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Shageluk
(SHAG-uh-look)
For a Map of Shageluk click here
| Current Population: |
102
(2008 DCCED Certified Population)
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| Incorporation Type: |
2nd Class City |
| Borough Located In: |
Unorganized |
| Taxes: |
Sales: None,
Property: None, Special: None
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| Location
and Climate |
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Shageluk is located on the east bank of the Innoko River, approximately 20 miles east of Anvik and 34 miles northeast of Holy Cross. The Innoko is a tributary of the Yukon River. The community
lies at approximately 62.682220° North Latitude
and -159.561940° West Longitude.
(Sec. 22, T030N, R055W, Seward Meridian.)
Shageluk is located in the
Mt. McKinley Recording District.
The area encompasses 10.6
sq. miles of land and 1.4 sq. miles
of water.
Shageluk has a cold, continental climate. Summer temperatures average from 42 to 80 °F, and winters can range from -62 to 0 °F. Annual precipitation is 67 inches, with average snowfall of 110 inches. The Innoko River is generally ice-free from June through October. |
Topographic
map of
Shageluk
area
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| History, Culture
and Demographics |
| Shageluk is an Ingalik Indian village first reported as "Tie'goschitno" in 1850 by Lt. Zagoskin of the Russian Navy. In 1861, a historian for the Russian American Company reported six villages on the Innoko. These were collectively called the "Chageluk settlements" during the 1880 Census. Shageluk became one of the permanent communities in the area. A post office was established in 1924. Residents of Shageluk moved in 1966 from a flood-prone location to a higher site two miles southeast. The BIA constructed 20 homes and a school at the new site. The city was incorporated in 1970.
A federally-recognized tribe is located in the community -- the Shageluk Native Village.
The population of the community consists of 96.9%
Alaska Native or part Native.
Shageluk is a Deg Hit'an Athabascan community that relies on subsistence activities. The sale of alcohol is banned in the village.
During the 2000 U.S. Census,
total housing units numbered 52, and vacant housing units numbered 16.
U.S. Census data for Year
2000 showed 45 residents
as employed. The unemployment rate at that time was
27.42 percent,
although
40.79 percent of
all adults were not in the work force. The median household
income was $26,667, per capita income was $7,587, and
16.2 percent of residents
were living below the poverty level.
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| Facilities,
Utilities, Schools and Health Care |
| Residents haul treated well water and dispose of honeybuckets in pit privies or bunkers. Residents are dependent upon the washeteria for bathing, laundry, and water, since no homes are fully plumbed. The city provides water to the school and the washeteria.
Electricity is provided by AVEC.
There is one school located in the community,
attended by 13
students.
Local hospitals or health clinics include Shageluk Clinic (907-473-8231); Clara Morgan Sub-Regional Clinic (907-675-4556) in Aniak.
Shageluk is classified as an isolated village, it is found in EMS Region 7A in the Yukon/Kuskokwim Region. Emergency Services have river, floatplane and air access. Emergency service is provided by a health aide
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| Economy
and Transportation |
Employment is limited primarily to the city and the school. Summer construction projects provide seasonal employment. Residents rely upon subsistence activities; several trap and garden. Salmon, moose, bear, small game, and waterfowl provide food sources. One resident holds a commercial fishing permit. There is also a village store.
Access to Shageluk is by air or water. A state-owned 3,400' long by 60' wide gravel airstrip and a seaplane base are available. Major airport improvements are underway. Locals use ATVs, snowmobiles, and dog sleds. Every other year, it is a checkpoint for the Iditarod dogsled race. |
Organizations
with Local Offices
City -
City of Shageluk
P.O. Box 110
Shageluk, AK 99665
Phone 907-473-8221
Fax 907-473-8220
E-mail shagelukcity2009@live.com
Village Corporation -
Zho-Tse, Incorporated
P.O. Box 108
Shageluk, AK 99665
Phone 907-473-8229
Village Council -
Shageluk Native Village
P.O. Box 109
Shageluk, AK 99665
Phone 907-473-8239
Fax 907-473-8295
E-mail rebecca.wulf@tananachiefs.org or shageluk_tribe@yahoo.com
Regional
Organizations
Regional Native Corporation - Doyon, Limited
1 Doyon Place, Suite 300
Fairbanks, AK 99701-2941
Phone 907-459-2000
Fax 907-459-2060
E-mail info@doyon.com
Web http://www.doyon.com
Regional Native Health Corporation - Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corp.
P.O. Box 528
Bethel, AK 99559
Phone 907-543-6020
Fax 907-543-6006
E-mail gene_peltola@ykhc.org
Web http://www.ykhc.org/
Regional Native Non-Profit - Tanana Chiefs Conference
P.O. Box 129
Tok, AK 99780
Phone 907-883-5181
Fax 907-883-1114
E-mail rose.isaac@tananachiefs.org
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