Podcasts about rasmuson foundation

The Anchorage Daily News is the most widely read newspaper in Alaska. When journalists are writing a news story, photos can be just as important as the stories themselves. ADN staff photographer Marc Lester has been working with the paper for over 25 years taking photos for news, sports, feature stories, and standalone pictures of nature in Alaska.  ATMI producer Micheal Hunter sat down with Marc to talk about his work. They discuss Marc's early days as a photographer, some of the standout moments in his career, and his advice for budding journalists. Hosted by Xander Rose. Written and produced by Taylor Heckart. Music by Kendrick Whiteman and Devin Shreckengost.  This episode was made possible with funding from Rasmuson Foundation through the Arts in Education Fund, administered by the Alaska State Council on the Arts. The views expressed in this program do not necessarily represent the views of our sponsors. Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena'ina people, whose land we work on.

In our last episode, ATMI producers Cat Whited, Mo Spooner, and Elle Engel discussed the 2025 Oscar nominations. Now that the awards have been handed out, they're back to talk about the results. They discuss the big award winners, their thoughts on Conan O'Brien as the host for the night, and whether they think the Oscars in general reflect their taste in movies. Hosted and produced by Indigo Schlee. Music by Kendrick Whiteman and Devin Shreckengost. Film Club was made possible with funding from the Rasmuson Foundation through the Arts in Education Fund, administered by the Alaska State Council on the Arts.  With additional support from the Alaska Center for Excellence in Journalism Fund at the Alaska Community Foundation. The views expressed in this program do not necessarily represent the views of our sponsors.  Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena'ina people, whose land we work on.

It's award season, so it's time to talk about the 2025 Oscar Nominations! ATMI producers Cat Whited, Mo Spooner, and Elle Engel sat down to go through some of the main Oscar categories. They talked about what they think will win versus what they hope will win, shine a light on movies that were not nominated, and their favorite films and performances of last year. Hosted by Eleanor Poe. Music by Kendrick Whiteman and Devin Shreckengost. Film Club was made possible with funding from the Rasmuson Foundation through the Arts in Education Fund, administered by the Alaska State Council on the Arts.  With additional support from the Alaska Center for Excellence in Journalism Fund at the Alaska Community Foundation. The views expressed in this program do not necessarily represent the views of our sponsors.  Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena'ina people, whose land we work on.

Mike talks with Gretchen Guess President and CEO of Rasmuson Foundation.

At the Bathhouse: Tenakee Tells Tales In this episode, Sitka Tells Tales travels to Tenakee Springs to share stories revolving around a focal point in the community, the public hot mineral springs. As stories and readings from Linda Buckley, Carlene & Kevin Allred, Dave Zeiger-Wagner, Ann Symons, Kathleen Moore & Becky Meiers reflect, it is not just a place to soak, but also to sing and think in and connect with each other. Tenakee Springs is a small community of about 100 -150 people located on Chichagof Island in Southeast Alaska This episode and the Tenakee event also celebrates the KCAW Raven Radio translator upgrade project, Major funding for the upgrade project from the Murdock Charitable Trust and Rasmuson Foundation. Original broadcast on kcaw.org August 20th, 2024 Edited by Ellen Frankenstein Sound Mix/Design/Additional Editing Dave Emmert Hosts: Ellen Frankenstein & Rachel Myron Music by Linda Buckley, Laura Strong, Carlene Allred, Dave and Anke. An Artchange, Inc. & KCAW Raven Radio Production. Sitka Tells Tales Website Sitka Tells Tales on Facebook @14milesalaska on Instagram kcaw.org

In this episode of The Must Read Alaska Show, host John Quick interviews Gretchen Guess, the new President and CEO of Rasmuson Foundation. Gretchen shares insights on how her previous roles as an elected official in Alaska, including serving as a member of the state legislature and president of the Anchorage School Board, have prepared her for this leadership position. Gretchen discusses the vital role Rasmuson Foundation plays in Alaska, supporting communities through grant programs and initiatives since its founding in 1955. She explains the Foundation's mission to empower Alaskans to help each other and highlights its historical significance, rooted in the legacy of Swedish immigrants Jenny Olson and Edward Anton Rasmuson. The conversation delves into Gretchen's efforts to make the Foundation more accessible to people across Alaska, ensuring that its benefits reach diverse communities statewide. She also shares what excites her most about the Foundation's future and her vision for fostering thriving cultures and communities throughout Alaska. Tune in for an engaging discussion on the impact and aspirations of Rasmuson Foundation under Gretchen's leadership. Check them out here: https://rasmuson.org/ 

In this episode of the First Day Podcast, host Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed.D. is joined by Diane Kaplan, Senior Fellow at Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. In a revealing discussion on the nuances of nonprofit collaboration, Diane shares her insights from her extensive experience with the Rasmuson Foundation. She illustrates the power of strategic partnerships in leveraging the foundation's impact far beyond its initial financial capabilities. Starting from its roots as a small bank in Alaska, the Foundation under Kaplan's leadership, utilized collaboration as a key mechanism to expand its influence and effectiveness in serving the community. Kaplan elaborates on the Foundation's strategic approach to broaden its reach and impact through active collaborations across Alaska and beyond. By initiating the "educational tour of Alaska for grantmakers," the Foundation not only showcased the unique challenges faced by the Alaskan communities but also successfully attracted substantial external funding. This innovative approach resulted in over $400 million in contributions aimed at addressing local needs, demonstrating the significant potential of well-orchestrated partnerships in philanthropy. Highlighting the lessons learned through these collaborations, Kaplan stresses the importance of having all parties involved contribute and learn from the philanthropic process. She points out that physically bringing potential donors to see the challenges and opportunities firsthand radically improves understanding and commitment to support. This model of engagement has not only facilitated substantial financial support but has also fostered long-lasting relationships between various stakeholders, enhancing the overall effectiveness and sustainability of philanthropic endeavors in Alaska.

Tonight on the KRBD Evening Report….Two Ketchikan residents have been awarded Individual Artist Awards from the Rasmuson Foundation, recovery efforts have been called off for a small plane that crashed near Yakutat enroute to Ketchikan, and black cod are a growing problem for state salmon hatcheries.

