You Own Alaska

You Own Alaska! captures the early hopes and visions of Alaska’s elders and pioneers, as well as the views and stories of today’s Alaskans who share a common love fore the Great Land and are carrying that vision forward.

This video engages young Alaskans across the state in a discussion of what the Owner State means to them. You Own Alaska! provides a starting point for dialouge around issues of ownership and citizens’ obligations to participate actively in public policy decisions and issues. Highlights include images, ideas and interviews with Alaska’s founding fathers and current and emerging leaders regarding the Constitutional Convention, Alaska’s fight for Statehood, the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act and the future rights and responsibilities of all Alaskans.