2025 Board Recruitment
Voting CIRI Shareholders who are age 18+ and meet certain other requirements are invited to apply to the CIRI Board of Directors!
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2024 Friendship Potlatches
CIRI’s fall Friendship Potlatches will be held Saturday, Oct. 12 in Anchorage, Alaska; Sunday, Oct. 20 in Kenai, Alaska; and Sunday, Nov. 3 in Tulalip, ...
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2024 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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2024 Board Recruitment Period is Open
Help shape the future of CIRI! Voting CIRI Shareholders age 18+ are invited to apply to the CIRI Board of Directors. The application deadline is ...
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2023 Board Election Results
Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2022 election of CIRI Directors!
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2023 Board Recruitment
Board write-in Candidate Information deadline has closed. As of noon Alaska Standard Time on Wednesday, February 15, the deadline to submit Board write-in candidate information ...
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Welcome the New CIRI.com!
Welcome to the new CIRI website! We worked closely with CIRI stakeholders to develop a new website that was welcoming and provided the important information ...
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CIRI Invests in Community
Sharing what you have with others is an important Alaska Native value, and CIRI is dedicated to corporate philanthropy. CIRI Board Directors and employees personally ...
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A Word from Our President
Happy holidays to our Shareholders, Descendants and their families!
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Apply Now: 2023 Next Gen Day
CIRI Shareholders and Descendants ages 10-17 are invited to attend 2023 Next Gen Day, which will be held Monday, Jan. 16!
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Board Corner
In 2021, CIRI conducted an in-depth survey to assess the thoughts and opinions of Shareholders and Descendants related to certain aspects of our corporation, including ...
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Important 2022 Financial Update
2022 will be defined by challenges stemming from geopolitical uncertainty, rising inflation and Federal Reserve interest-rate hikes.
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Recipe: Lasagna with Moose Bolognese
This recipe is inspired by the people of Tyonek, Alaska, and the Tyonek Tribal Conservation District’s Tyonek Grown program.
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2022 Virtual Friendship Potlatch
CIRI’s annual Friendship Potlatch is available to watch online!
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Traditional Foods with Chef Amy Foote
This fall, CIRI staff were treated to a traditional foods presentation and cooking demonstration by Amy Foote, executive chef at the Alaska Native Medical Center. ...
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Shareholder Spotlight: Tayler Higgins
Growing up, CIRI Shareholder Tayler Tanginiq Higgins was affectionally called the “Rondy princess” by her mother.
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In Touch: Book Release
Congratulations to CIRI Shareholder Jessica Bissett Perea, who recently published her first book.
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In Touch: Birth Announcement
CIRI Shareholder Randy Standifer Jr. and Elizabeth Willis are pleased to announce their birth of their daughter, Hunter Ava Standifer.
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In Touch: Music Release
Congratulations to CIRI Shareholder Troy Hills on the release of his song, “Count to One.”
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Missing Shareholders
The following CIRI Shareholders do not have a current mailing address on record.
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2022-2023 ANHC Winter Schedule
The Alaska Native Heritage Center is now open for its first ever winter season!
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Fire Island Wind Celebrates 10 Years
For the past 10 years, CIRI’s Fire Island Wind (FIW) Project has delivered renewable, emissions-free energy to more than 7,000 homes in Southcentral Alaska.
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CIRI in the Community: 2022 CIRI Golf Classic
On Aug. 5, more than 140 players from across the country arrived at the Moose Run Golf Course in Anchorage to raise money for two ...
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A Word from Our President
It’s fall in Alaska! No matter where we live, autumn gives us the chance to slow down, settle back into our routines and savor the ...
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As Seen in Our Region
View of Mount Susitna, also known as Sleeping Lady (Dena’ina: Dghelishla), from CIRI’s Fireweed Business Center in midtown Anchorage.
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#CIRIVotes in the U.S. Midterm Election!
Alaska Native voices can shape the future of our communities. Make sure your voice is heard by voting in the 2022 U.S. general election on ...
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Recipe: Two Sisters Salmon Chowder
Chowder is the ultimate food. It’s a meal all by itself, or serve with bread or a green salad.
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Board Corner
My name is Sam Spangler, and it is my honor to serve my fellow Shareholders and Descendants as vice chair of the CIRI Board of ...
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2022 Virtual Friendship Potlatch
We invite all Shareholders, Descendants and their families to join us for this year’s virtual Friendship Potlatch, which will be available online mid-November.
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2022 Fourth Quarter Distributions
Dates and amounts for the CST Distribution and CST Elders Distribution Fund.
