LATEST NEWS
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 [...]
Chum Salmon Bycatch – Advocacy Opportunity
As you know Chum salmon levels have been very low for Western Alaska, and the North Pacific Fishery Management Council (NPFMC) is now considering a cap on Chum salmon bycatch in the commercial pollock fishery. Fishery Management The State of Alaska regulates [...]
NOTICE TO CANCEL – RFP – Regional Housing Needs Assessment
UPDATE Kawerak, Inc., (Kawerak), a tribal consortium and non-profit corporation in Nome, Alaska, is soliciting proposals from qualified candidates to conduct a Regional Housing Needs Assessment and planning meeting facilitation. Deadline: Proposals will be accepted until April 12, 2024 [...]
Reindeer Herders Association PSA Regarding Reindeer Movement
To offer accurate information in the midst of misinformation - The Reindeer Herders Association (RHA) at Kawerak, Inc. has fielded concerns from the Teller community regarding recent movement of reindeer from the Kakaruk Herd to White Mountain. The RHA has not played [...]
