As an organization built upon values rooted in Alaska Native cultures, we believe that investing in individual human potential builds human capital and advances the self-determination of our people. All our programs are steeped in our deeply held belief that true self-determination is grounded in self-sufficiency and the ability to take responsibility for one’s own life, family, and community. We partner with eight federally recognized tribes within the Cook Inlet region to strengthen program and social services capacity for the region’s tribal communities.
Our Board of Directors
Ivan Encelewski, (Board Chair) Ninilchik Traditional Council
Kaarlo Wik, (Vice Chair) CIRI
Robert Stephan, Native Village of Tyonek
Diane Buls, CIRI
Debra Call, CIRI
Angeleen Waskey, Native Village of Eklutna
John Crawford, Seldovia Village Tribe
John Estabrook, Jr., CIRI
Douglas Fifer, CIRI
Theodore Garcia, Knik Tribal Council
Shane Hunter, CIRI
Philip Ling, Chickaloon Village Traditional Council
Patrick Marrs, CIRI
Chris Monfor, Salamatof Native Association
Debra Morris, CIRI
Jake Kooly, CIRI
Wayne Wilson, Kenaitze Indian Tribe