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BBNA is collaborating with the Curyung Tribal Council and Alaska’s MMIP work group to provide a Virtual AK-MMIP Bristol Bay Tribal Listening-Consultation Session with BBNA Village Council Representatives, Tribal Leaders, and First Responders.  For more information please see the attached flyer. 

The Bristol Bay Native Association Child Development Department is now accepting sealed bids for two 2004 20 seat micro bird school busses, one is located in Dillingham and the other in Togiak. Vehicle information is listed below. The minimum bid for each bus is $1,500Each bid must be submitted individually and placed in a sealedContinue reading “BBNA Child Development Department is now accepting sealed bids for two school busses”

The FEMA Region 10 Individual and Community Preparedness (ICP) team recently started distributing a newsletter highlighting local, regional, and national preparedness opportunities.  Subscribe to receive their updates. Latest newsletter below.  Join the ICP team on April 22 for “Penny Pincher’s Tips to Financial Preparedness”. Details are provided in the attached flyer here. All are welcome.

Please join Regional leaders and State of Alaska Public Health leaders for weekly discussions on COVID-19 topics in Bristol Bay.  The Public Broadcast will be held every Tuesday at 2 pm starting April 13, 2021 to May 5, 2021 using GotoWebinar.  The Next meeting is April 27, 2021. Please register for Regional COVID19 Public Broadcasts before the startContinue reading “Regional COVID-19 Public Broadcasts April & May”

Hi everyone,  Please click here for the summary of actions from ADF&G Board of Fisheries.  The call for Board of Fish proposals has now been changed to April 11, 2022!   The dates for our Finfish meetings are as follows:   Bristol Bay Finfish –   Nov. 29-Dec. 3, 2022 –  Anchorage/5 days Alaska Peninsula, Aleutian Islands, Chignik Finfish  – February 17-22, 2023Continue reading “Update: Board of Fisheries Schedule Changes NEW DEADLINE”

  Alaska Vaccine UpdateMarch 3, 2021 More people are now eligible to be vaccinatedAs of today, March 3, more people now meet criteria to be vaccinated. Vaccine supply remains limited, meaning we are not able to vaccinate everyone at this time. More appointments will be added as they are available, with many being added on Thursday.Continue reading “Alaska COVID-19 Vaccine Update – March 3, 2021”

The Natural Resources will be hosting a teleconference next Thursday, March 4th at 10:00 am to connect with tribes and residents to talk about subsistence and any environmental concerns.    Since we are not able to travel and connect with the people of Bristol Bay, we wanted to bring everyone together and host a teleconference.  We will haveContinue reading “March 4, 2021 BBNA Natural Resources Tribal Teleconference”

The Federal Subsistence Board (Board) is accepting proposals through May 24, 2021 to change Federal regulations for the subsistence harvest of wildlife on Federal public lands for the July 1, 2022–June 30, 2024 regulatory years. The Board will consider proposals to change Federal subsistence hunting and trapping seasons, harvest limits, methods of harvest, and customary and traditionalContinue reading “Federal Subsistence Board Call for Wildlife Proposals”

The Bristol Bay Native Association (BBNA) is pleased to announce scholarship opportunities for Bristol Bay Tribal Members who are planning or currently enrolled in a natural resource field. This grant is currently funded through the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Subsistence Grant. Deadline: June 30, 2021, 4:30 p.m. AKST Award: $2,000.00 Purpose: The BBNA NaturalContinue reading “BBNA Natural Resources Scholarship 2021”

Increased Prevalence of Bacteria, Brucella, Found in Mulchatna Caribou(Dillingham) – Caribou and reindeer, especially in northern Alaska, are known to be infected with a bacteria, Brucella suis biovar 4, that causes a disease known as rangiferine brucellosis. Thesebacteria are mainly spread amongst caribou from contact with birthing fluids during calving.Exposure to contaminated parts such asContinue reading “Mulchatna caribou”

Alaska Board of Game and Board of FisheriesPostpone Regulatory Meetings to 2021/2022 CycleThe Alaska Board of Game and Board of Fisheries met January 21 and 25, respectively, to discuss rescheduling the 2020/2021 regulatory board meetings due to the impacts by the COVID-19 pandemic. Both boards postponed the regularly scheduled board meetings to the 2021/2022 meeting cycle,Continue reading “Alaska Board of Game and Board of Fisheries Postpone Regulatory Meetings to 2021/2022 Cycle”

