Charles Pokiak

Charles is a traditional knowledge holder who grew up in the Inuvialuit Settlement Region in the Western Arctic. Charles coached minor hockey for 25 years and was also part of Brighter Futures with kids. He did whale harvesting for several years with his wife Ida, prepared whales, and still teaches those who are eager to learn his traditional knowledge and harvesting practices, passing down the knowledge from one generation to the next. He has been captain for bowhead tagging for six years for Alaska Fish and Game in the Department of Fisheries and Oceans.