avcpadm – AVCP https://www.avcp.org Sun, 15 Feb 2026 01:53:42 +0000 en hourly 1 NPFMC Takes Limited Step on Chum Salmon Bycatch, Ignores Tribal Knowledge and Urgent Calls for Meaningful Limits https://www.avcp.org/2026/02/14/https-acrobat-adobe-com-id-urnaaidscva6c24e77a625-97c4-4fa1-8e0a-c23ec078c6e6/ Sun, 15 Feb 2026 01:53:42 +0000 https://www.avcp.org/?p=11999 NPFMC Takes Limited Step on Chum Salmon Bycatch, Ignores Tribal Knowledge and
Urgent Calls for Meaningful Limits

 

After years of Tribal advocacy, the North Pacific Fishery Management Council adopted new limits on Western Alaska chum salmon bycatch, but Tribal leaders say the decision falls far short of protecting salmon and subsistence communities. AVCP is partnering with the Kuskokwim River Inter‑Tribal Fish Commission to call for stronger, meaningful protections. Read the full press release to learn why every salmon counts and what comes next.

Click link below for full press release:

NPFMC Takes Limited Step on Chum Salmon Bycatch, Ignores Tribal Knowledge and Urgent Calls for Meaningful Limits

About:

Association of Village Council Presidents: Association of Village Council Presidents (AVCP) is a regional non-profit tribal consortium comprising 56 federally recognized tribes of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. AVCP’s region is approximately 55,000 square miles, with a population of 27,000 residing in 48 communities along the Yukon River, Kuskokwim River, and Bering Sea coast. The residents of the region are primarily Yup’ik, Cup’ik, and Athabascan. AVCP is dedicated to supporting the interests of its member tribes, including through community development, education, social services, culturally relevant programs, and advocacy. AVCP promotes self-determination and protection and enhancement of cultural and traditional values. As part of its mission, AVCP has long been committed to advocating for the protection of the Bering Sea and its resources.

]]> AVCP Urges President Trump to Declare National Emergency for Western Alaska https://www.avcp.org/2025/10/14/https-www-avcp-org-p11793previewtrue/ Tue, 14 Oct 2025 06:02:58 +0000 https://www.avcp.org/?p=11793 AVCP Urges President Trump to Declare National Emergency for Western Alaska

 

Bethel, Alaska — In the wake of catastrophic damage caused by the remnants of Typhoon Halong, the Association of Village Council Presidents (AVCP) has formally requested President Donald J. Trump to declare a national emergency and deploy immediate federal assistance to Western Alaska.

 

Representing 56 tribes across the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, AVCP reports widespread devastation, including entire communities flooded, homes destroyed, power outages, and families stranded. While Governor Mike Dunleavy has issued a state disaster declaration, AVCP emphasizes that the scale of the crisis demands urgent federal intervention.

 

In a letter submitted to the White House on October 12, AVCP urged the President to:

  • Declare a national emergency;
  • Deploy federal aid and personnel to the region;
  • Establish a Western Alaska Response Center in Bethel;
  • Fund public safety officers in every village;
  • Invest in permanent federal infrastructure in the Arctic.

“Western Alaska needs your intervention immediately,” said Vivian Korthuis, AVCP CEO. “we are ready to work with you to support our communities. We urge you to declare a national emergency. Send federal aid. Help us protect lives and rebuild our communities and our future.”

AVCP stands ready to partner with federal agencies to implement solutions outlined in its 2024 Public Safety White Paper and ensure no Alaskan is left behind.

 

Click link below to see letter sent to President Trump on October 12, 2025:

AVCP Typhoon Halong’s Disaster Declaration Letter to President Trump

Click link for Press Release:

AVCP Urges President Trump to Declare National Emergency for Western Alaska

 

About:

Association of Village Council Presidents: Association of Village Council Presidents (AVCP) is a regional non-profit tribal consortium comprising 56 federally recognized tribes of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. AVCP’s region is approximately 55,000 square miles, with a population of 27,000 residing in 48 communities along the Yukon River, Kuskokwim River, and Bering Sea coast. The residents of the region are primarily Yup’ik, Cup’ik, and Athabascan. AVCP is dedicated to supporting the interests of its member tribes, including through community development, education, social services, culturally relevant programs, and advocacy. AVCP promotes self-determination and protection and enhancement of cultural and traditional values. As part of its mission, AVCP has long been committed to advocating for the protection of the Bering Sea and its resources.

