Save the Date: CIRI and The CIRI Foundation Friendship Potlatches
Friendship Potlatches offer CIRI shareholders an opportunity to socialize and celebrate important cultural traditions with family and friends.
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CIRI Receives Outstanding Partner Award from U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
For its role in helping to construct a fuel break around the community of Sterling, Alaska, CIRI has received an “Outstanding Partner” award from the ...
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Save the Date: 2017 Annual AFN Convention
The 2017 AFN Convention will be held Oct. 19-21 at the Dena'ina Center in Anchorage.
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Save the Date: CIRI’s 4th Annual Holiday Craft Bazaar
If you are an artist who wishes to sell your handmade arts and crafts at CIRI’s Holiday Craft Bazaar, the deadline to register is 5 ...
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CIRI Resolves Land Issues
When it comes to managing CIRI’s lands, the company abides by a philosophy that strikes a balance between sustainably developing resources and protecting lands for ...
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Over 30,000 Indian Trust Settlement Class Members Missing
Are you a missing class member or claimant of the Cobell Settlement? The claims administrator is seeking missing class members and claimants and must receive ...
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Shareholder Spotlight
When it comes to locating missing shareholders, CIRI's Shareholder Relations department relies on a crack team that includes Lydia Thorne and Lucy Untiet.
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Student Conservation Association 2017 CIRI Youth Crew
To ensure Alaska Native youth remain connected with their land, culture and heritage, since 2010 CIRI has sponsored a Student Conservation Association (SCA) Youth Crew.
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Recipe: Indian Fry Bread
Indian Fry Bread is a Native American quick bread that’s fried and served either on its own, drizzled with honey, sprinkled with cinnamon sugar, or ...
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CIRI Golf Classic Benefits Four Youth Charities
On a bright and sunny morning, 148 players turned out for CIRI’s 34th Annual Golf Classic, held Friday, Aug. 4 at the Moose Run Golf ...
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The CIRI Foundation Celebrates 35 Years
A private foundation established in 1982, The CIRI Foundation (TCF) has contributed more than $29 million for the Alaska Native beneficiaries of CIRI to participate ...
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TCF is Born
TCF was incorporated on July 9, 1982. Its primary purpose was, and continues to be, expanding and enhancing the educational assistance programs made available to ...
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Shareholder Spotlight: Paneen Petersen
Colorectal cancer took the life of Paneen Petersen’s mother when she was only 45 years old. Paneen was 12 at the time. “I grew up ...
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Shareholder Participation Committee Members
Please join CIRI in welcoming the following new Shareholder Participation Committee (SPC) members!
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Meet CIRI’s Summer Interns
As part of CIRI’s commitment to provide shareholders and descendants valuable experience in their career fields, this summer CIRI placed five young shareholders and descendants ...
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Recipe: Hearty Cabbage Soup
This recipe for hearty cabbage soup was from late CIRI shareholder Irene White’s personal collection. It originally appeared in the 2003 edition of the Ninilchik ...
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CIRI, Eklutna Inc. Sign Gravel Pit Agreement
In the spirit of working together, CIRI and Eklutna Inc. recently signed an agreement to open a gravel pit in north Eagle River, Alaska.
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Addiction Recovery Center to be Built in Eklutna
CIRI-affiliated nonprofit organization Cook Inlet Tribal Council recently announced plans to build a new residential inpatient addiction treatment center on land owned by Eklutna ...
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U.S. Secretary of the Interior Meets with Alaska Native Leaders at Fireweed Business Center
U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke met with the AFN board of directors and the Alaska Congressional delegation June 1 at the Fireweed Business ...
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ANJC Develops Sustainability Plan
Alaska Native people face increasingly disproportionate rates of victimization, incarceration and other justice-related issues in Alaska.
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New CIRIosity Podcast Episode Available
Download the newest episode of CIRIosity, “TCF at 35,” which explores the history of The CIRI Foundation.
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Specialty Finance Bolsters CIRI’s Investment Portfolio
Specialty finance is a term applied to a new line of business CIRI is developing in which the company makes debt investments that are ultimately ...
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Shareholder Spotlight: Rona Johnson
A self-described “late bloomer” when it came to her career, CIRI shareholder Rona Johnson has more than made up for lost time.
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Annual Meeting Recap
Thank you to the nearly 300 shareholders and their family members who turned out for the 2017 Annual Meeting of CIRI Shareholders!
