When children turn the pages of Making Akutaq, they find soft, pencil-drawn illustrations and a recipe for the titular delicacy. One thing they won’t find? A story. CSELC’s wordless books are helping young ones learn Yup’ik. More ›

“At CITC, if you share your situation, they will help you succeed. You can’t always do it by yourself. But if you follow the program, you’re golden.” More ›

What started as a STEM project around growing plants with hydroponics soon blossomed into a way to connect Airport Heights Elementary with its surrounding community. More ›

When families began sheltering-in-place in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many were faced with a dilemma:  How to feed an entire family three meals a day, every day, without multiple trips to the grocery store or the support of the occasional restaurant meal? CSELC had an answer. More ›

Volunteers distributed 12,000 pounds of fish to families March 25 and 26 as part of Operation Fish Drop, a grass-roots initiative to ensure Alaska Native elders and others have access to traditional foods this spring. More ›

Family has always been Dimitrius Young’s motivation. At 13, he joined a gang to find the resources to support his mother. But after time at McLaughlin Youth Center, and with the help of ANJC, Dimitrius has found a new way to realize his goals. More ›

Firefighter. Grassroots leader. Youth mentor. At 23, Melvin Captain has had a wider range of work experiences than many adults twice his age. So how come he couldn’t find a job? More ›

An earthquake. A major remodel. A global pandemic. When CITC finally reopens its doors to welcome back both staff and participants, a new face will greet them: a mask created by artist Drew Michael to honor the resiliency of our people. More ›