A Piece of Alaska Adorns U.S. Capitol Lawn
Standing 74-feet tall, a Lutz spruce from the Chugach National Forest near Seward, Alaska, is this year’s Capitol Christmas Tree in Washington, D.C.
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A Word from the President, December 2015
CIRI and its employees also have an important role as responsible members of the community.
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Shareholder Spotlight: Charles Peter Toloff
You see a lot over the course of 94 years. But as CIRI’s oldest original shareholder can tell you, some things stay the same, too.
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2016 Board Election
The CIRI Nominating Committee seeks CIRI shareholders interested in nomination to the 2016 CIRI Board of Directors’ candidate slate.
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Missing Shareholders, December 2015
The following CIRI shareholders do not have a current mailing address on record.
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2016 Shareholder Distributions
CIRI’s dividend policy states that the total CIRI dividend payment to shareholders in any given year is equal to 3.5 percent of total shareholders’ equity, ...
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Coming Soon: Third Annual Job and Resource Fair on Friday, Jan. 29
It’s that time of year again: Time for CIRI’s Fourth Annual Job and Resource Fair!
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Graduation Announcement, December 2015
CIRI shareholder Melanie Munson, recipient of two scholarships from The CIRI Foundation and Cook Inlet Tribal Council, graduated from Alaska Career College on October 27.
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The Art of the Sale
For the second year in a row, Alaska Native artists and crafters sold their handmade wares at CIRI’s Annual Holiday Craft Bazaar, held on Friday, ...
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CIRI Completes Sale of PTP
CIRI has sold its property management company, Pacific Tower Properties Inc. (PTP), to the Alaska real estate development company Pfeffer Development, LLC , owned by ...
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Shareholder 101: The Importance of Your RSVP
Whether you’re fluent in French or only know enough to say “bonjour,” you’re likely familiar with the phrase répondez, s’il vous plait—or, more commonly, “RSVP.”
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In Memory, December 2015
View the obituaries of shareholders who have recently passed away.
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Tikahtnu Forum Held
The Tikahtnu Forum gathered for its quarterly meeting on Monday, Nov. 30, at CIRI’s Fireweed Business Center.
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KBC’s 2016 Alaska Native Art Auction
Koahnic Broadcast Corporation’s Alaska Native Art Auction will be held Feb. 18, 2016, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center.
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A Word from the President, November 2015
We must talk openly about the disproportionate rates of suicide among our people and work together to find solutions.
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Save the Date: Second Annual Holiday Craft Bazaar
Get your holiday shopping done at CIRI’s Second Annual Holiday Craft Bazaar!
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Shareholder and Descendant Spotlight: Cy Two Elk
“The idea behind this was to create a business where we could control our own schedules and keep our family close together,” says CIRI descendant ...
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Missing Shareholders, November 2015
CIRI has received returned mail for the following shareholders.
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Ladera Community Breaks Ground
CIRI Land Development Company has broken ground on its 1,100-acre planned community in San Antonio, Texas.
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Coming Soon: 2016 Nuka System of Care Hawaii Conference
The 2016 Nuka Hawaii Conference is hosted by Southcentral Foundation leadership and features sessions on community engagement, data information management, integrated care, and more.
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New Alaska Native Business Minor at UAA
The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) now offers the first-ever minor in Alaska Native Business Management.
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Save the Date: Shareholder and Descendant Job Resource Opportunities
Don't miss these exciting career resource opportunities, coming your way in January 2016!
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Local Nonprofits Score with CIRI Golf Classic
For the 32nd year running, CIRI held its annual Golf Classic in August, raising more than $110,000 for local youth and education nonprofits.
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Dena’ina Wellness Center Artwork Provides Healing Space
“People forget how important it is to have art living with us. Having those spaces where we can be peaceful and be empowered and heal, ...
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In Memory, November 2015
View the obituaries of shareholders who have recently passed away.
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2015 Fall Friendship Potlatches
Photos from the 2015 CIRI and TCF Fall Friendship Potlatches.
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CIRI Encourages Community Support Through United Way Campaign
Each year CIRI raises funds for the United Way of Anchorage with a month-long campaign that offers CIRI employees a number of ways to support ...
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CIRI Makes Major Energy Investment
CIRI has become one of the major investors in a large natural gas-fired, combined cycle power plant in Ohio that has been under development for ...
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CIRI Recognizes Shareholder, Elder and Youth Award Winners
Each fall, CIRI recognizes its most committed and community-minded shareholders and descendants with annual awards.