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Recipe: Rhubarb Cake
This recipe for Susie's rhubarb cake was from late CIRI shareholder Edna Steik's personal collection.
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2017 Board Election Results
Preliminary results (i.e., subject to final certification by the Inspector of Election) indicate that CIRI shareholders elected five individuals to the CIRI Board of Directors ...
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KIT Celebrates Opening of 2017 Educational Fishery
The Kenaitze Indian Tribe officially opened the 2017 Educational Fishery on May 1, welcoming scores of tribal members to the fishery site in Kenai for ...
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New Tenant Moves Into Fireweed Business Center
Please join CIRI in welcoming new tenant Umialik Insurance Company to the Fireweed Business Center!
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2017 Annual Meeting Prize Winners
The 2017 Annual Meeting of CIRI Shareholders included cash prize drawings for shareholders who submitted a valid proxy or who registered to vote in person ...
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2017 Early Bird Prize Drawings
To ensure a quorum is achieved for the Annual Meeting, the Early Bird Prize Drawings seek to reward shareholders who submit a valid proxy by ...
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CIRI Invests in Light Industrial Development in Virginia
Just off a busy traffic corridor 30 miles southwest of Washington, D.C., lies the city of Manassas, Va., a highly sought-after location for light industrial ...
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Shareholder Spotlight: Sarah Whalen-Lunn
A CIRI shareholder of Iñupiaq descent, Sarah Whalen-Lunn has for the last year and a half been working as a traditional Inuit tattoo artist.
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Fireweed Conference Center Mixer Draws a Crowd
More than 50 individuals toured the Conference Center at a special corporate mixer, held March 23 to introduce the space to members of the business ...
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Reminder: 2017 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
CIRI's 2017 Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held Saturday, June 3 at Southcentral Foundation's Nuka Learning and Wellness Center in Anchorage. Alaska Airlines is ...
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May is Stroke Awareness Month
Stroke is a disease that affects the arteries leading to and within the brain. It is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading ...
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Native Youth Olympics – 2017 Highlights
View highlights of the 2017 Senior Native Youth Olympics, held April 27-29 in Anchorage.
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2017 Shareholder, Elder, and Youth Awards
CIRI is accepting nominations for the 2017 awards to be presented at the CIRI and The CIRI Foundation Friendship Potlatches this fall. Nomination deadline: June ...
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U.S. Air Force Awards Weldin Five-Year Construction Contract
The hits just keep coming. On the heels of several other contract wins, Weldin Construction was recently awarded a five-year Multiple Award Construction Contract at ...
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Shareholder Spotlight: Argent Kvasnikoff
Argent Kvasnikoff, an artist based in Ninilchik, Alaska, wants young Alaska Native people to embrace their culture – “whatever that culture means to them,” he ...
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CITC Opens Early Head Start Center in Anchorage
Finding child care in Anchorage just became a lot easier for Alaska Native families thanks to Cook Inlet Tribal Council’s (CITC) newest project, the Clare ...
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Guide to the 2016 Annual Report
CIRI recently released its 2016 Annual Report. This document summarizes the company’s performance last year and contains information readers can use to better understand CIRI’s ...
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2017 Annual Meeting Prizes
Vote early and win! To encourage early submission of proxies, CIRI is offering $15,000 in Early Bird prizes.
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Travel Discounts Available for CIRI Annual Meeting
Alaska Airlines is generously offering discounts to shareholders and their immediate family members attending CIRI’s 2017 Annual Meeting in Anchorage June 3. Although only one discount ...
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North Wind Acquires Portage Contracts, Past Performance History
As previously announced, North Wind recently acquired Portage Inc., which, like North Wind, is an Idaho-based leading small business in the federal environmental services market. ...
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Fireweed Business Center Achieves ‘Green’ Building Designation
CIRI’s Fireweed Business Center, the company’s corporate headquarters in Anchorage, recently achieved LEED Gold certification.
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Shareholder Spotlight: Sharon Padilla
CIRI shareholder Sharon Padilla and her husband, Perry, were settling happily into life as empty nesters when she received an email "out of the blue." ...
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Fire Island Wind Produces Record Energy Output
A wind turbine project three miles off the coast of Anchorage, Fire Island Wind supplies clean, renewable energy to approximately 7,000 homes in southcentral Alaska.
