“The First Alaskans Alaska Native Writing Fellowship allowed me to explore, learn, and dive deep into all of the cultural and environmental work in...
“The First Alaskans Alaska Native Writing Fellowship allowed me to explore, learn, and dive deep into all of the cultural and environmental work in my home region, ultimately providing a learning opportunity beyond an understanding of craft. I appreciated the thoughtful feedback I received throughout the process, the relationships I built with the First Alaskans Institute team and my interviewees, and the opportunity to share stories that I care about statewide.
I respect First Alaskans Magazine a lot as a platform for sharing and uplifting Indigenous voices and stories and look forward to all the ways we may work together again in the future having moved into a permanent storytelling role in the Sustainable Southeast Partnership since this fellowship. Gunalchéesh, Háw’aa to First Alaskans Magazine and The CIRI foundation for this opportunity!”
Read more about TCF’s A Journey to What Matters: Increased Alaska Native Art & Culture
Alaska Native Writing Fellow at First Alaskans Institute at Alaska Native Medical Center, Anchorage. Photo courtesy of TCF.
"I see patients who look like my family. They trust me because I understand where they come from."
Alaska Native Writing Fellow at First Alaskans Institute's story is one of thousands. Every semester, TCF scholarship recipients across Alaska and the Lower 48 are building careers, strengthening communities, and investing in the next generation. The cycle of support continues.
