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January 18, 2012 
Slaaviq in Quinhagak
The people in the village of Quinhagak were happy to celebrate their first Slaaviq Christmas. The St. Juvenaly Russian Orthodox Church parishioners, community members, and guests brought the Slaaviq...
In our Native Land January 18, 2012 GCI launches new Terra Southwest telecom project
YKHC and Gov. Parnell Video Conference on First Day of Terra Southwest Operations UUI/GCI, utilizing a combination of private funding and a government grant from the USDA Rural Utilities Service, activated the Terra Southwest telecommunications...
By Diana Campbell In our Native Land December 28, 2011 $1.4 million project funds suicide prevention efforts
The Center for Alaska Native Health Research at the University of Alaska Fairbanks has received $1.4 million to support rural Southwestern Alaska Yup’ik communities in their suicide and substance abuse prevention efforts. The award will supplement...
In our Native Land December 14, 2011 Lifesavers Christmas Cookie Extravaganza December 18
Support the Bethel Swimming Pool efforts and get your Christmas Cookies too. Don’t miss the 18th annual Y/K Lifesavers Christmas Cookie Extravaganza for some of the best Christmas cookies local bakers have to offer. The event will be held December...
In our Native Land December 7, 2011 Williams to compete in 2012 Iditarod
I wanted to share the announcement of our continuous battle for Healthy Communities throughout Alaska in my quest to complete the run to Nome on the Iditarod Trail. I have been mushing for Sobriety since 1991 in the Kuskokwim 300 Sled dog race and th...
In our Native Land November 16, 2011 Gebhardt to defend K300 title
The K300 is pleased to announce that the 2011 champion of the K300, Paul Gebhardt, will return to defend his title in the 2012 race! Last year, Paul won the K300 with an overall elapsed time of 39 hours, 17 minutes and 20 seconds. Paul’s 2011...
In our Native Land November 16, 2011 Migratory Birds proposals needed
This is a reminder that the annual period to submit proposals to change migratory bird subsistence harvest regulations for the 2013 April-August season opens on November 1 and extends through December 15, 2011. Forms and instructions are available...
In our Native Land November 16, 2011 New BBNC Shareholder Survey Shows Increased Opposition to Pebble Mine
Opposition to the proposed Pebble Mine has grown to 81 percent among Bristol Bay Native Corporation (BBNC) shareholders over the past four years, according to new survey results released today by the company. “BBNC supports responsible resource...
In our Native Land November 2, 2011 
Search for missing man
A Kipnuk/Kwigillingok man has been missing since October 12th, and search and rescue groups from Bethel and the villages are asking for help to find him. Missing is Aaron Amik, age 37, height...
In our Native Land November 2, 2011 Seal hunters, watch out for sick seals
Apparently, sick seals that were reported in northern Alaska are also happening in the Y-K Delta coast. Keep your eyes, ears open for sick seals and report them to USFWS. Sightings of seals in Kotlik and Scammon Bay have confirmed that...
In our Native Land October 26, 2011 KYUK announces Fall 2011 Alexie Isaac Memorial Scholarship Winners
Bethel Broadcasting, Inc. is proud to announce the recipients of the Alexie Isaac Memorial Scholarship for the 2011 Fall semester. Caroline Hoover of Kasigluk and Berntina Sankwich of Bethel have each been awarded a $1,000 scholarship. Hoover, a 2010...
In our Native Land October 26, 2011 Governor announces funding for Rural School Construction
Governor Sean Parnell announced last week that his FY 2013 budget will contain $62.4 million for school construction in Emmonak and Koliganek. The governor made the announcement at the 2011 Alaska Federation of Natives Convention in Anchorage....
By Rep Bob Herron In our Native Land October 26, 2011 Opportunity to Comment on the Statewide Suicide Prevention Council's Five Year Plan
Opportunity to Comment on the Statewide Suicide Prevention Council's Five Year Plan (Before Nov. 30) Unfortunately, suicide remains a very troubling and critical issue in Alaska, particularly amongst native youth living in rural areas such as the...
In our Native Land October 12, 2011 New Improvements in the Lower Kuskokwim School District
by Gary Baldwin Over the past year, the Lower Kuskokwim School District Board and staff have taken a hard look at student achievement, along with the current system of Instruction, and are now making some improvements. Ten years ago LKSD changed to...
In our Native Land October 12, 2011 Alaska women’s hall of fame seeks nominations
The Alaska Women’s Hall of Fame is looking for nominations of women who have made significant and enduring contributions to their communities, their state or their nation. People may nominate any woman who is at least 65 years of age by Nov. 1 or...
In our Native Land September 21, 2011 Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat Primary School Wants Elder Mentors
Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat Primary School is looking for community members 55 years or older that would like to be a part of the State Elder Mentor Program. The program is statewide and brings elders into classrooms to help out. Bethel Elder, JoAnn...
By KJ Lincoln In our Native Land September 21, 2011 
Blood Bank collects 120 units of blood
One hundred twenty units of blood were donated during the Bethel Blood Drive held last Tuesday and Wednesday with over 200 participants volunteering to go through the screening process. The blood...
By Story and Photos by Roy Corral In our Native Land September 21, 2011 
Assessment of village infrastructure launched by The Kuskokwim Corporation
Dennis Linnell walked with a sense of purpose along the few narrow streets in Sleetmute carrying a white three-ring binder and a headlamp hung about his neck. He ambled to the U.S. Post Office, but...
In our Native Land September 14, 2011 Pilot accident in McGrath
A McGrath pilot sustained injuries when his plane crashed near McGrath, said Alaska State Troopers. On 9-4-2011 at approximately 3:46pm, AST received a report that a Super Cub Aircraft had crashed approximately one mile Northwest of McGrath....
