🪶 Culture
Heritage, Iñupiaq language, Nalukataq, subsistence, and traditions across the Slope.
Contacts
Iñupiat Heritage CenterIñupiat History, Language & Culture · NSBIñupiat Community of the Arctic SlopeLanguage & culture programs · ICASHeads up
Today · Food · Radio
OlenHub
Culture▾
Culture & community · 10 programs
See all ›NVB Wildlife ProgramNative Village of BarrowCallReserve the senior center dining roomNorth Slope Borough Senior Citizens ProgramForm to printVillage fire offices · non-emergency questionsNorth Slope Borough Fire DepartmentCallVolunteer with NSB Fire and EMSNorth Slope Borough Fire DepartmentCallICAS emergency preparedness officeIñupiat Community of the Arctic Slope (ICAS)CallThe Arctic SounderAnchorage Daily News — The Arctic SounderCallDogs & catsNorth Slope Borough Health & Social Services — Public Health OfficeCallASCF grants for community organizationsArctic Slope Community FoundationOnline form
Arctic Adventist Church·NuiqsutWe would love to connect with all the church leaders in Nuiqsut as we prepare to bring Blue Christmas to your community! 🙏🏽
Our hope is to work together with local churches to make this program even more meaningful, bringing comfort, healing, and hope to individuals and families experiencing grief and loss.
If you are a church leader in Nuiqsut or know someone who is, please encourage them to reach out to our Blue Christmas Planning Committee. We would love to collaborate and serve your community together!
1
Iñupiat Community of the Arctic SlopeView organization ›Inuit youth 18-35 checkout this leadership opportunity!
🌟 Applications for the Arctic Youth Conference 2027 are now open!
Apply now for an inspiring event focusing on empowering young people in the Arctic and shaping the future of the region. Don't miss the chance to connect, share and make an impact 🤝
ℹ️ Read more and apply before November 22: https://arctic-council.org/about/kingdom-of-denmarks-chairship-2025-2027/arctic-youth-conference-2027/application-to-attend/
👇Tag someone who should attend in the comments
#ArcticYouth2027 #AYC2027 #YouthEmpowerment
Arctic Council Indigenous Peoples' Secretariat
33 shares
IlisaqativutIḷisaqativut has been working on its online library! The Iḷisaqativut Open Library is a repository of resources and materials for the Iñupiaq language. To access, visit ilisaqativut.org
If you have a resource that you would like to share, you are welcome to email Iḷisaqativut at ilisaqativut@gmail.com.
1712 shares
Iḷisaġvik CollegeView organization ›Please check out our current Iḷisaġvik College Insider for the latest news. The IC Insider includes upcoming trainings, community happenings, highlights, and more!
Use the link here:
https://conta.cc/4iiWg9R
4
BLMOffered by Bureau of Land ManagementListed by OlenHub.Comment on the NPR-A production site rule — BLM is taking written comments on its proposed production site rule for the National Petroleum Reserve and the draft Environmental Impact Statement — lands, waters, subsistence and wildlife. Comments go on the federal record under docket 1004-AF57. Native Village of Barrow is also collecting community input to carry forward. Sign up ›
Arctic Adventist ChurchJoin us for a spirit filled service today!
1PM Bible Study
2PM Main Service
Word today: I will Glory at the Cross🙏🏽
From the organization’s page
Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) — Y-K Navigator / subsistence noticesQuyana Alaska was initially introduced at the 1982 AFN Convention as a ‘thank you’ from AFN to Alaskans statewide for supporting the Native community in a pro-subsistence vote. ‘Quyana’ means ‘thank you’ in Yup’ik. Through the years, this cultural celebration has helped restore our traditional dances and ensure they are passed onto future generations. Quyana Alaska has expanded to two evenings featuring groups from across the state. In all, more than 200 different dance groups have performed. A cultural revival has exploded across rural Alaska, and Quyana Alaska is now a treasured highlight of every Convention.
