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Upcoming Events
In-person and digital events, workshops, trainings, and gatherings hosted by our Partners.
Upcoming Event
European Green Crab Workshop
April 20-23 / Ketchikan / Metlakatla Indian Community and Native American Fish and Wildlife Society
This is a 4 day, in-person workshop for European Green Crab detection and management for Alaskan Tribes and communities, in collaboration with SEATOR (Southeast Alaska Tribal Ocean Research). The workshop is focused on training coastal Tribes the principles, techniques and strategies on early detection and rapid response of invading European Green Crab, and controls for the species. The training will include classroom sessions and a day trip to Metlakatla Indian Community where we will be participating in trapping, identifying and surveying for European Green Crab. Dates: April 20 – 23, 2026 Location: Ketchikan, Alaska Learn more and register.
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2026 SSP Spring Retreat
Register by March 13 / Sitka / Sustainable Southeast Partnership
Registration for the 2026 SSP Spring Retreat is live! Please register here. This year’s SSP Spring Retreat will be held in person in Sitka from April 28 to April 30, 2026 at Harrigan Centennial Hall. Everyone is welcome to join us, Please register by March 13, 2026 to confirm your spot. Retreat Schedule: Tuesday, April 28: 9 a.m. startWednesday, April 29: 9 a.m. startThursday, April 30: 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 […]
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2026 Native Youth Community Adaptation Leadership Congress
June 24-29, 2026 / United States / Native Youth Community Adaptation Leadership Congress
Applications open January 2, 2026 and are due February 27, 2026. Join students from across the country to discuss community adaptation and related environmental issues impacting Native peoples. The mission of the Native Youth Community Adaptation Leadership Congress (NYCALC) is to develop future conservation leaders with the skills, knowledge, and tools to address environmental change and conservation challenges to better serve their schools and home communities. In order to apply, students must be from Federally Recognized Tribes. Learn more and apply.
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Alaska Aquaculture Opportunity Atlas Rollout and Web Tool Planning Workshop
April 15, 2026 / Juneau / NOAA
The NOAA Fisheries Alaska Regional Office invites you to attend the Alaska Aquaculture Opportunity Atlas Rollout and Webtool Planning Workshop! Three identical 1-day workshops will be hosted in Juneau, Kodiak, and Anchorage. The workshops will provide participants with the opportunity to learn more about the Aquaculture Opportunity Area process, share the soon to be published NCCOS Gulf of Alaska Aquaculture Opportunity Atlas (Atlas), and offer input on developing an Alaska aquaculture mapping and permitting tool. Pre-Registration Now OpenWe invite you to join the conversation and help shape how Alaska can advance sustainable aquaculture using these innovative resources and tools. A […]
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Monthly Southeast Alaska Food Web meetups
Second Wednesday of each month / Virtual / Sustainable Southeast Partnership
Join the Sustainable Southeast Partnership’s monthly Food Web Meetups, a monthly virtual meetup for people from around Southeast Alaska to connect, network, learn, gain skills, exchange knowledge, and work together on various aspects of our food systems. Guest speakers will share information on topics such as propagating wild plants, traditional food harvesting and preservation, composting and soil health, root cellars, education and outreach, and more. Everyone is welcome! SEAK Food Web Meetups happen on the second Wednesday of each month from 11am-12:30pm AKST. Join here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89612929385 (Meeting ID: 896 1292 9385) We want these monthly meetups to reflect the needs and priorities of our communities. […]
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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 Partnership Monthly Hangout The Southeast Alaska Landslide Information and Preparedness Partnership 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 8-9 am AKT and is an opportunity to learn from ongoing efforts, forge new partnerships, and build coordination across the region. Teams Meeting link Meeting ID: 265 056 069 017 6 Passcode: UB3TL6p2 Website link: www.alaskalandslide.org Substack link: https://seaklandslideworkinggroup.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_content=feed%3Arecommended%3Aview_publication
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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 shannon@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 Operations Specialist
Open Until Filled / Alaska / The Nature Conservancy
The Development Operations Specialist will work with the Director of Development to enhance or institute training, documentation, and change management related to development operations systems and practices. The role stays current on market trends and best practices in development operations and adapts processes to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and donor stewardship, grounded in a strong understanding of organizational policies and procedures. This position serves as the operational backbone of the Alaska development team, ensuring strong systems, disciplined execution, and high-quality donor experiences. This role owns and integrates gift tracking, data and reporting, portfolio and prospect management, and team coordination in support […] READ MORE >Job Opening
Alaska Director of Conservation
Open Until Filled / Alaska / The Nature Conservancy
