Halibut Donated to Four Communities in Need

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Halibut Donated to Four Communities in Need By Planning awerak received and dis- donated by the SeaShare group to the four communities that are Bering Air, Erickson Helicopters, tributed 10,000 lbs. of out of Bainbridge, WA. SeaShare heavily reliant upon walrus meat Ravn Alaska, and Lynden Trans- K halibut on July 29. It was exists to help food banks across and other marine mammal port, Inc. for the donation of the the nation fill homes with seafood resources to fill their freezers. The air freight for 200 boxes of frozen from the Pacific Northwest. Based residents of Diomede, Gambell, halibut and forklift services to on an average 4-ounce portion, Savoonga and Wales received the move pallets for shipment. We SeaShare has donated more than boxes of frozen halibut to supple- give special recognition to the U.S. 200 million servings of seafood in ment their far below normal levels Coast Guard for flying the halibut the past 20 years, much of it com- of nutritional sustenance currently up to Nome on their C130. ing from Alaska with its great net- secured for the year. The low har- Melanie Bahnke, President of work of donors. The halibut proc- vest of walrus is due to the chang- Kawerak notes, “This was a great essing for this shipment was ing Bering Sea ice and wind condi- partnership between SeaShare, donated by many generous Alaska tions in recent years. The Bering the U.S. Coast Guard, Bering Air, seafood companies, including Sea ice is normally considered one Erickson Helicopters, Ravn Ocean Beauty Seafoods and North of the primary breeding and haul Alaska, Lynden Transport, Inc., Pacific Seafoods in Kodiak. out area for walrus. Vera Metcalf the State of Alaska, Kawerak, Earlier this year, several tribes says, “Although the donation is Inc., the Eskimo Walrus Commis- contacted the Eskimo Walrus good news, it’s only a temporary sion, the Native Village of Commission for technical assis- solution as climate change makes Diomede, the Native Village of tance in declaring a local harvest hunting more difficult.” Gambell, the Native Village of disaster and requested outside It was great to partner with local Savoonga and the Native Village Jeremy Kazingnuk (Bubba), assistance. Kawerak was then airline companies to save on the of Wales to overcome several from Diomede helping his approached by the State of Alaska, cost of moving the 10,000 lbs. of logistical issues to bring the most grand-father Dennis Soolook, Governor Walker’s office, to halibut after it arrived in Nome. vital and basic resource to four Sr. bring fish home receive and distribute the halibut Kawerak and the tribes recognize: communities in the Bering Strait.” " Just when I cooked the last of our walrus

from our freezer, we

received the donation of halibut, which filled our freezer. We are so

PAID grateful and thankful

PERMIT #456 PERMIT for the fish and

PRESRT STD PRESRT US POSTAGE US

ANCHORAGE, AK ANCHORAGE, express our thanks over and over." A quote from a Carol Piscoya,Community Services resident of Gambell Vice President, with Coast Guard Cap- tain Mark Morin, Commanding Officer

of the Air Station in Kodiak.

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Ublaakun suli translated in the Inupiaq language means: Tomorrow again! All smiles in Savoonga as the donated iviisa (halibut) is distributed Quyanna! Visit our website at www.kawerak.org. - Trent Noongwook and Jaylene Miklahook receiving their share. Fall 2015

