Nellie Darlene Jimmie (Yup'ik: Unangik; born 1979) is an American politician and community leader serving as a member of the Alaska House of Representatives for district 38.
[1] She is of Yup'ik, Ojibwa, and Lakota descent, and her upbringing was rooted in the subsistence lifestyle of her community, including activities such as fishing, hunting, and gathering.
[1] She graduated from Nelson Island High School in 1996 and later attended the Alaska Job Corps Center, completing a program in 2000.
[3] Jimmie's campaign emphasized addressing housing shortages, improving water and sewer infrastructure, and managing subsistence resources.
[2] Her legislative priorities included preserving traditional ways of life, addressing climate change impacts such as erosion and flooding, and fostering cooperation with tribal governments.