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Posts by Kyle Davis

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

By Kyle Davis | October 6, 2021
Group photo of 15 people inside a room.

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.’

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Nome holds its municipal and NSEDC elections today

By Kyle Davis | October 5, 2021

City of Nome holds its municipal election and Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation special election today, on Oct. 5.

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REAA candidate Willow Olson plans to prepare students for futures beyond high school

By Kyle Davis | September 29, 2021
The halls of Shishmaref's school are housing students at 170 percent capacity. Photo: Jenn Ruckel, KNOM.

In section III of the REAA election, Willow Olson runs uncontested for seat D of the regional school board. Incumbent Irene Navarro withdrew from re-election, leaving Olson as the only candidate for section III. REAA election day is October 5.

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Walrus bone research to inform marine wildlife protection

By Kyle Davis | September 16, 2021
Close up of the face and tusks of a walrus.

Scientists researching walruses investigate bones as a method of measuring the impacts of the changing environment. This type of research on bones may open the door for more understanding and protection of marine wildlife.

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Norton Sound silver run among lowest harvests in decades

By Kyle Davis | September 14, 2021 | 1
A close-up view of a silver salmon, caught in a net.

The commercial Silver harvest in the Norton Sound yielded the lowest numbers since 2002.

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Energy project leaders advance sustainability in Western Alaska

By Kyle Davis | September 10, 2021
Wind farm, Nome

Energy innovation leaders in collaboration with Kawerak discussed projects underway for advancing the energy options. This Energy Summit explored ways for rural communities in Western Alaska to find self-sufficient and sustainable options for energy and power.

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Gov. Dunleavy’s visit to Nome invigorates prospects for deep draft port

By Kyle Davis | September 7, 2021
Gov. Dunleavy interview

Gov. Mike Dunleavy visited Nome for continued discussion of the port expansion project.

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COVID cases in the Norton Sound Region spike to highest count yet

By Kyle Davis | August 31, 2021

Within the last month, the Norton Sound Region has experienced the most pronounced spike in COVID-19 cases so far in the pandemic.

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Research cruise investigates harmful marine-life changes

By Kyle Davis | August 26, 2021
two marine scientists working

A research cruise will collect data starting next week that may provide insight into alarming environmental changes across the Bering Strait region.

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Join us in praying the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, the Holy Rosary, and a prayer novena to St. Kateri Tekakwitha.

The daily 'Homily for the Homebound', by Fr. Ross Tozzi, can be heard here.

Click below to listen to a special prayer Novena for the end of the coronavirus pandemic.

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“Happy Birthday”, Western Alaska-Style

A vintage photo of an igloo on a field of snow and ice, with a pair of snowshoes and a handwritten sign that says “Happy Birthday from Nome.”

Listen to a few distinctively Western Alaska versions of the Happy Birthday” songs heard each day during Hotlines.

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