Iiq

Iiq is a Yup’ik place in the lower Kuskokwim country, associated with the Eek River. The river drains from the foothills through a broad expanse of tundra before joining the Kuskokwim. Its waters connect lakes and wetlands in a landscape rich in fish and waterfowl. The Yup’ik people of this region moved among settlements and seasonal camps, taking advantage of the resources of rivers, tundra and the nearby coast. Their knowledge of the waterways guided travel through the low country.