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SUMMARY:2026 Nome Berry Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Hanseatic Inspiration Cruise Ship will be in port\, with passengers in town throughout the day. The Mini Convention Center will host a stage area for musical / dance performances and vendor tables for arts & crafts\, informational and food vendors. Tables are available for no charge. \nSign up for a free vendor table\, Deadline: 4:00 pm\, Friday\, August 7.\n(Kawerak had a limited number of travel and lodging scholarships to support regional artists to present their crafts at the festival. There are no additional scholarships available at this time.) \n\n\nwww.kawerak.org/26BerryFest \nWe’re looking for performers to bring energy to the day! Dance groups and musicians: interested to share the stage? Contact Amanda: amanda@kawerak.org / 907-443-4278. \nQuyanna! \nwww.kawerak.org/events
URL:https://kawerak.org/event/2026-nome-berry-festival/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260814T080000
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE EXTENSION: Request for Proposals (RFP) for CM/GC Facilitation and Independent Cost Estimation Services
DESCRIPTION:DEADLINE EXTENSION: Request for Proposals (RFP) for CM/GC Facilitation and Independent Cost Estimation Services \nTo: Qualified Firms for Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) Facilitation and Independent Cost Estimation (ICE) Services \nKawerak\, Inc.\, (Kawerak) a tribal consortium and non-profit corporation in Nome\, Alaska\, is soliciting proposals for Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) Facilitation and Independent Cost Estimation (ICE) services for the Kawerak Transportation Program (“KTP”). Services under this RFP may include program management\, procurement support\, stakeholder facilitation\, independent cost estimating\, risk management\, scheduling\, design review\, and construction support services in support of transportation and infrastructure projects throughout the Bering Strait Region. \nQuestions and Clarifications \nQuestions regarding this RFP must be submitted via email no later than Monday\, August 10\, 2026. \nDeadline Extended to: Friday\, August 14\, 2026 \nSubmit electronically (.pdf format preferred) to: \nKawerak Transportation Program\nAttention: Benjamin Payenna\, Transportation Program Director\nEmail: transportationproposals@kawerak.org \nPlease ensure any proposals conform entirely to the requirements in the attached RFP\, or they will be disqualified as non-responsive. \nDownload the full RFP \nKawerak reserves the right to define and waive irregularities\, to decline to enter into any contracts based on this solicitation\, and to withdraw\, cancel or reissue this solicitation for any reason\, without liability.
URL:https://kawerak.org/event/deadline-extension-request-for-proposals-rfp-for-cm-gc-facilitation-and-independent-cost-estimation-services/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260815T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260815T170000
DTSTAMP:20260805T210854Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: RFP Critical Energy Infrastructure Recovery
DESCRIPTION:Request for Proposals (RFP) for Kawerak Region Critical Energy Infrastructure Recovery \nKawerak\, Inc. (Kawerak)\, a tribal consortium and non-profit corporation in Nome\, AK is soliciting proposals for the following energy projects: \n\nFinancial Analysis – Regional Energy Entity\nRegional Bulk Fuel Assessment\nCritical Energy Infrastructure Needs Assessment & Implementation Plan\n\nProposals may be submitted separately to each announcement\, or as a group addressing all three solicitations. \nDeadline for proposals: August 15\, 2026 at 5pm AKDT\nSubmit via email to: Kayla Bourdon: klbourdon@kawerak.org and Amanda Toerdal: amanda@kawerak.org \nLearn more: www.kawerak.org/rfp14
URL:https://kawerak.org/event/deadline-rfp-critical-energy-infrastructure-recovery/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260907
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260908
DTSTAMP:20260219T210217Z
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SUMMARY:Kawerak Office Closure - Labor Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://kawerak.org/event/kawerak-office-closure-labor-day/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261013
DTSTAMP:20260219T210253Z
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SUMMARY:Kawerak Office Closure - Indigenous People's Day
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URL:https://kawerak.org/event/kawerak-office-closure-indigenous-peoples-day/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261013
DTSTAMP:20261002T225719Z
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SUMMARY:Indigenous People's Day EVENT
DESCRIPTION:Join in the celebration with the Village of Solomon for Indigenous People’s Day! \nLaugh with comedian\, Eat with your iluqs and OOOH and AHHH over the beautiful traditional wear displayed in the fashion show! \nMeet us at the Nome Recreation Center from 5pm – 7:30pm. \n  
URL:https://kawerak.org/event/indigenous-peoples-day-event-2/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20261013T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20261013T210000
DTSTAMP:20261008T194455Z
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SUMMARY:Alaska Children's Trust: Community Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:Alaska Children’s Trust is coming to Nome! \nChild Sexual Abuse Prevention Plan\nNome Community Listening Session\nTuesday\, October 13 @ Old St. Joe’s\, 7pm-9pm \nAs they roll out “Prevent Together\,” Alaska’s first statewide plan to prevent child sexual abuse\, they’re seeking community input. \nCome join in an open conversation to learn about the plan\, share what’s working in Nome and share your ideas and questions in this community listening session. \nNo personal disclosures are required–this is a community planning and listening session.
