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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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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New Yah Program Provides an Opportunity to Connect, Learn and Grow
The Yah (Dena’ina for “grow”) Program will prepare CIRI Shareholders and confirmed Descendants to lead at the highest levels of the organization.
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A Message from CIRI CEO Swami Iyer
My job is to help build a foundation that provides the profit we need to grow our company for the next 50 years.
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Board Corner: A message from CIRI Board Chair Doug Fifer
Please join me in thanking Robert Harris for his many years of service and welcoming Lisa Huffman to the CIRI Board.
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2024–2025 Virtual Mentoring Program Cohort
The mentee application deadline is Friday, Sept. 27.
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Meet CIRI’s 2024 Summer Interns
From salmon fishing to scavenger hunts, mentoring to museums, CIRI’s 2024 summer interns sampled a little bit of everything.
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INTERN-al Affairs
Dzaanh nezoonh (hello)! My name is Danika Herndon, and I am this year’s CIRI Corporate Communications intern.
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Shareholder 101
Q&A about health care for Shareholders and Descendants living outside the Cook Inlet region.
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Shareholder Spotlight: Clare Swan
Original CIRI enrollee Clare Swan has spent a lifetime advocating for her people.
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Traditional Recipe: Berry Lime Buttermilk Sherbet
As the author stated, "This recipe is easy and just bursting with fresh blueberry flavor, punctuated by tangy lime and buttermilk."
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CIRI in the Community: Athabascan Counting Cords
In July, the Shareholder + Descendant Programs team and several of the summer interns traveled to Eklutna to share culture with youth participating in the ...
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Chickaloonies: ‘Threading the Needle’
Custom comics and interactive content from the duo behind "Chickaloonies."
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In Touch: High School Graduation
CIRI Shareholder Leona Westdahl is pleased to announce the graduation of her daughter, Hannah DeMello, from North Medford High School in Medford, Ore.
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In Touch: High School Graduation
CIRI Shareholder Gwen Chickalusion is pleased to announce the graduation of her son, Aleksei “AJ” Allowan, from Homer Flex High School in Homer, Alaska.
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In Touch: High School Graduation
Congratulations to CIRI Descendant Simone Davis Iloilo, who graduated this spring from West Anchorage High School in Anchorage, Alaska.
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In Touch: High School Graduation
Congratulations to Ihupani Juliussen, who graduated May 13 from Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska.
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In Touch: High School Graduation
CIRI Shareholder Jeff Hurlburt is pleased to announce the graduation of his daughter, Julia, from Middletown High School in Middletown, Conn.
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In Touch: Licensed Midwife
Congratulations to Jessica Nichole Johnson! After starting her education journey in 2016 and graduating in 2022, Jessica is now a Licensed Direct-Entry Midwife in Oregon. ...
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2024 Board Election Results
Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2024 election of CIRI Directors!
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2024 Third Quarter Distributions
Third quarter Elders' payments will be mailed or directly deposited on Sept. 13. Third quarter CST payments will be mailed or directly deposited on Sept. ...
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As Seen in Our Region
The sun breaks through the clouds over Cook Inlet and the Chugach Mountains.
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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 — First 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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CIRI and ANHC Launch Traveling Cultural Exhibit
The Nakenaghch’ Sutdu’a (Dena’ina for “Our Traditional Stories and Lifeways”) traveling exhibit is a partnership among CIRI, the Alaska Native Heritage Center, and Cook Inlet ...
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The CIRI Foundation Launches Improved Online Application System
The CIRI Foundation recently upgraded its online platform to make applying for scholarships and grants easier than ever!
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A Message from CIRI CEO Swami Iyer
I was happy to meet many of you at my first Shareholder meetings since becoming your CEO!
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Board Corner: Director John Estabrook Jr.
My name is John Estabrook Jr., and it is my pleasure to serve my fellow Shareholders and Descendants on the CIRI Board of Directors.
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2024 CIRI Participation Committee
CIRI Shareholders and Descendants (ages 18+) are invited to serve on the CIRI Participation Committee (CPC)! Apply by Sunday, June 30.
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In Touch: Birth of Grandchild
CIRI Shareholder Bruce M. Anthony II is pleased to announce the birth of his grandson, Anikin Frank Anthony.