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RSVP Reminder: Northwest Potlatch
If you plan on attending the Northwest Friendship Potlatch and have not already RSVPd, please confirm your attendance no later than Friday, Nov. 6.
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New Video Highlights CIRI Summer Internships
Corporate Communications intern Josh Henrikson spent his summer helping to put together a video that explores what a CIRI internship is—and isn’t—all about.
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Spotlight: Allison Knox
Growing up, CIRI shareholder Allison Knox says her parents were always encouraging her to explore, travel and be open to learning new things. In high ...
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The President’s Trip to Alaska
One month ago, President Barack Obama made a historic and unprecedented three-day trip to Alaska and I had the honor and privilege to accompany him. ...
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Save the Date: Fourth Annual CIRI Job Fair
CIRI’s fourth annual Job and Resource Fair for shareholders and confirmed descendants will be held on Friday, Jan. 29, 2016
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Coming Soon: CIRI’s Annual Holiday Craft Bazaar
CIRI invites its shareholders and descendants to showcase and sell their handmade Alaska Native crafts and artwork.
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CIRI Haiku Contest Winners
CIRI shareholders and confirmed CIRI descendants age 10-17 were recently invited to write and submit an original, unpublished haiku focused on their heroes.
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CIRI Names New Vice President of Real Estate
CIRI is pleased to announce that Chad Nugent is the new vice president of the company’s Real Estate business sector.
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UAA Program Readies Alaska Native Youth for Science and Math Careers
Based at UAA, ANSEP is designed to prepare and support Alaska Native students to succeed in engineering and science careers.
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In Memory, October 2015
View the obituaries of shareholders who have recently passed away.
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Save the date: Take the Next Generation to Work Day
CIRI shareholders and confirmed descendants age 10 through high school are invited to apply for Take the Next Generation to Work Day.
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Missing Shareholders, October 2015
CIRI has received returned mail for the following shareholders.
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CIRI Can-Struction Benefits Food Bank
CIRI departments teamed up to collect canned goods for donation, then designed and constructed sculptures from their cans.
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A word from the president, September 2015
CIRI is acutely aware of the concerns facing our state, the nation and the world as we all face climate change. We have taken several ...
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Save the date: CIRI and TCF’s Friendship Potlatches
Fall is in the air, and that means one thing: It’s time, once again, for CIRI and The CIRI Foundation’s annual Friendship Potlatches.
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Happy 104th birthday
CIRI shareholder Peter Paul Shadura celebrated his 104th birthday on July 2, making him CIRI’s oldest living shareholder.
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Spotlight: John Warren Jr.
In 2008, a study revealed that sanitation was a serious issue in Kivalina. CIRI shareholder John Warren Jr. was moved to do something about the ...
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Remote deposit option for paper checks
Not interested in direct deposit of your CIRI distributions, but having difficulty getting to the bank to cash your checks? Many banks are now offering ...
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2015 Elizabeth Peratrovich legal clinic
Free legal clinic at the AFN Convention: Fri., Oct. 16, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., by appointment
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Need help? Dial 2-1-1
No matter where you live, 2-1-1 is your one-stop resource for connecting with a wide variety of vital resources in your community.
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Raven Fund to provide scholarships
As CIRI shares continue to be gifted and inherited, the number of Alaska Native shareholders who are not original enrollees or lineal descendants has been ...
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Cook Inlet Housing Authority earns national award
On Monday, Aug. 31, while visiting Anchorage, President Barack Obama announced that Cook Inlet Housing Authority (CIHA) was one of six organizations nationwide to be ...
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North Wind earns accolades, new contract
For the seventh consecutive year, North Wind Group (NWG), a CIRI company, has been recognized by Engineering New Record (ENR) as a top environmental firm.
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Summer Pike Derby removes invasive fish
This August, fishing in Tyonek and Beluga, Alaska, was more than just a fun way to spend some time outdoors. Participants in the 2015 Tyonek ...
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Shareholder 101, September 2015
So you don’t have a valid, up-to-date Stock Will on file with CIRI: What’s the big deal?
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Intern-al affairs, September 2015
What a year! The other interns and I had a blast this summer working behind the scenes at CIRI and getting to know the nice ...
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Food for thought: CIRI supports Children’s Lunchbox at Muldoon Elementary
Imagine looking forward to school on Monday just because you know you’ll finally get a solid meal. That scenario is a reality for one out ...
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New directory to connect artists with buyers
After the success of last year’s inaugural Holiday Craft Bazaar, CIRI shareholder and employee Carolyn Bickley wondered if there was another way she could help ...
