Announcements
12/12/2023
Our Kodiak Alutiiq language textbook is done, please feel free to check it out!!
01/04/2023
Due to renovations inside the main office building, we will be closed temporarily until renovations are completed. For cash assistance and scholarship services please contact Janelle Barton at (907) 206 6424.
For Enrollment Services please contact Traci Marsh at (907) 206-6494.
For Social Services please contact Linda Resoff at (907) 942-8050.
For all other business-related questions, we will continue to check voicemails frequently. Please call (907) 531-5009 with a detailed message and we will return your call as soon as possible.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
Quyanaa
With heavy hearts we mourn the loss of our beloved elder Margaret Roberts. Margaret was an Alutiiq leader who advocated tirelessly for our people. She was one of the founding members of the Sun’aq Tribe of Kodiak and The Kodiak Alutiiq Dancers who flourished under her guidance. Her compassion and dedication to the Sugpiaq people of our region will never be forgotten. She set a shining example for future generations that will be her forever legacy. We love you Margaret and send our prayers to her family.
6/27/2022
The Sun’aq Tribe of Kodiak, in partnership with the Kodiak Area Native Association, is Accepting Registrations for Women’s Wellness 2022! Please Fill out and have the registration packets turned in by the July 8, 2022, Deadline.
The Registration Form link is
Women’s Wellness Retreat 2022 Registration Form
Having issues downloading the form? Contact Randy Boskofsky at 907-206-6562 or VIA E-Mail at rboskofsky@sunaq.org
12/06/2021
The Sun’aq Tribe of Kodiak’s Annual Meeting was held Sunday, December 5, 2021. Congratulations to re-elected Sun’aq Tribal Council Member Alexandria Troxell and to newly elected Tribal Council Member Candace Branson.
We would like to express our gratitude to Sharon Wolkoff for her dedication while serving on the Sun’aq Tribal Council and acknowledge Dehrich Schmidt-Chya for his interest in running for the Tribal Council.
November 04, 2021
Grant Awarded for Kodiak Alutiiq Language Master Apprentice Program
Sun’aq Tribe is pleased to announce we have been awarded a three-year grant to create a Kodiak Alutiiq Language Master Apprentice Program. This apprenticeship program will increase language fluency capacity to our community and implement and build further on language programs for the Alutiiq Nation in whole.
The tribe will pilot a 33-month master apprentice program focused on building second language speaker-teacher fluency and certification. The Kodiak Alutiiq Language Master Apprentice Program (KALMAP) will produce a Fluency Path Freeway for apprentices to achieve a novice to advanced proficiency in Alutiiq Language and in the end graduate 6 Alutiiq speaker-teachers. Our apprentices will graduate with multiple certifications such as Type M certified teachers, Child Care Development Associates and OEC graduates.
Koniag Alutiiq Dialect has only a few active intermediate speaker-teachers stretched between the current immersion teaching positions, with high demand for expansion and no means for second language speakers to achieve advanced fluency. We are enthused to be able to start the KALMAP program to produce additional speaker-teachers for our community and Alutiiq language instruction.
The Sun’aq Tribe of Kodiak will partner with many organizations to use all our adequate Alutiiq resources to help achievement and succession in the Kodiak Alutiiq Master Apprentice Program. These partnerships include: The Alutiiq Musuem, The QIK committee, Elders Speakers, The Kodiak College, Koniag, First Alaska Institute and more.
We are excited and honored to pilot the Kodiak Alutiiq Language Master Apprentice Program in Kodiak. If you would like to apply to be a Master Apprentice or would like to learn more about the program, please contact The Sun’aq Tribe of Kodiak and ask to speak with Hailey Thompson or email her at haileyt@sunaq.org
REGISTER FOR SUN’AQ TRIBES VIRTUAL ALUTIIQ NATION FESTIVAL!
Learn to say cama’i, craft with Alutiiq artists, and connect with community! Registrations is now open.
The festival is Friday, Nov. 19th, 5pm to 7:30pm and Saturday, Nov. 20th, 10:30am to 5pm.
Registration closes October 31st.
REGISTRATION IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE, WITH LIMITED CAPACITY AVAILABLE.
One registration form is for one participant. Preference to Alutiiq Sugpiaq Nation.
October 14, 2021
CALL FOR CANDIDATES and NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION on NOVEMBER 29, 2021
Two Tribal Council seats to be filled (3-year terms)
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR CANDIDACY
Be at least 18 years of age by 11/29/2021
Enrolled Sun’aq tribal member and lived on Kodiak Road System since 11/29/2020
Never removed from elected office pursuant to Article IV of the Tribal Constitution
Agree to submit to random drug testing in compliance with Tribal Policy
Never been convicted of or pled no contest to a felony
Attest that he/she is not enrolled in another federally recognized tribe
Not be an immediate family member of an elected council member, i.e., spouse or child
Applications due at Sun’aq Tribal Office by October 29, 2021
Application packets available at the Sun’aq Tribal office M-F from 8-4:30
312 W. Marine Way, Kodiak, Alaska 99615 | Telephone (907) 206-6638
July 14, 2021
Cama’i, please check out our recent newsletter to stay informed. You can access it under the Admin & Membership tab and click on publications.
