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The Sound of the Fishermen

Neqsurtet NepiitCOASTAL VILLAGES REGION FUND

Volume 2, Issue 3 July 1999

Special points of interest:

• CVSI Projects Start Up

• “Cutting Loose” inScammon Bay

• Employment Opportunities

• New Pollock Partner

• Apprenticeship and InternsNeeded

• Lots of Photos

Coastal Villages Seafoods, Inc.(CVSI) launched into action thissummer buying salmon at the mouthof the Kuskokwim, andpurchasing halibut onNelson Island.

Opening day inQuinhagak andGoodnews Bay wasJune 21. A floatingprocessor, the Crusader,bought fish nearGoodnews Bay whiletender boats near Quinhagakbought fish and took them to theCrusader for processing.

Numerous fishing periods followedopening day, leading a cautious

company official to describe thesituation as adequate togood. Attracting fishermento the new company is alsoworking out. After a slowerthan expected start. CVSI’sshare of the market hasgrown to meet projections,

as more fishermen sell to thecompany. In addition, seven

CVRF residents are employed onthe floating processor.

The Crusader will buy and processsalmon through-out the 1999 season.

WE’RE IN BUSINESS

Quinhagak Plant Pat Kelly & Warren Jones take a breakin the Quinhagak plant office.

The Crusader, a floating processor, doingvalue aded processing for CVSI nearGoodnew Bay.

Charlie Spud , tender captain, works nearQuinhagak buying fish and moving them tothe Crusader for processing.

Inside this Issue:

CVSI 1

Meet CVSI’s OperationsManager 2

Potlatch in ScammonBay 3

EmploymentOpportunities 4

4-SITE News 6

Scholarship Awards 7

Fisheries Update 10,11

Employment Application

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Member Villages

Chefornak

Chevak

Eek

Goodnews Bay

Hooper Bay

Kipnuk

Kongiganak

Kwigillingok

Mekoryuk

Napakiak

Napaskiak

Newtok

Nightmute

Oscarville

Platinum

Quinhagak

Scammon Bay

Toksook Bay

Tuntutuliak

Pat Kelly says CVSI intends to startsmall, do a good job and be back again nextyear.

He has worked most of his life in theAlaska seafood industry, some 30 yearsworth, from Southeast to Bering Straits.His experience includes buying,processing and marketing “every speciescaught in the state.”

Getting it right is important to Kelly.This first year he emphasizes the need tobe a conservative and responsible buyer,and to establish solid relationships withfishermen. Part of getting it right is forCVSI to return a second year, and manymore after that.

Kelly said the Kuskokwim salmonbuying project is a small, traditional start-up. CVSI has contracted Norquest

Seafoods, the owner of the floating processor Crusader, to produce a headed and gutted,frozen salmon product primarily for Japanese and European markets.

CVSI will also try out a salmon processing plant in Quinhagak on a limited basisthis summer. The plan is to produce dressed salmon for the fresh fish market.

Kelly said the fish industry is in tough shape, which is why he feels strongly abouttaking one step at a time towards CVSI’s long-term goal of doing it’s own processing,value added processing and marketing.

MEET PAT KELLY

Continued from page 1

In Toksook Bay the halibut plant is nowoperating after cold weather delayed thestart of the fishing season. The first fishwere landed June 18, about 2 1/2 weekslater than usual. For the first time, CoastalVillages is acting as a buyer, processor andmarketing agent in this fishery. Thepurpose is to reduce operating costs andincrease the financial return to fishermen.Nick Chanar, CVSI’s HalibutSuperintendent, operates the plant and isproviding bait, gear and gas at cost tofishermen. CVSI expects to break evenon this project, paying all revenue afterexpenses to fishermen. The Tununakhalibut plant has also been permitted.

CVSI was established in February 1999

Pat Kelly,Operations Manager for CVSI

and its subsidiary of CVRF. CVSI isexpanding into the region’s fisheries topromote CVRF’s vision of sustainableeconomic and commercial development oflocal resources.

A tub of salmon from the first fishing period.

(Quinhagak photos by Robert Sundown)

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A community potlatch to celebratecutting loose from dependency on drugs,alcohol and welfare was held inScammon Bay on Friday, June 4. It wasco-hosted by the Native Village ofScammon Bay, CVRF, and the ChemicalMisuse Treatment Recovery Services(CMTRS).

