AVCP Calls for Meaningful Change to End Salmon Crisis Anchorage, Alaska- The Association of Village Council Presidents (AVCP) Subsistence Committee and AVCP leadership testified at the North Pacific Fishery Management Council (NPFMC) meeting to bring attention to the dire salmon crash which is creating a humanitarian crisis for thousands of Native Alaskans. Click Link…
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AVCP Acknowledges White House Decision to Rescind OMB Memo M-25-13, which Froze Federal Funds for a Day. Bethel, Alaska- On January 27, 2025, the Association of Village Council Presidents (AVCP) learned of a memorandum issued by the Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), which temporarily paused all activities related to…
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THE ASSOCIATION OF VILLAGE COUNCIL PRESIDENTS (“AVCP”) is soliciting bids for delivery of two house packages of a 2-Bedroom Model of AVCP’s design IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER: Deadline for questions: Wednesday, February 5th, 2025 Bid Closing Date/Time Bids must be received by: 4:00 PM AKST on February 14th, 2025 Bid opening via Teams February 18th, 2025…
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STATEMENT: Kawerak, Association of Village Council Presidents, and Bering Sea Elders Group Appreciate Protections for Their Waters from Oil and Gas Leasing January 6, 2025―In response to President Biden using his authority under section 12(a) of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA) to permanently withdraw areas in the Northern Bering Sea from oil…
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AVCP Mourns the Passing of Traditional Chief, Edward Adams, Sr. Bethel, Alaska- We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and community mourning the loss of Edward Adams, Sr., a beloved Traditional Chief. His leadership, wisdom, and commitment to preserving cultural traditions will be remembered and cherished for generations. Chief Adams, Sr.’s legacy…
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Historic Show of Unity Demonstrates Commitment to Addressing Salmon Crisis Bethel, Alaska- The Association of Village Council Presidents (AVCP) joined Tribal partners and the United States government to secure the “Gravel to Gravel initiative” agreement at the 7th Annual Alaska Tribal Unity Gathering hosted by Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC). This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) formalized…
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Click on each link to open each Resolution: Resolution 24-08-01 : Resolution Directing the State and Federal Delegation to Take Immediate Action on the Heroine, Fentanyl, and Meth Epidemic Resolution 24-08-02 : A Resolution Advocating for Congress to Incorporate the SPending Requests Outlined in the BIA Annual Report of Public Safety and Justice Programs…
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Two Alaska Tribal Organizations Seek an Overhaul of Pollock Trawling Management in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands ANCHORAGE, AK – The Association of Village Council Presidents (AVCP) and Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC), represented by Earthjustice, will be presenting oral argument in U.S. District Court in Anchorage at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26, in…
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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…
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THE ASSOCIATION OF VILLAGE COUNCIL PRESIDENTS (“AVCP”) is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors for gravel delivery to Pitka’s Point, Alaska. Important Dates to Remember: 07/19/2024 – Deadline for questions, comments 07/24/2024 – Submission Deadline. RFP closes, no proposals accepted after this time Proposals must be received by 4:00 PM AST, Wednesday – July 24, 2024…
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