This Day in Alaska History-September 21st, 1891
Anchorage Museum Pauses Free Admission to Alaska Natives
We recently issued a press release announcing a new policy offering free general admission to Alaska Native visitors. I want to let the public know that we have made the decision to pause the policy to assure the program is implemented in the best way. The Anchorage Museum is a community asset, and we want […]
The Anchorage Museum now offers free general admission to Alaska Natives
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The Anchorage Museum now offers free general admission to Alaska Native individuals. “We prioritize strengthening relationships with Indigenous communities and expanding our representation of history guided by Indigenous voices and leadership,” says Anchorage Museum Director/CEO Julie Decker. “Free general admission for Alaska Native people is an active choice to honor these commitments as […]
Justice Department Awards Almost $70 Million in Grant Funding for Support Services for American Indian and Alaska Native Victims of Crime
The Justice Department announced Wednesday the awarding of $69,632,900 through 212 awards in the Department’s Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside (TVSSA) program, which provides support to American Indian and Alaska Native communities across the country to enhance services for victims of crime, consistent with the requirements of the Victims of Crime Act. These awards will fund […]