Voices For Justice 2024 Fundraiser
Join us on November 21st at the CIRI Atrium
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the 31st Annual Voices for Justice Fundraiser! Experience an inspiring night filled with live music by the talented classical guitarist Dr. Armin Abdihodzic, enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres, and connect with a community of passionate supporters—all in support of the Alaska Native Justice Center’s mission.
This year’s event is a celebration of growth, partnership, and the impact we can make together. Your presence and contributions are vital as we work toward justice and equity for all Alaskans. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a movement that changes lives—join us in making a difference for Our People!
SAVE THE DATE!
ANJC’s annual
Voices For Justice Fundraiser
Thursday, November 21
5 – 8 p.m.
The Atrium at CIRI, 725 E. Fireweed Lane
Kindly RSVP to Kelly Hurd at khurd@citci.org.
Suggested Minimum Contribution:
- Individuals: $250+ or a $30 Monthly Sustaining Donation
- Corporations: $1,000+
If you cannot attend but wish to contribute, please click here.
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Here’s how your gift can change a life:
- $35 provides a weekly bus pass for transportation to work.
- $100 provides one night of shelter for victims of human trafficking.
- $250 provides two hours of legal representation for victims of domestic violence.
- $500 provides one month of groceries for a family of four.
- $1,000 covers first month’s rent for participants transitioning to safe, permanent housing.
Make your gift today.
For over 30 years, ANJC has advocated for Alaska Native People facing our complex and intimidating justice system. We have been able to do so because of the support and generosity of Alaskans like you. You understand the impact and value of what your gift can do: ensure that when our participants reach out to us for help, ANJC will always be there.
Live Auction Items
Featured Item
Guided Brown Bear Viewing Experience for Two on Kodiak Island
(4 days, 3 nights)
This package is a 4 day & 3-night Kodiak Brown Bear Viewing Experience for two. This adventure package includes access permit fees, round/trip airfare from Kodiak City to the Kodiak Brown Bear Center at Karluk Lake, lodging, meals, and guided bear viewing experiences.
This adventure offers visitors unparalleled access and opportunities to observe and study these legendary bears in their natural habitat and surroundings from viewing areas strategically located in the field as well as from a 30′ catamaran.
This package must used in the 2025 bear viewing season and cannot be transferred to another person.
Value: $13,396
Donated by: Koniag
Other Items
Five Course Dinner for 10 at the Crow’s Nest of the Hotel Captain Cook. The dinner will be curated by Chef Cameron, with wine pairings by Sommelier Adam Treptow. Gratuity included.
Value: $2,500
Donated by: Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI)
Two packages available!
Use your miles to fly to any of the 900+ destinations worldwide Alaska Airlines services.
Value: $2,000
Donated by: Cook Inlet Tribal Council (CITC)
Notes: Mileage tickets must be booked through CITC. Certificates expire 12/31/2025
Impress 7 of your best friends with a private catered dinner by classically trained chef, Nikki Graham. Food and wine pairing are included. Nikki will work with the winning bidder to design a menu of your choice—this is sure to be a wonderful night to remember!
Nikki Graham "Aga'Askaa" is a lifelong Alaskan of Yup'ik, Blackfoot Indian and Dutch descent. She is a Cook Inlet Region, Inc. shareholder and an enrolled member of the Ninilchik Village Tribe.
After earning a degree of Culinary Arts from Le Cordon Bleu in Pasadena, Nikki honed her skill in Los Angeles working for a Michelin starred chef. When curating a menu, she focuses on local, Indigenous, sustainable and artisanal ingredients and enjoys putting a modern spin on traditional recipes.
Value: $1,600
Donated by: Nikki Graham
Beautiful handwoven basket with dyed grass from Good News Bay. Crafted by artist Virginia Beaver.
Value: $1,250
Starting Bid: $500
Donated by: Salamatof Native Corporation
Tlingit Paddle made by Timber Vavalis.
Juneau born, Timber Vavalis was taught to carve wood from his father, John Vavalis, a well-known artist, when he was eight years old. Timber's pieces are inspired by Tlingit and Haida designs, as he is one-fourth Tlingit and a member of the Sockeye clan. Timber's work is in collections all over the world and was once presented as a gift to President Bush. Timber uses yellow cedar, which grows native to Juneau, for all of his carvings.
Value: $960
Donated by: Southcentral Foundation
Get away from it all with a 4-night stay in a Riverview or HenHouse Room at the The Cannery Lodge.
Overlooking the Kenai River, the Cannery Lodge feels like stepping back in time without compromising on all the modern luxuries you need to have a comfortable stay. Lodge grounds feature ocean and river frontage, the potential for miles of skiing or hiking trails depending on the time of year, an air strip, helipad and even a boat ramp, dock and boat storage.
