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Kawerak President Invited to Testify to Alaska House Finance Committee
On July 9th, Melanie Bahnke was invited to testify on behalf of Kawerak to the Alaska House Finance Committee. The audio of her testimony can be found here: Bahnke Testimony The transcript of her testimony is as follows: "For the record, I am [...]
Alaska Regional Coalition Urges Lawmakers to Override Budget Vetoes to Protect Alaska Values and People
The Alaska Regional Coalition urges the Alaska State Legislature to call a special session to override the $444 million in vetoes to the FY20 operating budget without delay. The vetoes rolled out last week threaten to undermine public health and safety, cost [...]
June 29th – Lemonade Day Map Released
Support a Stand, Spark a Dream - June 29th - Lemonade Day! Where youth learn important life skills and small business concepts by setting a goal, making a plan, working the plan and achieving their dream! Nome Lemonade Day Stand Map [googlepdf url="https://kawerak.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/2019-Lemonade-Day-Map.pdf" [...]
Marine Safety Task Force To Conduct Inspections In Bering Strait
Commercial fishing vessels, bulk oil storage facilities and ports in the Bering Strait and across Alaska will be inspected this summer by the Marine Safety Task Force in order to ensure safety regulations are met. The task force will work closely with [...]
Learning Circles Support Wellness from within Communities
Learning Circles Support Wellness from within Communities Communities have the answers; it is just hard sometimes to figure out which answer is most effective. PC CARES is a model that supports local community problem-solving; PC CARES stands for Promoting Community Conversations About [...]
Camp Igaliq 2019 Application Released!
Kawerak Wellness is accepting Applications for Camp Igaliq 2019!!! Application Deadline is July 16th. Each summer youth from Nome and the Bering Strait region travel together for 5 days to create a bright vision of themselves, their community and their future. Elders and [...]
Kawerak Welcomes 2019 Summer Interns!
Kawerak's Summer Internship Program aims to provide exceptional leadership development and employment experience to Kawerak's current higher education scholarship recipients. The 10 – 12 week paid internship program offers opportunities for growth, knowledge and skill development in the areas of leadership, public [...]
Walrus & Our Way of Life – An Educational Event in Washington D.C.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Thursday, June 6, 2019 Contact: Danielle Slingsby, Kawerak Inc. Outreach dslingsby@kawerak.org, (907) 443-4344 Walrus & Our Way of Life – An Educational Event in Washington D.C. Event: Ayveq Nangaghneghput Walrus & Our Way of Life Date: [...]
Lemonade Day Nome Workshop!
Lemonade Day is coming fast upon us! Get your head start for success on June 15th! To get ready for the big day, all entrepreneurs in Nome are invited to participate in the Lemonade Day Workshop hosted by Nome Eskimo Community with [...]
BLM Preferred Land Use Plan Alternative Would Open Development in Currently Undeveloped Subsistence Lands – Comment Period Open Until June 13th
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 5, 2019 Contact: Austin Ahmasuk, Kawerak, Inc. Marine Advocate aahmasuk@kawerak.org, (907) 443-4368 BLM Preferred Land Use Plan Alternative Would Open Development in Currently Undeveloped Subsistence Lands – Comment Period Open Until June 13th The Bureau of Land [...]
2019 Archaeology Camp Application Released
Come join in on the fun! Don't forget to get your application in for the 2019 Archaeology Camp. Deadline extended to June 14th!! Find the application online: 2019 Archaeology Camp Application Contact Lisa Ellanna with questions, 443-4340 or email lellanna@kawerak.org. Previous Years [...]
Revised Draft Port of Nome Modification Published
The Alaska District, United States Army Corps of Engineers Publishes Revised Draft Port of Nome Modification As the Arctic becomes warmer, new threats are emerging in this fast-paced era of global change. Kawerak encourages the public to comment on the “Integrated Feasibility [...]