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Traditional Recipe: Halibut with Cream Sauce (two options)
This recipe is adapted from the one used at the CIRI and The CIRI Foundation Friendship Potlatches each fall.
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Save the Date: 2017 Senior Native Youth Olympic Games
In addition to providing athletic challenges, NYO nurtures tomorrow's leaders — improving academic performance, confidence and leadership.
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Save the Date: Information Meetings, Annual Meeting of Shareholders
Meeting attendance is limited to CIRI shareholders and their immediate family members (i.e., spouse, children) and/or stock custodians.
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Arctic Aerial Captures Images ‘From the Earth, to the Air’
Harnessing cutting-edge technology to capture inspiring aerial imagery, Arctic Aerial utilizes drones for photography, videography and data-collection services.
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2017 Summer Internship Application Period Now Open
CIRI is now accepting applications for its 2017 Summer Internship program. Whenever possible, students’ interests are aligned with positions we have available within the company ...
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2017 Shareholder, Elder and Youth Award Nominations
CIRI is accepting nominations for the 2017 awards to be presented at the CIRI and The CIRI Foundation Friendship Potlatches this fall.
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CIRI Debuts Cloud-Based ‘Granite’ Shareholder Records Management System
Considered one of the most powerful and efficient on the market, the software developed by CIRI to manage its shareholder records can now be adopted ...
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Shareholder Portal Add-On
In September 2016, CIRI debuted its new online shareholder portal, Qenek. The portal was designed to interface directly with the Granite shareholder records management system.
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Development of San Antonio Subdivision Moves Forward
In the ebb and flow of the real estate market, a CIRI-owned development in Texas is beginning to flow. A master-planned subdivision 15 miles northeast ...
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Descendant Spotlight: Alden Butzke
Ambition. Alden Butzke’s got it. From foreign language classes to competitive sports, this 16-year-old Anchorage high-school student participates in a plethora of activities.
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CIRI Job and Resource Fair
CIRI wishes to thank the 50 shareholders and descendants and 24 vendors that that turned out for the fifth annual Job and Resource Fair, held ...
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2016 CIRI Shareholder Tax Information
IRS 1099 forms for the 2016 tax year were mailed to shareholders on January 26, 2017.
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CIHA Debuts Mixed-Use Building at 3600 Spenard
With a prime midtown Anchorage location, Cook Inlet Housing Authority’s (CIHA) new mixed-use building combines retail and residential space in a sleek, energy-efficient design.
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CIRI Company Makes Major Acquisition
CIRI subsidiary North Wind Group announces the acquisition of Portage, Inc. (Portage) and all its subsidiaries.
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45th Anniversary of CIRI’s Shareholder Newsletter
This month CIRI celebrates the 45th anniversary of its shareholder newsletter. From the beginning, CIRI has prided itself on keeping its shareholders informed about the ...
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Apply Now for Sheep Hunting Permits
About 200 miles west of Anchorage, near Farewell, lie CIRI’s two townships of mountainous property. As in previous years, recreational use permits will be issued ...
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Descendant Spotlight: Sam Schimmel
“I want to be a lawyer, so let’s try this out.” Those were Sam Schimmel’s thoughts when he decided to apply to 2016 Color of ...
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Elders’ Settlement Trust Payments
First quarter Elders’ Settlement Trust payments of $450 will be mailed or directly deposited on Friday, March 10.
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Dividend Reminder
CIRI’s dividend policy states that the total dividend payment to shareholders in any given year is equal to 3.50 percent of total shareholders’ equity, calculated ...
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CIRI Calendar Photo Contest Winners
CIRI received some stunning entries in connection with the 2017 CIRI Calendar Photo Contest, “CIRI Perspectives.” The photos exemplify the diverse lifestyles, cultures and places ...
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Recipe: Moose Meat Perok
Recreate the recipe used at the CIRI and The CIRI Foundation Friendship Potlatches each fall.
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2017 Junior NYO Games
Junior Native Youth Olympics is a program for athletes in grades 1-6, to be held Feb. 24-26 in Anchorage.
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Calling All Home Cooks: Send Us Your Recipes!
Submit your favorite recipes to the Raven's Circle!
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Save the Date: Southcentral Foundation 20th Annual Gathering
Celebrate health and wellness and learn more about services available at Southcentral Foundation and in the community.
