The organizers, hosts, and presenters for KuskoCon 2026 received a legislative citation from the Alaska Legislature. The award was presented to the Kuskokwim Consortium Library staff of Bethel during the Summer Fair Celebration this past Saturday. Receiving the award were Kuskokwim Library Director Theresa Quiner, Youth Services Librarian Mikayla Miller, and Circulation Technician Thomas Daniel. Presenting the award were citation sponsor Senator Forrest Dunbar of District J of Anchorage and Representative Genevieve Mina of House District 19 of Anchorage.
KuskoCon 2026 brought an exciting and diverse lineup of artist, video game designers, voice actors, writers, illustrators, and vendors to Bethel for the Yukon Kuskokwim Delta’s first ever comic convention February 20-22, 2026.
“The keynote speaker for the event was Dimi Macheras, the illustrator of a series of graphic novels rooted in Ahtna Athabascan culture and Ya Ne Dah Ah mythology,” states the citation. “He encouraged attendees to tell and draw stories from their communities and share the unique character of Alaska with the world.”
The citation is signed by Speaker of the House Bryce Edgmon, President of the Senate Gary Stevens, Sponsor of the citation Senator Forrest Dunbar, Co-sponsor Representative Nellie Jimmie of House District 38, and Co-sponsor Senator Loki Tobi of District I of Anchorage.
“The members of the Thirty-Fourth Alaska State Legislature recognize the significance of bringing an event of this scale and character to the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta community, particularly in the middle of winter. Members extend further recognition to: Kuskokwim Consortium Library administrators Theresa Quiner and Mikayla Miller; special guests Casey Silver, Dimi Macheras, Tadd Galusha, Don Rearden, Wyatt White, George Young, Ranger H. Fox, Lee Post, and Jimmy Riordan; and Bosco’s Cards, Comics, and Games.”
The citation is dated April 27, 2026.