Inside Bethel News
Cama-i Dance Festival
Day 2 of Cama-i Dance Festival. Saturday, March 30, 2019.
Month: March 2019
Camai photos
Camai photos
Camai photos
Cama-i Festival opening night
by K.J. Lincoln The Cama-i Dance Festival opened tonight, Friday, March 29th, 2019 with traditional dancing featuring local, regional, and statewide groups. Cama-i Co-coordinator Linda Curda and Orutsararmiut Traditional Chief Louie Andrew gave the welcome […]
Village Telegraph
Calista 2019 Spring Distribution largest ever at $6.5M Shareholder population over 29,000
by Thom Leonard Calista Corporation’s Board of Directors voted to approve a spring distribution at $6.49 million, up from $6.17 million last year. The number of Shareholders also increased from about 25,000 last year to […]
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Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending March 22
• On 3-15-19, 2:28 p.m. medics responded to Long Term Care for a person vomiting blood. Patient assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 3-15-19 at 9:55 p.m. medics responded to the Sobering Center […]
Village Telegraph
Yukon Sprint Race Winner
The 2019 Andrefski 90 Womens Sled Dog Mushing Champion is Sherilyn Polty of Russian Mission. Sherilyn drove a 7-dog team from Paul Larson’s kennel to win the race in 18 minutes, 25 seconds. “Thanks to […]
Inside Bethel News
Hot Regionwide Opposition to Dunleavy Budget
by Vicki Turner Malone Over a hundred people gathered at the Yupiit Piciryarait Cultural Center in Bethel on Saturday, March 21, during a town hall meeting – part of an effort by the State House […]
Delta Lifestyles
CVRF Board finalizes budget of over $18 million in community benefits for 2019
by CVRF Staff With the approval of an extra $330,000 in spending at its March meeting, the Coastal Villages Region Fund (CVRF) Board of Directors finalized its annual community benefits budget with over $18 million […]
Obituaries
Sophie Olivia Hunt (Kameroff) July 15, 1929 – April 1, 1979
Sophie was born in Chaneliak to the late Jacob and Agnes Kameroff. Her siblings were: Big Unga Frank – D, Auntie Cecelia – D, Uncle Paul – D, Auntie Bernie – D, Uncle Edmond – […]
Letters to the Editor
NAPG reacts to the devastating cuts in State Budget
TO: Governor Mike Dunleavy Good morning Governor Dunleavy, The March 20, 21, 2019 session of the Nunavut Alaska Provisional Government, a consortium of Tribal Governments in Western Alaska, reviewed your proposed 24% cuts to K-12 […]
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel March 17 – 22
Judgments Paul Albert II, 34 4th Degree Assault 45 Days Vasily Olick, 19 4th Degree Assault 12 Days, 1 Yr. Prob. Matthew Phillip Mike, 48 4th Degree Assault 10 Days, 2 Yrs. Prob. Eugena Hunter, […]
Inside Bethel News
Bethel ASB hosts community forum on bullying
by K.J. Lincoln The Bethel Advisory School Board hosted a community forum on bullying and how it is being addressed. Members of the Bethel ASB, teachers and school support staff, students, and parents filled up […]
Village Telegraph
Please keep the PCE program intact for us
by Joshua Cleveland This open letter to Representative Tiffany Zulkosky is dated March 21, 2019. Dear Representative Zulkosky, My friend and representative of the Bethel area. I want to share with you the concern I […]
In our Native Land
AVCP objects to the Governor’s budget proposal
by Azara Mohmmadi The Association of Village Council Presidents (AVCP) Executive Board passed a resolution on March 1, 2019, objecting to Governor Dunleavy’s proposed 2020 budget. In a special telephonic meeting, the Board asserted that […]
Village Telegraph
AVCP talks Public Safety to new House Tribal Affairs Committee
by Azara Mohammadi The Alaska House of Representatives passed a resolution (37-1) in favor of creating the first Tribal Affairs Committee, chaired by our own Representative Tiffany Zulkosky. This special committee was championed by the […]
In our Native Land
Senate Finance Committee had a productive week
by Senator Lyman Hoffman Hello- Day 67, week 9 of the 31st legislature. Senate Finance had a productive week, on Monday the Finance committee received an update of the Spring Revenue Forecast from Commissioner Tangeman. […]
Sports
Slim, Stuart power Bethel to top at Traditional Games
by Tommy Wells Raquel Slim and JoBeth Stuart teamed with Kelsie Madson this past weekend to help power Bethel to the top at the 2019 Traditional Games NYO meet in Juneau. The meet, which was […]
Contributors
Your Ex Wants You Back
by Tad Lindley Did you ever know someone in a bad relationship? They finally got rid of the guy or the girl and you were glad to hear it, they were feeling safe again, had […]
In our Native Land
2019 Kuskokwim Ice Classic underway
by BCSF Staff The Kuskokwim Ice Classic committee is pleased to announce that 2019 Ice Classic tickets are now on sale! We look forward to another exciting Kusko Ice Classic season and thank all of […]
Contributors
