Tribal Conservation Districts Prioritize Traditional Knowledge
In Alaska, tribal conservation districts (TCDs) combine local knowledge with technical resources to actively manage natural resources on traditional lands, the goal of which is to set local priorities for conservation and ensure sustainable use of natural resources for subsistence, economic opportunity, resource development and cultural preservation.
TCDs in the Cook Inlet Region
There are three tribal conservation districts in the Cook Inlet region: Eklutna, Knik and Tyonek.
Board Corner
I was born on the Yukon River at Nulato and lived most of my life in Anchorage. It was a fellow CIRI Shareholder, Donald Watson, who encouraged me to get involved with CIRI (then Cook Inlet Native Association).
A Word from Our President
Thank you to all those who turned out, either in person or via webcast, for our 2023 Annual Meeting, held Saturday, June 3 in Anchorage.
CIRI Mourns the Recent Passing of Former Board Directors
Original CIRI enrollees and former CIRI Board Directors Gosta Dagg, William “Bill” English, Helen (Nagy) Josefsen and Leo Stephan recently passed away.
“Native America Calling” and KNBA Awarded National Humanities Medal
A big congratulations to KNBA 90.3 FM and “Native America Calling” for receiving a National Humanities Medal!
Winners’ Circle—Q1 2023
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 mailing address with CIRI.
2023 Board Election Results
Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2023 election of CIRI Directors!
In Touch: Council President
Congratulations to CIRI Shareholder Alfred Tellman, who was recently elected president of Knik Tribal Council.
In Touch: High-School Graduation
CIRI Shareholder Samuel J. Anaruk and his wife, Christina, are pleased to announce the graduation of their daughter, CIRI Descendant Winter Angifak Concepcion Anaruk, from Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School.
In Touch: Published
Congratulations to CIRI Shareholder Leslie Colburn, whose story about her three-legged cat, S’more, was published in “Chicken Soup for the Soul: Lessons Learned from My …
Peroke—Fish Pie
Thank you to CIRI Shareholder Alexis Colberg-Nelissen for sharing her recipe with us!
Missing Shareholders
The following CIRI Shareholders do not have a current mailing address on record.
Job Opportunity: North Wind Group President/CEO
CIRI subsidiary North Wind Group seeks qualified candidates for the president/CEO position.
