CIRI Virtual Mentoring Program, Mentee Recruitment

CIRI’s virtual mentoring program provides mentorship in several areas—careers, culture and more—and cultivates a reciprocal relationship between mentor and mentee, where participants develop their skills through a two-way transfer of experience and perspective.

Mentees receive customized education and career coaching, develop professionally and personally, engage in Alaska Native cultural activities, identify goals and achieve success! Mentees may choose among CIRI-selected mentors for their preferred pairings. The opportunity is open to CIRI Shareholders and confirmed Descendants aged 18+. As the program is held virtually, participants may live anywhere in the U.S.

The upcoming program will run approximately January–June 2026. The mentee application window is open Oct. 3–Nov. 2, 2025. View potential mentor matches and apply via the CIRI website.