George Smith, a CVRF Boardmember and Scammon Bay TribalCouncil Administrator who co-organizedthe “Petuillta” event also promoted thepotlatch as a way to encourage thecommunity to let go of dependence onthe schools to teach their children Yup’iklanguage and cultural values, and for theresidents to reconnect with their Nativeheritage of passing on the traditionalYup’ik wisdom and knowledge.

Live music was provided by “Sammyand the Do” as the guests feasted on abountiful assortment of foods.Community members brought strips,akutaq, and soda. CVRF and seafoodpartners Westward, Icicle, and Tysondonated crab and cod (perfectly cookedby Mattie Simon and Wanda Kaganak),and barbecue items (expertly grilled byMarvin Aguchak).

Guest speakers included Tim Kaganakof CMTRS and a potlatch co-organizer;Mike Uttereyuk, Sr., traditional Chief ofScammon Bay; Byron Ulak, CVRFCDQ/Fisheries Development Specialist;Willie Smith, LYSD Asst.Superintendent; Michael Hunt, LYSDSchool Board Chairman; Michael Lake,CVRF Employment Facilitation Coach;and George Smith.

The potlatch was a great success!Thank you to all who participated.

OUTREACH UPDATE Board of Directors

Tommy KusaiakChefornak

(907) 867-8936

Peter BoyscoutChevak

(907) 858-7026

Charlie ChingliakGoodnews Bay

(907) 967-8116

Edgar HoelscherHooper Bay

(907) 758-4015

Carl DockKipnuk

(907) 896-5532/5515

John Phillip, Sr.Kongiganak

(907) 557-5227

Abraham DavidMekoryuk

(907) 827-8512

Isaac PaulNapakiak

(907) 589-2627

Peter JohnNewtok

(907) 237-2513

Joseph PostNightmute

(907) 647-6413

Ignati JacobOscarville

Henry WilliamsPlatinum

(907) 979-8114

Wassillie BavillaQuinhagak

(907) 556-8133

George SmithScammon Bay

(907) 558-5526

Simeon JohnToksook Bay

(907) 427-7212

Peter JosephTuntutuliak

(907) 256-2841

Andy CharlieTununak

(907) 652-6613

SCAMMON BAY says“PETUILLTA!”“Let’s Cut Loose”

Danny Henry shows his appreciation by givingus his million dollar smile.

Perfect cooks: Wanda Kaganak & Mattie Simon

MaryanneSundownshowedeverybodywhat realdancing was.She wasaccompaniedby AgnesAguchak &AngelineAnukon (notpictured).


Company Species/Location Positions Length ofContract Pay Rate Application

Deadline

WestwardSeafoods, Inc. Dutch Harbor Production Apprentice 1-2 years $6.50/hr Open until filled

Dutch HarborEnvironmentalApprentice 1-2 years $6.50/hr Open until filled

Dutch Harbor AdministrativeApprentice 1-2 years $7.50/hr Open until filled

Dutch Harbor Processors 1500 hours $5.65/hr Continuous

Icicle Seafoods, Inc. Seward Maintenance 3-4 months hourly A.S.A.P.

Petersburg, AK Maintenance 3-4 months hourly A.S.A.P.

Everett, WA Q.A. - Port Chatham 3-6 months hourly A.S.A.P.

Bellingham, WA Maintenance Up to 6 months hourly A.S.A.P.

Petersburg, AK Administrative Assistant 3-4 months hourly A.S.A.P.

Petersburg, AK Industrial HealthTechnician 3-4 months hourly A.S.A.P.

Seattle Accounting Up to 6 months hourly July 1, 1999

Seattle Administrative Assistant Up to 6 months hourly July 1, 1999

Everett, WAAdmnistrativeAssistant-Port Chatham 4 months hourly Aug. 1, 1999

Seattle, etc. Industrial Safety &Health 2-6 months hourly Sept. 1, 1999

Looking for work?

The seafood companies listedbelow continuously acceptapplications, for processorpositions and/or apprenticeshippositions. For additional informationor an application please contact yourlocal CVRF coach or Lena Mathlawat 1-800-959-3813 and in Bethel at543-3813.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

“Last season (Tyson “A” Season) was thebest season I ever had!..liked working onthe deck, off-loading, and setting the net,(and) hauling back...”

Joseph Lake,completed many contracts as a

processor with Golden Age Fisheriesand Tyson Seafoods, and recently

completed a deckhand apprenticeshipwith Tyson Seafoods.

