The Kenaitze Indian Tribe is seeking public comment on its planned fixed-route bus service. Public comment on the Tribe’s fixed-route bus service, Kahtnu Area Transit, may be submitted in-person at the joint Soldotna and Kenai Chambers of Commerce luncheon from noon to 1 p.m....
Kenaitze Indian Tribe applauds Supreme Court ruling
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court reaffirmed the sovereignty of Alaska Native and American Indian tribes with its ruling in Haaland v. Brackeen. In a 7-2 ruling, the court rejected challenges to the Indian Child Welfare Act and upheld the law’s preferences for Alaska Native and American Indian children to be placed in Native foster and adoptive homes....
Transportation Safety Plan Meeting Scheduled
A public meeting to receive comments on the Kenaitze Indian Tribe’s transportation safety plan is scheduled for 1 p.m. on June 21, 2023, at the Dena’ina Wellness Center in classrooms 2 and 5....
Kenaitze Summer Food Service Program
Kenaitze Indian Tribe is participating in the Summer Food Service Program through its Youth Services Behavioral Health Summer Program and its Yaghanen Language and Culture Summer Program....
Tribe Plans Public Meeting on Assistance Programs
The Kenaitze Indian Tribe will host a public meeting to review and receive public comment on Administration for Children and Families Grant Programs: Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Low-Income Water Assistance Community Services Block Grant The meeting will be held in Classrooms 2 and 5 at the Dena’ina Wellness Center on June 13,...
Stabilization Grants to Child Care Providers Available
This grant is specifically designed to support the supply of infant child care within the community. This sub-grant will be awarded to providers that currently offer infant care or are able to resume by Sept. 15, 2023....
Kenaitze to offer Summer Food Service Program
Kenaitze Indian Tribe is participating in the Summer Food Service Program through its Youth Services Behavioral Health Summer Program and its Yaghanen Language and Culture Summer Program....
Healing where there was hurt
Research shines light on boarding schools in Alaska
Benjamin Jacuk was surprised to be nominated for the 2022 Alaska Young Professional of the Year award, and even more surprised when he was announced as the winner....Kenaitze Indian Tribe Announces Fixed-Route Bus Service Plans
Central Kenai Peninsula residents and visitors will soon have a new option for reliable, affordable transportation. The Kenaitze Indian Tribe is launching Kahtnu Area Transit, a fixed-route bus service between Nikiski and Sterling....
Now accepting Early Head Start and Head Start Applications
The Kenaitze Indian Tribe is accepting applications for its Early Head Start and Head Start preschool programs for the 2021-2022 school year. In-person services will begin Sept. 8. Early Head Start is a no-fee,...