ANCSA Celebrates 50 Years
The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, signed into law Dec. 18, 1971, settled Alaska Native peoples’ aboriginal land claims and distributed 44 million acres of ...
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2022 Board Recruitment
The CIRI Nominating Committee is seeking CIRI shareholders interested in nomination to the 2022 CIRI Board of Directors’ candidate slate.
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A Word from the President
Every Alaska Native person with a living memory of the passage of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) has a story to tell. To ...
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Board Corner: A Message from CIRI Director Tom Huhndorf
My name is Tom Huhndorf. I am Yup’ik and an original CIRI enrollee. It has been my honor to serve on the CIRI Board of ...
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CIRI in the Community: Indigenous Place Names Project
For more than a decade, CIRI shareholder Aaron Leggett (Dena’ina Athabascan) has been working to weave Dena’ina language into the fabric of Anchorage.
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Apply Now: 2022 Virtual Next Gen Day
Shareholders and descendants 10 years through high-school age are invited to apply to participate in CIRI’s 2022 Next Gen Day, which will be held virtually ...
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November is Native American Heritage Month
Native American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the rich and diverse ancestry, cultures, histories and traditions of Alaska Native and American Indian peoples.
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Recipe: Turkey Pot Pie
As the author wrote about this recipe, “The perfect way to enjoy leftover roast turkey. A creamy filling loaded with turkey and veggies is tucked ...
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CIRI’s Virtual Mentoring Program
With the goal of providing professional and personal development for CIRI shareholders and descendants, CIRI’s inaugural Virtual Mentoring Program kicked off Oct. 8.
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CIRI Holiday Closure: Dec. 23-31, 2021
In observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, CIRI will be closed Dec. 23-31, 2021.
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Save the Date: 2021 Virtual Annual AFN Convention
The 2021 Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) Convention will be held Monday, Dec. 13 through Wednesday, Dec. 15 in Anchorage.
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North Wind Employee Places Third in Air Force ‘Innovation Rodeo’
Each year, AFIMSC Ventures holds an “Innovation Rodeo” to help Airmen and civilian members of mission-support groups around the world pitch ideas, partner with innovation ...
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Recipe: Moose Burgers
As the author wrote about this recipe, “If you can’t find moose meat or don’t have any local hunters you can approach, you can always ...
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2020-2021 Youth Educational Incentive Prize Winners
To encourage youth to attend and excel at school, CIRI conducts twice-yearly prize drawings for students in grades 7-12 who maintain a GPA of 3.5 ...
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In Touch: College Graduation
CIRI descendant Christopher Quinn is pleased to announce the graduation of his son, Garrison, from California Polytechnic State University.
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Barbara Donatelli Retires After 41 Years with CIRI
Please join CIRI as we congratulate Senior Vice President Barbara Donatelli on her retirement!
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2021 CIRI C3 Experience Goes Virtual
Returning from a year of absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the CIRI C3 Experience went virtual for the first time this year.
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Shareholder Spotlight: KC Elvis
When other kids were reading the comics section of their local newspaper, KC Elvis was reading the business section.
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ANJC Leverages Digital Technology During COVID-19 Pandemic
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, thanks to innovative technologies, the Alaska Native Justice Center has worked expand the availability of its culturally based advocacy, intervention and ...
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Third Quarter Distributions
Third quarter payments from the CST Elders Distribution Fund were mailed or directly deposited Sept. 10. Third quarter payments from the CST Distribution Fund will ...
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We’re Hiring!
CIRI is currently recruiting for the position of Director, Shareholder Services.
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The Alaska Native Heritage Center: An American Cultural Treasure
Created by a unanimous vote at the Alaska Federation of Natives Convention in 1987, the Alaska Native Heritage Center is a long-standing educational and cultural ...
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2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
Thank you to all those who tuned in to this year’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders, held Saturday, June 5 via virtual meeting webcast.
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ANCs Win Tribal CARES Act Case
On June 25, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Alaska Native regional and village corporations are eligible to receive federal CARES Act funding.
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2022 CIRI Calendar Photo Contest
CIRI is seeking historical photos from shareholders and descendants for use in its 2022 calendar.
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2021 Board Election Results
CIRI shareholders elected five Directors to the CIRI Board of Directors at the company’s 2021 Annual Meeting, held via webcast on June 5.
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CIRI Youth Opportunities
Submissions for the Youth Art Contest (ages 5-12) and applications for Shareholder Participation Committee Youth Representative positions (ages 13-17) are due Aug. 11.
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Shareholder Spotlight: Tia Hale
CIRI shareholder Tia Hale (Athabascan and Inupiaq) is passionate about, well, just about everything.
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2021 Annual Meeting Prize Winners
This year's eVote, Early Bird and Annual Meeting prize winners.
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COVID-19 Funeral Assistance
FEMA is providing financial assistance for COVID-19-related funeral expenses incurred after Jan. 20, 2020.