Been There...


HONOR ROLL

In addition to the “Honor Roll” list printed in the April newsletter, the followingindividuals also completed empoyment contracts with partner seafood companies.

OUTSTANDING job Joseph Lake for completing an “A” Season contract withTyson Seafood Group.

WONDERFUL! The following individuals completed an “A” Season contractwith Westward Seafoods, Incorporated in Dutch Harbor:

Albert Active John Edwards Loretta NanukJames Albert Victoria Epchock Michael TufuorSylvester Alick Ilias Enakak

SUPERB job to these individuals who also completed an Opilio Crab contractwith Icicle Seafoods, Incorporated:

Chris Berezkin Paul Francis William MaudJoseph Bill Paul Jacob Patrick Patrick

FANTASTIC job for completing a contract through Northern Seiners:Rolland Amos George Moses, Jr. Marcello RamosAlbert Hunter Eric Phillip Donald Venes, Jr.

CVRF Coaches

Bernard MurranCareer Development Coach

Hooper Bay(907) 758-4330

Toll free: (800) 969-4330

Michael LakeChevak

(includes Scammon Bay)

(907) 858-7250Toll free: (800) 560-7250

Jack StewartGoodnews Bay

(includes Eek, Platinum, & Quinhagak)

(907) 967-8222

Emil AmikKipnuk

(includes Chefornak)

(907) 896-5055/5432

Jesse J. IgkurakKwigillingok

(includes Kongiganak & Tuntutuliak)

(907) 588-8114

Fritz DavidMekoryuk

(907) 827-8141

Deanna PaulNapakiak

(includes Oscarville & Napaskiak)

(907) 589-2144

Katherine CharlesNewtok

(907) 237-2156

Angela CharlieToksook Bay

(includes Nightmute & Tununak)

(907) 427-7127

In her new job as AdministrativeAssistant at the Bethel Office, Joanne Nevakcontinues an employmentrelationship with CVRF thatstarted more than three yearsago.

In April, Joanne moved toBethel from Toksook Bay,along with her 2 year olddaughter, Amber Nicole, totake the AdministrativeAssistant position. She saysshe likes the job, “there’salways something to do.” Itsher voice you hear when youcall the Bethel office. Theday of this interview Joannewas making travelarrangements for CVSI Operations ManagerPat Kelly to fly to Goodnews Bay, and hadconducted an exit interview with anemployee just back from an at-sea processingjob. Other times she uses computer skills tocreate databases, or her favorite things, eye-

catching flyers. Flyers are used to promoteCVRF job opportunities.

Joanne worked for CVRFas an Employment Coach inToksook Bay for more than ayear before moving to theBethel Office. Prior to thatshe completed a then-CVFC(CVRF) sponsored HumanResources internship inSeattle. Her internshipfollowed graduation from JobCorps in Astoria, Oregon,where she concentrated onbusiness and clerical skills.

About her lengthyrelationship with CVRF,Joanne said it’s because

“they’ve helped me out a lot, I’m sograteful.” And she singled out CVRF’s MaryOslin, whom she first met in 1996, as verysupportive. In her new job, Joanne is readyto be that supportive person to others.

STAFF PROFILE

Joanne D. Nevak,Administrative Assistant


The 4-SITE Program,started in 1995, wasnamed in a play ofwords. Foresight means“prudent anticipation ofthe future.” 4-SITEmirrors that definitionand describes a programwith four majorelements designed tobetter the region’seconomic and socialfuture.

The elements of 4-SITE are: scholarship,internship, training, and employment. A central goalis to expand access to employment, training andadvancement opportunities for residents of CVRFmember villages. So far, hundreds of residents havesuccessfully participated in one or more elements ofthe 4-SITE Program, and outreach activities whichinclude popular community potlatches.

4-SITE also oversees Intern and ApprenticeshipPrograms, which provide an important learningexperience while individuals work with partnercompanies. We are always looking for people to fillthese positions. Before Lena Mathlaw became ourEmployment Manager, for example, she did a humanresources internship with Icicle Seafoods. Lena saidshe gained skills in interviewing and problem-solvingthat better-prepared her for the new job. Read on tolearn if an intern- or apprentice-ship is for you, orsomeone you know.

