Aleut Word of the Day
Laagix̂
/LAH-gikh/
Boy
Unangax̂ orthography from APIA's Unangam Tunuu program and Bergsland's Aleut Dictionary (1994). Pronunciations are approximate English guides.
Unangax̂ Daily
Word & History of the Day
Aleut History of the Day
1971
ANCSA creates the Aleut Corporation and village corporations
The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act settled aboriginal land claims by creating regional and village corporations. Sand Point, King Cove, Belkofski, and other area communities received land, capital, and corporate structures that would shape local economic and political life for decades.
Sources: Aleutian/Pribilof Islands Association, Aleutians East Borough, Alaska Department of Fish & Game, and the Alaska Historical Society.
Neq'rkat · Wild Foods
Alutiiq Recipe of the Day
Smoked Black Cod Perok
Recipe courtesy Larry Evans.
Ingredients
- 1 large cabbage, shredded
- 4 carrots, grated
- Cooked rice
- Smoked black cod, flaked
- Onion, butter, salt & pepper
- Two pie crusts (top & bottom)
Instructions
- Line a baking dish with the bottom crust. Layer rice, sautéed onion, cabbage, carrots, and flaked smoked black cod, seasoning each layer.
- Dot with butter, cover with the top crust, and seal the edges. Cut a few vents.
- Bake at 375°F for about 45 minutes until the crust is golden brown.
From Neq'rkat — The Wild Foods Cookbook (2013), Alutiiq Museum & Archaeological Repository, Kodiak, Alaska. Read the full cookbook →
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Tribes
Regional Tribes
Tribal council updates, programs, and announcements from Sand Point and neighboring villages.
Qagan Tayagungin Tribe of Sand Point
Follow on Facebook →Federally recognized tribal government serving Unangax̂ citizens of Sand Point and the Shumagin Islands.
2026 Culture Camp
UpcomingJuly 20–30, 2026
K–2nd 1–4pm · 3rd–4th 9am–12pm · 5th–12th 9am–5pm · Adults 7–9pm.
Application & details →Scholarship Deadline
June 30
Agate Scholarship and Higher Education Grant applications are due by June 30 each year.
Apply at qttribe.org/scholarship →Programs & Services
Tribal AdministrationICWAHigher Education & ScholarshipsCultural Heritage & LanguageSubsistence & Traditional FoodsEnvironment & HabitatHousing & Energy AssistanceElders & Youth Programs
Contact the Sand Point tribal office for eligibility and current applications.
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Agdaagux Tribe of King Cove
agdaagux.com →Federally recognized tribal government serving the Unangax̂ community of King Cove.
2026–2027 Scholarship Deadlines
Apply Now- Higher Education Grant — New ApplicantsFall: June 15
- Higher Education Grant — RenewalFall: June 15
- Spring Semester/Quarter (New & Renewal)December 15
- AVT & JP&T Employment AssistanceRolling
AVT & JP&T applicants must reside in King Cove. Submit applications to atc.admn.asst@gmail.com and atc@arctic.net.
Scholarship applications & details →Programs & Services
EnrollmentChild CareHigher Education ScholarshipsEmployment AssistanceFDPIRIGAPGaming
Corporations
Aleut Corporations & Opportunities
Aleut Corp · Summer 2026 Newsletter
Read full PDF ↗The Aleutian Current — Summer 2026 Highlights
A plain-English digest of the Aleut Corporation's Summer 2026 shareholder newsletter: distributions, the October Annual Meeting in Bellevue, summer community travel through Sand Point, King Cove, False Pass, Cold Bay, and Nelson Lagoon, and updates from the Ulakaia Center and subsidiaries.
2026 Annual Distribution
$10 per share annual distribution plus a $1,000 Elder Benefit for voting shareholders 60+. Distributions issue through the Settlement Trust in July and are tax-free. The at-large / village distribution of $16.34 per share was paid May 22; the Elder Benefit pays October 3.
54th Annual Meeting · Bellevue, WA
Saturday, October 17, 2026 in Bellevue. Every three years Aleut holds the meeting in the Seattle area, where more than 25% of shareholders live. Livestream option will be available. Q&A panel with leadership and the Board returns with refinements based on last year's feedback.
Proxy Calendar
Aug 18 date of record · Aug 28 online proxy voting opens · early September proxies mailed · Sept 23 early-bird deadline · Sept 25 early-bird winners announced · Oct 14 proxy deadline. $40,000 total in 50 prizes.
Summer Community Travel
Shareholder informational meetings: June 22–30 Unalaska, Atka, Nikolski, Akutan, St. George · July 11–19 Sand Point, King Cove, False Pass, Cold Bay, Nelson Lagoon · July 25–28 St. Paul.
Ulakaia Center · $6.5M in shareholder benefits
In fiscal year 2026 the Ulakaia Center distributed more than $6.5 million in scholarships, training, and cultural programs. Aleut also reports the highest shareholder count in corporate history, raising the importance of education and workforce investment for the next generation.
Adak · Arctic strategic interest
Recent federal commitments and private-sector agreements have increased national attention on Adak, which sits 1,100 miles closer to Asia than Hawaii. Aleut is positioning for opportunities tied to Arctic security, national defense, and global connectivity while pursuing community benefits.
2026 Featured Artist · Danielle Larsen
Danielle Larsen named Aleut's 2026 Unangax̂ Artist of the Year. Her work centers regional landscapes, wildlife, and cultural connection across communities.
