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Mentors Make the Difference
July 24, 2020
News
...mentors through a new partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters Alaska (BBBS). Anikatiga (Iñupiaq for “my brother or sister”) is a new ANJC youth development program that aims to improve academic outcomes and increase resiliency among Alaska Native students by connecting BBBS “littles” and their families to case management, social...
Year in Review 2018 – Growing Together
December 1, 2018
Success Stories
...of human trafficking. ANJC has increased its staff, as well; 75 percent of these new hires have been Alaska Native. This enhanced capacity ensures that those who need justice help get it, while new methods of tracking participants’ cases provides greater consistency in service. It also allows the organization to...
Strength in Numbers: ANJC’s 2019 Year in Review
October 24, 2019
Success Stories
...grants we applied for this year required community partners, and when we approached the partners we chose, every one of them was an immediate ‘yes,’” reflected ANJC Director of Operations Tammy Ashley. “That’s entirely due to the work ANJC has done in the community, building our credibility and our reputation.”...
ANJC to Tackle Human Trafficking and Elder Abuse in 2021
November 13, 2020
News
...Fight Against Trafficking “This is a prime time to address human trafficking in Alaska because people in communities through the state are sharing more openly about sexual assault,” said Marlene Mack. According to a Covenant House study done in 2017, Anchorage has the second highest prevalence of trafficking among the...
ANJC to Offer Tribal Assistance in ICWA Cases
February 28, 2019
News
...unique. “If you’re not used to the process,” Chad went on, “it’s very hard to call in and understand what’s going on and be able to achieve the Tribe’s goals.” That’s where CITC and ANJC come in. Thanks to a new grant awarded to CITC by the Bureau of Indian...
Deep-dive into Native Law
April 17, 2024
Success Stories
ANJC’s Law Fellowship presents opportunity to explore a specialized field of law ANJC Law Fellow Lily Cohen Alaska is a unique place—especially when it comes to the law. While the state doesn’t yet have its own law school, it is home to a complex system of sovereign tribal courts and...
Voices for Justice 2022
October 20, 2022
...your own fundraising page! Online Auction Each week in November we’ll post brand new items including Alaska Native art, jewelry, experiences and more for you to bid on from the comfort of your own couch. Bid high, bid early, and bid often! Go to auction Follow ANJC on Facebook to...
Your One-Stop Shop for Justice
May 12, 2021
News
...culturally relevant, yet user-friendly. The site features candid photos of Alaska Native people and others in the community who might seek ANJC’s services. In other words, ANJC is here for all Alaskans—and it’s easier than ever to connect to ANJC programs. Visit the newly redesigned ANJC website today....
A New Start
May 22, 2017
Success Stories
...sister organization, CITC, where she knew she could sign up for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). “When I was approved for TANF, I was beyond joy,” Tina recalled. “But I knew I had to find my own income because I wasn’t willing to stay on TANF.” She worked with...
Department of Justice Confirms Tribal Jurisdiction
December 7, 2023
Legal and Policy Updates
...Tribes in Alaska and stated that “Congress recognizes and affirms the inherent authority of any Indian tribe occupying a Village in the State to exercise criminal and civil jurisdiction over all Indians present in the Village.” 25 U.S.C. § 1305(a). DOJ’s new memorandum makes clear that Alaska Tribes’ criminal jurisdiction...