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Upcoming Events
In-person and digital events, workshops, trainings, and gatherings hosted by our Partners.
Upcoming Event
Indigenous-Led Beginning Farmer Training Program
due May 1 / Fairbanks / Calypso Farm
Join us for a Beginning Farmer Training Program for Villages & Rural Communities! Led by Indigenous farmers in partnership with Calypso Farm in Fairbanks, this hands-on program will teach participants how to grow vegetables in a way that is transferable to villages and rural communities. Topics range from seed starting and preparing garden beds, to water systems, composting and using what you have on site to build the health of your soils. There is no cost for tuition and travel & camping assistance is available to those who need it. 2025 Program Dates: All are welcome to apply. Preference will be given to […]
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Fisheries for the Future: Monthly Learning Series
Ongoing / Southeast Alaska / Southeast Village Fisheries Collective,
On the third Thursday of each month from 9:00-10:00am AKST, the Southeast Village Fisheries Collective, a coalition of regional organizations and community members, hosts a virtual learning session to empower Southeast Alaskans to work together to build thriving coastal communities. Guest speakers will share information on topics such as fisheries science and management, local and Indigenous stewardship, Community Quota Entities, advocacy, and programs and opportunities to enhance and sustain local fisheries. For an invitation to the recurring calendar event, to suggest a topic, or to learn more, please contact Brittany Tholan at brittany@catchinvest.com. For the zoom link, please click here.
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Southeast Alaska Landslide Working Group
Last Thursday of every month / Virtual / Sitka Sound Science Center
Southeast Alaska Landslide Information and Preparedness Monthly Hangout The Southeast Alaska Landslide Working Group brings communities and governments together to reduce the risk of landslides to the people and resources of Southeast Alaska through coordinated research, mitigation, communication, outreach, and response. This group meets on the last Thursday of every month (unless otherwise noted) from 8-9am AKST and is an opportunity to learn from ongoing efforts, forge new partnerships, and build coordination across the region. Find the Teams meeting link here Meeting ID: 213 957 495 547 Passcode: p57DEG More information on our Substack
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Lingit Language Spring 2025
Every Wednesday, January 16 - April 30 / Virtual / Haa Tóoch Lichéesh
WEDNESDAYSJANUARY 15 – APRIL 3010:30 AM – 11:30 AM (Alaska Time) FREE & OPEN TO ALL – JOIN AT ANYTIMEBEGINNING & INTERMEDIATE LEVEL Haa Tóoch Lichéesh is filled with gratitude to welcome back Neelaatughaa Anna Clock as our instructor for Beginning & Intermediate Lingít. In this class, we will grow in our capacity to understand, speak, and write in Lingít. We will study written speeches and recordings, practice greeting each other and speaking from the heart while honoring culture and our linguistic fluency. Our long-term goal is to foster respectful engagement with other Lingít speakers as each of us work […]
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SSP Monthly Rural Economic Development (RED) Hangout
Ongoing / Remote / Sustainable Southeast Partnership
SSP rural economic development catalyst Brooke Leslie is hosting a Monthly Rural Economic Development (RED) Coalition Hangout monthly every third Thursday from 9-10:30 am AKST. This hangout is a virtual opportunity to cross geographic locations and organizations, share ideas and collaborate on rural economic development projects and initiatives in Southeast Alaska. Find the zoom link here. If you have any questions please reach out to brooke@spruceroot.org.
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SSP Monthly Partnership Hangout
Fourth Tuesday of every month / Remote / Sustainable Southeast Partnership
SSP Monthly Hangouts are a space for us to forge relationships with each other, share resources and catalyze and collaborate on projects that bring us closer to our goal of a culturally, ecologically, and economically prosperous Southeast. SSP virtual hangouts happen monthly on the fourth Tuesday from 9-11 a.m. AKDT. Sign up for the SSP newsletter to get the SSP Monthly Hangout reminders here. Add the recurring event to your calendar here. Find the zoom link here. If you have questions or comments please reach out to marina@spruceroot.org
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SSP Monthly Workforce Development Hangout
Third Wednesday of every month / Remote / Sustainable Southeast Partnership
SSP supported monthly workforce development and career and technical education calls provide a facilitated opportunity for community-based and regional partners to share updates and developments in the areas of workforce development and career and technical education, sit in on presentations by stakeholders and actors in these spaces, and engage in routine strategic planning and program development. These sessions are centered around increasing collaboration, reducing duplication of projects and inspiring regenerative economic growth initiatives. These virtual meetings happen on the third Wednesday of every month from 11-12:00 p.m. AKDT. Add the recurring event to your calendar here. Find the zoom link […]
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Job openings, internships, fellowships, seasonal work and other employment opportunities available across our regional network.