URL:https://kawerak.org/event/child-sexual-abuse-nome-prevention-plan-community-listening-session/
CATEGORIES:Child Advocacy Center,Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20261024T150000
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SUMMARY:Qulliq / Naniq Carving Class
DESCRIPTION:Learn to carve and light a traditional Qulliq / Naniq\, seal oil lamp through this 3-day course with Kunaq at the Katirvik Cultural Center.\n\n\nDaily schedule:\n\nThursday\, October 22: 6:00pm-8:00pm\nFriday\, October 23: 6:00pm-8:00pm\nSaturday\, October 24: 12:00pm-3:00pm\n\n\nReady to register? email: kunaq@kawerak.org // call: 907-443-4340
URL:https://kawerak.org/event/qulliq-naniq-carving-class/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261107
DTSTAMP:20261016T231426Z
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UID:17986-1793923200-1794009599@kawerak.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE Substance Use Prevention Month BINGO Card
DESCRIPTION:Turn in your BINGO cards to be entered into the drawing for the Substance Use Prevention Month raffle! \nWhile Substance Use Prevention Month is now nationally recognized in August\, October was historically recognized as Substance Use Prevention Month\, and we believe prevention is important all year long. \nThroughout October\, we’ll be sharing ways we can strengthen prevention through culture\, connection\, healthy coping\, supportive relationships\, and community. We’re also inviting all communities across the Bering Strait Region to participate in our Substance Use Prevention Bingo! The bingo card includes activities and learning opportunities that encourage prevention\, wellness\, and cultural connection. \nLearn more and download the 2-page Substance Use Prevention BINGO Card. \nComplete 5 activities in a row (across\, down\, or diagonal) and submit your card to wellness@kawerak.org by November 6\, 2026 to be entered to win prizes including binoculars\, winter gloves\, kids’ sleds\, and more! \nComplete the entire card (blackout) to earn an extra raffle entry! \nPrevention doesn’t belong to just one month. Let’s keep building healthier\, stronger communities year round!
URL:https://kawerak.org/event/deadline-substance-use-prevention-month-bingo-card/
CATEGORIES:Community,Event,Wellness
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261112
DTSTAMP:20260219T210325Z
CREATED:20260219T210325Z
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SUMMARY:Kawerak Office Closure - Veteran's Day
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URL:https://kawerak.org/event/kawerak-office-closure-veterans-day/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261128
DTSTAMP:20260219T210418Z
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SUMMARY:Kawerak Office Closure - Thanksgiving & Heritage Day
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URL:https://kawerak.org/event/kawerak-office-closure-thanksgiving-heritage-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20261201T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20261201T170000
DTSTAMP:20260506T232305Z
CREATED:20260506T232305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T232305Z
UID:16700-1796112000-1796144400@kawerak.org
SUMMARY:Application Deadline: Higher Education Scholarship\, Spring Semester
DESCRIPTION:Get support while you pursue your goals! Kawerak offers scholarships to Tribal member students enrolled in both full-time and part-time higher education programs.\n\n\n\nDeadline: December 1 for Spring Semester\n\nApply online: www.my-cache.org\n\n\nQuestions? Email: he@kawerak.org
URL:https://kawerak.org/event/application-deadline-higher-education-scholarship-spring-semester/
CATEGORIES:Education,Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261226
DTSTAMP:20260219T210600Z
CREATED:20260219T210600Z
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UID:15886-1798156800-1798243199@kawerak.org
SUMMARY:Kawerak Office Closure - Christmas Day
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URL:https://kawerak.org/event/kawerak-office-closure-christmas-day/
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