News for Diversity & Inclusion
Monday, June 16, 2025
Public safety is the number one responsibility of local government. As part of Mayor LaFrance’s effort to improve safety and access to public spaces for all residents, we continue to make strong progress abating encampments on public land. The administration has cleared 27 camps since coming into office and will continue to abate encampments that create safety concerns for residents. Below is a ...read more
Categories: Community, Diversity & Inclusion, Government, Members, Press Release
Monday, June 09, 2025
Each year, the mayor of the Municipality of Anchorage awards grants to local nonprofits who serve the community. This long-standing tradition provides support and recognition for organizations dedicated to addressing community needs.
This year, $312,431 was available for award, and 42 organizations were selected to receive a range of funding for projects that dovetail with Mayor LaFrance's ...read more
Categories: Diversity & Inclusion, Members, Community, Government, Press Release
Friday, June 06, 2025
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The Alaska Native Heritage Center (ANHC) President and CEO, Emily Edenshaw, (Yup’ik/Iñupiaq/Adopted Raven Thunderbird Clan of Old Masset, Haida Gwaii) is stepping down from her role effective July 31, 2025. Edenshaw began her tenure in 2019 and led ANHC through a series of historic accomplishments, notably: Expansion of the ANHC’s operating budget from $2 million to more than ...read more
Categories: Community, Diversity & Inclusion, Members, Press Release