Mayor Bronson's shelter project funded by five million taxpayers dollars seems like an episode of the Sopranos. Governor Mike Dunleavy has a sexual harassment coverup problem. We talk Alaska's judiciary and the judges on the ballot. A book about Leslie Jordan and the Rasmuson Foundation is doing amazing work.

Homer is welcoming its first cruise ship in two years this Sunday; the Alaska World Arts Festival – which starts today in Homer – brings together artists and audiences for two weeks of art, culture and ideas; and an Alutiiq artist from the village of Larsen Bay on Kodiak Island is one of this year's Rasmuson Foundation award winners.

John Quick sits down with Diane Kaplan, longtime  CEO of the Rasmuson Foundation, to talk about what the foundation does, how it started, and how nonprofits can apply for grants.    The show is sponsored by: Paid for by Gungurstein For Senate.

Today's episode features a panel discussion celebrating Elizabeth Peratrovitch Day.  GBH Kids, producer of Molly of Denali, the Rasmuson Foundation and Alaska Public Media partnered together to host an event to honor the important figure in Alaska's history and to view a special Elizabeth Peratrovich episode of Molly of Denali. RECORDED: Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at the […]

Today's episode features a panel discussion celebrating Elizabeth Peratrovitch Day.  GBH Kids, producer of Molly of Denali, the Rasmuson Foundation and Alaska Public Media partnered together to host an event to honor the important figure in Alaska's history and to view a special Elizabeth Peratrovich episode of Molly of Denali. RECORDED: Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at the […]

In this episode of Our Grandparent's Teachings, our host Daanax.ils'eik (Chuck Miller) shares about the Sitka Native Education Program (SNEP) that was started in the 1970s. We will hear about the founders of SNEP and its history from the beginning. We will also hear from a few of the programs first students, Kaax'áxooskaa (Lillian Young) and Kichnaalxh (Larry Garrity), and the impact SNEP had on them. Included, you will hear songs from the Gajaa Heen Dance group and some archived stories. Please tune in and join us as we learn about this rich way of life.  If you have a story you would like to share, please reach out to storytelling@kcaw.org. The radio version airs live on 91.1 & 104.7 FM on the first Tuesday of the month at 7 PM AKST (8 PM Pacific Time) on KCAW from Sitka, Alaska, on Lingít Aaní land. Produced in collaboration with the Sitka Tribe of Alaska, Artchange, Inc. & KCAW. Raven Radio Technical support for Our Grandparents' Teachings was made possible in part with funding from the Rasmuson Foundation administered by the Alaska State Council for the Arts and Artchange Inc.

In this newscast: Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation's executive director was removed from her position; Kevin Meyer has been the focus of criticism from conservatives unhappy with last year's election; Rasmuson Foundation gives funding to Juneau's domestic and sexual violence shelter; Alaska crab boat captain who was on "Deadliest Catch" admitted to dealing heroin; Preliminary report on a fatal crash in Kodiak comes out

Episode 7- After the Harvest In this episode of Our Grandparent's Teachings, our host Chuck Miller explains how winter fits into the cycle of Tlingit way of life. Autumn is for hard work during the harvesting season and after the harvest, in December, is a time of reflection, community sharing and storytelling. In this episode we get back to traditional storytelling with the help of our guest speaking, Shaagunaastaa (Bob Sam), an iconic Tlingit storyteller who has traveled across the U.S and Europe sharing legends and Tlingit history for a wide audience. We will also hear from the archives from one of the most revered Tlingit elders from the 1970s as well as songs from the Kaagaanwaan and Kiks'adi clans and some reflections. Please join us and we hope you enjoy this rich history. If you have a story you would like to share, please reach out to storytelling@kcaw.org. The radio version airs live on 91.1 & 104.7 FM on the first Tuesday of the month at 7 PM AKST (8 PM Pacific Time) on KCAW from Sitka, Alaska, on Lingít Aaní land. Produced in collaboration with the Sitka Tribe of Alaska, Artchange, Inc. & KCAW. Raven Radio Technical support for Our Grandparents' Teachings was made possible in part with funding from the Rasmuson Foundation administered by the Alaska State Council for the Arts and Artchange Inc.

Episode 6 - Origin Stories - “Will the Time Ever Come?” In this episode of Our Grandparent's Teachings, we will hear from Koowaayeik (Kathy Hope-Erickson) and her brother Gerry Hope as they share about their late brother Andrew Hope III and his life's work uncovering the historical migratory patterns of the Coastal People that were the first inhabitants of Southeast Alaska. Listen to learn about how our iconic volcano (Mt Edgecumbe) was a beacon for traveling Tlingit tribes. Our host, Daanax.ils'eik (Chuck Miller), will share the legend of the first encounters with the People from Under the Clouds. Please join us as we share our origins through interviews, legends, and songs. We hope you enjoy it. Gunalcheesh. If you have a story you would like to share, please reach out to storytelling@kcaw.org. The radio version airs live on 91.1 & 104.7 FM on the first Tuesday of the month at 7 PM AKST (8 PM Pacific Time) on KCAW from Sitka, Alaska, on Lingít Aaní land. Produced in collaboration with the Sitka Tribe of Alaska, Artchange, Inc. & KCAW. Raven RadioTechnical support for Our Grandparents' Teachings was made possible in part with funding from the Rasmuson Foundation administered by the Alaska State Council for the Arts and Artchange Inc.

This episode of Our Grandparent's Teaching's explores the Alaskan holiday of Reconciliation Day or otherwise known as Alaska Day on October 18th. This date commemorates the sale of Alaska from Russia to the United States. We hear from our host, Daanax.ils'eik (Chuck Miller), and guest speakers X'asheech Tlaa (Louise Brady) and Matt Jackson about their views on the impact this sale had on Native Alaskan communities and whether it was even a legal transaction. We will also hear from our archives, a few songs and a poem by Pauline Duncan. Please join us as we explore a sale that changed the course of history in Alaska. If you have a story you would like to share, please reach out to storytelling@kcaw.org. The radio version airs live on 91.1 & 104.7 FM on the first Tuesday of the month at 7 PM AKST (8 PM Pacific Time) on KCAW from Sitka, Alaska, on Lingít Aaní land. Produced in collaboration with the Sitka Tribe of Alaska, Artchange, Inc. & KCAW. Raven RadioTechnical support for Our Grandparents' Teachings was made possible in part with funding from the Rasmuson Foundation administered by the Alaska State Council for the Arts and Artchange Inc.

