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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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2025 SSP Spring Retreat
Registration for the 2025 SSP Spring Retreat is live! Please register here. This year’s SSP Spring Retreat will be held in person in Sitka from April 22 to April 24, 2025 at Harrigan Centennial Hall. Please register by March 14, 2025 to confirm your spot. Retreat Schedule: Tuesday, April 22: 9 a.m. startWednesday, April 23: 9 a.m. startThursday, April 24: 9 a.m. start Retreat Donations: Your generous support is appreciated for the success of this retreat, although attendance is free. For those able to contribute, we recommend a suggested donation of $150 per person. However, please note that this is a sliding scale donation, and […]
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Southeast Alaska Landslide Information and Preparedness Conference
March 11-12 / Sitka / Tlingit & Haida and SSSC
This two day conference will focus on sharing information, tools and resources that support Southeast Alaskan communities to; plan for, respond to, and mitigate risks of landslides in Southeast Alaska. Appropriate for planners, first responders, Tribal natural resources personnel, and anyone who wants information on the state of landslide work in our region. Rooms rates are available now at Westmark Shee Atika($135/night) and Aspen Suite Hotel ($139/night). Ask for SLIP conference rate when you reserve – TODAY! Conference produced by Sitka Sound Science Center and Central Council Tlingit and Haida with funding from the U.S. Geologic Survey Conference registration is required […]
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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
Development Director
ongoing / Sitka / Sitka Sound Science Center
The Sitka Sound Science Center is seeking a passionate and dedicated Development Director to join their team. The Development Director is responsible for leading fundraising for the organization’s budget with a focus on large gifts and grants and including donor stewardship and campaign management. Learn more and apply. READ MORE >Job Opening
AYS is Hiring Youth Crew Members
Ongoing / Angoon, Kake, Hoonah, and Prince of Wales / Tlingit and Haida
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Alaska Youth Stewards is Hiring Crew Leaders
Ongoing / Angoon, Hoonah, Prince of Wales / Tlingit and Haida
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Mining Campaign Manager
ongoing / Juneau / Southeast Alaska Conservation Council
The Southeast Alaska Conservation Council is seeking a Mining Campaign Manager to lead vital conservation work around mining in Southeast Alaska. The Mining Campaign Manager reports to the Executive Director and is tasked with developing and executing strategic, issue-driven campaigns to protect the lands and waters of Southeast Alaska. This role works closely and collaboratively with SEACC’s campaign staff and others internally as well as partners from external organizations. Learn more and apply. READ MORE >Job Opening
Tongass Energy Bank Lending Director
Rolling Basis starting March 1st / Southeast Alaska / Spruce Root
The Tongass Energy Bank Lending Director is responsible for implementing the newly established Tongass Energy Bank lending program and will play a key role in driving the program’s success through coordination and support of clean energy initiatives. This position is funded through a variety of partner organizations and will involve a range of responsibilities aimed at the successful deployment of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Greenhouse Gas Reduction Funding (GGRF) to establish the Tongass Energy Bank. Learn more and apply. READ MORE >Job Opening
Employment and Recreation Specialist
Open until filled / Sitka / Southeast Alaska Independant Living
Are you passionate about teaching, facilitating groups, and outdoor recreation? Do you want to bring out the best in everyone, especially youth? Come work for Southeast Alaska Independent Living as our Recreation Specialist. For a full job description, click here. SAIL empowers and advocates for the rights of seniors and people experiencing disabilities. We are committed to social justice and equity for the people we serve, the communities in which we operate, and the people we employ. We are a flexible, holistic employer, valuing family and healthy work-life balance. This position is a 37.5 hr/week position with a competitive benefits package […] READ MORE >Job Opening
Marine Debris Field Lead
Ongoing / Sitka / Sitka Sound Science Center