]]> AVCP Urges Statewide Disaster Declaration Following Typhoon Halong https://www.avcp.org/2025/10/14/avcp-urges-statewide-disaster-declaration-following-typhoon-halong/ Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:12:19 +0000 https://www.avcp.org/?p=11790 AVCP Urges Statewide Disaster Declaration Following Typhoon Halong

 

Bethel, Alaska — The Association of Village Council Presidents (AVCP) is calling on Governor Mike Dunleavy to expand the disaster declaration statewide and expedite emergency response efforts following the devastating October West Coast Storm and Typhoon Halong.

 

While AVCP appreciates the initial and expanded declarations, the storm’s impact, hurricane-force winds, record floods, and widespread destruction demands broader action. Entire villages in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta have suffered severe damage, with homes destroyed and residents missing.

 

AVCP has activated its Bethel-based Control Center and is coordinating with tribal governments to assess needs and deliver aid. The organization urges deployment of mobile response units, establishment of shelters, fuel and generator support, and other services.

 

AVCP also calls on Alaska’s Congressional Delegation to support federal coordination and long-term recovery funding.

 

“We are doing all we can to support our communities,” said Vivian Korthuis, AVCP CEO. “We urge state and federal partners to join us in ensuring no Alaskan is left behind.”

Click link below to see letter sent to Governor Mike Dunleavy on October 12, 2025.

AVCP Typhoon Halong’s Disaster Declaration Letter to Dunleavy

Click link for Press Release:

AVCP Disaster Declaration Typhoon Halong Dunleavy

 

About:

Association of Village Council Presidents: Association of Village Council Presidents (AVCP) is a regional non-profit tribal consortium comprising 56 federally recognized tribes of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. AVCP’s region is approximately 55,000 square miles, with a population of 27,000 residing in 48 communities along the Yukon River, Kuskokwim River, and Bering Sea coast. The residents of the region are primarily Yup’ik, Cup’ik, and Athabascan. AVCP is dedicated to supporting the interests of its member tribes, including through community development, education, social services, culturally relevant programs, and advocacy. AVCP promotes self-determination and protection and enhancement of cultural and traditional values. As part of its mission, AVCP has long been committed to advocating for the protection of the Bering Sea and its resources.

]]> Statement from the CEO of AVCP on Typhoon Halong’s Impact on the Y-K Delta Region https://www.avcp.org/2025/10/12/https-acrobat-adobe-com-id-urnaaidscva6c2df91b103-b09f-469d-beb5-c8ee633e2b6c/ Sun, 12 Oct 2025 22:09:27 +0000 https://www.avcp.org/?p=11787 Statement from the CEO of AVCP on Typhoon Halong’s Impact on the Y-K Delta Region

 

Bethel, Alaska — As the remnants of Typhoon Halong continue to batter the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta with hurricane-force winds and catastrophic coastal flooding, the Association of Village Council Presidents (AVCP) stands in unwavering solidarity with our communities across the region.

 

This storm, described by the National Weather Service as potentially the strongest to strike Alaska’s west coast since Typhoon Merbok in 2022, has already caused significant damage in Kipnuk, Kwigillingok, and Napakiak. Reports confirm that homes have been displaced, infrastructure compromised, and residents are in urgent need of assistance[1].  We are continuing to receive updates from other communities and will continue to monitor.

