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Anaktuvuk Pass
(an-ack-TOO-vick); a.k.a. Naqsragmiut Tribe
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For a Map of Anaktuvuk Pass click here
| Current Population: |
284
(2008 DCCED Certified Population)
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| Incorporation Type: |
2nd Class City |
| Borough Located In: |
North Slope Borough |
| Taxes: |
Sales: None,
Property: 18.5 mills (Borough), Special: None
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| Coastal Management District: |
North Slope Borough |
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| Location
and Climate |
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Anaktuvuk Pass, at 2,200 feet elevation on the divide between the Anaktuvuk and John Rivers in the central Brooks Range, is the last remaining settlement of the Nunamiut (inland northern Inupiat Eskimo). The community
lies at approximately 68.143330° North Latitude
and -151.735830° West Longitude.
(Sec. 18, T015S, R002E, Umiat Meridian.)
Anaktuvuk Pass is located in the
Barrow Recording District.
The area encompasses 4.8
sq. miles of land and 0.1 sq. miles
of water.
The climate of Anaktuvuk Pass is strongly continental. Due to its high elevation, summers are cool. The average temperature in January is -14 °F. The average summer temperature is 50 °F. Extremes ranging from a low of -56 to a high of 91 °F have been recorded. Precipitation averages 11 inches, and snowfall averages 63 inches per year. |
Topographic
map of
Anaktuvuk Pass
area
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| History, Culture
and Demographics |
| Nunamiut bands left the Brooks Range and scattered due to the collapse of caribou in 1926-27 and also because of cultural changes brought by the influx of western settlers. In 1938, however, several Nunamiut families left the coast and returned to the mountains at Killik River and Chandler Lake. In 1949, the Chandler Lake group moved to Anaktuvuk Pass ("the place of caribou droppings"), where they were later joined by the Killik River group. This settlement attracted Nunamiut from many other locations, and villagers today lead a somewhat more sedentary lifestyle than in earlier nomadic times. The city was incorporated in 1959. A Presbyterian church was constructed in 1966.
A federally-recognized tribe is located in the community -- the Village of Anaktuvuk Pass (a.k.a. Naqsragmiut Tribal Council).
The population of the community consists of 88.3%
Alaska Native or part Native.
Anaktuvuk Pass is a Nunamiut Eskimo community dependent upon subsistence activities. The sale, importation, and possession of alcohol are banned in the village.
During the 2000 U.S. Census,
total housing units numbered 101, and vacant housing units numbered 17.
U.S. Census data for Year
2000 showed 100 residents
as employed. The unemployment rate at that time was
33.33 percent,
although
51.22 percent of
all adults were not in the work force. The median household
income was $52,500, per capita income was $15,283, and
4.43 percent of residents
were living below the poverty level.
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| Facilities,
Utilities, Schools and Health Care |
| The North Slope Borough provides all utilities. There are two central wells in Anaktuvuk Pass, including a treated watering point at Nunamiut School. Most households have water delivered by truck to holding tanks. A few residents haul their own water. Almost 80% of homes have running water in the kitchen.
Electricity is provided by North Slope Borough.
There is one school located in the community,
attended by 86
students.
Local hospitals or health clinics include Anaktuvuk Pass Health Clinic (907-661-3914).
Anaktuvuk Pass Health Clinic is a Primary Health Care facility. Anaktuvuk Pass is classified as an isolated village, it is found in EMS Region 6A in the North Slope Region. Emergency Services have river and airport access. Emergency service is provided by volunteers and a health aide
Auxiliary health care is provided by Anaktuvuk Pass Volunteer Fire Dept. (907-661-3529).
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| Economy
and Transportation |
Economic and employment opportunities are limited in Anaktuvuk Pass, due to its isolation. Hunting and trapping for the sale of skins, guiding hunters, or making traditional Caribou skin masks or clothing provides income. Some residents have seasonal employment outside of the community. Caribou is the primary source of meat; other subsistence foods include trout, grayling, moose, sheep, brown bear, ptarmigan, and water fowl.
The 4,800' gravel airstrip is owned and operated by the North Slope Borough, and provides Anaktuvuk Pass with year-round access. Arctic Circle Air Service, Evert Air Alaska, Frontier Flying Service, Larry's Flying Service, Tanana Air Service, Warbelow's Air Ventures, and Wright Air Service provide passenger flight service. There is no road to Anaktuvuk Pass, but "Cat-trains" transport cargo from the Trans-Alaska pipeline haul road during winter months. Snow machines and ATVs are used for local transportation. |
Organizations
with Local Offices
City -
City of Anaktuvuk Pass
P.O. Box 21030
Anaktuvuk Pass, AK 99721-0030
Phone 907-661-3612
Fax 907-661-3613
E-mail cityoakp@astacalaska.net
Village Corporation -
Nunamiut Corporation
P.O. Box 21009
Anaktuvuk Pass, AK 99721
Phone 907-661-3220
Fax 907-661-3025
Village Council -
Village of Anaktuvuk Pass
P.O. Box 21065
Anaktuvuk Pass, AK 99721
Phone 907-661-2575
Fax 907-661-2576
E-mail icasakp@astacalaska.net
Regional
Organizations
Borough - North Slope Borough
P.O. Box 69
Barrow, AK 99723
Phone 907-852-2611
Fax 907-852-0337
E-mail sheila.burke@north-slope.org; jeannie.brower@north-slope.org
Web http://www.north-slope.org/
Native Housing Authority - Tagiugmiullu Nunamiullu Housing Authority
P.O. Box 409
Barrow, AK 99723
Phone 907-852-7160
Fax 907-852-2038
E-mail daryl.kooley@tnha.net
Web http://www.tnha.info
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