION BUILDING CLOSURE Thursday, October 29, 2026 Due to inclement weather conditions, the Native Village of Barrow (NVB) Administration Building will be CLOSED today, October 29, 2026, for the safety of our employees and community members. Quyanaq for your understanding. Please stay safe and warm!
Photos & flyers43
Departments & offices12
Tribal Operations
Handles enrollment, tribal IDs, membership records and genealogy support.
Who it servesNVB tribal members and enrollment applicants.
How to get helpUse the Tribal Membership Enrollment form; contact Tribal Operations for IDs or membership affidavits.
Social Services
Provides child protection, foster care, ICWA family support and crime-victim advocacy.
Who it servesNVB tribal members.
How to get helpProspective foster parents complete Tribal Foster Care License Application; renewal form is also linked.
Tribal Courts
Handles child protection, adoption, guardianship and culturally based juvenile services.
Who it servesTribal families; Juvenile Healing to Wellness Court serves ages 0–21.
Housing / NAHASDA
Supports construction, repairs, rehabilitation, homelessness, rent/deposit assistance and foreclosure prevention.
Who it servesLow-income tribal members.
How to get helpDownload Housing Application/NAHASDA form or collect at 6090 Boxer St; return in person, by email or fax.
Workforce Development & Childcare Services
Provides higher education, vocational training, General Assistance, child care and Johnson O’Malley school support.
Who it servesEligible NVB members; program criteria differ.
How to get helpDownload forms or collect at the main office; submit in person or email workforcedev@nvb-nsn.gov.
ARPA Department
Lists 2026 rent/mortgage, emergency, homelessness, elder, treatment, appliance, medical travel, bereavement and winter-gear support.
Who it servesNVB members; age, income and hardship criteria vary by program. HAF deadline has passed.
How to get helpUse the named program application; submit complete documents in person, by fax or arpa.application@nvb-nsn.gov.
Environmental Protection Department
Protects tribal lands, subsistence resources and environmental interests in development.
Who it servesTribal community.
How to get helpThe page offers a Clean Up Crew Request for Service.
NALEMP Department
Remediates environmental harm from historical military activities on tribal lands.
Who it servesTribal lands and community subsistence areas.
Realty
Supports Native allotments, restricted deeds, probate, land transactions, access rights and repatriation.
Who it servesTribal members owning or inheriting restricted trust land or deeds, including USS 4615 Barrow Townsite.
Tribal Transportation
Plans and maintains roads and improves access to housing and community services.
Who it servesNative Village of Barrow community.
Wildlife / Young Hunter’s Program
Protects subsistence resources and teaches youth hunting, safety and traditional skills.
Who it servesYouth and the tribal community.
How to get helpComplete Youth Registration, Permissions and Waiver of Liability; return to NVB Wildlife Department. Volunteer application also linked.
Sources: nvb-nsn.gov 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 (checked Oct 12, 2026)
Public meetings & records1
Native Village of Barrow Annual Meeting and Council Election
Sat, Dec 12 · 8:00 AM AKST
Barrow High School Auditorium · Utqiaġvik
Hosted by Native Village of Barrow
Schedules
Tribal Operations public hours
Monday closed; Tuesday 10am–4:30pm; Wednesday–Thursday 1–4:30pm; Friday 9am–noon. Closed lunch; other times by appointment. · NVB Tribal Operations
Higher education deadlines
December 15, May 15 and August 15; AVT applications accepted year-round. · NVB Workforce Development
Sources: nvb-nsn.gov 2 (checked Oct 12, 2026)
Good to know
- Workforce child-care aid: tribal children age 4 weeks–12 years; parents/guardians need 20 hours weekly qualifying activity. GA: Native/Indian, tribal enrollment or CDIB, living in NVB service area.
- Higher education: at least 1/4 Native blood, full-time study and 2.0 GPA; up to five years. AVT: at least 1/4 Native blood and one year Barrow residency; trade/nursing training.
- Johnson O’Malley supports Native students age 3 through grade 12. Submit a signed letter/email with student, guardian, residency and requested school expense details.
- ARPA HAF required all work and payments by September 30, 2026. That deadline is past as of this profile’s October 12, 2026 review.
- ARPA rent/mortgage applicants must be 18+; treatment support applicants 13+ need treatment enrollment proof. Medical-travel and bereavement pages specify no age limit.
- ARPA Elder Stipend uses a signed agreement with tribal number and birth date, submitted to arpa.elder@nvb-nsn.gov. Funding availability must be checked.
- The court page excludes divorce, ordinary child-custody disputes, felony criminal cases and monetary lawsuits from its services.
Sources: nvb-nsn.gov 2 3 (checked Oct 12, 2026)
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When someone passes — City of Utqiaġvik burial permit & cemetery, and who else to call
Provided by City of Utqiaġvik
Source: utqiagvik.us
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- Official pages (nvb-nsn.gov)Read · Checked Oct 12, 2026
- About the organization, from its pageRead · Checked Oct 19, 2026
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