WALES
Wales was also one of the largest villages in the region in pre-historical and post-contact times with population estimates between 500 – 600 people.
Wales
The village of Wales is one of the oldest communities in the Bering Strait region. The Inupiaq language name for Wales is Kingigin, named for the mountain that rises above it. Wales people refer to themselves as Kingikmiut, “the people of Kingigin.” Wales was also one of the largest villages in the region in pre-historical and post-contact times with population estimates between 500 – 600 people.
Source: State of Alaska DCRA
Tribal Council
Updated 9/23
President | Anna Oxereok |
Vice President | Marissa Oxereok |
Secretary | Gerald Oxereok |
Treasurer | Robert Tokienna Jr. |
Council Member | Joanne Keyes |
Council Member | Frank K Oxereok Jr. |
Council Member | VACANT |
Would you like to send a message to the Tribal Council? Please email nvowcouncil@gmail.com if you would like to connect!
Wales
The village of Wales is one of the oldest communities in the Bering Strait region. The Inupiaq language name for Wales is Kingigin, named for the mountain that rises above it. Wales people refer to themselves as Kingikmiut, “the people of Kingigin.” Wales was also one of the largest villages in the region in pre-historical and post-contact times with population estimates between 500 – 600 people.
Source: State of Alaska DCRA
Tribal Council
Updated 9/23
President | Anna Oxereok |
Vice President | Marissa Oxereok |
Secretary | Gerald Oxereok |
Treasurer | Robert Tokienna Jr. |
Council Member | Joanne Keyes |
Council Member | Frank K Oxereok Jr. |
Council Member | VACANT |
Would you like to send a message to the Tribal Council? Please email nvowcouncil@gmail.com if you would like to connect!