Iñupiat traditional goverment

Native Village
of Barrow

Honoring Our Heritage, Empowering Our People, and Perserving Iñupiat Traditions for Our Future Generations.

Native Village of Barrow

Welcome to Community

The Native Village of Barrow is deeply committed to improving the well-being and quality of life for all of our tribal members. We offer a comprehensive range of services that cater to the diverse needs of our community, from housing assistance and educational programs to environmental protection initiatives and social services. Each department plays a crucial role in ensuring the long-term sustainability, cultural preservation, and self-sufficiency of our people. By supporting individuals and families with these vital resources, we aim to foster a stronger, healthier, and more connected community that honors our Iñupiat heritage while adapting to the needs of modern life. Explore how our departments contribute to these goals and how we continue to serve the unique needs of the Native Village of Barrow.

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News & Updates

Environmental Program Director

The Environment Program Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating, financial responsibility, and ensuring the quality control of different direct, indirect services related to daily environment and or business opportunity management and operation.  The primary function is to manage and control water, air and land resources, associated natural and environmental protection, and conservation of culturally relevant and ecologically sound utilization and management that are important to the subsistence, sustenance, cultural enrichment and economic opportunity technical/scientific/support services to the tribal members to the extent feasible.

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Administrtive Intern

The Administrative Intern facilitates the efficient operation of the assigned department by performing a variety of clerical and administrative tasks. In addition, the Administrative Intern will work and assist the Administrative Manager with organization of his/her office, writing, filing, and other duties as requested by the Administrative Manager.

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In person Meeting #1: September 15, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. AKDT

In person Meeting #1: September 15, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. AKDT

Utqiaġvik – Iñupiat Heritage Center

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) invites you to attend a public meeting to learn about and provide input on the Production Site Development in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska (NPR-A) Proposed Rule and Draft Chapters 1 and 2 of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). The BLM is seeking relevant comments; concerns or issues related to the Draft Chapters 1 and 2 of the EIS at the meetings. 
The Draft Chapters 1 and 2 of the EIS are available at the project website at https://eplanning.blm.gov/Project-Home/?id=0270fccb-9850-f111-bec6-001dd8029ed0.

Comments submitted via ePlanning using the above link are preferred. However, you may also submit written comments by email at NPR-A_ProductionSite_EIS@blm.gov or by mail at the address below by November 9, 2026.

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Empowering Our People

What We Do

Join us in strengthening our community by accessing safe housing, securing disaster relief, advancing job skills, and supporting family services. Together, we promote justice, protect our natural resources, restore our lands, ensure reliable transportation, and manage our tribal lands for future generations.