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Nome Archaeology Camp, By the 11 Campers and 4 Camp Sponsors (listed below) etween July 19-26 eleven students Archaeology-What We Learned word of mouth. Today we still “reading the Earth” and discover- from Savoonga, Buckland, Kotzebue,  Hunting techniques and sub- share stories orally, but also ing hard evidence of a humun- B Selawik, Nome, Girdwood, Fairbanks, sistence activities. record them by transcription or gous storm about 2,000 years and Anchorage explored Northwest Alaska’s  What people lived in: tents recording them with tape record- ago. This storm coincided with a rich cultural heritage from a base camp near and semi-subterranean ers. We discovered that it is our story originating from around responsibility as youth to pass on that same time telling of a fero- Salmon Lake, just outside of Nome. From houses. our stories to others. cious storm destroying villages there, campers gained experience in archaeo-  How to tell prehistoric and historic apart: prehistoric is Why do we record stories? across Alaska. We thought it was logical survey and GPS mapping, recorded oral We record stories so we can learn interesting that stories can com- histories with local elders, launched field trips before writing, historic is after. from our past so we don’t repeat plement and support scientific to study museum curation at the Carrie M. Archaeological terms and mistakes. evidence and that the two tradi- McLain Memorial Museum, visited the historic methods Morals tions can coincide. Pilgrim Hot Springs, and worked together as a Morals are lessons one might Museums  Marked archaeological sites take away from stories. There are group to take care of daily camp chores. with a GPS.  We keep artifacts in muse- many different types of morals. ums to respect the spirit of In the box to the right students share  Took soil samples with a soil For example, one moral that is the items. some of what they learned! probe. often used in stories told by our  Not every community has a  Measured artifacts with a ancestors is to pay due respect to museum. Created by the 11 campers: Andrew Ken- tape measure. all things. Another moral used in  Types of museums: 1) State, nedy, Harding Black, Sam Cross, Ben  Learned about radiocarbon a story told by Guy Martin is that world, and local museums; dating. Cross, Jacob Weber, Martin Hadley, you should not steal. 2) Cultural Center, Heritage Sites we visited: Anna Warnock, Emma Frankevich, Shamanism Center; and 3) Repository  Caribou drive line Shamanism is also a big part of (storage). Sara Toolie, Jennifer Smith, and  cultural storytelling, but is the Tent rings  Work we do at museums: 1) Daphne Stein in partnership with the one subject that we heard the  Village site Catalog artifacts; 2) Connect least about. A shaman can be Nome Culture Camp sponsors: Alaska  Pilgrim Hot Springs with Native Elders; 3) Ar- “magical,” “mystical,” and Geographic, National Park Service, Possible Careers: chaeological research; 4) “unknown.” Shamans can be Cultural Anthropologist, Archae- Compare/contrast different Kawerak, Carrie M. McLain Memorial good or bad, but they are rarely ological Educator, Tour Guide, cultures; and 5) Help visitors. Museum & Bering Straits Native Corp. both. According to stories we Museum Director, Paid Intern-  Artifacts are old and fragile heard from elders, shamans were ships, Fish Biologist, Artist, so we should be careful powerful individuals. Some peo- Learn More! Photographer, Native Corpora- around displays. ple also call shamans “medicine Are you interested in hearing more about tion Executive, Curator, Ecolo-  How do museums collect ar- gist, Pilot, and Interpretive people”. the 2015 Nome Archaeology Camp or tifacts? 1) Donations; 2) Ar- Ranger. Oral History and Science would you like to participate in future chaeological sites; 3) Travel- Oral History: Stories from the One fascinating aspect of oral ing exhibits; and 4) Many ar- camps? Contact Hannah Atkinson at past, morals for the future. history we learned about was the tifacts from Northwest Arctic [email protected], 907-442-8342 How do we share stories? intersection of science and tradi- region are kept in different or visit facebook.com/nomearchaeology For thousands of years people in tional stories. One example Guy states and countries. to stay informed! Alaska passed down stories by Martin spoke of was of geologists

Left to right standing: Andrew Kennedy, Harding Black, Andrew Tremayne, Samuel Cross, Ben Cross, Jacob Weber, Martin Hadley, Hannah Brewster, Anna Warnock, Emma Frankevich, Matt Ganley, Sara Toolie, Hannah Atkinson, Jack Omelik, Jennifer Smith. Left to right kneeling: Jeff Rasic, Daphne Stein, and Jillian Richie. Kawerak Newsletter Page 2 Fall 2015

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Scrap Metal Recycling Project KNEWS Program By Lucy Olanna, Brevig Mission IGAP Coordinator and Reuben Adams, IGAP Assistant By Katie Bourdon, Workforce Development Director