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CIRI Welcomes New Vice President of Business Development and Operations
Please join us in welcoming Thom Holder as CIRI’s new vice president, Business Development and Operations.
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Donate Through Pick.Click.Give. Beginning Jan. 1
This year’s Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) filing period runs Jan 1-March 31. A unique giving tradition, Pick.Click.Give. allows Alaskans to share their PFDs with the ...
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New Quarterly Drawings for an Echo Dot!
Create a Qenek account or access your existing account by March 31 to be eligible for the first-quarter drawing.
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Archival Photo
Thank you to CIRI shareholder Alberta Stephan for submitting this photo from her private collection.
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CIRI Subsidiary North Wind Heads Up Facility Management at Nuclear Site
When you work for North Wind Solutions (NWSol) at its project site in southern Ohio, it’s never “just another day at the office.” That’s because ...
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Shareholder Spotlight: Erma Syers
Honoring those who have passed on is a labor of love for CIRI shareholder Erma Syers.
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Henu’ Community Wellness Court to Serve Residents Across Central Kenai Peninsula
The Kenaitze Indian Tribe (KIT) has entered a historic government-to-government partnership with the Alaska Court System, signing an agreement to create a joint-jurisdiction state-tribal therapeutic ...
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New ASD Superintendent Supports Arise
School on Saturday? Parents, community members, and students didn’t attend classes on Saturday, Oct. 15, but school climate and kindergarten preparedness were the most important ...
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2017 Board Election
The CIRI Nominating Committee seeks CIRI shareholders interested in nomination to the 2017 CIRI Board of Directors’ candidate slate. To be considered, all Board slate ...
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Take the Next Generation to Work Day: Monday, Jan. 16
For the third year, CIRI invites young shareholders and descendants to explore future career paths by spending a day at CIRI on Martin Luther King ...
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Educational Incentives for CIRI Youth
Every school day counts. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, students who attend school regularly have been shown to achieve at higher levels ...
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Connect with Qenek
CIRI’s shareholder portal, Qenek, is a free online resource that provides shareholders easy access to a wealth of information.
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Coming Soon: Fifth Annual Job and Resource Fair
The CIRI Job and Resource Fair is open to CIRI shareholders and confirmed descendants (attendees are asked to bring their CIRI shareholder or descendant identification ...
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2017 Shareholder Distributions
CIRI’s dividend policy states that the total CIRI dividend payment to shareholders in any given year is equal to 3.5 percent of total shareholders’ equity, ...
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2017 CIRI Color of Justice
Color of Justice is a free and fun law-related educational program for CIRI shareholders and confirmed descendants in grades 9-12.
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Q: Why Did CIRI Do Away with the Christmas Dividend?
A: In 2007, the CIRI Board of Directors adopted an equity-based dividend policy, with dividend payments in any given year equal to 3.5 percent of ...
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CIRI Invests in Clean-Energy Power Plant
Natural gas has for years been becoming the fuel of choice for new power plants looking to supply low-cost energy while curbing carbon emissions. CIRI ...
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CIRI Hosts SPC Members
To better increase two-way communication between CIRI and its shareholders, CIRI relies on its Shareholder Participation Committee (SPC).
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President’s Message
Thank you to all of you who turned out for CIRI and The CIRI Foundation’s Friendship Potlatches this fall. While the potlatches gave us an ...
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Shareholder Spotlight: Tammy Ashley
Tammy Ashley drinks a lot of coffee. With a full-time job, a busy family life and volunteer commitments that range from Girl Scouts to emergency ...
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2016 Friendship Potlatches
CIRI and The CIRI Foundation Friendship Potlatches offer CIRI shareholders an opportunity to socialize and celebrate important cultural traditions with family and friends.
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Congratulations to CIRI’s 2016 Shareholder, Elder and Youth of the Year
Read about this year's Shareholder and Descendant award recipients.
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CIRI’s Oldest Living Shareholder Passes Away at 100
Original CIRI shareholder and 2016 CIRI Elder of the Year award recipient Fiocla (Sacaloff) Wilson passed away Oct. 8 at Heritage Place continuing care facility ...
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AEDC’s ‘Where to Startup’ Video Series Filmed at Fireweed Business Center
Up-and-coming entrepreneurs in Alaska would be wise to check out the Alaska Economic Development Corporation’s (AEDC) “Where to Startup” video series.
