SPRING EDITION // 2021
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Dear Friends, Late last year, I spoke with the person who commissioned the study that ultimately resulted in AMCC’s formation. Jim Stratton, or “Stratto” to close friends, shared a candid reflection that I will always remember: “You never know how far an idea will go.” Liberatory thought is potent. Like seeds in the wind or halibut larvae in the Gulf current, what’s needed for success is a generative landing pad. And for the social organism that is AMCC, such habitat comes in the form of relationships. In this Impact Report, you’ll read about the people and partnerships that continue the unfurling of our collective vision. From Jim Stratton’s story to young fishermen artists, advocates like Charlie Peterson, local food distributor Arctic Harvest Deliveries and rockstar volunteer Madeline Jovanovich, our community shares a mission that is powered by unstoppable grassroots networks. We’re elevating only a few stories for brevity, but I want to emphasize that our collective strength runs deep and wide. You, dear neighbor, are part of that network. Thank you for sharing our values, celebrating these successes with us and investing in our capacity through our match campaign or by sharing about AMCC with others. And from the fullness of my heart, I thank the Indigenous caretakers of these lands and waters who have honored our dependence upon this sentient planet since time immemorial. With gratitude,
Marissa Wilson Executive Director
AMCC is grateful to Valisa Higman, Elizabeth Jagusch and Kristin Vantrease for allowing us to feature their inspiring artwork in our Impact Report. Their works were originally showcased in Volume II of the Alaska Young Fishermen’s Almanac which celebrates Alaska’s fishing livelihoods and cultures. Almanacs make thoughtful gifts and every new monthly donor who gives $5 or more receives a free copy! To learn more, visit www.akmarine.org/working-waterfronts.