awerak’s Native Employment Work Ser- vices (KNEWS) has recently hired Angela K (Toolie) Hukill as the Job Development Specialist. Angela was raised in Savoonga. She will be working with our clients to find volunteer placements at local work sites to earn their Alaska Temporary Assistance Program (ATAP) benefits. She recently traveled to Stebbins, Savoonga, and Shaktoolik to meet with clients and worksites. Angela enjoys traveling and working with people. Brevig Mission IGAP Laborers, BrandonTocktoo and David M. Olanna prepping She is outgoing, friendly, and has a positive atti- scrap metal for shipment and a flat of the materials after they arrived in Nome. tude. Welcome Angela! School has started, and this is a great place for ucy Olanna and Reuben Adams This new small business, an L.L.C. owned by volunteer opportunities. Clients may be interested from the Native Village of Brevig John Odden, Marc Lee, and Larry Overbay, in learning more about preparing and serving food, L Mission, spearheaded the effort is getting started on stock-piling scrap metal assisting a coach with sports activities, monitoring through the EPA IGAP (Environmental Pro- that eventually will be shipped out for recy- gym safety during evening gym, helping teach tection Agency Indian General Assistance cling. Brevig Mission is pleased to finally bilingual classes, assisting a special needs student Program) by hiring local laborers, coordinat- clean and remove the old bulk fuel tanks and in the classroom, or being an aide in the classroom. ing with Bering Straits Development Corp. other discarded metal items from the com- Is there something you are already good at? Do and Kawerak, and cleaning up the large munity. Scrapping these items helps beau- you want to do more with your interests and hob- amount of scrap metal that was lingering in tify the environment, frees up valuable bies? Do you want to volunteer at something you their community. The scrap metal was space in the landfill and improves safety. might be interested in doing as a paid job? Is there prepped and shipped to Nome by barge in RRLS is happy to be part of regional recy- something new you want to try? These are great mid-Sept. and filled six connex vans and four cling efforts. If your community is interested questions to ask your- flats. A special thanks goes to Alaska in a scrap metal project, contact Kawerak’s self, so that you have a Marine Lines for shipping the items at a Environmental Coordinator, Anahma more enjoyable volun- discount. The scrap was received by Raven Shannon, at 1-877-219-2599 or 907-443- teer experience. If your Recycling and Logistical Services (RRLS). 4249 or email: [email protected]. family receives an ATAP benefit and you Boiler and Burner Training are interested in volun- By Laverne Kimoktoak, Koyuk Tribal Coordinator teering in your community to support your participation hours, please ask your Case Manager about KNEWS volunteer opportunities. Angela Hukill, KNEWS Could your organiza- Job Development Specialist tion benefit from having temporary volunteers to help carry out special projects? Contact Katie Bourdon or Angela Huklill at KNEWS for more information at 1-855-443-4275 or 907-443-4275 or email [email protected]. We can renew your organization's site agreement, From Left to Right: Nathan Charles, Joshua Dewey, George Anasogak, Instructor- update your available work activities, and discuss Dan Phinney, Agnes Anasogak (front), Darold Dewey, Bo Adams, what volunteer opportunities are available. and Anthoni Kimoktoak Sr. Photo taken by Laverne Kimoktoak. oiler Troubleshooting and systems, draft and venting con- partnership with Norton Sound Burner Repair classes trols, boiler operations, and how to Economic Development Corp. B were held in Koyuk on perform annual tune-ups. They (NSEDC) and the Koyuk IRA March 29 to April 3. Seven partici- also reviewed common equipment Council. The NSEDC grant for pants attended and received cer- failures and their causes and community based training covered tificates. Each participant learned learned which parts most often student tuition, instructor’s time the principles of combustion and need to be replaced in this six-day, and travel, and provided course boiler thermodynamics, control forty-hour course. UAF Northwest materials and supplies at no addi- systems, fuel pumps, ignition Campus delivered this course in tional cost to students.

KAWERAK’S VISION: “Our people and tribes are thriving. ” In keeping with this Vision Statement, Kawerak has increased our training and technical assistance services in the following communities:

BREVIG MISSION GOLOVIN SAVOONGA ST. MICHAEL COUNCIL KING ISLAND SHAKTOOLIK TELLER DIOMEDE KOYUK SHISHMAREF UNALAKLEET ELIM MARY’S IGLOO SOLOMON WALES GAMBELL NOME STEBBINS WHITE MOUNTAIN

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COMMUNITY EDUCATON PROGRAM

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Roy Ashenfelter harvested a moose in September at Pilgrim River, photo with his brother-in-law, Dave Inupiaq Puzzle by Marjorie Tahbone, Cultural Materials Development Sellie. Photo taken by Loretta Bullard. Specialist Eskimo Heritage Program.

