A word from the president: Passing the baton
By: Margie Brown, CIRI president and chief executive officer Dear Fellow Shareholders: In just a few days, the baton will pass from me to Sophie …
Descendant graduates
CIRI descendant and The CIRI Foundation recipient Joel Isaak graduated from the University of Alaska Fairbanks with a bachelor of fine arts in sculpture on …
Shareholder celebrates graduation, promotion, anniversary
CIRI shareholder Marina Haynes graduated from the University of Alaska Anchorage Dental Hygiene Program in May. She was promoted from dental assistant to dental hygienist …
Shareholder earns second MBA
CIRI shareholder Dorothy Anagick received a master’s degree in Government Contracts from The George Washington University School of Business on May 4 in Washington, D.C. …
Shareholder promotion
CIRI is pleased to announce the promotion of CIRI shareholder Cheryl Bailey to CIRI corporate accountant, energy and resources. Bailey began her career with CIRI …
CIRI Spotlight: Charles G. Anderson
Shareholder dedicates life to public service
CATC earns ATIA Alyeska Award
The Alaska Travel Industry Association (ATIA) awarded CIRI Alaska Tourism Corp. (CATC) the Alyeska Award on Oct. 11. The Alyeska Award recognizes a business or …
Thank you to potlatch contributors
CIRI and The CIRI Foundation are grateful to the organizations and individuals that contributed to the 2012 Friendship Potlatches held in October. Tyonek Native Corporation, …
A word from the president: AFN needs to evolve to better serve, unify
AFN needs to evolve to better serve, unify
CIRI recognizes CIRI Shareholder, Elder Shareholder of the Year
Shareholders B. Agnes Brown and Ernie “Big Bear” Berestoff honored at potlatches
Economic summit hosted by CIRI
Southcentral Alaska region stakeholders network, identify growth opportunities
CIRI creates IT career pathways
Program to help CIRI shareholders, Alaska Native people reach career goals through technology training
Shareholder accepts position with subsidiary
CIRI shareholder Jack Razo was hired as an assistant property manager with Pacific Tower Properties Management Inc., a CIRI company. He is the acting lead …
CIRI Golf Classic is a hole-in-one for local nonprofits
Fundraising event benefits The Children’s Lunchbox and YWCA Youth Program
Gov. Parnell names ANHC’s Annette Evans Smith to Alaska Native Language Council
Council advises governor, legislature on Native language programs, policies, projects
In memory, October/November 2013
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CIHA celebrates grand opening of Loussac Place
CIHA celebrates grand opening of Loussac Place New development revives neighborhood
ANHC receives Governor’s Award
Honored for distinguished service to the humanities
Andersen, Murphy, Shaginoff win Stock Will Prizes
The winners for the August, September and October 2012 Stock Will Participation Prizes are Kevin Ray Andersen, Robin Ann Murphy and Burt Shaginoff, respectively. To …
CITC redesigns website
Features easy navigability, greater emphasis on fundraising
CIRI Chair receives NIHB award
Anderson recognized for improving health care
New CLDC, PTP websites launched
New sites tailored to commercial real estate market
Fire Island photo contest winner
Lee Hamerski of Anchorage submitted a winning entry to CIRI and the Renewable Energy Alaska Project’s Fire Island Photo Contest, and won a trip for …
Dividend, Elders’ payment news
CIRI will mail or directly deposit the fourth quarter 2012 dividend of $9.93 per share on Dec. 7. Shareholders who own 100 shares of stock …
CIRI signs exploration agreement with Apache
New 3-D seismic technology to locate oil, natural gas on CIRI estate
Fire Island Wind online, generating power
Wind farm expected to cut Chugach natural gas consumption
A word from the president: Changing the economic landscape
Changing the economic landscape
Mark your calendars: CIRI and The CIRI Foundation’s annual Friendship Potlatches
Save the date
TCF issues 2012-2013 academic year awards
More than 430 individual awards were approved
Cook Inlet Lending Center earns top award
Funds will benefit aspiring homeowners
Elizabeth Peratrovich legal clinic: Need legal advice?
