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Time is running out to participate in the 2020 U.S. Census. Don’t miss this opportunity to help your community. The Census, conducted every 10 years, is more than a population count. One use of this information is for the allocation of federal funding.
In the case of the Kenaitze Indian Tribe, the accuracy and completeness of the demographics gathered in the census process will be essential to ensure that the Tribe receives the appropriate share of the funding in our service area.  Read More

Kenaitze Indian Tribe invites members of the public to review and comment on its revised Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program plan for fiscal year 2021. Grant documents are available by appointment by calling 907-335-7600.
Comments may be submitted by email to socialservices@kenaitze.org; by mail to Kenaitze Indian Tribe, attention Social Services, P.O. Box 988, Kenai, AK 99611; by fax to 907-202-8359; or left in the drop box at 1001 Mission Ave., Read More

We are accepting applications the Early Head Start and Head Start preschool programs for the upcoming school year.
Early Head Start is a no-fee, home-based program serving pregnant mothers, infants and toddlers up to age 3. Early Head Start staff schedule weekday home visits year-round.
Head Start/Alaska Native Education Preschool is a no-fee, classroom program for children age 3 or 4 by Sept. 1. Head Start preschool classes run from 8 a.m. Read More

The Tribal Council continues to monitor and address the status of the educational fishery in response to the ever-changing number of positive COVID-19 cases. For the most up-to-date information, assistance or questions regarding the educational fishery, please call 907-335-7203.
Effective immediately, the following restrictions apply to the permittees who are scheduled for the net in July:
The Tribal Council has reaffirmed its decision to have the Fishery staff continue to fish the net and process the fish, Read More

Tribal Members may begin scheduling the net for the Educational Fishery on April 20th for the entire season. In order to meet the COVID-19 mandates and keep our Tribal Members, families and employees safe, the Tribal Council has made the decision to have Jake Kooly, Harvest Manager and his crew fish the net for Tribal Members who sign up for the May tides. Only fisheries staff will be allowed at the fish site due to the COVID-19 mandates. Read More

In March, all households across Alaska should receive an invitation to participate in the 2020 U.S. Census. The Census, conducted every 10 years, is more than a population count. One use of this information Is for the allocation of federal funding.
In the case of the Kenaitze Indian Tribe, the accuracy and completeness of the demographics gathered in the census process will be essential to ensure that the Tribe receives the appropriate share of the funding in our service area.  Read More

Dena’ina Wellness Center (DWC) was notified on Saturday, March 28th, by the Alaska State Public Health Laboratory of its first positive case of COVID-19.  The person was tested at DWC earlier this week.
The Kenaitze Tribal Council and Tribal Administration wish to assure its Tribal Members, Employees and our community that the guidance and mandates of Federal, Tribal, State and public safety agencies are being followed to ensure your health and safety.  Read More

Important Message to our Elders
March 13, 2020
A message to our Elders:
To help slow the spread of COVID-19 and to protect our Elders, the Tribe has made the decision to close Tyotkas Elder Center starting Monday, March 16. While Tyotkas will be closed, the staff will continue to prepare meals and will make arrangements for delivery to those we serve. For questions about the closure or to make arrangements for meal delivery, Read More

Important Message to the Families We Serve
March 13, 2020
A message to the families we serve:
To help slow the spread of COVID-19 and to protect vulnerable members of our community, the Tribe has made the decision to extend the spring break closure through March 20 for the Early Childhood Center and Yaghanen Youth programs. These programs include: Early Head Start, Head Start, and Yaghanen.
In making this decision, Tribal Administration is following guidance from state and federal health and public safety agencies. Read More