The Alaska Director of Conservation is a senior conservation leader who applies strategic, systems-level thinking to advance the Alaska Chapter’s relevance and impact on the state’s most pressing conservation challenges. They lead the chapter’s conservation work and team—including strategy development, project implementation, staff leadership, and scientific direction—to achieve Alaska’s and The Nature Conservancy’s broader strategic goals. Learn more and apply. READ MORE >Job Opening
Operations Lead
Open Until Filled / Sitka / Outer Coast
Outer Coast seeks an Operations Lead to steward the complex, interrelated systems that allow Outer Coast to function smoothly as both a school and a non-profit. This role sits at the center of the institution’s operational life, holding together administrative, financial, authorization and accreditation, admissions, and program systems. The Operations Lead will bring a high level of detail-orientation, proactivity, and composure to a fast-moving environment. Learn more and apply. READ MORE >Job Opening
Rural Energy Manager
Review Begins March 17 / Alaska / Renewable Energy Alaska Project
Renewable Energy Alaska Project (REAP) is seeking a Rural Energy Manager to work with remote Alaska communities, national laboratories and other partners to support the transition to cleaner and more resilient energy systems. We encourage anyone who is interested in this opportunity to apply. We seek a dedicated person who has the skills and ambition to succeed at REAP. Ideal candidates should have demonstrated experience and interest in climate and energy, knowledge of Alaska’s energy ecosystem, lived or working experience in rural Alaska, and an ability to think critically about energy issues in the state. Learn more and apply. READ MORE >Job Opening
SSP Program Director
Review begins March 9th, Open Until Filled / Southeast Alaska / Spruce Root
The Sustainable Southeast Partnership (SSP) Director will help shape and coordinate the work of the SSP and lead the partnership forward to build the collective future. The SSP Director is responsible for developing program strategy, designing backbone support approaches and projects that operationalize SSP’s collective vision, tracking program progress and performance, preparing program budget, securing funds, and supporting and coaching SSP staff. The SSP Director will engage and strengthen a vibrant regional network in relationship with peoples and places of Southeast Alaska. Learn more and apply. READ MORE >Job Opening
The Alaska Youth Stewards (AYS) is Hiring Crew Members
Summer 2026 / Angoon, Hoonah, Kake, Prince of Wales, Yakutat / Tlingit & Haida
Hiring Youth Ages 14-18, Work outdoors and gain experience in forestry, engineering, recreation, science and Tribal leadership. READ MORE >Job Opening
The Alaska Youth Stewards (AYS) is Hiring Crew Leaders
Summer 2026 / Angoon, Hoonah, Kake, Prince of Wales, Yakutat / Tlingit & Haida
Crew leaders are responsible for supporting youth day to day on project work in the field and are hired by the program host organization. READ MORE >Announcements
Opportunities, resources, and announcements curated by our regional Partnership.
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2026 SSP Spring Retreat
Register by March 13 / Sitka / Sustainable Southeast Partnership
Registration for the 2026 SSP Spring Retreat is live! Please register here. This year’s SSP Spring Retreat will be held in person in Sitka from April 28 to April 30, 2026 at Harrigan Centennial Hall. Everyone is welcome to join us, Please register by March 13, 2026 to confirm your spot. Retreat Schedule: Tuesday, April 28: 9 a.m. startWednesday, April 29: 9 a.m. startThursday, April 30: 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 […] READ MORE >Announcement
Woven Peoples & Place: 𝙶̲andlee sdu t’aláng iijang, We are coming out of the water
Published April 2025 / Southeast Alaska / Sustainable Southeast Partnership
For the second year, the Sustainable Southeast Partnership is releasing Woven as a printed and digital collection of stories. Online now [ tinyurl.com/Woven2 ], our second edition 𝙶̲andlee sdu t’aláng iijang, We are coming out of the water (in Xaad Kíl translated by lilskyalas Delores Churchill and Jaasaljuus) highlights Southeast Alaskan’s relationship to water. READ MORE >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: Aasgutuyík Tuwa.aaxch, We Hear the Sound of the Forest
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
2026 Climate Smart Communities Initiative Grant
Due March 12 / United States / Climate Smart Communities Initiative
CSCI awards provide funding and technical assistance to advance community-based climate resilience in US communities or regions that are highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. The total grants budget is $1.5-2 million, and grants typically range from $75,000 to $115,000 based on the scope of work proposed in the application. CSCI anticipates awarding between 16-20 grants for the 2026 cycle. The program prioritizes funding for communities that include historically disinvested populations at increased risk to climate-related impacts. It is open to US-based project teams composed of a climate adaptation practitioner and representatives from a local or regional government […] READ MORE >Funding Opportunity
Wood Innovations Grant Program
Due April 22 / United States / U.S. Forest Service
The Wood Innovation Grants Program, launched in 2015, stimulates, expands, and supports U.S. wood products markets and wood energy markets to support the long-term management of National Forest System and other forest lands. National focus areas include mass timber, renewable wood energy, and technological development that supports hazardous fuel reduction and sustainable forest management. The deadline to apply for financial assistance through Grants.gov is 11:59 pm EST on April 22, 2026. An active System for Award Management (SAM) registration and Grants.gov accounts are required to apply. Contact the appropriate regional coordinator or Collin Buntrock collin.buntrock@usda.gov for more information. Learn more here. READ MORE >