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Kawerak Enters Phase One of Return to Workplace
Kawerak's COVID planning team has determined a phased plan to begin the process of employees returning to the workplace starting June 15. For the protection of public health, Kawerak made the decision to close all buildings, reduce service hours and have a percentage of staff work [...]
US DOT Takes Huge Step for Tribal Sovereignty within Transportation
This week another historic milestone was achieved in the realm of tribal compacting with the federal government, this time in the realm of transportation. On Monday June 1, 2020 US Department of Transportation (DOT) published the Final Rule to establish the Tribal Transportation [...]
Research Protocols in Bering Strait Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
Kawerak, in consultation with the Tribes of the Region, wrote the following letter to advise planned research projects and researchers on protocols for research related activities in the Bering Strait Region under COVID-19 conditions. To: The Research Community From: The Kawerak Board [...]
Seeking Artwork for Supernatural Publication
SEEKING ARTWORK! Kawerak Social Science is seeking artists willing to create art for the upcoming Supernatural project publication. Artists will be able to keep their created artwork, maintain all ownership and creative rights after it is photographed, and will also receive [...]
Knowledge Sovereignty and the Indigenization of Knowledge
The changing climate, vessel traffic, infrastructure needs, resource development and the shifting marine ecosystem are all contributing to the gravitational pull of scientists to the Arctic. Along with their research and related activities, greater attention is also being paid to increasing the [...]
Kawerak Pays Internet Service for Foster Families through COVID-19
"We take care of each other" is a Native value that has been passed on from generation to generation. In line with this value, Kawerak has approved internet payments for all foster families for the months of April and May. We are [...]
Emergency Scholarship Funds to be Given to Kawerak Higher Education Students
The Kawerak Board of Directors and Kawerak's Education, Employment and Supportive Services Department have officially approved a $1000 supplemental emergency scholarship payment to go to current Kawerak Higher Education students. We recognize that the COVID-19 pandemic has placed difficulties on many of [...]
Oil Spill Response Kits Prepare Communities for Current Epidemic
Kawerak Inc.'s Environmental Program sent Oil Spill Response kits to 15 Bering Strait Region villages this week. The kits, originally purchased for oil spill response, have now become essential for COVID-19 preparedness at community clinics. Due to the increased ship traffic and opening of [...]
Head Start, Early Head Start Updates
Dear Kawerak Head Start/Early Head Start/Child Care Parents, I’m writing to give you an update on our services. Like the local school districts, we are following Governor Dunleavey’s mandate to close our services through May 1 to prevent the spread of COVID-19 [...]
Pilgrim Hot Springs Prepares for Summer 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 03/24/20 Kawerak, Inc. to join Bering Straits Native Corporation as co-managing partners for Unaatuq, LLC, owner of the Pilgrim Hot Springs property Nome, AK – Kawerak, Inc. has joined Bering Straits Native Corporation as co-managing partner of Unaatuq, LLC, [...]
Kawerak Update Response to COVID-19
Updated 3.27.20 Kawerak Inc is following suit with public recommendations and taking precautions and preparing for the potential spread of COVID-19 to our region. Due to the rapidly evolving nature of the outbreak, Kawerak will be taking a proactive approach to addressing [...]
Knowledge Sovereignty and the Indigenization of Knowledge
The changing climate, vessel traffic, infrastructure needs, resource development and the shifting marine ecosystem are all contributing to the gravitational pull of scientists to the Arctic. Along with their research and related activities, greater attention is also being paid to increasing the [...]