Click link below for full press release:

AVCP Statement – Typhoon Halong’s Impact on Y-K Delta Region

About:

Association of Village Council Presidents: Association of Village Council Presidents (AVCP) is a regional non-profit tribal consortium comprising 56 federally recognized tribes of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. AVCP’s region is approximately 55,000 square miles, with a population of 27,000 residing in 48 communities along the Yukon River, Kuskokwim River, and Bering Sea coast. The residents of the region are primarily Yup’ik, Cup’ik, and Athabascan. AVCP is dedicated to supporting the interests of its member tribes, including through community development, education, social services, culturally relevant programs, and advocacy. AVCP promotes self-determination and protection and enhancement of cultural and traditional values. As part of its mission, AVCP has long been committed to advocating for the protection of the Bering Sea and its resources.

]]> Raymond Oney Appointed to Federal Subsistence Board https://www.avcp.org/2025/04/03/raymond-oney-appointed-to-federal-subsistence-board/ Thu, 03 Apr 2025 22:48:35 +0000 https://www.avcp.org/?p=11569 Raymond Oney Appointed to Federal Subsistence Board

 

Bethel, Alaska- AVCP announces Executive Board Member appointed to Federal Subsistence Board and will advocate for Western Alaska. 

Oney says he is committed to bringing the voice of Natives to the Board while subsistence policies are considered.

For the full article, click the link below.

 

https://www.avcp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Raymond-Oney-04.03.25.pdf

About:

Association of Village Council Presidents: Association of Village Council Presidents (AVCP) is a regional non-profit tribal consortium comprising 56 federally recognized tribes of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. AVCP’s region is approximately 55,000 square miles, with a population of 27,000 residing in 48 communities along the Yukon River, Kuskokwim River, and Bering Sea coast. The residents of the region are primarily Yup’ik, Cup’ik, and Athabascan. AVCP is dedicated to supporting the interests of its member tribes, including through community development, education, social services, culturally relevant programs, and advocacy. AVCP promotes self-determination and protection and enhancement of cultural and traditional values. As part of its mission, AVCP has long been committed to advocating for the protection of the Bering Sea and its resources.

]]> REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) AVCP Administration – Essential Service Center – Building Design https://www.avcp.org/2024/07/01/request-for-proposal-rfp-avcp-administration-essential-service-center-building-design/ Mon, 01 Jul 2024 19:37:35 +0000 https://www.avcp.org/?p=11361 THE ASSOCIATION OF VILLAGE COUNCIL PRESIDENTS (“AVCP”) is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors in Building Design.

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

08/13/2024 – Deadline for receipt of Solicitation of Acknowledgement Form in Section IV.
08/20/2024 – Deadline for questions, comments
09/13/2024 – Submission Deadline. RFP closes, no proposals accepted after this time

Proposals must be received by 4:00 PM AST, Friday – September 13, 2024

See link below for full details.

https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:3e90c875-4ffb-44c2-af5f-d423de44af55

 

 

]]> AVCP presents Secretary Haaland Yup’ik Spirit Mask https://www.avcp.org/2024/05/14/avcp-presents-secretary-haaland-yupik-spirit-mask/ Wed, 15 May 2024 01:00:45 +0000 https://www.avcp.org/?p=11317 AVCP presents Secretary Haaland Yup’ik Spirit Mask

The Association of Village Council Presidents (AVCP) Executive Board Chair Thaddeus Tikiun Jr. and AVCP Chief Executive Officers Vivian Korthuis presented a Yup’ik Mask to the Secretary of Interior in Washington D.C on May 1, 2024 to show appreciation for her leadership in the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People initiative.

Click Link below for full Press Release:

https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:f722e8cb-8f76-4e10-97a9-dcd19e1fdedc

                                     

About:

Association of Village Council Presidents: Association of Village Council Presidents (AVCP) is a regional non-profit tribal consortium comprising 56 federally recognized tribes of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. AVCP’s region is approximately 55,000 square miles, with a population of 27,000 residing in 48 communities along the Yukon River, Kuskokwim River, and Bering Sea coast. The residents of the region are primarily Yup’ik, Cup’ik, and Athabascan. AVCP is dedicated to supporting the interests of its member tribes, including through community development, education, social services, culturally relevant programs, and advocacy. AVCP promotes self-determination and protection and enhancement of cultural and traditional values. As part of its mission, AVCP has long been committed to advocating for the protection of the Bering Sea and its resources.

