The Tribal Council is currently accepting letters of interest from Kenaitze Youth Tribal Members for upcoming youth vacancies on some of the Tribe’s Boards, Commissions and Committees.

In general, Boards, Commissions and Committees meet on a monthly basis and provide advisory recommendations for Tribal Council’s consideration regarding each of their respective areas.

Attached please find a summary of all the responsibilities, duties, and youth term limits for the Board, Commission or Committees that have a youth seat.

If you are interested in serving on one of the Boards, Commissions, or Committees as a youth member, please submit a detailed letter of interest.

Letters of interest must be received no later than Wednesday, December 7, 2022 by 5:00 p.m. and may be emailed to jcrump@kenaitze.org or mailed to:

Kenaitze Indian Tribe
Tribal Programs Department
P.O. Box 988
Kenai, AK 99611

Please contact Jessica Crump, Tribal Member Services Supervisor, regarding further assistance at (907) 335-7204.

Board, Commission and Committee Descriptions

Constitution Committee – One year non-voting term (youth age 16-24)
The Committee’s purpose is to review revisions to the Constitution and to make recommendations to the Tribal Council and Membership. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Recommend revisions to the Constitution and participate in public meetings of the Tribal Members regarding the proposed revisions.
  Review of new and/or established Ordinances to ensure compliance with the Constitution.

Court Code Committee – One-year term as ex officio (youth age 16-24)
The Committee’s purpose is to review, revise and update the Kenaitze Tribal Court Codes, including related policies and procedures, to serve and empower the sovereignty of the Kenaitze Indian Tribe and to make recommendations to the Tribal Council. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Protect the Tribal rights of Kenaitze Tribal Members, Alaska Natives and other community members who request the services of the Tribal Court.
  Review recommendations from the Title IV-E Committee.

Education Committee – One year voting term (youth age 16-24)
The Committee’s purpose is to provide culturally appropriate, Kenaitze Dena’ina support and guidance during the design, planning and implementation of a Tribal Education System and to make recommendations to the Tribal Council. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Review of the education-related programs and services offered and the Dena’ina Language and Culture Revitalization Project (DLCRP).
  Provide insight, knowledge and ideas of sharing, teaching and developing the Dena’ina language, culture and traditional knowledge.

Environmental Protection Committee – One year voting term (youth age 16-24)
The Committees purpose is to research, protect and monitor all air, lands and waters customarily and traditionally used by the Kahtnuh’tana to the fullest extent of the Law and recommend policies to the Tribal Council that will assist the Tribe in meeting its Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• To research and make recommendations to Tribal Council regarding climate change and renewable energy resources.
  To review and make recommendations to the Tribal Council regarding the establishment of the conservation district.

Finance Committee – One year non-voting term (youth age 18-24)
The Committee’s purpose is to provide advice and to make recommendations to the Tribal Council regarding financial matters and financial policies. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Review of financial audit reports and forward the auditor’s recommendations to the Tribal Council.
  Review of financial policies, annual draft budgets and budget amendments.

Hunting, Fishing and Gathering Commission – One year voting term (youth age 16-24)
The Commission’s purpose is to provide oversight for the Tribe’s traditional hunting, fishing and gathering activities and to make recommendations to the Tribal Council. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Review of the End-of-Year Fishery Report and the Annual Fishery Plan and Curriculum.
  Recommend policy, rules and regulations of the Tribe’s fishing, hunting and gathering and recommend equipment and facility requests to the Tribal Council.

Land Committee – One year voting term (youth age 16-24)
The Committee’s purpose is to make recommendations to the Tribal Council regarding policies regarding all lands, air and waters customarily and traditionally used by Kenaitze people. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Research, identify and maintain an updated inventory of all Tribal lands.
  Monitor reports of the environmental impact and the cultural significance of sites on lands owned by the Tribe.