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| People | Yup'ik |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Eek, Alaska, US |
| Government | |
| Chief | George Alexie |
The Native Village of Eek is a federally recognized Yup'ik Alaska Native tribal entity.[1]
About
The Native Village of Eek is headquarted in the city of Eek in the Bethel Census Area.[2]
History
As of 2005, the tribe had 278 enrolled citizens.[3] In 2023, the Native Village of Eek and several other Alaska Native tribes filed a lawsuit in an attempt to block the creation of a gold mine in Southwest Alaska.[4]
See also
References
- ↑ "Native Village of Eek". Bureau of Indian Affairs. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
- ↑ "Eek". Bureau of Indian Affairs. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
- ↑ "Alaska Native Villages" (PDF). Government Accountability Office. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
- ↑ "In growing Southwest Alaska conflict, state sides with mine developers". Alaska Beacon. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
External links
- Native Village of Eek, National Indian Law Library
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