Quyana Night I – Thursday, October 22, 2026
7:00 p.m. Kasukuak Dancers (Alutiiq)
7:30 p.m. Yaaw Tei Yi (Tlingit / Haida)
8:00 p.m. Acilquq (Yupik)
8:30 p.m. Naqsragmiut Dancers (Iñupiaq)
9:00 p.m. Atx̂am Taliĝisniikangis (Unangax̂)
9:30 p.m. Qasgirmiut Dancers (Yupik)
10:00 p.m. Barrow Dancers (Iñupiaq)
741310283 shares
Inuit Circumpolar Council AlaskaINUIT CIRCUMPOLAR COUNCIL PRESS RELEASE
ICC POSITION PAPER – UPHOLDING THE DISTINCT STATUS AND RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES AT CBD COP17
22 October 2026 —Yerevan, Armenia— The Convention on Biological Diversity’s (CBD) 17th Conference of Parties (COP17) is taking place in Yerevan, Armenia this week. As global discussions on biodiversity intensify, particularly in the face of the triple planetary crisis, Inuit Circumpolar Council (ICC) continues its mission to ensure the rights, culture, and knowledge of Inuit are fully recognized and respected. ICC's focus will continue to be upholding the distinct status and rights of Indigenous Peoples within the convention, and how the recognition of those rights contributes to the conservation of biodiversity.
ICC is committed to preventing the erosion of Inuit rights at international forums, including at the Convention on Biological Diversity. Specifically, the right to self-determination, is upheld and safeguarded, and to reaffirm the importance of the enhanced participation mechanisms that have been established in the informal working group and must be continued in the new Subsidiary Body on Article 8(j) of the convention.
“As affirmed in the 2026 Iqaluit Declaration, Inuit are rights holders and should not be mistaken or conflated with stakeholders. We will continue to advocate for the full, effective, and meaningful participation of Inuit and other Indigenous Peoples at COP17” said Aluki Kotierk, ICC Chair. “Self-determination is a fundamental right and is enshrined in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and ICC will advocate for the self-determined participation of Indigenous Peoples in all matters related to Article 8(j) of the convention.”
ICC has raised concerns regarding the grouping of Indigenous Peoples with other groups, including local communities, at many multi-lateral forums and United Nations conventions for many years. Grouping these separate and distinct groups together has resulted in the slow, incremental erosion of the recognition of the rights of Indigenous Peoples. This practice was enshrined in the Rio Convention in 1992 and has subsequently plagued all the United Nations conventions that were born out of Rio. This language undermines the distinct cultural and legal rights of Indigenous Peoples, including Inuit, who have a unique relationship with the environment and biodiversity.
In preparation for COP17, ICC has identified several key priorities:
1. Affirm the rights of Indigenous Peoples: specifically to self-determination by maintaining and respecting the self-organization of Indigenous Peoples into the seven Indigenous sociocultural regions and respect their processes for selection and nomination of their representatives.
2. Address and resolve conflationary language: align the language in the convention to reflect the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
3. Recognize the critical role of Indigenous Knowledge in the conservation of biodiversity: recognize that Indigenous Knowledge is critical for the conservation of biodiversity, sustainable wildlife management, and for the conservation and sustainable use of marine and coastal biodiversity.
4. Ensure the full and effective participation of Inuit: and facilitate meaningful engagement of Inuit at the CBD regarding all decisions that impact us.
“Our goal is to strengthen and uphold the rights of Indigenous Peoples and not diminish the role of local communities.” said Herb Nakimayak, ICC Vice Chair. “ICC has been advocating for Inuit and Indigenous rights for 50 years, and it is important that Indigenous Peoples are not grouped together with others, including local communities. This is something that needs to be addressed in the Subsidiary Body on Article 8(j),”
ICC’s new position paper can be found on our website here: https://www.inuitcircumpolar.com/position-papers/upholding-the-distinct-status-and-rights-of-indigenous-peoples/
Also attached is a policy paper on addressing language that conflates Indigenous Peoples with local communities:
https://www.inuitcircumpolar.com/wp-content/uploads/FINAL-ICC-Policy-Paper-on-matter-of-local-communities-2.pdf
Contact:
Sofia Geisler
ICC (Greenland)
299 34 22 25
Sofia@inuit.org
Kelly Eningowuk
ICC (Alaska)
907-274-9058
Kelly@iccalaska.org
Cassandra Elliott
ICC (Canada)
613-407-2642
celliott@inuitcircumpolar.comCall 907-274-9058Call 613-407-2642
411 shareIḷisaġvik College·Point LayView organization ›We are so impressed by our brave and caring student, Violet Anniskett for her part in this walrus rescue! She fully embodies the Iñupiaq value, Qiksiksrautiqaġniq Iñuuniaġvigmun "Respect for Nature".
