Alaska Native Artist Rose Albert

Rose Albert, Koyukon Athabascan, was born in a house boat along the Nowitna River that flows into the mighty Yukon River and was raised about 40 miles downriver in Ruby, Alaska. Once a necessity in bush Alaska, sled dogs have always been a part of Rose's life. Growing up, she recalls how her family depended upon dogs for hauling water and wood, and for hunting, and trapping. In 1982 Rose became the first Alaskan Native women to run the Iditarod completing the race in 32nd place. The memories of that race inspired her to do a series of oil paintings depicting the Iditarod each year before the race starts. Her rich northern colors capture the vastness and magnificence of the Alaskan wilderness. Her canvasses bring the dogs and the mushers to life, whether running or resting at rustic checkpoints.

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[MegaTia02]

I think this was a great message. Rose Albert is an insperation to me from this day forward. God bless your family

[rivergirl1956]

@koyukon1 I met your mother during AFN. We are originally from Kokrines. I have a photo of us up on Facebook please check it out. She is great. RA

[koyukon1]

My name is Daniel Smith. I am half Koyukon Athabascan. My mother Christine Olin Smith is from Ruby. I enjoyed your story.