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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.

2023 Nalukataq Dates
UTQIAGVIK
POINT HOPE
JUNE 19, 2023
Alex & Deidre Kaleak, Sr.
Ross & Justina Wilhelm
JUNE 21, 2023
Crawford & Laura Patkotak
Herman & Sylvia Ahsoak
Michael & Ruby Donovan
James Pebley
JUNE 24, 2023
Carl & Jackie Nayakik
Lucy Leavitt
Quincy & Bernadette Adams
Harry & Flora Brower, Jr.
JUNE 26, 2023
Ned & Dor Arey, Sr.
JUNE 29, 2023
Lonnie & Marie Solomon
George & Robyn Ahmaogak, Jr.
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.
NUIQSUT
JUNE 24, 2023
Herbert Ipalook, Sr.
WAINWRIGHT
JUNE 22, 2023
Roy & Edna Ahmaogak
JUNE 23, 2023
Jason Ahmaogak
JUNE 26, 2023
Jerry & Raylyn Panik, Sr.
JUNE 27, 2023
Walter & Maxine Nayakik, Jr.
JUNE 28, 2023
McRidge Nayakik
KAKTOVIK
TBD
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