INVESTIGATION ONGOING – Measures in Place to Ensure Public Safety
Kawerak is aware of recent interest on social media and with the press regarding a Kawerak employee. Kawerak originally received a complaint in October. Based on the complaint, Kawerak investigated and addressed the situation with the information provided at the time. New information relevant to this situation was brought to our attention yesterday. Kawerak is currently investigating the situation based on the new information.
Personnel matters are confidential, as are investigations, so we are not able to comment further. Appropriate measures have been taken to ensure public safety pending the outcome of the investigation.
Kawerak takes concerns seriously. If you feel like you have information or concerns related to Kawerak employees, please feel free to reach out to Mary David, Executive Vice President at mdavid@kawerak.org or by phone at (907)434-1898. If you are aware of a possible crime, we encourage you to contact law enforcement.
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Press Contact: Danielle Slingsby, dslingsby@kawerak.org, 907-434-0518
Kawerak Inc. acts in accordance with its mission, to advance the capacity of our people and tribes for the benefit of the region. Kawerak is a nonprofit tribal consortium that provides over 40 different programs to the Inupiaq, St. Lawrence Island Yupik and Yupik people who reside in 16 communities of western Alaska and represents the 20 federally recognized tribes in the Bering Strait Region.