Free legal clinic at AFN
North Wind recognized nationally
Receives top environmental award for fourth consecutive year
Weldin Construction honored by military
Renovation of military fuels laboratory recognized
CIRI Golf Classic: Thank to 2012 Sponsors
Supporting youth and education
In memory, September 2012
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Miss WEIO 2012
CIRI descendant Rosemary “Utuana” Berg was crowned Miss WEIO in the 2012 World Eskimo- Indian Olympics (WEIO) Pageant. She represented Point Hope, Alaska as “Miss Tikigaq.” …
Komakhuk, Jones, James win Stock Will Prizes
The winners for the May, June and July 2012 Stock Will Participation Prizes are Jeffrey A. Komakhuk, Roland Paul Jones and Larry Noel James, respectively. To …
CIRI Spotlight: Susan Anderson
Shareholder follows calling, leads The CIRI Foundation
ANHC’s student interns are cultural ambassadors
Summer program builds pride, boosts graduation rates
Southcentral Foundation’s primary care center to open on Aug. 29
Benteh Nuutah opening ahead of schedule
CIRI hosts Student Conservation Association teens
CIRI/CATC-sponsored project teaches work/life skills, adds value to existing trail
North Wind news
North Wind Construction Services LLC began work on a mine reclamation project outside Helena, Mont. in July. North Wind Construction Services is excavating and transporting …
North Wind to provide services at top Army site
Yuma Proving Ground offers extreme natural environment for military training
CIRI descendants graduate
CIRI descendants Erica and Jessica Curtis graduated on June 10 from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, with bachelor degrees in animal health science. They are the daughters …
New graduate
CIRI shareholder Peter DuBois will graduate with a master’s degree in American Indian Studies from the University of California, Los Angeles this summer. He is …
Seal harvest
CIRI descendant Andy Piscoya harvested his first seal near Nome on May 20. Piscoya is the youngest son of CIRI shareholder Annette and her husband Kooper …
CIRI dividend, Elders’ payment
CIRI will mail or directly deposit its third quarter 2012 dividend of $8.48 per share on Sept. 28. Shareholders who own 100 shares of stock …
CATC’s Kenai Fjords Wilderness Lodge
Kenai Fjords Wilderness Lodge refurbished
Nominations sough for shareholder, Edler shareholder of the year, AFN awards
Shareholders must submit choices by Sept. 13 CIRI is seeking nominations for its 2012 CIRI Shareholder of the Year Award and the 2012 CIRI Elder …
In memory, July/August 2012
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A message from the president: Wind project draws from global resources, provides local benefits
CIRI transitioning for continued success
Tikahtnu Commons construction underway
Workers started construction on three new Tikahtnu Commons buildings in June. Old Navy will move into a 15,000-square-foot store being built between PetSmart and Lowe’s. …
Fire Island Wind update
Construction of Southcentral Alaska’s first utility-scale wind farm is ahead of schedule, and CIRI expects the project to begin producing power in September. CIRI has …
Celebrating 40 years
Brown, Huhndorf reflect on CIRI’s past, present and future
Early Bird prize winners
The following CIRI shareholders won 2012 Early Bird cash prizes. Shareholders became eligible for the Early Bird drawing when a valid proxy (for any proxy …
Russian River land conveyed
CIRI, tribal, government agencies to manage cultural district near river confluence
CIRI Board names next president
Sophie Minich to take reins after Margie Brown retirement in Jan. 2012
Help locate missing shareholders
The following CIRI shareholders do not have a current mailing address on record and should fill out the change of address form at CIRI’s offices, …
CIRI dividend, Elders’ payment news
CIRI will mail or directly deposit its second quarter 2012 dividend of $8.48 per share on June 29. Shareholders who own 100 shares of stock …
Fire Island wind project construction underway
Southcentral Alaska’s first utility-scale wind project expected to be commissioned in fall
A word from the president: Wind project draws from global resources, provides local benefits
Wind project draws from global resources, provides local benefits
North Wind evolves, expands
Company competes, wins competitive contract awards
Award winner
CIRI descendant Linda Reinert received a Spirit of Youth Award from the Communities Mobilizing for Change on Alcohol coalition for her exemplary volunteer service. Reinert …
Alaska Native Charter School beats odds
Partnerships, dedicated staff and volunteers create success
In memory, May/June 2012
