CIRI Signs Trilateral Culture and Subsistence Agreement
In August, CIRI, the Ninilchik Traditional Council and Ninilchik Natives Association Inc. signed the Niqnalchint Yaghenen (Dena’ina: “Ninilchik, the good land”) Culture and Subsistence Commitment.
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A Message from CIRI CEO Swami Iyer
CIRI endeavors to steward our land, spearhead responsible development, celebrate culture and heritage, and provide economic benefits to our Shareholders.
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A Word from CIRI Board Chair Doug Fifer
Effective Oct. 23, Sarah Lukin stepped down from her role as president of CIRI. On behalf of the CIRI Board of Directors, I would like ...
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Board Corner: Lisa Huffman
My name is Lisa Huffman (Athabascan), and I was recently appointed to serve my fellow Shareholders and Descendants on the CIRI Board of Directors.
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CIRI Land Updates
Updates on the Alaska Native Vietnam Veterans Allotment Program and the Johnson Tract project.
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Shareholder Spotlight: Tanisha Gleason, Anchorage District Naming Project
What’s in a name? For CIRI Shareholder Tanisha Gleason, a lifelong Anchorage-area resident, names bring value, identity and a sense of place to her beloved ...
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CIRI in the Community: CIRI Tribal Grant Program
There are eight Tribes in the CIRI region, each with its own history, programs and priorities. While each Tribe is unique, they are united in ...
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CIRI Shareholders are Invited to Apply to the Board of Directors
Voting CIRI Shareholders age 18+ are invited to apply to the CIRI Board of Directors by the Jan. 13th deadline.
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2024 CIRI Surveys
This fall, McKinley Research Group will conduct Shareholder and Descendant surveys on CIRI’s behalf.
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Celebrating TCF’s 2024-2025 Scholarship Recipients
The CIRI Foundation congratulates all those who applied by the summer scholarship deadline (June 30)!
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Recipe: Firecracker Bang-Bang Salmon Bites
Thank you to Laura Pfoff for this recipe for her famous salmon bites!
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2024 CIRI Art Contest Winners
The 2024 CIRI Art Contest ran May 17 through June 23. Congratulations to our winners in all age categories!
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2024 CIRI Photography Contest Winners
The 2024 CIRI Photography Contest ran July 19 through Aug. 11. Congratulations to our winners in all age categories!
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Chickaloonies: “Barking Up the Wrong Tree”
Custom content from the team behind "Chickaloonies"!
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Winners’ Circle—Second Quarter 2024
To increase participation in certain programs, CIRI holds periodic prize drawings from the names of those enrolled who meet certain criteria and have a mailing ...
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Important Dates
Please keep in mind these important dates, including CIRI holiday office closures.
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As Seen in Our Region
This autumn photo was taken near the Campbell Airstrip Trailhead in Anchorage, looking east toward the Chugach Mountains.
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2024 Fourth Quarter Distributions
Fourth quarter payments from the CST Distribution Fund will be mailed/directly deposited on Dec. 10. Fourth quarter payments from the CST Elders Distribution Fund will ...
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Shareholders with Returned Mail
The following CIRI Shareholders do not have a current mailing address on record. When CIRI mail is returned as undeliverable, the distributions are held, and ...
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Save the Date: 2024 CIRI Holiday Craft Bazaar
CIRI is pleased to host our 10th annual holiday craft bazaar! The event will be held 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7 ...
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