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Kawerak, Inc. Native Artist Professional Development By Alice Bioff, Business Planning Specialist aster artists from the Bering Strait ager at First Peoples Fund. “Everything we do is Region attended the Native Artists designed to honor and protect traditional and M Professional Development (NAPD) cultural values, while helping Native artists suc- Training sponsored by Kawerak and the ceed and thrive as business people.” Surdna Foundation in Nome on July 22-23. Economic development is a priority for Workshop attendees were able to work with many of the communities within the Bering internationally-known Oglala Lakota artist, Strait and increasing business skills through Gerald Cournoryer, who co-facilitated the two education was identified as a means to work -day training with Alice Bioff and Trisha towards that goal. NAPD curriculum was iden- Walters. tified as a resource to increase business skills This NAPD Training was developed by First due to its unique approach of incorporating the Peoples Fund, which assists Native artists by discussion of our indigenous community values providing the tools and support they need to and traditions into the discussion of business manage small businesses to achieve economic development. This approach was never seen success. First Peoples Fund's sole purpose is to: before in the this region and was well received help artists sustain themselves, their families by the Native master artists who attended the and their communities. training. During the training, artists expressed their Kawerak has partnered with First Peoples values and vision that become the guiding Fund since 2013 to train local facilitators to principles to growing their business. Artists offer the NAPD curriculum. This training is the Gerald Cournoyer with a carving by Tony identified where they are in their artist career first of many we will share with our communi- Weyiouanna, Jr. as: emerging, artist in business leadership or ties. The plans are to bring NAPD to three growing. Planning and budgeting tools were Bering Strait communities in 2016: Gambell, shared which will help artists take that next Savoonga and Shishmaref. step as well as intensive pricing and marketing (See photo of class on page 8). sessions that included discussions on develop-

ing a business plan and the small business resources available through Kawerak and the For additional information on the NAPD cur- Alaska Small Business Development Center. riculum and to learn more about small busi- “This training is a great way for artists at ness resources available, please contact Alice any stage in their career to start or expand an Bioff, Business Planning Specialist, arts business, whether a newcomer unsure [email protected] about the pricing of their art or a more experi- or Trisha Walters, Business Development Spe- enced artist hoping to grow their customer cialist, [email protected] at 1-800-219-2599 base,” said Brandie Macdonald, program man- Brian Sockpick sharing his artwork.

Regional Foster Care, By Children and Family Services Staff

awerak's Children and to retain the foster parents and through the paperwork and per- Family Services (CFS) relative care-givers who are form home inspections to make K program has increased already serving. The goal is to sure that the health and safety the number of state licensed foster form support teams around those regulations are met. CFS pur- care providers and applicants by caregivers. Understandably, not chases and distributes many of the 50% this year but that is still far everyone can take children into safety supplies required to meet short of the homes needed to keep their home, but we seek commu- those regulations: first aid kits, fire all of the region's children who are nity members who are willing to extinguishers, smoke alarms, in foster care in their communities. volunteer to provide much needed carbon monoxide detectors, and Recently program staff and com- support services to foster parents. disaster preparedness supplies. Because keeping children in munity members traveled to Albu- These support providers can CFS also arranges recruiting care in or near their home commu- querque, NM to participate in the choose from a variety of services events, offers training and support nities is vital for family reunifica- Native Foster Parent Recruitment based on their personal skills and to foster parents, and is assisting tion efforts and to maintain Project. The purpose of the first preferences. Services can include foster parents to re-form the cultural ties, CFS is always looking meeting in April was to develop a things like: helping with respite Nome Foster Parent Support for new foster parents. If you have plan to meet specific, data-driven care, tutoring, driving, meal prepa- Group. a background free from violence, recruitment goals to increase the ration, and helping children get to Another exciting development have no current substance abuse availability of Alaska Native foster various appointments. If you are for the CFS program is the much- problems, and are willing to homes in the region. The second willing to help provide support anticipated arrival of a team from provide love and care to a child meeting, will be in mid-October, services to foster parents please Presbyterian Hospitality House who is in need, please contact and give regional teams an oppor- contact CFS. Initially, churches in (PHH) in late October. The PHH Traci McGarry at 443-4376 or 1 tunity to reconvene and assess the Nome and Unalakleet are being team will be in town to train and (800) 478-5153 or email effectiveness of the plan. asked to step forward to identify license several foster homes to [email protected] for more The cornerstone of the recruit- and organize these important sup- provide Therapeutic Foster Care. information and an application ment plan for the Norton Sound port teams. The presence of these highly packet. There is a monthly stipend region is the formation of foster In addition CFS staff serves as trained homes will allow children to offset the financial cost of care support teams. The most the contract licensing representa- who need a higher level of care to caring for the child and child care effective way to keep children in tives for the Office of Children's remain in the region. assistance is available to working stable out-of-home placements is Services. They help families get parents.

