The
Native Village of Kotzebue
is the Federally-recognized
Tribal government representing
the Qikiktagrukmiut, the
original inhabitants of the
area of northwest Alaska
surrounding modern day Kotzebue
(Qikiktagruk). The Tribe,
a sovereign entity, is commonly
called the Kotzebue IRA due
to its organization pursuant
to the 1934 Indian Reorganization
Act and as amended for Alaska
in 1936.
Membership of the Kotzebue IRA is estimated at 2500
persons, most of who belong to the original families
of Qikiktagruk, although native peoples from other
Tribes are members of the Kotzebue IRA. |
EVERY
INUPIAQ IS RESPONSIBLE
TO ALL OTHER INUPIAT FOR
THE SURVIVAL OF OUR CULTURAL
SPIRIT, AND THE VALUES
AND TRADITIONS THROUGH
WHICH IT SURVIVES.
THROUGH
OUR EXTENDED FAMILY, WE
RETAIN, TEACH AND LIVE
OUR INUPIAQ WAY
- Respect for
Elders
- Knowledge
of Language
- Love for Children
- Knowledge
of Family Tree
- Respect for
Others
- Responsibility
to Tribe
- Respect for
Nature
- Hunter Success
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- Domestic Skills
- Family Roles
- Sharing
- Cooperation
- Humility
- Avoid Conflict
- Hard Work
- Humor
- Spirituality
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Ice
Fishing in Kotzebue Alaska
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