A Look Back at 2025 and Ahead to 2026
As 2025 draws to a close, it’s a natural time to pause, reflect and look ahead to what 2026 may hold.
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A Message from CIRI CEO Swami Iyer and President Tabetha Toloff
We reflect on a year of growth, balance and a deeper connection.
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Winners’ Circle — Third quarter, 2025
The following Shareholders and Descendants have been selected as winners for the most recent CIRI drawings.
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In Touch: Navy boot camp graduate
CIRI Shareholder Brady Kent is pleased to announce that his son, CIRI Descendant Brayden Taylor-Kent, recently graduated from Navy boot camp.
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In Touch: Dental assisting program graduate
CIRI Shareholder Tammy A. Thompson is pleased to announce that her son, CIRI Descendant Jozef Giovanni Thompson, graduated May 16 from the College of Western ...
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Board Corner: Charles Lee
My name is Charles Lee (Tlingit), and I was appointed by the CIRI Board of Directors this past August.
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Save the Date: 2026 Information Meetings, Annual Meeting of Shareholders
2026 Information Meetings will be held April 25 on the Kenai Peninsula and May 2 in the Pacific Northwest. The Annual Meeting of Shareholders will ...
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2026 Board Recruitment
Voting CIRI Shareholders aged 18+ are invited to apply to the CIRI Board of Directors. The application deadline is 3:00 p.m. AKST on Jan. 5, ...
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Descendant Spotlight: John Sallee
CIRI Descendant John Sallee is charting a meaningful path that blends cultural pride with professional purpose.
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CIRI in the Community: Typhoon Halong Recovery Efforts
CIRI-affiliated service organizations support those in need.
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Village Vibes with the Fun Uncle: Tyonek’s Tater Takeover
The Tyonek Tribal Conservation District, Tebughna School and the Tyonek community team up for the annual potato harvest.
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Recipe: Garden Potato Salad
Thank you to the Tyonek Tribal Conservation District for sharing this recipe with us!
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Employee Spotlight: Tyler Hoffman
Before joining the IT team, Tyler began his CIRI journey in the Shareholder Relations department, where his knack for problem-solving quickly stood out.
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Upcoming Shareholder + Descendant Programs
2026 Next Gen Day, CIRI summer internship, and other programs and opportunities.
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2026 Yah Program Executives
CIRI Shareholders Darla Graham (Yup’ik) and Jennine Jordan (Iñupiaq) began their respective tenures in October.
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Excellence Recognized: Shareholder and Descendant Awarded
Congratulations to CIRI Shareholder Tayler Higgins and CIRI Descendant Melissa Shaginoff!
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Shareholders with Returned Mail
The following CIRI Shareholders do not have a current mailing address on record.
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Ada Honor Program
Applications for Shareholders whose passing occurred between Jan. 1 and July 14, 2025, must be received by Jan. 12, 2026.
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Alaska Native Settlement Trust Eligibility Act Signed into Law
Payments from ANC Settlement Trusts will now be excluded from income when assessing eligibility for federal assistance programs.
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A Message from CIRI CEO Swami Iyer and President Tabetha Toloff
Connection, progress and shared purpose—as we move toward the end of the year, these objectives will continue to guide our work throughout the CIRI enterprise.
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Gloria O’Neill Receives Egan Award
Congratulations to CIRI Shareholder Gloria O’Neill (Yup’ik), president and CEO of Cook Inlet Tribal Council!
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Board Corner: A Message from CIRI Board Director Cale Tolbert
My name is Cale Tolbert (Athabascan), and I was elected to serve my fellow Shareholders and Descendants at the 2025 Annual Meeting of CIRI Shareholders.
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CIRI in the Community: Stellar Space Experience
CIRI’s first-ever Stellar Space Experience gave students an unforgettable, hands-on journey into the world of space, science and teamwork.
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Shareholder Spotlight: Delaney Arnaq Naruyaq’ Thiele
For Delaney Arnaq Naruyaq’ Thiele (Dena’ina Athabascan and Yup’ik), identity has always lived in the space in between.
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CIRI Virtual Mentoring Program, Mentee Recruitment
The mentee application window for CIRI Shareholders and confirmed Descendants (aged 18+) is open Oct. 3–Nov. 2, 2025.
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Back-to-School and Educational Incentives
We extend our best wishes to our Shareholders and Descendants in the new school year!
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Village Vibes: Tułen Charter School
In August, the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's Tułen Charter School opened its doors to welcome students and families for the first time.
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2025 Art and Photo Contest Winners
Thank you to our Shareholders and Descendants who entered CIRI’s 2025 Art (May 30–June 30) and Photo (July 18–Aug. 17) Contests!
