Behind the Scenes: BSSD Regional Native Youth Olympics
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Last week, White Mountain hosted thirteen teams for the Bering Strait School District’s regional Native Youth Olympics, or NYO: including Teller, Brevig Mission, Unalakleet, and Savoonga.
Diomede’s Outdated Water System Recovers Only Partially After Failure; Residents Make Do With Snow Melt and Run-Off
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Earlier this month, residents of Diomede had to rely on melting snow and run-off as drinking water for 11 days. The community’s running water was restored on Monday evening, but local experts say they aren’t out of the woods yet, as the system is still not fully functioning.
Another Busy Season Ends for NEST; Shelter Services in Nome Still Available
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The only seasonal, cold-weather shelter in Nome will once again be closing its doors, as its six-months operating season ends on the morning of May 1.
The Nome Static, May 2019 (Print Layout)
See the May 2019 edition of “The Nome Static,” as it appeared in the print edition sent to home subscribers.
‘Dear Friend of KNOM…’ (May 2019)
Western Alaska is a land of extremes: winter’s darkness and summer’s midnight sun, the Bering Sea, vast stretches of treeless tundra, thriving communities and roadless infrastructure.
Native Youth Olympians
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Native Youth Olympics (NYO) events — like the Eskimo stick pull, seal hop, kneel jump, scissor broad jump, and high kick — all connect to skills needed for subsistence.
Race Season Wraps in the Arctic
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The Kobuk 440 Sled Dog Race brought Alaska’s wintertime “race season” to a close.
Studios, Doubly Blessed
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First, Bishop Chad Zielinski of the Diocese of Fairbanks blessed the KNOM studios during a recent visit to Nome. The second blessing was a reduction in utilities.
Bee-utifully Learning Yup’ik
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The 8th Annual Yup’ik Spelling Bee for Beginners isn’t just about putting letters in the correct order. It’s about revitalizing a language through a new generation.
BSSD Art in Juneau
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“Alaska’s Heart Through Student Art” featured artwork from four students in the Bering Strait School District. In late March, these creative representations of life and culture in Western Alaska were displayed in Juneau.