Value: $800
Starting Bid: $400
Donated by: Salamatof Native Association
Salmon skin and moose hide beaded basket made by Rochelle Adams from Beaver, AK.
Rochelle “Geh Gii Ch’adzaa” Adams is Gwich’in Athabascan from the interior villages of Beaver and Fort Yukon. She grew up living a subsistence lifestyle with her family following the seasonal cycles of traditional Athabascan hunting fishing off of the Yukon River.
Value: $775
Donated by: Southcentral Foundation
Created by Joshua Ahsoak Artwork.
Joshua Qagmuk Ahsoak is an Inupiaq artist from the village of Utqiagvik (Barrow), Alaska. His work includes fine art, mid-century modern furniture, jewelry, and jewelry boxes. He blends traditional Inupiaq materials with modern design in his projects.
Value: $600
Donated by: Josh Ahsoak
Dentalium shells, glass beads, Swarovski crystals. Made by LaRita Laktonen-Ward.
Originally from Kodiak, LaRita draws inspiration from the beauty of the sea and land and her family’s heritage. LaRita’s jewelry has been featured at the Alutiiq Museum in Kodiak.
“I began making Alutiiq jewelry in 2003. I have found so much beauty in art of our past, like a headdress from the 1800’s made of solid beads and dentalium. Dentalium is a sign of wealth to us still today and has such elegance in its long and slender shape.”
Value: $500
Donated by: LaRita Laktonen-Ward
Alaskan oil painter Susan C Swiderski is a full-time artist living in Seward, Alaska. Many of Susan’s oil paintings are inspired by the dramatic landscapes of Southcentral Alaska, the picturesque seaport town of Seward, the Kenai Fjords National Park and modern Alaskan Indigenous People.
This dramatic 16” X 22” piece is printed on quality art paper with gold leaf applied by the hand of the artist on each print. Evert print is signed and numbered by the artist with edition limited to only 250 prints. This statement piece is a declaration of your commitment to being a voice for justice in Alaska.
Value: $500
Donated by: Alaska Native Justice Center
The Airpod Pro Noise Cancelling Headphones unprecedented sound with pro-level Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio for the right mix of noise control in any environment, Transparency mode to hear the world around you, and Conversation Awareness to seamlessly lower your media volume when you speak to someone nearby. Both AirPods Pro 2 and the wireless MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C) are IP54 dust, sweat, and water resistant, and you can use the Find My app to keep track of them.
Value: $249
Donated by: GCI
Our 2024 Fundraising Team
Honorary Co-Hosts
- Senator Dan Sullivan & Julie Fate Sullivan
Fundraising Co-Chairs
- Alex Cleghorn
- Doug Fifer
- Gloria O’Neill
Co-Hosts
- Roy Agloinga
- Sheri Buretta
- Samantha Cherot
- Michael Curry
- Emily Edenshaw
- Ivan Encelewski
- Ella Goss
- Andrew Guy
- Shauna Hegna
- Elizabeth Hodes
- Pamela Keeler
- Vivian Korthuis
- Mark & Leslie Kroloff
- April Kyle
- Gabe Layman
- Whitney Leonard
- Georgianna Lincoln & Christopher Cooke
- John Aġnaaqłuk Lincoln
- Jahna Lindemuth
- Carl Marrs
- Jason Metrokin
- Lloyd Miller & Heather Kendall-Miller
- Chris Monfor
- Jenifer Nelson
- Rebecca Patterson
- Mike Pfeffer
- Greg Razo
- Chief Brian Ridley
- Elizabeth Ripley
- John Rubini & Clare Bertucio
- Jaclyn Sallee
- Aaron Schutt
- Lauren Sommer Boskofsky
- Jim Torgerson
- Connie Wirz
Community Impact
In 2024
Provided
6,956 hours
of legal services
Provided
213
urgent supportive services
Participated in
424
court hearings and trials
Served
102
new clients
Obtained
25
protective orders
Provided
115
court accompaniments
Obtained
5
variances
for people due to employment barriers
Commenced
130
new Indian Child Welfare Act cases
681
people attended
ICWA and Tribal Justice Training
Hosted
47
pro se clinics
In the Last 5 Years
- Partnered with 60 Tribes and 6 Alaska Native Regional Nonprofits to expand ICWA and Tribal Justice support.
- Represented Tribes in 460 Child in Need of Aid cases involving Tribal children.
- Responded to 192 requests for training and technical assistance to strengthen Tribal Courts and public safety.
- Hosted 2 Tribal Child Welfare and Justice Conferences, plus 8 ICWA trainings tailored to Tribal perspectives.
Sponsors
Standing Together for Justice—Thank You.
Pillar of Justice: $10,000+
Champion of Justice: $5,000+
Defender of Justice: $2,500+
Friend of Justice: $1,000+
