Koliganek is located on the left bank of the Nushagak River, and lies 65 miles northeast of Dillingham. Koliganek is a Yup’ik Eskimo village with Russian Orthodox practices. Subsistence activities are an important part of the lifestyle. The school and village organization provide most year-round employment. A new State-owned 3,000’ long by 75’ wide runway is available for aviation purposes.
Village Corporation:
Koliganek Natives Limited
C/O Jerry L Liboff
Dillingham, AK 99576
Present- Herman Nelson
ph: (907) 596-3434
Village Council:
New Koliganek Village Council
P.O. Box 5057
Koliganek, AK 99576-5057
President- Herman Nelson, Sr.
ph: (907) 596-3434
Koliganek Village Council
P.O. Box 5057
Koliganek, AK 99576-5057
Cheryl Tunguing
ph: (907) 596-3434
Download a listing of projects submitted by Koliganek for inclusion in the Southwest Alaska Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy.