Being Alaskan: The Local MacGyver
Joe Williamson embodies a classic Alaska skillset: doing the best you can with what you’ve got.
Bright Spots
Teens Change the Conversation
In Bethel, Teens Acting Against Violence are leading the way toward community change.
Being Alaskan: “Every kid is your kid”
To Coach Tra, Anchorage is one big community where everybody looks out for everyone.
More than books
A new septic system keeps a valuable community "third space" open in Anchor Point.
Passion to Purpose: Where We Plant
Hoonah Indian Association's a Kawduwahaa yé (“Where We Plant”) Greenhouse provides fresh produce and local opportunities for learning.
Play it again, Juneau
The Rolls Royce of timpani, a Tlingit opera, and Juneauites opening up their homes for outside musicians, all in Juneau Symphony's Bright Spot.
Being Alaskan: Sharing What We Have Is “Second Nature”
Kelsey explained that caring for people this way is a core Alaska Native value that influences Alaska's culture as a whole.
Permanent, not temporary: How Sitka built Hítx’i Sáani
"The impact is visible, not just in the physical structures, but in the 'mindset change' of hope observed in our new residents."
‘Where the sun comes in from all sides’
Sealaska Heritage Institute Arts campus showcases the artistry and cultural heritage of Southeast Alaska.
Without work, who are we?
Before Lisa Busch went on sabbatical in 2022, she had three goals: meditate, spend time with older relatives and row. She did all that and more.
Time to breathe, rest and learn
Darlene Supplee said the time away gave her “time to breathe, learn, rest,” so she could return to Alaska stronger and better.
‘Just sign up:’ Whole team benefits from a leadership sabbatical
Mariya Lovishchuk, executive director of the Glory Hall shelter program in Juneau, Alaska, says she had been going at full speed for years before receiving time off through a sabbatical award in 2022.
Little things make a big difference
OPT-In Kiana: They got a small grant for a four-wheeler to pick up freight at the airport, move items between buildings, make meals accessible to youth and shuttle people back and forth to the airport. Lately it was...
How a giant indoor space became an essential part of life
The Dome: For many in Anchorage, this large walking, running playland has become an essential part of life. We helped repair it after a devastating collapse.
A home at last: Feeling blessed
Catholic Social Services helps Alaskans find a home of their own.
In a pandemic, we came together to supply Alaska
This project supplied Alaska with masks, gloves and cleaning supplies in the pandemic's early days.
