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Chuathbaluk, Alaska, a remote village nestled along the Kuskokwim River, is home to the Yup'ik indigenous community. Traditional subsistence hunting and fishing are central to the village's way of life, with residents relying on the land and river for sustenance. Its isolation and lack of road access make it challenging to reach, and residents primarily use snowmobiles or boats for transportation. Despite these challenges, Chuathbaluk holds a strong cultural identity and is dedicated to preserving Yup'ik traditions. The village's tight-knit community continues to thrive by embracing both modern amenities and its rich cultural heritage, exemplifying resilience in the Alaskan wilderness.
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Tribe: Native Village of Chuathbaluk (Russian Mission, Kuskokwim)

Phone: 907-467-4113

Physical Address:
 Native Village of Chuathbaluk Jail
#1 Teen Center Trail
Chuathbaluk, AK 99557

Mailing Address (personal mail):
 Inmate's First and Last Name
Native Village of Chuathbaluk Jail
P.O. Box CHU
Chuathbaluk, AK 99557-8999

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Understanding US Bureau of Indian Affairs

Because the legal system in ‘Indian Country’ operates outside of the legal jurisdiction of the cities, counties and states where the individual Indian Reservations are located, and the land is wholly owned and governed by the Tribes, the jails and detention centers on those lands are maintained and run by the individual Tribes. The police that provide the security and enforce the laws and the courts that mete out justice are also controlled by the individual Tribes.

There are over 90 jails and detention centers throughout Indian Country, of which, the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Office of Justice Services (OJS) staffs and operates a quarter of these facilities. The remainder are operated by Tribes through the PL 93-638, Self-Governance Compacts and a few are fully funded and operated by a tribe. Each jail is unique in operation and location.

Indian Reservation and Tribal laws also fall under the legal jurisdiction of the federal government. If a federal law has been broken, the Department of Justice may get involved. In that case, a convicted person from a crime committed on Indian Lands may be required to serve their time within the BOP (Federal Bureau of Prisons).

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