When the state's health department website was breached earlier this year, cyberattackers had access to the private health information of Alaskans, There's no title for the screenplay yet, but now X̱'unei Lance Twitchell has a fellowship from the Rasmuson Foundation to realize a longtime dream, to bring a true story to life about how Native boarding schools systematically tried to kill indigenous languages,  A Belgian woman is trying to set a record for being the youngest ever to fly solo around the world. The airport in Juneau will be her first stopover in the state,  A coalition of Southeast tribes and the region's largest Native corporation are creating an endowment designed to support indigenous-led conservation and economic development,  As the spread of the delta variant continues unabated in much of the U.S., public health leaders have approved healthcare rationing in Idaho and parts of Alaska and Montana, Interior Secretary Deb Haaland is moving the headquarters of the Bureau of Land Management back to the nation's capital after two years in Colorado. 

This episode of Our Grandparents Teachings explores the concept of Restorative Justice. We hear our host, Daanax.ils'eik (Chuck Miller), share his experiences with Peacemaking Ceremonies and the importance of the Guwakaan (deer). He will share some archived recordings of peacemaking songs from the 1970s and then we will hear from local artist and restorative justice facilitator, Cayla Pook. Cayla shares her experiences with restorative justice in her work here in Sitka and how her practices were influenced by learning from her elders. Gunalcheesh! If you have a story you would like to share, please reach out to storytelling@kcaw.org. The radio version airs live on 91.1 & 104.7 FM on the first Tuesday of the month at 7 PM AKST (8 PM Pacific Time) on KCAW from Sitka, Alaska, on Lingít Aaní land. Produced in collaboration with the Sitka Tribe of Alaska, Artchange, Inc. & KCAW. Raven RadioTechnical support for Our Grandparents' Teachings was made possible in part with funding from the Rasmuson Foundation administered by the Alaska State Council for the Arts and Artchange Inc.

Welcome to the first episode of a new storytelling program produced in collaboration with the Sitka Tribe of Alaska, Artchange, Inc. & KCAW, Raven Radio. Daanax.ils'eik (Chuck Miller) will host “Our Grandparents' Teachings”. This program will help keep Tlingit stories alive through storytelling and education. Join us as we celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Southeast Alaska. This episode we will hear from revered elders who will teach us about the meaning of the word “Tlingit" as well as traditional drumming songs and Raven Legends. If you have a story you would like to share, please reach out to storytelling@kcaw.org. The radio version airs live on 91.1 & 104.7 FM on the first Tuesday of the month at 7 PM AKST (8 PM Pacific Time) on KCAW from Sitka, Alaska, on Lingít Aaní land. Produced in collaboration with the Sitka Tribe of Alaska, Artchange, Inc. & KCAW. Raven RadioTechnical support for Our Grandparents' Teachings was made possible in part with funding from the Rasmuson Foundation administered by the Alaska State Council for the Arts and Artchange Inc.

This episode explores the legacy of Alaska Native Women and the strength and leadership they have provided within mushing, politics, education and advocacy. We will hear from Sitka's Crystal Duncan as she leads us through the “Honoring Elizabeth Peratrovich” Project and the many legacies of the women who followed in her footsteps. One of those women being Pauline Duncan who will share a poem she wrote. Included in this episode are multiple songs composed by our host, Chuck Miller. The episode finishes with revered elder, Ethel Makinen, as she shares the Loonk Legend recorded in the 1970. IIf you have a story you would like to share, please reach out to storytelling@kcaw.org. The radio version airs live on 91.1 & 104.7 FM on the first Tuesday of the month at 7 PM AKST (8 PM Pacific Time) on KCAW from Sitka, Alaska, on Lingít Aaní land. Produced in collaboration with the Sitka Tribe of Alaska, Artchange, Inc. & KCAW. Raven RadioTechnical support for Our Grandparents' Teachings was made possible in part with funding from the Rasmuson Foundation administered by the Alaska State Council for the Arts and Artchange Inc.

This episode of Our Grandparents' Teachings celebrates the summer harvest of Salmon, Xáat. We will hear from Herman Davis as he shares memories of salmon fishing over the years. Our host, Chuck Miller, will share the legends of salmon boy and when Raven released the fish. You will hear a few archival recordings of a Coho song and a Kaagwaantan song as well as a poem written by Pauline Duncan. If you have a story you would like to share, please reach out to storytelling@kcaw.org. The radio version airs live on 91.1 & 104.7 FM on the first Tuesday of the month at 7 PM AKST (8 PM Pacific Time) on KCAW from Sitka, Alaska, on Lingít Aaní land. Produced in collaboration with the Sitka Tribe of Alaska, Artchange, Inc. & KCAW. Raven RadioTechnical support for Our Grandparents' Teachings was made possible in part with funding from the Rasmuson Foundation administered by the Alaska State Council for the Arts and Artchange Inc.

Rasmuson Foundation, DHSS, The Alaska Community Foundation, nonprofit organizations, Tribes, communities and faith-based organizations came together to fund summer camps for Alaska’s youth. ACF will administer the collaborative fund to support day camps, outdoor camps, culture camps, faith-based camps, museum camps and learning pods across the state. 62 grants totaling $1.26 million were awarded for […]

Alaska is the northern west state of America. The state is known for its extraordinary wildlife and picturesque scenery including glaciers, fjords, mountains, and lakes. A large state with only a population of 700,000 with most of the population living is the native Americans. Today we bring you the President & CEO of Rasmuson Foundation of Alaska, Diane Kaplan who talks about the beauty of Alaska and the issues that prevail in the state. With a large number of native populations, many Alaskan people suffer from alcoholism. Diane talks about the work her foundation is doing to support alcoholism and homelessness in Alaska and shares the history of Alaska for our viewers. Tune in and learn more! Find us on: Facebook - http://facebook.com/followtbcy/ Twitter - http://twitter.com/followtbcy/ Instagram - http://instagram.com/followtbcy/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tbcy/support

In this episode, guest Stephen Qacung Blanchett will talk about how he started his journey in music and what it is like to work in music. Stephen is a member of the music group Pamyua. He is a graduate of the University of Alaska Anchorage with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Alaska Native Studies. He is a 2019 Dance/USA Fellowship recipient, a 2019 & 2016 recipient of the Rasmuson Foundation's Artist Fellowship, and a 2015 National Artist Fellowship recipient through the Native Arts and Culture Foundation.

While Christiane’s fiction writing is awesome, it takes a back seat to her real-life experiences that inspired her to write two children’s book. When you listen to her ongoing story of her wrongfully convicted husband by a group of corrupt government officials in Alaska, you will be shocked. Give it a listen and let me know in the comments what you think. Christiane also tells you about her experiences and gives some pro tips on kickstarter programs and grant applications to help with writing books. Christiane Joy Allison is an author/activist from Wasilla, Alaska, with half a dozen beautiful nephews and nieces who inspire her writing of children's picture books. She also writes fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and spiritual works. She is a Rasmuson Foundation 2018 Individual Artist Project Award recipient. She has an MBA in Management & Strategy through Western Governors University and a BA in Journalism & Public Communications from the University of Alaska Anchorage. She spends her days: writing, fighting for the release of her wrongfully convicted spouse, and advocating for justice reform. https://www.allisonpublishing.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Christiane-Joy-Allison/e/B078JD9RQC

Jeff was joined by Diane Kaplan, President and CEO of the Rasmuson Foundation. They discuss how she came to Alaska, her time working in radio, how she became affiliated with the Rasmuson Foundation, the role of the foundation and how they function, how much money they give out in grants, and their role in the homelessness issue in Anchorage.  

Wayne Price’s artistry as a wood carver in the Tlingit tradition of the Pacific Northwest Coast is recognized the world over. His work, which ranges from restoring or duplicating historic totem poles to creating oceangoing dugout canoes with ancient traditional techniques, has been displayed throughout Canada and his native Alaska and as far away as Japan, where one of his canoes is on permanent display at the Hokkaido Museum. This past April, the Rasmuson Foundation, which each year recognizes one Alaska artist for a lifetime of creative excellence and outstanding contribution to the state’s arts and culture, named Wayne its 2020 Distinguished Artist. Long passionate about honoring and celebrating the traditions of his Indigenous forebears, Wayne has found a more focused mission since receiving a spiritual mandate and embarking on his own sobriety 17 years ago. He now uses his art as a healing tool to guide young people out of addiction and to commemorate all the lives lost to the many traumas inflicted on Indigenous peoples over the centuries.   In this interview with Pier Carlo Talenti, Wayne details how, through tireless artistic practice and focused listening, he became the community teacher, guide and healer he is today. https://www.shakatmedia.com/shakatmedia?wix-vod-video-id=7e9f67cc10434cafbf543993bf236041&wix-vod-comp-id=comp-k8sx4pr8 https://www.rasmuson.org/arts/individual-artist-awards/distinguished-artists/#2020

Wayne Price’s artistry as a wood carver in the Tlingit tradition of the Pacific Northwest Coast is recognized the world over. His work, which ranges from restoring or duplicating historic totem poles to creating oceangoing dugout canoes with ancient traditional techniques, has been displayed throughout Canada and his native Alaska and as far away as Japan, where one of his canoes is on permanent display at the Hokkaido Museum. This past April, the Rasmuson Foundation, which each year recognizes one Alaska artist for a lifetime of creative excellence and outstanding contribution to the state’s arts and culture, named Wayne its 2020 Distinguished Artist. Long passionate about honoring and celebrating the traditions of his Indigenous forebears, Wayne has found a more focused mission since receiving a spiritual mandate and embarking on his own sobriety 17 years ago. He now uses his art as a healing tool to guide young people out of addiction and to commemorate all the lives lost to the many traumas inflicted on Indigenous peoples over the centuries.   In this interview with Pier Carlo Talenti, Wayne details how, through tireless artistic practice and focused listening, he became the community teacher, guide and healer he is today. https://www.shakatmedia.com/shakatmedia?wix-vod-video-id=7e9f67cc10434cafbf543993bf236041&wix-vod-comp-id=comp-k8sx4pr8 https://www.rasmuson.org/arts/individual-artist-awards/distinguished-artists/#2020

8/21/2020 featured Sheryl Reily and Nina Elder.Born in New Zealand, Sheryl Maree Reily lives in the small mining town of Ester. The gravity of the global situation prompted her to transform her creative practice as a self- taught photographer and healthcare professional into an arts-based advocacy for human and environmental wellbeing. Her work draws upon an expanded field of sculpture, performance, installation, and media technology. Reily has received three Rasmuson Foundation individual artist awards, Helene Wurlitzer Foundation and Santa Fe Art Institute Fellowships, and serves on the Alaska State Council for the Arts Visual Arts Committee, and with the Emily Tremaine Foundation's Artists Thrive platform.Artist and researcher Nina Elder creates projects that reveal humanity’s dependence on, and interruption of, the natural world. With a focus on changing cultures and ecologies, Nina advocates for collaboration, fostering relationships between institutions, artists, scientists and diverse communities. She lectures as a visiting artist/scholar at universities, develops publicly engaged programs, and consults with organizations that seek to grow through interdisciplinary programming. Nina’s artwork is widely exhibited and has been featured in Art in America, VICE Magazine, and on PBS. She is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. more. 

