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The Alaska Federation of Natives board of directors today decided that the 2020 Annual Convention will be virtual, citing on-going COVID-19 health and safety concerns. There will be no in-person component to the Convention, which was to be held in Anchorage at the Dena’ina Center this October.

Attention OC Shareholders:

·         The new local mandate for COVID-19 (Resolution 45) is below and summarized in the news release.

·         Council also made decisions about CARES Acting funding – an overall spending plan (Resolution 47); grants to non-profit organizations; and decisions about calculating grants for local businesses (Resolution 46). Copies of the resolutions attached.

There is a new application available for local businesses to apply for financial support through the City’s CARES grant program:

·         If a pre-application was made, no need to apply again

·         Link to online application: https://arcg.is/1v19Cm

·         Paper applications in vestibule at City Hall

·         DUE DATE IS NOON ON FRIDAY, JULY 24

·         Questions? Telephone the Planning Department at (907) 581-3100, or by email to caresgrant@ci.unalaska.ak.us.

Res 47 CARES Act spending plan AS AMENDED

Resolution 2020-45 Measures to Protect the Public Health

Res 46 CARES Nonprofit and businesses AS AMENDED by council

On June 16, 2020, Senators Murkowski and Sullivan, and Representative Young sent a letter to Attorney General William Barr and Secretary of Treasury Steve Mnuchin to re-enforce their support for ANCs receiving their much needed CARES Act funding.

See the full announcement below.

6-16-20 Congressional Letter re CARES Act

The deadline to apply for an Edna P. McCurdy scholarship for FALL semester 2020 is July 31^st.

Please note that an official transcript is required- your school can email to fernandez@ounalashka.com, or mail to:

The Ounalashka Corporation

P.O. Box 149

Unalaska, AK   99685

See full guidelines below!

2019 Guidelines Final

The Ounalashka Corporation is currently interviewing to fill a permanent full-time position, as follows.

Executive Assistant: Primary duties will be working and assisting the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and management team in all day-to-day activities and will provide executive support in a one-on-one working relationship. Will organize and lead special projects and also manage the WWII Visitors Center.

Requirements for the position include working knowledge in the use of Windows including Outlook, Power Point, Word and Excel, a valid Alaska driver’s license and the ability to maintain a good driving record free of any DUI or other major driving infractions.  The successful applicant should be able to understand that this role is required to hold a variety of work and activities in confidence and with discretion and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, excellent grammar and spelling a must.

If you are interested in either position, please come to the Corporation offices or contact our office at (907) 581-1276 (e-mail: info@ounalashka.com) to learn more about it and pick up an application.

The Ounalashka Corporation is currently interviewing to fill a permanent full-time position, as follows.

Maintenance Technician II: Primary duties include Lead and participate in routine tasks, including light electrical work; plumbing, concrete work, framing, painting, roofing, etc. and be available for call outs.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Considerable knowledge of the practices, methods, and techniques pertaining to residential and commercial building construction, maintenance and repair, and proper safety standards and precautions; considerable knowledge and experience in the repair and maintenance of oil-fired boilers, Toyo laser heaters and unit heaters.

Minimum Experience Required: High school diploma or equivalent; certificates, advanced degree and or technical training preferred. a valid Alaska driver’s license and the ability to drive a standard shift vehicle.

If you are interested in either position, please come to the Corporation offices or contact our office at (907) 581-1276 (e-mail: info@ounalashka.com) to learn more about it and pick up an application.

Please see attached for a release from the City of Unalaska.

COVID19 News Release #68 2020 06 03 – 2 positive cases (1)

Six months after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Japanese aircraft struck at U.S. Army and Navy installations at Dutch Harbor on Amaknak Island on the evening of June 3, 1942. Today is the 78th anniversary of the attack. Learn more about the events that took place.

An update from the City on COVID-19, and an announcement from the Unalaska Dep. of Parks, Culture & Recreation on the re-opening of facilities.

COVID19 News Release #64 2020 05 29 (1)

COVID-19 PCR Reopening Flyer (1)