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Save the Date: Fifth Annual CIRI Job Fair
CIRI’s fifth annual Job and Resource Fair for shareholders and confirmed descendants will be held on Friday, Jan. 27.
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Job Fair Survey
To assist CIRI in planning its annual Job Fair, interested shareholders and descendants are asked to complete an online survey by Friday, Jan. 6.
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Apply Now: Take the Next Generation to Work Day
Shareholders and confirmed descendants ages 10 through high school are invited to apply for CIRI’s Take the Next Generation to Work Day, which is scheduled ...
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President’s Message
As the days become cooler and shorter, most of us start to prepare for winter. The chill in the air also means it’s time, once ...
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CIRI Youth Crew Improves Habitat on the Kenai Peninsula
Members of the Student Conservation Association’s (SCA) 2016 CIRI Youth Crew this summer tackled a month-long environmental challenge on Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula that met a ...
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CITC Partners with Covenant House to Create a Home for Homeless Youth
As part of its commitment to double the amount of transitional housing available to homeless youth in Anchorage, on Sept. 23, CIRI-affiliated nonprofit Cook Inlet ...
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Shareholder Spotlight: Deb Winkelman
After 25 years as an elementary-school teacher, Deb Winkelman was looking forward to retirement. But it wasn’t the life of leisure she envisioned. “I knew ...
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CIRI Shareholder Handbook Available Online
CIRI’s Shareholder Handbook has been prepared by CIRI to provide shareholders convenient access to information about the company, the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, corporate ...
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Great American Smokeout Event
Join others across the nation using the Great American Smokeout as a day to quit tobacco forever.
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2016 CIRI Youth Art Contest
CIRI wishes to thank the participants in this year’s Youth Art Contest. The continued success of our company depends on young shareholders and descendants who ...
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Security Tip
Most of us know not to respond to unsolicited requests for personal information (e.g., name, birthdate, Social Security number, credit card or bank account information) ...
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CIRI Debuts Shareholder Portal
Qenek is a Dena’ina Athabascan word that means “news” or “information.” CIRI’s shareholder portal, aptly named Qenek, is a free online resource that provides shareholders ...
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Fireweed Business Center Tenant Expansion, Addition
Tenant changes are underway at the Fireweed Business Center, CIRI’s corporate headquarters.
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CIRI Involved in Wildfire Protection Efforts on Kenai Peninsula
To better protect area residents, maintain firefighter safety and provide decision space in the event of a wildland fire, a cooperative effort has resulted in ...
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Long-Serving CIRI Board Member Jerry Brown Passes Away at 82
Long-serving CIRI Director and CIRI Elders’ Settlement Trust trustee Gerald “Jerry” Grant Brown passed away July 30 at home in Everett, Wash., surrounded by his ...
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Save the Date*: CIRI’s Third Annual Holiday Craft Bazaar
If you are an artist who wishes to sell his/her wares at CIRI’s Holiday Craft Bazaar, contact Carolyn Bickley, CIRI’s Administrative Assistant, at (907) 274-8638. ...
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Eklutna’s Annual Meeting Returns to the Fireweed Business Center
Cutting-edge technology, spatial comfort and streamlined design – for the second straight year, Eklutna Inc. chose CIRI’s Fireweed Business Center as the location of its ...
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Controlling Invasive Species in Beluga, Alaska
The auburn-colored flowers with the long, slender stem may look innocent enough, but orange hawkweed are an invasive (not native to Alaska), quick-spreading plant that ...
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CIRI Summer Interns Embrace the Present, Plan for the Future
Insight into CIRI’s culture and businesses, development and mentorship opportunities, professional networking and resume building – CIRI’s summer interns took full advantage of the myriad ...
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Vote Yes on Ballot Measure 1
PFD Automatic Voter Registration Alaska voters: The initiative will appear on the November 8, 2016 General Election ballot.
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Save the Date: 2016 Annual AFN Convention
50 Years: Reflect, Refresh, Renew October 20 thru October 22, 2016 Carlson Center, Fairbanks, Alaska
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Koahnic, KNBA to Broadcast 2016 AFN Live
Once again, KNBA will provide live coverage of the Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) Convention proceedings, Oct. 20-22, broadcasting from the Carlson Center in Fairbanks ...
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North Wind Tackles Cleanup in Idaho’s Silver Valley
Due to its earlier success in aiding mine remediation efforts in Idaho’s Silver Valley, CIRI subsidiary North Wind Construction Services (NWCS) was recently awarded two ...