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In Touch: Art Acquisition
Congratulations to CIRI Descendant Danielle Larsen, whose painting “Pilot Boy Summer” was recently purchased by the Alaska State Council on the Arts Contemporary Art Bank.
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In Touch: Master’s Degree
Original CIRI enrollee Tony Andrew and Nancy Luke-Andrew are pleased to announce that their daughter, CIRI Descendant Rinnah Andrew (Yup’ik), received her MBA degree.
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In Touch: Birth Announcement
CIRI Shareholder James A. Hightower is pleased to announce the birth of his great-grandson, Beau Douglas Bilger, who was born Feb. 14 to CIRI Descendant ...
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska
Mentorship with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska is an opportunity to carry on Alaska Native traditions.
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CIRI Endorses Mary Sattler Peltola for U.S. Congress
The Cook Inlet Region, Inc. Board of Directors has voted to endorse Rep. Mary Sattler Peltola’s candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives.
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CIRI Celebrates 2022 Summer Interns
This year, CIRI was pleased to host five full-time summer interns.
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Video Demonstration: Smoked Salmon
Need tips on how to smoke your summer salmon? Let CIRI’s own Vicki Otte lead you through the step-by-step process!
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INTERN-al Affairs
My name is Lauren Culhane, and I am honored to intern with CIRI in the Corporate Affairs department this summer.
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Save the Date: 2022 Alaska Federation of Natives Convention
The 2022 Alaska Federation of Natives Convention will be held Oct. 20-22 in Anchorage.
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CIRI Summer Interns Visit Chickaloon
Archeological discoveries on tribal lands are essential to preserving Alaska Native identity and transmitting Indigenous ways of knowing from one generation to the next.
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In Touch: Achievement
CIRI Shareholder Shirley (Chilligan) Craig and Val Craig are pleased to announce that their son, CIRI Descendant Duane Craig, has been accepted into a talented ...
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In Touch: Associate Degree
Congratulations to CIRI Descendant Jessica Crump, who received her Associate of Business Administration degree from Alaska Pacific University on April 30.
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In Touch: Bachelor’s Degree
Congratulations to CIRI Descendant LaVonna Thomas, who received her Bachelor of Social Work degree, magna cum laude, from Misericordia University in Dallas, Pa.
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In Touch: Book Release
Congratulations to original CIRI Shareholder Ruth Ann Oskolkoff (Alutiiq), who recently published her third collection of poetry, “The Bones of the Poor.”
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In Touch: Exhibition
Congratulations to CIRI Shareholder Storme Webber (Sugpiaq, Chahta and Black), whose work is being featured as part of the Chicago Field Museum’s latest permanent exhibition. ...
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In Touch: High-School Graduation
Congratulations to CIRI Shareholder Aleshanee Nikita (Athabascan), who graduated May 26 from the New Mexico School for the Arts in Santa Fe as a dance ...
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In Touch: Honored
Congratulations to CIRI Shareholder Timothy “TJ” Gjertson, who was honored with an Alaska First Lady’s Volunteer of the Year Award on May 17 in Juneau, ...
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2022 Third Quarter Distributions
Third quarter payments from the CST Elders Distribution Fund will be mailed or directly deposited Sept. 9. Third quarter payments from the CST Distribution Fund ...
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Maple Springs Grand Opening
For many years, Alaska’s senior housing market has struggled to meet the needs of its older residents.
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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 current ...
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Alaska Native Hire Job Fair—September 22
The Alaska Native Hire Job Fair will be held noon to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 22 in Anchorage.
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CIRI endorses Lisa Murkowski for Senate
(Anchorage, Alaska) Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI) announced the corporation’s endorsement of Senator Lisa Murkowski’s reelection to the U.S. Senate in 2022. The CIRI Board ...
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CIRI Celebrates 50 Years
On June 8, 1972, CIRI was incorporated as one of 12 land-based Alaska Native regional corporations, with 6,276 original enrollees.
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Anchorage Museum Programs Bridge Past and Future
The Anchorage Museum tells the story of the people and landscapes of the North through its programs, exhibitions and collection.
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Recipe: Fireweed Jelly
This recipe was originally published in the Raven’s Circle and online in September 2018. It remains one of CIRI’s most visited webpages!
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Conversations with CIRI Shareholders and Descendants
"Conversations" is a video series produced by CIRI that features candid interviews with CIRI Shareholders and Descendants.
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2022 Annual Meeting Prize Winners
View this year's Annual Meeting eVote, Early Bird, GreenLink and Webcast prize winners.
