Caninermiut/Qaaluyat-llu Nunamta Meniutengnaqllerkanun Nunam Caliarat 3 rd Quarterly Report Caninermiut/Qaaluyat-llu Nunamta Meniutengnaqllerkanun Nunam Caliarat 3 rd Quarterly Report

Molly Charlie of Toksook Bay has been hired as the Village Coordinator for the Special IGAP. She has been interviewing Elders for the past three months concerning environmental issues and is still in progress to write up more about Elder Wisdom. The Special IGAP has been utilizing Elder Wisdom since the program started. Here is a passage from Molly Charlie’s interview with Theresa Charlie. Molly Charlie, “ In the past, how were you taught to take care of our land?” Theresa Charlie, “Our parents use to teach us the way of not spoiling/defiling ourselves. Not make anything a potential trash. Don’t put food anywhere it’s not supposed to be. Don’t put anything that could spoil anywhere. They use to tell us that anything made into trash it would spoil.” Molly, “Why did they use to tell you that?” Theresa, “Anything that is spoiled and is consumed might get us sick. Some food that was spoiled can cause one to have diarrhea or stomach sickness.”

Newtok Special IGAP Village Representative Margaret Nickerson Margaret Nickerson of Newtok, Alaska has been hired as the Village Rep for the Special IGAP. Margaret’s project has been working on banning Styrofoam products that the local schools have been utilizing for the past years (See Attachment). She also made news on the Delta Discovery about the hazardous and risks of using Styrofoam products. Margaret also received information from Senator Murkowski’s office. Margaret also conducted a meeting in Newtok for the Special IGAP meeting. Margaret Nickerson of Newtok, Alaska has been hired as the Village Rep for the Special IGAP. Margaret’s project has been working on banning Styrofoam products that the local schools have been utilizing for the past years (See Attachment). She also made news on the Delta Discovery about the hazardous and risks of using Styrofoam products. Margaret also received information from Senator Murkowski’s office. Margaret also conducted a meeting in Newtok for the Special IGAP meeting.

Chefornak IGAP Demonstration Project The Native Village of Chefornak, held a Green Up Clean Up as their demonstration project thanks to the Nelson Island Consortia. Kids ranging from all ages (estimate ages yrs. old) were involved with the project. We held a picnic for both days after the cleaning. The Chefarnrmute, Inc donated goods and refreshments for the kids and we would like to thank them for their support. We would also like to thank Alpar Clean Up Bags for donating 4 boxes of clean up bags. In age category, we gave out four bicycles to the top four kids that had picked up the most trash. The Native Village of Chefornak, held a Green Up Clean Up as their demonstration project thanks to the Nelson Island Consortia. Kids ranging from all ages (estimate ages yrs. old) were involved with the project. We held a picnic for both days after the cleaning. The Chefarnrmute, Inc donated goods and refreshments for the kids and we would like to thank them for their support. We would also like to thank Alpar Clean Up Bags for donating 4 boxes of clean up bags. In age category, we gave out four bicycles to the top four kids that had picked up the most trash. The total amount of trash that was picked up was over 500 bags. We couldn’t let the kids pick up trash around the ponds and river because of the mossy and dangerous parts that were deep around the areas. Overall, the project went great. The community is a lot cleaner and more suitable to live in. The total amount of trash that was picked up was over 500 bags. We couldn’t let the kids pick up trash around the ponds and river because of the mossy and dangerous parts that were deep around the areas. Overall, the project went great. The community is a lot cleaner and more suitable to live in. After the project was over we had our sub waste technician Timothy Tirchick pick up the yellow bags that were on the sides of the boardwalks. After the project was over we had our sub waste technician Timothy Tirchick pick up the yellow bags that were on the sides of the boardwalks. Anna M. Abraham Anna M. Abraham Environmental Assistant Environmental Assistant Chefornak T.C. Environmental Dept. Chefornak T.C. Environmental Dept.

