Native Village of Eek
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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[edit]
The Native Village of Eek is headquartered in the city of Eek in the Bethel Census Area.[2]
History[edit]
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]
In 2020, the village ordered a community-wide lock-down in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.[5]
In 2023, the Native Village of Eek and several other Alaska Native tribes joined a lawsuit against Donlin Gold, LLC, a mining corporation, alleging that the mine was a public health danger and did not have proper permits. The State of Alaska sided with the mining corporation.[6]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Eek calls lockdown following Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corp recommendation". KTOO. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
- ^ "In growing Southwest Alaska conflict, state sides with mine developers". Alaska Beacon. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
External links[edit]
- Native Village of Eek, National Indian Law Library