Alice was best known for her work to pass the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act and her commitment to improving conditions in rural and urban health, education, human rights, and subsistence issues. As a member of the first Alaska Federation of Natives Board of Directors, Chairman of the Board for the Alaskan Native Political Education Committee, and a member of the rural Affairs Commission to name a few, Alice fought tirelessly for the rights of Alaskan Natives during a pivotal time in Alaskan history. She championed the causes of all people who were disadvantaged or disenfranchised through her work with humanitarian causes like the Hope Cottage, Jesse Lee Home, and she was honored to be selected to attend the United Nations Conference on Human Environment in Stockholm, Sweden in 1972.

Alice worked tirelessly promoting civic responsibility and with courageous tenacity helped build consensus on many important issues of her day. Her work on the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act helped shape the course of Alaskan history. As noted in the Alaska Senate resolution honoring her in 1973 – “her life and her devotion to her fellow Alaskans will long stand as an example to those who may follow in her footsteps.”

As the only woman on the original Board of Directors of the Alaska Federation of Natives and the only woman on the many committees, boards, and commissions she served on, she became a role model for Native and non-Native women alike. She exemplifies what powerful role women have in shaping the direction of future generations. With her actions, she paved the way for many other dedicated women leaders and activists.