Our Mission: To empower tribal members and strengthen our community by building meaningful pathways in education and employment, preserving our Yup'ik heritage, and supporting sustainable groth for present and future generations.
Key Focus Areas
Education & Workforce Development
We lead training incentives, apprenticeships, and regional employer partnerships to promote long-term employment and self-sufficiency.
Housing & Infrastructure
We facilitate grant-funded home rehabilitation, energy-efficient upgrades, and new construction projects to ensure safe, healthy living for our community.
Health & Wellness
We champion programs that provide access to clean water, safe homes, family-centered wellness initiatives, and community-wide care.
Cultural Preservation
We honor Yup'ik traditions through language recovery, storytelling sessions, and cultural workshops that pass ancestral knowledge from one generation to the next.
Stewardship & Sustainability
Grounded in Yup’ik values of respect, balance and resilience, we prioritize responsible resource use, transparent governance, and long-term planning that safeguards our lands, waters, and people.
Partnerships for Lasting Impact
We collaborate with state, federal, and regional organizations to strengthen the local economy and expand opportunity. Together, we foster resilient communities where cultural heritage and innovation thrive.
501(c)(3) Nonprofit Status
Mumtraq Regional Impact serves as the official 501(c)(3) nonprofit arm of the Native Village of Goodnews Bay. This designation enables us to receive federal, regional, and philanthropic funding that supports programs in housing, wellness, culture, and education.
Our Commitment to Transparency
Integrity and accountability guide every decision we make. As a 501(c)(3) organization, we follow strict federal and tribal standards for reporting, compliance, and ethical program management.
Funding is handled with care, transparency, and respect for our people, our partners, and future generations.
Recognized for Impact
Through strategic partnerships and grant programs, Mumtraq Regional Impact advances sustainable housing, cultural revitalization, education, and wellness initiatives that empower the people of Goodnews Bay.
Grant Partners Include: Denali Commission, HUD, BIA, and AHFC.
Our Impact So Far: Safe homes repaired and families supported, local jobs created through tribal contracts, cultural programs reconnecting youth and elders and training opportunities expanding tribal capacity.
Michael Horton
Grant Writer & Administrator
PARTNERSHIPS & FUNDING SECTION
Our nonprofit arm works collaboratively with state, federal, and regional organizations to deliver effective, culturally grounded programs. Together, we expand opportunities and build a sustainable future for the Native Village of Goodnews Bay.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
As the nonprofit company of the Native Village of Goodnews Bay, Mumtraq Regional Impact manages projects that enhance daily life in our community. From Housing repair and education programs to health and workforce services, our work builds resilience and opens opportunity for all residents.
CONTACT US
Tommy Ayojiak
Email: Tommy.a@nvgb.org
Phone: (907) 967-8929 | Fax: (907) 967-8330
Freida James
Native Village of Goodnews Bay
Email: freida.j@nvgb.org
Phone: (907) 967-8929 | Fax: (907) 967-8330