CIRI seeks youth perspective on engaging next generation of shareholders
At 16 years of age, Veronica Feldman has a busy life. Between rock climbing and trigonometry classes, she gives tours at the Evergreen Aviation and …
Stock Will Prize Winner: Sept. 2013
The winner of the September 2013 $200 Stock Will Participation Prize is Keith James Starforth. Shareholders will have one more opportunity to win an Apple …
Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge receives recognition
The combination of its stunning views of Denali, warm atmosphere and dedicated customer service earned the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge a coveted award from one of …
Fireweed Business Center progress
The late arrival of winter has allowed significant progress on the site work for the Fireweed Business Center in Anchorage. Deep utility installation was completed …
A word from the president, November 2013
The holiday season is upon us – a time to reflect on the many things in our lives we are fortunate to have such as family, close friendships and the time we spend together. I hope this newsletter finds you and your family well and with the opportunity to share the season together.
Dividend Distributions, Fourth Quarter 2013
Elders’ Settlement Trust payments The fourth quarter CIRI Elders’ Settlement Trust payment of $450 is scheduled for December 13. Original shareholders who are 65 years …
Help locate shareholder addresses, November 2013
The following CIRI shareholders do not have a current mailing address on record. Shareholders can fill out the change of address form at CIRI’s offices, …
Individual Money Account holders
The U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Special Trustee for American Indians is seeking current addresses for Individual Indian Money account holders. Many …
In memory, November 2013
Jessi Marena Nelsen, 27 Jessi Marena Nelsen passed away Aug. 24 at Merrill Field in Anchorage. Ms. Nelsen was born Sept. 1, 1985, in Seward, …
Congratulations to the Youth Art Contest winners
Young CIRI descendants showed off their artistic skills in the first-ever CIRI Youth Art Contest. The entries featured vivid colors and imaginative scenes. The winning …
Employment opportunities in Alaska and Washington, Southcentral Foundation
Southcentral Foundation (SCF) offers a wide variety of employment opportunities and is currently recruiting for more than 50 open positions, including a position in Seattle, …
CIRI shareholders recognized by AFN
During the 2013 Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) Convention held in Fairbanks, Alaska, two CIRI shareholders, Dr. Shari Huhndorf and Charles Akers, received AFN President’s …
Spotlight: Nadia Jackinsky-Sethi leads new program to revitalize Alaska Native art
From exploring the tucked-away corners of the Louvre in Paris, France, to digging through the catalog system at the National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C., Nadia Jackinsky-Sethi knows her way around a museum.
“In My Family” attracts national attention
New programming on Alaska public television is receiving recognition for helping to educate children about the diverse Alaska Native cultures and languages. In My Family is a …
Graduate announcement: Jennifer Leigh Norkett
CIRI shareholder Jennifer Leigh Norkett graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology and Security on June 7 from Baker College of Muskegon. She is …
Graduate announcement: Alyssa N. Hudacin
CIRI descendant Alyssa N. Hudacin graduated on May 29 with an associates degree in Surgical Technology from Brown-Mackie College. She received her certification on October …
Save the Date: Dec. 7, 2013
ANHC Holiday Art Bazaar Alaska Native Heritage Center Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 8800 Heritage Center Drive Anchorage Alaska 99504 (907) …
Thank you potlatch contributors
CIRI and The CIRI Foundation are grateful to the organizations and individuals that contributed to the 2013 Friendship Potlatches held in October and November. Ninilchik …
2013 Shareholder of the Year Awards
CLARE SWAN SHAREHOLDER OF THE YEAR Since 1989, when CIRI recognized Shem Pete with the CIRI Shareholder of the Year Award, CIRI has been honoring …
“Dena’inaq’ Huch’ulyeshi: The Dena’ina Way of Living”
Sept. 15, 2013 through Jan. 12, 2014
Spotlight: Aaron Leggett
At 32 years of age, CIRI shareholder Aaron Leggett has played a vital role in preserving and perpetuating the Dena’ina language and culture. As the Special Exhibits Curator at the Anchorage Museum…
From the classroom to the board room
A Who’s Who in the history of Alaska Native land claims became the first instructors for the inaugural class of the Alaska Native Executive Leadership …
Fire Island Wind on track to double capacity
The Fire Island Wind project celebrated its one year anniversary in September, just in time to begin work on what could become the second phase …
$1.5 million in scholarships and grants awarded to Alaska Native students
Following the June 2013 application deadlines, The CIRI Foundation (TCF) approved more than $1.5 million in scholarships and vocational training grants for approximately 400 students. …
Now open, new dental clinic in Mat-Su Valley
Alaska Native and American Indian people eligible to receive tribal health care services may now make dental appointments at Southcentral Foundation’s new dental clinic in …
New book offers autism insight
CIRI shareholder Win Quier is the author of “Jeremiah’s Journey: Gaining Our Autistic Son By Losing Him to the System,” which chronicles the life of …
CIRI Job and Resource Fair, January 2014
Building on the success of the 2013 CIRI Job and Resource Fair, CIRI is pleased to announce the opportunity for shareholders and descendants to attend …
Seeking shareholders to help build the New Fireweed Business Center
CIRI seeks to hire shareholders to build the Fireweed Business Center. The now vacant 8.35-acre site at the corner of Fireweed Lane and the New …
In memory, October 2013
Grace Putkuk Vallee, 87 Grace Putkuk Vallee passed away June 8 in Anchorage. Ms. Vallee was born May 18, 1926, in Point Hope, Alaska. She …
Stock will prize
The winner of the August 2013 $200 Stock Will Participation Prize is Deborah Patricia Tolen and Ryan David Sipary is the winner of the third …
