News March 5, 2021

Acknowledging the pain

When the people entrusted to keep us safe instead hurt and humiliate those in crisis, our souls are crushed. Our Alaska Native colleagues ask us to help usher understanding, to see — really see — each other as human beings. We don't have all the solutions but we are listening and working to do more.

News February 26, 2021

Happenings: February 2021 roundup from the Foundation

With vaccinations going well in Alaska and COVID-19 testing readily available, let's hope we can soon find our new normal. Here's the latest from our world. Let us hear from you!

News February 19, 2021

Property sale to open path for Anchorage resource hub, solution for homelessness

People experiencing homelessness in Anchorage have long been drawn to the Third Avenue area for the basics of survival — food and shelter. Now this corner of town should become a place for transforming lives.

News February 18, 2021

Meet Rasmuson Foundation’s newest addition

A lifelong Alaskan from a rural village has joined Rasmuson Foundation as a program officer.

News February 8, 2021

In search of silver linings

Rasmuson Foundation is seeking examples of silver linings and lessons learned from the tough times we all experienced in 2020. If you have a story to share publicly, we would love to hear it.

News February 3, 2021

A new honor for Tlingit master artist Nathan Jackson

Tlingit master artist Nathan Jackson of Ketchikan is among 60 artists across 10 creative disciplines who will receive unrestricted, $50,000 cash awards from United States Artists in 2021.

News January 29, 2021

From the Desk of Diane: January 2021 roundup

Please check out highlights from our latest newsletter including a story on how Camp Fire’s rural Alaska program shifted during the pandemic.

News January 26, 2021

Lifelong Alaskan joins Rasmuson Foundation board

Angela Salazar, who grew up in Ketchikan and has spent much of her life giving back to the community, is the newest member of the Rasmuson Foundation board. She's the first to join from Ketchikan.

News January 14, 2021

Meetings announced for Alaska artists seeking awards

We are offering a series of workshops and informational meetings to help Alaskans apply for an Individual Artist Award.

News January 12, 2021

With allies, we call for justice

We asked prominent Alaska leaders from many sectors to join us in making it clear where Alaskans stand when it comes to our beloved community. Here's the result.