Read/listen to this great Alaska Public Media piece on the events and also in another great article by Alaska's News Source:
https://www.facebook.com/AlaskasNewsSource/posts/pfbid02WMzpM1McHxp53pmnCnNFKmJrq23624XxLDm17z7yh2tWs4WMv9xsnDmMiYKXUUcnl
#ilisagvikcollege #VioletAnniskett Alaska SeaLife Center Alaska Public Media Alaska's News Source
A college student helping research walrus near her hometown of Point Lay, on Alaska's northwest coast, made a startling discovery in mid-September: A baby walrus sandwiched between two carcasses.
That orphaned Pacific walrus calf — named Annautaq after the student's late father — found itself in the care of the Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward, more than 800 miles from the beach where it was found. SeaLife Center staff say the calf is doing well and was recently transferred to a long-term home.
382 shares
I am Inupiaq·Point HopeWe are proud to recognize Jacob Lane III "Oomittuk” of Point Hope in our ASRC’s Shareholder Spotlight series.
A dedicated subsistence provider, Jacob is committed to preserving Iñupiaq culture and passing on Iñupiaq knowledge and traditions to future generations.
After inheriting the 75 whaling crew from his parents, Jacob and Della Lane Jr., Jacob and his family learned how to prepare ugruk (seal) skins for their umiaq, carrying forward a practice that has sustained Iñupiat communities for generations.
As a community leader, search and rescue coordinator, devoted husband and father, Jacob is passionate about teaching the next generation the skills, values and traditions that are central to the Iñupiaq way of life. Through subsistence hunting, whaling and cultural practices such as skin sewing, he is helping ensure this knowledge continues for generations to come.
Quyanaqpak and Taikuu, Jacob, for your contributions to Point Hope and our North Slope communities.
Do you know an ASRC shareholder making a difference in their community? We want to hear about them!
Nominate an ASRC shareholder today: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/019876d75eb87c3ea25ea9ef1341aaa8
Questions? Please email iaminupiaq@iaminupiaq.com.
83119 sharesI am InupiaqReminder: ASRC’s Alaska Native Artists Crafts Bazaar is happening today!
Stop by the lobby of ASRC’s Anchorage office today, Wednesday, October 21, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to support local artists and shop a variety of handmade Alaska Native artwork. We hope to see you there!
Quyanaqpak and Taikuu!
Alaska Native artists: Looking for an opportunity to showcase and sell your handmade artwork?
ASRC invites you to participate in our monthly Alaska Native Artists Crafts Bazaar. The next Bazaar is on Wednesday, October 21, in the lobby of ASRC's Anchorage office.
Anchorage community members are welcome to stop by, support local artists and shop a variety of handmade Alaska Native artwork.
Registration is first-come, first-served, with priority given to ASRC shareholder artists.
For questions or to reserve a table, call 907-339-6000 or email asrcreceptionist@asrc.com.
Please tag or share this post with anyone who may be interested. We’d love to see you there.
Quyanaqpak and Taikuu!Call 907-339-6000
416 shares
Tikigaq School·Point HopeOver the weekend some of the visiting students from Alak and Trapper schools took advantage of the beautiful weather and explored the old homes in Tikigaq. They were exited to learn Tikigaq means pointed finger.
122 sharesInuit Circumpolar Council AlaskaInuit Circumpolar Council’s Executive Council met in person in Ottawa, Canada, and virtually October 13-14, 2026.
The Council members represent ICC across Chukotka, Alaska, Canada, and Kalaallit Nunaat, with two representatives from each country.
The meeting was led by Chair, Aluki Kotierk, and featured in-depth discussions on implementing the Iqaluit Declaration 2026-2030, signed in July at General Assembly in Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada.
151I am Inupiaq·Point HopeReminder to ASRC Shareholders: Fall Photo Submissions Are Still Open!
Share your favorite fall moments for a chance to be featured in future ASRC publications or on social media.