]]> REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) AVCP EED – Yukon Kuskokwim Community Facilities – Building Design https://www.avcp.org/2024/05/10/soliciting-proposals-from-qualified-vendors-in-building-design/ Fri, 10 May 2024 20:13:04 +0000 https://www.avcp.org/?p=11313 THE ASSOCIATION OF VILLAGE COUNCIL PRESIDENTS (“AVCP”) is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors in Building Design.

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

05/20/2024 …………………………. Deadline for receipt of Solicitation of Acknowledgement Form in Section IV.
05/24/2024 …………………………. Deadline for questions, comments
06/10/2024 …………………………. Submission Deadline. RFP closes, no proposals accepted after this time

Proposals must be received by 4: 00 PM AST, Monday – June 10, 2024

 

See link below for full details.

https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:3e90c875-4ffb-44c2-af5f-d423de44af55

 

]]> ADDENDUM #1 Re-Advertisement – Solicitation of Bids for Delivery of Materials to include a 3-Bedroom House Package and Equipment for HIP https://www.avcp.org/2024/04/29/addendum-1-re-advertisement-solicitation-of-bids-for-delivery-of-materials-to-include-a-3-bedroom-house-package-and-equipment-for-hip/ Mon, 29 Apr 2024 18:16:58 +0000 https://www.avcp.org/?p=11291 THE ASSOCIATION OF VILLAGE COUNCIL PRESIDENTS (“AVCP”) is soliciting bids for delivery of materials
to include a 3-Bedroom House Package and equipment for its Housing Improvement Program
Department for the 2024 barging season. Location: SCAMMON BAY, AK

This is an ADDENDUM #1-RE-ADVERTISEMENT

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

Bid Closing Date/Time:
Bids must be received by: 4:00 P.M. AKST on May 2, 2024
Bid opening Via Teams May 3, 2024 at 1:30pm

See link below for full details.

https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:d5aa8e85-592b-4814-8135-de2c24b2b38e

]]> AVCP continues to oppose the continued development of the Donlin Mine project https://www.avcp.org/2024/04/26/https-acrobat-adobe-com-id-urnaaidscva6c293d73436-337a-48fd-8cc0-2e1ec00b1aed/ Sat, 27 Apr 2024 03:41:35 +0000 https://www.avcp.org/?p=11286 For Immediate Release

April 26, 2024

For More Information, contact:

Dendra Chavez                                                                                          Bob McNaney

Phone number: (907) 903-4195                                                                 Phone number: (651) 249 -7718

Email: dlchavez@avcp.org or Communications@avcp.org                       Email: bob@themcnaneygroup.com

                                                   

The Association of Village Council Presidents (AVCP) continues to oppose the continued development of the Donlin Mine project

Bethel, Alaska- The Association of Village Council Presidents (AVCP) continues to oppose the continued development of the Donlin Mine project and recognizes the impact that a project like this would have on the destruction of natural resources. AVCP is disappointed by the Alaska Congressional delegation’s unanimous support for the project in an ongoing lawsuit.

The Orutsararmiut Native Council et al v. United States Army Corps of Engineers et al., lawsuit was filed earlier this year by several Yukon Kuskokwim Delta Tribal Governments who are seeking to undo Donlin Mine’s federal environmental approvals and permits to protect subsistence rights and the natural resources of the region.

Click Link below for full story:

https://tinyurl.com/ydez4f9v

 

About:

Association of Village Council Presidents: Association of Village Council Presidents (AVCP) is a regional non-profit tribal consortium comprising 56 federally recognized tribes of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. AVCP’s region is approximately 55,000 square miles, with a population of 27,000 residing in 48 communities along the Yukon River, Kuskokwim River, and Bering Sea coast. The residents of the region are primarily Yup’ik, Cup’ik, and Athabascan. AVCP is dedicated to supporting the interests of its member tribes, including through community development, education, social services, culturally relevant programs, and advocacy. AVCP promotes self-determination and protection and enhancement of cultural and traditional values. As part of its mission, AVCP has long been committed to advocating for the protection of the Bering Sea and its resources.

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