Year: 2009

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Work in our world!

CIRI Alaska Tourism recruiting for summer jobs
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CIRI nominating committee seeks board applicants

Board-recommended slate applications due Jan. 25
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New movie theater rises at Tikahtnu Commons

Construction of the new 16-screen movie theater at Tikahtnu Commons continues on schedule for the opening in June 2010. CIRI Land Development Co. (CLDC) and ...
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SCF vice president receives national Indian health award

Dr. Kevin Gottlieb recognized for pivotal role in Alaska Native health care improvements
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Anchorage Native Primary Care Center opens new wing

Expansion adds 80,000 square feet to SCF health care facility
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Tocktoo wins November Stock Will prize

Sabrina Anna Tocktoo won the November 2009 Stock Will participation prize. To be eligible for the monthly $200 prize drawings, shareholders must have a Will ...
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2010 dividend payments

CIRI’s dividend policy states that the total CIRI dividend payment to shareholders in any given year is equal to 3.50 percent of the total shareholders’ ...
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Christmas tree disposal

Between Dec. 28 and Jan. 15, Christmas trees can be dropped off in designated areas at the following locations: *All Anchorage Carrs stores*Eagle River Carrs*Palmer ...
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Family reunited

Family reunited
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CIRI Spotlight: M. Treasa Keith’s search for homeless brother

Months pass before family learns fate of Robert Victor Standifer-Bernhardt
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CIRI Alaska Tourism seeks applicants for summer jobs

CIRI shareholders, descendants encouraged to apply
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Baby Autumn

Baby Autumn
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A Word from the President

A word from the president: Alaska Native students need new education answers

Alaska Native students need new education answers
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A Word from the President

A word from the president: CIRI energy investments benefit current, future generations

CIRI energy investments benefit current, future generations
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Shareholder of the Year: Robert Juliussen

Robert Juliussen
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What is underground coal gasification?

What is underground coal gasification?UCG is a proven technological process that has been used for more than 50 years in places like Australia, South Africa, ...
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CIRI pursuing Cook Inlet underground coal gasification

Proven energy technology part of solution to Cook Inlet energy crisis
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Help CIRI update shareholder addresses

CIRI strives to ensure correspondence, reports, newsletters and dividends reach shareholders in a timely manner. It is important for shareholders to notify CIRI Shareholder Relations ...
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Wasilla wedding

Wasilla wedding
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Alaskans honor Hawaii senator

Alaskans honor Hawaii senator
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CIRI to pay fourth quarter dividend

CIRI to pay fourth quarter dividend
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Associate’s degree

Associate's degree
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National junior leadership conference

National junior leadership conference
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Gold medalist

Gold medalist
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Baby Wyatt

Baby Wyatt
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CIRI Spotlight: Katherine Gottlieb

'Genius Award' has been deeply personal for CIRI shareholder
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Graves wins October Stock Will prize

Graves wins October Stock Will prize
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Anchorage high school graduate

Anchorage high school graduate
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Peak wins Slope crane support contract

CIRI/Nabors subsidiary provides services for new oil, development fields on the Slope
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Chiganalgux (river, in Aleut)

CIRI Land and Resources Dept. and partners restore river banks
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A Word from the President

A word from the president: Building strong Alaska Native corporation business partnerships

Building strong Alaska Native corporation business partnerships
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CIRI director receives national business award

CIRI director receives national business award
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Theodore wins Stock Will prize

Theodore wins August Stock Will prize
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CIRI Spotlight: Ron Simpson

CIRI shareholder writes book, develops models about Copper River Valley history
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UAF offers ANCSA classes

UAF offers ANCSA classes
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Heritage Center seeks applicants for playwriting program

Heritage Center seeks applicants for playwriting program
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Babies Kylie and Gage

Babies Kylie and Gage
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Baby Sabrina

Baby Sabrina
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Alaska university graduate

Alaska university graduate
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Baby Lexi

Baby Lexi
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AFN to hold Convention at Dena’ina Center

Statewide Native gathering to feature documentary, keynote speakers, arts and crafts
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Houston high school graduate

Houston high school graduate
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SCF primary care building to open new wing

SCF primary care building to open new wing
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CIRI held its 25th Anniversary Golf Classic on Friday, Aug.

