Putting a face to the homeless
Tribe offers support services, but resources are limited amid strong demand
Barehanded, breath visible, Eunice Ruhl knelt down, brushed snow off the log and propped it upright. With a grunt,...‘I’m here for a reason’
After four decades of drug use, a tribal member discovers sobriety
Blood was seeping into the man’s brain and he was high on cocaine. The white powder, which he had snorted,...Kenaitze Indian Tribe, State of Alaska Sign Historic Child Welfare Agreement
The Kenaitze Indian Tribe has signed an agreement with the State of Alaska that establishes a framework for the tribe to provide additional child welfare programs across its service area on behalf of the Alaska Office of Children’s Services....
Passing down the knowledge
With an ulu in her right hand and a salmon filet under her left, Mary Lou Bottorff leaned forward and slid the blade toward the fish’s tail. A thin strip of meat,...
Tribe opens new optometry program
After years of planning, the tribe has officially opened an optometry program at the Dena’ina Wellness Center. The program, managed by Dr. Will Phillips, began serving un’ina earlier this year. “I’m excited about the opportunity to start a new program and help provide a much needed service,”...
Tribe celebrates opening of 2017 Educational Fishery
The Kenaitze Indian Tribe officially opened the 2017 Educational Fishery on May 1, welcoming scores of tribal members to the fishery site in Kenai for a day-long celebration that included food,...
It’s a process all year
In this video, Mary Lou Bottorff, an Elder with the Kenaitze Indian Tribe, talks about how gathering, preparing and sharing traditional Alaska Native food helps promote health and wellness. She volunteers her time to the tribe’s youth,...
Top-notch competition – and sportsmanship
Native Youth Olympics Invitational celebrates five years as part of the Peninsula Winter Games
When he was called to the stage during an awards ceremony at the 2017 Native Youth Olympics Invitational,...Loud and fun
Native Youth Olympics planned Jan. 20 to 22 in Kenai
The 2017 Native Youth Olympics Invitational is scheduled for Jan. 20 to 22 at Mountain View Elementary School in Kenai....- « Previous Page
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