Join us in the Commemoration of an Alaskan & American Icon
The Walter Harper Project
Help us build a life size bronze statue to commemorate Walter Harper, the first person to reach the summit of Denali.
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Alaskan Singer & Songwriter Ben Balivet created this song to commemorate Walter Harper and support the Walter Harper Project.
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The Walter Harper Project Team is currently finalizing the Request for Qualifications. For more information please contact us below.
Michael Harper
Anchorage, AK
Relative of Walter Harper
Bill Gordon
Fairbanks, AK
Life Long Alaskan; Former Staff Assistant to Governor Jay Hammond
Mary Ehrlander
Fairbanks, AK
Author of Walter Harper, Alaska Native Son; UAF Professor of History
Marcus Sanders
Anchorage, AK
Community Leader & Chaplain
Darlene Bishop
Fairbanks, AK
Retired teacher, Doyon, Ltd. shareholder
johanna harper
Anchorage, AK
Relative of Walter Harper
Tanya Kaquatosh
Fairbanks, AK
Sr. VP of Administration- Doyon, Limited
Angela J. Linn
Fairbanks, AK
Senior Collections Manager, UA Museum of the North
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Email the team directly to learn more!
Fairbanks Native Association
501 C 3 Partnership
September 30,2019
We are excited to announce our partnership with the Fairbanks Native Association.
Walter HArper Day
Alaska Senator Click Bishop
October 2, 2019
Senator Click Bishop and staff are working with the Walter Harper Project to have a state day of recognition on June 7th for Walter Harper and the expedition.
official project announcement
Watch the News
October 22, 2019
Mary Ehrlander and Marcus Sanders are out spreading the news of the Walter Harper Project.
State of Alaska Legislative Session 2020
Walter Harper Day
January 21, 2020
A special thanks to Senator Click Bishop and Darwin Peterson for putting together the legislation to create a Walter Harper Day.
The Cordova Times Article
Walter Harper Day News
Feb. 24, 2020
Please check the link to read the story.
https://www.thecordovatimes.com/2020/02/24/bill-would-establish-june-7-as-walter-harper-day/
Walter Harper Day PASSES HOUSE & Senate!!!
Walter Harper Day Approved!
March 4, 2020
The State of Alaska House of Representatives passed SB144 creating Walter Harper Day. The bill now awaits the Governor Dunleavy's signature.
Walter harper day official!
Governor Signs Bill
April 29, 2020
Governor Dunleavy signed SB144 into law, officially designating June 7 as Walter Harper Day.
Doyon Plaza as site of sculpture
Walter Harper Statue to be Placed at Doyon Headquarters
July 24, 2020
Doyon, Limited announced that when completed, the Walter Harper statue will be housed outside of the Doyon Plaza in downtown Fairbanks. Thank you to the Doyon board of directors who approved this request.
Much More to Come!!!
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