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In Touch: Junior NYO Winner
CIRI Shareholder Donna Phillips is pleased to share that her grandson, Taotasi Filoi received first place in the arm-pull competition at 2024 Junior Native Youth ...
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Shareholder Spotlight: Rachael Fisher
Some people happen into their jobs, but CIRI Shareholder Rachael Fisher (Tsimshian) knew she wanted to work for The CIRI Foundation.
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Be the Match
A bone marrow transplant is a life-saving procedure for people with blood illnesses or cancers, but it’s harder for Alaska Native people to find matches ...
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As Seen in Our Region: Matanuska Glacier
Located 100 miles northeast of Anchorage, the 27-mile-long, 4-mile-wide Matanuska Glacier is the largest glacier in Alaska that can be reached by vehicle.
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Traditional Recipe: Tyotkas Fry Bread for a Crowd
Thank you to the Kenaitze Indian Tribe’s Tyotkas Elders Center for sharing their recipe with us!
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2024 CIRI Art Contest
Open to CIRI Shareholders and confirmed Descendants ages kindergarten through adult. Theme: "Woven Scenes." Submission deadline: Friday, June 14
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CIRI in the Community: Culture Camps and Events
This summer, Cook Inlet region villages, Tribes, designated Tribal organizations, and community nonprofits will host a number of camps and cultural events.
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University of Alaska Fairbanks eCampus
CIRI Shareholders and confirmed Descendants enjoy a 10% discount on online degrees and receive in-state tuition—no matter your state of residency.
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CIRI Office Closure — July 1-5, 2024
CIRI offices will be closed Monday, July 1 through Friday, July 5.
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“Chickaloonies” vol. 2
Custom comics and interactive content from the duo behind "Chickaloonies."
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2024 Shareholder Distributions
Information about 2024 Shareholder distributions, Elder distributions, and resource revenue distributions.
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Shareholders with Returned Mail — as of 5/28/2024
The following CIRI Shareholders do not have a current mailing address on record.
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Winners’ Circle — Q4 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 mailing ...
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2024 Annual Meeting of CIRI Shareholders — Preliminary Board Election Results
Preliminary results indicate that CIRI Shareholders elected the following five Directors: Douglas W. Fifer, Jeffrey A. Gonnason, Michelle B. Lindersmith, Cynthia L. Muller and Louis ...
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2024 Shareholder and Descendant Programs
CIRI programs aim to preserve and share culture, strengthen the CIRI family, and offer education and leadership opportunities.
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A Message from CIRI CEO Swami Iyer
Throughout the year, I plan to share important updates and information with our Shareholders and Descendants about CIRI’s business operations, financial performance, distributions and more.
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Shareholder Spotlight: Dimi Macheras
The Raven’s Circle is excited to feature the artwork of CIRI Shareholder Dimi Macheras (Ahtna Athabascan)!
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“Chickaloonies” Custom Content
Custom comics and interactive content from the duo behind "Chickaloonies."
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Board Corner: Cheryl Mulcahey
My name is Cheryl Mulcahey (Inupiaq), and I am pleased to serve my fellow Shareholders and Descendants on the CIRI Board of Directors.
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Recipe: Skillet Sausage and Rice
This simple recipe is inspired by the dish the Food and Nutrition Services team prepared for ANMC patients using CIRI’s donation of moose sausage from ...
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North Wind Welcomes New President and CEO
On Jan. 1, Richard "Rich" Driggs assumed the role of president and CEO of North Wind Group.
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As Seen in Our Region
Rarer than a black swan, it is said the white raven (Dena’ina: ggugguyni) symbolizes healing for Alaska Native cultures and people.
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CIRI in the Community: Mountain View Elementary
Mountain View Elementary School is one of the most diverse schools in the Anchorage School District, with 11% of the student body comprised of Alaska ...
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Save the Date: 2024 Information Meetings and Annual Meeting of Shareholders
This year’s Information Meetings will be held Saturday, April 20 in Anchorage and Saturday, May 4 in the Pacific Northwest. The Annual Meeting of Shareholders ...
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Householding CIRI Annual Meeting Materials
To enhance CIRI’s GreenLink initiative and reduce our carbon footprint, common Shareholder households will receive only one copy of the CIRI Annual Report, Voter’s Guide ...