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2022 Board Election Results
Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2022 election of CIRI Directors!
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CIRI’s 50th Anniversary—June 8, 2022
CIRI was established June 8, 1972, under terms of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. CIRI’s 50th anniversary gives us the opportunity to not only ...
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CIRI Achieves Highest Revenue, Net Income in 10 Years
CIRI achieved exceptional financial performance in 2021.
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In Touch: Fur Rondy Heritage Ambassador
Congratulations to CIRI Descendant Tayler Higgins for being selected as the 2022 Fur Rondy Heritage Ambassador.
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Q’eschł Heritage Center
More than a museum, the Q’eschił Heritage Center will celebrate the Ninilchik Tribe's distinct culture and history.
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Descendant Spotlight: Rebecca Taylor
CIRI Descendant Rebecca Taylor’s (Inupiaq) art allows her to both create and release, connect with the past and exist in the present moment.
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In Touch: Knik Cultural Charter School
CIRI Shareholder Esther Shade is pleased to announce the opening of the Knik Cultural Charter School.
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CIRI in the Community: CARES Act Update
When CIRI received its allocation of CARES Act funding, it committed to working with its family of socially driven enterprises and tribally designated organizations.
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Recipe: Herbed Garlic Potatoes
As the author wrote about this recipe, “These potatoes fit any kind of meal, from fancy to burgers—and everyone asks for the recipe.”
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2022 Shareholder Distributions
We are pleased to announce that CIRI’s prior-year financial statements have been completed, allowing 2022 distribution amounts to be calculated.
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In Touch: Album Release
Congratulations to CIRI Shareholder Allen Anderson on the release of two recent albums.
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Information Meeting, Annual Meeting of Shareholders
As the Annual Meeting will be held via livestream, voting in the election of Directors will only be by proxy. Shareholders may vote online at ...
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In Touch: Beaver Tales Coffee
Congratulations to original CIRI enrollee Fredrick Bell, owner of Beaver Tales Coffee in La Conner, Wash.
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Apply Now for CIRI’s Virtual Mentoring Program
The next program application deadline is Friday, July 22.
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Apply Now to Serve on CIRI’s Shareholder and Descendant Participation Committees
Interested and eligible Shareholders and Descendants are asked to apply by June 24.
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CIRI endorses Tara Katuk Sweeney for Congress
The CIRI Board of Directors voted unanimously on Friday, April 22 to endorse Tara Katuk Sweeney’s candidacy for the upcoming election for Alaska’s seat in ...
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CIRI CARES Act Funds Enable SCF to Expand Services
While COVID-19 has affected virtually all segments of the population and every aspect of society, the greatest strain of the current pandemic has been on ...
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2022 Farewell Sheep Hunting Permits
As in previous years, recreational use permits will be issued for access to portions of the Farewell area for Dall sheep hunting in 2022.
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2022 Shareholder and Elders’ Distributions
The dividend policy adopted by the CIRI Board of Directors in 2007 set total CIRI dividend payments to shareholders in any given year at 3.5% ...
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Thank You to Our 2021 Holiday Craft Bazaar Supporters and Donors
CIRI would like to thank all those who contributed to and supported the 2021 CIRI Holiday Craft Bazaar!
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Recipe: Cranberry Nut Bread
Adapted from “Grandma’s Recipes: An Alaska Native Traditional Food Cookbook for Assisted Living Homes” by the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium.
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2022 CIRI Summer Internship Program
The application deadline for CIRI's Summer Internship Program is Friday, April 29.
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CIRI in the Community
The CARES Act is a federal program that provides relief for individuals and businesses negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Shareholder Spotlight: Jeff Hurlburt
CIRI shareholder Jeff Hurlburt has made it his “life’s passion” to assist and support Alaska Native people through his nonprofit organization Dena’ina Strong.
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2022 Native Youth Olympic Games
The 2022 Junior Games (athlete registration open through March 1) will be held virtually. The Senior Games will be held in person April 21-23.
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Pick.Click.Give. Now through March 31
Among the eligible 2021 Pick.Click.Give. organizations are three CIRI-affiliated community nonprofits: Alaska Native Heritage Center, Alaska Native Justice Center and KNBA FM/Koahnic Broadcast Corp.
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Winners’ Circle
The following shareholders and descendants have been selected as winners for the most recent CIRI drawings.
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ANCSA Celebrates 50 Years
The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, signed into law Dec. 18, 1971, settled Alaska Native peoples’ aboriginal land claims and distributed 44 million acres of ...