For the Chefornak Special IGAP Demonstration Project they held a Green Up Clean Up with the help of CVRF Youth Group. Kids of all ages were involved with the clean up. The kids picked up trash that have been lying around the villages for a while. For the Chefornak Special IGAP Demonstration Project they held a Green Up Clean Up with the help of CVRF Youth Group. Kids of all ages were involved with the clean up. The kids picked up trash that have been lying around the villages for a while.

Here are a couple of shots that Chefornak IGAP took during the cleaning up project. On the top picture you see, some kids are cleaning out side of a home. And Below Anna is supervising the children near the Army and the River. Anna did a great job in supervising the children for their safety. Here are a couple of shots that Chefornak IGAP took during the cleaning up project. On the top picture you see, some kids are cleaning out side of a home. And Below Anna is supervising the children near the Army and the River. Anna did a great job in supervising the children for their safety.

These are more pictures of kids picking up trash. All the children did a great job in helping the community by cleaning our environment. These are more pictures of kids picking up trash. All the children did a great job in helping the community by cleaning our environment.

Here are some more pictures of the kids picking up trash around Chefornak

After cleaning up the village of Chefornak the IGAP personnel held a BBQ for the children as a part of their Demonstration Project. Below are more pictures of young children helping each other towards having a cleaner environment. After cleaning up the village of Chefornak the IGAP personnel held a BBQ for the children as a part of their Demonstration Project. Below are more pictures of young children helping each other towards having a cleaner environment.

The picnic that was held for both days of the clean up was a success. At the end of the day, everyone that participated in the demonstration project and the community had a bite to eat. The weather was well cooperative on that day. The kids had a great time afterwards. The picnic that was held for both days of the clean up was a success. At the end of the day, everyone that participated in the demonstration project and the community had a bite to eat. The weather was well cooperative on that day. The kids had a great time afterwards.

Here are some more pictures of the kids during our picnic. We had a great time. We announced the 4 winners that received their bikes. They deserved them!! All the children did a great job! And we Thank them!!

Here are the 4 winners that picked the most trash bags. From the top is Roxanne Abraham, Tiffany Billy, and the bottom, David Chagluak and Jeffery Agimuk. Congratulations!

On the left side is a picture of our volunteer supervisor. She did a great job in helping our Environmental Staff. We also handed out certificates to all the participants that cleaned our village.

Newtok Demonstration Project As you all know, the village of Newtok holds a youth clean up every year in the beginning of the summer. Thanks to Nelson Island Consortia, this year we are holding another youth clean up in the village of Newtok. Other companies I would like to thank is the Newtok Native Corporation. They are donating three bicycles and picnic materials. When the clean up is done, we are planning to hold a picnic for the kids thanking them for the job well done. Tom’s Store for donating a Bike and sandals for all the kids that have participated in the clean up effort for the village of Newtok. We would also like to thank the local clinic for their donation for the rubber gloves and a hand sensitizer to wash their hands after the day is over. And last, we would like to thank the Coastal Village Corporation for their donation of 1,000 dollars. That money will help hire two trash haulers to bring trash the trash the kids picked up, bring over to the dumpsite properly. As you all know, the village of Newtok holds a youth clean up every year in the beginning of the summer. Thanks to Nelson Island Consortia, this year we are holding another youth clean up in the village of Newtok. Other companies I would like to thank is the Newtok Native Corporation. They are donating three bicycles and picnic materials. When the clean up is done, we are planning to hold a picnic for the kids thanking them for the job well done. Tom’s Store for donating a Bike and sandals for all the kids that have participated in the clean up effort for the village of Newtok. We would also like to thank the local clinic for their donation for the rubber gloves and a hand sensitizer to wash their hands after the day is over. And last, we would like to thank the Coastal Village Corporation for their donation of 1,000 dollars. That money will help hire two trash haulers to bring trash the trash the kids picked up, bring over to the dumpsite properly. The clean up went well, the kids filled bags totaling to 422 bags. The crew started of cleaning around the sidewalks, and then after that inside the village. How it was organized worked well, it made cleaning up easy. The kids, when they were cleaning up had lots of fun, and we provided them with beverages to drink. After the village was done, on the last day, the crew did some brush ups back trailing their steps and picked up what was left behind. To clean up the village it took about five days. The clean up went well, the kids filled bags totaling to 422 bags. The crew started of cleaning around the sidewalks, and then after that inside the village. How it was organized worked well, it made cleaning up easy. The kids, when they were cleaning up had lots of fun, and we provided them with beverages to drink. After the village was done, on the last day, the crew did some brush ups back trailing their steps and picked up what was left behind. To clean up the village it took about five days. There were some spots missed like the small ponds because we were told that the ponds were mossy, deep and dangerous, so we left them alone to be on the safe side. There were some spots missed like the small ponds because we were told that the ponds were mossy, deep and dangerous, so we left them alone to be on the safe side. Thanks to all our supporter who made this happen, and especially the kids how cleaned up the village, the village of Newtok is cleaner then it was before. Thanks to all our supporter who made this happen, and especially the kids how cleaned up the village, the village of Newtok is cleaner then it was before. Harry Nevak Harry Nevak Environmental Tech. Newtok Traditional Council Newtok Alaska