CIRI held its 25th Anniversary Golf Classic on Friday, Aug. 7, at Moose Run Golf Course. The planning committee and many volunteers worked hard to ...
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CIRI receives national minority procurement award

CIRI receives national minority procurement award
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A Word from the President

A word from the president: Obama Cabinet members tour Alaska

Obama Cabinet members tour Alaska
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CIRI hires new vice president of real estate

Dave Pfeifer brings Alaska executive, real estate, banking experience
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AIC wins two Juneau area construction contracts

CIRI/Nabors subsidiary to extend runway at Juneau airport, build tailings facility at Kensington Mine
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CIRI’s kudos card program

REMEMBER…CIRI’s kudos card program lets CIRI employees recognize and reward their co-workers great efforts and teamwork. Learn about the program on the intranet under the ...
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Prepare for flu season

Flu season is coming up fast and CIRI would like to pass on some valuable information that will help you to prevent an outbreak and ...
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Baby Payton

Baby Payton
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National youth medical program

National youth medical program
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CIRI Golf Classic celebrates 25 years

Tournament raises around $100,000 for Alaska youth and education
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Theodore won Stock Will prize

Vincent Theodore won the August 2009 Stock Will participation prize. To be eligible for the monthly $200 prize drawings, shareholders must have a Will disposing ...
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CIRI seeks award nominations

CIRI seeks award nominations
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Cook Inlet Tribal Council seeks Native education committee applicants

Parents of Alaska Native/American Indian children in Anchorage schools encouraged to apply
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Deadline nears for TCF vocational training and career upgrade grants

Fall grant applications due by Sept. 30
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West high school graduate

West high school graduate
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North Carolina high school graduate

North Carolina high school graduate
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Medical assistant graduate

Medical assistant graduate
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Bartlett high school graudates

Bartlett high school graduates
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Baby Tyler

Baby Tyler
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Shareholder Participation Committee

CIRI shareholders interested in serving on a Shareholder Participation Committee

CIRI shareholders interested in serving on a Shareholder Participation Committee (SPC) were asked to fill out and correctly answer a questionnaire consisting of the three ...
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CLDC signs major tenant to office park

CLDC signs major tenant to office park
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A Word from the President

A word from the president: Alaska Native participation in Census matters

Alaska Native participation in Census matters
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Construction begins on Tikahtnu Commons’ new Regal theater

16-screen theater complex to include IMAX, enhanced food court
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AIC wraps up Glenn Highway project

Final paving underway at Hicks Creek
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Help CIRI locate missing shareholders

CIRI strives to ensure correspondence, reports, newsletters and dividends reach shareholders in a timely manner. It is important for shareholders to notify CIRI Shareholder Relations ...
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Odman wins Stock Will prize

Kenneth Gene Odman won the July 2009 Stock Will participation prize. To be eligible for the monthly $200 prize drawings, shareholders must have a Will ...
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CIRI to pay third quarter dividend

CIRI’s third quarter 2009 dividend of $8.50 per share will be mailed or direct deposited on Wednesday, Sept. 30. Shareholders who own 100 shares of ...
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Mother and son graduate

Mother and son graduate
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Baby Aneiia

Baby Aneiia
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Mt. Marathon Race

Mt. Marathon Race
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Nominate exceptional youth for statewide awards

Spirit of Youth program recognizes youth for various accomplishments
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The CIRI Foundation seeks executive assistant

The CIRI Foundation (TCF) is seeking applicants for its executive assistant position. The executive assistant is a team player who provides high-level administrative support services ...
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CIRI Spotlight: Dan Corey

CIRI shareholder celebrates 50th wedding anniversary
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Smith Jr. wins June Stock Will prize

William Leonard Smith Jr. won the June 2009 Stock Will participation prize. To be eligible for the monthly $200 prize drawings, shareholders must have a ...
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Best Buy opens at Tikahtnu Commons

Consumer electronics giant adds to growing lineup at retail center
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Fire Island wind farm receives environmental permit

Milestone in Southcentral Alaska energy project clears way to move project forward
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A Word from the President

A word from the president: CIRI investments aim for long-term corporate growth

CIRI investments aim for long-term corporate growth
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CIRI acquires majority interest in OfficeSource Inc.

