The Chugach Regional Resources Commission 12th Annual Subsistence Memorial Gathering was held on Friday, March 26th, 2010 from 1pm-10 pm and was a huge success this year! Over 700 participants attended and included many dance groups, the Moccasin Stompers Band, and the English Bay Band who played on into the night hours. It was a great event and many special thanks to everyone who participated and donated time to the huge potlatch.
Building upon last year’s Gathering theme “EVOS 1989-2009: Resiliency of a People—Past, Present, and Future,” this year they focused on current initiatives, upcoming opportunities, and program reports demonstrating our resilience as a people and testament to the enduring ways of the Alutiiq People.
Under this new Administration, we are presented with many exciting opportunities, such as the potential for a viable loan program to fund the Community Quota Entity Program and the development of a Community Development Financial Institution for individual and Tribal business loans. In addition, we continue to face environmental and natural resource challenges on a daily basis. The Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council is seeking input on spending down their restoration reserve, potentially ending restoration efforts related to the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill.
The Chugach Regional Resources Commission enormously appreciates the continued support of sponsors of the 12th Annual Subsistence Memorial Gathering. We also recognize and thank the volunteers and donors who have provided gifts, door prizes, and/or their precious time and talents to this event. This Gathering could not have happened without your support and for that we are truly grateful.
More importantly, this day was set aside to remember where we came from, why we live the lifestyle we do, and to take the time to enjoy each other as Native people. Thank you for coming and sharing this wonderful day with us!
Sponsors:
Chugach Alaska Corp.
Native Village of Eyak
North Pacific Rim Housing
Chugachmiut
Chugach Heritage Foundation
Exhibitors:
Southcentral Foundation
Alaska Job Corps
Aflac
Alaska Manufacturing Extension Partnership
Chugach Alaska
Alaska Marine Science and Fisheries Career Coalition & Centers for Ocean Sciences Education Excellence Alaska
U.S. Census
Exploring Alaska
Alaska Geographic/Sound Stories
Alaska Native Harbor Seal Commission
Artists:
Marty Waters, carver
Helayne Eakin,
Teresa Cook, jewelry
Andrew Abyo, carver