Q: What is anIntern?A: Intern-Anadvanced studentu n d e r g o i n gsupervised practicaltraining in anadministrative ormanagement careerfield. Typically, inCVRF’s internship

4-SITE UPDATE

“I liked cleaning up,especially in thebreakroom.”

Patty Smart,upon finishing a Galley

appenticeship

INTERNS, APPRENTICES SOUGHTprogram, most of theindividual’s knowledge orskill training is gainedprior to being placed in theinternship. In theinternship arrangement,the intern gains practicaland tactical knowledge byworking with a supervisor (mentor) to gain theexpertise in applying their knowledge to a certainfunction (e.g. accounting, human resources, marketing,operations, etc.).

While working, interns receive a housing stipendand per diem to help cover living expenses.

Q: What is an Apprentice?A: Apprentice-One who is learning a trade under askilled seaman or technician. Typically, in CVRF’sapprenticeship program, most of the training is on thejob without requiring previous technical or vocationalcertification. Apprentices are selected based on apositive prior work history and apparent aptitude for

the chosen work field. In theapprenticeship arrangement, asupervisor (mentor) takes theapprentice as their student and they

train the individual over a periodof time to gain a certain

amount of expertise andknowledge in a specific

skilled area.Apprenticeships usually

occur at the vessel orplant level in such

field as engineering, maintenance, food service(galley), deck operations, and quality assurance/control. A number of apprentices are needed now. Seepage 4 for available positions.For more information please contact the followingindividuals:Internship Program-Selma Davis at 1-888-795-5151;Apprenticeship Program-Bernard Murran at 1-800-969-4330


COASTAL VILLAGES SCHOLARSHIP FUND UPDATEby Selma Davis, HR Management Specialist

Congratulations to the following individuals who were awarded highereducation funds for the Summer 1999 semester through the Louis BunyanMemorial Scholarship Fund to study in their chosen fields:

Harvey Fox Kipnuk AviationMarvella Shavings Mekoryuk Medical AssistantJimmie Larsen, Jr. Chefornak Aviation

Applications for Fall 1999 semesterfunding were due June 30th. Winter/Spring 2000 semester applications aredue October 31st.

The Joseph V. Paniyak MemorialScholarship application will be availablefor the first time for the Winter/Spring2000 semester. The scholarship supportsRural Development or CommunityDevelopment majors at the University ofAlaska Fairbanks and at the Kuskokwim Campus. Look for applicationsat UAF, KUC, and CVRF offices.

CVRF set up the Paniyak scholarship by contributing $10,000 to theUniversity of Alaska Foundation to honor Joe’s leadership in the CVRFregion. The contribution was matched by the chancellor to create a $20,000scholarship. It provides a major new source of funds to students in thetargeted fields.

To get more information on, or an application for, the Louis Bunyanand Joe Paniyak Memorial Scholarship programs, please call Selma Davisat 1-888-795-5151.

SCHOLARSHIP UPDATE CVRF Staff and Locations

Juneau OfficeToll free: (800) 959-2360

Norman CohenExecutive Director

Anchorage OfficeToll free: (888) 795-5151

Mary L.. OslinDirector, Organizational Development

Selma DavisHR Management Specialist

Byron UlakCDQ/Fisheries Development Specialist

Morgen CrowFinance Director

Bobby DockAccountant/Bookkeeper

Desiree M. MosesAdministrative Program Assistant

Bethel OfficeToll free: (800) 959-3813

Robert SundownCVLI Business Manager

Lena MathlawEmployment Manager

Joanne D. NevakAdministrative Assistant

Chevak OfficeToll free: (800) 560-7250

Moses TulimFisheries Development Specialist

Michael LakeCVRF Coach

“...My initiative and thesupport and encouragementfrom CVRF and many othershave made it possible for meto accomplish my goals.”

Jimmie Larsen, Jr.,Chefornak

Future Pilot

Gordan Pullar,Director and Assistant

Professor forDepartment of Alaska

Native and RuralDevelopment gives

Selma Davis, HRSpecialist representingCVRF a Certificate of

Appreciation forsupporting highereducation in rural

Alaska as Byron Ulakand Mary L. Oslin

witness.