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2023 Tax Information
CIRI IRS Forms 1099 for the 2023 tax year were mailed no later than Jan. 31, 2024. Forms will reflect reportable payments made to affected ...
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2024 Farewell Access Permits for Dall Sheep Hunting
The decision has been made to suspend the 2024 Farewell Dall sheep hunting season. This suspension is not permanent, and we will reassess the closure ...
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2024 CIRI 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 April ...
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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
The following Shareholders and Descendants have been selected as winners for the Q3 2023 drawings.
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Swami Iyer Hired as CEO, Sarah Lukin Promoted to President
CIRI is pleased to welcome new leadership! In October, the CIRI Board of Directors announced the appointment of Swami Iyer as CEO and promotion of ...
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Seeking Culturally Rooted, Community-Minded Leaders to Join the CIRI Board of Directors
Voting CIRI Shareholders age 18+ are invited to apply to the CIRI Board of Directors by Jan. 8, 2024.
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A Conversation with Former CIRI Historian A.J. McClanahan
During a visit to Anchorage earlier this year, the Raven’s Circle sat down with CIRI's former historian Alexandra "A.J." McClanahan.
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2023 CIRI Golf Classic Raises $90,000
On Aug. 4, CIRI hosted its 39th annual CIRI Golf Classic to benefit two nonprofit organizations: Boys and Girls Clubs of Alaska and Facing Foster ...
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A Word from Our President and CEO
As my time as your president and CEO comes to a close, I want to express my sincere gratitude to each and every one of ...
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November is Native American Heritage Month
During National Native American Heritage Month, we honor the profound impact Indigenous peoples continue to have in shaping our nation.
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Recipe: Seafood Chowder
Warm up with this delectable seafood chowder featuring halibut, salmon and clams.
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Save the Date: Next Gen Day
Mark your calendar: 2024 Next Gen Day will be held Monday, Jan. 15!
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CIRI General Counsel Stephanie Aicher Named One of Alaska’s ‘Legal Elite’
For her excellence in providing legal services, CIRI Vice President, General Counsel Stephanie Aicher was named to the inaugural list of Alaska Business Legal Elite.
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2023 CIRI Art Contest
Thank you to our Shareholders and Descendants who submitted original works of art for the 2023 CIRI Art Contest interpreting the theme “IN the CIRI ...
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Bonded by Blood (and Ink)
CIRI Shareholders Larry Oskolkoff II, Tayler Higgins and Cody Henrickson can trace their ancestry to Ninilchik, one of seven villages in the CIRI region.
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CIRI Advocates for Expedited Alaska Native Vietnam Veterans Allotment Program Implementation
Drawn-out and confusing processes, combined with limited available lands, have hindered successful land transfers.
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CIRI in the Community: Denełchin ‘Super Fab’ Lab
“Denełchin” means “to make something” in the Dena’ina language—and in August, Cook Inlet Tribal Council made a big move to its new Denełchin Super Fab ...
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CIRI Holiday Closure
CIRI will be closed Monday, Dec. 25, 2023, through Monday, Jan. 1, 2024.
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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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CIRI Summer Interns Gain Real-World Work Experience While Immersing Themselves in Culture
CIRI was thrilled to host interns Elyse Decker, Maddie Mulcahey and Chloe Tetpon this summer!
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A Word from Our President
In June, I was fortunate to lead an executive breakout session during our spring CIRI Participation Committee (CPC) meeting.
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Carol Gore Retires After 22 Years of Service to CIHA
On June 2, original CIRI enrollee Carol Gore (Aleut) retired from Cook Inlet Housing Authority (CIHA) after having served as its president and CEO since ...
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Salamatof Launches Forestry and Fire Division
Warming temperatures have fueled a spruce bark beetle epidemic across Southcentral Alaska.
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CIRI Summer Interns Visit Seldovia
Our trip began July 23 in Anchorage, where we caught an early flight to Homer on a small-cabin plane.
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As Seen in Our Region
View from Trail Lake Campground on the Kenai Peninsula looking south toward the community of Primrose, Alaska.
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Recipe: Whipped Wild Alaska Berry Dessert
Thank you to CIRI Shareholder Sonita Cleveland for sharing her recipe with us!