Carmel Walnut Bars
by Millie Bentley Greetings. Without any further ado let’s go to the kitchen and make some nice, comforting, low-calorie, low-carb cookie-like bars. (Comforting? Yes. Low-calorie/carb? No. Good? Yes!) Carmel Walnut Bars 2 cups flour ½ […]
Contributors
A Musical Ear
by Peter Twitchell I come from a long line of musicians, including mom and dad. When I was born mom already had a pump organ that she and her husband had shipped up from Seattle […]
From The Editor
Laughter and humor during grief
by Greg Lincoln In our Yup’ik culture and everywhere else throughout the world, people love to laugh. Sometimes when we laugh, we laugh so hard that it makes our stomach hurt. Have you ever laughed […]
Contributors
How to Avoid Isolation
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: I have recently moved to Bethel. I have never lived so far away from everything. How do you avoid feeling isolated in an isolated place? Answer: I was unable to […]
Inside Bethel News
Bill filed to strengthen Alaska’s theft laws
Today (March 15th, 2019), House Judiciary Chair Representative Matt Claman (D-Anchorage) filed legislation to strengthen Alaska’s laws related to theft and other offenses against property. Under House Bill 98, prosecutors would gain an important tool […]
Inside Bethel News
Contributors
Congratulations to our Iditarod Champion
by Peter Twitchell Congratulations to Pete Kaiser, our 2019 Iditarod Sled Dog Race Champion! You have set the course for future generations of Yup’ik mushers! A Yup’ik by birth Pete’s ancestral roots go deep into […]
In our Native Land
Iditarod XLVII special awards recipients honored at awards banquet in Nome
by the Iditarod Trail Committee The 2019 special awards given to mushers during and after Iditarod XLVII were presented at the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race awards banquet in Nome on Sunday, March 17. The […]
Village Telegraph
Senate District S Update
by Senator Lyman Hoffman Hello- We have arrived at day 60 in the 31st legislative session. I want to start this week’s newsletter with a huge shout out to Bethel’s own Peter Kaiser for winning […]
Village Telegraph
Calista Connect Contest launches
by Thom Leonard Calista Corporation introduces the Calista Connect Contest. Shareholders 18 years and older who complete two easy digital options are entered to win. The contest is open now and all entries must be […]
Contributors
Breakfast Casserole Deluxe
by Millie Bentley Greetings. This week we have a recipe from Denise Thulin. Denise lived in Bethel for a number of years and cooked breakfast at the B&B. Her recipe is a breakfast entrée that […]
Crime
Two hunters plead guilty to five misdemeanors
Last week (March 11th, 2019), following a plea deal with the state, two men pled guilty in a Glennallen court to five misdemeanors relating to an illegal hunt. The investigation done by the Alaska Wildlife […]
Letters to the Editor
Statewide affordable Pre-K education
As Alaskans, we have a constitutional and moral responsibility to provide the best education possible for our children. Yet we remain one of the only states that do not provide affordable pre-kindergarten on a statewide […]
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel March 7 – 15
Judgments Tyler Green, 31 4th Degree Assault 90 Days Kassandra George, 24 4th Degree Assault 2 Yrs. Prob. Anjelika M. L. Palacios, 22 Promoting Contraband 1 Yr. Prob. Faith Pavila, 19 4th Degree Assault 1 […]
Inside Bethel News
Pete Kaiser – 2019 Iditarod Champion
by John Wallace Photos by John Wallace Nome, AK- A resurgence of dogsled mushing got a serious boost early Wednesday morning as Bethel musher Pete Kaiser crossed under the Burled Arch in Nome to win […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending March 13
• On 3-08-19 at 9:00 p.m. Firefighters responded to Alder for the report of a lockout. Firefighters opened the residence. • On 3-08-19 at 11:00 p.m. medics responded to Long-Term Care for the report of […]
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In our Native Land
1A State Basketball Awards
Girls 1st: King Cove Rookies 2nd: Tri-Valley 3rd: Klawock Chieftains 4th: Buckland Sissuani 5th: St. Mary’s Eagles Sportsmanship: Kake Thunderbirds Academic Award: Nunamiut Wolves, 3.83 GPA All Tournament Team Elaina Mack, King Cove Elizabeth Fefalov, […]
Sports
Falcons advance to Class 1A consolation finals
by Tommy Wells The Kipnuk Falcons might not have won the Class 1A boys’ state basketball championship this past weekend in Anchorage. They did, however, turn in a solid effort in the four-day tournament, which […]
Village Telegraph
Winter Muskox season extension on Nunivak Island in Unit 18
by ADFG Staff The Alaska Department of Fish and Game announces an extension of the winter season for muskox hunting on Nunivak Island in Unit 18. The season will be extended until March 31, 2019. […]
From The Editor
Congratulations to Pete Kaiser, our Iditarod Champion!