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to the following employees who were recognized for their outstanding contributions to the mission of Kawerak. And the region Please join us in recognizing their performance for 2015!

eborah Trowbridge is the recipi- and the

ent of the 2015 Alaska Head staff she

Start Association Leadership supervises D Award. She was nominated earlier this to lead

month for the prestigious award, in them in the

recognition for her leadership role with right direc-

Kawerak’s Head Start program. tion. As an

Here is an excerpt from her nomination advocate for

by Darcee Perkins. “She took the reins education in

and her natural ability to be a leader the Bering

helped solidify our program and support Straits

staff during a time of transition. In August Region, Deb

2015, Kawerak opened a new Early Head truly

Start/Child Care Program which Deb sup- believes in

ported by helping develop the program the vision

structure, training, and staff needs for and values

program implementation. Deb pays at- of Kawerak

tention to details and understands the Head Start/

importance of recognizing people for the Early Head Deborah Trowbridge work they do. She is always accepting of Start Employee of the Month

input from staff and is always looking at Program and Head Start Director for June how we can improve our services, and brings years Sarah Kristiansen ourselves. Even when she is busy, she of experience through teaching and her always makes time for her co-workers education.” Family Advocate

Norton Sound Veteran Stand Down Report By Sharon Strutz-Norton, RN MSN, Veteran’s Administration Health Nurse he Norton Sound Vet- Organizations who had vendor erans throughout the event; State Corps, Air Force, Navy, Coast eran Stand Down held at tables at the event provided edu- of Alaska Military and Veterans Guard, or Alaska National Guard T the mini-convention cation and information including Affairs who assisted with the Vet- and you are not enrolled for your center on Sep. 12 in Nome was a the American Red Cross, Dept. of eran meal distribution; the indi- VA healthcare earned through huge success. Over eighty-seven Labor, NSHC, and the VA with viduals that participated in com- honorable service to your country Veterans attended the event along introducing a variety of programs. munity service; and Bering Air PLEASE logon at : with several family members. US Department of Veterans who, yet again, stepped up by https://www.1010ez.med.va.gov/s Forty-four enrolled for Veteran’s Affairs, Alaska, would like to donating free cargo space, when ec/vha/1010ez/. It will only take Administration (VA) healthcare, express our appreciation to all the available, to transport surplus mili- 10-15 minutes to enroll, then press eight completed compensation volunteers that assisted with event tary gear to remote village Veter- submit or print a copy and mail it and or pension forms, several com- set-up, during the event, and with ans. in. Make sure you keep a copy for pleted forms to obtain their mili- clean-up afterwards. Without you In an effort to provide quality your records. tary records, and one applied for a the event would not have care closer to home, in the year If you have any questions or military headstone. occurred. We would like to express 2012, the Alaska VA Healthcare healthcare concerns please email The opening ceremony began our appreciation to: NSHC, System signed an agreement with or call:Sharon Strutz-Norton, RN with a very professional and Kawerak, BSNC, and Sitnasuak for NSHC and 26 other Alaska Native MSN, VA Rural Health Nurse, moving posting of the flags by the their donations. Also, a big thank Healthcare Organizations through- [email protected] or Nome Junior ROTC and the Pledge you goes to Operation New Hope out Alaska. NSHC agreed to pro- 907-399-8065 cell or contact Ron of Allegiance. Followed by remarks for coordinating shipping the mili- vide healthcare services at NSHC Huffman, TribalVeteran Represen- welcoming Veterans by: Shawn tary surplus gear from New Jersey in Nome and the outlying village tative at [email protected] Bransky, Alaska VA Associate to Nome; American Van Lines for clinics, to all American Indian or 1-800-478-7574 0r 907-443- Director (Veteran), Ric Epperson storing the Dept. of Defense mili- Alaska Native (AIAN) and non- 4468. VA Rural Health Program Manager tary surplus gear until the event AIAN veterans who are enrolled (Veteran), Mayor Denise Michels, date; Q Trucking for delivering the and eligible for healthcare with the Ron Huffman, Kawerak, Inc/Tribal van to the convention center and VA. The VA will reimburse for ser- Veteran Representative, (Veteran), returning it to the Port; City of vices provided when a claim is filed Angie Gorn CEO Norton Sound Nome Maintenance Dept. for pro- and approved. AIAN veterans are Health Corporation (NSHC) and viding the bobcat and pallet jacks exempt from co-pay and non- Larry Pederson, Bering Straits and manpower; City of Nome for AIAN Veterans, who require pre- Native Corporation (BSNC) VP of the mini-convention center; Tribal authorization, may pay only very Lands and Resources and finally an Veteran Representatives (TVRs) minimal co-pay. opening prayer by Father Vincent and ROTC members for working If you are a Veteran who served Burns (Veteran). the sign-in area and assisting Vet- active duty in the Army, Marine