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Culture Camp Teaches Youth About Mat-Su Valley’s First People
Honoring the profound significance of salmon to both the lifestyle and spirituality of Alaska Native cultures, Knik Tribal Council’s (KTC) annual summer culture camp treated ...
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Shareholder Participation Committee Update
CIRI welcomes new Shareholder Participation Committee (SPC) members.
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Third Quarter Shareholder Distributions
The third quarter CIRI Elders’ Settlement Trust payment of $450 is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 9, with the final 2016 Elders’ payment scheduled for Friday, ...
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CIRI Turns Former Headquarters into Money Maker
Prior to CIRI’s 2015 move to its new home, the Fireweed Business Center, it was headquartered at 2525 C Street in Anchorage.
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Crime Reform Bill Signed into Law
A bill that reinvests $99 million into crime reduction programs was signed into law July 11 by Alaska Gov. Bill Walker. Nonpartisan Senate Bill 91 ...
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Descendant Spotlight: Rosemary Berg
Originally from Point Hope, Rosemary Berg isn’t your typical beauty pageant contestant – and that suits her just fine. Initially, the half Inupiaq, half African-American ...
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Download The Newest Episode Of Ciriosity, “Today’s Descendant’s, Tomorrow’s Shareholders”
The latest episode of the CIRIosity podcast is available at ciri.com/ciriosity. Or you can subscribe to iTunes, and new episodes will download automatically to your ...
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Moose Mamas Aims To Increase Moose Population On CIRI Land
"I feel like I was born for this,” Dana DeBernardi says as she hikes up to the fenced enclosure that houses six moose calves. The ...
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CIRI Golf Classic Benefits Local Charities
Despite the rain, 148 participants turned out for CIRI’s 33rd Golf Classic, held Friday, Aug. 5 at the Moose Run Golf Course in Anchorage.
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CIRI Calendar Photo Contest for 2017
CIRI is seeking photos from shareholders and descendants for use in the 2017 CIRI calendar. The winning photographers will be eligible to receive prizes!
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U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch Visits Alaska
With the goal of improving public safety in rural communities throughout Alaska, U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch met with Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) and ...
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Silver Mountain Aims for Gold
Whether battling subzero temperatures in the winter or swarms of mosquitos in the summer, Silver Mountain Construction is up to the challenge. The Palmer, Alaska-based ...
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Shareholder Spotlight: Olive Blumenstein
An uprooted childhood, a Navy career fueled by wanderlust, family lost and found – Olive Blumenstein’s life reads like the most incredible fiction.
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Hilcorp Begins Standalone Project on CIRI Leases
Hilcorp, one of the nation’s largest privately-held oil and natural gas exploration companies, continues to make significant investments in the Cook Inlet region.
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Save the Date: Unity in Community Voter Picnic
Join the Alaska Federation of Natives and National Association for the Advancement of Colored People for a picnic to celebrate summer and get energized for ...
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Empowering the Next Generation
Dividends, increased access to education, hiring preference, discounts, cultural benefits – these are just a few benefits enjoyed by 8,700-plus CIRI shareholders. Apart from dividends, ...
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‘Never Alone’ Video Game Launches on Mobile Platforms
A video game that delves deeply into the traditional lore of the Iñupiat people, “Never Alone” was developed in collaboration with nearly 40 Alaska Native ...
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Winners’ Circle – Second Quarter 2016
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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Download the Newest Episode of CIRIosity: ‘A Dip of Cool, a Sip of Swagger’
The latest episode of the CIRIosity podcast is available at ciri.com/ciriosity. Or you can subscribe to iTunes, and new episodes will download automatically to your ...
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Interns Delve into History and Culture
With the opportunity to interact with board members, explore shared culture and heritage and address issues facing Alaska Native youth, approximately 20 college students and ...
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Every Vote Counts!
Alaskans can now register to vote online in both the 2016 Primary Election (Tuesday, Aug. 16) and the 2016 General Election (Tuesday, Nov. 8). Eligible ...
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Youth Opportunity Deadlines Fast Approaching
CIRI shareholders and descendants 13-17 are invited to apply for one of three SPC youth rep positions. To enter the 2016 Youth Art Contest, CIRI ...
