Central Alaskan Yupik is a native language spoken by the Yupik people in western Alaska. It belongs to the Eskimo-Aleut language family and is primarily used in communities along the Bering Sea coast and the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. The language has several dialects, with Central Alaskan Yupik being one of the most widely spoken. The Yupik people have a rich cultural heritage that includes traditional practices, storytelling, and subsistence hunting. Efforts are ongoing to preserve and revitalize the language, as it plays a crucial role in maintaining the cultural identity of the Yupik community and their connection to the land and environment.