Maniilaq Association

10/30/2026

Slow down, check in with yourself, breathe, stretch, and enjoy gentle movement for grounding. Tundra House’s Mindful Movement Circle provides a space to relax, connect with yourself and others, and find a little calm in your day. All movements can be adapted to your comfort and ability. Come as you are to explore the connection between your mind and your body!

📍 Tundra House
322 Second St. — The building behind Church of God

🕐 1:30PM-2:30PM
Nov: 6, 9, 16, 23, 30
Dec: 7, 14, 21, 28

10/28/2026

📢 We are hiring! 📢

Maniilaq Association is seeking applicants for a Special Projects Manager based in Kotzebue, Alaska.

🔍 View the job description at: https://www.vscyberhosting3.com/maniilaq/Careers.aspx?req=2026%3aOTZ-251&type=JOBDESCR

☎️ Call Human Resources at 907-442-7660 for more information.

10/27/2026

October is National Pharmacy Month!

We want to take this opportunity to recognize and celebrate the dedicated pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, relief pharmacy technicians, and every member of the Maniilaq Service Area who help ensure patients receive the medications they need to live healthy, safe, and comfortable lives.

To all Maniilaq Pharmacy staff, past and present, at Maniilaq Health Center and in the village clinics, thank you for all you do.

10/27/2026

🎃 Trick or Treat! Join us for a spooktacular Halloween celebration at Maniilaq Association on Friday, October 30th from 3pm - 5pm. Come dressed in your best costume and enjoy some Halloween fun! 👻

📍Facilities include
▪️Maniilaq Health Center
▪️Ferguson Building
▪️Long Term Care
▪️Extended Facilities
▪️IT Department
▪️Public Health Nursing
▪️Workforce Development
▪️Putyuk Children's Home
▪️Family Crisis Center
▪️Housing
▪️Village Clinics

10/26/2026

💗 Breast Cancer Awareness Event 💗

Join the Maniilaq Cancer Program this Friday to spread awareness about breast cancer during Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

📅 Friday, October 30th
⏰ 11am – 1pm
📍 MHC Lobby

What to expect:
🎀 Wear PINK to show your support!
🎁 Raffle with Cancer Program swag prizes
🌸 Raffle for all women who are up to date on their mammogram by October 31st
🍽️ Food and drinks will be served
📖 Breast cancer information will be available

Early detection saves lives. If you're due for a mammogram, now is a great time to get it scheduled! Come by, bring a friend, and help us spread awareness. We hope to see you there!

10/26/2026

Wondering what’s happening at Tundra House this week? Take a look at all of our upcoming events and activities so you can plan ahead!

📍 Tundra House
322 Second St. — building behind Church of God

🕐 Tundra House is open 1:00–4:00 PM

🎉 Scheduled events are 1:30–2:30 PM

Tundra House is more than just scheduled events! Our space is available for folks to gather, play games, hang out, relax, connect with others, or just have somewhere welcoming to spend some time. ☕️🍪

Come check us out, bring a friend, and spread the word.

10/23/2026

❗Maniilaq Association will be closing early today at 2:30PM due to inclement weather. Village Clinics will be decided on a case-by-case basis. The Maniilaq Emergency Room will remain open as usual.❗

10/23/2026

❗Important notice❗

In light of the current weather conditions, the Kotzebue Health Fair for October 24, 2026 has been canceled.

Thank you for your understanding and please stay safe during this inclement weather.

🏥 Kotzebue Health Fair — Save the Date!

*Enter the drawing to win a free fill-up of heating fuel (53 gal)!*

Join us this weekend for a full day of free health services and community resources, including:

✅ Health Screenings — Point-of-care testing, blood draws, and vital signs checks, A1C testing

🍎 Food & Assistance Applications — On-site help with Fairbanks food box, DD referral, and Hardship Mitigation Food applications, plus a food box giveaway

💜 Family Crisis Center — Informational and promotional materials

🩺 Diabetes Education — Educational displays and kids' storytime activities

💼 HR — Learn about open positions and career opportunities, plus giveaways while supplies last

Stop by for free resources, giveaways, and to connect with departments from across Maniilaq!

📍 Kotzebue High School | 🕐 ~12:00pm – 5:00pm, Saturday, October 24th

10/22/2026

Maniilaq Behavioral Health is committed to supporting children, adults, and families impacted by natural disasters and community emergencies. Disaster counseling services provide a safe, supportive, and culturally responsive environment for individuals to process their experiences, manage stress, and navigate the emotional challenges that may arise following a disaster. Services include crisis support, individual and family counseling, coping skills development, emotional regulation, and connection to community resources. Our team recognizes that children and adults may respond differently to stressful events and provides age-appropriate, trauma-informed care tailored to each individual's needs.

Through compassion, resilience-building, and community connection, Maniilaq strives to promote emotional well-being, strengthen families, and support healing and recovery throughout the Northwest Arctic region.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to Maniilaq Behavioral Health with any questions, concerns, or requests for support. Whether you are seeking services for yourself, your child, a family member, or someone in your community, our team is here to listen, provide guidance, and help connect you with appropriate resources. We understand that recovery looks different for everyone, and no concern is too small to reach out about. We are here to support you, your family, and our communities every step of the way.

10/21/2026

Alaska consistently ranks among the highest in the nation for school-based and electronic bullying. According to the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) and national school reports, over 25% of Alaska high school students reported being bullied on school property, frequently placing Alaska at or near the highest rate in the country.

Maniilaq BHS will be visiting schools in the Northwest Arctic Borough and Point Hope to deliver an Anti-Bullying presentation to staff and students with the primary focus on students. The presentation is focused on identifying what Bullying is and how youth can prevent and S.T.O.P. bullying effectively and appropriately.