Advancing cultural and community wellbeing for thriving, healthy communities is one of our four strategic focus areas.
This work includes forging strong partnerships and advocacy to address healing and cultural wellbeing; growing culture-based leadership education and development for youth; advocating for culturally-conscious education systems; and more.
Empowering future leaders
We’re dedicated to preparing the future leaders of Bristol Bay - our youth. UTBB’s Youth Empowerment Project strives to help train young leaders to become effective advocates for Indigenous people, environmental justice and a sustainable future in Bristol Bay. With partners at BBNC & the UAF Bristol Campus, we co-host the Bristol Bay Youth Leadership Forum each year, bringing together Bristol Bay high school students interested in developing their leadership skills. Students prepare for leadership roles in their communities and our region, foster leadership centered in our Indigenous values through cultural activities, learn about college and vocational career opportunities, and discuss current issues impacting Native communities.
Voices of Bristol Bay
We work to ensure the voices of Bristol Bay’s Tribal citizens are reaching the decision makers, elected leadership and federal agencies that make critical decisions affecting our communities. We also engage in grassroots organizing in the Bristol Bay region and beyond, ensuring that the public is engaged in and aware of issues affecting Bristol Bay.