Most of the Arctic, like most of the world, is commonly owned. With ownership comes the obligation to manage our resources for the benefit of the total. To do that, we must understand the reality, the richness, and the responsibility of the North.

– Governor Walter J. Hickel, Founder

2011 Beringia Days Conference

Thank you to all those who attended the 2011 Beringia Days Conference in Nome, Alaska!  We appreciate your feedback; please complete this online survey to help make next year's conference even better.

The 2011 Beringia Days Conference brought together 250 Russian and American Native peoples, scholars, reasearchers, environmentalists, and representatives of government and non-governmental organizations to celebrate the activities and projects of the Beringia Region. 

2011 Beringia Days Sponsors: Bering Straight Native Corporation, Eskimo Walrus Commission, North Slope Borough, Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation, Pacific Environment, Pew Charitable Trust, Sitnasuak, World Wildlife Fund, West High School  

A special thank you to: Alaska Nanuuq Commission, Alaska Reindeer Herders’ Association, Bering Air, City of Nome, Era Aviation, Kawerak, King Island Dancers, Landbridge Toll Booth, NACTEC, Nome Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Center, Nome Community Center, Nome-Belz High School, Pioneer Igloo #1, Solnyshko, TERRAgraphica