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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”

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.