Born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska, Michael Martinez is Yup'ik and Otomi, and is currently pursuing a degree in Biological Sciences at UAA. On campus, Michael works at the Advanced Instrumentation for Microbiome Studies facility, manufacturing Covid-19 tests for the state of Alaska. ATMI producer Ryan Danigole spoke with Michael to talk about the work he's doing, precautions he takes at work and at home, as well as common misconceptions about the coronavirus. The interview was recorded remotely on July 21, 2020. Hosted by Rowan Pickard. Music by Devin Shreckengost. Many thanks to supporters of our podcast including United Way of Anchorage and the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Rasmuson Foundation through the Arts in Education Fund administered, under contract, by the Alaska State Council on the Arts. RESOURCES FOR YOUTH DURING QUARANTINE Center for Disease Control and Prevention: cdc.gov/coronavirus carelinealaska.com: Alaska Suicide Prevention and someone to talk to line: 1-877-266-4357 suicidepreventionlifeline.org: 1-800-273-8255 National Domestic Violence Hotline www.thehotline.org: 1-800-799-7233 and TTY 1-800-787-3224 or text LOVEIS to 22522 alaska211.org or Help Me Grow Alaska 1-833-464-2527 for help connecting to resources and services or for help knowing where to start. These resources provided in collaboration with the State of Alaska, Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Behavioral Health.

Mask Mission AK is a group of West Anchorage High School students who are organizing Alaskans in the making of homemade masks which they donate to areas of our community in need during the coronavirus pandemic. So far, they have provided over 1,400 masks to various sites such as ANMC, Alaska Regional Hospital, Bean’s Cafe, Anchorage Health Dept, USO JBER, Anchorage Fire Department, and more! ATMI senior producer Quinn White spoke with Sharon Kim, the group’s founder, and Caitlyn Omey, their vice president and head of public relations, to talk about the work that they are doing in our community. The interview was recorded remotely on July 21st, 2020. Hosted by Ormund Alaois. Music by Devin Shreckengost. Many thanks to supporters of our podcast including United Way of Anchorage and the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Rasmuson Foundation through the Arts in Education Fund administered, under contract, by the Alaska State Council on the Arts. RESOURCES FOR YOUTH DURING QUARANTINE Center for Disease Control and Prevention: cdc.gov/coronavirus carelinealaska.com: Alaska Suicide Prevention and someone to talk to line: 1-877-266-4357 suicidepreventionlifeline.org: 1-800-273-8255 National Domestic Violence Hotline www.thehotline.org: 1-800-799-7233 and TTY 1-800-787-3224 or text LOVEIS to 22522 alaska211.org or Help Me Grow Alaska 1-833-464-2527 for help connecting to resources and services or for help knowing where to start. These resources provided in collaboration with the State of Alaska, Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Behavioral Health.

The fall semester is right around the corner, and with the coronavirus still spreading throughout the world, people are wondering if schools are going to reopen, and if so, how are they going to do it safely. So ATMI senior producer Quinn White called up Joe Zawodny, a director for the Anchorage School District, to talk about their plans for reopening schools and keeping students and teachers safe. The interview was conducted on July 16, 2020. Hosted by Kendrick Whiteman. Music by Devin Shreckengost and Kendrick Whiteman. Many thanks to supporters of our podcast including United Way of Anchorage and the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Rasmuson Foundation through the Arts in Education Fund administered, under contract, by the Alaska State Council on the Arts. RESOURCES FOR YOUTH DURING QUARANTINE Center for Disease Control and Prevention: cdc.gov/coronavirus carelinealaska.com: Alaska Suicide Prevention and someone to talk to line: 1-877-266-4357 suicidepreventionlifeline.org: 1-800-273-8255 National Domestic Violence Hotline www.thehotline.org: 1-800-799-7233 and TTY 1-800-787-3224 or text LOVEIS to 22522 alaska211.org or Help Me Grow Alaska 1-833-464-2527 for help connecting to resources and services or for help knowing where to start. These resources provided in collaboration with the State of Alaska, Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Behavioral Health.

ATMI senior producer Daisy Carter's cousins from California visited Alaska this summer! While out camping in the woods, Daisy sat down with her cousin to talk about the differences of how the virus is affecting their states, precautions the family has taken to ensure a safe vacation, and what they're looking forward to most about being back in Alaska. Hosted by Devin Shreckengost. Music by Devin Shreckengost. Many thanks to supporters of our podcast including United Way of Anchorage and the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Rasmuson Foundation through the Arts in Education Fund administered, under contract, by the Alaska State Council on the Arts. RESOURCES FOR YOUTH DURING QUARANTINE Center for Disease Control and Prevention: cdc.gov/coronavirus carelinealaska.com: Alaska Suicide Prevention and someone to talk to line: 1-877-266-4357 suicidepreventionlifeline.org: 1-800-273-8255 National Domestic Violence Hotline www.thehotline.org: 1-800-799-7233 and TTY 1-800-787-3224 or text LOVEIS to 22522 alaska211.org or Help Me Grow Alaska 1-833-464-2527 for help connecting to resources and services or for help knowing where to start. These resources provided in collaboration with the State of Alaska, Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Behavioral Health.

On February 27th, 2020, ATMI producers Daisy Carter, Devin Shreckengost, Riley Taylor, and AJ Yambao sat down with Peter Wallack, a professional stuntman for film and television. Born and raised in Alaska, Wallack has over 90 stunt credits on his IMdb page, including The Irishman, John Wick 3, Orange is the New Black, and Jessica Jones. Wallack talks about his career, shares behind-the-scene stories, and gives advice for people who want to work in film and television. Hosted by Quinn White. Music by Kendrick Whiteman. Edited by Devin Shreckengost. Many thanks to supporters of our podcast including United Way of Anchorage, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Rasmuson Foundation through the Arts in Education Fund administered, under contract, by the Alaska State Council on the Arts.

Dr. Anne Zink is the Chief Medical Officer of the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services. She has been a regular presence in the governor's nightly briefings on the coronavirus and is known for her calm demeanor and straightforward presentation of the facts. ATMI producer Danielle DuClos spoke with Dr. Zink remotely to talk about how Covid-19 affects youth, how it compares to other pandemics, best practices to ensure that everyone stays safe and healthy, and what an Alaskan summer during a pandemic is going to look like. The interview was recorded on June 5th, 2020. Hosted by Ryan Danigole. Music by Devin Shreckengost. Many thanks to supporters of our podcast including United Way of Anchorage and the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Rasmuson Foundation through the Arts in Education Fund administered, under contract, by the Alaska State Council on the Arts. RESOURCES FOR YOUTH DURING QUARANTINE Center for Disease Control and Prevention: cdc.gov/coronavirus carelinealaska.com: Alaska Suicide Prevention and someone to talk to line: 1-877-266-4357 suicidepreventionlifeline.org: 1-800-273-8255 National Domestic Violence Hotline www.thehotline.org: 1-800-799-7233 and TTY 1-800-787-3224 or text LOVEIS to 22522 alaska211.org or Help Me Grow Alaska 1-833-464-2527 for help connecting to resources and services or for help knowing where to start. These resources provided in collaboration with the State of Alaska, Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Behavioral Health.

