Publications & Cultural Works

Sakuuktugut

This publication puts perspective on Alaska Native Corporations, unique enterprises creating their own form of capitalism as a result of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971, in the context of Alaska's history and economic and social issues. The book documents how Alaska Native people are writing an epic story in cultural and economic development, and it focuses on their intimate tie to the land. 'Sakuuktugut', pronounced suh-KOOK-to-ghut, is an Inupiaq word which means 'we are working incredibly hard.' Published and funded by The CIRI Foundation. 200 pages. Photographs included.

Cook Inlet Region, Inc. The First Twenty Years

Roy M. Huhndorf / A.J. McClanahan, editor

Contains 21 selections from a series of articles that appeared in The Anchorage Times during the period of 1981 through 1984 that were written by Roy M. Huhndorf. Topics include self-reliance, education, Alaska Native corporations, health, subsistence, a 10-year and 20-year assessment of the implementation of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971 and other topics about Alaska Native affairs. 1991. Published and funded by The CIRI Foundation. 61 pages.

Putting Up Fish On The Kenai

Hazel J. Felton

A “how-to” manual for smoking and jarring one of Alaska's most prized resources. It is also a tribute to Rika Florence Murphy, first recognized chief of the Kenaitze Indian Tribe, who lovingly passed on her precise methods to her daughter and author Hazel J. Felton. In addition to its step-by-step instructions, the book includes detailed design plans for the construction of an “urban smokehouse,” providing city dwellers with a means to recreate these traditional techniques. 96 pages.

Our Stories, Our Lives

A.J. McClanahan

A collection of personal experiences and traditional stories told by 23 Alaska Native elders of the Cook Inlet Region in southcentral Alaska. These are firsthand accounts by elders who witnessed dramatic cultural changes in Alaska during the period of 1900-1985. Interviews were conducted and transcribed by A.J. McClanahan. Reprinted 2002. Published by The CIRI Foundation. 243 pages. Photographs included.

Alaska Native Entities

Alexandra J. McClanahan and Hallie Bissett

Aimed at being the most up-to-date and comprehensive listing available of Alaska Native entities. Addresses and phone numbers are included for the 13 Native regional corporations, 173 village corporations, 231 traditional/IRA councils, four urban corporations, six former reserves and Alaska's only reservation, Metlakatla. Reprinted 2008. Published by The CIRI Foundation. 128 pages. 3rd Edition, Revised.

A Reference in Time: Alaska Native History

Dr. Stephen Haycox and Alexandra J. McClanahan

Alaska's unique and compelling recorded history is featured in a new book that gathers 120 articles and historic photographs published in the Anchorage Daily News in a weekly feature since 2001. The book includes brief articles covering a span of key events and poignant moments from 1816 to 1998. They highlight the history of the state's indigenous peoples, as well as its many newcomers.

A Reference in Time

A.J. McClanahan, editor

A reference to support the history of Alaska Native people. With at least one event for every single day of the year, A Reference in Time provides a representative sample of key events in the history of Alaska's indigenous peoples. The aim is not to tell the whole story, but to celebrate events to spark the interest of readers. 2001. Published and funded by The CIRI Foundation. 351 pages.

Growing Up Native In Alaska

A.J. McClanahan

A collection of personal reflections by 27 Alaska Native young professional men and women. They reflect on what it means to be an Alaska Native and the impact of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971 on their lives. The publication is based on a series of interviews conducted in 1998-99. 2000. Published by The CIRI Foundation. 389 pages. Photographs included.