CIRI 2025

Month: October 2025

Business News

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 Word from Our CEO

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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Shareholder News

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

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

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 and Descendant Spotlight

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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Shareholder and Descendant Programs

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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Shareholder and Descendant Programs

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

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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Uncategorized

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/Employment Spotlight

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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Recipes

Recipe: Greek-Style Moose Meatballs

This meatball recipe combines traditional Alaska ingredients with a Greek-style preparation.
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Chickaloonies

“Chickaloonies”

Custom content and activities from the team behind "Chickaloonies"!
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Important Dates

Important Dates

Mark your calendar for these important dates.
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In Touch with Shareholders

In Touch

Congratulations to Alexander Copley, who graduated June 2 from Marysville Getchell High School in Marysville, Washington.
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In Touch with Shareholders

In Touch

Congratulations to CIRI Shareholder Patrick Johnson and CIRI Descendant Naasha Tallman on their recent engagement!
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White Raven

White Raven

Our white raven, Delgga, with some autumn humor!
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As Seen in Our Region

As Seen in Our Region

On Aug. 4, CIRI summer interns visited the Kellogg Farm in Palmer, Alaska.
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Upcoming Events

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

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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Dividend Distributions

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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In Memory

In Memory

View the obituaries of Shareholders and Descendants who have recently passed away.
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Upcoming Events

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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Missing Shareholders

Shareholders with Returned Mail

The following CIRI Shareholders do not have a current mailing address on record.
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