St. Paul Island (Tanax̂ Amix̂ )
St. Paul Island is one of the five Pribilof Islands is located in the middle of the Bering Sea, 300 miles from the Alaska mainland; 800 miles from Anchorage, the closest urban center; and 300 miles north of the Aleutian Chain. It is one of two inhabited islands in the Pribilof Islands. Our mission, Ataqan Akun, is to ensure the optimal quality of life for all Tribal members and never forget where we have come from.
Notes from our 2024 planning retreat in Anchorage
Current activities
Our goal is to protect, maintain and restore natural resources by implementing conservation programs and education for the preservation of cultural beliefs and ecological integrity. We work in these areas:
- Advocacy, Monitoring, Research & Training
- Ecosystem Conservation Awareness
- Education and Outreach
- Fish Hatcheries
- Fur Seal Management
- Marine Debris Clean-Up
- Rat Prevention
- Reindeer Management
Successes
Collaborations with ACTION or other communities
Build on existing relationships with Atka and Hooper Bay.