OUR VISION
To assure Kahtnuht’ana Dena’ina thrive forever
Kahtnuht’ana Dena’ina








OUR VISION
To assure Kahtnuht’ana Dena’ina thrive forever
OUR VALUES
Living the Dena’ina way
OUR LANGUAGE
Our culture in our own words
OUR CULTURE
Remembering our past, guiding our future
OUR HEALTH
Treating the body, mind, and spirit
OUR EDUCATION
Traditional learning for a modern world
OUR ELDERS
Honoring wisdom and guidance

From early learning to college and career training, we have options to help with starting or continuing your education. Read More

Honor and respect for Elders, who provide abundant wisdom and guidance, is especially important to the Dena’ina culture. Read More

For thousands of years, we have relied on fish from Tikahtnu – Cook Inlet – to feed our families. Salmon remain central to our culture and identity. Read More
Kenaitze Administration • (907) 335-7200
Dena'ina Wellness Center • (907) 335-7500
Education and College and Career Support • (907) 335-7667
Tyotkas Elder Services • (907) 335-7280
Na’ini Family and Social Services • (907) 335-7600
Kenaitze Tribal Court • (907) 335-7219
We are so excited to welcome everyone back for a new school year! Before school begins, all parents/guardians must attend one Parent Orientation session.
Call or text 907-513-7512 with your name and preferred orientation time.
Orientation Options:
Monday, August 10 from 5 – 7 p.m.
Tuesday, August 11 from 9 – 11 a.m.
Tuesday, August 11 from 1 – 3 p.m.
Remember: Parent Orientation is required before your child can begin school. Students will not be able to start until a parent or guardian has attended one of the orientation sessions. We can’t wait to see you and kick off another wonderful year together!
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Updated with number for Social Services--We continue work to resolve a technical outage. We have enlisted the assistance of external experts for support. Due to the ongoing nature of this matter, we are not able to provide additional details at this time.
The following services are available, with temporary phones:
- Dena’ina Wellness Center
Primary Care, call 907-513-4438
Behavioral Health, call 907-513-1758
Dental, call 907-513-4434 to verify appointments
- Education, call 907-513-7512
- Kahtnu Area Transit bus service and other transportation, call 907-513-4458
Na'ini Family and Social Services, call 907-690-0826
- Tyotkas Elder Center – onsite meals only
- K’beq’ Cultural Heritage Center
- Educational Fishery
Please attend scheduled appointments for care at the Dena’ina Wellness Center. Dental patients, please call 907-513-4434 first to verify. We will continue to provide updates here and at kenaitze.org.
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We continue work to resolve a technical outage. We have enlisted the assistance of external experts for support. Due to the ongoing nature of this matter, we are not able to provide additional details at this time. We will provide an update when it is possible to do so.
The following services are available, with temporary phones:
Please attend scheduled appointments for care at the Dena’ina Wellness Center. Dental patients, please call 907-513-4434 to verify. We will continue to provide updates here and on our Facebook page.




Carrie provides personal training sessions and fitness consultations in the Wellness gym at the Dena’ina Wellness Center. She leads group fitness classes with a focus on improving function, strength, stamina and balance.

Suzanne J. Jackson was sworn in as a Qiz’unch’ Tribal Court Judge in July 2025.
Judge Jackson became interested in serving on the Court because she wanted to be more involved with her Tribe. She has a desire to serve the community and give back. She was also inspired by her mother, Rita Smagge, who served as a Tribal Court Judge.
Judge Jackson has also served on the Tribe’s Elders committee.
Judge Jackson strives to administer justice in a compassionate way that strengthens our community. She is a team player and works to collaborate with all involved to come to a sound decision. She understands that each decision deeply affects people’s lives and is committed to doing what is just and fair.

Krista Holloway was sworn in as a Qiz’unch’ Tribal Court Judge in September 2025.

Dr. Larsen provides comprehensive eye exams for un’ina of all ages. His services include eyewear prescriptions and contact lens fittings, with experience in specialty and RGP contacts. Dr. Larsen also handles medical visits from diabetic high-risk exams to foreign body removal.
Dr. Larsen earned his doctorate in Optometry at the University of Houston and a bachelor’s degree in Biology from Brigham Young University. He is certified by the American Board of Optometry and has been practicing primarily in private practice settings since 1998.
Dr. Larsen started wearing glasses at age 4, leading to his interest in eye care. He finds it rewarding to use his skills to help people see their world better. He appreciates the opportunity to help in diagnosing and preventing systemic health conditions.
Dr. Larsen and his wife have six children and two grandchildren. When he’s not serving un’ina, he enjoys photography, riding motorcycles, road and mountain biking, hiking, and video games.

Gary Corder was sworn in as a Qiz’unch’ Tribal Court Judge in May 2025.





Alyssa provides integrated assessments, crisis intervention and psychotherapy sessions to un’ina. She is grateful for the opportunity to make a positive change in her community. She finds it rewarding to build trust and meaningful connections with people seeking support.
Alyssa has a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling and a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice with a minor in psychology. Prior to her work in mental health counseling, Alyssa worked as a chemical dependency counselor providing services to un’ina seeking recovery from substance abuse.
A passion for social justice and advocacy inspired Alyssa to pursue a career in behavioral health. Alyssa’s approach to counseling is rooted in person-centered care, social justice and empowerment. Alyssa is a Kenaitze Tribal Member and is honored to be able to work with Alaska Native and American Indian people and to give back to her community.
When not serving un’ina, Alyssa enjoys reading, gardening, ice skating, traveling and spending quality time with friends and family.





Russell J. Wilson was sworn in as a Qiz’unch Tribal Court Judge in September 2018.



















