2525 Blueberry Road, Suite 205
Anchorage, Alaska 99503
(907) 338-7611
taa@ugashikvillage.com
Ours is a Village whose residents appreciate the freedom and health that come to us as a result of living in this peaceful, quite, subsistence community. Recreational opportunities are limitless. We are supported by a strong commercial fishing industry, and both private and tribally-owned businesses that provide job opportunities for every family. Our clean and beautiful natural environment, the slow pace, and a strong sense of community spirit provide our community a home that could only be found in Ugashik, Alaska.
Tribal Members! Please remember to contact the UTV office if you have moved - we need your current address and phone number! You can contact the office by email: utvadmin@ugashikvillage.com or call the office at: 907-338-7610
If you would like to join our tribe we do have requirements when determining eligibility status of members such as you don’t belong to another native affiliation, you can show proof of a C.I.B. and last we need a have a copy of your birth certificate. Once you qualify you may be eligible for programs Ugashik offers to members, please don’t hesitate in contacting our office.
Alaska Regional Office Bureau of Indian Affairs 3601 C Street Suite 1100 Anchorage, AK 99503-5947 Telephone: 907-271-1734 Toll Free: 1-800-645-8465 Fax: 907-271-1349
Juneau Office Bureau of Indian Affairs PO Box 21647 709 West 9th Street Juneau, AK 99802 Telephone: 907-586-7177 Toll Free: 1-800-645-8397 Telefax: 907-586-7252
Yup'ik Eskimos and Aleuts jointly occupied the area historically. This Aleut village was first recorded in 1880 as "Oogashik." In the 1890s, the Red Salmon Company developed a cannery, and Ugashik became one of the largest villages in the region. The 1919 flu epidemic decimated the population. The cannery has continued to operate under various owners. The Briggs Way Cannery opened in 1963. The village has a small year-round population.
The Ugashik-Peulik volcanic complex lies south of Becharof Lake and east of Upper Ugashik Lake. Late-Pleistocene caldera formation at Ugashik volcano was followed by the emplacement of at least 5 Holocene lava domes within the 4.5-km-wide caldera. Most of the caldera walls consist of basement sandstones of Jurassic age. Following caldera formation the small, 3 cu km Peulik stratovolcano grew 2.5 km to the north to a height of 1474 m, more than 500 m above that of Ugashik. Lava flows from Peulik cover the caldera rim to the south and extend to Becharof Lake, 6 km to the north. A small lava dome at 1200 m elevation on the east flank of Peulik was the source of a small block-and-ash flow. The summit of Peulik volcano contains a 1.5-km-wide crater breached to the west that is partially filled by a lava dome. Debris-avalanche deposits cover a 75 sq km area to the NW. A single documented historical eruption took place from Peulik volcano in 1814.
Steven Wounded Deer Alvarez
UTV Tribal Administrator
Clementine Shangin
Tribal Administrator Assistant
Dolli Enright
IGAP Assistant
Maurice Enright
BBEDC Liaison
Larry Carmichael
IGAP Coordinator
Betti Malagon
Finance Manager
Ugashik Traditional Village Council has rolled out, from the American Rescue Plan Act, a Housing Improvement Program for Ugashik Traditional Village Tribal Households, who own their home. This program will assist tribal households with home improvement work.
Please click here for the application and instructions on how to participate in this program. If you have any questions, please contact the UTV office at 907-338-7611.
The Anchorage WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Program
Currently, you can now get more fruits and veggies with WIC! For more information about the WIC Program or to apply, call 1-888-842-2037. For more information, please visit their website: https://wic.anchoragepublichealth.com/
Alaska Department of Health and Social Services
Need Help Paying Your Utility Bills? Alaska's Heating Assistance Program (HAP) is designed to promote the general welfare and safeguard the health and well-being of Alaska's population by offsetting the cost of home heating for eligible Alaskan residents. Please click here for the flyer, outlining the program and click here for the application.
