LATEST NEWS
Mary’s Igloo Community Planning Document Posted
The completed Local Economic Development Plan for Mary's Igloo has now been posted! The community meeting was held on September 28th of 2016, where community members discussed plans for future projects and priorities of the community. The plan will guide the community [...]
Successful Strategic Planning for Koyuk
Community members in Koyuk participated in 3 days of community strategic planning meetings last week in order to update the Koyuk Local Economic Development Plan. The previous plan completed listed priorities and goals for 2012-2017. The group gathered for the public meeting [...]
1974 Flood: Call for Photos and Stories
Many of us have seen pictures and heard stories of the devastation that the 1974 in our communities. This flood displaced and dispersed many families, and has had lasting and difficult repercussions on perpetuating our sense of community and culture. Often in [...]
Congress improves Air Service for Diomede
Kawerak Inc. thanks Alaska’s Congressional Delegation for securing Diomede’s eligibility in the Federal Aviation Administration’s Essential Air Service Program, which will improve regular passenger and freight service to the community of Diomede. In partnership with Senator Murkowski and Congressman Young, Senator Sullivan [...]
Calling Kuspuk Seamstresses!
Qaspaq/Atikluk/Uglaqaq/Qiipaghaq Display and Contest! Showcase your favorite design, modern or traditional at the Kawerak Regional Conference. Not only will it be admired, but you might also win! Attendees & the public will vote on their favorite garment, which will be displayed anonymously. The designer with [...]
Welcome Back Melanie!
Kawerak staff gathered together to celebrate the return of Kawerak President Melanie Bahnke from a well-deserved sabbatical awarded by Rasmuson Foundation. "It was the best summer of my life," Melanie said, "But I am happy to be back. I missed all of [...]