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Employee Spotlight: Sarah and Patrick Johnson
Working for North Wind Group is more than a job for CIRI Shareholders and mother-and-son duo Sarah and Patrick Johnson.
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Recipe: Greek-Style Moose Meatballs
This meatball recipe combines traditional Alaska ingredients with a Greek-style preparation.
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As Seen in Our Region
On Aug. 4, CIRI summer interns visited the Kellogg Farm in Palmer, Alaska.
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Save the Date: 2025 Fall Friendship Potlatches
2025 Friendship Potlatches will be held Oct. 11 in Anchorage; Oct. 19 in Soldotna, Alaska; and Nov. 1 in Tacoma, Wash.
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Winners’ Circle — Q1 and Q2, 2025
The following Shareholders and Descendants have been selected as winners for the most recent CIRI drawings.
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CIRI Distributions – Quarter 4, 2025
Fourth quarter payments from the CIRI Trust Distribution Fund will be mailed/directly deposited Dec. 9. Elders' distributions will be mailed/directly deposited Dec. 12.
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2025 CIRI Holiday Craft Bazaar
Join us for CIRI's 11th annual Holiday Craft Bazaar, to be held Saturday, Dec. 6.
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Shareholders with Returned Mail
The following CIRI Shareholders do not have a current mailing address on record.
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2025 Friendship Potlatches
CIRI’s fall Friendship Potlatches will be held Saturday, Oct. 11 in Anchorage, Alaska; Sunday, Oct. 19 in Soldotna, Alaska; and Saturday, Nov. 1 in Tacoma, ...
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2025 Moose Hunting Program
CIRI prioritizes the use of its lands for cultural, subsistence and recreational activities of Shareholders and Descendants. As such, for more than 20 years...
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Ada Honor Program
On June 7, CIRI Board Chair Douglas Fifer announced the Ada Honor Program at the 2025 Annual Meeting. Families are eligible for $2,500, with an ...
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A Message from CIRI CEO Swami Iyer
Thank you to everyone who turned out for our spring Information Meetings and Annual Meeting of Shareholders! I enjoyed sharing all we accomplished in 2024 ...
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North Wind Dynamics Named 8(a)/Small Disadvantaged Business of the Year
Congratulations to North Wind Group whose subsidiary, North Wind Dynamics (NWD), has been named the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) 2025 8(a)/Small Disadvantaged Business of ...
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Board Corner
We had a great turnout at our 2025 Annual Meeting, held June 7 in Lynnwood, Washington. Thank you to everyone who voted in the election ...
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CIRI in the Community
Congratulations to “Molly of Denali”! In March, the show received a 2025 Children’s & Family Emmy Award in the category of Writing for a Preschool ...
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Shareholder Spotlight: Tabetha Toloff
The Raven’s Circle sat down with CIRI Shareholder and Company President Tabetha Toloff to talk about her personal history, her professional journey and coming home ...
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Shareholder + Descendant Programs
Mark your calendar for the following programs and opportunities!
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“Chickaloonies” — comic and interactive content
Custom content from the team behind "Chickaloonies"!
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Employee Spotlight: Cheryl Bailey
Original CIRI enrollee Cheryl Bailey (Inupiaq) began working at CIRI 22 years ago.
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Shareholder Estates
CIRI is looking to contact the individuals listed in connection with unsettled Shareholder estates.
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Recipe: Akpik Popsicles
A simple and delicious recipe! If you do not have access to akpiks, you may substitute the berry of your choice.
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2025 Board Election Results
Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2025 election of CIRI Directors!
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In Touch: Bachelor’s degree
Congratulations to Alana Jones Lum, who graduated this spring from the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
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In Touch: College graduates
Congratulations to CIRI Shareholder Donita L. Slawson and her daughter, CIRI Descendant Feona Peter, both of whom graduated this spring from the University of Alaska ...
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In Touch: Bachelor’s degree
Congratulations to Kyle VanHatten (Athabascan), who graduated this spring from Yale University.
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In Touch: Veterinary school acceptance
Teresa Carlson is pleased to announce that her daughter, Grace Carlson, has been accepted into the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine.
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In Touch: High school graduation
Congratulations to CIRI Descendant Jeremiah Erik Pierce, who graduated in May from Palmer High School in Palmer, Alaska.
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In Touch: High school graduation
Congratulations to Houston DeMello, who graduated this spring from North Medford High School in Medford, Oregon.
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In Touch: High school graduation
Congratulations to Hallee Grace Schoening, who graduated this spring from Seward High School in Seward, Alaska.
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As Seen in Our Region
Trumpeter swans swim in Potter Marsh, a 564-acre freshwater marsh in Anchorage.
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Third Quarter Distributions, 2025
Third quarter CIRI Trust Elders Distributions will be mailed or directly deposited Sept. 12. Third quarter payments from the CIRI Trust Distribution Fund will be ...
