This Day in Alaskan History-April 27th, 1920
StrongHearts Native Helpline Reaches Goal
Final Phase of Development Reached In almost seven years, StrongHearts Native Helpline opened call lines, developed a training curriculum steeped in Native American culture and tradition, expanded hours of operation to 24/7, and increased access by offering options to text or use online chat. “A critical phase of development has been reached as we announce […]
Alaskan Commercial Fishermen Celebrate EPA’s Historic Decision to Protect Bristol Bay
In a landmark decision, EPA Finalizes Clean Water Act protections for the world’s greatest salmon fishery responding to decades of Tribal and fishing industrys’ requests (Dillingham, Alaska) — Tuesday, EPA announced the issuance of a Final Determination under the Clean Water Act to protect Bristol Bay, the most productive wild salmon ecosystem in the world. […]
Fishing Communities Coalition Applauds Congress for Funding Young Fishermen’s Development Act
The Fishing Communities Coalition (FCC)s it is thrilled that, for the first time since it was enacted, the Young Fishermen’s Development Act (YFDA) has received federal funding. Congress has directed $1,000,000 to fund YFDA in the recently passed $1.7 trillion omnibus spending package for Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23). The FCC thanks House and Senate champions […]