LATEST NEWS
Sunrise and Sunset Kawerak Regional Conference Memory Book Online
Thanks to the submissions from across the region, Kawerak is honored to put together a collection of our new leaders born into our communities and preserve the memory of loved ones lost from 2016 to 2018 with the Regional Conference Slideshow. Quyaana [...]
City of Nome and Kawerak Jointly Request FBI Investigation
Amidst the turmoil and concern rising with public safety in Nome and the surrounding region, the path forward starts with working together to restore faith and trust in the justice system. Kawerak and the City of Nome formalized their willingness to work [...]
Kawerak Assists Tribal Members with CDL Prep
Another course offered to Nome Residents though Northwest Campus is now reachable to eligible tribal members in the Bering Strait thanks to support from Kawerak's Regional Training Program! The week-long workshop provides instruction to prepare students to successfully pass the State of [...]
Kawerak Assists Tribal Members with Enrollment for Boiler Maintenance Class
A course offered to Nome Residents though Northwest Campus is now reachable to eligible tribal members in the Bering Strait thanks to support from Kawerak's Regional Training Program! In the class, students will learn about key concepts and strategies related to the [...]
Deb Trowbridge Named Head Start Director of the Year
Alaska Head Start Association hosts awards for Head Start programs across the state each year. In 2018, Kawerak's Nome Head Start Director Deb Trowbridge was nominated and selected as Head Start Director of the Year. This award celebrates the outstanding leadership and [...]
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 [...]
