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H.R.410 – 119th Congress (2025-2026): Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension Act of 2025 | Congress.gov | Library of Congress This bill extends for an additional five years the time period during which an eligible Alaska Native veteran may apply for a land allotment under the Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land AllotmentContinue reading “Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension Act of 2025”

This film was five years in the making. From 2020-2025, POLARIS, a multidisciplinary team of researchers and local Indigenous collaborators in two Western Alaska villages – Chevak and Dillingham – Film maker Ryan Peterson featured moments with community members in subsistence harvesting and maintaining healthy homelands. https://arcticpolaris.org/films The film “Cumikluten (Pay Attention)” is available onContinue reading “Cumikluten (Pay Attention)”

Digital Newsletter August 2025

August 5- https://youtube.com/live/0tV9oAMFga8?feature=share August 6- https://youtube.com/live/voQLmVA3IEI?feature=share August 7- https://youtube.com/live/icooDPYuXOU?feature=share

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1A2pyJF7_WMlxokSMFtdapCzDWqkOZ9ikBCUT2izfMYo/edit?ts=6852f225 Click Link to Volunteer!

We’re excited to announce that registration for the upcoming conference will remain open until the event kicks off on August 5th. This extension gives attendees extra time to sign up and ensures no one misses the chance to be part of this enriching experience. Don’t miss out—secure your spot today! Scan the QR above andContinue reading “2025 Bristol Bay Elders and Youth Conference”

We apologize for the delay but we are excited to announce the winner of the 2025 Bristol Bay Elders and Youth Conference Logo Contest!! Sarah Bailey, The DeafBlind Artist’s artwork titled “An Elders Legacy” was the artwork selected as our Logo Contest Winner!! We would also like to thank all that submitted artwork for theContinue reading “Bristol Bay Elders and Youth Conference Logo Contest Winner”

2025 Bristol Bay Elders and Youth Conference Registration QR Code. If unable to use the QR code provided here is a copy of the registration link. This is a FREE registration no fee is collected to register. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-elders-youth-conference-tickets-1411155667589?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Click Link VPSO Patch Design Contest – Bristol Bay Native Association to submit an entry!

Calling All Artists!! We are looking for a logo that will highlight the importance of traditional Alaskan culture and passing down these traditions. The selected artist will have their art featured on the cover of the conference program, also displayed on merchandise such as hoodies, cups, etc… Submit Now! Deadline Date: April 30, 2025 OpenContinue reading “Logo Contest for 1st Annual Bristol Bay Elders and Youth Conference”

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month.  Friday, April 4, 2025 is Go Blue Day.  Go Blue Day is a day to bring awareness to Child Abuse Prevention Month, you can wear blue or make blue food, celebrate a child in your life by doing an activity of their choosing or make a pinwheel which is used toContinue reading “Go Blue Day”

BBNA is soliciting for public comments on the annual CEDS update report for 30 days. Deadline to submit comments will be March 24, 2025. Please provide any and all comments to Brice Eningowuk, Economic Development Program Manager in writing to brice.eningowuk@bbna.com. You can reach Brice at 907-843-1406 or via email at brice.eningowuk@bbna.com for more informationContinue reading “Comments requested for 2025 Annual CEDS Report! Deadline March 24, 2025”

Thursday- February 27th @ 6pm at UAF Bristol Bay Campus

Wednesday- February 26th @ 6PM and UAF Bristol Bay Campus

FYI – We were officially notified that we will receive the grant we applied for through the Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program. Bristol Bay Native Association, Inc. $7.9 million AK The proposed project activities include: workforce training for remote and virtual jobs; training in broadband infrastructure management to enhance local expertise and job opportunities; upgradingContinue reading “BBNA Receives $7.9 Million Grant for Digital Equity!”

Calling all young Alaskan artists 10-25 years old. Alaskan youth want to inform our state about 988 byspreading messages of “What inspires you and helps you to grow?” From December 1st – January 13th,we ask youth around the state to submit their digitized art via email to gain a chance to win one of tenContinue reading “2025 Youth Arts Campaign for Mental Health”

October 28th, 2024 at Curyung Wellness Center

Bristol Bay Youth Leadership Forum Bristol Bay Native Corporation (BBNC), in partnership with UAF Bristol Bay Campus, United Tribes of Bristol Bay (UTBB), and Bristol Bay Regional Career and Technical Education (BBRCTE), invites Bristol Bay School District students and BBNC Shareholders and descendants in grades 9-12, to apply to participate in the 2024 Bristol BayContinue reading “Bristol Bay Youth Leadership Forum”