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39-640: Allakaket ( / æ l ə ˈ k æ k ɪ t / al-ə- KAK -it ) ( Aalaa Kkaakk’et in Koyukon ) is a second class city in the Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area of the Unorganized Borough of the U.S. state of Alaska . The population was 177 at the 2020 census . Several Native groups have lived in the area, including Koyukon Athabascans and Kobuk, Selawik, and Nunamiut Eskimos from the north and northwest. The Koyukon lived in several camps throughout

78-470: A century ago, when the language was far more widely spoken in daily life and the Koyukon people were living in a more traditional way. The use of the word, "Dictionary", in the title is perhaps misleading; the book is more similar to an encyclopedia, as it also is a record of the culture and traditions of the Koyukon people. The book includes traditional stories recorded by Catherine Attla and published in 1983 by

117-399: A female householder with no husband present, and 41.7% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and none had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.92 and the average family size was 3.43. 37.1% of the population were under the age of 18, 11.4% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64. The median age

156-570: A native village (ANVSA), again within Allakaket. In 1994, flooding of the Yukon River forced residents to relocate to higher ground a mile to the west, leaving the city limits of Allakaket. The post-1994 flood "New" Alatna village, located just outside of the boundaries of the city of Allakaket, was recognized and classified as a census designated place (CDP) in 2000. At the 2000 census , there were 35 people, 12 households and 6 families residing in

195-466: A separate total. In 1940 and 1950, the population was exclusively for Alatna. It did not appear on the 1960 or 1970 census rolls. Allakaket incorporated in 1975 and included the village of Alatna within its boundaries on the 1980 census. Alatna, however, was designated as an ANVSA (Alaskan Native Village Statistical Area) on the 1980 census (within the city of Allakaket), with 30 residents (29 of which were Native American). It appeared again in 1990 as

234-541: Is 12.41 inches or 315.2 millimetres and annual snowfall is 61.3 inches or 1.56 metres. The Koyukuk River is ice-free from June through October. Allakaket first appeared on the 1920 U.S. Census as an unincorporated native village. In 1930, it and neighboring Alatna (1/2 mile west across the Yukon River) were combined (under Alatna's name) for a total of 131 (given Alatna's population was between 28 and 32 persons from 1920 to 1950, it can be estimated that Allakaket's population

273-446: Is 70 °F (21 °C). The average low during January is well below 0 °F (-18 °C), and extended periods of -40 °F/C are common. The highest temperature ever recorded was 94 °F (34 °C); the lowest, -75 °F (-59 °C). Average annual precipitation is 13 inches (33 cm) and average annual snowfall is 72 inches (183 cm). The Koyukuk River is ice-free from June through October. According to

312-499: Is a census-designated place (CDP) in the Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area of the Unorganized Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska . The population was 35 at the 2020 census . Alatna is at 66°34′01″N 152°39′59″W  /  66.56694°N 152.66639°W  / 66.56694; -152.66639 (66.548906, -152.844806) (Sec. 33, T021N, R024W, Fairbanks Meridian) in the Fairbanks Recording District . Alatna

351-452: Is a Primary Health Care facility. The economy is seasonal and subsistence-based. Salmon, whitefish, moose, bear, small game and berries provide most food sources. Caribou are taken when available. A few earn income from trapping or traditional Native handicrafts. Construction and BLM emergency firefighting also provide summer jobs. Alatna has no road link, but winter trails connect it with Hughes , Bettles and Tanana . River transportation

390-758: Is a Primary Health Care facility. Allakaket is classified as an isolated village, it is found in EMS Region 1C in the Interior Region. Emergency Services have river and air access. Emergency service is provided by a health aide. The Yukon–Koyukuk School District operates the Allakaket School. Most cash jobs are part-time or seasonal. The primary year-round employers are the school, City, Tribe and village corporation store. Construction and BLM emergency firefighting provide summer jobs. A few earn income from trapping or selling traditional Native handicrafts. Subsistence

429-418: Is accessible year-round. A $ 6 million airport improvement began construction in 1997. Arctic Circle Air Service , Servant Air , Warbelow's Air Ventures , and Wright Air Service offer passenger flight service. Allakaket does not impose taxes on real estate, or from other sources. Koyukon language Jules Jetté , a French Canadian Jesuit missionary , began recording the language and culture of

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468-504: Is connected to the washeteria and school. Residents carry treated water and haul honeybuckets or use pit privies; no households have plumbing. Infrastructure improvements to provide a flush/haul system are continuing. A new landfill and access road are also under construction. Electricity is provided by Alaska Power Company. There is one school located in the community, attended by 52 students. Local hospitals or health clinics include Allakaket Health Clinic (907-968-2248). Allakaket Health Clinic

507-523: Is land and 0.7 square miles (1.8 km) of it (17.05%) is water. Allakaket has a subarctic climate ( Köppen Dfc ) characterized by frigid, snowy winters and mild summers. The average high temperature during July is 70 °F or 21.1 °C. Temperatures in January fall to or below 0 °F or −17.8 °C on all but four mornings, and during December and February on all but six per month, whilst extended periods below −40 °F or −40 °C are common:

