Kawerak Inc. acts in accordance with its mission, to advance the capacity of our people and tribes for the benefit of the region. Kawerak is a nonprofit tribal consortium that provides over 40 different programs to the Inupiaq, St. Lawrence Island Yupik and Yup’ik people who reside in 16 communities of western Alaska and represents the 20 federally recognized tribes in the Bering Strait Region.  

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KAWERAK INC

KAWERAK INC's headquarters in Nome, AK, United States

Melanie Bahnke

Tiffany Martinson

Carol Piscoya

The Community and Family Services team at Kawerak Inc. is dedicated to supporting the well-being and stability of families within the 20 federally recognized tribes in the Bering Strait Region. This team provides comprehensive services that include child welfare advocacy, clinical support, foster care recruitment, emergency preparedness, and forensic interviewing. Their mission is to protect and empower the Inupiaq, St. Lawrence Island Yupik, and Yup’ik families, ensuring they receive the necessary support and resources to thrive in their communities.

Community and Family Services

The Tribal and Community Services team at Kawerak Inc. is dedicated to enhancing the capacity and well-being of tribal communities in the Bering Strait Region. This team provides a diverse array of programs, including education, legal assistance, community support, early childhood development, research, and social science initiatives, all aimed at supporting and empowering the Inupiaq, St. Lawrence Island Yupik, and Yup’ik populations.

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