Healthy Families Workshop
2019-11-12 - 2019-11-15 | AK
Healthy Families uses Elluarluteng Ilakutellriit; a framework demonstrating the life cycle of traditional practices, values and beliefs, as told by Elders from around the region and the late Peter Jacobs. The program currently offers a three-and-a-half day workshop, which is held monthly in Bethel. Facilitators are available to work directly with Tribes to host Workshops at the community level. Local agencies also utilize the Healthy Families Workshop as a training tool for staff who are new to the region, which strengthens their ability to provide services in culturally appropriate ways.

Healthy Families Workshop
2019-12-10 - 2019-12-13 | AK
Healthy Families uses Elluarluteng Ilakutellriit; a framework demonstrating the life cycle of traditional practices, values and beliefs, as told by Elders from around the region and the late Peter Jacobs. The program currently offers a three-and-a-half day workshop, which is held monthly in Bethel. Facilitators are available to work directly with Tribes to host Workshops at the community level. Local agencies also utilize the Healthy Families Workshop as a training tool for staff who are new to the region, which strengthens their ability to provide services in culturally appropriate ways.
Complete this Registration Form to reserve a seat in the next available workshop.

All Staff Training
2019-12-12 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Anchorage) | Yupiit Piciryarait Cultural Center, 420 Chief Eddie hoffman Highway, Bethel, AK, 99559, United States
Once a year, all available staff get together to share updates and information.

Deadline: ANSEP Summer Bridge Priority Applications
2019-12-13 | AK
The priority deadline for applications is Friday, December 13, 2019. Any applications received after this date will be considered only if space is available.
ANSEP’s 2020 Summer Bridge will be from May 26 to August 5, 2020.
We help to support this program by providing funding to student travel so student can:

Earn money for college
Professional engineering, science, or business experience
Learn to navigate the University campus
Develop peer support groups with classmates
Lifelong friendships with fellow students

Click HERE to apply!
Lean more on the Alaska Native Science & Engineering Program (ANSEP) website.

Healthy Families Workshop
2020-01-14 - 2020-01-17, 2020-02-11 - 2020-02-14, 2020-03-17 - 2020-03-20 | AVCP Family Service Center, 1220 State Highway, Bethel, AK, 99559, United States

U.S. Dept. of Justice Site-Visit in Bethel with AVCP Tribes
2020-02-05 | AK
AVCP member tribes are invited to an in-person discussion about public safety challenges in rural Alaska and Department of Justice resources, with representatives from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Tribal Justice.
In Bethel, Alaska, on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020.
Details TBA.

Tribal Justice Summit
2020-02-26 - 2020-02-27
#2020TribalJustice
This summit will provide a forum for our tribal leaders and tribal court personnel to guide our work in addressing tribal justice and training tribal court personnel, while identifying opportunities for collaboration and partnerships, throughout the region.

Open to tribal court judges, tribal court clerks, tribal court administrators, tribal councils that act as tribal court, community law enforcement, and tribal administrators.
Participants can expect to travel to Bethel on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020 and travel home on Friday, Feb.28, 2020.

AVCP Tribal Justice Department will provide scholarships for up to 2 people from each community with preference given to tribal court staff and judges
SPACE IS LIMITED!

If AVCP is not able to offer travel assistance, the tribe or individual will be responsible for paying for travel, lodging and per diem.
REGISTRATION OPENS Jan. 24, 2020
REGISTRATION DEADLINE is FEB. 7, 2020 AT 5:00 PM.
Please contact tribal-justice@pcva.247ikonic.com with any questions about the summit or registration.

