2025 Next Gen Day was held Jan. 20 in Anchorage. Here, the morning cohort (ages 10-13) is shown the CIRI enterprise interactive map by CEO Swami Iyer. In addition to meeting with CIRI leadership, the morning cohort taste-tested traditional foods, played games and participated in an Alaska Native craft activity. The afternoon cohort (ages 14-17) participated in “alumni talks” and a cooking demonstration. In addition to the in-person event held at CIRI’s Anchorage office, a virtual option was made available to out-of-area attendees.