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Former CIRI Board Director Penny Carty Passes Away at 72
Original CIRI enrollee and former CIRI Board Director Penny L. Carty (Aleut) passed away April 14 in Anchorage.
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Federal Assistance for Broadband
The federal Emergency Broadband Benefit Program provides a temporary discount on monthly broadband bills for qualifying low-income households.
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Southcentral Foundation: President/CEO Recruitment
The Southcentral Foundation board of directors is seeking qualified candidates for the position of SCF president/CEO.
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CIRI in the Community: Virtual NYO Games Alaska
You can’t stop NYO! For the second year in a row, the Native Youth Olympic Games went virtual.
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2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders Q&A
Shareholders were invited to submit questions during the 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, held via virtual meeting webcast on June 5.
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Despite Pandemic, CIRI Delivers Strong Financial Performance in 2020
CIRI is grateful that while 2020 presented significant challenges, the company delivered overall strong financial performance.
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More than Just Fish
Volunteers distributed 12,000 pounds of fish to Alaska Native families on March 25 and 26 as part of Operation Fish Drop, a grass-roots initiative to ...
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2021 Information Meeting, Annual Meeting of Shareholders
To protect the health of CIRI employees, CIRI shareholders, other stakeholders and their families during the global COVID-19 pandemic, CIRI will not hold in-person Information ...
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2021 Elder, Shareholder and Youth Recognition Awards
Help us celebrate individuals for any or all three award categories by submitting an online nomination form by July 5.
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2021 CIRI C3 Experience Goes Virtual!
The CIRI C3 Experience is open to CIRI shareholders and confirmed, registered descendants ages 15 to 19. This year’s virtual event is scheduled for Aug. ...
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2021 Annual Meeting eVote and Early Bird Prizes
All proxies must be received by 2 p.m. AKDT on Wednesday, May 26.
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In Touch: Graduate Degree
CIRI shareholder Kimberly Miles is pleased to announce that her sister, CIRI shareholder Ginger Miles (Unangan), recently received her master’s degree in management.
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Update to CIRI Recreational Land Use Permitting Policy
One of CIRI’s corporate values is respect, which includes respect for the land and promoting responsible stewardship of CIRI resources.
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CIRI Surveys and Focus Groups
This spring, Craciun Research will be conducting shareholder and descendant surveys and focus groups on CIRI’s behalf.
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Guide to the 2020 Annual Report
CIRI recently released its 2020 Annual Report, which summarizes the company's performance last year and contains information readers can use to better understand CIRI's business ...
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Shareholder Estates
CIRI is looking to contact the individuals listed in connection with the following estates.
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North Wind Group Merges with Engineering Company
CIRI subsidiary North Wind Group closed out 2020 with exciting news.
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2021 CIRI Information Meeting
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and in the interest of everyone’s health and safety, CIRI will not hold in-person Information Meetings this year.
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Land Selection Process for Alaska Native Vietnam-Era Veterans
The Alaska Native Vietnam Veterans Allotment Program of 2019 permits eligible Vietnam-era veterans or their heirs to apply for up to 160 acres federal land ...
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In Touch: Business Award
Kudos to CIRI shareholder Lucy Koivisto whose drive-thru coffee shop, Copper Cup, was named 2020 Business of the Year by the Ironwood Area Chamber of ...
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2021 Farewell Dall Sheep Hunting Permits
As in previous years, recreational use permits will be issued for access to portions of the Farewell area for Dall sheep hunting in 2021.
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Merritt I-66 Project Benefits from Online Sales Boom
While the COVID-19 pandemic has had a profoundly negative impact on the U.S. economy, the warehousing and logistics industry is one of the few sectors ...
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Nonprofit Spotlight: Southcentral Foundation
Founded in 1982, Southcentral Foundation (SCF) provides a range of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health and wellness services.
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2021 Shareholder and Elders’ Distributions
The dividend policy adopted by the CIRI Board of Directors in 2007 set total CIRI dividend payments to shareholders in any given year at 3.5% ...
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Native Youth Olympic Games 2021
The ongoing public-health crisis may force changes to the 2021 Native Youth Olympic Games, but it can’t change its spirit!
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Recipe: Best Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies
As the author wrote about this recipe, “These are the best soft chocolate chip cookies. No chilling required; just ultra-thick, soft, classic chocolate chip cookies.”
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CIRI Effectuates Sale of Makahu’ena Estates
After several years of planning, entitlement, development and marketing efforts, in February, CIRI effectuated the sale of its Makahu’ena Estates development.
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GreenLink Prize Drawings
Shareholders who reduce their carbon footprint by opting for electronic delivery of certain materials have two more chances to win $1,000!
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2021 Virtual Next Gen Day
Thank you to our young shareholders and descendants who turned out for 2021 Next Gen Day!
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Pick.Click.Give. 2021
Among the eligible 2021 Pick.Click.Give. organizations are three CIRI-affiliated nonprofits: Alaska Native Heritage Center, Alaska Native Justice Center and KNBA FM/Koahnic Broadcast Corp.
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