In the second episode of our series, ATMI senior producer Daisy Carter interviewed her mother about being furloughed from work during the quarantine. That was in early April. It’s June now and Alaska is in phase four of re-opening, so Daisy’s mother is back to work. Daisy sat down with her mother for a two-part interview about returning to work. First, on May 25th, the morning her mother was headed back into work, they discussed her expectations about how it would be. Then on June 3rd, they talked about what it's like working in the restaurant industry right now. Hosted by Devin Shreckengost. Music by Devin Shreckengost and Kendrick Whiteman. Many thanks to supporters of our podcast including United Way of Anchorage and the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Rasmuson Foundation through the Arts in Education Fund administered, under contract, by the Alaska State Council on the Arts. RESOURCES FOR YOUTH DURING QUARANTINE Center for Disease Control and Prevention: cdc.gov/coronavirus carelinealaska.com: Alaska Suicide Prevention and someone to talk to line: 1-877-266-4357 suicidepreventionlifeline.org: 1-800-273-8255 National Domestic Violence Hotline www.thehotline.org: 1-800-799-7233 and TTY 1-800-787-3224 or text LOVEIS to 22522 alaska211.org or Help Me Grow Alaska 1-833-464-2527 for help connecting to resources and services or for help knowing where to start. These resources provided in collaboration with the State of Alaska, Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Behavioral Health.

ATMI producers Cornilius Nelson, Devin Shreckengost, Daisy Carter, Michael Stallworth, AJ Yambao, and Chloe Chobal connected over Zoom with friends Michael Martinez, Olivia Danner, and TJ Levshakoff for a roundtable discussion about police brutality and systemic racism in the wake of George Floyd's murder. They talk about their experiences with the police, aspects of racism they've experienced and bore witness to, the protests around the world, and what they can do individually to make change in the world. Hosted by Jeremiah Freeman. Music by Kendrick Whiteman. Roundtable audio edited by Devin Shreckengost. Many thanks to supporters of our podcast including United Way of Anchorage and the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Rasmuson Foundation through the Arts in Education Fund administered, under contract, by the Alaska State Council on the Arts.

Tasha lives in Juneau, but has been going to school at Mount Holyoke College in Massachusetts. When her campus shut down due to the coronavirus, she was concerned about returning home and inadvertently putting her grandparents at risk of infection, so she decided to quarantine at her sister’s place in Portland, Oregon. She also talks about healthy ways to stay preoccupied during quarantine, how the recent protests over police brutality have impacted her, and her hope that the world can come out of this a better place. Hosted by Riley Taylor. Music by Devin Shreckengost. Many thanks to supporters of our podcast including United Way of Anchorage and the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Rasmuson Foundation through the Arts in Education Fund administered, under contract, by the Alaska State Council on the Arts. RESOURCES FOR YOUTH DURING QUARANTINE Center for Disease Control and Prevention: cdc.gov/coronavirus carelinealaska.com: Alaska Suicide Prevention and someone to talk to line: 1-877-266-4357 suicidepreventionlifeline.org: 1-800-273-8255 National Domestic Violence Hotline www.thehotline.org: 1-800-799-7233 and TTY 1-800-787-3224 or text LOVEIS to 22522 alaska211.org or Help Me Grow Alaska 1-833-464-2527 for help connecting to resources and services or for help knowing where to start. These resources provided in collaboration with the State of Alaska, Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Behavioral Health.

ATMI producer Danielle DuClos was in her sophomore year at the University of Missouri, studying journalism and political science, when her campus was shut down due to the coronavirus. However, her job at the campus newspaper still required her to come into work and continue reporting on public health and safety, leaving her unsure what to do, and stranded thousands of miles from her home state of Alaska. Read some of Danielle's reporting for The Missourian at: https://www.columbiamissourian.com/users/profile/danielleduclos/ Hosted by Rowan Pickard. Music by Devin Shreckengost. Many thanks to supporters of our podcast including United Way of Anchorage and the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Rasmuson Foundation through the Arts in Education Fund administered, under contract, by the Alaska State Council on the Arts. RESOURCES FOR YOUTH DURING QUARANTINE Center for Disease Control and Prevention: cdc.gov/coronavirus carelinealaska.com: Alaska Suicide Prevention and someone to talk to line: 1-877-266-4357 suicidepreventionlifeline.org: 1-800-273-8255 National Domestic Violence Hotline www.thehotline.org: 1-800-799-7233 and TTY 1-800-787-3224 or text LOVEIS to 22522 alaska211.org or Help Me Grow Alaska 1-833-464-2527 for help connecting to resources and services or for help knowing where to start. These resources provided in collaboration with the State of Alaska, Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Behavioral Health.

After a visitor to his apartment tested positive for the coronavirus, ATMI producer Logan Smith took the responsible step to get himself tested, an experience he calls "very black market." Logan also reflects on how quarantine has affected his already introverted lifestyle, binging Stanley Kubrick movies, and continuing to make content for his own podcast series. Hosted by Daisy Carter. Music by Devin Shreckengost. Many thanks to supporters of our podcast including United Way of Anchorage and the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Rasmuson Foundation through the Arts in Education Fund administered, under contract, by the Alaska State Council on the Arts. RESOURCES FOR YOUTH DURING QUARANTINE Center for Disease Control and Prevention: cdc.gov/coronavirus https://carelinealaska.com: Alaska Suicide Prevention and someone to talk to line: 1-877-266-4357 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org: 1-800-273-8255 National Domestic Violence Hotline https://www.thehotline.org: 1-800-799-7233 and TTY 1-800-787-3224 or text LOVEIS to 22522 https://alaska211.org or Help Me Grow Alaska 1-833-464-2527 for help connecting to resources and services or for help knowing where to start. These resources provided in collaboration with the State of Alaska, Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Behavioral Health.