by Greg Lincoln On behalf of the Delta Discovery and our family, we would like to say how proud we are of your great win and extend our sincere congratulations. This accomplishment will forever be […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Alaska Professional Communicators offers scholarship
A $1,500 scholarship is offered to Alaska residents who are college or university students planning a career in a communications field by Alaska Professional Communicators, the Alaska Chapter of the National Federation of Press Women. […]
Sports
St. Mary’s battles to fifth at state tournament
by Tommy Wells The St. Mary’s Eagles made sure the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta was recognized at the girls’ Class 1A state basketball tournament this past weekend in Anchorage. The Lady Eagles posted a 2-2 mark at […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Alaska Children’s Caucus forms in 31st Legislature
For the first time in nearly seventeen years, members of the Alaska House of Representatives will relaunch the House Children’s Caucus. This edition of the caucus will be co-chaired by Representative Chris Tuck (D-Anchorage) and […]
Contributors
Killed By a Craving for Cucumbers
by Tad Lindley Imagine that you had been a slave, that you had been frequently beaten by the overseers. Imagine that the government had sought out your sons and killed them as soon as they […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Nunavut Alaska Provisional Government to meet
The Nunavut Alaska Provisional Government will convene on March 20-21, 2019 at the Bethel Moravian Church Seminary building starting at 8am. “Every Tribe and Tribal Organizations are invited to talk about Regional Unity to advance […]
Speak Your Mind
Tribute to Pete Kaiser
by Senator Dan Sullivan Sullivan Honors Alaskan of the Week: Iditarod Winner Pete Kaiser U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) spoke yesterday (March 15th, 2019) on the Senate floor to recognize Pete Kaiser, of Bethel, who […]
Sports
Scammon Bay girls take 4th at 2A state tournament
by Tommy Wells The Scammon Bay girls’ basketball team continued to prove itself as one of the top basketball powerhouses in the state this past weekend as they battled their way to a fourth-place finish […]
Inside Bethel News
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Inside Bethel News
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In our Native Land
Bristol Bay Tribes outraged at inadequate review of Pebble project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) today (Feb. 20th, 2019) released its woefully inadequate draft Environmental Impact Statement for Pebble’s plan to build a mine at the headwaters of Bristol Bay. The draft EIS […]
From The Editor
Our dearest possessions
by Greg Lincoln Coping with the loss of a loved one calls for the bereaved to adjust to the new reality that life will be different. Perhaps one of the most difficult things to adjust […]
Village Telegraph
Old Time Trapping
John Borowski lives year round in a log cabin he built himself 5 miles below Napaimute on the Kuskokwim River. He is one of the last of the old time trappers and also one of […]
Contributors
Moose Chili and Beans
by Millie Bentley Greetings. Here is a nice dish to warm your innards. I looked around for some really good wild game recipes and found one that’s pretty easy as well as delicious. It has […]
Village Telegraph
Kaiser wins BBNC Fish First Iditarod Award
Iditarod musher Peter Kaiser received the Bristol Bay Native Corporation Fish First Award as the first to reach the Kaltag checkpoint in the 2019 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Kaiser arrived in Kaltag at approximately […]
Inside Bethel News
Friends of The Kuskokwim Consortium Library Fund
by Bethel Community Services Foundation Staff Bethel Community Services Foundation is excited to announce the addition of the Friends of the Kuskokwim Consortium Library Fund to our growing family of funds. The Friends of the […]
Sports
Unalakleet Lady Wolfpack to play at State 2A tournament
The Unalakleet Wolfpack ball teams represented their community at the 2019 2A Great Alaska Conference Region Tournament held this past weekend at Grace Christian School in Anchorage. The winners of the tournament are the Tikigaq […]
Sports
Bethel teams see seasons end in Anchorage
by Tommy Wells The 2018-19 basketball seasons came to an end for the Bethel Regional High School boys and girls this past weekend in Anchorage. The Bethel teams finished third in the final standings at […]
Village Telegraph
