2022-2023 ANHC Winter Schedule
The Alaska Native Heritage Center is now open for its first ever winter season!
CIRI CARES Act Funds Enable SCF to Expand Services
While COVID-19 has affected virtually all segments of the population and every aspect of society, the greatest strain of the current pandemic has been on the health care sector.
ANJC Leverages Digital Technology During COVID-19 Pandemic
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, thanks to innovative technologies, the Alaska Native Justice Center has worked expand the availability of its culturally based advocacy, intervention and prevention services.
The Alaska Native Heritage Center: An American Cultural Treasure
Created by a unanimous vote at the Alaska Federation of Natives Convention in 1987, the Alaska Native Heritage Center is a long-standing educational and cultural institution.
Nonprofit Spotlight: Southcentral Foundation
Founded in 1982, Southcentral Foundation (SCF) provides a range of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health and wellness services.
Nonprofit Spotlight: Koahnic Broadcast Corporation
As the media center for Alaska Native and Native American voices, Koahnic Broadcast Corporation delivers music programming, news and popular shows to a broad listenership in Southcentral Alaska.
Practice Makes Progress
CIRI shareholder Tim Chuitt credits Cook Inlet Tribal Council with helping him rebuild his own life—and save the life of a child.
Nonprofit Spotlight: The CIRI Foundation
A private foundation established 37 years ago by the CIRI Board of Directors, The CIRI Foundation has contributed more than $35.5 million for the Alaska Native beneficiaries of CIRI to participate in post-secondary education.
TCF President and CEO Celebrates 20 Years
In October, original CIRI shareholder Susan Anderson (Tlingit) celebrated 20 years with The CIRI Foundation.
Alaska Native Justice Center
Through culturally based advocacy, prevention and intervention initiatives, the Alaska Native Justice Center works to restore dignity, respect and humanity to all Native peoples.
SCF Hosts Nuka System of Care Conference
Health care leaders from around the world gathered June 17-21 in Anchorage to attend Southcentral Foundation’s ninth annual Nuka System of Care Conference.
Alaska Native Heritage Center Celebrates 20 Years
To help raise money for its education and cultural-preservation programs, ANHC celebrated its 20-year anniversary with a fundraiser brunch April 20.
A Seat at the Table for Everyone
CITC’s Tribal Youth Symposium brings together representatives from every corner of the Cook Inlet region to collaborate and share their best practices for working with youth.
Growing Together
“Do more with less.” This is the constant struggle for most nonprofits — how to meet the growing needs of the increasing number of individuals seeking service, despite budget constraints and limited staff.
Alaska Native Heritage Center
The Alaska Native Heritage Center (ANHC), a CIRI-affiliated nonprofit organization, showcases Alaska Native cultures and serves to educate visitors about the history and traditions of Alaska Native people.
TCF President and CEO Receives Governor’s Arts and Humanities Award
For her role in strengthening communities through a commitment to improving Alaska’s social, economic and civic life, CIRI shareholder Susan Anderson, president and CEO of The CIRI Foundation (TCF), received the 2018 Distinguished Service to the Humanities in Leadership award.
The CIRI Foundation Celebrates 35 Years
A private foundation established in 1982, The CIRI Foundation (TCF) has contributed more than $29 million for the Alaska Native beneficiaries of CIRI to participate in post-secondary education.
TCF is Born
TCF was incorporated on July 9, 1982. Its primary purpose was, and continues to be, expanding and enhancing the educational assistance programs made available to CIRI shareholders and their direct lineal descendants.
ANJC Develops Sustainability Plan
Alaska Native people face increasingly disproportionate rates of victimization, incarceration and other justice-related issues in Alaska.
CITC Opens Early Head Start Center in Anchorage
Finding child care in Anchorage just became a lot easier for Alaska Native families thanks to Cook Inlet Tribal Council’s (CITC) newest project, the Clare Swan Early Head Start Child Care Center.
Donate Through Pick.Click.Give. Beginning Jan. 1
This year’s Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) filing period runs Jan 1-March 31. A unique giving tradition, Pick.Click.Give. allows Alaskans to share their PFDs with the causes they care about most.
CITC Partners with Covenant House to Create a Home for Homeless Youth
As part of its commitment to double the amount of transitional housing available to homeless youth in Anchorage, on Sept. 23, CIRI-affiliated nonprofit Cook Inlet Tribal Council (CITC), along with Covenant House Alaska, celebrated the grand opening of Dena’ina House, a 26-bed facility in downtown Anchorage.
Great American Smokeout Event
Join others across the nation using the Great American Smokeout as a day to quit tobacco forever.
Alaska Native Heritage Center 2016 Summer Schedule
ANHC, a CIRI-founded nonprofit organization, showcases Alaska Native cultures and serves to educate visitors about the history and traditions of Alaska Native people.