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2022 Board Recruitment
The CIRI Nominating Committee is seeking CIRI shareholders interested in nomination to the 2022 CIRI Board of Directors’ candidate slate.
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A Word from the President
Every Alaska Native person with a living memory of the passage of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) has a story to tell. To ...
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Board Corner: A Message from CIRI Director Tom Huhndorf
My name is Tom Huhndorf. I am Yup’ik and an original CIRI enrollee. It has been my honor to serve on the CIRI Board of ...
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CIRI in the Community: Indigenous Place Names Project
For more than a decade, CIRI shareholder Aaron Leggett (Dena’ina Athabascan) has been working to weave Dena’ina language into the fabric of Anchorage.
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Apply Now: 2022 Virtual Next Gen Day
Shareholders and descendants 10 years through high-school age are invited to apply to participate in CIRI’s 2022 Next Gen Day, which will be held virtually ...
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November is Native American Heritage Month
Native American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the rich and diverse ancestry, cultures, histories and traditions of Alaska Native and American Indian peoples.
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Recipe: Turkey Pot Pie
As the author wrote about this recipe, “The perfect way to enjoy leftover roast turkey. A creamy filling loaded with turkey and veggies is tucked ...
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CIRI’s Virtual Mentoring Program
With the goal of providing professional and personal development for CIRI shareholders and descendants, CIRI’s inaugural Virtual Mentoring Program kicked off Oct. 8.
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CIRI Holiday Closure: Dec. 23-31, 2021
In observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, CIRI will be closed Dec. 23-31, 2021.
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Save the Date: 2021 Virtual Annual AFN Convention
The 2021 Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) Convention will be held Monday, Dec. 13 through Wednesday, Dec. 15 in Anchorage.
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North Wind Employee Places Third in Air Force ‘Innovation Rodeo’
Each year, AFIMSC Ventures holds an “Innovation Rodeo” to help Airmen and civilian members of mission-support groups around the world pitch ideas, partner with innovation ...
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Recipe: Moose Burgers
As the author wrote about this recipe, “If you can’t find moose meat or don’t have any local hunters you can approach, you can always ...
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2020-2021 Youth Educational Incentive Prize Winners
To encourage youth to attend and excel at school, CIRI conducts twice-yearly prize drawings for students in grades 7-12 who maintain a GPA of 3.5 ...
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In Touch: College Graduation
CIRI descendant Christopher Quinn is pleased to announce the graduation of his son, Garrison, from California Polytechnic State University.
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Barbara Donatelli Retires After 41 Years with CIRI
Please join CIRI as we congratulate Senior Vice President Barbara Donatelli on her retirement!
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2021 CIRI C3 Experience Goes Virtual
Returning from a year of absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the CIRI C3 Experience went virtual for the first time this year.
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Shareholder Spotlight: KC Elvis
When other kids were reading the comics section of their local newspaper, KC Elvis was reading the business section.
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ANJC Leverages Digital Technology During COVID-19 Pandemic
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, thanks to innovative technologies, the Alaska Native Justice Center has worked expand the availability of its culturally based advocacy, intervention and ...
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Third Quarter Distributions
Third quarter payments from the CST Elders Distribution Fund were mailed or directly deposited Sept. 10. Third quarter payments from the CST Distribution Fund will ...
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We’re Hiring!
CIRI is currently recruiting for the position of Director, Shareholder Services.
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The Alaska Native Heritage Center: An American Cultural Treasure
Created by a unanimous vote at the Alaska Federation of Natives Convention in 1987, the Alaska Native Heritage Center is a long-standing educational and cultural ...
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2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
Thank you to all those who tuned in to this year’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders, held Saturday, June 5 via virtual meeting webcast.
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ANCs Win Tribal CARES Act Case
On June 25, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Alaska Native regional and village corporations are eligible to receive federal CARES Act funding.
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2022 CIRI Calendar Photo Contest
CIRI is seeking historical photos from shareholders and descendants for use in its 2022 calendar.
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2021 Board Election Results
CIRI shareholders elected five Directors to the CIRI Board of Directors at the company’s 2021 Annual Meeting, held via webcast on June 5.
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CIRI Youth Opportunities
Submissions for the Youth Art Contest (ages 5-12) and applications for Shareholder Participation Committee Youth Representative positions (ages 13-17) are due Aug. 11.
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Shareholder Spotlight: Tia Hale
CIRI shareholder Tia Hale (Athabascan and Inupiaq) is passionate about, well, just about everything.
