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 land and nearly $1 billion to 12 land-based Alaska Native regional corporations, including CIRI.
2022 Board Recruitment
The CIRI Nominating Committee is seeking CIRI shareholders interested in nomination to the 2022 CIRI Board of Directors’ candidate slate.
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 tell my story, I must go back in time long before ANCSA passed.
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 Directors since 2004.
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.
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 on Monday, Jan. 17.
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.
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 inside a flaky pie crust and baked until golden and bubbly.”
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.
