AŋUUTAQ
Solomon
Although Village of Solomon is a small and displaced community – their advocacy is built on strength, resilience and support. The tribe has one primary goal – to enhance the well being of all enrolled with the Village of Solomon while protecting their environment.
Aŋuutaq – Solomon
Solomon is located on the west bank of the Solomon River, 34 miles east of Nome. It lies one mile north of Norton Sound.
The Village of Solomon is governed by a 7 member elected Traditional Council, with staggered annual elections. The Council members meet regularly throughout the year to implement the Long Range Economic Development Plan, manage resources, provide guidance to tribal staff and ultimately serve all Tribal members, near and far. The tribe has one primary goal – to enhance the well being of all enrolled with the Village of Solomon while protecting their environment.
Village of Solomon Tribal Council
| President | Kirsten Timbers |
| Vice President | Cameron Piscoya |
| Secretary | Elizabeth Johnson |
| Treasurer | Annette Piscoya |
| Assistant Secretary/Treasurer | Deilah Johnson |
| Elder Member | Cheryl Kalerak |
| Youth Member | Wilma Amaktoolik |
History
Although, VOS is a small and displaced community – their advocacy is built on strength, resilience and support. At times, the tribe has faced lack of resources due to -0- count census in the village itself. When the schoolhouse was closed by the BIA (soon after boarding schools were forced illegally), the village began losing families. With the departure of people, employment fell, as well as their postal service and general store. Solomon finally became a -0- census when Garfield Okitkon passed on in the early 2000’s. Because of the circumstances of displacement, racism, colonialism, etc., advancement in tribal sovereignty, resilience and advocacy has only just begun. A great testament to this came in 1993, following the march of RoseAnn Timbers straight into the Whitehouse. RoseAnn demanded that Solomon receive federal recognition as a tribal entity, and in 1993, the Village of Solomon was established.
The original descendants of the village, are of direct lineal descent to all members enrolled today.
Today, the tribe has a successful Environmental Department, owns and manages their Bed and Breakfast (their original BIA schoolhouse) in their seasonal village, serves community members by offering health and wellness programs, all of which enhance and encourage successful lives for all members.
Dive into the Village of Solomon website (https://www.villageofsolomon.org) and get to know the Elected Council members and staff, and check out photos and information of their annual youth and elder camp and other programs offered to their tribal community. You’ll also find some exciting advocacy photos over the years. Each activity, project, program, gathering – is for the community, by the community and in unity. We are the Village of Solomon, a united tribal community.
Aŋuutaq – Solomon
Solomon is located on the west bank of the Solomon River, 34 miles east of Nome. It lies one mile north of Norton Sound.
The Village of Solomon is governed by a 7 member elected Traditional Council, with staggered annual elections. The Council members meet regularly throughout the year to implement the Long Range Economic Development Plan, manage resources, provide guidance to tribal staff and ultimately serve all Tribal members, near and far. The tribe has one primary goal – to enhance the well being of all enrolled with the Village of Solomon while protecting their environment.
Village of Solomon Tribal Council
| President | Kirsten Timbers |
| Vice President | Cameron Piscoya |
| Secretary | Elizabeth Johnson |
| Treasurer | Annette Piscoya |
| Assistant Secretary/Treasurer | Deilah Johnson |
| Elder Member | Cheryl Kalerak |
| Youth Member | Wilma Amaktoolik |
History
Although, VOS is a small and displaced community – their advocacy is built on strength, resilience and support. At times, the tribe has faced lack of resources due to -0- count census in the village itself. When the schoolhouse was closed by the BIA (soon after boarding schools were forced illegally), the village began losing families. With the departure of people, employment fell, as well as their postal service and general store. Solomon finally became a -0- census when Garfield Okitkon passed on in the early 2000’s. Because of the circumstances of displacement, racism, colonialism, etc., advancement in tribal sovereignty, resilience and advocacy has only just begun. A great testament to this came in 1993, following the march of RoseAnn Timbers straight into the Whitehouse. RoseAnn demanded that Solomon receive federal recognition as a tribal entity, and in 1993, the Village of Solomon was established.
The original descendants of the village, are of direct lineal descent to all members enrolled today.
Today, the tribe has a successful Environmental Department, owns and manages their Bed and Breakfast (their original BIA schoolhouse) in their seasonal village, serves community members by offering health and wellness programs, all of which enhance and encourage successful lives for all members.
Dive into the Village of Solomon website (https://www.villageofsolomon.org) and get to know the Elected Council members and staff, and check out photos and information of their annual youth and elder camp and other programs offered to their tribal community. You’ll also find some exciting advocacy photos over the years. Each activity, project, program, gathering – is for the community, by the community and in unity. We are the Village of Solomon, a united tribal community.