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Bering Strait Opioid Response Initiative Survey
The Kawerak Wellness Program has started a new initiative to confront the regional impact of opioid use—and you can help by completing an anonymous online survey at www.surveymonkey.com/r/BSORI
This important survey asks how opioid use affects our lives, families, and communities. Your insights will help shape future programs to prevent and address regional opioid use in ways that reflect our region’s values, strengths, and needs.
PRIZES!!!
There are prizes for regional residents (18 years and older) who complete a survey by the deadline. Prizes include up to 25,000 ATMOS points (or Alaska Airlines miles) donated by Kawerak, and Safeway gift cards for $500, $240, $220, $60 and $40.
To be eligible for the prize drawing participants must currently live in the Bering Strait Region and a survey must be submitted by 6 PM AKDT on November 28, 2025. Complete prize rules are included in the online survey.
Camp Igaliq
Each summer youth from the Bering Strait region join together for 5 days to create a bright vision of themselves, their community and their future. Elders and guest presenters share knowledge of land, skills, stories, education, employment, suicide prevention and healthy relationships. Hiking, swimming, canoeing, dancing and healing, Camp Igaliq is an exciting time to share, build, and connect.
Eligibility:
Youth should be tribally enrolled, age 14-18, and do not have to be enrolled in school in order to attend. In 2025 Camp Igaliq will be held in Shishmaref, and the camp will offer slots first to Shishmaref residents who are tribal members.
Deadline:
Applications must be completed and emailed in to BOTH tc.shh@kawerak.org AND wellness@kawerak.org by July 7th.
Contact:
If you have any questions or issues with completing/downloading/submitting the application please call us at 907-443-4392 at Wellness or 907-649-3821 at the Shishmaref Tribal Office (ask for Donna).
Download the Application:2025 Igaliq Application
Safe Homes
In partnership with the Bering Sea Women’s Group, Kawerak Wellness is assisting with the search for Safe Homes in the region to support victims of Domestic Violence. We are searching to have at least one safe home available in every community.
What is the Safe Home Program?
Safe Home Representatives in the Bering Strait Region Provide:
· Temporary Shelter for Women, Children and Men who are experiencing domestic violence
· Safety assessment
· Information & Referrals
· Individual Advocacy
How do I become a Safe Home Representative in my community?
To become a Safe Home Representative, individuals must complete an application, interview, and background check process. All household members aged 18 and older must also pass a background check to ensure a secure environment for survivors. Additionally, representatives from the Bering Sea Women’s Group and Kawerak will conduct a safety inspection of the home. Training and ongoing support are provided to Safe Home Representatives to ensure they feel confident and equipped to offer this assistance.
Fill out an application and email it to rural.outreach@beringseawomensgroup.com.
Contact:
If you have any questions or issues with completing/downloading/submitting the application please call the Bering Sea Women’s Group Safe Home Representative at 1-800-570-5444 or 907-434-5491. You can also email rural.outreach@beringseawomensgroup.com.
Download the Application: Safe Home Representative Application
Bering Strait Opioid Response Initiative Survey
The Kawerak Wellness Program has started a new initiative to confront the regional impact of opioid use—and you can help by completing an anonymous online survey at www.surveymonkey.com/r/BSORI
This important survey asks how opioid use affects our lives, families, and communities. Your insights will help shape future programs to prevent and address regional opioid use in ways that reflect our region’s values, strengths, and needs.
PRIZES!!!
There are prizes for regional residents (18 years and older) who complete a survey by the deadline. Prizes include up to 25,000 ATMOS points (or Alaska Airlines miles) donated by Kawerak, and Safeway gift cards for $500, $240, $220, $60 and $40.
To be eligible for the prize drawing participants must currently live in the Bering Strait Region and a survey must be submitted by 6 PM AKDT on November 28, 2025. Complete prize rules are included in the online survey.
Camp Igaliq
Each summer youth from the Bering Strait region join together for 5 days to create a bright vision of themselves, their community and their future. Elders and guest presenters share knowledge of land, skills, stories, education, employment, suicide prevention and healthy relationships. Hiking, swimming, canoeing, dancing and healing, Camp Igaliq is an exciting time to share, build, and connect.
Eligibility:
Youth should be tribally enrolled, age 14-18, and do not have to be enrolled in school in order to attend. In 2025 Camp Igaliq will be held in Shishmaref, and the camp will offer slots first to Shishmaref residents who are tribal members.
Deadline:
Applications must be completed and emailed in to BOTH tc.shh@kawerak.org AND wellness@kawerak.org by July 7th.
Contact:
If you have any questions or issues with completing/downloading/submitting the application please call us at 907-443-4392 at Wellness or 907-649-3821 at the Shishmaref Tribal Office (ask for Donna).
Download the Application:2025 Igaliq Application
Safe Homes
In partnership with the Bering Sea Women’s Group, Kawerak Wellness is assisting with the search for Safe Homes in the region to support victims of Domestic Violence. We are searching to have at least one safe home available in every community.
What is the Safe Home Program?
Safe Home Representatives in the Bering Strait Region Provide:
· Temporary Shelter for Women, Children and Men who are experiencing domestic violence
· Safety assessment
· Information & Referrals
· Individual Advocacy
How do I become a Safe Home Representative in my community?
To become a Safe Home Representative, individuals must complete an application, interview, and background check process. All household members aged 18 and older must also pass a background check to ensure a secure environment for survivors. Additionally, representatives from the Bering Sea Women’s Group and Kawerak will conduct a safety inspection of the home. Training and ongoing support are provided to Safe Home Representatives to ensure they feel confident and equipped to offer this assistance.
Fill out an application and email it to rural.outreach@beringseawomensgroup.com.
Contact:
If you have any questions or issues with completing/downloading/submitting the application please call the Bering Sea Women’s Group Safe Home Representative at 1-800-570-5444 or 907-434-5491. You can also email rural.outreach@beringseawomensgroup.com.
Download the Application: Safe Home Representative Application