When we visited Northwest Arctic, the public comments supported YKHC's premis.
Locals did indeed relocate when they got a job. Partially because the culture of sharing required they support the village with their check.
Moving to the MatSu and Anchorage allowed them to keep their earnings and provide a better life for their families.
The fact it is famalies with children who tend to move will cost the community, assistance dollars for schools and health care.
They should be forming a Borough like the Northwest Artict so they can profic together with Donlin.