Graduate announcement
CIRI shareholder Marie Stewman recently earned her Master of Business Administration degree from Alaska Pacific University (APU). Stewman earned her Associate of Arts in 2007 …
Shareholder participation committee news
Call for youth representative applications and art contest submissions
In memory, July 2013
Mary Anowruk Alexander, 88 Mary Anowruk Alexander passed away June 27 in Anchorage. Ms. Alexander was born Feb. 19, 1925, in Wales, Alaska. She worked …
CITC launches new approach to cultural storytelling and youth empowerment
Cook Inlet Tribal Council (CITC), along with development and publishing partner E-Line Media, announced the launch of the first indigenous-owned video game company in the …
Thomas Huhndorf receives chief’s necklace at SCF’s 2013 Nuka Care Conference
For thousands of years, Alaska Native people have been working together for the good of the whole community and sharing responsibility for improvements. Southcentral Foundation …
Carol Gore appointed to the Census Bureau’s national advisory committee
CIRI shareholder and Cook Inlet Housing Authority President and CEO Carol Gore was appointed to the Census Bureau’s National Advisory Committee on Racial, Ethnic and …
Athabascan language training opportunities
The Alaska Native Heritage Center (ANHC) is coordinating two week-long Athabascan language trainings this summer. Instructors will lead each group on personal introductions, storytelling and …
2013 Denali centennial climb successfully comes to a finish
Congratulations to the 2013 Denali Centennial Climb Team for reaching the summit of Denali on June 28 and safely finalizing their descent on Wednesday, July …
Cruz Marine update
Cruz Marine LLC, a CIRI company, acquired a 1,250 horse-powered tug May 2013 and named it Ari Cruz. Ari Cruz joins the shallow draft vessels …
A word from the president, July 2013
Thank you for taking the time to catch up on the latest news and events at your corporation. Here in Alaska, it’s hard to believe the summer season is already halfway over. I hope yours has been filled with sunny days, friendly visits and fortunate fishing.
CIRI seeks nominations for 2013 awards, Including new youth recognition award
Nominations due August 15
Affordable care act
The Obama Administration announced new changes to the implementation of the Affordable Care Act that could impact Alaska Natives and American Indians. The nation’s new …
North Wind Group names new company president
After a lengthy search, Christopher P. Leichtweis has been named the new president and chief strategic officer of the North Wind Group, a wholly owned …
Award announcement
CIRI descendant Raven Haldane is a recipient of the 2013 Sandia National Laboratories Thunderbird Award presented in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Thunderbird Awards recognize young …
North Wind Construction Services wins Coeur d’Alene Basin Cleanup contract
The Coeur d’Alene Trust selected North Wind Construction Services, LLC for the East Fork Ninemile Creek Waste Consolidation Area and Infrastructure project. The project is …
