Sarah Palin’s REAL Ambition for 2012. (Hint: It’s Not What You Think)
Many who understand the situation in rural Alaska (in terms of mismanaged fisheries creating communities with no viable income, and people who are forced to choose between food or fuel for their children and elders), were, frankly, a bit stunned when we read the email that came out yesterday from SarahPAC, Sarah Palin’s political action committee. It [...]
CNN Coverage of Emmonak in Crisis
CNN has aired the following piece, including great video from Dennis Zaki. They interviewed Zaki and used footage of his interviews with residents of Emmonak to shed more light on the situation in Western Alaska. He speaks about the “why don’t they move?” argument, and brings the focus back where it ought to be -on [...]
Rural Alaska – Let Them Eat…..Cookies?
Yes, we’ve had another “drive by” from flyinureye! This one was inspired by the fact that when Governor Palin flew to the remote village of Russian Mission, escorted by not one, but two evangelical preachers (Franklin Graham and Jerry Prevo) to bring food aid to local residents, she brought…..homemade cookies, and some advice! So, a [...]
Update from Rural Alaska – Whiteout!
As I woke up this morning, I laid there for a minute and listened. Hmm… I don’t hear howling wind. Maybe the blizzard has passed. The last few days we have been homebound due to severe blizzards hitting our area; whiteout conditions for several days, with breaks only rarely. Thankfully, we did have a break [...]
The Point at Which an Alaska Native Blogger Loses It.
We’ve all been closely following Sarah Palin’s reaction to the plight of rural Alaskan villages over the past six weeks. There have been many Alaskan bloggers who have commented on this issue. But one in particular brings a unique perspective and insight into the situation. Writing Raven, an Alaska Native blogger at Alaska Real has given [...]
Rural Alaska in Crisis – Update from Nunam Iqua
I’m receiving regular updates from Ann Strongheart, our Mudflatter and Food Drive coordinator in the small village of Nunam Iqua (formerly Sheldon Point) which is relatively close to Emmonak, and several other small communities in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Region in Western Alaska. Here’s the latest news from Ann. UPDATE from Nunam Iqua!! Wow, y’all are definitely keeping [...]
Sarah Palin’s Personal Efforts on Behalf of Rural Alaska.
I suppose I could save myself some effort and make this post completely blank, but Alaskans were treated yesterday to a press conference from Governor Sarah Palin, so I suppose I should mention it. And I was pleased to see that a reporter asked exactly the question I would have asked the governor regarding the [...]
Grass Roots to Mainstream Media. Eyes on Rural Alaska.
Headline News on CNN today featured a story on the struggles of rural Alaskans. The story which began with families unable to keep their children and elders warm and fed, and feeling completely alone, is now on the most mainstream of mainstream media, the top story on CNN.com. We did it. I talked to Dennis Zaki [...]
Crisis in Rural Alaska Update – Meet Our Guest Blogger!
Embedded video from CNN Video You’ve all been witnessing the evolution that many of us in Alaska have seen since the nomination of our Governor for John McCains Vice Presidential running mate. We’ve watched how one small local story, moves to one blog, then another and another, and then to larger and larger newspapers, and [...]
Life in Nunam Iqua – Water.
A recent post by Ann Strongheart in the rural village of Nunam Iqua generated quite a bit of interest on this site, and the story was linked by Daily Kos and many other blogs. As is the case when we are introduced to a new culture, or a completely different way of life, we find [...]
A View of Rural Alaska – Part 1
Here is the first of several videos to come from Dennis Zaki’s trip to rural Alaska. Dennis’ trip was absolutely invaluable in bringing awareness to those living outside rural Alaska of the region, the people, and the unique challenges faced by their fellow Americans in that region of the country. As the topic of rural Alaska [...]
Bedtime in Alaska – Daily Wrap Up
The First Week – After seven days as president, 44% of those surveyed by Rasmussen “strongly approve” of the way Barack Obama is doing his job. So far, so good. Palin Gets Free Ad Time During Superbowl?? - Word has it that several pro-Palin military families here in Alaska were contacted to be part of [...]
Shopping Day in Nunam Iqua, Alaska.
I went shopping the other day. I zipped into Carrs on the way home from work, picked up some salad stuff, a couple loaves of bread, a box of Wheat Thins, and a few sweet potatos. The gas station was across the way, and I filled up at $2.33/gallon. Then I headed back to the [...]
Local News on KTUU Covers Emmonak.
Here’s the local coverage of the situation in Emmonak, including some video footage from Dennis Zaki. And speaking on the “we saw this coming” platform is Rep. Les Gara, who was featured heavily. I’m glad someone is out there reminding everyone that this was not an unpredictable surprise. It is also good to know that [...]
Rural Alaska Footage on KTUU Tonight.
Just got word from Dennis Zaki, that some of his footage was used on the 6:00 news on KTUU, and that on tonight’s newscast at 10pm, there will be footage of the tribal chairman saying thank you to the people who have helped. There will also be some footage of food donations being offloaded from [...]
