CAMP Q

This was the first time a niĝilax̂ touched Unalaska’s waters since the 1800s.

Camp Q participants celebrate Unangax̂ culture, launch first Unalaska niĝilax̂ in centuries

Andy Lusk

This year was the 27th anniversary of Camp Q, where kids learn about archaeology, fishing, weaving, dancing, hunting, hat and drum making, and the Unangax̂ language, Unangam Tunuu.

The new classes are offered in addition to longstanding cultural activities at camp, like bentwood hat making and immersion in the Unangax̂ language, Unangam Tunuu.

Arts & Culture

Camp Qungaayux̂ participants explore environmental science with new classes

Andy Lusk

The Qawalangin Tribe of Unalaska’s annual culture camp has a few new classes focusing on environmental science. At this year’s Camp Qungaayux̂, campers are learning about fisheries management and soil contamination, and participating in data collection.

Government

Unalaska City Council approves funding request for Camp Qungaayux̂, as Qawalangin Tribe expands the program

Sofia Stuart-Rasi

The Unalaska City Council has approved the Qawalangin Tribe’s full funding request for its annual summer culture camp.

Regional

Qawalangin Tribe Qualifies For Federal Funds Under $2 Trillion Economic Relief Plan

Caroline Lester

On Friday, President Donald Trump signed a $2 trillion economic relief plan into law—the largest stimulus ever passed in the United States. The package…

Arts & Culture

22nd Camp Qungaayux Includes More Classes, Kids Than Ever Before

Hope McKenney

New classes at this summer's Camp Qungaayux taught kids traditional Unangax̂ skills they haven't learned in previous years. Organized by the Qawalangin…

Arts & Culture

Qawalangin Tribe Moves Into New Office In The Unalaska Valley

Laura Kraegel

After spending years on Standard Oil Hill, the Qawalangin Tribe has leased a new home in the valley.The tribe moved into the former Unalaska Building…