The Sitka Sound Science Center is seeking a Field Lead for a summer marine debris cleanup restoration project. This job involves leading a crew to clean marine debris from the coastline near Sitka, Alaska, and using intertidal transect surveys and other methods to assess its impact on nearshore and intertidal ecosystems. Recovered debris will be categorized and weighed in Sitka. The position offers a unique summer fieldwork opportunity conducting coastal cleanups and intertidal surveys on remote outer coast beaches in Southeast Alaska. This position is open until filled and seasonal, full-time from approximately June 15th through September 15th (no more than 8 […] READ MORE >Job Opening
Marine Debris Restoration Project Field Technician
Ongoing / Sitka / Sitka Sound Science Center
The Sitka Sound Science Center is seeking Field Technicians for a summer marine debris cleanup restoration project. This job involves cleaning marine debris from the coastline near Sitka, Alaska, and using intertidal transect surveys and other methods to assess its impact on nearshore and intertidal ecosystems. Recovered debris will be categorized and weighed in Sitka. The position offers a unique summer fieldwork opportunity conducting coastal cleanups and intertidal surveys on remote outer coast beaches in Southeast Alaska. This position is open until filled and seasonal, full-time from approximately June 15th through September 15th (no more than 8 weeks total). Learn more here. READ MORE >Job Opening
Social Media and Marketing Manager
ongoing / Juneau / Barnacle Foods
About Us:Barnacle Foods is based in Juneau, Alaska, and has been crafting unique creations with kelp, spruce tips, rhubarb and other ingredients (think Bullwhip Hot Sauce, Kelp Chili Crisp, and more!) since 2016. Our mission: do good for the oceans, communities, and our collective future. About the Role:We’re on the hunt for a creative, witty, and trend-savvy Social Media and Marketing Coordinator to join our small-but-mighty marketing team. You’ll own our social platforms, create drool-worthy content, and bring our brand’s voice to life while aligning day-to-day tasks with big-picture goals, as well support other brand building communications initiatives. Learn more […] READ MORE >Job Opening
Tidelines Institute Program Coordinator
ongoing / Gustavus / Tidelines Institute
The Program Coordinator is a new full-time, year-round position at Tidelines Institute, based primarily in Gustavus, Alaska at our Good River Campus. The Program Coordinator’s core responsibilities will include recruitment and partnership-building for our Glacier Bay Semester program, as well as organizing program logistics for our 6-10 short courses each year. The Program Coordinator will likely spend time during summer months at our Inian Islands Campus, a remote homestead about 25 miles west of Gustavus. That said, everyone wears many hats at Tidelines, and outside of those responsibilities, there are several areas where the Program Coordinator could contribute and grow. […] 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
Inspiring Girls Expeditions Alaska
Due March 2, 2025 / Alaska / Inspiring Girls Expeditions
Inspiring Girls* Expeditions Alaska is the second-ever branch of Inspiring Girls and began in 2012 with the Alaska-based expedition, Girls* on Ice Alaska. Girls* on Ice Alaska was created by three glaciology graduate students based on the original Girls* on Ice Cascades expedition, but with a unique Alaska focus and location in the beautiful Alaska Range. In 2019, we next hosted our first Girls* on Water expedition along the stunning shores of Kachemak Bay. Then in 2021, we launched Girls* in the Forest, which explores Interior Alaska’s boreal forest ecosystems by foot and by packraft. Our expedition offerings may be […] 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 >Funding Opportunity
Regional Resiliency & Vulnerability Assessments For Ocean and Coastal Acidification
March 5, 2025 / Nationwide / NOAA
The NOAA Ocean Acidification Program requests proposals for collaborative projects that synthesize ocean and coastal acidification information at a regional scale. This announcement specifically addresses priorities for how ocean and coastal acidification affect human communities in the context of ocean change. This includes the identification and engagement of interested partners and groups, the assessment of their needs, and the generation of products and tools that support management, adaptation, and resilience to ocean and coastal acidification. These projects should provide actionable information to decision makers and/or bolster the resilience of the nation’s economy by determining where societal vulnerabilities to ocean and coastal […] READ MORE >