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NALUKATAQ

The entire community participates in the activities surrounding the subsistence bowhead whale hunt, ensuring that the traditions and skills of the past associated with their culture will be carried on by future generations. Each whale provides thousands of pounds of meat and maktak, which is shared by all the people in the community. Portions of each whale are saved for celebration at Nalukataq (the blanket toss or whaling feast), Thanksgiving, Christmas, and potlucks held throughout the year.

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2023 Nalukataq Dates

UTQIAGVIK

POINT HOPE

JUNE 19, 2023
Alex Kaleak, Sr.
Ross Wilhelm

JUNE 21, 2023
Crawford Patkotak
Herman Ahsoak
Michael Donovan

JUNE 24, 2023
Carl & Jackie Nayakik
Lucy Leavitt
Quincy & Bernadette Adams

JUNE 29, 2023
Lonnie Solomon

George Ahmaogak, Jr.


 

WAINWRIGHT

NUIQSUT

JUNE 11, 12 & 13, 2023
Aqquilluk & Dana Hank, Sr.
Russell & Andrea Lane
Guy & Ruth Tuzroyluk
Rex & Ramona Rock, Sr.
Chris & Kate Nashookpuk, Sr.
John & Nancy Attungana
Michael & Nichole Tuzroyluk, Jr.
Jacob & Molly Lane III
Jan & Tada Nashookpuk, Sr.
 

TBD
 

TBD

KAKTOVIK

TBD
 

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