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THIS IS ONLY A DRILL. Ragin Contagin, Pneumonic Plague
The Plague is (NOT) here! The State of Alaska is conducting drill to practice medication distribution across the state. On April 12th the communities of Nome and Shaktoolik will practice operating PODS, which will exist to dispense the needed antibiotic medication to [...]
Robert Keith Earns Board Member of the Year
Robert Keith's service on the Kawerak Board of Directors has spanned over 15 years since 1993. He joined the Board to represent his community of Elim. Throughout his time, he has served on many leadership roles within the Board, including Chair. We [...]
Child Abuse Prevention Month Activities
April is the month to GO BLUE to show your support to our most precious resource, our kids! April 5th is "Go Blue Day" so be sure to decorate yourself with all things blue. The Kawerak Child Advocacy Center has coordinated with [...]
Hearing All Voices
Kawerak President Melanie Bahnke addressed Governor Michael Dunleavy at a private event sponsored by the Americans for Prosperity group on Wednesday March 27, 2019. She expressed the concern of the filtered discussion, emphasizing the importance of all voices being allowed at the [...]
Bering Strait Regional Energy Summit Coming to Nome
The Kawerak Energy Program is hosting the 2019 Bering Strait Regional Energy Summit, May 7-9 in Nome. Regional residents, stakeholders and partner organizations are invited to come together to learn about energy resources. Attendees will share experiences with energy in their communities, [...]
Energy Saving Technology Testing at Kawerak
New energy tracking technology is installed and ready to go in Kawerak's Talialuk Building. As of March 1st, sensors were installed by Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC), with help from Kawerak's IT Department and electricians from Bering Straits Development Company. It's the [...]
Intro to Heavy Equipment Application Released!
After the success of the inaugural Intro to Heavy Equipment Class boasted much success, Kawerak is once again partnering with NACTEC to offer this training opportunity to bring residents from the Bering Strait directly to realistic training on heavy equipment all in [...]
Youth Summer Employment
Summer Youth Work Program application is now available! Students who are ages 14-24 are encouraged to apply for Kawerak's work program for 6-8 weeks throughout the summer. This is a great opportunity for a first time job, new work experience, build or [...]
Behind the Wheel 2019!
Get ready, set, Drive! 2019 is your year to get licensed. Kawerak Short Term Regional Training Program has organized three sessions of Adult Drivers Education to assist adults with obtaining their standard drivers license. Adult Driver’s Education in Nome April 1-5, 2019 [...]
Paid Summer Internship Opportunity with Kawerak!
Are you a current Kawerak Higher Education Scholarship student? Are you looking for meaningful employment over the summer? Would you like to return to the Bering Strait for the summer? If you answered yes to these questions the Kawerak Internship Program is [...]
Community Feedback: VPSO Program
We invite you to share your opinion. The VPSO program is a resource for our communities to increase public safety. What are your expectations for the VPSO in your community? Your feedback will help us improve the program and understand community [...]
Award Bolsters Essential Protections of the Bering Sea
Kawerak Inc. is pleased to announce receipt of a multi-year grant award from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. The charitable purpose of this grant is to protect the Bering Strait Region’s coastal and marine ecosystems and communities from the increasing impacts [...]