Job Opening
Communications Director
Open until filled / Sitka / Sitka Conservation Society
Are you passionate about the lands, waters, and communities of Southeast Alaska? Are you motivated to use your communications, storytelling, and creative skills to protect the Tongass National Forest and support the development of sustainable communities across the region? The Sitka Conservation Society is hiring a Communications Director! This position is responsible for creating and managing of SCS’s communications strategy across our platforms, as well as leading digital advocacy efforts to connect a wide range of Alaskans and Americans to decision makers and create political change. This is a great opportunity to make an impact on a local to regional […] READ MORE >Job Opening
Cultural Resources Director
Ongoing / Ketchikan / Ketchikan Indian Community
The Cultural Resources Director will provide the full range of supervisory and administrative duties in support of the Cultural and Natural Resources and Environmental programs within the Tribe. The director will effectively advise, direct, support, and manage multiple programs that fall under the Cultural Resources Department consistent with the established goals, objectives, and policies for these programs, including the implementation of the Cultural Resources Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives for the BIA, the Cultural Resources, Natural Resources, EPA Tribal Environmental, Climate Adaptation Plans and all other Agreements and Grant Programs. The director is responsible for implementing these programs to ensure […] READ MORE >Job Opening
Canoe Program Coordinator
Ongoing / Ketchikan / Ketchikan Indian Community
The Tribal Canoe Program Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the planning, management, and implementation of the Tribal Canoe Program, ensuring alignment with cultural values, safety standards, and community engagement goals. The coordinator will work closely with tribal leadership and tribal members to promote cultural preservation and foster active participation in canoe-related activities such as practices, journeys, and educational initiatives. Learn more and apply. READ MORE >Job Opening
Canoe Program Support Boat Skipper
Ongoing / Ketchikan / Ketchikan Indian Community
The Tribal Canoe Program Support Boat Skipper oversees the navigation and safe operation of the support boat during Tribal Canoe activities. This position coordinates closely with the Tribal Canoe Program Coordinator to ensure that safety protocols are followed, assists in event setup and breakdown, and provides on-water support during training sessions and canoe journeys. Learn more and apply. READ MORE >Job Opening
Land Management Technician
ongoing / Ketchikan / Sealaska
The Land Management Technician is a temporary position that works with the Natural Resources team to support development, implementation, and tracking of projects through the field season. Responsibilities will include permitting, compiling proposals, recordkeeping, and production of documents such as leases, contracts, and agreements under the supervision of the Natural Resources General Manager. The position is mostly office based with occasional field work associated with project site visits. Learn more and apply. READ MORE >Job Opening
Development Director
Due March 31 / Juneau / Southeast Alaska Conservation Council
The Southeast Alaska Conservation Council (SEACC) is seeking a passionate and skilled Development Director to lead our fundraising and outreach efforts in support of protecting the lands and waters of Southeast Alaska. This role is ideal for a goal-oriented, creative problem-solver with an eye for detail and a passion for building strong relationships with individuals and communities. As the sole fundraising-focused staff member, the Development Director will play a pivotal role in engaging donors, securing funding, and ensuring the financial sustainability of SEACC. This person should have experience advancing justice, equity, diversity and inclusion frameworks within fundraising principles and possess […] READ MORE >Job Opening
Request for Proposals (RFP) Decarbonizing the Tongass with Tribally Owned Heat Pumps Location: Prince of Wales Island
Due March 28 / Prince of Wales Island / Spruce Root
Spruce Root is seeking a supply-install contractor (the “Contractor”) to furnish equipment and provide labor with an apprenticeship component to install approximately 240 air source heat pumps (ASHPs) on Prince of Wales Island during the 2025, 2026, and 2027 construction seasons. Spruce Root is also seeking an outreach contractor (the “Outreach Contractor”) to perform a property assessment to help rural Alaska households determine if a heat pump is right for them, facilitate the program application process and conduct consumer education to foster understanding of heat pump technology for heating homes and how to use them to derive maximum benefit. Learn […] READ MORE >Job Opening
Strategic Communications Fellow
Open until filled / Sitka / Spruce Root, Alaska Fellows Program
Spruce Root is committed to recruiting team members who are passionate about the work we do, and we are excited to co-tailor a Fellowship work plan that aligns our organization’s mission and current needs with an individual’s unique skills, interests, and career aspirations. The Community Development Fellow will be part of the action across many of Spruce Root’s programs, and together with their manager, they will have the ability to explore the areas of our work that are of interest to them, including small business development, workforce and career development, the Sustainable Southeast Partnership, community planning and facilitation, and/or day-to-day […] READ MORE >Job Opening
Program Manager for Small Business
Rolling basis starting March 31st / Southeast Alaska / Spruce Root
The Program Manager for Small Business is responsible for providing technical assistance to individuals looking to improve their business management skills, gain access to financial products, and grow their business through one-on-one client coaching and group training programs. This position will administer the annual Path to Prosperity Business Competition, lead cohort-based small business workshops, and provide one-on-one business coaching and technical assistance to entrepreneurs. It will specifically focus on supporting Indigenous entrepreneurs and rural communities to build thriving businesses that uplift Indigenous cultures, the environment, people, and profit, with a special emphasis on supporting early-stage businesses and start-ups. Learn more […] READ MORE >Job Opening
Sustainable Southeast Partnership Mariculture Catalyst
Due March 24, 2025 / Southeast Alaska / Ecotrust
The Sustainable Southeast Partnership Regional Mariculture Catalyst will provide technical and social support necessary for residents of Southeast Alaska to benefit from the development of the mariculture industry. The primary focus of the catalyst will be to 1) advocate for Mariculture industry development that prioritizes Alaska Native and rural community voices and upholds tribal sovereignty, 2) enable access to mariculture resources and technical assistance for Alaska Native and rural Alaska community residents, 3) collaborate with community and regional partners of the SSP to advance project initiatives in SSP communities across the region that harness the power of traditional knowledge and […] READ MORE >Announcements
Opportunities, resources, and announcements curated by our regional Partnership.
