Shungnak, Alaska

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gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Census-designated_place
gptkbp:alliance gptkb:Shungnak_Tribal_Council
gptkbp:area 2.5 square miles
gptkbp:climate Long, cold winters.
Continental_climate
Subarctic_climate
gptkbp:community Challenges with access to care.
gptkbp:community_involvement Adaptation to environmental changes.
gptkbp:communityEngagement Active participation in governance.
Access to healthcare and education.
Basic utilities available.
gptkbp:communityEvents Annual cultural festival.
gptkbp:communityOutreach Programs for youth engagement.
gptkbp:communityPartnerships Collaboration with regional organizations.
gptkbp:communityPrograms Limited access to fresh produce.
gptkbp:communitySupport Non-profit organizations active.
gptkbp:coordinates 66.8833° N, 157.1833° W
gptkbp:culturalEvents Seasonal celebrations.
gptkbp:culturalHeritage Iñupiat
Programs for youth.
Traditional crafts and storytelling.
gptkbp:culturalSignificance Efforts_to_maintain_Iñupiat_language.
Important_for_Iñupiat_culture.
Strong_Iñupiat_heritage.
gptkbp:demographics Part of the 2020 Census.
Predominantly_Native_American
gptkbp:economicActivity Fishing and hunting.
gptkbp:education K-12 school available.
gptkbp:elevation 1,000 feet
gptkbp:emergencyServices Limited response capabilities.
gptkbp:environmentalConcerns Impact of climate change.
gptkbp:environmentalProtection Efforts to preserve local wildlife.
gptkbp:established Native_village
gptkbp:founded 1950s
gptkbp:geographicalFeature Located_near_the_Kobuk_River.
gptkbp:hasPopulation Seasonal fluctuations.
gptkbp:historicalEvent Incorporated in 1970.
gptkbp:historicalSignificance Traditional_Iñupiat_hunting_grounds.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Shungnak, Alaska
gptkbp:internetAccess Limited broadband availability.
gptkbp:landOwnership Native_Corporation_land.
gptkbp:landUse Residential and commercial
gptkbp:localArt Traditional_Iñupiat_art_forms.
gptkbp:localEconomy Strong community ties.
Dependence on seasonal work.
Dependent on federal funding.
gptkbp:localGovernment Borough government
Elected village council.
Village_council_elected_by_residents.
gptkbp:localHistory Established as a trading post.
Rich in indigenous history.
gptkbp:localTraditions Storytelling and music.
gptkbp:localWildlife Rich in fish species.
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Northwest_Arctic_Borough
gptkbp:majorIndustry Subsistence hunting and fishing
gptkbp:nearestCity Kotzebue
gptkbp:population 250
gptkbp:publicAccess Limited healthcare facilities.
gptkbp:recreation Hiking and fishing opportunities.
gptkbp:schoolDistrict gptkb:Northwest_Arctic_School_District
gptkbp:teamAchievements Focus on sustainability and cultural heritage.
gptkbp:timeZone gptkb:Alaska_Standard_Time
gptkbp:transportation Air taxi services available.
No road access, only air and river access.
Airstrip_available.
gptkbp:wildlife Moose and caribou populations.
gptkbp:youth_development Focus on sustainable practices.
gptkbp:zipCode 99773