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Ocean Knowledge: Episode 9

Bearded seal on ice floe

On May 12, Michael Cameron of NOAA, Yaayuk Alvanna-Stimpfle and Julie Raymond-Yakoubian of Kawerak discussed a multitude of topics including ice seal research in the Arctic with Ocean Knowledge host Megan Onders.

Suwat: Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority

On May 10, staff from the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority joined Suwat hosts Danielle Slingsby of Kawerak and Reba Lean of Norton Sound Health Corporation. Kelda Barstad and Jimael Johnson, program officers, spoke about what the Trust does and how they are assisting the Norton Sound region in providing early childhood services and interventions. […]

Ocean Knowledge: Episode 8

On April 21st, Austin Ahmasuk of Nome discussed the spring and upcoming summer subsistence season with Ocean Knowledge host Megan Onders. They were joined by Dr. Lori Quakenbush with the Alaska Department of Fish & Game, and Dr. Angela Szesciorka of Oregon State University. Learn more by listening to the full episode below: About this […]

Suwat: Engineering Ministries International

Honey buckets are currently used in Teller. Mayor Blanche Okboak-Garnie attended the WIHAH conference in Anchorage and spoke about Teller's water & sewer problem. Photo Credit: watersewer.alaska.gov (2016)

On April 12, Travis Hogans, Judith Bruno, and Jason Chandler share about Engineering Ministries International. EMI serves communities with design and construction under a Christian mission. They landed in the Bering Strait Region to help with needs for reliability and sustainability in development, such as for water and sewer.

Suwat: Pilgrim Hotsprings

On April 5, Amanda Toerdal shared an update on the history of Pilgrim Hotsprings, gathering a cultural advisory committee, visiting opportunities in June-September, and more.