Investment to help national office furniture wholesaler regain momentum
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2009 CIRI Board election results

Shareholders elect five Board members
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CIRI invests for strategic growth

Adds emerging technology investments to portfolio
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CIRI and CATC employee picnic

CIRI and CATC employees enjoyed some good food, fun games and lots of team spirit yesterday during the 2009 CIRI Employee picnic. Some good ol’ ...
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CIRI Raven Runners participate in 2009 Alaska Run

The CIRI Raven Runners participated in the 2009 Alaska Run for Women on Saturday, June 13. More than 5,480 runners and walkers, including 309 breast ...
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2008 CIRI Board election changes

Leading up to the 2008 CIRI Board election, the CIRI Board of Directors determined that campaign materials distributed by the New Alliance candidates and used ...
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CIRI Spotlight: Savanah Wiltfong

CIRI descendant stars in film about half-Yup'ik teen's journey of self-discovery
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Kenai competition winner

Mandee Jackson
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Associate nursing degree

Associate nursing degree
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Baby Tucker

Baby Tucker
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Parent Teacher Student Association president

Parent Teacher Student Association president
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Title belt

Title belt
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Baby Tyson

Baby Tyson
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Nursing graduate

Nursing graduate
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Cook Inlet Lending Center offers homeownership assistance

CIRI nonprofit program stacks up well against Municipality of Anchorage program
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Baby Elliott

Baby Elliott
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NCAA basketball champion

NCAA basketball champion
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2009 CIRI annual meeting

Saturday, June 6Soldotna Sports Center538 Arena AvenueSoldotna, Alaska Attendance is limited to CIRI shareholders and their immediate family members (i.e., spouse, children and/or stock custodian). ...
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CIRI building campus is TREErific

Property landscaping recognized for community beautification
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CIRI, Eklutna to develop Birchwood land

CIRI to extract sand, gravel to pave way for Eklutna industrial park
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May 15th, Bike to Work Day

Did you know that May 15th is “Bike to Work Day”? If you had a Twitter page, you could get regular updates from “BiketoWorkDayANC”. Or ...
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Maniksaq and Mahtab Samali-Baumgartner welcome a new addition

Maniksaq and Mahtab Samali-Baumgartner welcome a new addition to their family, daughter Yasmine Baumgartner. She was born April 24, 2009 at 3 a.m. weighing 6 ...
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CATC volunteers lead third grade class in exploring financial literacy

CATC volunteers lead third grade class in exploring financial literacy. On April 14, volunteers from CIRI Alaska Tourism (CATC) joined other area business leaders in ...
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“CIRI Raven Runners” to participate in race

CIRI has formed the “CIRI Raven Runners” team to participate in the upcoming Alaska Run for Women scheduled for Saturday, June 13, 2009. You don’t ...
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Shareholder discounts

CIRI Alaska Tourism Corp. (CATC) owns and operates several of the Alaska’s leading marine day cruise companies and lodges. Employees of CIRI can receive a ...
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Mother’s Day Ideas

Are you stumped for ideas on what to do for your Mom, wife or other special lady for Mother’s Day? The Alaska Native Heritage Center ...
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A Word from the President

A word from the president: Alaska Native Heritage Center turns 10, still teaching…and learning

Alaska Native Heritage Center turns 10, still teaching...and learning
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More new stores at Tikahtnu Commons

More new stores at Tikahtnu Commons
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Baby Ember