April 30, 2020, featured visual artists Bruce Farnsworth and Sheila Wyne. Bruce Farnsworth is an Anchorage based writer, artist and community organizer. He founded and directed MTS Gallery in Anchorage and Light Brigade, a multimedia collaboration of artists who stage site specific art interventions in the built and natural environment. He is Co-Lead of the Pan-Arctic 8Boxes Project. Farnsworth was the recipient of the first ever “President’s Award” from the Rasmuson Foundation, an award created by the foundation’s President and CEO to honor his work in neighborhood revitalization through the arts.Sheila Wyne is a visual artist based in Anchorage. Her studio work has been shown across the state, the Lower 48 and overseas. Her work is in permanent collections of several Alaska museums, and she has designed over 20 public artworks. Wyne has worked as a set designer with theatre companies in Alaska and the Northwest and she is core Member of The Light Brigade. Wyne has been awarded a national NEA/TCG Fellowship in set design, a Rasmuson Artist Fellowship and grants from Alaska State Council on the Arts, the NASE Development Program, the Andy Warhol and Rockefeller Foundations as well as the Governor’s Award for Individual Artist. more.

Before Covid-19 was declared a pandemic, ATMI producer Ryan Danigole's father got a job out of state and the whole family was set to move to Albany, New York. Now that we are in the midst of a pandemic, the Danigole family is still planning to move this summer. Ryan sat down with his parents to talk about the prospect of moving across the country during a pandemic, anxieties about being so close to the epicenter of cases in the U.S., and their hopes for the future. Hosted by Kendrick Whiteman. Music by Devin Shreckengost and Kendrick Whiteman. Many thanks to supporters of our podcast including United Way of Anchorage and the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Rasmuson Foundation through the Arts in Education Fund administered, under contract, by the Alaska State Council on the Arts. RESOURCES FOR YOUTH DURING QUARANTINE Center for Disease Control and Prevention: cdc.gov/coronavirus https://carelinealaska.com: Alaska Suicide Prevention and someone to talk to line: 1-877-266-4357 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org: 1-800-273-8255 National Domestic Violence Hotline https://www.thehotline.org: 1-800-799-7233 and TTY 1-800-787-3224 or text LOVEIS to 22522 https://alaska211.org or Help Me Grow Alaska 1-833-464-2527 for help connecting to resources and services or for help knowing where to start These resources provided in collaboration with the State of Alaska, Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Behavioral Health.

ATMI producer AJ Yambao talks about how quarantine life is affecting his family, his schooling, his social life, the earth, and family road trips. Hosted by Quinn White. Music by Devin Shreckengost. Many thanks to supporters of our podcast including United Way of Anchorage and the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Rasmuson Foundation through the Arts in Education Fund administered, under contract, by the Alaska State Council on the Arts. RESOURCES FOR YOUTH DURING QUARANTINE Center for Disease Control and Prevention: cdc.gov/coronavirus https://carelinealaska.com: Alaska Suicide Prevention and someone to talk to line: 1-877-266-4357 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org: 1-800-273-8255 National Domestic Violence Hotline https://www.thehotline.org: 1-800-799-7233 and TTY 1-800-787-3224 or text LOVEIS to 22522 https://alaska211.org or Help Me Grow Alaska 1-833-464-2527 for help connecting to resources and services or for help knowing where to start These resources provided in collaboration with the State of Alaska, Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Behavioral Health.

For more than a decade and a half, the Rasmuson Foundation has stood with Alaskan artists. Their Individual Artist Awards (IAA) nourish the artist because the foundation believes artists nourish the state. Since 2004 through 2019, the foundation has granted 516 individual artist award grants, to the tune of $4.76 million, according to their website. […]

In this newscast: Kodiak City Council approves a lease at Trident Basin and adopts a method for sharing the raw fish tax among area governments, The Rasmuson Foundation awards the Alutiiq Museum with an unsolicited grant of $25,000, Kodiak Rep. Louise Stutes' champions an amendment to budget an additional $11.3 million to restore year-round ferry service to stranded coastal communities, The shutdown of most of the Alaska Marine Highway System has jeopardized medical care for seniors and people with mobility issues in Southeast Alaska, Sen. Lisa Murkowski speaks on the issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women in a Senate hearing on Thursday All that, plus Fish Radio, the Island Messenger community bulletin, and Island Byways. Fish Radio is provided by Laine Welch at alaskafishradio.com. Island Byways is provided by KMXT's Pam Foreman.

Today we talk about Economist Ed King's predictions for the new decade, plus Rasmuson Foundation has weighed in on the PFD (they want it to be spent on state services). In hour two we talk with Donna Arduin, economist and former OMB director about the impact of taxes on the state, including how it effects our population moving forward.

Just about a month ago, the Rasmuson Foundation named its 2019 individual artist award recipients, 36 in total. Even a one-hour show is NOT enough time to present them all. So we did what we had to: selected one artist from each category. Of course there was only one Distinguished Artist, Richard Nelson of Encounters […]

