| We the People: the March to Alaska Statehood
To support radio programming, institutes for teachers, and grants for local projects, all related to important themes and topics in Alaska's history in anticipation of the fiftieth anniversary of Alaska's statehood.
‘Alaska’s March to Statehood’ marks Alaska’s fiftieth anniversary as a state, programming civic and historical projects around that event. It will increase awareness of the history of Alaska and statehood, encouraging civic reflection on this evolving identity. It will bring together Alaskans from all corners, from diverse cultures and communities, calling on scholars and laypeople, sourdoughs and cheechakos, Native and new, to share their American stories and learn history from each other.
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Project fields:
History, General
Program:
Grants for State Humanities Councils
Division:
Federal/State Partnership
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Totals (outright + match):
$65,940 (approved)
$65,940 (awarded)
Grant period:
11/1/2007 – 10/31/2008
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