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CIRI Spotlight: Shareholders Angela Blue, Kristy Deacon
Mother and daughter make difference at Alaska Native Cultural Charter School
KNBA broadcasts special radio series
In May, KNBA produced and broadcast a special radio series, “Climate Change and Alaska Natives,” looking at how climate change issues are being faced by …
CIHA awarded grant to benefit Loussac Place
In early May, Cook Inlet Housing Authority (CIHA) was notified that it received a Rasmuson Foundation Tier 1 Grant of up to $25,000 to be …
CLDC and Weidner team acquire Alta Phoenix Lofts
CIRI Land Development Co. (CLDC) and Dean Weidner of Weidner Apartment Homes purchased the Alta Phoenix Lofts in downtown Phoenix, Ariz. in March. The property …
A word from the president: Excerpts from the 2011 CIRI annual report president’s letter to shareholders
Excerpts from the 2011 CIRI annual report president’s letter to shareholders
CIRI invests in Weldin Construction
Shareholder-owned business now part of CIRI’s government contracting portfolio
CIRI acquires Cruz Energy Services, Cruz Marine
Companies welcomed to CIRI’s family of businesses
Ellen Paneok inducted into Alaska Women’s Hall of Fame
Shareholder was first Alaska Native commercial and Bush pilot
Margie Brown honored with 2012 ATHENA Award
Susan Anderson of TCF inducted into ATHENA Society
CITC to host 42nd annual NYO games
Games celebrate traditional competition and Alaska’s cultural diversity
CIRI partners with Alaska Laborers’ Union
Apprenticeship opportunities available
In memory, April 2012
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ANJC to host town-hall meeting on underage drinking
Public is invited to attend
CIHA’s Loussac Place accepting applications
Townhouse-style homes offer easy access to downtown, midtown
Alaska Supreme Court reinstates fraud verdict against Ellsworth
AIC, CIRI, Nabors reputations’ vindicated in ruling ending 7-year legal battle
CIRI partners invest in large-scale wind energy Outside
Capistrano Wind Partners created to acquire and operate a portfolio of wind projects
A word from the president: Accomplishments, smooth transition and bright future
Accomplishments, smooth transition and bright future
Succession planning is one of the most important duties of
Succession planning is one of the most important duties of the CIRI Board of Directors. Last September, the Board began succession planning discussions after President …
PFD application period
The 2012 Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) application period ends at 11:59 p.m., Saturday, March 31. Alaskans can help support nonprofits they care about by opting …
CIRI to distribute resource revenue payments April 2
Payment will be $15.1740 per share
North Wind president named a Woman of the Year
The Idaho Business Review named North Wind President and CEO Sylvia Medina a 2012 Woman of the Year. Medina was honored along with other Women …
CIRI Board halts share fractionalization
Shareholders encouraged to consider whether their stock wills require updating
In memory, February/March 2012
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CIRI Spotlight: Lita Pepion
CIRI shareholder active in Native health causes, politics, community in Montana
South Anchorage real estate update
CIRI Land Development Co. (CLDC) is actively seeking commercial tenants for its developable properties in Anchorage, including its 20-acre mixed-use office and retail site at …
A word from the president: An involved community is essential to student success
An involved community is essential to student success
CATC online bookings are increasingly popular
Company is hiring staff for 2012 season
North Wind wins private, government cleanup jobs
New contracts awarded for work in Seattle, Puerto Rico
Andrews and Burford win December, January Stock Will Prizes
The winner for the December 2011 and January 2012 Stock Will Participation Prizes are Marlene Annette Andrews and Toni Lee Burford, respectively. To be eligible …
Shareholder tax information
IRS 1099 forms for the 2011 tax year will be mailed to all shareholders no later than Jan. 31, 2012. Some shareholders will receive a …
2012 Elders’ payments and direct deposit information
The trustees of the CIRI Elders’ Settlement Trust approved the 2012 distribution schedule for Elders’ payments in December 2011. The payments will occur in the …
In memory, January 2012
Robert J. “Bobby Joe” Baker, 52 Robert J. “Bobby Joe” Baker died May 28, 2011 in Tyonek, Alaska. Mr. Baker was born Nov. 4, 1958, …
Board write-in candidate information due Feb. 24
Shareholders interested in running for the CIRI Board of Directors as a write-in candidate — including those individuals not selected for the Board-recommended slate — …