News

On 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 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”

Here’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”

The 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”

Customer 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

Bristol 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.

Contact 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 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”

BBNA 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”

The 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”

SCIENCE NIGHT AT THE BRISTOL BAY CAMPUSPIZZA AND RAFFLEFOR GAS AND GIFT CARDSPOLARISPROJECTPRESENTATIONWEDNESDAY, FEBUARY 15:00 PM

Now 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 SystemsInformational MeetingTuesday, January 24 at 5:00 pmBristol Bay Native Association Board Room1500 Kanakanak Road, Dillingham, Alaska

A 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”

Congratulations 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”

Click here to download the whole document

Training 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”

Click here to download flyer

The 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”

Please 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 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”

For General Election voting locations go to: Alaska Division of Elections – Home

For more information go to: Alaska Native Veteran Program of 2019 | Bureau of Land Management (blm.gov

The Bristol Bay Native Association (BBNA) Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Development (DOTID), on behalf of Twin Hills Village, requests qualified companies provide a technical proposal and cost proposal showing their qualifications, project approach, and total contract cost for performing the services outlined in the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Twin Hills Pre-Disaster MitigationContinue reading “Request for Proposals-BBNA DOTI/Twin Hills-Projects-Beach Road Drainage upgrades & Backup Clinic Generator-Deadline November 12, 2022”

Bristol Bay Native Association Land Management Services (LMS) is working with Alaska Native Vietnam Veterans Allotment Program (ANVLAP) who has folks from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Alaska Native Veteran Land Allotment Program (ANVLAP) coming out to Dillingham Oct. 13, 2022, from 10 am to 4pm located in the BBNA Main Office Board Room.Continue reading “Alaska Native Vietnam Veterans Allotment Program (ANVLAP)”

The 2023 Alaska Peninsula – Rural Resilience Workshop is postponed until March 7th – 9th 2023. Borough EM’s and Partners we are inviting: Please feel free to reach out to Rai Simpliciano. Contact information is below.

Click here to download PDF document of this flyer.

For Immediate Release: September 13, 2022 Bristol Bay Subsistence Regional Advisory Council to hold working group meeting on deferred Wildlife Proposal WP22-40 (Units 9, 17; wolf, wolverine) Public is welcome and encouraged to participate via teleconference The Bristol Bay Regional Advisory Council (Council) will hold a working group meeting via teleconference on September 29, 2022,Continue reading “Bristol Bay Subsistence Regional Advisory Council to hold working group meeting on deferred Wildlife Proposal WP22-40 (Units 9, 17; wolf, wolverine)“

Click here to download BBNA’s comments letter to EPA’s revised proposed determination.

“In Bristol Bay, questions about the future and how to navigate a changing world share a common thread: The next generation will need to be ready.” Story written August 22, 2022 By: Dustin Solberg through The Nature Conservancy Click link below for the story. Ciulistet: A New Program for Bristol Bay’s Next-Gen Leaders | TNCContinue reading “Ciulistet: A New Program for Bristol Bay’s Next-Gen Leaders”

Alaska “Round Two” CARES Act Funding Now Available to Seafood Sector and Charter Operators August 2, 2022 The second round of fisheries assistance for COVID-related losses was announced on July 29 for Alaska fishermen, processors and charter operators. The amount of $39.3 million was similar to the first round of funding and is intended toContinue reading “2nd Round of CARES Act Funding Available for Alaskan fishermen, Processors & Charter Operators”

Sunday, August 7th 1pm to 4pm.

Attend a Native Enterprise Workshop in Anchorage at the BBNC offices.  September 12 & 13. 9:00a-4:00p. Travel Scholarships available. Contact Kristina Andrew @ 907-842-6223. Register at https://www.nativesmallbusiness.org/2022_anchorage_native_enterprise

Click here to download the Newspaper

Dear Tribal Leader, Yesterday, Treasury launched the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund (LATCF) for eligible Tribal governments. The American Rescue Plan (ARP) appropriated $2 billion to Treasury across fiscal years 2022 and 2023 to provide payments to eligible revenue sharing counties and eligible Tribal governments for use on any governmental purpose except for aContinue reading “Tribal Funding-Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Funding-Portal Open- Friday July 29, 2022”

While children are away from the BBNA Family Resource Center this summer, the center will get with brighter walls and new flooring. The BBNA Child Development Department’s Family Resource Center will open its doors as scheduled this fall with the child care center starting on 8/29 and the Head Start program  on 9/7.  There areContinue reading “Brighter walls and New Flooring for the BBNA Family Resource Center”

As editor of the BBNA newsletter, I recently had the opportunity for a brief interview with our new President and Chief Executive Officer.  BBNA welcomed Garvin Federenko to his first official day on July 5th.  While he was preparing his office for action, much of Bristol Bay was handling the salmon run.    Here is whatContinue reading “Garvin Federenko, BBNA President and Chief Executive Officer”

