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Welcoming our Newest Advisor!
Atux̂ Forever is thrilled to announce we have our newest advisor, Dr. Melissa Chakars! She has extensive knowledge of Indigenous peoples in Russia. She is a Department of History Professor and Chair at Saint Joseph's University located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Melissa Chakars to our team, bringing with her a wealth of expertise in Eurasian history. As a professor and chair of the Department of History at Saint Joseph's University, Dr. Chak
Helena Pagano
6 days ago2 min read


Atux̂ Forever would like to welcome our first full-time employee!
Stephanie Sterling comes with a diverse background and is strong in research and science. At Atux̂ Forever her role will be our Environmental Stewardship Researcher . We are excited to have you on our team! Stephanie Sterling worked on a slavery-related project as a Research Assistant at East Carolina University, focusing on transcribing slave deeds from various counties in North Carolina. Her work contributes to the Digital Library on American Slavery's People Not Property P
Helena Pagano
Jan 91 min read


2026 Traditional Stewardship Project
Tier I Environmental Assessment Executive Summary: A beginning of our stolen Traditional Stewardship This assessment project is multifaceted and rooted in racial environmental injustices faced by the Saskinax̂ ama Alaiit Unrecognized Nation. To regain what was taken and is no longer part of our way of life, our organization will focus on assessing how the Federal government has ,managed our birds, lands, and oceans. Throughout this project birds are mentioned. This is because
Helena Pagano
Jan 92 min read


Pacific NorthWest Thriving Communities Grant
Atux̂ Forever is thrilled to announce that we received an Environmental Justice grant through Philanthropy Northwest! Their Thriving Communities program described from their own words, "With these Thriving Communities grants, we aim to fund community-led projects that support the just treatment and meaningful involvement of all people in shaping the places where they live, work and play." To learn more specifically on their program you can go to this website: https://philant
Helena Pagano
Dec 3, 20251 min read


International News
Atux̂ Forever Takes Center Stage in Numerous Japanese News Outlets! Keywords: Attu, Japan, WWII In April, I had the pleasure of meeting...
Helena Pagano
Jun 10, 20254 min read


Flashback to 2021: Grant from the Alaska Community Foundation
https://mailchi.mp/fa72aa9cf1a6/acf-summer-newsletter-5277771
Helena Pagano
Jun 4, 20251 min read


Iyĝasugaayax̂ Returning to Alaska!'
2 Person Kayak: Our family member was in Washington for the 2023 Muckleshoot Canoe Journey and has now made it back to Alaska!
Helena Pagano
Jun 2, 20251 min read


We are kicking off the year by crafting our story with confidence and intention
We are so excited to start off the New Year by creating a new partnership with the Alaska Humanities Forum!
Helena Pagano
Jan 13, 20251 min read


Anchorage Fundraiser Event
https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/2024-documentary-fundraiser Please join us!
Helena Pagano
Dec 27, 20241 min read


November 2024 Press Release
August 2024: Japanese Officials Digging up Historical Trauma That Was Never Reconciled Re: Atux̂ Forever: Restoring Attuans’ Freedom...
Helena Pagano
Nov 4, 20241 min read


Audubon Society Article Featuring the Interwoven Story of Atux̂ Forever
https://ak.audubon.org/news/rat-free-aleutians
Helena Pagano
Sep 30, 20241 min read


One-Year Anniversary: Walking with Our Ancestors
Today marks the one-year anniversary of my trip to Washington D.C. to accompany my loved ones remains home to Angatux̂, Atux̂, and...
Helena Pagano
Jun 13, 20241 min read


"Unveiling the Exclusive Content: Tier III Memberships First Quarterly Newsletter"
Link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/3886c417-89ea-4100-8a16-d02a863dcc0e
Helena Pagano
Apr 12, 20241 min read


Exploring Indigenous Stories: Atux̂ Forever Spotlight on Indian Country Today TV
https://ictnews.org/newscasts/a-look-to-the-future-at-the-native-arts-cultures-foundation
Helena Pagano
Mar 5, 20241 min read


Welcome to our New Website!
We hope you like our new website. We hope to make it more alive and user friendly for all of you! We cannot wait to hear from you and...
Helena Pagano
Jan 22, 20241 min read


Returning our Ancestors Story on Indian Country Today
After 87 years at the Smithsonian museum, ancestors reburied on Aleutian Islands - ICT News https://ictnews.org/news/after-87-years-at-th...
Helena Pagano
Jan 21, 20241 min read
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