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 and share stories.
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 what life is like in each village: the attractions, the opportunities, the challenges.
Our second village is Eklutna.
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 of leadership positions on the Eklutna Inc. board of directors, including president and vice president.
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 phone from his office in Pinedale, Wyo.
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 Native and American Indian people and eligible tribal entities.
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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The winner of the fourth quarter eNewsletter drawing for a Kindle Fire HD was CIRI shareholder Janie Leask of Homer, Alaska.
Stock Will prize winner
The winner of the February 2015 $200 Stock Will Participation Prize was Marcella L. Henrie.
Summer internships: Reminder to apply
CIRI’s 12-week summer internship program is now seeking applicants!