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) is seeking volunteers to mentor youth. Please consider becoming a “Big,” playing a positive role and making a difference in a child’s life.
KBC’s 2016 Alaska Native Art Auction
Koahnic Broadcast Corporation’s Alaska Native Art Auction will be held Feb. 18, 2016, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center.
Local Nonprofits Score with CIRI Golf Classic
For the 32nd year running, CIRI held its annual Golf Classic in August, raising more than $110,000 for local youth and education nonprofits.
Dena’ina Wellness Center Artwork Provides Healing Space
“People forget how important it is to have art living with us. Having those spaces where we can be peaceful and be empowered and heal, that’s what helps keep our community well,” says artist and CIRI shareholder Joel Isaak.
CIRI Encourages Community Support Through United Way Campaign
Each year CIRI raises funds for the United Way of Anchorage with a month-long campaign that offers CIRI employees a number of ways to support the organization and its goals.
CIRI Can-Struction Benefits Food Bank
CIRI departments teamed up to collect canned goods for donation, then designed and constructed sculptures from their cans.
Cook Inlet Housing Authority earns national award
On Monday, Aug. 31, while visiting Anchorage, President Barack Obama announced that Cook Inlet Housing Authority (CIHA) was one of six organizations nationwide to be selected to participate in the ArtPlace American Community Development Investments program.
Summer Pike Derby removes invasive fish
This August, fishing in Tyonek and Beluga, Alaska, was more than just a fun way to spend some time outdoors. Participants in the 2015 Tyonek Tribal Conservation District (TTCD) Summer Pike Derby fished for pike as part of an effort to remove the invasive species from area lakes.
Food for thought: CIRI supports Children’s Lunchbox at Muldoon Elementary
Imagine looking forward to school on Monday just because you know you’ll finally get a solid meal. That scenario is a reality for one out of every five students in the Anchorage School District.
CIHA scores win for senior housing
Congratulations to Cook Inlet Housing Authority (CIHA), whose Coronado Park Senior Village in Eagle River was recently selected as an outstanding Senior Housing property by the Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition (AHTCC).
32nd annual CIRI Golf Classic a big hit
Another successful year as the CIRI Golf Classic raises money for a good cause.
Kenaitze Tribe breaks ground on Elder Center
Kenaitze Indian Tribe leaders celebrated the recent groundbreaking of the Tribe’s new Tyotkas Elder Center during a ceremony at the future home of the building.
SCF partners with Harvard Medical School
Southcentral Foundation (SCF) has partnered with the Harvard Medical School Center for Primary Care to foster collaborations in research, education and practice.
ANHC celebrates anniversary
On May 29, the Alaska Native Heritage Center celebrated its 15th anniversary.
Chickaloon breaks ground on new clinic
The official groundbreaking for the new Ahtnahwt’aene’ Nay’dini’aa den (“Ahtna People, Chickaloon Place”) Gathering Place, a community health center in Sutton, Alaska, took place on April 9.
CIRI affiliates receive awards, grants
Alaska Heritage Tours package named best in U.S., ANTHC Patient Housing Project moves forward with donation, and Southcentral Foundation leader honored.
Federal loan program seeks Alaska Native homebuyers
Thinking of buying a home this year? Then think about looking into the HUD 184 Loan Program. This federal program offers housing opportunities for Alaska Native and American Indian people and eligible tribal entities.
Pick.Click.Give. to your favorite nonprofits
When you complete your Permanent Fund Dividend application, you’ll have the option of selecting from a list of eligible Pick.Click.Give. organizations that can receive all or a portion of your 2015 dividend in October.
Not afraid of heights? This job is for you
Perched atop a steel structure outside the Ironworkers Local 751 building in Anchorage, CIRI descendant Taylor Clinton called down to the instructors of Cook Inlet Tribal Council’s (CITC) new ironworkers training program: “I love it up here!”
‘Tis the season
CIRI encourages employees – and you – to give back this holiday! When CIRI employee Rhonda Oliver volunteered for a November afternoon spent helping students at Muldoon Elementary with their homework, she was taken aback by a third-grader’s response when she offered to quiz him on spelling words.
CITC receives housing grant
CIRI-affiliated nonprofits partner on senior housing project During an Oct. 6 visit to Anchorage, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Julian Castro …
Never Alone released
Game release date: November 18, 2014 Built in partnership with the Alaska Native community, Never Alone is an atmospheric puzzle platform that explores the harsh and …
90% by 2020 community partnership targets absenteeism in schools
Even in the early days of a new school year, some students face a challenge that will put them at a disadvantage: They will be among the 7.5 million students across the country who miss nearly a month of school every year, a factor that can correlate with poor performance at every grade level.