Baby Ember
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Baby Kylie

Baby Kylie
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Science exhibit

Science exhibit
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Alumna of the Year

Alumna of the Year
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CIRES offers property leasing services

CIRES offers property leasing services
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Education, training provide long-term benefits

The CIRI Foundation continues to provide shareholders, descendants opportunities
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CIRI Spotlight: Katherine Wade

Chickaloon Clan Grandmother dies at 86
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CIRI’s next generation

CIRI's Next Generation
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Octuk wins May 2009 Stock Will prize

Octuk wins May Stock Will prize
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RSVP for Kenai and Anchorage 2009 shareholder info meetings

The RSVP deadline for the Kenai and Anchorage 2009 shareholder information meetings is this Wednesday, April 22, and the RSVP deadline for the Shoreline meeting ...
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CIRI Alaska Tourism Corp. names new chief operation officer

Paul Landis 20-year veteran in Alaska tourism
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Volcano alert!

Watch for updates on spring shareholder meeting delay or cancellation due to volcano activity
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Kohl’s, Lowe’s open at Tikahtnu Commons

Fruitland Fresh open, other small shops opening soon
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April Brown Bag luncheon

Lunch will be provided. RSVP today!
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Renovations at CIRI

The renovations to the Board Room, Executive Conference Room and lobby are 99% complete. There are only a few minor details that need attention; however, ...
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McDonald conducts training sessions

Scott McDonald in MIS is conducting training sessions on the improved technology and features available in the CIRI Boardroom. The two sessions are scheduled today, Tuesday, ...
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Municipality of Anchorage election held today

Don't forget to vote on April 7
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Mark your calendars for Mobile Mammography

Fight breast cancer! Taking 15 minutes may save your life
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CIRI endeavors to improve communication

As part the Business Continuity Plan, CIRI is trying to establish the best ways to communicate with its employees. Please help us by completing this brief ...
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A Word from the President

A word from the president: Excerpts from Letter to Shareholders, CIRI 2008 Annual Report

(Excerpts from Letter to Shareholders, CIRI 2008 Annual Report
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Talkeetna lodge chef instructs Anchorage cooking class

Talkeetna lodge chef instructs Anchorage cooking class
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CIRI Foundation Fall 2009 scholarship and grant deadlines

CIRI Foundation Fall 2009 scholarship and grant deadlines
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Calling CIRI Artists

2010 CIRI Calendar to feature young artists
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Navy graduate

Navy graduate
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A match made at CIRI

A match made at CIRI
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Baby Abigail

Baby Abigail
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Cook Inlet Housing Authority offers homeownership services

Cook Inlet Housing Authority offers homeownership services
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CIHA president joins ATHENA Society

CIHA president joins Athena Society
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CIRI Spotlight: Dylan Jackson

CIRI descendant wins state spelling bee
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Fisk wins April 2009 Stock Will prize

Rachel Fisk won the April 2009 Stock Will participation prize. To be eligible for the monthly $200 prize drawings, shareholders must have a Will disposing ...
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CIRI publishes Facebook page

CIRI publishes Facebook page
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A Word from the President

A word from the president: The Cook Inlet Gas Wars

The Cook Inlet Gas Wars
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CIRI tourism subsidiary invests in Seward

Lodge conference room, second catamaran, employee bunkhouse among new local projects
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CIRI gears up for shareholder information meetings, annual meeting

Shareholder information meetings Saturday, April 25Kenai, AlaskaKenai Middle School201 Tinker Lane Sunday, April 26Anchorage, AlaskaDena’ina Civic and Convention Center600 West Seventh Avenue, Third Floor Saturday, ...
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AIC constructs new Anchorage road

Martin Luther King Avenue to connect Elmore Road and Boniface Pkwy
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CIRI to distribute resource revenue payments on April 3

CIRI to distribute resource revenue payments on April 3
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CIRI Board extends president/CEO’s contract

CIRI board extends president/CEO's contract
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Seetomona wins March 2009 Stock Will prize

