Author: cstuart

Business News

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.

Read More
CIRI News

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.

Read More
Board Corner

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.

Read More
A Word from the President

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 it through another winter, and spring has arrived!

Read More
Shareholder and Descendant Spotlight

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.

Read More
As Seen in Our Region

As Seen in Our Region: Ninilchik

View from the bluff overlooking Cook Inlet in Ninilchik, Alaska.

Read More
CIRI News

Apply: CIRI Virtual Mentoring Program

The next Virtual Mentoring Program cohort application deadline is Friday, July 21.

Read More
Shareholder and Descendant Programs

2023 Next Gen Day

CIRI had record turnout for 2023 Next Gen Day, held Jan. 16 at CIRI’s corporate headquarters in Anchorage.

Read More
Business News

CIRI President and CEO Recruitment

CIRI is a uniquely different type of for-profit Company, serving a diverse population of stakeholders.

Read More
In Touch with Shareholders

In Touch: Director Position

Congratulations to CIRI Shareholder Amber Christensen Fullmer (Inupiaq), who recently became director of operations for the Alaska Native Justice Center.

Read More
In Touch with Shareholders

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.

Read More
Business News

Honoring 30 Years of Service

Together, the CIRI Board and our president and CEO, Sophie Minich, recently announced a transition in leadership that will take place the end of the year.

Read More
CIRI in the Community

CIRI in the Community: Junior NYO

For the first time since 2020, the Junior Native Youth Olympic Games took place in person Feb. 24-26 in Anchorage.

Read More
As Seen in Our Region

As Seen in Our Region: Aurora Borealis

The aurora borealis above the Knik River.

Read More
Dividend Distributions

2023 Shareholder Distributions

The audit of CIRI’s 2022 financial statements has been completed, allowing 2023 distribution amounts to be calculated.

Read More
Feature

Susan Anderson Concludes 23 Years of Service to TCF

On March 31, original CIRI enrollee Susan Anderson departed The CIRI Foundation after having served as the foundation’s president and CEO since 1999.

Read More
Recipes

Recipe: Salmon Spread

Submitted by CIRI Shareholders Darla and Nikki Graham.

Read More
Upcoming Events

2023 Annual Meeting — Saturday, June 3 in Anchorage

The 2023 CIRI Annual Meeting will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 3 at the Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center, 600 West 7th Avenue in Anchorage. 

Read More
Important Dates

Important Dates

Mark your calendar for these important dates.

Read More
Important Dates

CIRI Office Closure: July 3-7, 2023

CIRI offices will be closed Monday, July 3 through Friday, July 7.

Read More
In Memory

In Memory

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

Read More
Feature

In the Family — Give the Gift of CIRI Stock

CIRI stock, the gift of a lifetime!

Read More
Missing Shareholders

Missing Shareholders

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

Read More
Opportunity Knocks

Summer Job Opportunities at Johnson Tract (remote Alaska location)

As HighGold prepares for another field season, CIRI Shareholders and Descendants are encouraged to apply for the following positions.

Read More
Shareholder News

Call for Artists — CIRI Activity Book

CALL FOR SHAREHOLDER AND DESCENDANT ARTISTS Submission deadline: 11:59 p.m. Alaska Time on Sunday, March 19 As part of CIRI’s dedication to promoting and preserving …

Read More
Recipes

Recipe: Moose Soup

Perfect for winter, this cozy soup uses fridge and pantry staples you likely already have on hand. If you do not have moose meat, feel …

Read More
As Seen in Our Region

As Seen in Our Region

Read More
CIRI News

Village of Tyonek Welcomes VPSO

Congratulations to the village of Tyonek! Thanks to a coordinated effort among the Native Village of Tyonek (NVT), Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association (APIA) and the …

Read More
A Word from the President

A Word from Our President

Happy new year to you, our Shareholders and Descendants! As we move into 2023, I am excited for what lies ahead. This spring, CIRI will …

Read More
Shareholder News

New Video: The CIRI Family of Socially Driven Enterprises

Since its inception, CIRI has provided financial support and worked with community partners to create and build a family of tribally designated organizations and community …

Read More
Board Corner

Board Corner: A Message from CIRI Board Assistant Secretary Katrina (Dolchok) Jacuk

Dear friends in the CIRI community: After 14 years of service, I have chosen to step aside from the CIRI Board of Directors. It is …

Read More
CIRI in the Community

CIRI in the Community: Covey Academy — Covenant House Alaska

Providing an array of resources and services to help homeless youth on their journey to self-sufficiency, Covey Academy connects young people with housing, job training …

Read More
In Memory

In Memory

Harlan Richard Adkison, 85 Harlan Richard Adkison passed away Sept. 11, 2022, at Providence Hospital in Anchorage. Mr. Adkison was born Jan. 27, 1937, in …

Read More
CIRI News

2023 CIRI Summer Internship Program

Application deadline: Friday, April 28 CIRI is now accepting applications for its 2023 Summer Internship Program! To be eligible for consideration, applicants must: Be a …

Read More
CIRI News

Save the Date: 2023 Information and Annual Meetings

For the first time since 2019, CIRI will host in-person Information Meetings in Anchorage; Kenai, Alaska; and Puyallup, Wash. The Annual Meeting will be held …

Read More
Shareholder News

Winners’ Circle — Q3 and Q4 2022

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 …

Read More
Shareholder News

2022 Tax Information

2022 CST payments are nontaxable The quarterly payments issued in 2022 from the CIRI Settlement Trust (CST) Distribution Fund and the CST Elders Fund are …

Read More
Important Dates

Important Dates

March 10, 2023  CST Elders Distribution March 12, 2023  Daylight Saving Time begins (2 a.m. Alaska Time) March 22, 2023  First quarter and resource revenue change …

Read More
Shareholder News

2023 Farewell Access Permits

As in previous years, recreational use permits will be issued for access to portions of the Farewell area for Dall sheep hunting in 2023. Access …

Read More
Shareholder and Descendant Spotlight

Shareholder Spotlight: Fred S. Elvsaas Jr.

Growing up steeped in Alaska Native politics has given CIRI Shareholder Fred S. Elvsaas Jr. (Aleut) a unique perspective on the history, culture, challenges and …

Read More
Opportunity Knocks

Job Opportunity with The CIRI Foundation: President/CEO

Read More
Missing Shareholders

Missing Shareholders

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 …

Read More