World-wide research on women's roles in fisheries has indicated that women have important, yet often, overlooked roles in fisheries. In Bristol Bay roughly 30 percent of the setnet permit holders are women. NOAA Fisheries scientists from the Alaska Fish
World-wide research on women’s roles in fisheries has indicated that women have important, yet often, overlooked roles in fisheries. In Bristol Bay roughly 30 percent of the setnet permit holders are women. NOAA Fisheries scientists from the Alaska Fisheries Science Center documented oral histories with women so that they could share their stories and knowledge, and about how environmental change may be impacting these fisheries. They will be sharing the results of this project during two upcoming community events.
The researchers will be in Bristol Bay from Tuesday July 24 through Thursday August 2 and will be gathering more oral histories from Alaska Native women who fish in Bristol Bay.
If you are interested in participating please email Anna Lavoie (email: anna.lavoie@noaa.gov).
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Naknek Potluck
When: Friday, July 27, 4pm-9pm
Where: Dolly’s Hall
What: Naknek community members are invited to come hear researchers talk about the project, show videos and discuss plans for future research. Elders will have a chance to share stories. All are welcome to bring subsistence foods to share!