Please note, the application deadline is September 30, 2022.
Alaska Native Vietnam-era Veterans Land Allotment Program
Eligible veterans and heirs can select up to 160 acres of land until December 29, 2025 under the Dingell Act's 5-year-long Alaska Native Veterans Land Allotment Program of 2019!
Click here for the 6 Steps and application to Certificate of Allotment
CARES-Act Financial Assistance for
Ugashik Traditional Village Tribal Member Households
In 2021, Ugashik Traditional Village received another round of funding through the 2020 CARES-Act to help provide financial aid for both tribal operations and tribal members. This funding is designed to provide financial assistance to tribal members to help cover expenses incurred as a result of the COVID-19 public health crises. The funding came from the Department of Treasury and is to be used for tribal members who have incurred unforeseen financial needs and risks created by the COVID-19 public health emergency. The UTV Council has determined that this secondary funding will once again be distributed to assist with housing and utilities costs. If you meet the following criteria and require financial support with rental/mortgage assistance, and/or utilities costs, please fill out the accompanying application form.
1) Criteria for selection:
This assistance is for those Tribal Members who can document that they are unable to find a job, have incurred a loss of revenue, or increased expenses due to the public health crises.
2) Only Ugashik Traditional Village Tribal Members can apply. If there is more than one tribal member living in the same household, only ONE application will be considered for rental assistance or utilities expenses.
3) Please note that only one grant of up to $2,500.00 can be awarded per tribal member household. The $2,500 can be split up between rent/mortgage and utility costs. You must provide in writing the amounts you would like us to pay to each.
4) The application needs to be returned to the Anchorage office, in one of the following four ways:
5) The CARES-Act funds are NOT to be used for any security deposits or pet damage deposits. These funds are to be used for monthly rent, or mortgage payments, and/or utilities (electric, gas and/or heating oil/gas.
Incomplete applications will delay the process so please ensure that the following documents are included:
Thank You,
Steven Alvarez
Tribal Manager/Administrator
To download the above letter, click here
To download the application, click here
An attestment letter must be submitted with your application, to download the letter, click here
2021/22 Utility Assistance for UTV Tribal Member Households
Ugashik Traditional Village received funding through the American Rescue Plan Act to help provide financial aid for tribal member households. This funding came from the Department of Treasury to be used for tribal members who have incurred unforeseen financial needs and risks created by the COVID-19 public health emergency. UTV Council has determined that this funding is to be used to assist with utilities costs for each Tribal Member Household. The Council has allotted $500.00 for each household to cover costs for any of the household’s utilities. Payments will be made directly to your utility company. In order to receive this assistance, please send into the UTV office a copy of your utility bill (or bills), with your name, address, and account number clearly visible. If you wish for this payment to be split up between two or more utility companies, please send in writing how you want this assistance to be applied. You can send in your information via the following:
Make sure Ugashik Traditional Village has your current address !
To update or confirm your address, contact the office at: 1-907-338-7611
Cook Inlet Tribal Council also provides family services similar to the NAHASDA program
(907) 793-3600
(877) 985-5900
(907) 793-3602
3600 San Jeronimo Drive
Anchorage, AK 99508
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Near the corner of Bragaw Street and Debarr Road-- next to the Anchorage Daily News
557 E. Fireweed Lane Ste. D.
Anchorage Alaska 99503
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(907) 771-7800
If you need heating assistance applications please contact the UTV office
Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation
http://www.bbahc.org/
Bristol Bay Native Corporation
http://www.bbnc.net/
Bristol Bay Economic Development Corporation (BBEDC)
http://www.bbedc.com/
Bristol Bay Housing Authority
http://www.bbha.org/
Bristol Bay Native Association
http://www.bbna.com/
Ugashik Traditional Village is currently recruiting for a summer seasonal contract worker. The position is a seasonal, part-time contract position. The successful applicant will be required to work in the village of Ugashik, AK for two weeks at a time. The position will work two weeks on and two weeks off.
