The selawik science-culture camp has been an annual event for the past 20 years in the lnupiaq village of selawik in northwest alaska

Ended Cooperative Agreement Awarded Last action

Award ID
F24AC01589
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$46,000

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Completion date
Funding agency
DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Region 7 Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
Place of performance
Alaska, USA

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Description

The camp takes place for approximately two to three weeks in august through mid-september, at a site reached by a 20-minute boat ride from the village. The camp typically serves about 150 lnupiaq students in grades K-12 in the community of selawik. Activities at the camp include caribou and moose hunting, checking fish nets, cutting and drying fish, berry picking, traditional lnupiaq games and stories, learning outdoor survival skills, fish biology, river ecology, aquatic insect collections, plant identification, nature photography, permafrost measurement, boating safety, firearm safety, and promotion of respect for land and culture. The camp is a cooperative effort by the native village of selawik and the selawik national wildlife refuge (U.S. Fish wildlife service) most years, we have additional partners such as the local school, the borough government, the regional native corporation, or local businesses. All these partners place a high priority on engaging youth in outdoor activities that root them in the traditional culture and natural environment of northwest alaska.

Transactions

Action Obligated Date
Amendment $23,000
Original award $23,000

Quick answers

Who received award F24AC01589?

F24AC01589 was awarded to Native Village Of Selawik by DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters Region 9 (Fish and Wildlife Service) on July 1, 2024.

How much is award F24AC01589 worth?

$46,000 has been obligated on F24AC01589.

Which agency awarded F24AC01589?

DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters Region 9 (Fish and Wildlife Service) awarded F24AC01589, with funding from DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Region 7 (Fish and Wildlife Service).

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