The award recognizes ANHC’s impact in promoting an understanding, respect and appreciation of Alaska Native cultures ANCHORAGE, Alaska — In recognition of its commitment to sustaining Alaska Native cultures, the Alaska Native Heritage Center is awarded the Museum Institutional Excellence Award as part of the Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries and Museums’ 2023 International Guardians of Culture and Lifeways […]
HB 126 signed into law at Alaska Native Brotherhood/Alaska Native Sisterhood event ANCHORAGE – Saturday, House Bill 126 was signed into law during a meeting of the Alaska Native Brotherhood/Alaska Native Sisterhood Grand Camp at Alaska Pacific University. The legislation permanently establishes November as Alaska Native Heritage Month. HB 126 was broadly supported in both […]
JUNEAU – Senator Elvi Gray-Jackson (D-Anchorage) and Senator Donald Olson (D-Golovin) introduced legislation Wednesday declaring November as Alaska Native Heritage month to acknowledge the vast contributions Alaska Natives made in the past, the present, and the future for this state. It also provides an opportunity to educate and bring awareness to all Alaskans the […]
[dropcap]W[/dropcap]ASHINGTON, D.C. –The Senate recently passed S.Res.444, legislation recognizing the heritage, culture, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women in the United States. U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Tom Udall (D-NM) introduced this legislation to celebrate the accomplishments and call attention to the interests of indigenous women across the nation. […]
