Alongside the release of the 2025 Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation Annual Report “49 Forward,” CEO & Executive Director Mitchell wrote an opinion piece titled, “49 Forward for Generations of Alaskans” on Alaska’s history, the Fund’s performance, and the path forward with a single-fund endowment.
“I was born about a decade after Alaska became the 49th state, and have shadowy memories of life before oil revenue poured in. The preparedness to take care of ourselves demonstrated by gravel and shovels in the back of trucks during the winter, the limited access to markets reflected in ordering clothes out of a 2-inch-thick JCPenney catalog once a year, or the reality of drinking powdered milk because that’s what was available, were not unique to my household.
The Alaska Permanent Fund embodies that generation’s pioneering, hardy spirit. Those Alaskans, who had far less than we do today, selflessly chose to transform a portion of our resource wealth into a renewable financial resource for future generations rather than spend it on themselves. That foresight and generational sacrifice have proven invaluable to our quality of life today. Out of respect for the past and with the vision of a vibrant future, the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation (APFC) is committed to ensuring the Fund continues to be a source of strength, stability, and shared prosperity for every Alaskan. At this 49-year mark, APFC’s mandate remains clear: protect and grow the Alaska Permanent Fund for all
generations.”
Click here to read the whole piece, “49 Forward for Generations of Alaskans.”