LATEST NEWS
Mary’s Igloo Community Planning Document Posted
The completed Local Economic Development Plan for Mary's Igloo has now been posted! The community meeting was held on September 28th of 2016, where community members discussed plans for future projects and priorities of the community. The plan will guide the community [...]
Successful Strategic Planning for Koyuk
Community members in Koyuk participated in 3 days of community strategic planning meetings last week in order to update the Koyuk Local Economic Development Plan. The previous plan completed listed priorities and goals for 2012-2017. The group gathered for the public meeting [...]
1974 Flood: Call for Photos and Stories
Many of us have seen pictures and heard stories of the devastation that the 1974 in our communities. This flood displaced and dispersed many families, and has had lasting and difficult repercussions on perpetuating our sense of community and culture. Often in [...]
Congress improves Air Service for Diomede
Kawerak Inc. thanks Alaska’s Congressional Delegation for securing Diomede’s eligibility in the Federal Aviation Administration’s Essential Air Service Program, which will improve regular passenger and freight service to the community of Diomede. In partnership with Senator Murkowski and Congressman Young, Senator Sullivan [...]
Calling Kuspuk Seamstresses!
Qaspaq/Atikluk/Uglaqaq/Qiipaghaq Display and Contest! Showcase your favorite design, modern or traditional at the Kawerak Regional Conference. Not only will it be admired, but you might also win! Attendees & the public will vote on their favorite garment, which will be displayed anonymously. The designer with [...]
Welcome Back Melanie!
Kawerak staff gathered together to celebrate the return of Kawerak President Melanie Bahnke from a well-deserved sabbatical awarded by Rasmuson Foundation. "It was the best summer of my life," Melanie said, "But I am happy to be back. I missed all of [...]
New Location, Same Vision; Igaliq 2018
Fifteen youth from across the Bering Strait made the trek to Nome to begin their journey for Camp Igaliq 2018. The journey wasn't only a physical one, with the flight to Nome, the 80 miles in a van to Council and the [...]
Article: An Indigenous approach to ocean planning and policy in the Bering Strait region of Alaska
Bringing western science and policy together with Traditional Knowledge and values from indigenous communities for ocean planning is lacking and a framework is needed. This article by Kawerak Social Science Program Director Julie Raymond-Yakoubian in collaboration with Raychelle Daniel of the Pew Charitable [...]
Salmon Shadows Iluminated in Nome
On September 13th a diverse group of salmon enthusiasts gathered among one another at the Katirvik Cultural Center for the Salmon Shadows event. Over forty (40) people took the time to view artwork created by artists from across the state, share in [...]
NACTEC Contributes to Ivory Advocacy Effort
"How many of you know an artist in your community that sells ivory carvings?" Twenty one hands were raised in response to this question posed by Outreach Director Danielle Slingsby. The group of NACTEC students made it immediately clear that walrus ivory [...]
PRESS RELEASE: Kawerak Opposes Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh
Kawerak Inc has issued a public statement to urge Senator Lisa Murkowski to vote NO to the appointment of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Brett Kavanaugh's track record on rulings and opinions is of great concern to the well-being of our region. [...]
Kawerak Partners with Patient Hostel to Make Transport Safer
The Norton Sound Health Corporation Patient Hostel recently purchased two new car seats to accompany their transport vehicle. Director Robert Nelson said, "We were authorized to get car seats for all Norton Sound vehicles. I jumped on it." He connected with Kawerak's [...]