Sergie and the White Seal
Garrett Iĝayux̂ Pletnikoff and Hannah Atsaq Zimmerman of Tukuuludaa are reclaiming the Unangan "White Seal" story with a new illustrated book, available to order through the newsletter QR link.
New subsidiary · Aleut Environmental Consulting
Aleut introduced Aleut Environmental Consulting under General Manager Jennifer Anderson, expanding the corporation's subsidiary portfolio alongside Aleut Federal, Strata-G, Aleut Mechanical, Aleut Ventures, Aleut Real Estate, and Aleut Energy.
Call for recipes & stories
This year's Annual Report theme is "At the Table." Shareholders are invited to submit family recipes (traditional or modern) with a memory and photos for a future Aleut cookbook.
Source: aleutcorp.com · Summer 2026 issue of The Aleutian Current. Summary by The Shumagin Current editorial.
Ulakaia Center · formerly The Aleut Foundation
ulakaia.com ↗Ulakaia Center — Programs & Key Dates
Scholarships, vocational training, cultural programs, and student support for Unangax̂ shareholders and descendants. All scholarship deadlines close at 12 noon Alaska time.
Important Dates · Summer 2026
- Jun 1 – Jul 8, 2026Cash for Good Grades · application period
- Jun 1 – Jul 31, 2026General Scholarship · Fall 2026 application period
- Jun 1 – Jul 31, 2026Dave Nevzuroff Special Honors Scholarship · Fall 2026
Education & Career Development
Scholarships for higher education, vocational training, and career advancement. Vocational maximum award recently raised from $4,000 to $6,000; career development awards also increased.
Cultural Programs
Grants to attend cultural gatherings and culture camp, support for Unangam Tunuu language learning, and funding to help sustain cultural traditions across Unangax̂ communities.
Support Services
Educational tool support including funding for electronics and software so shareholders and descendants have what they need to succeed in school.
Now under Aleut Corporation
As of October 2024, the former Aleut Foundation operates as the Ulakaia Center under Aleut, unifying shareholder and descendant services and expanding program capacity over time.
Source: ulakaia.com · Ulakaia Center, 2550 Denali Street Suite 1050, Anchorage AK 99503 · 907-646-1929 · ulakaia@aleutcorp.com. Summary by The Shumagin Current editorial.
APIA · Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association
apiai.org ↗APIA — Programs, Scholarships & Key Dates
Services and support for Unangax̂ people across the Aleutian and Pribilof region. Scholarship and assistance contacts: culturecamp@apiai.org · (907) 276-2700.
Scholarships & Assistance · Deadlines
- Travel Scholarship ↗CLOSED for 2026 — reopens spring 2027
Funds travel for Unangax̂ youth and shareholders to attend cultural and educational events. Contact culturecamp@apiai.org or (907) 276-2700.
- Culture Camp Applications ↗Spring 2026 cycle posted — watch site for 2027 dates
Youth culture camp programming run by the Cultural Heritage Department. Reach out to culturecamp@apiai.org.
- Employment Supportive Services (477 / ETR) ↗Rolling — apply anytime
Education, employment, and training assistance under the consolidated 477 Program for eligible Unangax̂ adults in the region.
- Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation (Aang) ↗Rolling — apply anytime
Vocational rehabilitation services for Unangax̂ people with disabilities pursuing employment.
- Youth Services ↗Year-round programming
Education and youth programming for the Aleut region.
- Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) ↗2026 season closed Apr 30, 2026 · 2026–27 season opens fall
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance for eligible households in the region.
Dates change each year — confirm current windows on apiai.org or by phone.
Source: apiai.org · Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association. Summary by The Shumagin Current editorial.
Health
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HealthFollow EAT →
Eastern Aleutian Tribes (EAT) Clinic — Sand Point
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HealthFull FY25 Report (PDF) →
Alaska Native Medical Center — ANTHC 2025 Annual Report
Summary of the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium's FY25 report (fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2025).
Leadership & governance. Natasha Singh was named permanent President/CEO in March 2025 after 10 months as interim. Board Chair Kimberley Strong reports the Board — with seats from every region of the Alaska Tribal Health System — focused on strengthening Tribal self-governance, capital planning, and workforce development.
Pursuing ANMC ownership. A central FY25 priority is moving toward ANTHC ownership of the Alaska Native Medical Center hospital from the federal government — framed as the next step in Tribal self-determination.
Care by the numbers. 8,033 inpatient discharges at ANMC, with continued investment in facilities, sterile processing, and the new Mediset pharmacy program that pre-packages discharge medications by day and time.
Statewide wellness. CHAP nationalization advanced with IHS and partner tribal health orgs, expanding the Community, Behavioral, and Dental Health Aide models beyond Alaska. A new Injury Atlas (deaths, hospitalizations, poisoning & suicide supplement) was published to guide prevention.
Water, sanitation & infrastructure. The Division of Environmental Health & Engineering (DEHE) kept expanding rural water and sanitation access and supports communities long-term through DRUMS (Department of Rural Utility Management Systems) and the Alaska Rural Utility Collaborative. DEHE is relocating to 2525 C Street in Midtown Anchorage to free clinical growth space on the Alaska Native Health Campus.
Financial posture. ANTHC reports continued financial stabilization heading into FY26 to fund the next round of facility, equipment, and staffing investments prioritized by the Board.
Source: ANTHC 2025 Annual Report (published Dec 2025).
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