The International Day of the World’s Indigenous People occurs annually on August 9th each year. The day commemorates the United Nations Working Group on Indigenous Populations' first meeting, held in 1982. Observation of the day focuses on protecting and promoting the rights of the world’s indigenous population. There are an estimated 370 million indigenous people. Living in over 90 … [Read more...]
The George C. Thomas Memorial Library
This week in Alaskan History: The George C. Thomas Memorial Library was opened to the public on August 4, 1909. The library was turned over to the City of Fairbanks in 1942. The FNSB was created in 1964 and four years later the City of Fairbanks gave the Thomas Memorial Library to the Borough. George C. Thomas Becomes Aware of Fairbanks’ Lack of A Library Fairbanks came into being … [Read more...]
International Assistance Dog Week
August 1-7, 2021 is International Assistance Dog Week (IADW). IADW purpose is to “recognize all the devoted, hardworking assistance dogs helping individuals mitigate their disability related limitations.” The organization works to promote assistance dogs and resources for those in need of assistance dogs. Background International Assistance Dog Week was established through the … [Read more...]
The Alaskan Cable System From Valdez to Seward
This week in Alaskan History: On July 31, 1905 the Signal Corps of the Army began laying extension of the submarine telegraph cable from Valdez to Seward at the head of Resurrection Bay. Congress Approves The First Cable Lines In Alaska After the discovery of gold at Cape Nome, a great influx of people descended upon Alaska in the late 1800s. Due to the this, the War Department … [Read more...]
Alaska Tourists
Glacier Bay National Park, Katmai National Park, Lake Clark National Park, and Denali draw tourists to Alaska each year. While safety precautions are in play for Alaska Tourists, injuries sometimes occur while visiting Alaska. The Alaska Department of Transportation reports that in 2017, there were 79 fatalities in 75 fatal crashes in the state of Alaska. This data is used to identify … [Read more...]
National All or Nothing Day
National All or Nothing Day is celebrated annually on July 26. Today is a day that encourages people to overcome a fear that holds them back. It’s a day to take a risk and live as if it’s your last day. Coming out of your shell and going all out is the best way to celebrate. If you choose to do nothing, then you need to stick with that decision. Origin of National All or Nothing … [Read more...]
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