Congratulations to Alaska Mental Health Consumer Web on their beautiful new website! We enjoyed working with their team to create a website that is welcoming and convenient for everyone. Alaska Mental Health Consumer Web in Anchorage, Alaska serves many people, including those with mental health issues, and/or drug and alcohol abuse who are often homeless. The Web…
The state organization representing over 100 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) in Alaska. CRNAs practice in every setting where anesthesia is available and are the primary providers of anesthesia care in rural America including rural Alaska. They administer every type of anesthetic, and provide care for every type of surgery or procedure, from open heart to…
Northwest Inupiat Housing Authority (NIHA) is a completely nonprofit organization committed to supporting the local community and Alaska Natives in the NANA region. NIHA offers programs designed to help low-income tribal member families in Kotzebue, Alaska, including new construction and rental assistance programs. NIHA is funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
It has been thousands of years since the Kenaitze Indian Tribe’s people, the Kahtnuht’ana Dena’ina, first inhabited the Kenai Peninsula. They call this area Yaghanen, the good land. After many challenges throughout the years, today the tribe is proud to say Naqantugheduł – the tide is coming in. The tide is coming in because it…
In response to salmon declines, Bering Sea Fishermen’s Association and regional Native organizations joined with state and federal agencies to create the AYK SSI, a proactive science-based program working cooperatively to identify and address the critical salmon research needs facing this region. AYK SSI is the largest example of co-management of research funding addressing salmon…
The Cook Inlet Regional Citizens Advisory Council represents the citizens of Cook Inlet in promoting environmentally safe marine transportation and oil facility operations. In the aftermath of the Exxon oil spill, Congress crafted a comprehensive oil spill prevention bill, the Oil Pollution Act (OPA) of 1990. Under OPA 90, two regional citizen advisory councils were…
The Alaska Arts & Culture Foundation strives to develop resources and provide services to support the arts in Alaska and advance the mission of the Alaska State Council on the Arts. AACF currently manages three funds to support the arts in Alaska: The Connie Boochever Arts Endowment; the Helen Walker Performing Artists Fund; and the…
Since its beginnings, ACHP Alaska has and continues to provide education in energy-efficient building technology throughout the State of Alaska. All ACHP Alaska workshops, publications, and projects are designed specifically for Northern regions. These regions have very diverse climatic zones with extreme temperatures, as well as precipitation, soil, and cultural differences. All of these factors…
Best Beginnings is a public-private partnership that mobilizes people and resources to ensure all Alaska children begin school ready to succeed. Through support from businesses, foundations, nonprofits, government, and individuals, Best Beginnings: Supports parents as a child’s first teacher. Advocates for high quality, affordable, and accessible child care and early learning programs for all families…