Submit your photo(s) securely here: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/14d4142652e4485681787ed64905f4c3
Fall submissions will be accepted through November 30, 2026.
Quyanaqpak and taikuu for sharing your special fall moments that honor our culture and communities!
Questions? Please email us at iaminupiaq@iaminupiaq.com.
152 shares
St. Patrick Catholic Church"You will be my witnesses… to the ends of the earth." (Acts 1:8)
On this World Mission Sunday, we invite you to learn more about the priests, religious, and lay faithful in Alaska who overcome darkness, danger, and distance to proclaim the Gospel in the Last Frontier.
Visit MissionAlaskaFilm.com for details and tickets to premiere events! From the organization’s page
Voice of the Arctic IñupiatView organization ›Today is Alaska Day, commemorating the official transfer of Alaska to the U.S. from Russia.
It is important to remember that Indigenous communities were not consulted in this process. While we are proud U.S. citizens, our fight for self-determination in our homelands continues.92 sharesIñupiat Community of the Arctic SlopeView organization ›Thank you ICC Alaska for representing and including ICAS in this important international work to give us a voice! #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs
As part of the Inuit Circumpolar Council delegation, ICC Alaska participated in the 2026 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík, Iceland, alongside Inuit leaders, policymakers, researchers, and others in discussions on issues important to Inuit and the circumpolar Arctic.
Throughout the Assembly, ICC representatives advanced Inuit priorities, emphasizing the need to recognize and respect Inuit rights, self-determination and sovereignty, and to ensure meaningful engagement of Inuit in all decisions about the Arctic that affect our people, culture, and way of life.
ICC Alaska spoke on following panels:
Alaskan Inuit Arctic Strategy: The Arctic We Want
Panelists: Bridget Anderson (Arctic Slope Regional Corporation/ICC Alaska), Bobby Evans (Bering Straits Native Corporation/ICC Alaska), and Vernae Angnaboogok (ICC Alaska). Moderator: Cindy Allred (ICC Alaska).
The panel presented the Alaskan Inuit Arctic Strategy: A Statement to the World for the Arctic We Want, developed by Inuit leadership and grounded in Inuit sovereignty and self-determination. We shared our unified vision for the Arctic across five strategic priorities, rooted in our cultural values, lived experiences, and Indigenous Knowledge. The session emphasized the importance of Inuit leadership in shaping Arctic policy and governance and the need for action, partnership, and accountability to ensure the future of the Arctic is led by Inuit.
From Conflict to Co-management: Advancing Alaskan Inuit Food Sovereignty
Panelists: Doreen Leavitt (Iñupiat Community of the Arctic Slope / ICC Alaska) and Nagruk Harcharek (VOICE of the Arctic Iñupiat). Moderator: Vernae Angnaboogok (ICC Alaska).
This session highlighted how Alaskan Inuit have overcome attacks on our food sovereignty, continue to address longstanding institutional and regulatory barriers, and emphasized the need to transform management frameworks that strengthen Inuit-led management and food security. We highlighted ongoing efforts to strengthen Inuit decision-making power and authority in fish and wildlife management through the co-production of Indigenous Knowledge and science, while emphasizing the need for regulatory frameworks to align with our traditional management practices in order to achieve flexible, adaptive, and holistic management.
The Past, Present, & Future of the Central Arctic Ocean
Panelists: Aviaja Tindbæk Jørgensen and Vernae Angnaboogok (ICC), Nadia Bouffard (Chair of the Central Arctic Ocean Fisheries Agreement), and David Balton (former Chair of the CAOFA negotiations). Moderator: Alex Shahbazi (Ocean Conservancy).
This session reflected on the Central Arctic Ocean Fisheries Agreement, from the negotiations that led to its adoption through its five-year anniversary, including progress in its implementation and what lies ahead. Panelists emphasized the Agreement’s unique role in fostering international cooperation amid growing geopolitical tensions, as well as its explicit recognition of Arctic Indigenous Peoples and Indigenous Knowledge. The session also highlighted how the Agreement sets a new standard for international cooperation and future agreements.
Beyond these sessions, ICC participated in a Central Arctic Ocean roundtable and reception, an Arctic Leadership roundtable, along with a range of discussions and engagements throughout the Assembly.
7That's every Culture post in this area ·