JUNEAU, Alaska — Established in 1951, during the 20th Territorial Legislature, and signed into law by Governor Ernest Gruening, the Alaska Fishermen’s Fund is the only pre-statehood dedicated fund still in existence today. “Since inception, the Alaska Fishermen’s Fund has successfully stood the test of time and has benefitted thousands of injured mariners. It is exciting […]
Independence Day or the day more commonly known as Fourth of July is a federal holiday that commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on that day in 1776 when the United States declared its independence from Great Britain. The Fourth of July is by far the most popular and celebrated holiday of the […]
Indigenous rights organization Native Movement, and the grassroots group Defend the Sacred AK, are co-hosting a 90-minute virtual celebration and rally for Indigneous Peoples Day, October 12 @ 12:00. Featuring music from Alaska Native Artists Mark Brown, Nanieezh Peter, Torin Jacobs and a special performance by Portugal. The Man. EMCEEs Naaweiyaa Tagaban & Ruth […]
Why do Americans celebrate Labor Day? Labor Day is a national holiday, created to honor U.S. workers and their contribution to the economy. Many Americans use the day to celebrate the end of summer and would be surprised to know the day has its roots in the labor movement of the late 1800s. How […]
WHAT: Elizabeth Peratrovich Day Celebration at Alaska Pacific University WHEN: Monday, February 17, 2020, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM WHERE: Alaska Pacific University, Atwood Center Rasmuson Hall, 4455 University Drive, Anchorage, AK 99508 WHO: Alaska Pacific University, Anchorage Tribes Tlingit and Haida Indians of Alaska, and Native People’s Action – This event is […]
WHAT: Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration at Alaska Pacific University WHEN: Monday, October 14, 2019, 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM WHERE: Alaska Pacific University, Moseley Sports Center, 4400 University Drive, Anchorage, AK 99508 WHO: Alaska Pacific University, Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, Alaska Native Brotherhood Camp #87, Alaska Native Heritage Center, Anchorage Museum, Native Peoples Action […]
On Tuesday night, Anchorage residents gathered to celebrate National Drive Electric Week and learn more about the national and local market for electric vehicles. National Drive Electric Week is a nationwide celebration to heighten awareness of today’s widespread availability of plug-in vehicles and highlight the benefits of all-electric and plug-in hybrid-electric cars, trucks, motorcycles, and […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to host a massive “Salute to America” extravaganza on the nation’s 243rd birthday has some critics calling for an investigation into how taxpayer money may have been used to finance the event. Trump played host Thursday evening in Washington for what he called “The Show of a […]
CARENTAN, FRANCE — Ceremonies took place Wednesday to mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day, when Allied forces landed approximately 156,000 troops in Normandy in Nazi-occupied France. Thousands of military personnel and civilians have taken part in reenactments of famous battles and landmark events across the Normandy region. D-Day veterans who took part in the invasion have […]