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

Melanie Bahnke

Darlene Milligrock

Amanda Toerdal

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.

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