From the State of Alaska: Alaska Fuel Price Report: Current Community Conditions andhow you can access heating fuel and gasoline prices from the State of Alaska’s CommunityDatabase Online. Since 2005, the Division of Community and Regional Affairs (DCRA) has conducted over 30surveys to obtain heating fuel and gasoline prices from 100 selected communities around thestate.Continue reading “Alaska Fuel Price Report: Current Community Conditions”

Bristol Bay Oral History Study https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/alaska/socioeconomics/bristol-bay-oral-history-study During the summers of 2017 and 2018, researchers from NOAA Fisheries Alaska Fisheries Science Center visited several communities in Bristol Bay to conduct oral history interviews with women who participate in the region’s commercial and subsistence set net salmon fisheries. Visit the Story Map: A Way of Life  to hear the storiesContinue reading “Bristol Bay Oral History Study”

Winter Moose Hunts Open in Game Management Unit 17A – The Alaska Department of Fish and Game and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Togiak National Wildlife Refuge are announcing the opening of a 31-day winter moose hunting season in Game Management Unit 17A. The hunt will begin on Friday, January 8, 2021 and continue through FebruaryContinue reading “Winter Moose Hunt for GMU 17A opens 1/8/21”

December 22, 2020RE: Togiak on Lockdown To Whom It May Concern:By Order of the Traditional Council of TogiakDue to the positive case of COVID-19 within Togiak, the Traditional Council of Togiak has placed Togiak on LOCK DOWN for the next two weeks. December 22, 2020 through January 5, 2021.No non-essential travel is to be permittedContinue reading “City of Togiak Lockdown 12-22 through 1-5”

Please join Regional leaders and State of Alaska Public Health leaders for weekly discussions on COVID-19 topics in Bristol Bay.  The Public Broadcast will be held every Tuesday at 2 pm starting December 15, 2020 to January 5, 2021 using GotoWebinar.  The Next meeting is January 5, 2021. Please register for Regional COVID19 Public Broadcasts on January 5,Continue reading “Regional COVID19 Public Broadcasts December 2020 & January 2021”

Alaska Tribal Conference on Environmental Management (ATCEM) will be held virtually this year. The event takes place from December 14-18th, 2020. To register and for more information please follow this link for ATCEM’s homepage:  http://www.atcemak.com/ The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC), and Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) are hostingContinue reading “Upcoming IGAP Trainings in December”

You are invited to submit new projects or update your existing projects for regional support in the 2021 CEDS. Due to the pandemic, this process is a month earlier than normal, new or updated projects need to be turned in by December 18, 2020. You are welcome to submit projects based on your ongoing generalContinue reading “Submitting CEDS projects (new or updates) for 2021 Due December 18, 2020”

Bristol Bay Native AssociationChild Development Department1500 Kanakanak RoadP.O. Box 310Dillingham, Alaska 99576 The Bristol Bay Native Association Child Development Department is now accepting sealed bids for two 2004 20 seat micro bird school busses, one is located in Dillingham and the other in Togiak. Vehicle information is listed below. The minimum bid for each busContinue reading “Sealed Bid proposal school busses”

Childhood Immunizations                                                                                                                            Catch Up to Get Ahead toolkit—social media content to raise awareness about catching up on childhood immunizations during the COVID-19 pandemic: https://www.vaccines.gov/catch-up Catch Up to Get Ahead video featuring the Surgeon General: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFlEpGFmOVM&feature=youtu.be The Vaccines For Children (VFC): https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/programs/vfc/index.html This program is a federally funded program that provides vaccines at no cost to children who might notContinue reading “Federal Immunization Resources”

BBNA’s Family Wellness Division Poster Contest will bring awareness and education to prevent Domestics Violence in Bristol Bay. Contest will begin October 1, 2020 to November 30, 2020. Contact Family Wellness Division staff: Barbara Nunn or Desi Bond at 907-842- 4139 or toll free 1-800-478-4139. Click here to learn more about the contest.

