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Important Census Info for Alaska Natives from AFN
Alaska Federation of Natives has some very important information about the Census that is already taking place in some communities. The U.S. Census is counting our families and individuals for the 2020 Census. If you’re Alaska Native, you can help steer hundreds of millions of dollars annually to rural communities and […]
Upcoming Valdez Events
A survey has gone out to [all residents of Valdez] as part of our Master Planning process. Your survey submission helps us to understand the needs of our community. This is your opportunity to be heard and to weigh in on what is important to our community. Also, five […]
Lawsuit: EPA has dragged feet on oil spill dispersant rules-AP
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Environmental groups and women from Alaska and Louisiana are asking a federal court to make the Environmental Protection Agency set new rules for use of oil spill dispersants, citing worries about the chemicals’ health and environmental effects. “We want our foods to come to us. What’s […]
Valdez Senior Menus & Activities for February
CNA Courses at PWSC
PWSC is offering Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) courses in both Cordova and Valdez this spring! Both CNA courses begin January 13, so register now! In Cordova: Register by 1/8. Classes will be held Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 1/13 through 3/28. Students with questions should contact the Cordova Extension Site […]
VSC Home Delivered Meals are Now Officially Meals on Wheels
The Valdez Senior Center recently rebranded their home-delivered meals program as Meals on Wheels Valdez. According to their web site, Meals on Wheels America is the leadership organization supporting the more than 5,000 community-based programs across the country that are dedicated to addressing senior isolation and hunger. This network serves […]
Coffee Break with Shahmeer-KCHU Audio
KCHU’s Shane Kimberlin and Shahmeer Azmat chatted about Shameer’s life and travels and the fact that Shahmeer has just graduated from PWSC’s nursing program on the 12/11/19 edition of Coffee Break. Advertisement
Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resources
Being Valued Surprising ways to tuck creativity into your daily routine Advertisement How to conduct activities involving children and dolls with people with Alzheimer’s
Warm Ocean Delays Sea Ice-AP
All photos by John Guillote via AP, link to photo info is at the bottom of the page. ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The U.S. research vessel Sikuliaq can break through ice as thick as 2.5 feet (0.76 meters). In the Chukchi Sea northwest of Alaska this month, which should be […]
