🐻 Who We Are

AK4AK—Alaskans Care for Alaska—is a grassroots civic movement rooted in shared values, not party lines. We’re parents, educators, workers, veterans, and neighbors who believe that public schools, safe roads, and thriving communities are worth defending.

We don’t all vote the same, live in the same place, or agree on every issue—but we do agree on this: Alaska works best when we take care of each other.

Our mission is to reclaim the spirit of public good in this state we love. That means protecting education, resisting disinformation, and investing in the future our kids deserve. We speak truth with heart. We build bridges across divides. And we make it easy—and even joyful—to get involved.

If you’ve been waiting for a movement that reflects your common sense, your fierce care, and your pride in where you live—welcome. You’re already one of us.

Vintage-style poster featuring three bears in front of snowy mountains and pine trees, with the text "Alaskans" at the top and "For Alaska" at the bottom.

Alaska’s Way Forward:

The 10 Missions

An illustration of a scenic mountain landscape with rivers, trees, and mountains in the background. In the foreground, there is a basket of carrots being held by a person, surrounded by potatoes and a fish on a plate. The graphic contains the text 'Mission: Nourish the North' and a motto at the bottom: 'No one goes hungry. We grow, gather, and share what we need.'
Illustration of a cozy log cabin in a snowy forest with mountains in the background and the northern lights in the sky. A moose stands in the snow near the cabin. The text reads "Mission: Shelter For All" and "Everyone deserves a warm, safe place to live."
An illustrated poster featuring a house by a river under a starry night sky illuminated by the Northern Lights, with feathers, fish, and celestial symbols floating above. The text reads 'Mission: Learn For Life' at the top and 'Education opens doors—for everyone, at every age.' at the bottom, with a logo of bears and mountains in the corner.
A scenic illustration of Alaska featuring snow-capped mountains, a river with a boat, a bridge, a car on the road, and a sunset sky. The poster has bold text stating 'MISSION: MOVE FREELY' and 'Alaska', with a bear logo and the text 'a4ak.org' at the bottom.
A group of people sitting in a cozy room with large windows showing snowy scenery and red houses outside, engaged in a discussion or meeting.
A cozy cabin in a snowy mountain landscape at sunset, with warm lights glowing through the windows. The cabin is equipped with solar panels and wind turbines for renewable energy. The scene includes a snowmobile, a bear, and mountains in the background, emphasizing a self-sufficient lifestyle. The text reads: "Mission: Power For The People" and "No one needs to be cold, disconnected, or left in the dark." The logo of ak4ak.org featuring mountain bears is in the bottom right corner.
Illustration of an elderly man and a woman standing outside a snow-covered cabin at night, with an aurora borealis in the sky and a bald eagle flying overhead. The elderly man wears a military-style jacket with an American flag patch, and the woman is looking at the cabin. There are tall pine trees surrounding the scene, and a logo with bears and mountains in the bottom right corner. The caption reads, 'Mission: Care For Each Other,' and the text at the bottom emphasizes health as a personal and community responsibility.
A person standing on icy ground taking a picture of a large truck with mountains and a colorful sunset in the background, promoting Alaskan work for Alaskan economy.
Vintage-style poster depicting a fishing boat at sea with the sun shining behind it. The poster has the text: 'They take the fish, we get left in the wake. Alaska's Resources for Alaskans. Everyone could be helping.' It includes a logo of a bear, mountain, and trees with the website ak4ak.org.
An illustration of a diverse group of people, including children, adults, and a soldier, smiling and holding small flags with a backdrop of snowy mountains, houses, the night sky, and the Northern Lights, with the text 'You decide what it means to be an Alaskan' at the top and 'Tell your story' at the bottom.

  • Healthy communities start with local food, shared knowledge, and full bellies.

    Support food security and sovereignty by growing, harvesting, sharing, and protecting what sustains us.

  • Everyone deserves a warm, safe place to live.

    Work toward housing that is affordable, energy-efficient, and built with Alaskans’ needs and climate in mind.

  • No one needs to be left behind- cold, unconnected, and in the dark.

    Advance energy systems that are sustainable, locally controlled, and accessible to every community.

  • Education opens doors—for everyone, at every age.

    Champion strong schools, skilled teachers, and lifelong learning rooted in local knowledge and opportunity.

  • Health is a personal AND a community responsibility.

    Promote systems of care that support wellness, dignity, and access for all—from birth to elderhood.

  • Freedom equals responsibility.

    Ensure that transportation, communication, and information move safely and equitably across our vast state.

  • A healthy economy starts with local hands and local knowledge.

    Strengthen our workforce, honor traditional economies, and invest in industries that build long-term prosperity.

  • Govern like you live here. Vote like you live here.

    Reclaim civic power through fair policy, transparent leadership, and community-driven decision-making.

  • Everyone should be helping.

    Steward our natural wealth with future generations in mind—balancing use, preservation, and accountability.

  • You decide what it means to be Alaskan.

    Celebrate identity, uplift diverse voices, and keep Alaska’s cultural legacy alive through storytelling and art.

✉️ Contact Us

We’re Alaskans, just like you—real people working to make this state stronger from the ground up. Whether you have a question, want to volunteer, need materials for your school or group, or just want to share your story—we’re listening.

📬 Reach out.

We answer every message, and we’re always glad to connect.

  • Need help organizing an event or training? Let us know.

  • Media or press inquiry? Drop us a note and we’ll respond within 48 hours.