The renovations for the Food Bank area is complete at the BBNA Annex building. The Food Bank will have an open house in August sometime. So, keep a look out for another post about an Grand Re-Opening The Annex building also has a larger parking lot. The expansion is done and it looks great. MoreContinue reading “BBNA Family Services Renovations”

Important Update Regarding Training Location We are still many registrants short of the minimum needed to hold the Cybersecurity training in Dillingham on September 12th.  Rather than cancel the class, Jimmy Nobles is working with Leonard Robertson, Alaska’s Cyber and Infrastructure Security Director, to move the course to Anchorage, where it will hopefully fill outContinue reading “Training Opportunity for Alaska’s IT Professionals”

Bristol Bay Native Association sends our thoughts to the Wassily family during this time of sorrow following the loss of Harry Wassily. Harry Wassily has been a long time Board Member for the Bristol Bay Region. We would like to wish comfort during this difficult time, and our deepest sympathies to all of his family.

The Alaska Department of Transportation (DOT) coordinated an Emergency Rescue Drill in Dillingham on May 24, 2022.  State of Alaska: DOT, PF and State Troopers; City of Dillingham: Police, Fire Department, City Staff, and Search and Rescue; BBNA VPSO’s, Alaska Airlines; Grant Aviation; Alaska Cargo Service; and Kanakanak Hospital; Responded to the Emergency Drill. PeterContinue reading “FEMA Emergency Drill”

Class registration documents below Flyer May Registration Form June Registration Form Registrations can be sent to Jill during the month of May, but in June I will be off contract. During the month of June, registrations for the course can be sent to JD Cross (jd.cross@alaska.edu). Students can also stop by the Dillingham campus toContinue reading “Bristol Bay Campus Crew Class”

Greetings, Following a public hearing last week, I am announcing a federal subsistence caribou hunt in units 9c remainder and 9e.  The details of the announced hunts are in the attached fliers (one for 9c remainder and one for 9e).  If you have any questions concerning the announcement please feel free to contact me atContinue reading “Announcement of Federal Subsistence Caribou Hunts in Units 9C Remainder and 9E”

The Online Art Marketing series is available to help local artist expand their market to have an online presence. The series is for people with limited skills in online sales and marketing platforms. This Online Art Marketing series takes artist through business startup, online banking options, online selling platforms, online marketing, and the Silver HandContinue reading “Online Art Marketing Series“

Presentation by – Dr. Anne Zink, heidi Hedberg, Mary Swain & BBAHC April 29 @ 3 pmTune Into KDLG or KAKN Public Radio Stationsor log into zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89266086526?pwd=WWRGVUZ0RjkxbGlLUUIxSFl4SG5LQT09Webinar ID: 892 6608 6526Passcode: 128176Or dial: (346) 248 7799 or (669) 900 6833 Submit questions before April 28 at 12 noon to communitysuggestions@dillinghamak.usPresented by the City ofContinue reading “Bristol Bay Coming out of COVID”

Join us in April and May for a series of interactive, 1-hour lunchtime webinars to learn tips and tricks from community planning and economic development experts! All webinars are one hour (60 minutes) long: 12:00 – 1:00 pm on Tuesdays (Alaska time). 45 minutes of interactive presentation. 15 minutes of interactive questions and answers. HowContinue reading “WEBINARS: Community Planning & Economic Experts”

REQUEST FOR SERVICES PROPOSAL BY THE Bristol Bay Native Association Dillingham, Alaska 4/4/2022 The Bristol Bay Native Association is now requesting proposals for the painting and flooring replacement of the Family Resource Center building.  The preferred start of the project would be the 1st of June 2022 and be completed by the 5th of AugustContinue reading “BBNA requesting proposals for the painting and flooring replacement of the Family Resource Center building”

This February Bristol Bay Native Association and Bristol Bay Economic Development Corporation put together a Community Funding Workshop where attendees from across the Bristol Bay region spent three days virtually diving into: – Creating actionable community plans, – Putting those plans to work in the process of grant proposal writing, – Introductions with potential projectContinue reading “Grant writing technical assistance hotline through May 2022”

Please join us in the Middle School Gym for this IN PERSON event April 11th – 14th, at the Dillingham Middle/High School hosted by the Bristol Bay Reentry Task Force. The flyer and agenda for the conference are below. There is also a QR code and a hyperlink to register for the event or youContinue reading “Bristol Bay Reentry Task Force Conference 4/11-14/2022”

Bristol Bay Native Association 2022 Natural Resources Scholarship 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. Deadline: July 15, 2022, 4:30 p.m. AKST Award: $2,000.00 Purpose: The BBNA Natural Resources Scholarship is dedicated to theContinue reading “Natural Resources Department Scholarship Application Due July 15, 2022”