In this podcast, Grantmakers in the Arts gives you a front row seat into the Support for Individual Artist (SfIA) Committee. Never heard of the committee? Now is your chance to learn about it from the GIA Support for Individual Artist co-chairs, Adrianna Gallego, chief operating officer, National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures, and Eleanor Savage, program director, Jerome Foundation. They will discuss the committee’s latest data project, upcoming programming, and share what you can expect in the coming year. Continue reading for a few sentiments from exiting committee members. “In 2007 I was drafting a new mission and designing the inaugural programs for 3Arts, and I remember hunting and pecking on the Internet to try to find organizations that directly funded artists and from which I could draw inspiration. It wasn’t an easy task, to say the least. After locating a few of these rare birds, I was subsequently invited to join the SfIA committee and there, lo and behold, I discovered a determined group of iconoclasts who were advocating for the expansion of artist support. The committee was (and still is) an infusion of fuel for me and, of course, for 3Arts. By 2012, hooked on sharing ideas, practices, and dreams, I became a committee co-chair. As I exit stage left, I am enduringly inspired by the committee and our growing field and grateful that I won’t have to conduct random Internet searches to know where to find a hub of leaders who truly and deeply understand the value of supporting individual artists.” Esther Grimm, 3Arts “I first learned about the important work of the Support for Individual Artists committee when I attended my first GIA conference in Chicago in 2010 (the committee had a different name then). At that conference, GIA (through the leadership of the then SFIA committee members) shared a draft position paper on the value and importance of supporting individual artists. I was fortunate that my employer at Rasmuson Foundation was already established as a committed funder for individual artists, but this draft paper and stated commitment by the broader arts funding field was deeply influential on me. It provided a defining moment and clarity to reinforce the values I already held in my role in arts philanthropy, and as a strong case to engage others who expressed interest in the direct support of artists, but who may have been unsure how to pursue those interests further. Through subsequent years SFIA served as an anchor to consistently and unabashedly stake a claim in directing support to artists and to build a broader and even more just community to share in that claim and commitment. I consider myself extremely fortunate for the privilege of serving the arts funding field through my participation with the committee, and proud of what has been accomplished since my first encounter with this incredible group of colleagues, and the many connections made with artists throughout. I hope GIA will be able to carry on this ongoing commitment in perpetuity.” Jayson Smart, Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies “This group was a vital part of me being effective and thoughtful about the work I was doing locally. In my time since moving to a more national role, this group has maintained an on the ground practitioner connection that is so valuable. I appreciated the candid and honest conversations that were had for the way they made me feel not so alone and, on some days, finding that much needed validation that I wasn’t crazy for thinking of doing the work in the way I was doing it.” Ruby Harper, Americans for the Arts

The Lives of Spanish Speaking People in Anchorage part 2 welcomes Lina Mariscal, Itzel Yarger-Zagal, and Attorney Nicolas A. Olano. This event brings attention to the lives of Spanish speaking people in Anchorage. Panelist include Attorney Nicolas A. Olano, Lina Mariscal -co-founder of the bilingual newspaper Sol de Medianoche, Dr. Irasema Ortega, Associate Professor of Science Education, UAA School of Education , and Itzel Yarger-Zagal, UAA Department of Languages. How each of us can better nurture Anchorage will also be addressed. Dr. Irasema Ortega is a past recipient of the Selkregg community Engagement & service Learning Award from CCEL. She was raised in Venezuela and received her PhD from Arizona State University. Lina Mariscal, a highly respected community leader, is also owner of the French Oven Bakery, a wholesale bakery in Anchorage. Attorney Nicolas A. Olano is an immigration law attorney. He graduated from the University of Miami School of Law cum laude with his Juris doctor in 2001. Today he handles immigration matters in the Nations Law group in Anchorage. Itzel Yarger-Zagel is a recipient of the Individual Artist Award 2017 from the Rasmuson Foundation. Her project is to complete a book of bilingual poems drawing upon the stories of local immigrants including her personal experience emigrating from Mexico.

The Lives of Spanish Speaking People in Anchorage part highlights the life of Dr. Irasema Ortega. This event brings attention to the lives of Spanish speaking people in Anchorage. Panelist include Attorney Nicolas A. Olano, Lina Mariscal -co-founder of the bilingual newspaper Sol de Medianoche, Dr. Irasema Ortega, Associate Professor of Science Education, UAA School of Education , and Itzel Yarger-Zagal, UAA Department of Languages. .. How each of us can better nurture Anchorage will also be addressed. Dr. Irasema Ortega is a past recipient of the Selkregg community Engagement & service Learning Award from CCEL. She was raised in Venezuela and received her PhD from Arizona State University. Lina Mariscal, a highly respected community leader, is also owner of the French Oven Bakery, a wholesale bakery in Anchorage. Attorney Nicolas A. Olano is an immigration law attorney. He graduated from the University of Miami School of Law cum laude with his Juris doctor in 2001. Today he handles immigration matters in the Nations Law group in Anchorage. Itzel Yarger-Zagel is a recipient of the Individual Artist Award 2017 from the Rasmuson Foundation. Her project is to complete a book of bilingual poems drawing upon the stories of local immigrants including her personal experience emigrating from Mexico.

Diane Kaplan, President & CEO of the Rasmuson Foundation, discusses the significant role of one of the largest family foundations in the Pacific Northwest in gauging and providing resources for Alaska’s residents through community initiatives, major fiscal projects, and a series of ongoing social movements to improve state residents’ overall quality of life. This interview was produced in collaboration with Alaska Public Media.

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Contributors to Anchorage Remembers, an anthology of 39 stories selected by 49 Writers, discuss the relationship amongst memoir, writing, and history. Guest speakers include Betty Arnett, Diane Benson, Mary Katzke, and Katy Neher. Cheryl Lovegreen, project coordinator for Anchorage Rememberss, introduces the event. The 1964 earthquake, fishing in Ship Creek, creating a home in downtown Anchorage, and memories of potato snatching are highlights of the stories. This event is sponsored with 49 Writers and the program is made possible by a Centennial Community Grant from the Alaska Humanities Forum, the Rasmuson Foundation, and the Anchorage Centennial Celebration.

Singer-songwriter Caleb Aronson was born and raised in Interior-Alaska. He grew up climbing mountains, fishing, and listening to his fathers records. At 14, he taught himself guitar and, inspired by a love of poetry, began writing songs. Since then, Caleb has played many venues, from festivals, clubs, coffeehouses, and stern-wheel riverboats in Alaska, to busking the subways if Boston and playing the legendary Club Passim in Cambridge, MA. He's won songwriting awards, including recognition from American Songwriter Magazine for his song "Northbound," and an Individual Artist Grant Award from the Rasmuson Foundation.

Singer-songwriter Caleb Aronson was born and raised in Interior-Alaska. He grew up climbing mountains, fishing, and listening to his fathers records. At 14, he taught himself guitar and, inspired by a love of poetry, began writing songs. Since then, Caleb has played many venues, from festivals, clubs, coffeehouses, and stern-wheel riverboats in Alaska, to busking the subways if Boston and playing the legendary Club Passim in Cambridge, MA. He's won songwriting awards, including recognition from American Songwriter Magazine for his song "Northbound," and an Individual Artist Grant Award from the Rasmuson Foundation.