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2015 Annual AFN Convention
Alaska Airlines is offering a 15 percent discount for 2015 Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) Convention attendees.
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Save the date: CIRI Open House, Sept. 19
CIRI shareholders and their families are invited to see the new Fireweed Business Center at CIRI's Shareholder Open House on September 19.
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CIHA scores win for senior housing
Congratulations to Cook Inlet Housing Authority (CIHA), whose Coronado Park Senior Village in Eagle River was recently selected as an outstanding Senior Housing property by ...
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Safety first at Fire Island Wind
Fire Island Wind workers complete safety training course.
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32nd annual CIRI Golf Classic a big hit
Another successful year as the CIRI Golf Classic raises money for a good cause.
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Former CIRI headquarters lot gets facelift
CIRI works with Weldin Construction to improve curb appeal at 2525 C Street.
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Anniversary announcement
CIRI shareholder Clare Swan and her husband Van recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary.
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Career achievement
Congratulations to CIRI shareholder Ray Vernon Anawrok, who was recognized with an award by his employer in May.
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Youth Education Award winners
Seven CIRI youth win the first CIRI Youth Education Incentive awards.
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CIRI’s Next Generation: Haiku Challenge
CIRI shareholders and confirmed, registered CIRI descendants who are 10-17 years of age, and have permission from the parent or guardian, are invited to write ...
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A Village Visit: Seldovia
Throughout 2015, this newsletter will showcase a series of profiles on the seven ANCSA-certified villages in the Cook Inlet region. We’ll take a look at ...
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Kenaitze Tribe breaks ground on Elder Center
Kenaitze Indian Tribe leaders celebrated the recent groundbreaking of the Tribe’s new Tyotkas Elder Center during a ceremony at the future home of the building.
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CIRI Services Corporation names new president
The Board of Directors for CIRI’s wholly-owned design/build construction subsidiary, CIRI Services Corporation (CSC), is pleased to announce the selection of Jared Edgar as the ...
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Reminder: Youth deadlines approaching
Don't miss your opportunity to enter the CIRI youth art contest or to apply to be a CIRI youth representative!
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Not your average oil change
You won’t find a Qwik Lube on Fire Island. When you need an oil change at CIRI’s wind energy project just off the coast of ...
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Winner’s circle
To increase participation in certain programs, CIRI holds periodic prize drawings from the names of those enrolled who meet certain criteria and have a current ...
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TCF sponsors Anchorage Museum conversations
Sponsored in part by a grant from The CIRI Foundation, the Curated Conversations program will host and document a number of discussions relevant to northern ...
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Satisfy your CIRIosity!
Now you can connect with CIRI in an exciting new way! CIRIosity is the new podcast that takes you behind the scenes to hear the ...
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Shareholder cyber security
How do you protect yourself from cyber criminals without avoiding the internet entirely? Sounds like a difficult task, but by using some simple guidelines, you ...
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2015 Board election results
The Inspector of Elections has certified that CIRI shareholders elected five incumbent directors to the CIRI Board of Directors at the company’s 2015 annual shareholder ...
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Opportunities abound for CIRI youth
Every year, CIRI seeks out new ways to engage young shareholders and descendants in the company’s business and management. But there are two time-honored youth ...
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2015 Annual Meeting
The 42nd Annual Meeting of CIRI Shareholders, held in Soldotna, Alaska, on Saturday, June 6, at the Soldotna Sports Center, saw a healthy turnout.
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2015 Annual Meeting prize winners
The 2015 Annual Meeting of CIRI Shareholders included cash door prize drawings for shareholders who submitted a valid proxy by the proxy deadline for any ...
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A Village Visit: Knik
Throughout 2015, this newsletter will showcase a series of profiles on the seven ANCSA-certified villages in the Cook Inlet region. We’ll take a look at ...
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Silver Mountain work aids Coast Guard
CIRI subsidiary Silver Mountain Construction is currently working on a unique project for the Coast Guard to design, build and install a remote helicopter refueling ...
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SCF partners with Harvard Medical School
Southcentral Foundation (SCF) has partnered with the Harvard Medical School Center for Primary Care to foster collaborations in research, education and practice.
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Intern-al affairs, June
If you haven’t heard about it yet, CIRI expanded its internship program this summer, and six of us have just started our adventure with the ...
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New Ladera website launches
CIRI’s Real Estate department is excited to announce that the website for the Ladera property in San Antonio, Texas, is now live.