The primary responsibility is for the provision of overall Maintenance services for the Ugashik Community and to assist the community organization in other duties as assigned and will take place in the village of Ugashik, AK during the months of May through September, 2022.
This position reports directly to the Tribal Administrator for all administrative support and the UTV Environmental Program Coordinator for daily supervision. Please click here for the job description.
For more information contact – Steven Alvarez: 907.338.7694 Email: manager@ugashikvillage.com
For an application packet contact – Clementine Shangin: 907.338.7611 Email: taa@ugashikvillage.com
Currently there are quite a few Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation job opportunities available! An excellent benefit package is available to regular full/part time employees. BBAHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer operating under the Alaska Native and American Indian Preference in Hiring provisions of PL93-638.
Pre-employment drug screening required. A completed background investigation and determination that the applicant meets the eligibility criteria of the Alaska Barrier Crimes Act and, where applicable, the Indian Child Protection Act, are prerequisites to hiring. A complete list of available positions can be found on the BBAHC website . For more information about any of these positions or to submit an application, contact the Human Resources Department.
Toll free in Alaska: 1 (800) 478-5201, ext. 6325
Direct: (907) 842-9325
Mailing address:
BBAHC's Human Resources Department
P.O. Box 130
Dillingham, Alaska 99576
Click here to download an application.
President
Hattie Albecker
Vice President
Fred Matsuno
Secretary
Julie Gaumond
Treasurer
Wesley Matsuno
Member at Large
Stephanie Rosario
Monthly Council Meeting Agenda
Date: May 26, 2022 Call In: 1-800-967-7148
Place: UTV Office/Teleconference Conference code: 291567
Start Times: 1:00 PM Alaska Time
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Ugashik Traditional Village Council
COVID-19 Travel Restrictions and Quarantine Guidelines
April 30, 2022
In response to the on-going world-wide COVID-19 virus pandemic, and with the increase in cases due to the Delta Variant, the Ugashik Traditional Village Council with support from staff and the community members of Ugashik, has developed this updated recommendation for restricting travel to our community, as well as quarantine guidelines for community members traveling to and from Ugashik.
Travel Restrictions: Ugashik Traditional Village Council, hereby limits travel to Ugashik to just those individuals that are essential to community health and village utility and service operations, as well as community members wishing to return to Ugashik. If you or someone you know will be traveling to Ugashik, please check in with the Tribal Administrator, Steven Alvarez (907.338.7694 or manager@ugashikvillage.com).
Interstate Travel and Quarantine Guidelines: Anyone arriving in Ugashik from outside of Alaska must show proof of a negative test result within 72 hours prior to arrival. Regardless of your vaccination status, if you choose not to test, you are required to complete a 14-day quarantine within your household or property and must not exhibit signs of being affected by COVID-19. During this 14-day quarantine period, you will not have access to any public UTV buildings (Community Center, Equipment Building, Cannery Warehouse). Because the CDC has now determined that the Omicrom Variant of Covid-19 can be caught by vaccinated people, this policy applies to everyone traveling to Ugashik.
Any person who arrives in Ugashik and is required to quarantine in a home that has other people living in it, those people within that home or having contact with said individual will also be asked to complete a 14-day quarantine starting on the date of contact.
All travelers coming to the village who are not vaccinated are required to get tested within 24 hours after arriving and wait for a negative test result before coming out of quarantine.
All travelers coming to the village who show proof of a negative test result within 72 hours of arrival are required to quarantine in their homes until they can get a rapid response test 3-5 days after arriving. You must receive a negative test result before coming out of quarantine. These rapid response tests will be available in the Community Center and can be obtained by The Tribal Liaison and/or the IGAP Assistant. The process of the nasal swab is self-administered. The village staff will then process the test and record your results.
Per CDC recommendations, anyone who tests positive for the virus needs to quarantine for as long as they are having symptoms and testing positive. Once there are no symptoms and testing negative, they should still quarantine for five days and then stay masked for another five days.
