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CIRI to Recognize Shareholder of the Year
Each year a CIRI shareholder is chosen by a selection committee to be recognized as the CIRI Shareholder of the Year for their accomplishments and contributions to fellow Alaska Natives and the preservation of the Native culture and community. Past recipients
of this prestigious award have included Janie Leask, 1998; Joseph Oskolkoff,
1997; Howard Wilson, 1996; and Daisy Demientieff, 1995. Each of these
chosen award winners was nominated by fellow shareholders in commendation
for exemplifying dedication to Alaska's Native culture and heritage.
CIRI bestows upon an admirable shareholder the title of Shareholder of the Year for helping to promote the pride in Alaska Native cultural heritage, demonstrating a commitment to the economic and social well-being of Native people, and/or working to preserve Native customs, folklore, and traditional arts.
CIRI welcomes nominations for consideration for this year's Shareholder of the Year, which will be presented at the CIRI Friendship Potlatch on Saturday,
Oct. 2.
AFN
to Recognize Alaska Natives
While CIRI recognizes its own shareholders, all Alaska Natives are eligible to be considered for a variety of president's awards and the Citizen of the Year Award presented during the closing banquet of the Alaska Federation of Natives Annual Convention, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 23 in Anchorage.
Nominations from CIRI shareholders are encouraged for the following categories:
Culture Bearer: Awarded to an Alaska Native demonstrating strong involvement in the arts, including artists, arts administrators, and preservers of Native culture.
Della Keats
"Healing Hands": Recognizing
an Alaska Native demonstrating strong commitment, competence and sensitivity
as a health care provider and whose accomplishments have most directly
affected Native people in their home communities.
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 1996 Shareholder of the Year recipient Howard Wilson with his nieces, Charlotte Korpinen and Leona Blohm. Eileen Panigeo MacLean Education: Recognizing an Alaska Native demonstrating strong commitment, competence and sensitivity in the education field, and whose accomplishments have improved educational opportunities for Alaska Natives, including cultural educators, teachers, school board members, teacher aides, and other educational professionals.
Elder of the Year: Bestowed upon an Alaska Native elder for exemplifying the highest values and qualities important to Native people. This individual is a recognized leader among Native people and an educator and preserver of the Native culture.
Health: Presented to an Alaska Native with a strong commitment and sensitivity in the health fields, and whose accomplishments have improved health care for Alaska Natives. Nominees may be involved in the areas of health advocacy, program administration, professional care, and all other areas of the health profession.
Hunter/Fisher: This award recognizes an Alaska Native who exemplifies and preserves the spirit of successful hunting, trapping, and sharing. Nominees must acknowledge and ensure the next generations of providers will carry on the traditions and customs of hunting and sharing in harmony and peace in providing to sustain their extended families.
Parents of the Year: Alaska Native Parents who exhibit many of the qualities and values important to the continued physical, social and cultural survival of Native people. Examples include sharing and teaching of Native culture, love of children, respect of elders, spirituality, cooperation, and responsibility to the community.
Public Service: This award may be considered for individuals who have promoted and assisted in the development of their community, or whose
accomplishments have most directly affected Native people in the area of public service.
Roger Lang Youth Leadership: Roger Lang encouraged young people to expand their horizons and challenge themselves to take their rightful place as future leaders. Nominees should be of high school age.
Small Business: An Alaska Native business owner or manager who has demonstrated success in business and commitment to their community, which has, in turn, improved economic opportunities for Alaska Natives.
AFN Citizen of the Year: Bestowed upon an individual who is an all-around supporter and preserver of the Alaska Native culture.
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