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Mug Up with BBNC
Hosted by Bristol Bay Native Corporation · EN
"Mug Up with BBNC" taps into the tradition of "Mug Up," a term with special significance in Bristol Bay, particularly in the fishing community. The term refers to a brief, communal break for coffee or tea, fostering a sense of community and relaxation. Hosted by Bristol Bay Native Corporation's communications team, the podcast serves as a virtual "mug up," featuring conversations with BBNC employees, community leaders, and others devoted to BBNC's mission of "Enriching our Native way of life." The series aims to captivate, enlighten, and inspire its listeners.
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Limited Entry Permits | Glenn Haight & Rachel Donkersloot
Sep 3000:50:29Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we mug up with Glenn Haight, Commissioner of the Alaska Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission, and Dr. Rachel Donkersloot, owner of Coastal Cultures Research, for a deep dive into the world of Limited Entry Permits. Together, we explore the history, complexities, and evolving challenges of permits in the Bristol Bay fishery.Resources mentioned in the episode:Salmon Fishery Earnings in AlaskaRighting the Ship: Restoring Local Fishing Access and Opportunity in Bristol Bay Salmon FisheriesRural is Not a Proxy: Accounting for Indigenous Participation in Bristol Bay Salmon Fisheries
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Learning Our Languages | Atkiq Snyder, Justin Zimin, and Bianca Jensen
Aug 2500:46:14Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we sit down with three BBNC shareholders—Atkiq Snyder, Justin Zimin, and Bianca Jensen—who are each on a personal journey to learn and reclaim their heritage languages: Yugtun, Sugt’stun, and Dena’ina. Listen in as they share what inspired them to begin this path, the resources that support their learning, and the challenges they’ve faced along the way. Check out the language resources mentioned in the episode!Yugtun Resources Yugtun App IOS: tinyurl.com/39y8rpma Yugtun App Google Play: tinyurl.com/mvhjbaf8 Naaqerkat Google Play: tinyurl.com/ycxwyj89 Dena’ina ResourcesJoan Tenenbaum’s Dena’ina Sounds Workshop:tinyurl.com/ye25f4fs Qenaga.org Sugt’stun ResourcesNunaka: My Village IOS: tinyurl.com/y3vbm9knSugt’stun App IOS: tinyurl.com/5a44yx8bAlutiiq Dictionary: www.wiinaq.orgAlutiiq Word of the Week: tinyurl.com/zbyb9jar Other ResourcesAlaska Native Studies (AKNS) | University of Alaska Anchorage Academic CatalogAlaskaNativeLanguages.orgANHC | Language Hub
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Empowering Communities with Traditional Foods | Smokehouse Collective
Jul 28, 202500:31:34Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we mug up with Deenaalee Chase Hodgdon and Ruth Łchav’aya K’isen Miller, Co-Directors of the Smokehouse Collective, who share about their mission to strengthen Indigenous food systems, the challenges of climate change, and how their work empowers communities to reclaim traditional food practices.Learn more about Smokehouse Collective at: smokehousecollective.org Follow Smokehouse Collective on social media! Facebook Group: tr.ee/T6NqUrInstagram: tr.ee/j2daQ6
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Understanding Descendant Enrollment | Jason Metrokin
Jun 23, 202500:20:40Tap to summarizeJoin us as we sit down with BBNC President and CEO Jason Metrokin for an open and informative conversation about descendant enrollment. We cover the most frequently asked questions, clarify key details of BBNC’s plan, and explore what growing our future means for shareholders and descendants. Learn more about BBNC’s descendant enrollment initiative at bbnc.net/de.
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Opportunities for Alaska Businesses | Logan Birch and Mary Miner
Feb 28, 2025Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Anais and Kala sit down with Logan Birch, President of Alaska Growth Capital, and Mary Miner, Vice President of Community Development, to discuss the Alaska Marketplace Competition, supporting rural businesses through lending, and exploring finance opportunities beyond accounting. Learn more about Alaska Growth Capital and stay updated on the next Alaska Marketplace Competition at: www.alaskagrowth.com Check out the recap video for the 2024 Alaska Marketplace Competition: tinyurl.com/4zpuhjhm
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