…visited Juneau for a meeting. While there, she met with Rep. Bob Herron and they discussed issues related to family and sexual violence in the Y-K Delta.
TWC is now accepting nominations for individuals living in the Y-K delta until Friday, March 5th. Nomination forms can be dropped off at TWC, mailed to TWC, PO Box 2029, Bethel AK, 99559 or faxed to (907)543-3752. Chosen individuals will be honored at the 9th Annual Yukegtaaq dinner/silent auction on Saturday, April 10th, 5:30pm at the Cultural Center. Last year’s winners included: George Billy of Napakiak, Lillian Kiunya of Kwigillingok and Mary C. Pete of Bethel. Nominees are those who encourage a safe and healthy environment for family and community and work toward a better future for those of the Y-K delta. Call us at 907-543-3444 for any questions!
…school-aged children an opportunity to spend time in a healthy and safe environment with their peers. In this group meeting, kids read a story about what our hands are for. We said hands were NOT for hitting. Hands are for clapping, hugging, making music, making shadows, saying hello, and FINGER PAINTING….
The new TWC building has provided TAAV with its own self-contained programming room. The program room has a full kitchenette and additional storage space for outdoor gear and program supplies. One of the best elements of the new space is its privacy. In the old building, meetings were held in the large conference room where foot traffic was high. In the new space TAAV meetings can operate almost uninterrupted. Thus, the new environment has positively impacted implementation of activities, depth of discusssions and project completion.
To understand a little more about the experience of local law enforcement, TWC’s Legal Advocate, Ariel Herman, volunteered to accompany a Bethel Police officer on duty. She landed in a police cruiser with Sargeant Corbett for a four-hour ride along around town. Ariel said it was interesting to see Bethel from the perspective of a police cruiser. Although not allowed into homes during calls, Ariel discussed with Srgt. Corbett his experiences afterwards. When asked how he stays positive in a line of work that brings him face to face with domestic and alcohol-related violence everyday, he responded that those he’s able to help even a small amount keeps him positive about the future.
This weekends K300 mushers fared very well considering trail conditions included severe wind, little snow and glare ice. John Baker and his team took first, Martin Buser took second and Lance Mackey came in third. It seemed as though the entire Bethel community was out to support the race! Volunteers checked times, transported dogs, fed and housed mushers and their teams. The weather was brutal but that didn’t stop the mushers and community members from going out and support the race.
Guests at the Grand Opening this Thursday, who have made significant contributions to Tundra Women’s Coalition’s new construction, may receive a special “Thank You.” That is, if staff haven’t eaten all of them already.
A few of our staff captured images of the beautiful sunset over Bethel this weekend. Some images were taken from our new building and others were taken from the river.
Barbara from Eagle Glass Enhancement Window Films in Anchorage came out to add a decorative security measure to the shelter windows. This film will ensure more privacy for our residents.
You should see the office right now – the packing party has begun! We’ve got music going and staff running every which way, packing supplies and materials into boxes to HOPEFULLY make it next door to the new building with as little confusion as possible. Do you think we can do it? Monday and Tuesday of next week, the staff will be transitioning the admin offices into our new home, so keep that in mind if you try calling. Grand Opening is scheduled for Thurs, Dec 17th at 11am and we’ll have an Open House all afternoon.
