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Protecting a Fragile Ecosystem: A Unified Position to Protect the Safety Sound & Bonanza Channel Estuary near Nome, Alaska
For Immediate Release April 12, 2024 Protecting a Fragile Ecosystem: A Unified Position to Protect the Safety Sound & Bonanza Channel Estuary near Nome, Alaska The Village of Solomon, Solomon Native Corporation, Kawerak, Inc., Bering Straits Native Corporation, Sitnasuak Native Corporation, and [...]
Tribal Consortia Leaders Advocate for Strong Measures to Reduce Chum Salmon Bycatch
Leaders of Tribal Consortia that represent 113 Tribes from Western and Interior Alaska are pushing for strong measures to reduce chum salmon bycatch in the pollock fishery. On April 6th, Melanie Bahnke (President of Kawerak), Brian Ridley (Elected Chief and Chairman of [...]
2024 Nome Berry Festival
Don't miss your opportunity to participate in the 2024 Nome Berry Festival! The festival will be held on June 21st, the Summer Solstice, from 11am - 7pm at the Nome Recreation Center. At the Berry Festival local residents, visiting tourists and cruise [...]
Chum Salmon Bycatch – Advocacy Opportunity
As you know Chum salmon levels have been very low for Western Alaska, and the North Pacific Fishery Management Council (NPFMC) is now considering a cap on Chum salmon bycatch in the commercial pollock fishery. Fishery Management The State of Alaska regulates [...]
RFP – Regional Housing Needs Assessment
Kawerak, Inc., (Kawerak), a tribal consortium and non-profit corporation in Nome, Alaska, is soliciting proposals from qualified candidates to conduct a Regional Housing Needs Assessment and planning meeting facilitation. Deadline: Proposals will be accepted until April 12, 2024 at 5pm Alaska Daylight [...]
Reindeer Herders Association PSA Regarding Reindeer Movement
To offer accurate information in the midst of misinformation - The Reindeer Herders Association (RHA) at Kawerak, Inc. has fielded concerns from the Teller community regarding recent movement of reindeer from the Kakaruk Herd to White Mountain. The RHA has not played [...]