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2015 Unalakleet Humpy Derby, By Marie Ivanoff, Tribal Family Coordinator his year’s Humpy Derby was a success that was enjoyed T by many local residents. Elizabeth Pleasant, my aunt, helped me organize and host the event. I personally learned a lot of patience and found it very rewarding to teach about our culture. We used adult- size ulus to cut fish. I also brought my small ulu, which I have had since I was a little girl, to teach some of the children how to cut fish. This knife is the perfect size for children’s hands and had been made by members of my family. It was given to me by my grandmother, Roselene Eakon. I also taught Alaska State Trooper, Elondre Johnson, how to cut fish. He did an amazing job on his first one. It was nice to see families go out and fish together like the old ways. A few children actually learned where to fish just by looking out on the river where fish are making waves. They also learned that dark ripple waves are where the fish are. It was nice to see some of the children step out of their comfort zones to be more outgoing and help out with the derby. It was also fun to watch our Elders fish with children and encour- age them. The Humpy Derby family/ community event is a good activity to stay active and healthy. The humpies arrived perfectly on time for the event, and that made it a fun day for everyone. We appreciate all the organizations Services, Alaska Aviation Museum, Top left to right: Carter and Paxson Commack and Kanayaq that donated prizes for the event. Ryan Air Cargo, Morgan Sales & Ivanoff. Second row left to right: Kollin Kotongan, Donovan Thank you to Bering Air, PenAir, Services, Unalakleet NSEDC plant, Cooper, EJ Rochon, and Elondre Johnson. Bottom left to right: Northern Air Cargo, Everts Air Cargo, Native Village of Unalakleet, Unalak- Elizabeth Pleasant, Kanayaq Ivanoff, and elder Myrna 6th Avenue Outfitters, Krier Inc., leet Native Corp., and Unalakleet Katchatag (Photos by Marie Ivanoff). Kawerak, Aurora Inn, Crowley Marine Alaska Commercial Store. Food for the Soul Bering Strait Non-Salmon Fish Preparation and Recipes

Tip from Faye Ongtowasruk and Gene Angnaboogok, Wales:

To salt freshwater fish: Clean and gut fish (leave liver and/or heart if desired) Add rock salt and soak in water for three days Change the water once everyday to remove salt Ready to eat or be prepared as desired

From: Kawerak Social Science Program (2013) - Food for the Soul: Bering Strait Non-Salmon Fish Preparation and Recipes. Compiled by Meghan Topkok & Julie Raymond-Yakoubian. Kawerak, Inc. Find the whole recipe book at www.kawerak.org/socialsci.html.