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2021 Annual Meeting Prize Winners
This year's eVote, Early Bird and Annual Meeting prize winners.
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COVID-19 Funeral Assistance
FEMA is providing financial assistance for COVID-19-related funeral expenses incurred after Jan. 20, 2020.
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Former CIRI Board Director Penny Carty Passes Away at 72
Original CIRI enrollee and former CIRI Board Director Penny L. Carty (Aleut) passed away April 14 in Anchorage.
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Federal Assistance for Broadband
The federal Emergency Broadband Benefit Program provides a temporary discount on monthly broadband bills for qualifying low-income households.
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Southcentral Foundation: President/CEO Recruitment
The Southcentral Foundation board of directors is seeking qualified candidates for the position of SCF president/CEO.
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CIRI in the Community: Virtual NYO Games Alaska
You can’t stop NYO! For the second year in a row, the Native Youth Olympic Games went virtual.
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2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders Q&A
Shareholders were invited to submit questions during the 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, held via virtual meeting webcast on June 5.
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Despite Pandemic, CIRI Delivers Strong Financial Performance in 2020
CIRI is grateful that while 2020 presented significant challenges, the company delivered overall strong financial performance.
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More than Just Fish
Volunteers distributed 12,000 pounds of fish to Alaska Native families on March 25 and 26 as part of Operation Fish Drop, a grass-roots initiative to ...
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2021 Information Meeting, Annual Meeting of Shareholders
To protect the health of CIRI employees, CIRI shareholders, other stakeholders and their families during the global COVID-19 pandemic, CIRI will not hold in-person Information ...
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2021 Elder, Shareholder and Youth Recognition Awards
Help us celebrate individuals for any or all three award categories by submitting an online nomination form by July 5.
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2021 CIRI C3 Experience Goes Virtual!
The CIRI C3 Experience is open to CIRI shareholders and confirmed, registered descendants ages 15 to 19. This year’s virtual event is scheduled for Aug. ...
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2021 Annual Meeting eVote and Early Bird Prizes
All proxies must be received by 2 p.m. AKDT on Wednesday, May 26.
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In Touch: Graduate Degree
CIRI shareholder Kimberly Miles is pleased to announce that her sister, CIRI shareholder Ginger Miles (Unangan), recently received her master’s degree in management.
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Update to CIRI Recreational Land Use Permitting Policy
One of CIRI’s corporate values is respect, which includes respect for the land and promoting responsible stewardship of CIRI resources.
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CIRI Surveys and Focus Groups
This spring, Craciun Research will be conducting shareholder and descendant surveys and focus groups on CIRI’s behalf.
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Guide to the 2020 Annual Report
CIRI recently released its 2020 Annual Report, which summarizes the company's performance last year and contains information readers can use to better understand CIRI's business ...
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Shareholder Estates
CIRI is looking to contact the individuals listed in connection with the following estates.
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North Wind Group Merges with Engineering Company
CIRI subsidiary North Wind Group closed out 2020 with exciting news.
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2021 CIRI Information Meeting
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and in the interest of everyone’s health and safety, CIRI will not hold in-person Information Meetings this year.
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Land Selection Process for Alaska Native Vietnam-Era Veterans
The Alaska Native Vietnam Veterans Allotment Program of 2019 permits eligible Vietnam-era veterans or their heirs to apply for up to 160 acres federal land ...
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In Touch: Business Award
Kudos to CIRI shareholder Lucy Koivisto whose drive-thru coffee shop, Copper Cup, was named 2020 Business of the Year by the Ironwood Area Chamber of ...
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2021 Farewell Dall Sheep Hunting Permits
As in previous years, recreational use permits will be issued for access to portions of the Farewell area for Dall sheep hunting in 2021.
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Merritt I-66 Project Benefits from Online Sales Boom
While the COVID-19 pandemic has had a profoundly negative impact on the U.S. economy, the warehousing and logistics industry is one of the few sectors ...
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Nonprofit Spotlight: Southcentral Foundation
Founded in 1982, Southcentral Foundation (SCF) provides a range of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health and wellness services.
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2021 Shareholder and Elders’ Distributions
The dividend policy adopted by the CIRI Board of Directors in 2007 set total CIRI dividend payments to shareholders in any given year at 3.5% ...
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Native Youth Olympic Games 2021
The ongoing public-health crisis may force changes to the 2021 Native Youth Olympic Games, but it can’t change its spirit!
