Identity, Inc.

Anchorage has some great local resources for GLBT arts, culture, and social services. The following list should help you get started. Is there something we're missing? Let us know by emailing Identity at

All Alaska

Imperial Court of All Alaska
The Imperial Court of All Alaska, ICOAA, has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars, perhaps more than a million through participation at fundraising events, benefits, titleholder Balls and functions. These dollars are used for scholarships or are immediatly turned back to gay, lesbian or community wide nonprofit groups for their use.
http://imperialcourtalaska.org

Alaska Gay Discussion
Alaska Gay Discussion is here to offer a forum for the gay community from around the state as well as gay "mis-placed" Alaskans living Outside to discuss important issues relevant to our lives.
http://groups.google.com/group/alaskagaydiscussion/

Alaska GLBT News
The most comprehensive Alaska events email newsletter. To sign up,

Alaska Community Forum
House Kitsune' has set up an online web forum, that we hope can be used to create a central hub for all of the Alaska Communities. We would like to send out an invite to you to check out the forum. We have a lot of events, news, and conversations being posted on the forum already, and would enjoy your company and info on the site as well. Our goal is to help you find friends, advice, a community and what's going on in the world around you.
Thanks
Oni Kitsune'
Ak Community Team
www.akcommunity.com

In Anchorage

AMP
The Anchorage MPowerment Project (AMP) is a group dedicated to empowering young gay, bi, curious guys by getting involved with and building a better community for themselves and their friends in Anchorage.
www.facebook.com/ancmpower

Alaskan AIDS Assistance Association (The 4 A's)
An AIDS Service Organization (ASO) for the state of Alaska based in Anchorage, Alaska. We provide case management services, housing services, and emergency food supplies. We also engage in a number of prevention and education activities.
www.alaskanaids.org

PFlag
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) promotes the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons, their families and friends, through: support, education, and advocacy.
Anchorage PFLAG and other chapters at PFLAG Links.

Anchorage GLSEN
The Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) is the largest national organization that brings together teachers, parents, students, and concerned citizens to work together for our public schools to end discrimination, harassment and violence that is based on perceived sexual orientation.

GrrlzList
A weekly email listing of news and events in the Anchorage women's community.

Mad Myrna's
Alaska's gay entertainment complex... more than just a bar.
www.alaska.net/~madmyrna/

Metropolitan Community Church
All are welcome in Metropolitan Community Churches; an inclusive worldwide fellowship of Christian congregations with a special outreach to the world's gay and lesbian community.
www.mccanchorage.com

Anchorage Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
An open and accepting church in Anchorage.
www.anchorageuuf.org

Out North
Since 1985 ON has provided a forum for underrepresented artists, especially artists with disabilities, artists of color, gay/lesbian/bi/trans artists, and social activist artists. Professional artists, community arts practitioners, and other participants in ON programs come from all corners of Alaska and all parts of the globe.
www.outnorth.org

Out (formerly known as The Family)

Contact Names: Azure Elle Dominguez and Rachel Sather

Contact Email and/or Phone: Azure at 903-7027 or azurel@live.com and Rachel at coffeehead02@hotmail.com or 310-4062

Meeting Time and Place: Every Sunday at noon at the Student Leadership Lab (Student Union, second floor, room 206)

Club Purpose: GLBTQA Support Group. Providing information about the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, and Ally community; having fun and educational activities to encourage pride and acceptance; learning to have "fun" with your sexuality and gender identity.

Link to our myspace: www.myspace.com/thefamilyuaa
Link to our facebook: http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=out&init=quick#/pages/Anchorage-AK/Out-University-of-Alaska-Anchorage-GLBTQA-Support-Group/128575604442?v=info&viewas=629625174

Outside Anchorage

Alaska Gay/Lesbian Association (UAF) Student Organization
Calendar, resources, and links.
www.uaf.edu/agla

Interior AIDS Association (IAA) Fairbanks
IAA'S mission is to reduce the spread of HIV by providing meaningful and effective education and prevention services to individuals and groups who may be at increased risk; and to improve the quality of life for people living with HIV/AIDS.
www.interioraids.org

Rainbow Wedding Network
Since 2000, your online wedding resource. Nationwide directory of GLBTQ friendly professionals. Your Ceremony, Your Style!
www.RainbowWeddingNetwork.com

Southeast Alaska Gay & Lesbian Alliance (SEAGLA)
A non-profit organization that works to provide a supporting social network for gay men, lesbians, bisexuals and transgender people in Southeast Alaska.
www.seagla.org

Fairbanks GLSEN
The Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) is the largest national organization that brings together teachers, parents, students, and concerned citizens to work together for our public schools to end discrimination, harassment and violence that is based on perceived sexual orientation.
www.angelfire.com/biz3/glsen/