CITC’s Never Alone to launch in November
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Southcentral Foundation breaks ground on Nuka Institute
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Pay It Forward philosophy earns national recognition
For its exceptional philanthropic work, The CIRI Foundation (TCF) was honored with the Native Americans in Philanthropy (NAP)’s 2014 Tribal Philanthropy Award. The award recognizes …
Artfully done: CIHA raises awareness with pop-up project
If you’re out and about in Anchorage this summer, you may have already noticed some unique works of art popping up around town. In June, …
Southcentral Foundation reaches historic settlement with Indian Health Service
A historic settlement agreement between Southcentral Foundation (SCF) and the U.S. Indian Health Service (IHS) will result in a one-time $96 million payment, plus $30 …
Mabel Pike Educational Center groundbreaking ceremony
The Alaska Native Heritage Center officially broke ground on the new Mabel Pike Educational Center on May 9 with plans to open this fall. The …
CITC youth get spun up about Fire Island Wind
Anuqa: Wind. Saa: Sun. Two sources of great energy, capable of generating power for whole cities. On June 4, 13 campers from Cook Inlet Tribal …
The CIRI Foundation scholarship and grant deadlines near
June 1, General Scholarship Deadline The CIRI Foundation (TCF) is accepting applications from full-time and part-time degree seeking students toward the June 1 General Scholarship …
“Native Voices” traveling exhibition visits Anchorage June thru November
A traveling exhibition shaped by Alaska Native health care leaders and culture bearers is coming to Anchorage in June. “Native Voices: Native Peoples’ Concepts of …
Career development services, from resume writing to beyond
For many unemployed individuals, getting a job isn’t a simple matter of writing a resume or submitting an application. “To get that job, you need …
Big win for Cook Inlet Housing Authority
The Cook Inlet Housing Authority (CIHA) has been selected to receive the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary’s Opportunity and Empowerment Award …
Save the date, March 29
Southcentral Foundation’s 17th Annual Gathering Saturday, March 29, 2014 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Dena’ina Civic & Convention Center Join us at this free, family-friendly …
Alaska Native Heritage Center prepares for educational expansion
Hosting more than one million visitors and over 200,000 school children since opening in May 1999, the Alaska Native Heritage Center (ANHC) is expanding to …
Alaskans can easily donate to CIRI nonprofits when applying for the PFD
Pick.Click.Give. allows Alaskans to share their Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) with the causes they care about. When completing the PFD application, Alaska residents can support …
The CIRI Foundation delivers first grants in new program to support art, culture
An ancient art form now experiencing a resurgence among Alaska Native people; a group of master artists passing their knowledge on to a new generation: …
Southcentral Foundation to open new Valley Native Primary Care Center
Southcentral Foundation to open new Valley Native Primary Care Center
Heritage Center seeks applicants for playwriting program
Heritage Center seeks applicants for playwriting program
Education, training provide long-term benefits
The CIRI Foundation continues to provide shareholders, descendants opportunities
Cook Inlet Housing Authority offers homeownership services
Cook Inlet Housing Authority offers homeownership services
CIRI Foundation Fall 2009 scholarship and grant deadlines
CIRI Foundation Fall 2009 scholarship and grant deadlines
KNBA 90.3FM seeking volunteers for upcoming membership drive
KNBA seeks volunteers for membership drives
CITC to produce Cook Inlet region services directory
CITC to produce Cook Inlet region services directory
Local intertribal band Medicine Dream followed up their 2007 NAMMY
Intertribal band Medicine Dream nominated for NAMMYs
The Alaska Native Heritage Center’s (ANHC) after-school program was nationally
Heritage Center after-school program receives national award
Southcentral Foundation’s (SCF) 12th Annual Gathering will be held at
SCF to hold Annual Gathering on Jan. 24
Positive youth development in American Indian and Alaska Native communities
CITC joins White House roundtable on Native youth
“Growing Up Native in Alaska,” the play, was reprised Nov.
Performance highlights young Alaska Native leaders from The CIRI Foundation book
Southcentral Foundation’s Alaska Women’s Recovery Project (AWRP) opened its doors
New women’s community center opens
The CIRI Foundation (TCF) distributed more than 330 scholarship and
TCF awards $900,000 for fall term
SCF celebrates CIRI shareholders’ academic success
SCF celebrates CIRI shareholders’ academic success Southcentral Foundation (SCF) proudly announces the academic achievements of three employees who graduated this spring from Alaska Pacific University …
The CIRI Foundation seeks CIRI shareholders, descendants for Board
The CIRI Foundation seeks CIRI shareholders, descendants for Board The CIRI Foundation (TCF) was established as a 501(c) 3, private foundation, in 1982. It was …