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Alaska Native Heritage Center 2025 Community Recognition Awards
Congratulations to Roy Huhndorf and Miley Amisiimaq Kakaruk, recipients of the Alaska Native Heritage Center’s 2025 Community Recognition Awards!
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Shareholders with Returned Mail
The following CIRI Shareholders do not have a current mailing address on record.
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Winners’ Circle, Q4 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 current ...
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Yah Program—priority deadline is July 31, 2025
The Yah Program is designed to identify potential leaders, encourage creativity and innovation, and empower those looking to play a key role in CIRI’s business ...
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2025 Annual Meeting of CIRI Shareholders — Preliminary Board Election Results
Preliminary results indicate that CIRI Shareholders elected the following...
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Positive Change and Innovation Propel CIRI
CIRI CEO Swami Iyer characterized 2024 as a year with "a lot of changes, and a lot of success."
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Tabetha Toloff Assumes Role of President
Please join us in welcoming CIRI Shareholder Tabetha Toloff (Athabascan) to the role of president!
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A Message from CIRI CEO Swami Iyer
We accomplished much over the last year, not only achieving but exceeding our goals. A new acquisition, new employees, enhanced technology and increased program offerings ...
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Shareholder Spotlight: Yah Executives
Please join us in welcoming CIRI’s first cohort of Yah executives! Jacinda Mainord (Inupiat) and Lexi Qass’uq Trainer (Cup’ik/Yup’ik) began their respective tenures in December ...
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2025 Next Gen Day
2025 Next Gen Day was held Jan. 20 in Anchorage. Here, the morning cohort (ages 10-13) is being shown the CIRI enterprise interactive map by ...
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North Wind Group Shareholder and Descendant Hire Preference
Did you know that CIRI subsidiary North Wind Group (NWG) has a hiring preference for CIRI Shareholders and confirmed Descendants?
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Meet the White Raven!
Thank you to everyone who participated in our Name the White Raven contest!
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Sustainable Chaga Harvesting
Traditionally harvested in the coldest winter months, chaga mushrooms began attracting attention over the past few decades due to their health benefits.
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Board Corner: A Message from CIRI Board Director Margie Brown
CIRI recently closed on the sale of land on Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula. Known as the Killey River land, it is situated at the confluence of ...
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Recipe: Creamy Halibut Florentine
Recipe submitted by CIRI Shareholders Teresa Thiele and Tayler Higgins.
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2024 Tax Information
CIRI IRS Form 1099s for the 2024 tax year were mailed no later than Jan. 31, 2025. Quarterly payments issued from the CST Distribution Fund ...
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TCF Scholarship Program and Portal Updates
TCF recently announced changes designed to better support CIRI Shareholders and Descendants while helping ensure education funding for generations to come.
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2025 Summer Internship Program
CIRI Shareholders and confirmed Descendants who are current college/vocational students or recent graduates are invited to apply to the CIRI Summer Internship Program by the ...
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In Touch: Associate Degree
Congratulations to CIRI Shareholder Amanda Stroman, who recently earned an associate degree in business with a minor in Alaska rural management from Alaska Pacific University. ...
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In Touch: Book Publication
Congratulations to CIRI Shareholder Leslie Colburn, who recently published a book, “Twinkle, the Littlest Star.”
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In Touch: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Congratulations to CIRI Shareholder Monica Mikes, who recently graduated from the University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine.
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In Touch: Dean’s List
CIRI Shareholder Jeff Hurlburt is pleased to announce that his daughter, Julia, made the first-semester Dean’s List at Eastern Connecticut State University.
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In Touch: Formation of Nonprofit
Congratulations to CIRI Shareholders/Descendants Michael Braun, KC Chickalusion, Jeff Hurlburt, Tonya Kaloa and Rodney McCord.
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Save the Date: 2025 Native Youth Olympic Games
Senior Games (grades 7-12): April 24-26, 3550 Providence Drive, Anchorage Witness student athletes from across Alaska as they demonstrate strength, skill and agility in games ...
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As Seen in Our Region
Clouds over Turnagain Arm (Dena’ina: Tutl’uh). Photo by Kevin Bennett.
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Winners’ Circle, Q3 2024
The following Shareholders and Descendants have been selected as winners for the third quarter 2024 CIRI prize drawings.
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Shareholders with Returned Mail
When CIRI mail is returned as undeliverable, distributions are held, and the Shareholder does not qualify to participate in any prize drawings until the address ...
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Save the Date: 2025 Information Meetings, Annual Meeting of Shareholders
Mark your calendars for the 2025 CIRI Information Meetings and Annual Meeting of Shareholders! Join us for an overview of CIRI’s business operations, food, door ...
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