Applications are Due December 14, 2020, this is NOT a first come first serve-all applications will be reviewed. Eligibility Information and Quick tips for applicants—Review all attachments for detailed instructions: The USDA Seafood Trade Relief Program is available to Permit Holders Only. 2016, 2017, and 2018 taxes must have been filed to qualify. Complete theContinue reading “USDA Seafood Trade Relief Program Information”

The Federal Subsistence Board is accepting applications through February 15, 2021 to fill seats on the 10 Subsistence Regional Advisory Councils (Councils). Council membership appointments are typically for 3-year terms. There are approximately 38 seats open for appointment among all Councils.The Councils meet at least twice a year and provide recommendations to the Federal SubsistenceContinue reading “Applicants Sought for Subsistence Regional Advisory Council Membership Deadline: February 15, 2021”

A copy of the plan is available for review upon request. Please contact the BBNA Workforce Development office at 907-842-2262 to request a copy. Written comments will be accepted August 17, 2020 to August 28, 2020. Please click here to learn more about making a comment on the BBNA Low Income Heating Assistance Program (LIHEAP)Continue reading “BBNA Workforce Development is accepting public comment on the BBNA Low Income Heating Assistance Program (LIHEAP) FY 2021 Plan.”

The Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) on Monday announced it is seeking applications for Renewable Energy Fund (REF) grants to help Alaskans reduce the cost of energy through the development of renewable energy projects. To learn more about REF and to apply for a Round 13 grant, visit Renewable Energy Fund (REF) Grants, then click onContinue reading “The Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) seeking applications”

Click here to learn more about be counted in rural Alaska!

July is one of our warmer months during the summer…In case of all Wildlands Fire Emergencies, or if you see smoke:FIRST contact Local Enforcement: VPSO / STATE TROOPERS/And/Or 911 to report a fire. You can also call Statewide wildland fire reporting at 1-800-237-3633and BBNA/ LMS Director/Realty Officer and/or his or her designee1-800-478-5257 or 907-842-5257. ForContinue reading “Wildlands Fire Emergencies”

Click here to learn more about the Census 2020 for the Dillingham Census area and who to contact for more information.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is the leading national public health institute of the United States. The CDC is a United States federal agency under the Department of Health and Human Services and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.  http://www.cdc.gov links you to factual, updated information about the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19).    Arm yourself withContinue reading “Coronavirus Disease 2019. CDC. Get The Facts. Be Prepared”

The Alaska Federation of Natives is hiring individuals to assist with 2020 U.S. Census awareness. The person will be paid $375 for doing the following (4) tasks: Share a post on Facebook; Print and hang posters in the village (e.g., store, school, post office, city hall); Attend a meeting (e.g., City Council, Tribal Council, School Board,Continue reading “AFN Census Outreach”

See the FCC Announcement for more information. FCC Summary: This window is a unique opportunity for Tribes in rural areas to directly access unassigned spectrum over their Tribal lands, subject to buildout requirements. The 2.5 GHz band is suitable for both mobile coverage and fixed point-to-point uses, and is currently used to provide broadband serviceContinue reading “2.5 GHz Rural Tribal Window”

The Economic Development Program is now seeking new projects for the 2020 CEDS Update. Please review the below documents for more details on how to submit a project. All new submissions must be in by 4:30pm January 17, 2020. If you have questions please contact Kristina Andrew. Documents: 5 Parts of the Bristol Bay CEDSContinue reading “Now Accepting new CEDS Projects for the 2020 Update”

Census-Overview-Alaska-Counts-Powerpoint-Presentation   Be Counted on the 2020 Census. For more information go to http://www.AlaskaCounts.org  

The Native Wellness Institute is putting on an Opioid Overdose Prevention Workshop. Dillingham Curyung Tribal Building December 13-15, 2019

The Council on Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault and Safe and Fear-Free Environment (SAFE) invite you Tuesday, December 3 from 6:00-8:30 p.m. at the Bristol Inn. Dillingham Community-Forum-flyer #2

Click the link below to see an interactive map with access to a broad suite of information related to wildland fires in Alaska. Alaska Wildland Fire Information

For questions or comments, please contact Lucille D. “Lou” Johnson at BBNA phone (907)842-4139 ext. 361 or email ljohnson@bbna.com.

Analyses of Specialty Alaska Seafood Products (2mb download)

Task Force Meeting Documents Community Survey Responses

Click here to read the 2014 BBNA’s Forest and Fire Management Plan for Native Allotments For more information about the BBNA Forestry Program Contact Frank Woods,Forestry Program Manager at the main office at BBNA at 907-842-5257.