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- The 2013 Call For ProposalsApril 13, 2012
The Shared Beringian Heritage Program is pleased to announce the 2013 "Call For Proposals." Proposals are due August 1, 2012. » - SIKU – Sea Ice Knowledge and UseApril 6, 2012
This 2009 project focused on the documentation of indigenous ecological knowledge in Alaska and Russian Chukotka. » - Bones on the Beach May Help Solve an Extinction MysteryMarch 2, 2012
Although the Steller's sea cow went extinct more than centuries ago Pacific storms continue to wash its bones upon the beaches. » - Observing Bowhead Whales of the Chukotka CoastFebruary 15, 2012
The Project studies the distribution and abundance of the Bering-Chukchi-Beaufort Sea bowhead whale population.»
International Cooperation
On May 26, 2011 the Presidents of the U.S. and Russia issued a joint statement on cooperation in the Bering Strait Region declaring an intention to deepen cooperation between the two countries including the expansion of interaction between the national agencies that are responsible for the specially protected natural territories/areas in Alaska and Chukotka and development of a dialogue with Native peoples. MORE ...
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- Tribute to Charlie Johnson, Alaska Native Leader
April 25, 2012
On Friday April 13, 2012, the Beringia program lost a true friend and valued partner, Charlie Johnson of Nome. He was a father, a grandfather, a mentor, a friend, a partner, and countless other things to those who now remember and pay tribute to him. Everyone that has worked with him has a favorite Charlie story, saying, or has shared a laugh with him. He will be remembered fondly by all who had the pleasure of knowing or working with him. MORE...