In our Native Land September 14, 2011 Fewer Alaska Post Offices risk closure
The United States Postal Service has confirmed they have removed all but 5 post offices from the original list of those being considered for closure in Alaska. The communities in which post office changes are no longer being considered are:...
In our Native Land September 7, 2011 
First Moose Harvest
Carl A. Motgin "Paapii" of Napakiak got his first moose at the Kuicaraq on August 18th, 2011. Paapii's brother Bobby let him shoot on first sight! The moose was shared with elders, family, and...
By Reyne Athanas In our Native Land September 7, 2011 Best in the West Finalists Announced
The Yupiit Piciryarait Cultural Center is pleased to announcing the third year finalists for the “Best in the West” small business competition for 2011. This year the partnership supporting the competition has grown to six with KUC/YPCC, Bethel...
In our Native Land September 7, 2011 USDA Administrator tours villages
United States Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service Administrator Jonathan Adelstein joined Rural Alaska Village Grant (RAVG) program partners visiting the rural communities of Kasigluk, Kwigillingok and Pitkas Point. The tour was...
In our Native Land September 7, 2011 New app highlights Rural Alaska
The Rural Alaska Community Action Program, Inc. (RurAL CAP) announces the release of a free mobile application (also known as app) for use on the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. The RurAL CAP app provides a self-directed tour through Alaska’s unique...
In our Native Land August 31, 2011 
Ground-breaking ceremony for long-awaited Bethel Long Term Care Facility
The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation proudly announces the ground-breaking and construction of Bethel’s long-awaited Long Term Care Facility and Assisted Living Center. “It is on it’s way,”...
By Ann Evans In our Native Land August 31, 2011 4th Annual Sudan Gala a success!
Your generosity raised over $20,000 for Dr. Jill Seaman’s medical project in South Sudan! Half of that brings an eye surgeon and hid team to Old Fangak to restore sight to 200 people! The other half brings in essential medicines and supplies for 4...
In our Native Land August 31, 2011 Calista Heritage Scholarships
Calista Heritage Foundation, a non-profit Calista Corporation subsidiary, announced last week that they are providing $217,000 in scholarships for the first semester of the 2011-2012 academic year. This is the largest scholarship amount granted in a...
In our Native Land August 31, 2011 Woman Survives Mid-Air Collision in Rural Alaska
On 9/2/11 at approximately 3:30 pm, Alaska State Troopers in Bethel received a report of a mid-air collision near Nightmute, Alaska. Investigation revealed that a Caravan 208 and a Cessna 207 collided in mid-air. The Caravan crash into the ground...
In our Native Land August 24, 2011 
LKSD announces the 2011 Teacher Of The Year
The Lower Kuskokwim School District is pleased to announce the 2011 Teacher of the Year is Ms. Erin Arno, a fourth grade teacher at Gladys Jung Elementary School in Bethel. Arno has been a teacher in...
In our Native Land August 24, 2011 
Organizing to help with Abandoned and Neglected DOGS and PUPPIES
by Joan Dewey and Nancy Elliott For the past several years a number of concerned individuals in Bethel have been taking in abandoned and homeless dogs and puppies. In most cases, these animals have...
In our Native Land August 10, 2011 Yupiit Nation Annual Meeting Report
by Mike Williams Waqaa, Cama-i! This is a final brief update on the results of the annual meeting of the Yupiit Nation meeting at Tuntutuliak on July 29 and 30th. The Kuskokwim subsistence issues were discussed for this summer’s King salmon fishing...
By Agnes Pete Phillips In our Native Land August 10, 2011 
Phillips Family Fish Camp
Robert Griffith, son of Agnes Pete Phillips, grandson of Betty and Fred Pete, and great-great grandson of Lucy Kakiaculi Link came from Walla Walla, Washington to visit the family fish camp at Steambo...
In our Native Land August 3, 2011 Thirty six post offices to be considered for possible closure
The Postmaster General held a news conference last week to announce the list of 3,653 post offices that will be studied for possible closure or relocation – including 36 in Alaska. The list was based on three criteria—short business hours,...
In our Native Land August 3, 2011 
Alaska Army National Guardsmen return from Iraq
Harry Choi, Chris Nicholson, Phillip Peter Jr., Harold Smith and approximately 70 other soldiers from the Alaska Army National Guard were welcomed back from Iraq last Friday at the Alaska National...
By Mike Williams In our Native Land July 27, 2011 Final Yupiit Nation invitation to Tuntutuliak, Alaska
This is a final reminder that the Special Annual Yupiit Nation meeting will commence on Friday, July 29, 20ll at 9:00 am in Tuntutuliak, Alaska. The theme of the Annual meeting is “Honoring our Children and our Elders”. Yupiit Nation Chief Mike...
By YKHC Public Relations In our Native Land July 20, 2011 Governor’s Approved Capital Budget benefits the people of the YK Delta
Governor Sean Parnell approved the State’s capital project list and several will benefit the YK Delta and the YKHC service area with younger generations in mind. Although funds from the state capital budget were trimmed by Governor Parnell’s veto...
In our Native Land July 20, 2011 K300 needs Race Manager
The Kuskokwim 300 race committee has a crisis. Unable to employ a race manager, the race board has only a few days to avoid a drastic cutback. In an emergency meeting Friday night the board made tentative plans to scale back its operations with...
In our Native Land July 20, 2011 Ted Stevens Day
Back in April 2011, Governor Sean Parnell signed House Bill 101 establishing the fourth Saturday of every July as Ted Stevens Day. “I am honored to sign this bill establishing the fourth Saturday of every July as Ted Stevens Day. Senator...
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