People who are fully vaccinated: Due to the virulent strength of the Omicrom Variant of Covid-19 and the data showing that even vaccinated people can catch and spread the virus, people who are fully vaccinated (meaning at least 2 weeks has passed since your second dose of Phizer/Moderna or 2 weeks has passed since 1 doze of Johnson and Johnson vaccine and a booster) will be required to follow the policies mentioned above. For our own data keeping, UTV may require proof of vaccination.
Masks in public spaces are still highly recommended per CDC.
Other Considerations:
• Per CDC guidelines it is still recommended to take precautions in public settings by wearing a mask and maintaining 6 feet distance. We still require using your mask in all public places.
• Anyone wishing to work for UTVC must complete their quarantine. If it is conducive to do so, they may work from home, or within their property.
• Fliers with these specific guidelines and suggestions for proper cleaning and virus avoidance will be provided by the Village Liaison and will be on the outside entrance to the Community Center, Equipment Building and Cannery Warehouse.
• The Tribal Administrator and/or IGAP Manager will inform all vendors and workers, arriving in the village of these requirements.
We realize that the above recommendations will not fit every situation, and that this is an everchanging environment. Please contact the Village Tribal Administrator if you have a situation which may need further evaluation. Thank you all for your diligence during this challenging time. Let’s work together and slow the progress of this virus so we can protect ourselves and those around us.
End Date: For the continued safety of all Ugashik residents, this policy will stay in effect for as long as the Ugashik Traditional Village Council deems it necessary.
Ignoring or violating this mandate can result in removal of services provided by the Ugashik Traditional Village.
For the latest information on COVID-19, visit coronavirus.alaska.gov
The Alaska Board of Game (board) is accepting proposed changes for hunting and trapping regulations for the Southeast Region (Game Management Units 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5) and the Southcentral Region (Game Management Units 6, 7, 8, 14C, and 15) including the following topics:
Hunting seasons and bag limits including subsistence and general hunts for all species; trapping seasons and bag limits; big game prey populations and objectives for intensive management; predation control areas implementation plans; restricted areas including controlled use areas, management areas, closed areas, and closures in state game refuges.
Proposed changes to regulations under 5 AAC Chapter 92, Statewide Provisions specific to game management units within these regions will also be accepted. This includes regulations under the categories of: general provisions, permit conditions and provisions, methods and means, possession and transportation, and the use of game. Please specify game management units or areas/regions for which the proposal applies.
The following topics will be considered for all Game Management Units:
Proposals may be submitted by email, mail, fax, or online:
Online: www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=gameboard.proposal
Email: www.bog.comments@alaska.gov (attachments only)
Mail: ADF&G, Boards Support Section
P.O. Box 115526 Juneau, AK 99811-5526
Fax: (907) 465-6094
Proposals must be received by Friday, April 29, 2022 at the Boards Support Section office in Juneau. (A postmark is NOT sufficient for timely receipt).
You are encouraged to submit proposals at the earliest possible date on Board of Game proposal forms available from the Boards Support Section regional offices and on the website at: www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=gameboard.proposal. All proposals must contain an individual’s name and an organizational name if appropriate, contact telephone number, and address. Regional proposals must specify the applicable region or game management unit.
Providing clarity on the proposal form helps the board, advisory committees, and the public more fully understand the proposed regulatory changes. Proposals that are incomplete or unclear may be omitted from the proposal book. You are encouraged to contact the Boards Support Section staff if you have questions or need assistance with completing the proposal form. Proposals published in the proposal book will be formatted, referenced with the appropriate Alaska Administrative Code citation, and include a brief description of the action requested. Proposals with emotionally charged language will be rejected or redacted as they detract from the substance of the proposals, may draw opposition not germane to the element(s) of the proposal, and may elicit nonresponsive charges from the public/board members. Proposals not meeting this call or submitted late will not be published.
