About Native Village of Eyak
We are Native Village of eyak
The Native Village of Eyak (NVE) is a federally recognized Tribe located in Cordova, Alaska, rooted in the enduring homelands of the dAXunhyuu, the Eyak people. Since time immemorial, Eyak people have lived along the eastern shores of Prince William Sound, the Copper River Delta, and the surrounding lands and waters that continue to sustain our culture, identity, and way of life.
Today, NVE serves as the central Tribal government for Native Village of Eyak citizens, carrying forward our responsibility to protect our people, uphold our sovereignty, and strengthen the future of our community. Guided by our ancestors and supported by the resilience of our Tribal Members, we work to advance self-determination through culturally grounded programs, strong governance, and a commitment to healing, stewardship, and opportunity.
NVE provides a wide range of services that support Tribal citizens across all stages of life - including healthcare, cultural revitalization, education, social services, subsistence and food sovereignty initiatives, environmental stewardship, and community development. Through these efforts, we honor the past while building systems that reflect the needs, priorities, and values of our people today. As a Tribal Nation, our work is rooted in connection: to the land, to one another, and to the generations still to come. We invite you to learn more about who we are, what we stand for, and the vision we carry forward together.
Our Mission
Native Village of NVE is dedicated to exercising our sovereignty to enhance the well-being of our people, culture, and homelands.
Our Vision
To cultivate a resilient and thriving community where our people are healthy and empowered, our culture is alive, and we honor our lands and waters. Through our relationships, education, healing, and leadership, we uphold our sovereignty and empower current and future generations to sustain our way of life.
Our Values
Our Core Values – Respect, Humility, Accountability, Integrity, Kinship
Our Traditional Values – God, Loyalty, Humor, Cooperation, Teaching, Cultural Pride, Sharing, Disipline, Respect
