In Unalakleet, BSSD Students Learn to Lead
![Students at the 2017 BSSD Youth Leaders retreat sit in a circle on the floor of the Unalakleet school gym to tell stories.](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/IMG_1086-2-1200x900.jpg)
Students from around the Bering Strait School District gathered in Unalakleet for a weekend of workshops, games, storytelling and dancing.
Stopping Suicide
![Jacob Brouillette stands in front of an “Eagles” sports banner inside his school](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/2017-09-13-static-misc-001-2432px-1024x683.jpg)
“Go and do something worth talking about,” says a young man working with his peers to stem the high rates of suicide in Western Alaska. His story is featured in a recent episode of the KNOM series “Caught Doing Something Good.”
A Special Retreat for Wellness
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Many individuals and organizations in rural Alaska are taking steps to address the tragically high rates of youth depression and suicide in our region. One recent example is a leadership retreat in the community of Unalakleet. Thanks to you, we brought the story of this unique, impactful youth gathering to our listeners.
Blogging about service
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As evidenced in their blog posts on this website, a tradition of community service, dedication, and creativity remains as vibrant as ever among our KNOM volunteers. Here are two examples.