The 2nd annual Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference took place in Anchorage in May. It focused on Alaska’s role in leading the energy transition from established renewable sources to innovative and emerging technologies. The conference explored the future of energy in Alaska and on a global scale, the intersection of geopolitical upheaval with food and energy […]
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NMS Wows at the National Tribal Health Conference
The National Indian Health Board hosted the National Tribal Health Conference (NTHC) in Anchorage this May at the Dena’ina Center. NTHC is the premier gathering for American Indian and Alaska Native health policy and public health. It showcases the interconnectedness of policy, advocacy, and Indian health best practices. The weeklong event has speaker circuits, an […]
NMS Celebrates Chef Day!
For the past six years NMS has hosted NMS Chef Day in our K-12 program either in person or virtual with an NMS pre-recorded video. This special lunch event provides an opportunity for our staff to step out of the kitchen and teach students about nutrition, food preparation, kitchen safety, and careers in the culinary […]
Chef Loretta Barret Oden recognized by the Washington Post
Chef Loretta Barret Oden was recognized by the Washington Post in an editorial featuring Native American chefs. Loretta is the chef consultant at Thirty Nine Restaurant at the First American Museum (FAM), where NMS manages the restaurant, catering, event sales, security, and facilities maintenance. In the article, Loretta highlights the progress made around authenticity and […]
NMS Executive Chef Brad Harris and Chef Consultant Loretta Barrett Oden Craft Indigenous Menu for Private Event
On February 7, 2023, 100 people sat at beautifully adorned tables to experience an Indigenous Food Pathways of the Americas – themed dinner at the Virginia History Museum in Richmond, VA. The guests, privately invited museum executives and historians, attend this annual conference to celebrate America’s rich early history and the love of chocolate. The […]
Alyeska Pipeline awards NMS employee Patty Miller, the 2023 Atigun Award
NMS was thrilled to learn that Alyeska Pipeline awarded employee Patty Miller: Best Baker on the Line when they announced the 2023 Atigun Awards. Patty works at the Yukon River Response Base and is known for her warm hospitality, friendliness and the incredible effort she makes to ensure that all employees are welcomed and addressed […]