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Friday, June 5, 2015

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Part Five: Rural Sanitation in Alaska

James Charles, of Tuntutuliak, after observing plumbing in the school he attended, created a hot water system for his home. Shown here: copper tubing wrapped around a stovepipe. (Photo-Joaqlin Estus)

James Charles in Tuntutuliak created a hot water system for his home after observing plumbing in the school he attended. Shown here: copper tubing wrapped around a stovepipe. (Photo-Joaqlin Estus)

Over the past four days, we’ve brought you stories looking at Alaska’s rural sanitation situation. We’ve seen how the lack of modern sanitation is linked to disease. We’ve also reported on the implications the lack of funding has in villages with a limited cash economy.  Today, reporter Joaqlin Estus concludes the series.

For more information on this series, please visit the KNBA website

Thursday, June 4, 2015

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Part Four: Rural Sanitation in Alaska

In about 100 rural Alaskan communities, people buy water from a central watering point, collect rain water, and haul water or ice from rivers or lakes. A 5-gallon jug of water, like the ones this young man in Kivalina is carrying, weighs about 40 lbs. (Photo-Joaqlin Estus)

People in rural Alaskan communities often buy water from a central watering point, collect rain water and haul ice/water from rivers. A five-gallon jug of water, like the one this young man in Kivalina is carrying, weighs about 40 pounds. (Photo-Joaqlin Estus)

This week on National Native News we’ve reported on rural sanitation in Alaska. KNBA News Director Joaqlin Estus traveled to remote communities to examine community needs. Today, Estus reports on solutions experts are examining.

For more information on this series, please visit the KNBA website

Wednesday, June 3, 2015

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Part Three: Rural Sanitation in Alaska

In the Kwethluk water treatment plant, river water goes through multiple filters and is treated to remove sediment and add chlorine. (Photo-Joaqlin Estus)

In Kwethluk, Alaska, the water treatment plant takes river water and sends it through multiple filters. It’s treated to remove sediment and add chlorine. (Photo-Joaqlin Estus)

This week on National Native News we are examining rural sanitation in Alaska through a five-part series produced by KNBA News Director Joaqlin Estus. Today we look at lack of funding for building and maintaining modern sanitation systems.

For more information on this series, visit the KNBA website

Tuesday, June 2, 2015

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Part Two: Rural Sanitation in Alaska

A sign posted in the Kwethluk washeteria. At one time, the only showers were in the school and washeteria. Now, the half of the community that's hooked up to piped water can shower at home. (Photo-Joaqlin Estus)

A sign posted at Kwethluk Washeteria shows the price to take a shower. At one time the only showers were in the school and washeteria.  Community members hooked up to piped water can now shower at home. (Photo-Joaqlin Estus)

In part one, KNBA’s Joaqlin Estus reported on the impact water and lack of plumbing have on the health of people.  In part two, Estus reports on some of the reasons why not all Alaskans have modern plumbing systems.

For more information on this series, please visit the KNBA website

Monday, June 1, 2015

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Part One: Rural Sanitation in Alaska

Kivalina City Manager Janet Mitchell at the village landfill where people dispose of the contents of their honey-buckets. A few years ago, the landfill flooded during a storm. The water overran the landfill and flowed, spreading pollution, into a lagoon. (Photo-Joaqlin Estus)

Kivalina City Manager Janet Mitchell at the village landfill where people dispose of the contents of their honey-buckets (buckets used as toilets). A few years ago, the landfill flooded during a storm. The water overran the landfill spreading pollution into a lagoon. (Photo-Joaqlin Estus)

Today we begin a weeklong series on rural sanitation in Alaska. In part one, KNBA’s Joaqlin Estus reports on the impact water and lack of plumbing have on the health of people.

Friday, May 29, 2015

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Minnesota Chippewa Tribe citizens to vote on blood quantum rules

Wisconsin tribe wants to weigh in on hog farm plans near Lake Superior

Oneida Tribe Business Committee votes to recognize same-sex marriage

 

 

Thursday, May 28, 2015

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Hopi Chairman Herman Honanie asks for federal assistance in efforts to halt Paris auctions scheduled for June. (Photo-Carrie Jung)

Hopi Chairman Herman Honanie is asking for federal assistance in efforts to halt upcoming Paris auctions, which include Native American objects. (Photo-Carrie Jung)

Hopi Tribe and U.S. lawmakers seek to stop Native objects from being sold

Northern California tribe and scientists warn of fish kill due to drought

Native Language Immersion Student Achievement Act introduced

Sundance Institute to host Native forum at Wayne State University in Detroit

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

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The Nature Conservancy donated 160 acres of culturally significant land to the Native Village of Tyonek and the gift was celebrated recently. (Photo-Oscar Avellaneda-Cruz)

The Nature Conservancy donated 160 acres of culturally significant land to the Native Village of Tyonek, Alaska. The community recently celebrated the gift.
(Photo-Oscar Avellaneda-Cruz)

Tribal representatives withdraw from Maine legislature

Federal officials and Congressional members to visit Native students

Alaska Native community celebrates donation of land

Navajo woman honored for role as leader in state government

 

 

 

Tuesday, May 26, 2015

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Native leader in British Columbia says no to pipeline projects until First Nations conditions are met

Alaska Arctic policy expert says flexible hunting and fishing rules can help address climate change

 

Monday, May 25, 2015

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Lakota elder, former U.S. Army nurse and Normandy invasion veteran Marcella LeBeau. (Photo-Jim Kent)

Lakota elder, former U.S. Army nurse and Normandy invasion veteran Marcella LeBeau. (Photo-Jim Kent)

Veterans of World War II are honored in Rapid City, South Dakota

 Miss Cama-i plans to address suicide prevention in Alaska

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