Rural Airport Safety Campaign continues in YK delta
The Division of Statewide Aviation implemented the Rural Airport Safety Campaign program in 2017 in an effort to keep kids safe and off of runways and to also prevent vandalism. It’s been a team effort […]
Contributors
Our Lost Children
by Peter Twitchell There was a test putting a vehicle in a middle class neighborhood to see what would happen to it. After a week or so the vehicle was untouched. And then part of […]
Inside Bethel News
It takes a whole village to raise a child
A Nation that is divided against each other will not stand. In light of this phrase, I would like to be a voice not only for our children, but to our elders, our mothers and […]
Delta Lifestyles
Delta Illusion’s Into the Mist Wins Platinum & Best Choreography Award
by John Sargent Sixteen dancers with the Delta Illusion Dance Company (DIDCO) competed in the Bravo! National Dance & Talent Competition in Longmont, Colorado during March 2-3, 2019 of Spring Break. The Dance Company performed […]
Village Telegraph
Members appointed to YK Delta Subsistence Regional Advisory Council
Acting Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt has made appointments to the 10 Federal Subsistence Regional Advisory Councils including the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. The Councils advise the Federal Subsistence Board on subsistence management regulations and policies […]
Speak Your Mind
Yup’ik (Cup’ik) Judicial Practices
by Charles Moses Yup’k and Cup’ik (Y/Cup’ik) Tribes make up the largest Indigenous or Native Group in Alaska. Their territory covers most of Southwestern Alaska from Bristol Bay along the Bering Sea Coast to Norton […]
Village Telegraph
Donlin-backed Skiku program ignites students’ passions for skiing
Each winter, with the support of sponsors like Donlin Gold, the Skiku program sends volunteer coaches to remote villages in Alaska to teach kids the basic techniques of cross-country skiing, a healthy sport fit for […]
Inside Bethel News
District 38 Update
by Representative Tiffany Zulkosky March 8, 2019 Dear friends, It is day 53 of the 2019 Legislative Session, Iditarod mushers are howling along the trail to Nome, and we’re on the second straight week of […]
Sports
Y-K teams ready to make run at state titles
by Tommy Wells Even though the Bethel Regional High School teams won’t be competing in the Class 3A state basketball tournament, there won’t be a shortage of talented squads attempting to bring state titles home […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Alaska Professional Communicators offers scholarship
A $1,500 scholarship is offered to Alaska residents who are college or university students planning a career in a communications field by Alaska Professional Communicators, the Alaska Chapter of the National Federation of Press Women. […]
Inside Bethel News
Bethel Town Hall Meeting
Mayor Fred Watson will be hosting a Town Hall Meeting on March 13, 2019 from 6pm to 8pm at the City Council Chambers to inform the public of the impacts the City of Bethel will […]
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Delta Lifestyles
WIC launches new eWIC cards
by Clinton Bennett The Alaska Division of Public Assistance’s Special Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) has begun providing electronic benefits transfer cards to their participants, which will be known as an eWIC […]
Delta Lifestyles
Early funding for Education guaranteed under new proposal
Today (March 6th, 2019), a constitutional amendment was introduced in the Alaska Senate to require early-funding for Alaska’s K-12 public education system. Senate Joint Resolution 9, sponsored by Senator Mia Costello, R-Anchorage, requires the governor […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Internet services for School Districts
by Senator Lyman Hoffman Hello, Today (March 8th, 2019) marks the 53rd day of session. This week on Wednesday, Senate Finance heard from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development Research Chief, Dan Robinson on […]
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel February 26 – March 7
Judgments Billy Westlock, 30 2nd Degree Harassment 1 Yr. Prob. Shanice Teeluk, 20 Violate Conditions of Release, 1st Degree Harassment 95 Days Scott Agathluk, 30 Violate DV Protective Order 15 Days, 2 Yrs. Prob. Robert […]
Contributors
God’s Greatest Hits: the Beetles Part II
by Tad Lindley If you did not read last week’s column, please do so in preparation for this week’s column. For those of you who have been so patiently waiting all week to see how […]
Contributors
What is Nyctophilia?
