The Pioneers of Alaska is a fraternal organization that was founded in 1907 to preserve the early history of Alaska.^[1][2]

Originally restricted to white males who entered Alaska before 1900,^[1] the organization today has about 5000 members,^{[citation needed]} who must be residents of Alaska for at least 20 years to be eligible to join.^[1] Once led by men, women became eligible for all leadership positions in 2012.^[3]

Founded in Nome, Alaska, the organization works at "gathering and preserving the relics and early history of Alaska",^[4] and at improving its economic and social conditions.^[3]

The organization has 35 local chapters, which are called "igloos".^[5] The group operates the Pioneer Museum at Pioneer Park, in Fairbanks.^[6][7]

Noel Wien was made an honorary member of the northernmost chapter, Igloo No. 8, after successfully landing at Wiseman, Alaska on 5 May 1925.^[8]