The CVRF Leadership Team met on May 21st towork on four on-going communications outreachprojects: an informational slide show for elders, arecruitment video for young adults, interactive gamesand activities for grade school children, and a displayfor conferences and career fairs (AFN, LKSD, LYSD,Kashunamuit, etc.). Members of the team broke intotask force groups that each focused on furtherdeveloping one of the four projects. Each task forceidentified the characteristics of the target audience,

and the primary and secondary messages to becommunicated through the selected media vehicle(video, slides, display or games). The purpose is toproduce effective and culturally relevant ways ofgetting information about CVRF’s programs to membervillages.

If you, or someone you know, would be interestedin participating on these projects, please contact MaryOslin at CVRF Anchorage office 1-888-795-5151.

LEADERSHIP TEAM DEVELOPS MEDIA OUTREACH PROGRAM

Moses Tulim, CVRF Staff

Katherine Charles, Newtok Coach, gives a presentation to theLeadership Team about producing games for kids.

Joanne Nevak, Bethel AdministrativeAssistant and Jack Stewart, Goodnews

Bay Coach look at some pictures.

Mark Stemp , BNC; Gary Baldwin, LKSD; Ron Etcitty,YKHC; and Lori O’Brien, YKHC in the Employers Councilmeeting.

Mark Stemp , BNC; Moses Tulim, CVRF; and GerriSumpter, KUC

Mary Charlie, CVRF Leadership Team Membertakes notes on the media outreach programmeeting.

4-SITE NEWS


Warren and Willard, along with fellow classmates, made a variety of food products from fish and reindeerharvests. They learned production techniques through hands-on OJT, plant demonstrations, classroom lecturesand the study of written materials.

In addition to making the products and maintaining the equipment, theclass participants gained an understanding of food safety and sanitation,business management, cost analysis, marketing and regulatory compliance.

“It was really good training, very educational and gave me a lot of ideason the processing steps for value-added salmon. We could take cheap chumshere and turn them into pate and salmon jerky pretty easily if we just had theright equipment,” Warren Jones said.

If you are interested in finding out more about this training please contactIndian Valley International directly at 907-653-7511, or to apply for fundingthrough CVRF call Selma Davis at 1-888-795-5151.

OTHER NEWS

CALL TOLL FREE FOR AVAILABLE JOBS (800) 959-3813

“It wasreally goodtraining,veryeducationaland gaveme lots ofideas...”

Two Quinhagak residents recently attended a salmon productmanufacturing course sponsored by a well-known company.

Willard Church, NVK Natural Resources Director, and WarrenJones, CVSI Salmon Operations Manager Trainee took part

in Indian Valley International Schools intensive two-weektraining program. It is a hands-on program designed to prepare

workers for employment in small, rural-based fish (and game) processing plants.The training course included:

Filleting Brining RackingKippering Lach FlavoringSlicing Salt Salmon Pickled Salmon PackagingFreezing Fresh Fish SanitationShelf Life Labeling Cutting TestsEgg Recovery Displaying Equipment TypesMaint. of Equipment Rillet & Pate BotulismParasites Record Keeping HAACP

CANNINGCan Teardown Retorting FillingLabeling Seasoning Salt %Finished Product Smoked & Fresh Record Keeping

MARKETINGStores Trade shows GrantsAd layouts

CVRF SPONSORS TWO QUINHAGAK RESIDENTS IN SALMON PRODUCTMANUFACTURING TRAINING


POLLOCK, CRAB AND AREA 4D HALIBUTAND SABLEFISH

by Robert Sundown, CVLI Business Manger

Pollock: The 1999 “B” Season began mid-July.One of CVRF’s pollock patners, Tyson SeafoodsGroup, has been sold to Trident Seafoods Corporation.As a result, Trident will be harvesting CVRF’s 1999“B” Season pollock beginning the last week of July.Trident will harvest the CDQ on the vessels it ispurchasing from Tyson as well as on its own vessels.Currently, Trident uses catcher vessels to harvestpollock and the vessels deliver the catch to its surimi

plant in Akutan, in the AleutianIslands. Now, with the purchase ofTyson, Trident also will harvest andprocess pollock in catcher-processors at-sea. CVRF continuesa second partnership with WestwardSeafoods, Inc. and Westward willalso fish a portion of the “B” Seasonallocation.

Pollock is fished in four seasons.“A-1” and “A-2” Seasons occur inJanuary and February, “B” Seasontakes place in July, and “C” Season

occurs in September.The pollock industry employs the greatest number

of residents from the CVRF region. Trident Seafoodshas agreed to make available all of the employmentopportunities currently being provided by Tyson. Jobsare available.

