Cook Inlet Tribal Council

Men's Reentry Support Group
2018-01-03 14:30 - 15:30, 2017-12-27 14:30 - 15:30, 2017-12-20 14:30 - 15:30, 2017-12-13 14:30 - 15:30 (America/Anchorage) | CITC: Rasmuson Room 4, 3600 San Jeronimo Drive, Anchorage, AK, United States
The ANJC Adult Reentry Program optimizes opportunities to eliminate barriers for men who are recently released from incarceration.
In our reentry program we provide a supportive atmosphere for our participants, so that they can feel comfortable sharing things that they may not have anybody to talk to about. Our supportive group topics include:
Probation violation prevention
Relapse prevention
Building interview and job skills
Goal-setting
Release housing options
Healthy relationships/boundaries
Controlling emotions
Money management/budgeting
Criminal thinking errors

Life Skills: Money Management - Nutrition
2018-01-03 13:30 - 16:30 | 3600 San Jeronimo Drive, Anchorage, 99508
In this class, participants will learn fundamental principles associated with Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, the Glycemic Index, Salt, Vitamins and Minerals, Organics vs processed and preservatives/additives in food. We will also be pooling our knowledge together developing a better understanding of subsistence activities and food as well as the concept of “eating on a TANF budget”

Life Skills: Making the Most of Your TANF
2018-01-02 15:00 - 16:30 | 3600 San Jeronimo Drive, Anchorage, 99508
In this class, participants will take a closer look at the benefits of Part Time and Full Time employment and how they can “grow their income” with the allowable monthly earned income deductions worksheet. We will also discuss other types of payments which may qualify as deduction from monthly wages as well as other requirements for the TANF program.

Tribal Vocational Rehab Orientation
2018-01-02 09:00 - 10:00, 2017-12-26 09:00 - 10:00, 2017-12-19 09:00 - 10:00, 2017-12-12 09:00 - 10:00 | 3600 San Jeronimo Drive, Anchorage, 99508
This orientation is for participants new to CITC’s Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation program. This general orientation occurs every Tuesday. For those who can’t make the regular Tuesday orientation, call 907-793-3366 to schedule an individual orientation.
Prepare for orientation by reviewing the TVR informational PowerPoint.

Sobriety Is Traditional group
2017-12-28 17:30 - 18:30, 2017-12-21 17:30 - 18:30, 2017-12-14 17:30 - 18:30 | CITC: Rasmuson Room 1, 3600 San Jeronimo Drive, Anchorage
Sobriety is Traditional is put on by Recovery Services Alumni Defenders of Sobriety. It is a recovery-oriented talking circle for those in recovery from trauma, mental illness, or substance abuse. It is facilitated by an alumnus who is certified in the Southcentral Foundation learning circle model.

"Sobriety is Traditional" Recovery Support Circle
2017-12-28 09:00 - 22:00, 2017-12-21 09:00 - 22:00, 2017-12-14 09:00 - 22:00 | CITC: Rasmuson Room 1, 3600 San Jeronimo Drive, Anchorage
Join Recovery Services Alumni Council member Tyler Young for the weekly Sobriety Is Traditional recovery support circle. This is a recovery group that provides support, encourages the overall wellness of its participants, and promotes a healthy way of living. This peer supported recovery group is open to men and women, ages 18 & older.
For more information, please contact:
Tyler Young (Recovery Services Alumni Council Member)
(907) 744-2474
tyleryoungak@gmail.com

Moral Reconation Therapy
2017-12-27 15:30 - 16:30, 2017-12-20 15:30 - 16:30, 2017-12-13 15:30 - 16:30 | CITC: Rasmuson Room 1, 3600 San Jeronimo Drive, Anchorage
Participate in our culturally friendly, cognitive-behavioral counseling program that combines education, group and individual counseling, with structured exercises designed to foster moral development. Completion of MRT has been proven to decrease recidivism and increase successful community integration.

Christmas - CITC closed
2017-12-25 - 2017-12-26
In observance of Christmas, CITC and the Nat’uh Service Center are closed Dec. 25 and 26. CITC, KNBA, The CIRI Foundation, and ANJC will reopen Wednesday for regular business hours.
Happy holidays!

Strengthening OUR Youth Session 4
2017-12-21 15:00 - 16:30, 2017-12-20 15:00 - 16:30, 2017-12-19 15:00 - 16:30, 2017-12-18 15:00 - 16:30
Strengthening OUR Youth is a complete approach to a sex education program that focuses on prevention of unplanned pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, and HIV/AIDS. Healthy relationships, contraception, and other additional adult preparation topics will also be included to empower Alaska Native/American Indian youth in making positive decisions.
Location: CITC RCC rooms – call for more specific venue

Family Cultural Night: Dreamcatchers with a Twist!
2017-12-14 17:00 - 19:00 | CITC: Rasmuson Room 1, 3600 San Jeronimo Drive, Anchorage
ETSD Youth Services is hosting our Family Cultural Night again. Last year it was Cultural Paint Night with storytelling; this year we are doing dream catchers. We are taking RSVP’s till we reach 30 people total. This is a family event so children, adults, and elders are welcome. If a child is attending please make sure they are old enough to create a dream catcher. All supplies will be provided along with a meal. This is a great event for children to make Christmas gifts with their family.

Strengthening OUR Youth Session 3
2017-12-14 15:00 - 16:30, 2017-12-13 15:00 - 16:30, 2017-12-12 15:00 - 16:30, 2017-12-11 15:00 - 16:30

Youth Wellness Group
2017-12-13 18:00 - 19:00 | CITC: Rasmuson Room 2, 3600 San Jeronimo Drive, Anchorage
Every Monday, CITC’s Unsah Jan Prevention program hosts a Youth Wellness Group for youth ages 13 – 18. Meetings focus on developing life skills, health, and overall wellness. Food is provided. Past activities have included paint night, basketball, hiking, swimming, and spa night.
Group typically meets at the Nat’uh Service Center Rasmussen Conference Room #2, but may go offsite for some activities.
The Unsah Jan program focuses on suicide prevention, drug and alcohol prevention, and life skills and wellness development for all young people, but is specifically design to meet the needs of Alaska Native, American Indian, and LGBTQ youth.