Seetomona wins March Stock will prize
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KNBA 90.3FM seeking volunteers for upcoming membership drive

KNBA seeks volunteers for membership drives
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Air National Guard honors graduate

Air National Guard honors graduate
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Retriever Hall of Fame

Retriever Hall of Fame
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Baby Adrienne

Baby Adrienne
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Share your art with the CIRI family

2010 CIRI calendar to feature young artists
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The CIRI Foundation activates phone tree

The CIRI Foundation activates phone tree
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CIRI Spotlight: Sheila Sweetsir

Anchorage Chamber of Commerce honors first-grade teacher
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A Word from the President

A word from the president: Tikahtnu Commons and Fire Island wind farm are shaping up, growing fast

Tikahtnu Commons and Fire Island wind farm are shaping up, growing fast
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CIRI president joins Alaska Business Hall of Fame

Margie Brown honored for contribution to Alaska economy
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March 16 deadline for write-in candidate information forms

Shareholders interested in running for the CIRI Board as an “Write-in Candidate” – including those individuals not selected for the Board-nominated slate – will once ...
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CIRI asks court to resolve village land entitlement issues

Land entitlements under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) for CIRI and its villages are affected by a complex collection of agreements, public laws ...
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CIRI spring information meetings

CIRI spring information meetings Kenai  Saturday, April 25 – Kenai Middle School Anchorage  Sunday, April 26 – Dena’ina Convention Center Northwest Saturday, May 2 – Chief Leschi/Puyallup, ...
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Longtime CIRI director resigns

Bill Prosser helped shape CIRI over his 33 years of service
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CIRI kudos card program is back

The CIRI kudos card program is back for 2009. CIRI is pleased that employees used this program to recognize and reward their co-workers’ excellent teamwork ...
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Mt. Redoubt is rumbling and could erupt at any moment

Mt. Redoubt is rumbling and could erupt at any moment . . . make sure your family, home and office space are prepared for ash. CIRI ...
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Weather conditions, volcanoes or other events can cause unexpected problems

Weather conditions, volcanoes or other events can cause unexpected business disruptions. CIRI is drafting a business continuity plan to prepare for these events and help ...
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CITC’s Coho Cup now selling CIRI shirts

CITC’s Coho Cup is now selling CIRI sweatshirts and t-shirts. Our newly designed shirts all feature Raven’s Circle (newsletter) ravens and some pieces are made ...
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Check out the CIRI Alaska Tourism Job Fair!

Check out the CIRI Alaska Tourism Job Fair! Wednesday, Feb. 4, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. CITC Nat’uh building 3600 San Jeronimo Dr.Anchorage, Alaska Learn ...
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What is a VOR?

VOR is shorthand for VHF OmniRange ground-based navigation facility. It is an aviation navigation system that backs up the newer GPS (Global Positioning System) satellite-based ...
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Alaska Heritage Tours wins award

Alaska Heritage Tours wins award
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Specialized Texas attorney

Specialized Texas attorney
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Longtime basketball coach

Longtime basketball coach
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Baby Anthony

Baby Anthony
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CIRI Foundation farewell

CIRI Foundation farewell
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CIRI director joins ranks of top Alaska professionals

Anchorage Chamber of Commerce names Doug Fifer to 2009 "Alaska's Top Forty Under 40"
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Denali Commission offers summer internships

Application deadline is March 16
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CIRI Spotlight: Bob Juliussen

CIRI shareholder wins 2008 Golden Hammer award
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Board sets dividend payments for 2009

Board sets dividend payments for 2009
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Lopez wins February Stock will prize

Lopez wins February Stock will prize
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CIRI 8(a) seeks shareholder applicants

CIRI 8(a) seeks shareholder applicants
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Master of Public Administration

Master of Public Administration
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Master of Arts in Humanities

Master of Arts in Humanities
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CIRI Spotlight: Chrystal Moon

CIRI shareholder on the front line of health care in Tyonek
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Baby Misty

Baby Misty
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