July 06, 2021
The Koniag Board of Directors, members of their Leadership Team, along with Koniag Government Services are collaborating with local Tribes and the City of Kodiak on several community projects on July 22. This includes a beach clean-up at Bruhn Point and Russian Graveyard beautification. Approximately sixty-five individuals will join efforts that align with Koniag’s values and commitment to community.If you are interested in volunteering for one of the projects, please contact Alexandria Troxell at 907-481-4131.
June 17, 2021
The Sun’aq Tribe of Kodiak will be closed Friday, June 18, 2021 in observance of Juneteenth (Freedom Day) offices will reopen Monday, June 21, 2021.
June 17, 2021
January 21, 2021
Through the Indian Health Service, KANA has received COVID-19 vaccines. KANA first vaccinated the highest risk patients and Elders who were interested. At this time, KANA is able to expand vaccine availability to all IHS Beneficiaries ages 16 and older. If you are an IHS Beneficiary and interested in receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, you can schedule online athttps://www.picktime.com/KANA or by calling KANA at 486-9870. Call volume is currently very high, so please leave a voicemail if you do not reach a scheduling attendant.
January 7, 2020
The Coronavirus relief applications are closed and completed applications are being processed.
December 10, 2020
The Sun’aq Tribe of Kodiak’s Annual Meeting was held on Sunday 12/06/2020. Congratulations to returning Sun’aq Tribal Council Members Thomas Johnson Jr. & Alexandria Troxell. Congratulations to newly elected Tribal Council Members Hanna Sholl & Carla Schauff.
We would like to express our gratitude to Sharon Wolkoff for her many years of dedication while serving on the Sun’aq Tribal Council.
Alexandria Troxell – 1 Yr Term
Thomas Johnson Jr. – 3 Yr Term
Hanna Sholl – 3 Yr Term
Carla Schauff – 3 Yr Term
December 2, 2020
The 2020 Sun’aq Tribe of Kodiak Annual Meeting will be held on Sunday, December 6 @ 11:00am Alaska Time!
Register via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6iqPRm-mTJG8HHLNxWVlbg
October 14, 2020
Sun’aq Tribe of Kodiak 2020 CALL FOR CANDIDATES
The Sun’aq Tribe seeks candidates to run for Tribal Council seats in the December 6, 2020 General Election. The Sun’aq Tribal Council encourages tribal members to take this opportunity to influence the future direction of the Sun’aq Tribe of Kodiak by stepping forward to become leaders for our tribe.
THREE (3) 3-YEAR TRIBAL COUNCIL SEATS UP FOR ELECTION
ONE (1) 1-YEAR TRIBAL COUNCIL SEAT UP FOR ELECTION
DEADLINE FOR CANDIDACY FILING IS FRIDAY, October 30, 2020 BY 4:30PM
Eligibility requirements for candidacy:
- Enrolled member of the Sun’aq Tribe of Kodiak for 1 year (since 11/30/2019)
- Lived on the Kodiak road system for at least 1 year (since 11/30/2019)
- At least 18 years of age by 11/30/2020
- Not been removed from office under Article IV of the Tribal Constitution
- Agree to submit to random drug testing in accordance with Tribal Policy
- Not been convicted of or entered a plea of no contest to a felony
- Attest that he/she is not enrolled in another federally recognized tribe
- Immediate family members of elected council members are ineligible
Application packets available at the Sun’aq Tribal Office Monday through Friday 8:00-4:30 or you can print the application below.
Sun’aq Tribe of Kodiak 312 W. Marine Way Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-4449
TO BE PLACED ON THE OFFICIAL BALLOT THE APPLICATION FILING
DEADLINE is October 30, 2020 BY 4:30 P.M.
Due to COVID-19 measures in place to protect the safety of staff and tribal members, applications will not be submitted in person. Please send your completed applications to Pam Cawley at electionsupervisor@sunaq.org
If you have any questions about the application process, please email Pam Cawley at electionsupervisor@sunaq.org
September 18th, 2020
The Sun’aq Tribe of Kodiak is offering coronavirus relief assistance to tribal members affected by Coronavirus.
Tribal members were mailed applications this week. The application was available online during the application period. It has been removed (1/7/21) as the application period is closed.
Call the tribe or the CARES Act Coordinator to update your address, or find the application here.
Application deadline is October 16th
March 16, 2020
For Immediate Release:
According to the CDC, large events and mass gatherings can contribute to the spread of COVID-19 in the United States. The CDC recommends that organizers cancel or postpone events that consist of 50 people or more. To do our part in reducing the potential spread of coronavirus in Kodiak, Sun’aq Tribal Bingo will be closed until further notice. If you have any questions, please contact the Bingo Hall at 486-6759.
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