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Nome Area Tribes Hazard Mitigation Plan Seeking Public Comment
Nome Area Tribes Hazard Mitigation Plan Seeking Public Comment Nome Eskimo Community, King Island Native Community, Native Village of Council, and the Village of Solomon are pleased to present the Draft Risk Assessment portion of our 2024 Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan for [...]
Kawerak’s EESS Team Earns Accolades
Each year the Bureau of Indian Affairs Division of Workforce Development select a 477 Tribe or Tribal Consortium to receive an award for outstanding services. In mid-May of 2024, Kawerak's Education, Employment and Support Services Division was pleasantly surprised to be selected [...]
RFP – Reindeer Project Construction Services, Savoonga
SOLICITATION NOTICE -REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS- REINDEER PROJECT CONSTRUCTION SERVICES Kawerak, Inc., (Kawerak), a tribal consortium and non-profit corporation in Nome, Alaska, is soliciting bids from qualified General Contractors for the Savoonga Reindeer Commercial Company (“SRCC”) Reindeer Project (“Reindeer Project)” in Savoonga [...]
Knowledge Holders Examine National Museum Pieces and Protect Cultural Data
On April 25 and 26, 2024 Kawerak's Social Science Program hosted a hybrid workshop with nine Bering Strait region knowledge holders regarding collections of cultural heritage items that were sourced from the Bering Strait Region. The items are in various collections across [...]
Wales Hazard Mitigation Plan Seeking Public Comment
The Native Village and City of Wales are presenting the Draft Risk Assessment portion of their 2024 Hazard Mitigation Plan for public review and comment. They are asking for the public to review the Draft Risk Assessment and provide comments. Comments should [...]
RFP – Community Needs Assessment, Strategic Plan and Feasibility Study for Family Justice Center
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) Conduct a Community Needs Assessment forVictim Services and Develop a Strategic Plan and Feasibility Study for Purchasing an Existing Building or New Construction to Address Victim Needs PROJECT OBJECTIVE The objective and goal for this project is to [...]
Tribally Approved Child Care Options Expand
Kawerak's Child Care Program is excited to announce a new development with Tribally Approved Child Care. In order to increase access, we have expanded our Tribally Approved Relative Provider program to include extended family and non-relatives. Now, providers can enroll in our [...]
Project Remote Grant Comes to a Close and Celebrates Success
Although coming now to a close this September, Project Remote saw great success with it’s innovative approach for education in the Bering Strait region and will leave lasting effects for communities. Kawerak’s Community Education Department was awarded a one-time ANEP grant in [...]
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 [...]
Employees and Team of the Quarter – Q1 2024
Congratulations to our Quarter 1 (January-March) Employees of the Quarter and Team of the Quarter! We have an amazing staff and there is great work happening that deserves to be recognized.
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 [...]
