Month: December 2020

Village Telegraph

Excerpts from the Exhibition: Their Eyes Have Seen The Old Dances: Honoring Elder Hooper Bay Dancers and Drummers (1981-2001).

December 30, 2020 Comments Off on Excerpts from the Exhibition: Their Eyes Have Seen The Old Dances: Honoring Elder Hooper Bay Dancers and Drummers (1981-2001).
by Patricia Bulitt Beginning in 1978, my very first visit to Hooper Bay, Alaska, the language and faces passing me by were like music to my ears. I experienced a kind friendliness from the children […]
Speak Your Mind

We urge you to ensure that our state’s vaccination plan recognizes and responds to the unique challenges we face in Rural Alaska

December 23, 2020 Comments Off on We urge you to ensure that our state’s vaccination plan recognizes and responds to the unique challenges we face in Rural Alaska
by Eric Deakin This is a letter to the Alaska COVID-19 Vaccine Task Force dated December 7th, 2020 from Coastal Villages Region Fund (CVRF) who is taking a stand to fight for the health and […]
Inside Bethel News

YKHC recommends extending month-long regionwide lockdown

December 23, 2020 Comments Off on YKHC recommends extending month-long regionwide lockdown
The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation strongly recommends all communities in the YK Delta region immediately extend the month-long shelter-in-place, or lockdown, for an additional 30 days. This regionwide recommendation was initially made on November 16 to […]
Inside Bethel News

YKHC will begin COVID-19 vaccinations this week for elders, next week for 1B-eligible individuals

December 22, 2020 Comments Off on YKHC will begin COVID-19 vaccinations this week for elders, next week for 1B-eligible individuals
by YKHC YKHC began COVID-19 vaccination of Phase 1A eligible frontline healthcare workers and long-term care residents on Thursday, December 17. With the majority of Phase 1A complete, this week YKHC will move on to […]
In our Native Land

The Alaska National Guard delivers Christmas gifts, honoring Op Santa 65-year tradition

December 16, 2020 Comments Off on The Alaska National Guard delivers Christmas gifts, honoring Op Santa 65-year tradition
by Edward Eagerton and Spc. Grace Nechanicky The Alaska National Guard shared their time-honored tradition of Operation Santa Claus by spreading goodwill and joy to remote Alaskan communities again this year. Despite the challenges of […]
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Heard it in the Steam House

Creating a stronger Alaska through increased hiring opportunities

December 16, 2020 Comments Off on Creating a stronger Alaska through increased hiring opportunities
by Kelly Tshibaka, Commissioner The State of Alaska workforce serves Alaskans best when it employs outstanding talent that reflects the diversity of the people it represents. The Department of Administration (DOA) has made it possible […]
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Village Telegraph

COVID-19 Community Spread in Emmonak, Kotlik, and Pilot Station

December 16, 2020 Comments Off on COVID-19 Community Spread in Emmonak, Kotlik, and Pilot Station
YKHC has evidence that community-based transmission of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, is occurring in the villages of Emmonak, Kotlik, and Pilot Station. Joint advisories were issued by YKHC and the Emmonak Tribal Council, Chuloonawick […]
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Village Telegraph

ANSEP making plans, accepting applications for Summer Bridge component

December 16, 2020 Comments Off on ANSEP making plans, accepting applications for Summer Bridge component
The Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program is currently accepting applications for its 2021 Summer Bridge component, and the deadline to apply is Dec. 11, 2020. Open to students across Alaska who will be graduating […]
Village Telegraph

Update on federal COVID-19 vaccine allocation; Alaska prepares for distribution

December 16, 2020 Comments Off on Update on federal COVID-19 vaccine allocation; Alaska prepares for distribution
by DHSS Staff The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) and Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) are continuing to prepare for COVID-19 vaccine distribution throughout the state, with the first shipments of […]
Delta Lifestyles

Passing it Down – one Alaska Native Guardsman reflects on heritage and tradition

December 10, 2020 Comments Off on Passing it Down – one Alaska Native Guardsman reflects on heritage and tradition
by Edward Eagerton November is National American Indian Heritage month, also known as American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. During this time, the U.S. Armed Services honors and celebrates the diverse cultures, traditions, and […]
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Proposal to improve public health through veterinary care, an essential service in regards to the pandemic

December 10, 2020 Comments Off on Proposal to improve public health through veterinary care, an essential service in regards to the pandemic
by the Yukon Kuskokwim Canine Health Association This would be a project in partnership with the tribes to protect from Covid-19 and enhance the overall health of the communities by increasing veterinary care and improving […]
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Village Telegraph

Lawmakers urge Governor to issue disaster declaration in Norton Sound, Yukon River fisheries

December 10, 2020 Comments Off on Lawmakers urge Governor to issue disaster declaration in Norton Sound, Yukon River fisheries
This year’s commercial salmon fisheries were devastating for Norton Sound and Yukon River fishermen, processors, local vendors, and municipalities. Harvests in Norton Sound decreased by 87 percent, a loss of $1.7 million, and Yukon River […]
Inside Bethel News

Calista Corporation announces Increased Elders’ Benefit Distribution

December 10, 2020 Comments Off on Calista Corporation announces Increased Elders’ Benefit Distribution
by Calista Corporation Staff Calista (cha-LIS-ta) Corporation is pleased to announce the 2020 Elders’ Benefit Program distribution. Original Shareholders who are at least 65 years old as of November 13 will receive $25 more than […]
Inside Bethel News

CDC provides new guidance that allows for shortened COVID-19 quarantines

December 10, 2020 Comments Off on CDC provides new guidance that allows for shortened COVID-19 quarantines
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revised their quarantine guidance today (December 2nd, 2020) to allow people who may have been exposed to COVID-19 to shorten their quarantine period from 14 days to […]
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UAA’s aviation programs give students the edge to become leaders in their fields

December 2, 2020 Comments Off on UAA’s aviation programs give students the edge to become leaders in their fields
Aviation touches nearly all aspects of life in Alaska. It’s a vital part of our state’s economy, serving the 82% of Alaska communities that are not connected by the contiguous road system. At the University […]
Village Telegraph

Honor and tradition – Alaska Native Guardsman reflects on life and selfless service

December 2, 2020 Comments Off on Honor and tradition – Alaska Native Guardsman reflects on life and selfless service
by Edward Eagerton November is National American Indian Heritage month, also known as American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. During this time, the U.S. Armed Services honors and celebrates the diverse cultures, traditions, and […]
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Inside Bethel News

YKHC urges month-long regionwide lockdown and prepares to implement crisis capacity care strategy

December 2, 2020 Comments Off on YKHC urges month-long regionwide lockdown and prepares to implement crisis capacity care strategy
by YKHC Staff The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation urges all communities in the YK Delta region to immediately enter into a monthlong shelter-in-place, or lockdown, to curb the spread of COVID-19 as it prepares to implement […]