Alaska Day October 18, 2020 WHEREAS, on October 18, 1867, Alaska officially became a United States Territory after the formal transfer from Russia; and WHEREAS, the United States purchased Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million in March of 1867, however the formal transfer did not officially occur until October of that same year; and WHEREAS, this formal transfer was observed […]
Alaska Territorial Guard Day October 18, 2020 WHEREAS, following the attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941, Alaska Territorial Governor and statesman, Ernest Gruening, laid the foundation for the Alaska Territorial Guard (ATG), which later became the first line of defense if an attack on Alaska were to occur; and WHEREAS, initially the ATG, was comprised of over 6,000 volunteers, the majority […]
Dunleavy’s Address to Alaska Federation of Natives 2020 Convention October 15, 2020 October 15, 2020 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today addressed the Alaska Federation of Natives 2020 Convention virtually, speaking on the topics of public health in the face of a global pandemic, strides made in public safety, a cooperative partnership ensuring educational success, and his commitment to the Alaska Native community. Key excerpts […]
🎥 2020 Alaska Federation of Natives Address October 15, 2020 As prepared for delivery: Governor Mike Dunleavy: Good morning Alaskans. It’s truly an honor to address you today. This year has been tough on all of us. From fishing villages to remote communities, no part of our state has been immune to the impacts of COVID-19. This pandemic has greatly disrupted all of our […]
🎥 2020 Commercial Fishing Season October 7, 2020 During the 2020 commercial fishing season local governments, seafood processors, fishermen, and the state worked together to ensure our fishing season was safe and successful.