Outstanding Year for CIRI Subsidiary North Wind Group
2019 proved to be another exceptional year for CIRI subsidiary North Wind Group, with record-breaking financials, a new office location, prestigious safety awards and recognition in top industry publications.
Q&A with NWG President and CEO Chris Leichtweis
Christopher (Chris) Leichtweis serves as president and CEO of the North Wind Group. We sat down to talk with him about his role and what he sees for the company’s future.
Shareholder Spotlight: Clinton Ray Lageson
Though CIRI shareholder Clinton Ray Lageson spends much of his time collaborating with and advocating for Alaska Native and American Indian people across the U.S., his heart is at home with his Tribe and his family.
Donate to Pick.Click.Give. Beginning Jan. 1
While applying for their Alaska Permanent Fund Dividends online, Alaskans may choose to Pick.Click.Give. to eligible charitable and educational organizations.
CIRI Board Member Conferred Honorary Degree
Congratulations to CIRI Board Vice Chair Margaret “Margie” L. Brown, who received a fall 2019 honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from the University of Alaska Anchorage.
CIHA Celebrates Ch’anikna Commons Grand Opening
Cook Inlet Housing Authority held a grand opening celebration for its newest family housing development, Ch’anikna Commons, on Sept. 24, 2019.
Recipe: Glowing Green Smoothie
As the author wrote about this recipe, “Vegan and packed full of healthy ingredients, this smoothie is filling enough for breakfast or great as an afternoon pick-me-up.”
Board Write-in Candidate Information due Feb. 19
As in the past, all shareholders interested in running for the CIRI Board of Directors as write-in candidates will have an opportunity to submit their information for inclusion in CIRI’s election materials.
Southcentral Foundation 23rd Annual Gathering
Southcentral Foundation’s 23rd Annual Gathering will be held Saturday, Feb. 8 in Anchorage.
The Nat’uh Service Center has Reopened
After more than a year away, most Cook Inlet Tribal Council programs have returned or will soon be returning to the Nat’uh Service Center in Anchorage.
2019 CIRI Shareholder Tax Information
IRS 1099 forms for the 2019 tax year will be mailed to shareholders on Jan. 31, 2020.
Junior Native Youth Olympics
Junior Native Youth Olympics will be held Feb. 14-16 in Anchorage.
2020 U.S. Census
The 2020 U.S. census kicked off Jan. 21 in Toksook Bay, Alaska.