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ANHC celebrates anniversary
On May 29, the Alaska Native Heritage Center celebrated its 15th anniversary.
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Family reunion
Five generations of the Cowger-Sparks family reunited in Bethel for Mother's Day weekend on May 10.
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CIRI has moved
The company headquarters is now located in the Fireweed Business Center at 725 E. Fireweed Lane, Suite 800, Anchorage Alaska 99503
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Local perspective
“I’ve been all over Alaska, but this is my home,” says 82-year-old CIRI shareholder Joseph Carlough Sr. of Seldovia.
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A Village Visit: Tyonek
Throughout 2015, this newsletter will showcase a series of profiles on the seven ANCSA-certified villages in the Cook Inlet region. We’ll take a look at ...
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Chickaloon breaks ground on new clinic
The official groundbreaking for the new Ahtnahwt’aene’ Nay’dini’aa den (“Ahtna People, Chickaloon Place”) Gathering Place, a community health center in Sutton, Alaska, took place on ...
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Spotlight: Tyonek’s community garden
Getting food from Anchorage is a problem nearly everyone in Tyonek faces — which is part of the reason why, in 2008, the village made ...
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CIRI affiliates receive awards, grants
Alaska Heritage Tours package named best in U.S., ANTHC Patient Housing Project moves forward with donation, and Southcentral Foundation leader honored.
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Weldin and Silver Mountain Construction receive governor’s award
Congratulations to CIRI subsidiaries Weldin Construction LLC and Silver Mountain Construction LLC, both of whom received a Governor's Safety Award of Excellence.
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Tikahtnu Commons grows with three new stores
Three new stores recently opened their doors at CIRI’s Tikahtnu Commons Retail and Entertainment Center, with a fourth retailer expected to open in June.
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Reminder: June 11 deadline for 2015 award nominations
If you know an outstanding shareholder, Elder or young shareholder/descendant, it’s not too late to nominate someone for CIRI’s 2015 awards.
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Elevated fire risk for Alaska
Almost exactly one year ago, the Funny River fire ignited and consumed over 195 thousand acres, including some CIRI lands.
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Address changes
Currently, approximately 130 shareholders have had their mail returned to CIRI by the Postal Service as undeliverable.
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Art installation
CIRI shareholder Rebecca Lyon was invited to design and install a piece of artwork along Anchorage’s Tony Knowles Coastal Trail by the nonprofit Alaskans for ...
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Perfect attendance
Congratulations to CIRI shareholder Leona Rose Riley, her daughter, CIRI descendant Judah Riley-Chute, and her son, Michael An, on their recent achievements.
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CIRI announces move to Fireweed Business Center
The time is near! Soon, CIRI headquarters will make its long-anticipated move to the new Fireweed Business Center building, located on the corner of Fireweed ...
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A Village Visit: Chickaloon
Throughout 2015, this newsletter will showcase a series of profiles on the seven ANCSA-certified villages in the Cook Inlet region. We’ll take a look at ...
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Guide to the 2014 Annual Report
CIRI recently released its 2014 Annual Report. This document summarizes the company’s performance last year and contains information that shareholders and interested readers can use ...
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Cruz Energy honored with award
CIRI subsidiary Cruz Energy Services received the Trucking Company of the Year Award at the Third Annual Rocky Mountain Oil and Gas Awards ceremony, held ...
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Youth educational incentives introduced
CIRI is implementing new incentives to encourage young CIRI shareholders and descendants to attend and excel at school: $100 cash prize drawings for students who ...
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ARISE program seeks volunteers
ARISE (Anchorage Realizing Indigenous Student Excellence), a Cook Inlet Tribal Council-affiliated program, is looking for volunteers.
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Spotlight: Albert Harrison and Lisa Wade
Every Thursday, between 20 and 75 people gather for the weekly Elders’ Lunch in Chickaloon—an opportunity for folks in the community to catch up, connect ...
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A Village Visit: Eklutna
Throughout 2015, this newsletter will showcase a series of profiles on the seven ANCSA-certified villages in the Cook Inlet region. We’ll take a look at ...
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Spotlight: Debbie Fullenwider
“I haven’t retired. I keep hearing that rumor, but I never said I was retiring,” insists Debbie Fullenwider. Since 1973, she’s served in a variety ...
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Dead elk don’t wander
Tim Lingle has a few undead elk on his hands. “We get a lot of false notifications that elk have died,” Lingle explains over the ...
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Federal loan program seeks Alaska Native homebuyers
Thinking of buying a home this year? Then think about looking into the HUD 184 Loan Program. This federal program offers housing opportunities for Alaska ...
