Culture & Stories
TCF is more than funding — it's a commitment to preserving Alaska Native identity, amplifying voices, and ensuring traditions thrive for generations to come.
Featured Artists
Meet the creators keeping Alaska Native art and tradition alive with support from TCF grants.
Maria Shaa Tláa Williams
Traditional Weaving
"Through weaving, I carry forward the patterns my grandmother taught me — each thread holds a story of our people."
A Journey to What Matters
James Kvasnikoff
Wood Carving & Sculpture
"The Foundation gave me the resources to turn a lifelong practice into something my whole community could experience."
Heritage Project Grant
Anna Sakeagak
Documentary Filmmaking
"My film about Elder knowledge wouldn't exist without TCF. They believed in the story before anyone saw the footage."
A Journey to What Matters
Success Stories
Real impact from real people — scholarships and grants that changed lives and strengthened communities.
Reviving Dena'ina Language Through Song
A community-led project recorded over 200 traditional songs with Elder speakers, creating a living archive for future generations.
First-Generation Graduate to Medical School
Starting with a Jump Start award in high school, one student's TCF journey led through college and into medical school — returning to serve rural Alaska.
The Hands That Remember Exhibition
A traveling art exhibition featuring 15 Alaska Native artists exploring identity through traditional and contemporary mediums.
Building Trades, Building Futures
A cohort of CTE scholars completed welding certifications and now work on infrastructure projects across Alaska's communities.
Cultural Preservation
TCF invests in the living traditions that define Alaska Native identity — from language to dance, art to food.
Language Programs
Supporting documentation and revitalization of Alaska Native languages through immersion camps, digital archives, and Elder partnerships.
Traditional Arts
Funding master-apprentice programs in carving, weaving, beadwork, and regalia-making to ensure skills pass to the next generation.
Oral Histories
Recording and preserving Elder stories, place names, and traditional ecological knowledge before they are lost.
Dance & Performance
Supporting dance groups, drum circles, and ceremonial traditions that strengthen community bonds and cultural pride.
Subsistence & Food Ways
Projects that document traditional food preparation, harvesting practices, and the deep relationship between land and people.
Community Gathering
Creating spaces and events where culture is shared, practiced, and celebrated across generations.
Share Your Story
Whether you're an artist, a student, or a community leader — TCF wants to support your journey and amplify your voice.