For CITC Community and Outreach Coordinator Ann Lawrence, volunteering is more than just a nice thing to do—it’s an extension of the subsistence activities her family does together each summer. “In the village, we go hunting and fishing, and we … More
Moving day: a new beginning; a fresh start; a chance to make a change. When Greg Dunn used the Chanlyut moving service to help transport his furniture to a new home, he had no idea that, years later, he’d be … More
Celebrating its 43rd year, CITC hosted the 2013 Native Youth Olympics Games (NYO) April 25–27 at the Dena’ina Center where more than 400 students from 50 communities across Alaska came together for healthy athletic competition, while striving for their own … More
Growing up in south Anchorage, Shannon Hawkins remembers being surrounded by neighbors who kept a watchful and encouraging eye out for her and her seven siblings. “We had a big family, and all of our neighbors were so helpful,” she … More
“Help other people, help other people,” Jeremy Cooper said. The words are like a chant, something he might whisper to himself when he loses his way. This mantra is his advice for men who are new to Chanlyut, for those … More
There are times when life seems held together by delicate strings; cut one, and everything falls apart. The one crucial string tying Mackenzie Madison to a stable life was her great-grandmother, and on the day her great-grandmother died unexpectedly, Mackenzie … More
He’d been through the cycle before; a meth and heroin addict, he’d started stealing to support his habit, and the stealing was what landed him in jail. For Jared, though, there was a glimmer of hope—an advertisement he’d seen … More
Through your generous support, a team of shipping partners and a network of community volunteers, CITC coordinates with the New York-based charity Kids In Distressed Situations (K.I.D.S.) for delivery of new children’s apparel and household necessities to Anchorage for statewide … More
UAA student and former Ernie Turner resident Jasmine McAuley has a lot to smile about these days Only a few years ago, when Jasmine McAuley reached the darkest, ugliest part of her life, her morning routine started a bit differently … More
NYO Games Alaska is a year-round program that has a quantifiable positive impact on more than 2,000 youth each year. NYO influences our young people to improve academic performance, strengthen overall health and well-being, and instills important values, including leadership … More