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Language glossary pushes indigenous knowledge and languages to the forefront of modern research

By Kyle Davis | October 6, 2021

Kawerak published a language glossary which provides terms in research, science and policy in English, Inupiaq, St. Lawrence Island Yupik, and Yup’ik. The glossary is part of Kawerak’s ‘Knowledge Sovereignty and the Indigenization of Knowledge.’

NSEDC election headed for runoff

By Sean Milligan | October 5, 2021

With four candidates in the running for Nome’s NSEDC representative, none managed to garner the 40% of the vote required to win the election.

NSHC opens new clinic in Shishmaref

By Sean Milligan | September 29, 2021

The people of Shishmaref turned out by the dozens on Sept. 10 to watch as community leaders and Norton Sound Health Corporation administrators cut the ribbon stretched symbolically across the entrance stairs of the village’s new clinic.

Love Letters to Home

A series of weekly 'love letters' created by rural students, addressed to their home communities. Click below to hear what students love most about where they're from.

The series was produced in collaboration with staff and students at UAF's Rural Alaska Honors Institute.

Young man looking into camera with a yellow beanie and blue jacket. Mountains and trees in the background.

Love Letters to Home: Tyler Lincoln of White Mountain, Alaska

October 1, 2021
Katie Smith standing in front of a dredge in winter

Love Letters to Home: Katie Smith of Nome, Alaska

September 17, 2021
Young girl wearing glasses smiling at camera. In background, flat landscape during sunset

Love Letters to Home: Brentina White of Eek, Alaska

September 10, 2021
Young boy with sunglasses holding a fish by the gills. Mountains and water in the background.

Love Letters to Home: Gerwin Mateo of Unalaska, Alaska

September 3, 2021
A smiling boy sitting in front with a basketball in his hands. Mountain in the background.

Love Letters to Home: John Bernardo of Ketchikan, Alaska

August 27, 2021
Girl with a hat, sunglasses, and backpack posing for photo in front of green rolling hills in the summer.

Love Letters to Home: Christian Finau of Glennallen, Alaska

August 20, 2021

Love Letters to Home: Jordan David of Huslia, Alaska

August 13, 2021

News

Nome and Brevig Mission COVID-19 Cases Spike, Health Officials Call for Public Action

By Sean Milligan | October 22, 2021

Lady Nanooks take second in first home tournament of the season

By Miriam Trujillo | October 21, 2021
In a room 3 masked people stand facing a woman holding her right hand up.

New ski team, concession stand, and other projects coming to the Nome School District

By Miriam Trujillo | October 18, 2021
The Liitfik Wellness and Treatment Center will eventually live in a new, two-story building across the street from the Norton Sound Regional Hospital (pictured), according to NSHC President Angie Gorn. Photo: Laura Kraegel, KNOM.

Bering Strait Region mourns first COVID death

By Miriam Trujillo | October 15, 2021
Two masked men facing each other. Both are holding a piece of paper in one hand and then have the other hand raised. They are inside of a building.

Scot Henderson takes council seat

By Sean Milligan | October 15, 2021

Alaska Redistricting Board visits Nome

By Sean Milligan | October 15, 2021
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The Nome Static, Transmission 689: October 2021

The 'Nome Static' is KNOM's monthly newsletter.
Click here for the print version of this issue - or read some of the top articles below.

Local Research Digs Into Ancient History in Shaktoolik

Surprise Visit Shines Spotlight on Deep Draft Port Funding

Letters Spread More Hometown Love

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