546-733: Is located in the Fairbanks Recording District. Allakaket is on the south bank of the Koyukuk River , southwest of its junction with the Alatna River , approximately 190 miles (310 km) northwest of Fairbanks and 57 miles (92 km) upriver from Hughes . The village of Alatna is located directly across the river. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 4.3 square miles (11 km), of which, 3.6 square miles (9.3 km) of it

585-610: Is mainly an Athabascan community; Kobuk Eskimos live across the river in Alatna. Two separate village councils exist. Traditional potlatches, dances and foot races attract visitors from area villages. Subsistence activities provide the majority of food sources. The sale, importation and possession of alcohol are banned in the village. Allakaket is located at 66°33′48″N 152°38′50″W  /  66.56333°N 152.64722°W  / 66.56333; -152.64722 (66.562610, -152.64756) (Sec. 14, T020N, R024W, Fairbanks Meridian.) Allakaket

624-497: Is no longer within the incorporated city boundaries. A federally recognized Alaskan village is in the community—the Alatna Village. The population of the community consists of 97.1% Alaska Native or part Native. The Alatna population consists largely of descendants of Kobuk Eskimos; Athabascans predominantly live in Allakaket. Subsistence activities are prevalent. The "original" Alatna first appeared as an unincorporated village on

663-415: Is on the north bank of the Koyukuk River , southwest of its junction with the Alatna River , approximately 190 miles (310 km) northwest of Fairbanks and 57 miles (92 km) upriver from Hughes . Alatna lies just west of the municipal boundaries of the city of Allakaket . The area experiences a cold, continental climate with extreme temperature differences. The average high temperature during July

702-451: Is the focus of the local economy. Salmon, whitefish, moose, bear, small game and berries provide most food sources. Caribou are taken when available. Allakaket has no road link, but winter trails connect it with Hughes, Bettles and Tanana. River transportation is important in summer, but there is no commercial barge access due to shallow water. The state-owned Allakaket Airport has a 4,000 by 100 ft (1,219 by 30 m) gravel runway and

741-615: The Koyukon Athabaskan Dictionary. It was edited by James Kari and published in 2000 by the Alaska Native Language Center at the University of Alaska Fairbanks . The Koyukon Athabaskan Dictionary is unusually comprehensive in terms of documentation of an American indigenous language, in part because Jetté's notes were of excellent quality and depth. In addition, he wrote about the language and culture nearly

780-463: The Koyukon people in 1898. Considered a fluent Koyukon speaker after spending years in the region, Jetté died in 1927. He had made a significant quantity of notes on the Koyukon people, their culture and beliefs, and their language. Eliza Jones, a Koyukon, came across these manuscripts while studying, and later working, at the University of Alaska in the early 1970s. Working from Jetté's notes and in consultation with Koyukon tribal elders, Jones wrote

819-516: The United States Census Bureau , the CDP has an area of 36.5 square miles (95 km ), all of it land. Several Alaska Native groups have lived in the area, including Koyukon Athabascans and Kobuk , Selawik , and Nunamiut from the north and northwest. The Koyukon lived in several camps throughout the year, moving as the seasons changed, following the wild game and fish. The various bands established joint settlements after 1851. The old site of Alatna

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858-538: The 12 occupied homes have plumbing. Major improvements are underway. A new water source, water treatment plant, washeteria and sewage lagoon have been built. There is an electrical intertie with Allakaket. Residents use the Allakaket clinic, washeteria, landfill and school. Electricity is provided by the Alaska Power and Telephone Company . There are no state operated schools in the community. Local hospitals or health clinics include Alatna Clinic (907-968-2314). Alatna Clinic

897-467: The 1920 census. At the time, it was located directly on the (north) west bank of the Yukon at 66°33′44″N 152°40′20″W  /  66.56222°N 152.67222°W  / 66.56222; -152.67222  ( Alatna, Alaska ) , a 1/2 mile west across the river from neighboring village Allakaket . The population returns for 1930 combined Alatna and neighboring Allakaket, as the latter did not report

936-410: The CDP. The population density was 1.0 inhabitant per square mile (0.39/km ). There were 17 housing units at an average density of 0.5 per square mile (0.19/km ). The racial makeup was 2.86% White , 94.29% Native American , and 2.86% from two or more races. There were 12 households, of which 50.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 16.7% were married couples living together, 25.0% had

975-915: The University of Alaska Fairbanks. As of 1978 there were three Koyukon Language dialects (Lower, Central and Upper). Lower Koyukon was spoken in Kaltag and Nulato ; Central Koyukon was spoken on the Yukon River in the villages of Galena , Ruby , Koyukuk and part of Tanana , and on the Koyukuk River in the villages of Huslia , Hughes , and Allakaket ; Upper Koyukon was spoken at Stevens Village , Rampart , and part of Tanana . In 2012, Susan Pavskan reported: On Thursday evenings Denaakk'e (Koyukon Athabascan) classes are held at Yukon-Koyukuk School District offices in Fairbanks and Huslia . About 18 people from four generations attended Thursday over video-conference. At

