In conjunction with 2019 Next Gen Day, CIRI hosted a pop-up art contest. CIRI shareholders and confirmed, registered descendants ages 10 through high-school age were invited to submit a theme and original artwork that answered the question, “What does CIRI’s Next Gen Day mean to YOU?” Fourteen-year-old Maya Edwards (Athabascan and Apache) was chosen as the winner. Her theme was “The Elders helping young people succeed and soar in life.” In addition to being a talented artist, Anchorage-based Maya was also an attendee at 2019 Next Gen Day.
