- Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates Program for TribesThe U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP) has up to $225 million to grant to Tribal governments and Alaska Native entities for Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates. This program will provide up to $14,000 per eligible household for energy efficiency and electrification home upgrades. This is non-competitive funding,Continue reading “Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates Program for Tribes”
- Debbie Carlson named 2023 Tribal Administrator of the Year05/03/24 Debbie Carlson named 2023 Tribal Administrator of the Year On April 24, 2024, the Alaska Tribal Administrators Association Board of Directors announced the 2023 Tribal Administrator of the Year, Debbie Carlson, for her years of exemplary dedication to the Chignik Bay Tribal Council. The Alaska Tribal Administrators Association established the Tribal Administrator of theContinue reading “Debbie Carlson named 2023 Tribal Administrator of the Year”
- HEAD START Enrollment OPEN
- May 5th-Missing & Murdered Indigenous People Day.
- Workforce Development Attends Inaugural ANCET ConferenceVPSO Training Update: Strengthening Skills, Building Resilience As we reflect on the past quarter, it’s clear that our Village Public Safety Officers (VPSOs) have been hard at work honing their skills and expanding their knowledge base. From emergency medical services to tactical operations, our dedicated officers have immersed themselves in a variety of training opportunitiesContinue reading “Workforce Development Attends Inaugural ANCET Conference”
- Regional Reference Guide 4-25-2024
- Tribal Justice Survey-Deadline extended to May 13th
- New Stuyahok Workshops April 23-25 2024
- Calling all Contractors- TMSP is looking for Proposals!
- Off-Grid Solar Class 5/10-5/12
- Tribal Men’s Service’s Program Is Requesting Proposals!
- 2024 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) UpdateBristol Bay based entities are invited to submit projects for regional support in the 2024 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Update. New projects or updates to projects already in the CEDS need to be turned in by February 4, 2024. The 2022-2026 CEDS Industry areas of focus are: Fisheries, Workforce, Culture/Subsistence, Tourism, Energy, Transportation &Continue reading “2024 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Update”
- Calls for Proposals to Change Federal Subsistence Fish and Shellfish RegulationsEvery 2 years there is an opportunity to change regulations that govern subsistence fishing in federal land management areas. The 60-day window for proposal submission starts today, March 22nd, 2024.
- CEDS Public Comment Period Open!
- Game Night Cancelled 3/15/24
- Intro to Community GIS
- BBNA Draft 477 Plan Public Hearing
- SNAP-Ed Program Position-Nutrition Educator
- Youth Talking Circle
- Public Comment Period Open for 2024 CEDS“The BBNA Economic Development Program is announcing a public comment period for the Draft 2024 Bristol Bay Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Update also known as the CEDS ending on April 5, 2024 at 4:30pm. This is your chance to weigh in on our regional planning document. The CEDS is completely online, each page has aContinue reading “Public Comment Period Open for 2024 CEDS”
- Tribal Justice Survey
- Financial Wellness Workshop
- UNICOM GCI Airraq Highspeed Broadband Network ProposalUNICOM- GCI Airraq Highspeed Broadband Internet Network Proposal Public Comment Period Open DEADLINE FOR COMMENTS: March 8, 2024. Members of the public and interested agencies are invited to comment on this activity. The purpose of this notice is to gather input before a decision is made. To ensure consideration, comments must be submitted in writingContinue reading “UNICOM GCI Airraq Highspeed Broadband Network Proposal”
- BBNC/BBNA New Stuyahok Workshops Cancelled.The BBNA/BBNC workshops scheduled for today in New Stuyahok have been cancelled due to weather conditions. We are in the process of determining alternate dates and will post our new dates as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please feel free to call BBNA Workforce Development at 907-842-2262. Thank you, and stay safe!
