Morris was one of Alaska 's prominent business leaders. He was the youngest commissioner of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, held leadership positions in the Alaska Federation of Natives and Commonwealth North, as well as a cabinet position in the Hickel administration. In 1985, he took over the helm of Doyon, Limited, leading that corporation to become one of the most profitable and stable Alaska Native Corporations. His life and leadership was the inspiration for the construction of our center. He embodied a philosophy to work together on commonalities and celebrate diversity. Our center brings together Native and non-native organizations, building bridges between cultures and encouraging all Alaskans to work together to build our future.