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3rd 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 Newtok Special IGAP Village Representative Margaret NickersonMargaret Nickerson

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

Chefornak IGAP Demonstration Chefornak IGAP Demonstration ProjectProject

The Native Village of Chefornak, held a Green Up Clean Up as their demonstration 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 project thanks to the Nelson Island Consortia. Kids ranging from all ages (estimate ages 07-17 yrs. old) were involved with the project. We held a picnic for both days ages 07-17 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 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 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 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. 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 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 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 parts that were deep around the areas. Overall, the project went great. The community is a lot cleaner and more suitable to live in. 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 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. the yellow bags that were on the sides of the boardwalks.

Anna M. AbrahamAnna M. Abraham Environmental AssistantEnvironmental Assistant

Chefornak T.C. Environmental Dept.Chefornak T.C. Environmental Dept.

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

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

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

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

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

The picnic that was The picnic that was held for both days of held for both days of the clean up was a the clean up was a success. At the end of success. At the end of the day, everyone that the day, everyone that participated in the participated in the demonstration project demonstration project and the community had and the community had a bite to eat. The a bite to eat. The weather was well weather was well cooperative on that day. cooperative on that day. The kids had a great The kids had a great time afterwards.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 ProjectNewtok Demonstration Project As you all know, the village of Newtok holds a youth clean up every year in the 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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. 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 That money will help hire two trash haulers to bring trash the trash the kids picked up, bring over to the dumpsite properly. up, bring over to the dumpsite properly.

The clean up went well, the kids filled bags totaling to 422 bags. The crew started of 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 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 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 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 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.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 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.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 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.cleaned up the village, the village of Newtok is cleaner then it was before.

Harry NevakHarry NevakEnvironmental Tech.Environmental Tech.

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

These are before and after pictures of Newtok. The These are before and after pictures of Newtok. The village looks very clean after the demonstration project village looks very clean after the demonstration project was done. Volunteers picked up trash bags along the was done. Volunteers picked up trash bags along the

river bank. It looks a lot better from before. A lot of river bank. It looks a lot better from before. A lot of trash gone on high ground as 1 to 2 miles.trash gone on high ground as 1 to 2 miles.

Newtok Special IGAP MeetingNewtok Special IGAP Meeting

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

Elder WisdomElder 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 WisdomElder 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 catchWe 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

Guest SpeakersGuest 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 CampsFish Camps

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