Cook Inlet Tribal Council, Inc.

OPEN NOW! The Johnson O'Malley Student Activities Program funds items for Alaska Native and American Indian ASD students. Starting August 1, you can apply for funding for a variety of supplies that support your child's learning, including books, musical instruments, class supplies, tutoring, school uniforms, and more. Following this link to apply https://bit.ly/3A3vH6k

Each summer, CITC designates one team and one individual among its departments and programs to receive the President’s Susten Award. This year, the Susten team award went to CITC’s first point of contact for anyone who visits our service center: the Navigation team. Visit https://lnkd.in/gfQDz_8r to learn more about this unique public-facing team!

Each year, CITC designates one employee to receive the Susten Individual Award, a recognition of one person’s embodiment of the organization’s mission and values. The recipient of the 2024 Individual Susten award was Inga Garcia, a preschool teacher at the Clare Swan Early Learning Center. “At CITC, breaking trail embodies the spirit of forging ahead, pushing through obstacles, and relentlessly pursuing excellence. Inga, our first-ever preschool teacher at CSELC, exemplifies these values in every aspect of her work,” wrote Marianne Fanger, CSELC director, in her nomination of Inga. Read about Inga's work here: https://lnkd.in/g82UxxSK

Can you believe it's almost September? Plan your month with CITC Life Skills! Learn more about workshops and classes at citci.org/calendar/

Earlier this month, the second summer Tribal Youth Leadership Summit brought young men and women together with community Tribal Elders and leaders for thoughtful conversation on subsistence, culture, and land management. Thank you to all the young people who made their voices heard, and to the leaders who joined us for this event! CITC has year-round opportunities for youth to get involved in our projects, programs, and mission. Visit citci.org for information on how you can make a difference in your community at CITC.

🚨 The deadline to apply to the 2025 Youth Advisory Council is this Friday! 🚨 Apply for the 2025 Youth Advisory Council at Cook Inlet Tribal Council (CITC)! We're looking for passionate young leaders like YOU to drive change in the Cook Inlet Region. What's in it for you? ✅ Provide fresh perspectives to CITC ✅ Present at the annual Tribal Youth Leadership Summit ✅ Network with executive leadership ✅ Make a real impact in your community Eligibility: ✅ 18 years or older ✅ Alaska Native or American Indian ✅ Resident of the Cook Inlet Region Ready to make your voice heard? Apply now! Contact [email protected] for more info or to apply. Don't miss out – applications close August 30! #AlaskaNativeYouth #IndigenousLeadership #OpportunityAlert What changes would you like to see in your community? Share your thoughts below 👇 !

Save the date! The first Johnson O’Malley (JOM) Parent Meeting of the 24/25 school year is scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday, Aug. 27 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the CITC Denełchin Lab (7710 Grass Creek Road). This meeting is open to the public. All parents and guardians of Alaska Native and American Indian students enrolled in the Anchorage School District and encouraged to attend. The Johnson-O’Malley Education program supports the educational needs of Alaska Native and American Indian high school students by providing school supplies, funding, and other resources needed for school and extra-curricular activities. Learn more about JOM at https://bit.ly/3A3vH6k

When a parole officer bothers to call a judge regarding a convicted individual’s sentencing, it’s usually to request that the person receive a longer sentence. But when Maggie Fairbanks’s parole officer placed a call to the judge who would hand down her sentence, the request was for Maggie to be given a lighter punishment. Thanks to that call, Maggie ended up serving only three months of what was originally intended to be a five-year sentence. This was a woman who, by her own admission, had spent her life dodging accountability. “Every time I got out [of jail], I was immediately on the run. I would never check in. I would never report to a P.O. [parole officer],” Maggie described. “Half the time, I would just cut my ankle monitor off.” So why would a P.O. advocate so fiercely for someone with a history of re-offending and breaking her parole? “Because I was willing to help myself, other people were willing to help me,” Maggie shared. Maggie used CITC programs to get back on her feet, into steady employment, and on a new path. Read her story at https://lnkd.in/gK5BrHYV

Before Kendra Klotz started with our summer internship program, she wasn't decided on what realm of business she wanted to pursue. Over the summer, Kendra has interned with the Human Resources team and has been an amazing addition. The experience helped Kendra realize her passion for HR work, and convinced her to pursue her Master's one day. Want to learn more about Kendra Klotz and our summer internship program? Her story is available here: https://bit.ly/3X5rE2j

Cadence Crow felt that she needed to be working towards the advancement of Alaska Native people, but didn't exactly know where to start. This summer she entered the business world and has been thriving since. Cadence discovered she loves the communications side and found what she wants to do after she earns her degree. Discover more about Cadence Crow and how she found herself at CITC here: https://bit.ly/3X6fPco