Justice
Justice
In the early 1960s, Alaska Natives often encountered racial inequity and injustice in Fairbanks.
Downtown businesses had signs that said “No Natives Allowed.” Alaska Natives could not attend many of the same social functions as non-Natives. Bill and Poldine Carlo, Ralph Perdue, Nick Gray and others formed Fairbanks Native Association after experiencing that divide.
In 2021 FNA’s board of directors amended FNA’s mission statement to better reflect the overall work of FNA, including justice:
“To improve the quality of life for individuals and families by promoting justice, healing and wellness in our communities.”
FNA has embarked on a more concerted effort to address ongoing justice issues facing membership in Fairbanks. A large part of our focus has been on Murdered, Missing Indigenous People.
CONTACT INFORMATION
(907) 452-1648, ext 6033
slee@fairbanksnative.org