Here are some pictures that were taken by the Newtok IGAP. They held their demonstration project on May 2005 and it was a success. The kids in the pictures were having fun although they were picking up trash.

A total amount of 422 bags were filled with trash. When all the kids were done cleaning up the Newtok IGAP held a picnic for the kids to enjoy. There were some volunteers that picked up trash without getting paid but wanted to help clean the community. A total amount of 422 bags were filled with trash. When all the kids were done cleaning up the Newtok IGAP held a picnic for the kids to enjoy. There were some volunteers that picked up trash without getting paid but wanted to help clean the community.

These are before and after pictures of Newtok. The village looks very clean after the demonstration project was done. Volunteers picked up trash bags along the river bank. It looks a lot better from before. A lot of trash gone on high ground as 1 to 2 miles.

Newtok Special IGAP Meeting On June 13, 14 & 15 the Newtok Special IGAP held a meeting to discuss environmental issues. The meeting went well and the IGAP personnel’s got hear more elder wisdom. ( See attachment of meeting minutes.) On June 13, 14 & 15 the Newtok Special IGAP held a meeting to discuss environmental issues. The meeting went well and the IGAP personnel’s got hear more elder wisdom. ( See attachment of meeting minutes.)

Elder Wisdom Christine Patrick a resident of Newtok attended the Special IGAP meeting and gave helpful suggestions towards keeping our environment clean. Paul Carl, of Newtok has been telling stories of the past and has been telling people how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. “To this day, people are not quite the same at how we were back then, they never worried about how much money they had, but they helped the people on the community that wanted help. Now a days, everything we need, money has to be given. Even to clean our environment.” Paul Carl

Elder Wisdom William Andy (left) and Michael John of Newtok also spoke during the Special IGAP meeting that was held in Newtok. The Special IGAP had decided to utilize the Elder’s inputs on how to keep the environment clean. “If you are not going to use what you catch? Leave it alone.” ~William Andy~ We were careful with subsistence food, never threw away edible food tundra or land our food back then were limited. We respected what we catch We mad sure that we shared over other surrounding villages with the game that we hunted for. Younger adults were told to abide by what elders used to tell them. To continue on living respecting the land, gather, and environment.

Tami Fordham, EPA Tribal Coordinator, attended the Newtok Special IGAP meeting and gave helpful information for the Nelson Island Consortia. Steve Sumida, of AITC Traditional Justice came out to Newtok and spoke about our traditional values. “Respect culture, respect environment bring on more elders and the community to meetings to discuss about culture and environment.” ~Steve Sumida~ Guest Speakers

Lynn Zender of Zender Environmental and Joe Sarcone of EPA, Solid Waste. Simone Sebalo of Zender Environmental, has been helping the consortia with helpful suggestions and inputs.

Fish Camps The Nelson Island Consortia has been discussing about cleaning up the campsites that are being utilized by subsistence fisherman and gatherers. The aerial pictures that we have taken after the Newtok Special IGAP Meeting are pictures of Qinaruq and the fish camps in there. (See following pictures.)