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: What is Nyctophilia? Can a person be cured from this and what are some things they can do to get help? This is the first time I was introduced to […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending March 7
• On 3-2-19 at 1;11 p.m. medics responded to the Sobering Center for the report of an unresponsive person. Patient was woken by medics and walked into Sobering Center with CSP. • On 3-2-19 at […]
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Inside Bethel News
Kipnuk Falcons and Newtok Jaegers champions at Coastal Conference tournament
by K.J. Lincoln The Kipnuk Falcon boys and the Newtok Lady Jaegers will be returning to represent the Coastal Conference at the upcoming State 1A Basketball Tournament. Winning two years in a row, the Falcons, […]
Village Telegraph
Calista Corporation testifies during US House Committee Hearing
by Thom Leonard Subcommittee for the Indigenous Peoples of the United States focused on climate change impact to tribal communities. On February 12, the U.S. House of Representative’s Natural Resource Committee held a hearing on […]
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Village Telegraph
Alaska State Senate Legislative Update
by Senator Lyman F. Hoffman March 1st, 2019 Hello, We are at the half-way mark of the 90-day session. This week the Senate Finance Committee completed the agency budget overviews from the departments of Labor, […]
Delta Lifestyles
House creates special committee on Tribal Affairs
Today (Feb. 25th, 2019), the House Creates Special Committee on Tribal Affairs. Creation of such a committee has long been a goal of Representative Bryce Edgmon (I-Dillingham), Alaska’s first Alaska Native Speaker of the House. […]
Contributors
God’s Greatest Hits: the Beetles Part I
by Tad Lindley Before we get to the beetles, let me give you a brief synopsis of events leading up to the creation of the beetles. And although Google spell check does not recognize “beetles” […]
Inside Bethel News
Governor’s Proposed FY20 Budget
by Representative Tiffany Zulkosky March 1, 2019: Dear friends, It is Day 42 in the Legislative Session and we have begun to see a lot of activity. Most notably, Governor Dunleavy released his proposed budget, […]
Inside Bethel News
YK Delta Women in Philanthropy announces funding availability
by BCSF Staff The YK Delta Women in Philanthropy giving circle announces $8,810 in funds available for our 2019 local or regional grant. The focus area for proposals in 2018 is youth services. Members encourage […]
In our Native Land
Drug-sniffing K9 assists in arrest
Alaska State Troopers with the Parks Highway Team contacted occupants of a vehicle in a pullout near mile post 269 of the Parks Hwy near Healy on 3/1/2019, at 1956 hours. AST realized something was […]
From The Editor
The gift of encouragement
by Greg Lincoln This weekend we enjoyed seeing many of our loved ones from villages across the YK delta at the 1A tournament held here in Bethel. We have looked forward to it every year […]
Delta Lifestyles
Inuit commemorate International Mother Language Day
by ICC Staff On this day (February 21st, 2019) the Inuit Circumpolar Council honours and commemorates International Mother Language Day. It is a day to promote the preservation and protection of all languages. The day […]
Speak Your Mind
Assimilation: Killing the Indian, Saving the Man
by Jacob Sipary Imagine thousands upon thousands of little native boys and girls being ripped from their homes in order to become “civilized”. Those poor, innocent, and scared little children were forced to completely abandon […]
Contributors
What Causes Spring Fever?
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: With the weather turning warm so early, I feel like I am coming down with spring fever. What causes spring fever? When I first received this question, I thought I […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending March 1
• On 2-24-19 at 1 p.m. medics responded to the Sobering Center for a person in seizure. Patient assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 2-24-19 at 3:44 p.m. medics responded to the Jail […]
Village Telegraph
Kuskokwim Village Leaders visit Juneau pressing changes to Donlin Plan
Local tribal representatives challenging state permits, looking for changes. A group of Kuskokwim regional leaders are visiting Juneau to push for several changes to the existing and pending State of Alaska permits for the Donlin […]
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel February 21 – 28
Judgments Donald Paukan, 31 4th Degree Assault 90 Days Billy A. Lee Westlock, 30 Violate Conditions of Release $100 Heather Mael, 28 Driving While License Cancelled/ Suspended/Revoked $100 John Paul, 28 Violate Conditions of Release, […]
Delta Lifestyles
Researchers delve into unexamined world of Alaska seaweed
by Lauren Frisch Growing up near the beach, Brian Ulaski often overlooked wrack, the seaweed that washes up on coastlines. Later, as an undergraduate in California, Ulaski learned that wrack holds information about a coastline. […]
Letters to the Editor
Governor’s budget needs to be revamped
Dear Governor Mike Dunleavey, The Unit 4 villages, Akiak, Akiachak, Kwethluk, and Tuluksak are letting you know that we are totally opposed to your budget proposal that cuts deep into essential services without considering raising […]