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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