Proposal books will be available to the advisory committees, agencies, and the public at www.boardofgame.adfg.alaska.gov for review and comment.
Proposals received per the above “Call for Proposals” deadline will be considered by the Board of Game at their Southeast Region Meeting scheduled for January 20 – 24, 2023 and the Southcentral Region Meeting scheduled for March 17 – 21, 2023. For more information, please contact the ADF&G Boards Support Section at (907) 465-4110, or email kristy.tibbles@alaska.gov.
Information on available Health Programs!
Children's Health Insurance Program - www.insurekidsnow.gov The Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) is a state-federal program offering free or low-cost health coverage for eligible children and other family members. There are special protections for AI/ANs enrolled in CHIP.
CMS Tribal Affairs - http://go.cms.gov/AIAN This is a resource for American Indians and Alaska Natives (I/ANs, Tribal organizations and other federal agencies on Tribal consultation, the Affordable Care Act, All Tribes Calls, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), the Long-Term Services & Supports Technical Assistance Center, outreach and education resources.
Medicaid - www.medicaid.gov Medicaid is a state-federal program that offers health care coverage to eligible individuals.
Medicare - www.medicare.gov Medicare is the federal health care coverage program for people ages 65 or older, certain younger people with disabilities and people with end-stage renal disease. Visit the website to learn more or call 1-800-633-4227 (TYY: 1-877-486-2048.
Health Care Coverage - www.healthcare.gov Follow this link for resources where individuals, families, and small businesses can learn about their health care options, compare health care coverage plans, and enroll in coverage. 1-800-318-2596 (TTY: 1-855-889-4325)
Special Marketplace Protections and Benefits for AI/ANs - www.healthcare.gov/tribal This link takes you directly to the healthcare.gov website page that contains specific information for AI/ANs who have certain protections in the Health Insurance Marketplace, such as reduced cost sharing, special enrollment periods, and exceptions from the tax penalty.
Social Security - www.socialsecurity.gov Through the Social Security website, you can replace Medicare card, change your name and address, learn about Part A and Part B, apply for extra help with Medicare prescription drug costs, ask about premiums, report a death, and more. 1-800-772-1213 (TTY: 1-800-325-0778)
ADT Medical Alert Systems!
Click here for information regarding ADT Medical Alert Systems - there are three different options to choose from and ADT's MedReady Medication Reminder System.
Important information from the CDC
As COVID-19 continues to spread across the country and the world, we all must remain vigilant. The changes we have had to make to routines and daily life are extremely hard, but these changes are even more important now and in the future. We must stop the spread of this new and dangerous virus. The more steps you and your family can take to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the safer you will be.
Three Important Ways to Slow the Spread~
How to Protect Yourself When Going Out ~
What Symptoms to Watch For ~
The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are
Other symptoms are signs of serious illness. If someone has trouble breathing, chest pain or pressure, or difficulty staying awake, get medical care immediately.
What To Do If You're Sick ~
Link to the CDC and additional Coronavirus information: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html
There is a United National Indian Tribal Youth conference in Phoenix, AZ on February 24 - 27, 2022 and again on July 8 - 12, 2022 in Minnesota, MN. Please click here for the Unity Flyer!
Click here for information, including some frequently asked questions.
Words to encourage your children!
The StrongHearts Native Helpline is a culturally-appropriate, confidential service for any American Indian and Alaska Native affected by domestic violence and dating violence. Advocates provide Native callers with immediate support, assistance with crisis intervention and personalized safety planning, and resources based on specific tribal affiliation, location and culture. You can reach them at 1-844-7NATIVE (1-844-762-8483) Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CST for support. StrongHearts is a partnership of the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center and the National Domestic Violence Hotline.
Phone: 1-844-762-8483 | Website: http://www.strongheartshelpline.org/
Victim Services
The State of Alaska has information and can provide services and resources to help with domestic violence and sexual assault. Please click here for those resources.
