Native Village of Akhiok
Federally recognized Alaska Native tribe
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The Native Village of Akhiok is a federally recognized Alaska Native tribe of Alutiiq people. This Alaska Native tribe is headquartered in Akhiok, Alaska,[2] as is Kaguyak Village.[3]
Native Village of Akhiok
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  Native Village of Akhiok Location within Alaska | |
| Coordinates: 56°56′38″N 154°12′39″W | |
| Capital | Akhiok, Alaska |
| Government | |
| • Type | Representative democracy |
| • Body | Akhiok Tribal Council |
| • President | Donene Amodo |
| Population (2005)[1] | |
• Estimate | 100 |
| Demonym | Akhiok Alutiiq |
| Time zone | UTC–09:00 (AKST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC–08:00 (AKDT) |
Government
The Native Village of Akhiok is led by a democratically elected tribal council.[2] Its president is Donene Amodo.[3] The Alaska Regional Office of the Bureau of Indian Affairs serves the tribe.[3] As of 2005, the tribe had 100 enrolled citizens.[1]
The Native Village of Akhiok is a member of the National Congress of American Indians.[4]
Territory
Historically from Humpy Cove, the community moved to Akhiok in 1881.[5] Akhiok is in the southern coast of Kodiak Island near the Shelikof Strait.[6] The land is part of the Kodiak Island Borough.[6]
Economy
The tribe is affiliated with Koniag, Incorporated, an Alaska Native corporation.[6]
Language and culture
The Native Village of Akhiok speaks English and the Alutiiq language.
Climate change
Alaska Natives are already feeling the effects of climate change from increased fires, harsher storms, melting permafrost, erosion along the coasts, and weather patterns shifting. To address these threats, in 2006, 162 Alaska Native tribes, including the Native Village of Akhiok, and corporations working with the Native American Rights Fund, signed a Climate Change resolution calling upon Congress to pass laws to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.[7]
Notable tribal citizens
- Mary Peterson (1927–2020), midwife and traditionalist