Welcome to Kuukpik

Kuukpik was established in 1973 as an Alaska Native Village Corporation. We are the village corporation for Nuiqsut, Alaska, and have offices in both Nuiqsut and Anchorage. Thanks to Kuukpik’s business interests and activities, our 250 shareholders enjoy employment/training opportunities, medical and funeral assistance, scholarships and more.

You are invited to use this Web site to learn more about Kuukpik, our Inupiat history and culture, and the city of Nuiqsut.

Paglah

Inupiaq Word of The Month
"uligruitchuq"
Steady, patience for fine work.

Quote

"May you have warmth in your iglu, oil in your lamp and peace in your heart."
-Eskimo proverb

Photography
Courtesy of Nannie Rae Kaigelak