The primarily Yupik village of Newhalen takes its present day name from an anglicization of its original Yupik name Noghelingamuit, meaning people of Noghelin, and Noghelin meaning a land of prosperity or abundance. Aptlynamed, the village of Noghelin nestles against Lake Iliamna approximately 90 miles long and 22 miles wide, Alaskas largest lake.The lake area is home to some of the worlds largest caribou herds, salmon, trout and numerous wildlife species. Newhalen is a remotely located incorporated city under Alaska code. Most residents support themselves and their families by subsistence and seasonal fishing. Some travel as far down river as Bristol Bay. The regions closest substantial population centers are the Bristol Bay area to the west and Anchorage to the northeast. Bristol Bay takes an hour by air or six hours by boat down the Kvichak River. Travel to Anchorage takes an hour flight or six hour boat ride across the Cook Inlet.

Address: Newhalen, AK P.O. Box 207, 99606
Telephone: (907) 571-1410
Fax: 907) 571-1537
Website: http://www.arctic.net/~newhalen/Tribalpage/TribalCouncil.html