1014-426: The age of 18 living with them, 31.7% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 53.7% were non-families. 53.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 3.68. In the city, the age distribution of the population shows 23.7% under

1053-462: The age of 18, 19.6% from 18 to 24, 22.7% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 8.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 142.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 155.2 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 16,563, and the median income for a family was $ 33,125. Males had a median income of $ 13,750 versus $ 35,417 for females. The per capita income for

1092-411: The census of 2000, there were 97 people, 41 households, and 18 families residing in the city. The population density was 27.0 inhabitants per square mile (10.4/km). There were 59 housing units at an average density of 16.4 units per square mile (6.3 units/km). The racial makeup of the city was 4.12% White , and 95.88% Native American . There were 41 households, out of which 26.8% had children under

1131-460: The city was $ 10,912. There were 11.8% of families and 12.9% of the population living below the poverty line , including 12.5% of under eighteens and none of those over 64. Most public facilities were severely damaged in the 1994 Koyukuk River flood. Major components have been replaced—a new washeteria, well and treatment plant, 100,000 US gallons (380,000 L) water storage tank, sewage lagoon, and force main have recently been completed. The lagoon

1170-560: The coldest month on record of January 1971 averaged −44.9 °F (−42.7 °C). Being further from the Alaska Range than Fairbanks, Allakaket is less influenced by warming chinook winds , so that temperatures have topped freezing in January only six times on record, and in December only ten times of record. The highest temperature ever recorded was 94 °F (34.4 °C) and the lowest was −75 °F (−59.4 °C). Average precipitation

1209-454: The community in the Spring of 1964. In 1975, the community incorporated as a city, including both settlements of Allakaket and Alatna. A clinic and airport were built in 1978. A school and community roads were built in 1979. In September 1994, flood waters destroyed nearly all of the community's buildings, homes, and food caches for the winter. Residents have rebuilt near the old city site, but Alatna

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1248-546: The community's buildings, homes, and food caches for the winter. Residents rebuilt near the old City site, but some new homes and facilities are now located outside of the incorporated City boundaries. New Allakaket and Alatna are located outside of the City limits. A federally recognized tribe is located in the community—the Allakaket Village. The population of the community consists of 95.9% Alaska Native or part Native. Allakaket

1287-444: The end of class, I demonstrated how MP3 sound files can be imported into iTunes then synced with iPads or iPods . The students demonstrated these to their parents and grandparents. The children's show Molly of Denali features the Koyukon language. Sounds are given in IPA with the orthographic equivalent in angled brackets: Plosives and affricates, other than the labial b and

1326-620: The glottal   ' , distinguish plain, aspirated and ejective forms. Other consonants include labial and alveolar nasals ; alveolar, velar and glottal fricatives ; and alveolar and palatal approximants . Again other than the labial m and the glottal h , these distinguish forms with and without voice . There are four full vowels in Koyukon: And there are three reduced vowels: Alatna, Alaska Alatna / ə ˈ l æ t n ə / ( Alaasuq in Iñupiaq [ɐˈlaːsoq] )

1365-459: The year, moving as the seasons changed, following the wild game and fish. The various bands established joint settlements after 1851. The old site of Alatna was a traditional trading center for Athabascans and Eskimos. The first mission on the Koyukuk River, St. John's-in-the-Wilderness Episcopal Mission, was established in 1906. A post office was opened in 1925. In 1938, the name of the community

1404-515: Was 26 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males. The median household income was $ 20,313 and the median family income was $ 52,500. Males had a median income of $ 22,500 and females $ 16,250. The per capita income was $ 14,109. There were no families and 9.1% of the population living below the poverty line , including no under eighteens and none of those over 64. Alatna residents haul water and use honeybuckets or outhouses. None of

1443-459: Was a trading center for Athabascans and Inuit . The first mission on the Koyukuk River, St. John's-in-the-Wilderness Episcopal Mission, was established in 1906. A post office was opened in 1925. In 1938, the community's name was changed to Allakaket (the old name for the mission), and the name Alatna was assumed by the small Eskimo community across the river. The first public school was established in 1957. A flood caused by ice jamming inundated 85% of

1482-422: Was about 100 for that census). Allakaket formally incorporated in 1975, including the village of Alatna across the river. Following flooding in 1994, the residents of the Alatna portion on the western side of the Yukon River relocated to higher ground to the west, just outside of city boundaries. As a result, in 2000, Alatna was declared a new census-designated place (CDP), separate from the city of Allakaket. As of

1521-533: Was changed to Allakaket (the old name for the mission), and the name Alatna was assumed by the small Eskimo community across the river. The first public school was established in 1957. A flood caused by ice jamming inundated 85% of the community in the Spring of 1964. In 1975, the community incorporated as a City, including both settlements of Allakaket and Alatna. A clinic and airport were built in 1978. A new school and community roads were built in 1979. In September 1994, flood waters destroyed and swept away nearly all of

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