Igiugig is a small village (population 56) located in southwestern Alaska, on the south bank of the mouth of the Kvichak River and Lake Iliamna. The village is 48 miles southwest of Iliamna, Alaska and 56 miles northeast of King Salmon, Alaska. The Village's population consists mainly of Yupik Eskimos, Aleuts, and Athabascan Indians.
Like most villages in the area, Igiugig has many rich Native traditions. One important part of life in the village is subsistence living - hunting, fishing, and gathering local plants, as well as cooking unique dishes made from these local foods. Another important facet of village life is passing along the Yupik language the many of the older residents grew up speaking, as well as tribal traditions such as respect for village elders. Below are links to more information about several of these traditions.

History

Elders

Subsistence Living

Mary Olympic barbecuing salmon at the 4th of July picnic.

Native dancing at Igiugig School