- Game Night-Family ServicesGame Night is postponed until February 26th in observance of our Holiday on 2/19
- BBNC/BBNA Workshops in New Stuyahok
- Fish Skin Tanning Workshop
- Wood-Tikchik State Park Management Council MeetingIf you have any questions contact Cody Larson clarson@bbna.com or 907-842-5257Written comments on any item can be submitted prior to the meeting
- Youth Preparedness Council (YPC)FEMA Seeking Leaders for Youth Preparedness Council Applications Do you know a young leader who is passionate about making a positive impact on their community? The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is looking for students in grades eight through 11 interested in supporting disaster preparedness to join the Youth Preparedness Council (YPC). Why is itContinue reading “Youth Preparedness Council (YPC)”
- MLK Day 2024
- Learn Alaska Legislative Process
- NAMI Family Support Group
- 2023 BBEDC Energy Assistance Program
- Nushagak Hydroelectric Project Initial Study Report Meeting
- Workforce Development Hosts Basic Technology Training in TogiakOn November 28th, Workforce Development’s Database Services Division hosted a basic technology training class in Togiak, led by Alec Arellano. The training was held in the Togiak WFD office, with seven community members participating. Topics covered during the training included: In a post-training survey, participants reported that they enjoyed the training and left with aContinue reading “Workforce Development Hosts Basic Technology Training in Togiak”
- Climate Pollution Reduction Grant RFP Questions and Answers UpdatedClimate Pollution Reduction Grant RFP Questions and Answers Questions: Can a contractor from out of the State of Alaska put in a proposal for the RFP? Answer: Yes, a contractor from out of state can apply for the RFP. To note, in the RFP there is a section on the evaluation criteria where there areContinue reading “Climate Pollution Reduction Grant RFP Questions and Answers Updated”
- Climate Pollution Reduction Grant RFP Questions and AnswersHere’s a list of questions and answers that the Environmental Program Manager has fielded from interested contractors. For any further questions or concerns, please contact CaSandera Johnson, Environmental Program Manager at (907) 842-5257 ext. 6248 or (907) 842-6248, or by email: RFP@bbna.com Question: Can a contractor from out of the State of Alaska put inContinue reading “Climate Pollution Reduction Grant RFP Questions and Answers”
- Celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day
- Website to Request Assistance from DCRAThe Mission of the Department of Community and Regional Affairs is to help Alaskan Communities build sustainable economies and a means of self-governance. It’s supported by DCRA, and as staff we’re challenged to be available to communities. I’m sharing this link with all to use (Bookmark it!) – it’s a simplified way that residents canContinue reading “Website to Request Assistance from DCRA”
- Head Start Pre-K Enrollment
- Two-Day Virtual Workshop: Customer DiscoveryCustomer discovery is the secret weapon of many successful entrepreneurs! We are so excited to be partnering with UA Center for Economic Development to administer a two-day virtual workshop on discovering who your customers are. This workshop is open to anyone across Alaska. Register here! https://tinyurl.com/UACED
- Youth Culture CampBristol Bay Foundation, together with the Traditional Village of Togiak and Togiak School, is hosting a community-based youth culture camp from June 5-9, 2023 at the Togiak School! Participants must reside in Togiak and currently be enrolled in grades 6-12. Register at: https://forms.office.com/g/YqNc2wCsiT Questions? Contact Lorrine Masterman at lmasterman@bbnc.net or (907) 265-7832.
- AVTEC Boot Camp for Information TechnologyContact AVTEC Apprenticeship office at 907-224-6144 or email us atapprenticeship@avtec.edu for more information.Summer 2023Boot Camp for Information Technology Coursework and Certifications will be recognized toward Related Technical Instruction for AVTEC’s Registered Apprenticeship for Network Support Technician. Want to jumpstart your career in IT? AVTEC is offering an IT Bootcamp to prepare apprentices for the CompTIAContinue reading “AVTEC Boot Camp for Information Technology”
- EPA 2022 GAP Guidance & EPA GAP New Staff ToolkitEPA 2022 GAP Gudiance: EPA has released new gudiance that provides information to Tribes and intertribal consortia on how to develop, apply for, and manage their GAP grants. This gudiance has superseds previous gudiance and is in affect as of October 1, 2022. The gudiance includes several important changes that will affect how the programContinue reading “EPA 2022 GAP Guidance & EPA GAP New Staff Toolkit”
