The CIRI Foundation

06/04/2026

🎓 TCF Graduate Spotlight: Destiny Key

Team TCF is proud to celebrate Destiny Key, who earned a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences with a concentration in Behavioral Health.

Destiny shared that her studies focused on topics including microplastics in subsistence foods, public health issues, and su***de prevention and support resources for American Indian and Alaska Native veterans in Alaska.

While balancing military service, school, and personal mental health challenges, Destiny found a passion for helping bridge gaps in services for veterans and plans to continue both her research and higher education journey.

TCF is honored to support recipients and alumni pursuing educational and career pathways that strengthen healthcare, behavioral health, workforce development, education, and communities.

June 30 is getting closer, and now is the time for students planning to apply to begin preparing for TCF’s Higher Education Scholarship deadline.

June 16 is the final day to submit eligibility requests for June 30 applications.

📚 TCF’s CTE scholarship application remains open year-round.

Learn more about TCF scholarships at thecirifoundation.org.

06/02/2026

06/02/2026

🔥 Welding: Build Skills. Build a Career. Build Your Future.

Looking for a career that offers strong earning potential, hands-on work, and opportunities across Alaska and beyond?

Welders are in demand across industries including construction, oil & gas, mining, shipbuilding, manufacturing, and infrastructure projects. Skilled welders can earn competitive wages while developing a trade that is valued worldwide.

✅ Hands-on training
✅ Industry-relevant skills
✅ Career opportunities throughout Alaska
✅ Entry-level to advanced career pathways

Now Enrolling: Structural Welding (Level 1)
📅 Class Dates: July 14, 2026 – September 4, 2026
📍 Palmer, Alaska

Whether you're starting a new career or adding valuable skills to your toolbox, our Welding Program is designed to help prepare you for success in the field.

📞 Contact us today to learn more about training opportunities and funding options available to qualified students. (907) 357-6400

06/02/2026

The application window is officially OPEN, and applications must be submitted by the fall deadline to begin training the following spring.

06/02/2026

🎓 TCF Graduate Spotlight: Wanda Reams

Team TCF is honored to celebrate Wanda Reams, who earned a Master of Education in Teaching and Learning from the University of Alaska Anchorage.

Wanda shared that both Kenaitze Indian Tribe and CIRI supported and encouraged her educational journey over many years. Before this accomplishment, she also earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with an Elementary Teaching Certificate and a Master of Education in Athabaskan Studies.

After completing her newest degree, Wanda plans to continue supporting IDEA families as they teach their homeschooling children.

TCF is proud to support recipients and alumni pursuing lifelong educational journeys that strengthen families, students, and future generations.

June 30 is approaching quickly, and students planning to apply should note that June 16 is the final day to submit eligibility requests for June 30 Higher Education Scholarship applications.

📚 TCF’s CTE scholarship application is always open.

Learn more about TCF scholarships at thecirifoundation.org.

06/01/2026

Sharing this opportunity for Native artists. The is now accepting applications for the 2026 Emerging Native Artist Grant through June 18th.

Created to support early-career Native and Indigenous artists, exploring the intersection of tradition and innovation in the following mediums: 2D visual arts, 3D visual arts, time-based media, multi-disciplinary arts, and traditional arts with an innovative approach.

06/01/2026

🐠 Hosting our 2nd Annual Setnet Fishing Workshop - Wednesday June 24, 2026 with support from The CIRI Foundation!

Welcome Alaska Native and American Indian participants (ages 12+) to apply for a one-day, hand-on setnet fishing workshop focused on cultural connection and traditional knowledge.

🔹️Learn how to set and harvest a net
🔹️Process fish
🔹️Go home with the fish you helped catch
🔹️Intergenerational learning encouraged

🌟 Space is limited and participants will be selected. Participants are responsible for travel.

🐟 Submit your application by scanning the QR code or following the link below:

https://forms.gle/CgEqdczriiNWL65UA

05/30/2026