This is a developing story.
Three totem poles have been removed from the Michael J. Burns Building that houses the Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. headquarters, including a 30-foot-tall totem outside the building entrance that was removed Friday, with Goldbelt Inc. stating it plans to place them at its headquarters as part of its upcoming 50th-anniversary celebration.
An announcement on the APOC’s Facebook page states the totem pole outside the main entrance was removed Friday, “following the two indoor poles that were already removed.”
“We’re honored to have been the caretakers of the totem poles for the last several decades. It is bittersweet to watch the totems leave our care, but at the same time see the positive impact of their return to Goldbelt,” said APFC CEO Deven Mitchell in a prepared statement.
Tlingit artists Ray Peck and Jim Marks carved the Legends and Beliefs, Creation of Killer Whale and Strongman totems, in addition to the 15 bronze sculptures affixed to the outside of the building, according to APFC’s Facebook post. APOC purchased the building from Goldbelt in 1998, with the contract allowing the Alaska Native Corporation to buy back the art for $1 apiece.
Goldbelt President and CEO McHugh Pierre made the buyback in 2021, according to APFC.
“Goldbelt is thankful for the care and stewardship shown by the APFC to keep these artifacts in top condition,” Pierre said in a prepared statement. “We value our partnership with APFC, and we are proud it calls Juneau home. We look forward to many more years of partnership and collaboration with the APFC.
Goldbelt’s headquarters are in Vintage Business Park near Safeway. The 50th anniversary celebration is scheduled Jan. 4.
The relocation of the totem poles is occurring after APOC leaders said earlier this year they are considering relocating some operations and staff from Juneau to Anchorage.
• Contact Mark Sabbatini at mark.sabbatini@juneauempire.com or (907) 957-2306.
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