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The Blog: What Happens In the Community of Ouzinkie?

Meaningful Projects: You Win - We Win!
The community of Ouzinkie is embracing raffles as a creative and engaging way to support the development of their new Cultural Community Connectivity Center. By organizing regular raffles,
9 hours ago2 min read

Extraordinary Community Support in Ouzinkie, Alaska & Raffle
Ouzinkie Harbor. Photo by Larry Pestrikoff Nestled on the picturesque Spruce Island, Ouzinkie, Alaska, is a small village where the...
Mar 212 min read

Why SIDCO is Having a Raffle: A Fun and Exciting Initiative!
We're new at this and we've been working out the bugs, but the Spruce Island Development Corporation (SIDCO) is thrilled about our gaming...
Feb 122 min read

The iPad Raffle is Live!
Win an Apple iPad! As we look ahead to the new year, the team at Spruce Island Development Corporation Alaska (SIDCO) has some thrilling...
Jan 151 min read


VILLAGE OF OUZINKIE, ALASKA, SIDCO - MILITARY COLLABORATION
In August, 11 Soldiers from the 11th Airborne Division traveled to the remote Village of Ouzinkie, located on Spruce Island in the Kodiak Ar
Dec 18, 20245 min read

Exciting Raffle Announcements from Spruce Island Development Corporation: Connecting Community Through Health, Wellness, and Culture
Get the scoop on 2025 SIDCO raffles to support our mission. Every raffle entry will directly support the SIDCO mission of bringing health, w
Dec 13, 20242 min read


Balancing Nature and Technology: The Challenge of Progress on Spruce Island in Ouzinkie
The residents of Ouzinkie hold a deep reverence for nature. For generations, they have lived in harmony with the land and sea, respecting...
Sep 26, 20243 min read


Alutiiq Week & Ouzinkie
Alutiiq Week, is an annual celebration in Kodiak, Alaska that aims to honor and preserve the cultural heritage of the Alutiiq people. It...
Apr 2, 20241 min read


Cordova Times: Halibut Defense Alliance intervened on the side of NMFS
March 14, 2024 - Federal judge to rule on reduction in trawler halibut bycatch The Groundfish Forum, based in Seattle, filed its...
Mar 18, 20241 min read

OPINION: Ferries benefit all Alaskans by Duncan Fields
The M/V Tustumena, a 296-foot ferry of the Alaska Marine Highway System, departs Homer on Thursday evening, September 1, 2016. The Tusty...
Mar 4, 20243 min read


What Is Urban Level Internet Speed?
Urban level internet speed refers to the high-speed connectivity typically available in urban areas. It generally refers to fast and...
Jan 9, 20241 min read


Natural Creative Passion: Wisdom and Cultural Preservation
The isolated southwest community of Ouzinkie, Alaska, has a rich cultural tradition and heritage. Preserving and celebrating these...
Dec 27, 20232 min read


Silence Isn't Golden: Practicing the Art of Communication
It’s a culture shock to go from an isolated community of obscurity to High School or University in a busy city. It takes more than...
Dec 27, 20232 min read


Ouzinkie Church Foundation Project
Spruce Island Development Corporation (SIDCO) has an ongoing project for the repair and restoration of the Nativity of Our Lord Church in...
Oct 30, 20232 min read


Economic Development
SIDCO is committed to working toward ensuring there are jobs available for all those who wish to live and work here.
Aug 16, 20231 min read


Cultural Preservation
Our Alutiiq culture informs both our present values and the future we want to leave for our children.
Aug 16, 20231 min read


Community Infrastructure
SIDCO cares deeply about ensuring that Ouzinkie remains a vibrant and affordable place to live, work, and grow.
Aug 16, 20231 min read
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