Federal Subsistence Board teleconference
2020-05-01 13:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | AK
Federal Subsistence Board News Release

2020 TRIBAL COURT MASTER SERIES TRAINING Part One: Tribal Court Boot Camp
2020-05-18 13:00 - 2020-05-20 15:00 (America/Anchorage) | Teleconference
AVCP’s Tribal Justice Department will be hosting our 2020 TRIBAL COURT MASTER SERIES TRAINING in a four-part series of trainings. Part One, scheduled for May 18 – 20, 2020 starting at 1pm on those dates, will encompass topics from all four parts of the AVCP Tribal Justice 2019 Training Schedule, and will be held and recorded telephonically via Skype.
During this four-part series training, we hope that all participants will develop a clear understanding of everything pertinent and relating to Tribal Courts in Alaska. The training is open for AVCP Member Tribal Court Judges, Clerks, Court Administrators and Tribal Council Members that act as Tribal Courts. This specific training will provide an overview of all 2019 training material and guide participants into the 2020 AVCP Tribal Court Training series. Participants who register will be sent materials, a call-in number and participant code via email prior to the training date to be able access the training.
This training is going to be recorded and will be available for future use and accessibility through the AVCP website.
REGISTRATION IS DUE BY May 15, 2020 AT 3:00 PM. If this form is submitted after that date, participant call information may not be provided in time for the training.
For further information or for any questions or concerns please email us or call 907-543-8550.
Register HERE

Healthy Families Workshop
2020-07-14 - 2020-07-16, 2020-07-28 - 2020-07-30, 2020-08-04 - 2020-08-06, 2020-08-18 - 2020-08-20, 2020-09-15 - 2020-09-17, 2020-10-06 - 2020-10-08, 2020-10-20 - 2020-10-22, 2020-11-03 - 2020-11-05 and 3 more dates | Virtual Event
Please click HERE to access a registration form.
Due to the novel Corona Virus pandemic, the Healthy Families Workshops have been temporarily altered to focus on Yuuyaraq/Yuuluaqallerkaq (Our way of life/Living well) and themes relevant to the current season. It has been shortened significantly and will be delivered through Skype Teleconferencing. This is a new way of delivering services so, please bear with us and do not hesitate to ask any questions. When it is determined safe to return to in-person workshops we will resume using the full Elluarrluteng Ilakutellriit cycle.

For more information, or to register, call (907) 543-8680 or e-mail healthyfamilies@avcp.org

2020 TRIBAL COURT MASTER SERIES TRAINING, Part Two: Codes Development & Drafting
2020-07-21 13:00 - 2020-07-23 17:00 (America/New_York) | Teleconference
To register please click HERE,
Please register before July 10, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. AKST

AVCP’s Tribal Justice Department will be hosting our 2020 TRIBAL COURT MASTER SERIES TRAINING in a four-part series of trainings. Part Two, scheduled for July 21 – 23, 2020, will discuss Tribal Court Codes and Development, and will be held and recorded telephonically via Skype.
During this four-part series training, we hope that all participants will develop a clear understanding of everything pertinent and relating to Tribal Courts in Alaska. The training is open for AVCP Member Tribal Court Judges, Clerks, Court Administrators and Tribal Council Members that act as Tribal Courts and will focus on different Tribal Codes utilized in our Tribal Courts. Participants who register will be sent materials, a call-in number and participant code via email prior to the training date to be able access the training.
This training is going to be recorded and will be available for future use and accessibility through the AVCP website.

Deadline: 2020 AVCP Award Nominations
2020-07-26 | AK
This year, the AVCP Annual Awards will honor entities that have continued to accomplish exceptional work for the betterment of our region in light of difficulties presented by the COVID pandemic. The 2020 AVCP Award nomination categories are: Health, Education, Hunter Fisher, Small Business, Youth Leadership. Learn more about each award category, below.
Awardees will be recognized at the 2020 AVCP Annual Convention.
Nominations must be received by AVCP no later than Sunday, July 26, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. AKST.
If mailing, faxing, or emailing nominations, please send to:
ATTN: Mary Kay Henry
AVCP AWARDS
PO Box 219
Bethel, AK 99559
Phone:907-543-7300
Fax: 907-543-3369
Email: mhenry@avcp.org
For questions, please call the AVCP Office at 907-543-7300.

Health – Recognizes an organization in our region that has demonstrated strong commitment, competence and sensitivity in the health fields; whose accomplishments have improved health care for Alaska Natives during the COVID pandemic.
Education– This award recognizes an organization in our region that has improved educational opportunities for Alaska Natives in light of the need for social distancing. Organization can include traditional education, preschool, elementary, secondary, or postsecondary education.
Hunter/Fisher – Recognizes an organization that exemplifies and preserves the spirit of successful subsistence hunting, fishing, trapping and sharing, and our way of life. The nominee organization must acknowledge and ensure that the next generations of providers will carry on the traditions and customs in harmony and peace to sustain their extended families.
Small Business – Recognizes a small business in our region that has demonstrated success in business with a commitment to the health of their staff and community in light of the COVID pandemic, that has improved economic opportunities for Alaska Natives.
Youth Leadership – Recognizes an Alaska Native youth who demonstrate leadership qualities in light of the COVID pandemic.

