Community solar is a step forward for our state that can be unlocked with policy change. It democratizes the energy transition and allows more Alaskans access.
A Just Transition to an Indigenized Future
Native American Heritage Month is a time to reflect on a 10,000 year legacy of stewardship, and to look forward.
A message from the incoming Co-Executive Directors
It is a privilege and gift to work for a more just and sustainable Alaska beside the incredible staff, board, and supporters of The Alaska Center and The Alaska Center Education Fund. We are excited to take this next step and are grateful beyond measure for Polly’s decade of work and mentorship. Our hope is to continue her trajectory of …
Indigenous Peoples Day
Indigenous Peoples Day is on Monday. It was created as a state holiday through legislation signed into law in 2017 by former Governor Walker in a ceremony held during Utqiaġvik’s annual Nalukataq whaling festival. It replaces Columbus Day, and it is a small step toward atonement for the colonialism of our American and Alaskan history. On this Indigenous Peoples Day, …
Big Energy for Clean Energy
October is “National Energy Awareness Month,” designated by a decree from the late president George Herbert Walker Bush in 1991. We at The Alaska Center believe that every month gives us reason to promote energy efficiency and renewable energy production, considering what is at stake without a rapid global transition to low-carbon energy sources. The recent storms that battered the …
Moving Through Climate Anxiety
AYEA will be part of the Global Youth Climate Strike on September 23 in Anchorage Town Square from 1:00-3:00 pm.
A Constitutional Convention would be costly and dangerous.
A Constitutional Convention today would be good for fanning the flames of division but bad for Alaska. Why we endorse voting No on One.
BREAKING NEWS: Our next chapter of leadership!
We are excited to announce the selection of Victoria Long-Leather and Chantal de Alcuaz as Co-Executive Directors of The Alaska Center (AKC) and The Alaska Center Education Fund (AKCEF).
Labor Day: Clean Energy Union Jobs for Climate
There is a massive opportunity for good jobs for Alaskans in creating a clean energy future.
Support Black Business Month
August is Black Business Month, a time to celebrate and amplify Black leadership in economic development and entrepreneurship across the country.