Announcement
Cost-Effective Kelp Drying Methods for Remote Alaskan Communities
Published February 2025 / Alaska / Barnacle Foods
Kelp farmers in rural communities in Southeast Alaska face a number of difficulties in getting their kelp to market in an affordable and market-ready manner. It is difficult for farmers and industry members to find clear and concise information about kelp drying and stabilization methods, with many methods being unsuitable for a rural farmer’s needs. This is the second in a set of reports that outlines current drying methods for seaweed and methods that are best suited for rural farmers. READ MORE >Announcement
Gulf of Alaska Fisheries Limitation Study
By Koniag, Sealaska, The Nature Conservancy, Rasmuson Foundation, Spruce Root, the Sustainable Southeast Partnership This study investigates the socioeconomic and cultural impacts of fisheries access limitation programs, such as limited entry and individual fishing quotas (IFQs), on Alaska Native villages in the Gulf of Alaska. The research documents how these programs have altered local economies, disrupted cultural practices, and contributed to outmigration. A 2024 survey of over 4,300 Koniag and Sealaska shareholders and descendants reveals that fishing is a central element of economic and cultural life, with 98% of respondents affirming its importance. However, 80% report that limited access to […] READ MORE >
Announcement
Woven: Peoples & Place
Issue 01, 2024 / Southeast Alaska / Sustainable Southeast Partnership
Built entirely in-house by our growing storytelling team, Woven: Peoples & Place is our love letter to the Sustainable Southeast Partnership because as storytellers, we have seen and reported on the positive life-changing impacts of this work for many years. We believe in the power behind these stories and hope that you will too. These stories and voices are connected because we are connected: woven together we are strong. READ MORE >Funding Opportunities
Funding Opportunity
NDN Collective’s Community Action Fund
Due October 31, 2025 / NDN Collective
Applications are now open for NDN Collective’s Community Action Fund! Grants of up to $20,000 are available for Indigenous frontline organizations, groups, and individuals for direct action initiatives. The Community Action Fund (CAF) grants support direct actions and organizing efforts that are often urgent and time sensitive. CAF prioritizes frontline, grassroots and community-based efforts that defend Indigenous peoples rights, communities and nations, including responses to climate disasters. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until October 31, 2025 or until funds are expended. Learn more and apply here. READ MORE >Funding Opportunity
2025 Farmer Knowledge Exchange Grant Program
Sea Grant
Aquaculture is the world’s fastest growing food production sector, and innovations in theindustry are occurring at a rapid pace. With its maritime background, extensive coastline,and reputation for producing some of the highest quality seafood in the world, Alaska’sshellfish and seaweed (mariculture) industry is well positioned for expansion. Due to tremote nature of the state, staying abreast of current technologies and innovationsoccurring nationally and internationally presents a challenge for Alaskan mariculturists. To assist Alaskan mariculturists in taking advantage of the most up to date technology andhusbandry practices, Alaska Sea Grant is accepting applications from farmers for travelfunding to visit mariculture operations […] READ MORE >Funding Opportunity
Climate Adaptation and Resilience Grant
March 2025 / United States / Climate Smart Communities Initiative
Climate Smart Communities is offering a 1-year grant for 100k to advance climate smart community initiatives. Teams must include a Tribe or municipality, a community organization, and a climate adaptation professional . The funds can be used for a range of activities depending on community need, including climate vulnerability and risk analyses, planning processes, community engagement, project prioritization, and/or the implementation of projects. Reach out if you’d like to brainstorm project ideas, partnerships, or initiatives (alord3@alaska.edu). https://climatesmartcommunity.org/funding/ READ MORE >