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Kipnuk, located in southwestern Alaska, is a remote village with a population of about 655 residents. The community is primarily inhabited by Yupik Eskimos who rely on subsistence activities, such as hunting, fishing, and gathering, for their traditional way of life. Despite its isolation, Kipnuk is deeply rooted in its cultural heritage, with a focus on preserving Yupik traditions like storytelling and dance. The village's connection to the land and sea is central to its identity. Kipnuk residents display resilience and a strong cultural spirit, making it a unique and vibrant part of Alaska's indigenous landscape.
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Tribe: Native Village of Kipnuk

Phone: 907-896-5515

Physical Address:
 Native Village of Kipnuk Jail
101 Council Drive
Kipnuk, AK 99614

Mailing Address (personal mail):
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Native Village of Kipnuk Jail
P.O. Box 57
Kipnuk, AK 99614

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About the Native Village of Kipnuk Jail
Kipnuk, located in southwestern Alaska, is a remote village with a population of about 655 residents. The community is primarily inhabited by Yupik Eskimos who rely on subsistence activities, such as hunting, fishing, and gathering, for their traditional way of life. Despite its isolation, Kipnuk is deeply rooted in its cultural heritage, with a focus on preserving Yupik traditions like storytelling and dance. The village's connection to the land and sea is central to its identity. Kipnuk residents display resilience and a strong cultural spirit, making it a unique and vibrant part of Alaska's indigenous landscape.
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Understanding US Bureau of Indian Affairs

Because the legal system in ‘Indian Country’ operates outside of the legal jurisdiction of the cities, counties and states where the individual Indian Reservations are located, and the land is wholly owned and governed by the Tribes, the jails and detention centers on those lands are maintained and run by the individual Tribes. The police that provide the security and enforce the laws and the courts that mete out justice are also controlled by the individual Tribes.

There are over 90 jails and detention centers throughout Indian Country, of which, the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Office of Justice Services (OJS) staffs and operates a quarter of these facilities. The remainder are operated by Tribes through the PL 93-638, Self-Governance Compacts and a few are fully funded and operated by a tribe. Each jail is unique in operation and location.

Indian Reservation and Tribal laws also fall under the legal jurisdiction of the federal government. If a federal law has been broken, the Department of Justice may get involved. In that case, a convicted person from a crime committed on Indian Lands may be required to serve their time within the BOP (Federal Bureau of Prisons).

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