INUPIAQ VALUES: Knowledge of Language \ Knowledge of Family Tree \ Sharing \ Humility \ Respect for Elders \ Love for Children \ Cooperation \ Hard Work \ Respect for Others \ Respect for Nature \ Avoid Conflict \ Family Roles \ Humor \ Spirituality \ Domestic From left to right: Clyde, Credence, and Faye Ongtowasruk, Skills \ Hunter Success & Responsibility to Tribe. and Loretta Parker, Wales.

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Native Artists Professional Development (NAPD) training held on July 22-23 (see article on page 5), from left to right: Tony Weyiouanna Jr., Randall Jones, Jason Iya, Alice Bioff, Gerald Cournoyer, Edwin Noongwook, Benjamin Pungowiyi, Melinda Erickson, Brian Sockpick, and Daryl Kingeekuk. - Not pictured: Dorcas Bloom, Cassandra Johnson, and Trisha Walters.

John Jacob Mogg, Opik Ahkinga, and Cassandra Ahkvaluk preparing to distribute halibut in Diomede (above) and Tony Weiouanna, Jr. (above left) and Ben Christina Toolie and her daughter Mallery Pungowiyi (above right) sharing their receiving fish in Savoonga (right). artwork at the NAPD Training.

Cultural Center Update, By Moriah Sallaffie, Cultural Center Development Coordinator

Construction on the new Richard Foster Building is set to be completed by the end of 2015. The building will house the Carrie M. McLain Memorial Museum, the Kegoayah Kozga Library and the Katirvik Cultural Center. he voting results are in, and Kawerak’s Cul- old things) in King Island dialect of Inupiaq. We love tural Center has a new name. Formerly to learn words from our Native languages and need T known as the Beringia Center of Culture and ones that help people feel at home in the center, so We will be posting a donor Science, our new more culturally relevant name is please mail language suggestions to us anytime. We wall in our new space, and the Katirvik Cultural Center! The name Katirvik plan to do as much as we can to include, celebrate donors who wish to be means people’s gathering place in Inupiaq and is a and support all the languages of our region in the close relative of Katurrvik which also means gather- new cultural center. The Katirvik Cultural Center recognized will be placed ing space in Central Yup’ik. The cultural center is a plans a Grand Opening for the fall/winter of 2016. on the donor wall place to gather and celebrate all of our Alaska Native Kawerak would like to thank everyone who has at the following levels: cultures, and its name should reflect our indigenous contributed to our renaming and fundraising efforts, Native languages, so Kawerak conducted a region- and to specially recognize our donors of the past wide postcard and online survey to let the people of year. In 2015 the Cultural Center has thus far re- Bowhead Whale $500,000 the region choose the new name. People who took ceived donations from the many people and organi- the survey also shared other beautiful names from zations listed below. If you or your organization is Beluga Whale $400,000 our region’s languages, such as Qerngughvik (a place interested in making a donation to complete the Cul- Walrus $300,000 of gathering) and Nangaghnimnnun kegutfik (place tural Center you can send a check or money order to Bearded Seal $200,000 to show our way of life) in St. Lawrence Island Yupik , Kawerak, Inc. at PO Box 948 Nome, AK 99762 or use Halibut $100,000 Katimmavik (meeting place) in Malemiut dialect, PayPal at www.kawerak.org/katirvik.html. Kawerak King Salmon $75,000 Ilitkaani (to learn of or about) in Fish River dialect is a 501(c)3 and your donation is tax deductible . Red Salmon $50,000 and Utukakuktuvik (place having old things) (Utukat- Silver Salmon $25,000 Kawerak acknowledges and thanks everyone who has contributed to Katirvik Cultural Center. Chum Salmon $15,000 Pink Salmon $10,000 Bering Straits Native Corporation / Norton Sound Health Corporation / Kawerak, Inc. Board of Trout $5,000 Directors / DOWL / AT&T / Northern Air Cargo / Elizabeth Perry / Rasmuson Foundation / Arctic Char $1,000 GCI / First Alaskans Institute / Shaktoolik Native Corporation / Koniag, Inc. / Alaska Permanent Tom Cod $500 Capital Management / Ed & Gail Schubert / Donna James / Melanie Bahnke / Loretta Bullard / Denise Michels / Jessica Graham / Donna Ray / Pearl Mikulski Herring $100 A big thank you to you all!

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