KIC Programs
KIC has several programs:
The first is the Ketchikan Indian Community Housing Authority (KICHA) which provides affordable housing to moderate to low income Tribal Members, develops new housing projects and programs based upon the needs of the community. Programs include but not limited to Emergency and Elder Repairs; Home Buy Down Assistance; Transitional Housing Program Units for future home buyers; College Student Housing Units for full time college students (min. credit 12); IGAP – Environmental Program; Weatherization program and Elder Complex for Seniors over 62 years of age.
The second program sponsored by KIC is the Cultural Heritage Academic Services (CHAS) program. This program provides career, educational and language programs for all Tribal Members. This program also includes Employment and Training. Employment and Training promotes training services through a collaboration of KIC programs and other local business organizations.
Another program sponsored by KIC is Veterans Assistance which aids veterans with getting enrolled, rehabilitation, housing for homeless vets, registration assistance, compensation pension, burial assistance, help for spouses with death benefits and GI bill scholarship program application assistance.
SSEATeC
The Southern Southeast Alaska Technical Education Center, or SSEATEC, is part of the tribal council’s strategic goal to foster education and long term sustainable growth. The facility functions as a home for several tribal services and as a learning and training center. At the moment, SSEATEC plans to offer classes, training sessions, and apprenticeships certified by the Alaska Department of Labor. Various rooms in the building are available for rent by the general public
Housing Authority
It is our mission to provide safe, sanitary and affordable housing for tribal members of the Native community.
Phone: 907-228-9222
Email: housing@kictribe.org
KICHA
Location: 615 Stedman Street 2nd Floor
Chief Operations Office - Joel Azure
Operations Manager: Bonnie Newman
CHAS
CHAS Administration:
Location: 615 Stedman Street
Phone: (907) 228-5150
Fax: (907) 228-5190
Veterans Assistance
Veterans Assistance Contact Number: 907-617-4227
Housing Authority
It is our mission to provide safe, sanitary and affordable housing for tribal members and members of the Native community.
Contact: 907-228-9222
Workforce Development
KIC's Employment & Training program mission is to promote career development and provide training services through a collaboration of KIC programs and other local business organizations.
Educational Assistance
KIC Cultural Heritage Academic Services works in partnership with our elders, educators, and leaders, as well as other allies, to provide career, educational, and language programs for all tribal members.
Veterans Assistance
Assisting Veterans with enrollment, rehabilitation, housing for homeless vets, burial assistance and GI Bill scholarship program applications.