In memory

Announcement December 15, 2020

A friendship with Terrence Cole

When Elmer Rasmuson needed someone to help with his books on banking and Alaska pioneers, he turned to a historian who knew the characters and the issues: Terrence Cole.

Blog post November 12, 2020

Missing Mollie Boyer: A passion for stewardship of our environment

Through a guest post by Sen. Shelley Hughes, we remember a wonderful nonprofit partner, Mollie Boyer: "Our hearts are saddened but as Mollie would want, we will carry on with great joy the art of recycling."

Blog post September 28, 2020

Remembering our friend, Jake Adams

Diane Kaplan remembers her many visits in Utqiaġvik with Jake Adams, whose care for the people of his region materialized in improved quality of life in so many ways.

Blog post May 18, 2020

Remembering Byron Mallott

I can’t remember how many times Byron provided advice, stood up for me, showed up for me, hosted me, fished with me.

News March 13, 2020

She led the way for Army women. Now she’s in the Hall of Fame.

For a woman who stood 5 foot 2, Mary Louise Rasmuson might not have looked like a barrier-busting force to be reckoned with. But that’s exactly who she was.

News January 23, 2020

Remembering a great artist, Ron Senungetuk

We are mourning the loss this week of Iñupiaq carver and metalsmith Ron Senungetuk, who founded the Native Art Center at the University of Alaska Fairbanks and was the Foundation's 2008 Distinguished Artist.

News December 16, 2019

The secret of Mel

A celebration of life for Mel Sather will be held on Wednesday, Dec.18, 2019, at 4 p.m., at the Alaska Native Heritage Center. Those close to Mel or the Foundation are welcome to attend. Instead of flowers, consider supporting the next generations of broadcasters through a fund at The Alaska Community Foundation created in memory of Mel.

News November 8, 2019

Remembering Richard Nelson: author, soundscape artist, cultural anthropologist

Richard Nelson's friends saw him as a rare soul, wise and joyful, full of light and as connected to the earth and sea as anyone could be. He died on Nov. 4, 2019.

News October 29, 2018

Remembering Bill Tsurnos: ‘Builder of men’ committed to powerful and meaningful change

Note: Bill Tsurnos came to Alaska in 2007 to help Cook Inlet Tribal Council start Chanlyut Enterprises Inc., a recovery and prison reentry program that offers men a new beginning away from self-destructive behavior.  He ran the program until his death on Oct.