- Small Project Skin Sewing Get TogetherBBNA Prevention Activity and Bristol Bay Campus sponsored free event during Beaver Round Up 2023. No registration required, just sign in at the door. Friday March 3, 2023 10 – 5pm at the Bristol Bay Campus Room 134. Stop by anytime between 10 and 5pm, families welcome, age 14 and under must have adult present.Continue reading “Small Project Skin Sewing Get Together”
- 2023 CEDS Update is open for Public CommentThe BBNA Economic Development Program is announcing a public comment period for the Draft 2023 Bristol Bay Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Update also known as the CEDS ending on March 17, 2023 at 4:30pm. This is your chance to weigh in on our regional planning document. The CEDS is completely online, each page has aContinue reading “2023 CEDS Update is open for Public Comment”
- Polaris Project PresentationSCIENCE NIGHT AT THE BRISTOL BAY CAMPUSPIZZA AND RAFFLEFOR GAS AND GIFT CARDSPOLARISPROJECTPRESENTATIONWEDNESDAY, FEBUARY 15:00 PM
- Join the U.S. Census Bureau – Now HiringNow Hiring – Part-Time Field Representatives in Dillingham, AK$20.36 – $29.06 per hourplus, COLA and $0.655 mileage reimbursement HOW TO APPLYThe application process is mail out/mail back paper application package.Request an application package today!By email – los.angeles.jobs@census.gov or call 1-800-992-3529.Please provide a valid mailing address to send via USPS.BASIC REQUIREMENTSMust be U.S. CitizenMust be 18yrs.Continue reading “Join the U.S. Census Bureau – Now Hiring”
- Community Wood Heating Systems Informational MeetingCommunity Wood Heating SystemsInformational MeetingTuesday, January 24 at 5:00 pmBristol Bay Native Association Board Room1500 Kanakanak Road, Dillingham, Alaska
- Dillingham Subsistence Harvest ReviewA public meeting to review the 2021 wild food harvest survey of Dillingham at the Curyung Council building on Wednesday, Jan. 4th @5:30PM. The meeting will cover the results of the wild food harvest surveyconducted last spring. Community review and feedback on the results are important to ensure accuracy and verify proper representation of Dillingham’sContinue reading “Dillingham Subsistence Harvest Review”
- Winners of the Remote Work Study DrawingCongratulations to the winners of the iPad drawing for the Remote Work Study: What is the Remote Work Study? BBNA has partnered with the Denali Commission and the Bristol Bay Native Corporation to conduct a six-part study looking at global and regional virtual job opportunities once Bristol Bay communities have access to reliable internet. WhatContinue reading “Winners of the Remote Work Study Drawing”
- Invitation to Consult on Preventing Issues with Unattended Personal Property on Alaska National Wildlife RefugesClick here to download the whole document
- Dillingham Community Cafe
- Positive Indian Parenting Training & a $15k Grant OpportunityTraining opportunity $15,000 grants for Positive Indian Parenting Tribes and organizations can apply for a spot to participate in “Positive Indian Parenting” class. $15,000 grants for each selected organization are available – learn about traditional Native parenting and the rich teachings that help children grow up safe and with strong families. Click here for FAQsContinue reading “Positive Indian Parenting Training & a $15k Grant Opportunity”
- Youth Advisory Board Opportunity iknowmine.orgClick here to download flyer
- Request For Services Proposal-RenovationThe Bristol Bay Native Association is now requesting proposals for the renovation of the Family Services floor of the BBNA Annex building. The space is roughly 1800 sq ft. The preferred start of the project would be January 2nd, 2023. Scope of Work The selected firm’s work shall involve, at a minimum, the following tasks:Continue reading “Request For Services Proposal-Renovation”
- NOTICE: BBNA Presents the Tribal Men’s Services ProgramPlease share widely. The Tribal Men’s Services Program supports male victims and male victims with their accompanying dependents who have suffered physical or emotional abuse from domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, etc., including those who survived victimization when they were a child or youth. The Program offers options for male victims establish safety, self-determination, self-Continue reading “NOTICE: BBNA Presents the Tribal Men’s Services Program”
- Apply now to attend the Marine Resource Education Program meetingApply now to reserve a seat in the first annual meeting of the Marine Resource Education Program. The program focuses on Federal Fisheries management in the North Pacific. If you are involved in fisheries and want to shape future management, apply for a free travel and attendance stipend. Applications are reviewed in February for theContinue reading “Apply now to attend the Marine Resource Education Program meeting”
- ANTHC Statewide IGAP Workshop Date Changed to December 13-16, 2022
- Get out and Vote-General Election November 8, 2022For General Election voting locations go to: Alaska Division of Elections – Home