The Voices of the Next Generation
As a member of CITC’s Youth Advisory Council, Tayler gets to work closely with the CITC Board of Directors—an opportunity, as she sees it, to influence future generations of Alaska Native youth
As a member of CITC’s Youth Advisory Council, Tayler gets to work closely with the CITC Board of Directors—an opportunity, as she sees it, to influence future generations of Alaska Native youth
“This opportunity I got through CITC helped open doors for me to do good things to help others.” With support, Justin Forbes gained skills to help himself--and others
Following a calendar derived from traditional annual subsistence activities, Child & Family Services holds cultural social gatherings that connect families to their heritage
Peer educators make talking to teens and young adults about difficult topics easier by creating relevant and culturally adapted curricula
This year, ANJC raised $105,000 through the Voices for Justice campaign--a number that will have a huge impact on ANJC’s services. Reaching that figure was a community effort
For the first time since 2019, CITC held its annual Family Holiday Celebration, Saturday, December 3—and made Christmas brighter for nearly 700 individuals, children, and Elders
Anchorage is an ideal skiing location--but most of the youth and adults who hit the slopes are non-Native people. CITC is helping Native youth gain access to outdoor winter sports
In March 2023, CITC will open the Super Fab Lab, a larger space with more advanced technology that will allow CITC to offer robust programming and learning opportunities to more people
Few lawyers have expertise in Native law. ANJC's new Clerkship and Fellowship programs aim to create a cohort of legal minds with experience to advocate for justice for Native people
A look back at ANJC's accomplishments and work toward justice throughout this year
Through an effort to mobilize Alaska Native and American Indian voters, CITC hosted an early polling place during this year's mid-term election
Simple steps—like finding stable housing, landing a job, and developing basic life skills—can make a tangible difference in whether a young person stays out of juvenile detention once they've left