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As Seen in Our Region
View of Cook Inlet and Mt. Iliamna from the Kenaitze Indian Tribe campus in Kenai, Alaska.
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Winners’ Circle
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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Board Corner: Treasurer Rolf Dagg
My father, Gosta Dagg (Yup’ik), was born in 1939 in Anchorage.
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CIRI in the Community: Kenaitze and Salamatof Come Together to Celebrate Opening of the Net
On June 1, Kenaitze and Salamatof tribal members celebrated fishing the first tide of the season and cut the ribbon on the new Kahtnuht’ana Dena’ina ...
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In Touch: Olivia Hurlburt
CIRI Shareholder Jeff Hurlburt is pleased to announce the graduation of his daughter, Oliva, from Middlesex Community College in Massachusetts.
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In Touch: Marin Wadsworth
CIRI Shareholder Holly Spencer is pleased to announce the graduation of her daughter, Marin Wadsworth, from Northern Illinois University.
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In Touch: Mackenzey Christoffersen
CIRI Shareholders Tiffany Deason and Kenneth Christoffersen Jr. are pleased to announce the graduation of their daughter, Mackenzey, from Bartlett High School in Anchorage.
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Third Quarter Distributions
Third-quarter payments from the CST Elders Distribution Fund will be mailed or directly deposited on Sept. 8. Third-quarter payments from the CST Distribution Fund will ...
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Save the Date: 2023 Friendship Potlatches
CIRI’s fall Friendship Potlatches will be held Saturday, Oct. 14 in Kenai, Alaska; Sunday, Oct. 22 in Anchorage, Alaska; and Saturday, Nov. 4 in the ...
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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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Save the Date: 2023 Alaska Federation of Natives Convention
The 2023 AFN Convention will be held Oct. 12-21 at the Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center in Anchorage.
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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 ...
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TCDs in the Cook Inlet Region
There are three tribal conservation districts in the Cook Inlet region: Eklutna, Knik and Tyonek.
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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, ...
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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.
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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.
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“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!
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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 ...
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2023 Board Election Results
Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2023 election of CIRI Directors!
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In Touch: Council President
Congratulations to CIRI Shareholder Alfred Tellman, who was recently elected president of Knik Tribal Council.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Peroke—Fish Pie
Thank you to CIRI Shareholder Alexis Colberg-Nelissen for sharing her recipe with us!
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Missing Shareholders
The following CIRI Shareholders do not have a current mailing address on record.
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Job Opportunity: North Wind Group President/CEO
CIRI subsidiary North Wind Group seeks qualified candidates for the president/CEO position.
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Cook Inlet Region Leaders Come Together to Identify Priorities
CIRI President and CEO Sophie Minich kicked off two days of Alaska Native leadership meetings with a call to unity.
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Apply Now: CIRI Participation Committee
CIRI Shareholders and Descendants are invited to apply to serve on the CIRI Participation Committee. The application deadline is Friday, June 30.
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Board Corner: A Message from CIRI Board Director Pat Marrs
When I joined the CIRI Board of Directors in 1977, John Colberg served as Board Chair.
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A Word from Our President
There is still plenty of snow on the ground here in our region, but the sun has returned, and the days are growing longer—we made ...
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Shareholder Spotlight: Braden Kinnebrew
Meet Braden Kinnebrew (Tsimshian), a CIRI Shareholder who parlayed a CIRI summer internship into a full-time job and a successful career in the construction industry.
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As Seen in Our Region: Ninilchik
View from the bluff overlooking Cook Inlet in Ninilchik, Alaska.
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Apply: CIRI Virtual Mentoring Program
The next Virtual Mentoring Program cohort application deadline is Friday, July 21.
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2023 Next Gen Day
CIRI had record turnout for 2023 Next Gen Day, held Jan. 16 at CIRI’s corporate headquarters in Anchorage.
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CIRI President and CEO Recruitment
CIRI is a uniquely different type of for-profit Company, serving a diverse population of stakeholders.
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In Touch: Director Position
Congratulations to CIRI Shareholder Amber Christensen Fullmer (Inupiaq), who recently became director of operations for the Alaska Native Justice Center.
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In Touch: Doctor of Physical Therapy
Congratulations to CIRI Descendant Justin Stephan, who recently graduated from Florida Southern College with his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree.
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