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CIRI seeks 2015 award nominations
CIRI is currently accepting nominations for the 2015 awards to be presented at the CIRI and The CIRI Foundation Friendship Potlatches this fall.
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Sign up for eNewsletter
The winner of the fourth quarter eNewsletter drawing for a Kindle Fire HD was CIRI shareholder Janie Leask of Homer, Alaska.
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Stock Will prize winner
The winner of the February 2015 $200 Stock Will Participation Prize was Marcella L. Henrie.
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Summer internships: Reminder to apply
CIRI’s 12-week summer internship program is now seeking applicants!
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A Village Visit: Salamatof
Throughout 2015, this newsletter will showcase a series of profiles on the seven ANCSA-certified villages in the Cook Inlet region. We’ll take a look at ...
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North Wind opens new offices
CIRI subsidiary North Wind, whose headquarters is located in Idaho Falls, Idaho, opened new offices in Las Vegas, Nev., and Aiken, S.C. The Las Vegas ...
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CIRI youth explore future careers
A group of forward-thinking young CIRI descendants got a peek at potential future careers when they participated in the first-ever Take the Next Generation to ...
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Connecting people with opportunity
Though chilly temperatures kept some folks at home, about 100 job-seekers still came out for CIRI’s third annual Shareholder Job and Resource Fair on Jan. ...
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New prize drawing for confirmed descendants
In an effort to encourage descendants to keep their information updated, beginning in 2015, quarterly prize drawings for a Fitbit will be conducted from the ...
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Stock Will incentives continue in 2015
Along with the $200 monthly prize drawings, special incentives will continue in 2015 with quarterly drawings for an Apple iPad. Drawings will be conducted for ...
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2014 CIRI shareholder tax information
CIRI mailed IRS 1099 forms to all shareholders for the 2014 tax year on January 29, 2015. You may receive more than one type of ...
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Affordable Care Act update
IRS Tax Form 8965, “Health Coverage Exemptions,” is now available. Alaska Native and American Indian people can use this form to apply for the Indian ...
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CIRI charts path to professional careers
Starting this summer, CIRI’s expanded internship program is making the first step into a professional career a little easier for graduates and undergraduates.
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A village visit
In the coming months, this newsletter will showcase a series of profiles on the seven ANCSA-certified villages that make up the Cook Inlet region. We’ll ...
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ANELP grows tomorrow’s leaders today
A graduate of the first cohort of students from the Alaska Native Executive Leadership Program (ANELP), CIRI employee Rhonda Oliver recently found herself back in ...
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Pick.Click.Give. to your favorite nonprofits
When you complete your Permanent Fund Dividend application, you’ll have the option of selecting from a list of eligible Pick.Click.Give. organizations that can receive all ...
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Spotlight: Hallie Bissett
“I literally worked from the ground up to get on the CIRI board,” says Hallie Bissett, CIRI shareholder and member of CIRI’s Board of Directors. ...
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First quarter 2015 Elders’ trust payment
The first quarter CIRI Elders’ trust payment of $450 is scheduled for Friday, March 13, with the remaining 2015 Elders’ payments scheduled for June 12, ...
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Birth announcement: Scarlett Addison Locklear
CIRI descendant Amariah Faith Rude Locklear and Stephen Locklear are happy to announce the birth of daughter Scarlett Addison Locklear. She was born on Oct. ...
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Graduate announcement: Da’Hmir Lamarr Hale
CIRI descendant Da’Hmir Lamarr Hale graduated with an Associate in Arts degree in Social Science and an Associate in Arts degree in Social and Behavioral ...
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Engagement announcement: Geraldine Mayer
CIRI shareholder Geraldine Mayer was engaged to Joseph Amarok on Oct. 18, 2014. Mayer and Amarok are pictured here with Sen. Lisa Murkowski.
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Save the date: CIRI Job and Resource Fair
Resume Development Workshop Tuesday, January 27, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nat’uh Services Center 3600 San Jeronimo Dr., Anchorage Interview Skills Workshop Tuesday, January 27, ...
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CIRI sells ownership in Alaska Interstate Construction
CIRI and Nabors Industries completed the sale of Alaska Interstate Construction (AIC) in December. AIC and its Canadian operating company were acquired by Cruz Construction ...
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Not afraid of heights? This job is for you
Perched atop a steel structure outside the Ironworkers Local 751 building in Anchorage, CIRI descendant Taylor Clinton called down to the instructors of Cook Inlet ...
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