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 looking for mailing addresses for the following Tribal Members. Please make updates with Ashley at 907-335-7251 or at asegura@kenaitze.org. DO NOT PUT ADDRESSES IN THE COMMENTS. Chiqinik!
Dianne, Arendt
Sonya, Astad
Gordon, Baktuit
Sadie, Baktuit-Kelly
Maximillian, Baty
Jackson, Bergmann
Shayde, Billman
Boling, Sharon
Bruce, Brandon
Emily, Brandt
Jonathan, Brandt
James, Brown
Andrea, Brown
Burnham, Heather
Manual, Busane
Kayleen, Cameron-Levine
Connie, Campbell
Valaria, Caswell
Tina, Chaffin
Kenneth, Chaffin
Marie, Chaffin
Wayne, Chulin
Amy, Chulin
Marlene, Clarke
Mateo, Conde
Jerry, Consiel
Russell, Cooper
Josephine, Coray
Hazel, Costanios
Justin, Cox
Justin, Cox
Alexander, Coxwell
James, Cross, Sr
Megan, Cunningham
Jason, Curtis
Rebecca, Davis
Robert, Davis, Jr.
Clifford, Dean
Tracy, Deitz
Emelie, Demidoff
Izaak, Demidoff
Brandon, Dial
Clifford, Dolchok
Clifford, Dolchok Jr
Andrew, Dubois
Bradyn, Dubois
Darian, Dwight
Michael, Dwight
Drasanna, Edelman
David, Engelstad
Fairbanks, Cynthia
Dana, Forbes
Erik, Frostad-Thomas
Elizabeth, Garr
Mason, Garrett
Robert, Gepner
Bonnie, Gesh
Andrew, Goecke
Ara, Hachigan
Kerry, Harker
Michael, Harmon
Nathaniel, Hartnett
Danielle, Hartnett
Samuel, Hatfield
Emily, Hawley
Sentilla, Hawley
Preston, Hawley
Martin, Hermansen
Craig, Hilleary
Jessica, Huf
Taylor, Huf
O'neal, Ivanoff
Kathryn, Jacobson
Quentin, Jacobson
Jay, Jennings
Charles, Jennings
Keith, Jennings
Winnie, Johansen
Adam, Johansen
Kristin, Johnson
Micah, Johnson
Hali, Jones
Josephine, Jones
Alison, Jones
Evelyn, Juliussen
Ronald, Juliussen Jr
James, Juliussen Jr
Dominic, Juliussen-Johnson
Mary, Kent
Daniel, Ketah
Marshall, Kidder
Kidder, Travis
Jasmine, Koster
Alice, Lafountain
Clinton, Lageson
Alexis, Lageson
Lillian, Landi
Katherine, Lecceardone
Cindy, Lesamiz
Cherie, Lindstrom
Erik, Lyse
Ronald, Mahle
Ronald, Mahle Iii
Ronald, Mahle Jr
Gerald, Mahle Jr.
Dante, Mahle-Johnson
Sandra, Marcus
Jacob, Mathews
Nadine, Maupin
Shane, Mccurdy
Donna, Mccurdy-Rodriquez
John, Miller
Mickayla, Miller
Karina, Munson
Deborah, Nevitt
Richard, Nevitt
Michael, Norbert
David, Oder
Alex, Oder
Berit, Ollestad
Casie, Ortega
Paxton, Devan
Christian, Rodgers
Jesse, Rodgers
James, Rouse Iii
Jon, Sacaloff
James, Sanders
Alvaro, Sandoval Jr
James, Scaggs
Susan, Schaller
David, Schmalzried
Shawn, Schmalzried
Olivia, Schwenk
Brandie, Schwenk
William, Segura
Kassandra, Shaver
Lori, Sloan`
Shannon, Smith
Alyssa, Smith
Nathaniel, Smith
Winston, Smyth
Connor, Sniff
Adrienne, Stynsberg
Michele, Sullenger
Griffin, Swan
Zachary, Szabo
Collin, Szymanski
Dimitri, Targonsky Jr
Crystal, Tilley
Sarah, Tressler
Norma, Wheeler
Amanda, White
Emma, Wik
Dustin, Williams
Kayden, Williams
Brittany, Wilmot
Frances, Wilson
Brandon, Wilson
Worrell, Karen
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PLEASE NOTE – There will be no services Friday and Saturday, Jan. 16-17, due to weather.


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.













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


