For the year 2000, CVRF is continuing to considerseveral companies to harvest its pollock CDQ. TheBoard has been reviewing proposals from ninecompanies and reduced that number to three. Adecision on the 2000 pollock CDQ will be made bythe end of July. CVRF will submit the company itchooses to the State as part of the application processfor allocations of the 2000 pollock CDQ, which isdue mid-August.

AREA 4E HALIBUT FISHERIESby Moses Tulim, Fisheries Development Specialist

Cold weather and ice conditions caused a late startof the 1999 halibut fishing season in Area 4E. As aresult, our new halibut buying stations/fish processingplants were idle when we expected to be working.Fishing in Area 4E normally starts the first week ofJune; this year, however, it was June 18 when the firsthalibut landing report was made.

By the end of June, commercial fishermen inMekoryuk and Toksook Bay had landed about 33,000pounds of halibut. This leavesa considerable 230,000 poundsto be harvested this summerunder our new increased quota.If successful, a significantamount of revenue will begenerated for our halibut fishingcommunities.

An exciting developmentoccurred mid-June nearQuinhagak. Test-fishing bylocal residents turned up halibutnear that community. This isgood news for Quinhagak area fishermen who nolonger will have to travel far to participate in theNelson and Nunivak Islands halibut fisheries.Kuskokwim halibut fishermen from CVRF membervillages will be able to sell their catch in Quinhagak.

Once again, anyone interested in getting a CDQHalibut fishing permit, please call Moses Tulim at1-800-560-7250. Those who got CDQ cards last yeardo not need to reapply.

FISHERIES UP-DATE

FISHING IS OUR BUSINESS

Continued on page 11


Area 4D Halibut and Sablefish (Aka Black Cod):CVRF receives allocations in Area 4D (St. MatthewIsland Area) and Area 4E (Nelson/Nunivak IslandArea). The F/V Ocean Harvester, owned by CVRFsubsidiary Coastal Villages Longline, Inc. catcheshalibut in Area 4D, along with its sablefish (also knownas black cod) quota. Two CVRF residents, MichaelPete and Julius Raphael, work on the F/V OceanHarvester. Crew members are employed on the boatfrom March through November. The F/V Ocean

Continued from page 10

Joe Bill, Hooper Bay; Bernard Murran, CVRF Career Development Coach; Desiree M. Moses,Administrative Program Assistant; Selma Davis, HR Development Specialist; and Bobby Dock,Bookkeeper participate at the Subsistence March on May 5th.

FISHERIES NEWS, cont’d

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

Mary L. Oslin, Anchorage-July 22Angela Charlie, Toksook Bay-July 26

Bernard Murran, Hooper Bay-August 20

REMINDER! REMINDER! REMINDER!

Louis Bunyan Memorial Scholarship Fundapplication deadlines:Winter/Spring Semester October 31Summer Semester February 28

Harvester uses a crew-share system that favors peoplewho want a career in the longlining industry. Thesejobs require the most commitment, and pay the highestsalary of all CVRF fisheries. The season is now half-over. Jobs are available, please call for information.

Crab: We are between crab seasons. As a result,our crab vessels, the F/V Silver Spray is currentlyfishing cod. There are employment opportunities onthe F/V Silver Spray. Jobs are available.

CALL FOR AVAILABLE JOBS TOLL FREE (800) 959-3813

CVRF Staff Joined in Subsistence March

COASTAL VILLAGES REGION FUND711 H Street, Suite 200Anchorage, Alaska 99501

Anchorage local: (907) 278-5151Toll Free: (888) 795-5151Fax: (907) 278-5150e-mail: coastalvillages.org

Neqsurtet Nepiit, The Sound of the Fishermen, is published and distributed four times a year by CoastalVillages Region Fund. In 1999, expect it in January, April, July, and October. Its main purpose is to shareinformation about scholarship, internship, training, employment, and economic development opportunitiesoffered or coordinated by CVRF. Comments and questions about the programs and newsletter arewelcome! Send them by fax to 543-3814, or mail to CVRF, P.O. Box 1166, Bethel, Alaska 99559. Or calltoll free 1-888-795-5151.

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George Smith, CVRF Board Memberand co-organizer of the potlatch givesus a big “Thank You” smile.

The Mute family enjoys the crab legs provided by CVRF’sseafood partners for the potlatch.

Scammon Bay Potlatch Celebrates“Cutting Loose”

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