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Recipe: Best Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies
As the author wrote about this recipe, “These are the best soft chocolate chip cookies. No chilling required; just ultra-thick, soft, classic chocolate chip cookies.”
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CIRI Effectuates Sale of Makahu’ena Estates
After several years of planning, entitlement, development and marketing efforts, in February, CIRI effectuated the sale of its Makahu’ena Estates development.
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GreenLink Prize Drawings
Shareholders who reduce their carbon footprint by opting for electronic delivery of certain materials have two more chances to win $1,000!
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2021 Virtual Next Gen Day
Thank you to our young shareholders and descendants who turned out for 2021 Next Gen Day!
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Pick.Click.Give. 2021
Among the eligible 2021 Pick.Click.Give. organizations are three CIRI-affiliated nonprofits: Alaska Native Heritage Center, Alaska Native Justice Center and KNBA FM/Koahnic Broadcast Corp.
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CIRI Year-End Updates
2020 has proven a challenging year for well-managed businesses throughout Alaska and across our nation.
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Shareholder Spotlight: Richard Perry
Original CIRI enrollee Richard Perry (Yup’ik and Athabascan) describes himself as an artist, writer and storyteller.
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Interested in Serving on the CIRI Board of Directors?
Voting CIRI shareholders 18+ years of age are invited to apply to serve on the CIRI Board of Directors.
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2020 Tax Information
CIRI IRS Forms 1099 for the 2020 tax year will be mailed no later than Feb. 1, 2021.
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In Touch: Veterans Day Tribute
In honor of Veterans Day, the Alaska National Guard Public Affairs office published an article about Sgt. Herbert Alex entitled “Sgt. 1st Class Herbert Alex: ...
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2020 AFN Award Recipients
Each year, the Alaska Federation of Natives awards honor Native and non-Native leaders in recognition of their dedicated efforts to serving the Native community.
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Coming Soon: Cultures of CIRI and Virtual Mentoring Program
CIRI is rolling out two exciting new web-based programs in early 2021— Cultures of CIRI and virtual mentoring.
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2021 CIRI Calendar Photo Contest
Congratulations to the winners of the 2021 CIRI calendar photo contest!
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Recipe: Salmon Mousse
As the author wrote about this recipe, “An easy-to-make, delicious salmon mousse, not too rich and quite flavorful. Perfect for spreading on crackers and crudité ...
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Qenek Portal Enhancements
CIRI’s Qenek portal is a free online resource that provides easy access to a wealth of news, information and forms, while also offering the convenience ...
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Reminder: CIRI Holiday Closure
In observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, CIRI will be closed Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020, through Friday, Jan. 1, 2021.
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Statement Issued in Support of ANCs Receiving CARES Act Funding
On Sept. 25, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit ruled that Alaska Native corporations are ineligible for CARES Act funding.
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Apply Now: 2021 Virtual Next Gen Day
Shareholders and descendants 10 years through high-school age are invited to apply to participate in CIRI’s 2021 Next Gen Day, which will be held virtually. ...
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Shareholder Spotlight: Clara Amidon
CIRI shareholder Clara Amidon (Yup’ik and Unangan) never dreamed she’d be teaching virtually during a pandemic.
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2021 Board Recruitment
The CIRI Nominating Committee is seeking CIRI shareholders interested in nomination to the 2021 CIRI Board of Directors’ candidate slate.
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2020 Virtual Potlatch
In lieu of our annual in-person gatherings, please join CIRI for a virtual Friendship Potlatch!
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Nonprofit Spotlight: Koahnic Broadcast Corporation
As the media center for Alaska Native and Native American voices, Koahnic Broadcast Corporation delivers music programming, news and popular shows to a broad listenership ...
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In Touch: First Moose
CIRI shareholder Fred Elvsaas Jr. is pleased to announce that his son, Isaiah, recently completed his first successful moose hunt.
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In Touch: Graduation
Original CIRI shareholder Sharon and Mark John are pleased to announce the graduation of their daughter, Helen, from Central Washington University.
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In Touch: In Memoriam
Original CIRI shareholder Charlene Alex Shaginaw recently completed a project honoring her father, the late Herbert Alex.
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In Touch: Recognition
Congratulations to shareholder Sonja Gwendolyn (Joseph) Fulgham, who was recently featured in MotherWit Magazine.
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In Touch: Vote!
Original CIRI shareholder Elaine Stefanowicz (Inupiaq) is proud to wear her “I’m Alaska Native – I Vote” button.
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October: Celebrating Our Alaska Native Heritage
Alaska Native people have much to celebrate during the month of October!
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