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Through religion, loved ones, and sustained determination, Mike Williams shed his own dependence on alcohol. That would be enough of a victory for some people, but Mike committed to spending much of his time working for the welfare of Alaska Natives by involving himself with committees, commissions, and tribal government.

A somewhat roly-poly man of about 260 pounds with a mustache, a dry sense of humor, and a love of laughter, Mike is an engaging fellow to spend time with and yet he is also a very serious man concerned about the issues of the day and overlooked problems in the Alaska Bush. Besides working so hard behind the scenes in meetings, besides committing himself very publicly to matters of serious import, Mike also involved himself in what for many others is a full-time endeavor—long-distance dog mushing.

For some entering the Iditarod is a once-in-a-lifetime event. For others, racing in the most prestigious dog-mushing competition in the world annually is a career. Mike somehow managed to compete in the Iditarod year after year at the same time as he was flying around the state, traveling to Washington, D.C., and attending regional meetings in Seattle, or wherever his responsibilities took him.