All Units Quarterly Teleconference - Quarter Four
2020-08-03 | AK
Please look out for details, sent through AVCP Administration to Tribal Administrators.

Waterfowl Conservation Committee Meeting
2020-08-11 | TBD, AK, United States
Details TBA.

Yukon Kuskokwim Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Virtual Work Session
2020-08-12 09:00 - 2020-08-14 17:00 (America/Anchorage) | AK
Yukon Kuskokwim Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
August 12-14, 2020 Virtual Work Session

We are both honored and thrilled to announce our keynote speaker: Yup’ik Leader and President of Alaska Pacific University, Valerie Nurr’araaluk Davidson.
The bulk of the 3-day virtual work session is dedicated to a series of action planning breakout meetings with 6 of the 11 YK CEDS Working Groups:

Subsistence Working Group: focus on expanding local employment in natural resource research, management and subsistence decision-making at the community, regional, state and federal levels Wednesday, August 12th, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Housing Working Group: focus on housing and water-sewer infrastructure Wednesday, August 12th, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Climate Adaptation Subgroup (part of the Economic Development & Planning Working Group): focus on hazard mitigation and climate change planning Wednesday, August 12th, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Energy Working Group: focus on renewable energy infrastructure Wednesday, August 12th, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Transportation Subgroup (part of the Infrastructure Working Group): focus on ice roads and winter trails Thursday, August 13th, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Education and Workforce Development Working Group: focus on vocational education and training for regional employment opportunities Thursday, August 13th, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

We will reconvene the full group on Friday afternoon, August 14th, to review and discuss progress made during the breakout meetings, to offer a short LIVE broadcast summary presentation of work session outcomes, and to answer any questions we receive from the YK Community.

As you will see, some of our YK CEDS Working Groups are not scheduled to convene next week, including those listed below. We look forward to convening these additional groups this fall.

Economic Development & Planning Working Group (COVID-19 Response Subgroup, Financial Education Subgroup, Locally Grown and Harvested Products Subgroup)
Infrastructure Working Group (Community Facilities Subgroup, Communications Subgroup)

On behalf of the YK CEDS Committee,
Very respectfully,
Shelly Wade

Unit Teleconferences
2020-08-24 - 2020-09-11 | AK
For the first time in our history, the AVCP Annual Convention will be held virtually. In preparation for this virtual event, please look out for notices from our Tribal Services team about unit teleconference, that will be held before the Annual Convention.

Public Hearing
2020-08-26 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Anchorage) | Resource Center, Corner of 3rd Ave. and Main St., Bethel, AK, 99559, United States
The Association of Village Council President Education, Employment, Training & Child Care Department will be submitting our P.L. 102-477 Plan for FY 2021 to FY 2023. Our plan includes the Child Care Development Services. Our 477 plan is available, upon request, by calling 1-800-476-3521, extension 7404, and at AVCP’s main office in Bethel. Persons wishing to comment on the proposed plan are asked to use the toll-free conference number to participate in the public hearing. The public hearing is your chance to make your views known about all aspects of child care provided by your CCDF Lead agency, including:

Coordination of Services
Quality Improvement
Eligibility and Priorities of Services

For more information, please call 1-800-478-3157 ext: 7404

E-Waste Drive
2020-09-09 | In Bethel, the lot across from the old cannery
For the third year in a row, organizations are partnering to assist YK Delta villages in the removal of harmful electronic waste (discarded computers, television sets, old batteries, and more).
Unfortunately, this year we will not be serving food, in light of the COVID pandemic. Through consultation with each participating community, new safety measures include social distancing, face masks, and sanitization practices.
Last year 380lbs of hazardous waste was collected from Napakiak. 400lbs was collected from Tuluksak.
