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The number of COVID-19 cases in Alaska remains relatively low, but the high rate of infection makes it a coronavirus hotspot. While urban centers are hit hard, many remote villages remain virus free. Also, the commercial fishing industry remains up and running posing a continuing threat to residents in port communities. Is there a single health protection policy that can apply to a places as vast and diverse as Alaska?
Guests:
Dr. Pearl Brower (North Slope Inupiaq) – president of Iḷisaġvik College
Evon Peter (Gwich’in and Koyukon) – vice chancellor for rural, community and Native education at the University of Alaska Fairbanks
Robert Clark (Yupik) – president and CEO of the Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation
Break 1 music: Joy (song) RiverFlowz (artist) RiverFlowz Rural Recordings Atauciq (album)
Break 2 music: Blackfoot (song) Algin Scabby Robe (artist) Along The Way: Round Dance Songs (album)
