Holikachuk facts for kids
Holikachuk-speaking area: Nr.6
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| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 180 | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
 United States ( Alaska) |
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| Languages | |
| Holikachuk language, American English (Alaskan variant) | |
| Religion | |
| Shamanism ~ Animism (largely ex), Christianity |
The Holikachuk people are a group of Alaska Native people. They are part of the larger Athabaskan family. They are also known by other names like Innoko or Organized Village of Grayling.
The Holikachuk people live in western Alaska. They used to live around the middle and upper Innoko River. In 1963, they moved to a place called Grayling on the Yukon River.
Who are the Holikachuk people?
The Holikachuk people call themselves Doogh Hit’an. This name means "people of the land" in their own language. The name Holikachuk comes from the name of a village in their traditional homeland.
What is their language?
The Holikachuk people speak the Holikachuk language. This language is part of the Athabaskan language family. Many Holikachuk people also speak American English.
Their Neighbors and Culture
The Holikachuk people have always lived near other groups. To their north are the Yup'ik and Koyukon people. The Koyukon also live to their east. To the south are the Upper Kuskokwim people. To the west are the Deg Hit'an people.
The culture of the Holikachuk people is very similar to the Deg Hit'an culture. This shows that these groups have shared traditions and ways of life for a long time.
