AVEC Facilities: Shaktoolik

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Shaktoolik

(shock-TOO-lick)

Shaktoolik is located on the east shore of Norton Sound. It lies 125 miles east of Nome and 33 miles north of Unalakleet. Shaktoolik was the first and southernmost Malemiut settlement on Norton Sound, occupied as early as 1839. Twelve miles northeast, on Cape Denbigh, is "Iyatayet," a site that is 6,000 to 8,000 years old. Reindeer herds were managed in the Shaktoolik area around 1905. The village was originally located six miles up the Shaktoolik River, and moved to the mouth of the River in 1933. This site was prone to severe storms and winds, however, and the village relocated to its present, more sheltered location in 1967. The City was incorporated in 1969. AVEC board member Fred Sagoonick lives here.

Current power plant

Current tank farm

New Detroit Diesel Series 60 Engine

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Shaktoolik Facts

Community Profile

Current Population: 214
# of Consumers: 86
Incorporation Type: 2nd Class City
Total Generating Capacity (kw): 632

Community Facilities

Water is pumped from a river to the pumphouse; treated and stored in a tank. A piped water and sewage collection system serves most homes. 75% of households have complete plumbing and kitchen facilities.
Refuse is burned in an incinerator
Washeteria
Gravel airstrip
No docking facilities. During summer cargo is barged to Nome, then lightered to shore
One school
Local health clinic
Emergency Services have coastal and air access

Economy

The Shaktoolik economy is based on subsistence, supplemented by part-time wage earnings. 33 residents hold commercial fishing permits. Development of a new fish processing facility is a village priority. Reindeer herding also provides income and meat. Fish, crab, moose, beluga whale, caribou, seal, rabbit, geese, cranes, ducks, ptarmigan, berries, greens and roots are also primary food sources.

Culture and Activities

A federally-recognized tribe is located in the community -- the Native Village of Shaktoolik. It is a Malemiut Eskimo village with a fishing and subsistence lifestyle. The sale or importation of alcohol is banned in the village. Summer travel is by 4-whhel ATV, motorbike, truck and boat; winter travel is by snowmachine and dog team.

Climate

Subarctic climate with maritime influences when Norton Sound is ice-free, usually from May to October.
Summer temperatures average 47 to 62
Winter temperatures average -4 to 11
Extremes from -50 to 87 have been recorded
Precipitation averages 14 in/yr
Snowfall averages 43 in/yr

Community Weather

Overcast, 50°F

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