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Village Telegraph

Napaskiak student named candidate for Presidential Scholars Program

Kieran “Taneksak” Bentley of Napaskiak, Alaska was recently named as a Candidate for the 2021 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program which was established in 1964. He is one of approximately 4,500 candidates selected from nearly 3.6 […]
Village Telegraph

Back to Aniak, Ravn Alaska resumes scheduled air service to rural community

Ravn Alaska added a return to Aniak with regularly scheduled service to its growing network of more than 12 Alaska destinations. Roundtrip service between Anchorage and Aniak is scheduled three times a week, with flights […]
Village Telegraph

It is wrong when your connection is pulled during this pandemic

by Delta Discovery Staff John Wallace is not happy. He’s upset because in our local villages the tribally-run businesses and organizations need broadband connectivity to continue operations to keep their villages safe during this pandemic, […]
In our Native Land

YKHC Board of Directors adopts resolution opposing formation of a Regional Tribal Government in the YK Delta

by YKHC Staff On January 22, 2021, the YKHC Board of Directors met and adopted a resolution opposing the formation of a regional tribal government in the YK Delta. YKHC Resolution No. 2021.01.01. For nearly […]
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Village Telegraph

Alaska Bush Caucus members call for immediate State action on Tuluksak disaster

‘Leaving the community without sustained water security amid the worst public health pandemic in over a century is simply not an option’. A fire destroyed Tuluksak’s water treatment plant and washeteria on January 16, leaving […]
Inside Bethel News

Aviation Maintenance Technician Program celebrates first graduates

Yuut Elitnaurviat would like to congratulate the first graduates of our FAA-certified Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) program. This group of hardworking students completed an 18-month long program consisting of three back-to-back trainings that will prepare […]
Inside Bethel News

Calista Corporation seeks nominations for 2021 Shareholder Awards

Recipients Receive Regional Recognition and $1,500 Prize. Calista (cha-LIS-tuh) Corporation is seeking nominations for its 2021 Shareholder Awards. Calista’s annual awards recognize valuable contributions by Calista Shareholders and Descendants living in and out of the […]
Speak Your Mind

The Alaska Legislature needs to pass a law to allow Ballot Curing for Alaska voters

by Azachorok Incorporated Azachorok Incorporated approved a resolution on Friday, January 29, 2021 calling on the Alaska Legislature to pass a law to allow Ballot Curing for Alaska voters. Ballot Curing is the process for […]
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Inside Bethel News

Alaska House Coalition supports Governor’s effort to extend disaster declaration

Governor Michael J. Dunleavy last week introduced Senate Bill 56, a measure extending the State’s existing COVID-19 disaster declaration rather than letting it expire on February 15. Members of the Alaska House Coalition – composed […]
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Heard it in the Steam House

Increased prevalence of bacteria, brucella, found in Mulchatna Caribou

Caribou and reindeer, especially in northern Alaska, are known to be infected with a bacteria, Brucella suis biovar 4, that causes a disease known as rangiferine brucellosis. These bacteria are mainly spread amongst caribou from […]
In our Native Land

Calista Corp. Settlement Trust 2020 Distributions non-taxable income

Calista (cha-LIS-tuh) Corporation is pleased to announce that all 2020 Calista Corp. Settlement Trust distributions are non-taxable income. The 2020 Spring, Akilista and Elder distributions were paid from the Settlement Trust. These distributions are not […]
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Alaska Native Vietnam veterans hardest hit by sweeping order revoking land allotments to Alaska

House Republicans reacted with dismay today (Jan. 26th, 2021) – to the news that the Biden Administration’s Department of the Interior has suspended land transfers to Alaska – including land transfers long promised to Alaska […]