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Solar Project Furthers CIRI’s Commitment to Environmental Stewardship
High above the bustling streets of midtown Anchorage, the sun’s solar energy is now being used to help power CIRI’s new Fireweed Business Center, the ...
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Shareholder Spotlight: Storme Webber
In many ways, CIRI shareholder Storme Webber defies categorization. A mixed-race woman of Aleut, African-American and Choctaw descent, she is a poet, playwright, educator and ...
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2016 Annual Meeting
Approximately 100 shareholders turned out for CIRI’s 43rd Annual Meeting, held June 4 in Puyallup, Wash.
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2016 Board Election Results
Preliminary results indicate that CIRI shareholders elected five individuals to the CIRI Board of Directors at the company’s 2016 Annual Meeting June 4 in Puyallup, ...
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Meet CIRI’s 2016 Summer Interns
As part of a company-wide commitment to deliver benefits to shareholders and descendants that provide an opportunity for them to advance in their careers and ...
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Chickaloon Village Invests in the Health and Education of Its Residents
On May 26, the Chickaloon Village Traditional Council held a graduation ceremony at its Ya Ne Dah Ah (YNDA) School, Alaska’s only tribally-owned and –operated, ...
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CIRI Honors Muldoon Elementary Staff with Appreciation Week
In appreciation of their efforts, CIRI honored the 60-member Muldoon Elementary staff with an Appreciation Week, held May 2-6 at the school. Each day, staff ...
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Alaska Native Heritage Center 2016 Summer Schedule
ANHC, a CIRI-founded nonprofit organization, showcases Alaska Native cultures and serves to educate visitors about the history and traditions of Alaska Native people.
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Question: Did CIRI Sell Its Old Office Building?
Answer: No. Before CIRI’s 2015 move into its new home, the Fireweed Business Center, it was headquartered at 2525 C Street in Anchorage.
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Birth Announcement
CIRI shareholder Debbie J. Standifer is pleased to announce the recent births of four grandchildren.
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Graduation Announcement
Congratulations to CIRI shareholder Alanna Goins on her graduation from Ninilchik School, a K-12 school in Ninilchik, Alaska.
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2016 Annual Meeting Prize Winners
The 2016 Annual Meeting of CIRI Shareholders included cash prize drawings for shareholders who submitted a valid proxy by the proxy deadline (May 26) for ...
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2016 Early Bird Prize Drawings
To ensure a quorum is achieved for the Annual Meeting, the Early Bird Prize Drawings seek to reward shareholders who submit a valid proxy for ...
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Big Brothers Big Sisters
Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) is seeking volunteers to mentor youth. Please consider becoming a “Big,” playing a positive role and making a difference in ...
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CIRI invests alongside Doyon in Nenana basin oil and gas exploration
Doyon, Limited (Doyon) and Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI), both Alaska Native Regional corporations, announce CIRI’s investment alongside Doyon in the current oil and gas ...
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CIRI Annual Meeting of Shareholders
The 43rd Annual Meeting of CIRI Shareholder took place Saturday, June 4, in Puyallup, Wash. The preliminary results of the election for CIRI Directors indicate ...
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White House Recognizes CIRI Talent
Greg Razo, a CIRI shareholder and company executive, has been recognized as a White House “Champion of Change.” Annette Evans Smith, president and CEO of ...
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CIRI Thanks Charles G. Anderson for His Service
For his many years of service, CIRI extends its appreciation to Charles “Chuck” G. Anderson. A member of CIRI’s Board of Directors for nearly 30 ...
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Shareholder Spotlight: Sabrina Walker
The first time she ran the 16-mile Lost Lake Run, CIRI shareholder Sabrina Walker (Tlingit) was greeted by a face at each half-mile marker. The ...
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CIRI Energy Employee Dan Mullins Honored with Hero Status
For helping prevent a suicidal woman from jumping from an overpass bridge, CIRI Energy Operations Manager Dan Mullins was honored by the American Red Cross ...
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Youth Outreach Deadlines
June 10, 2016 – Youth recognition award nominations June 30, 2016 – Student report cards due August 10, 2016 – Youth Art Contest entries due ...
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Native Youth Olympics Celebrates Community and Culture
Bulk may rule the football field, brawn the wrestling mat and height the basketball court, but compact, slim athletes dominate the wrist carry, one of ...
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Achievement Announcement
Congratulations to CIRI shareholder Juliana “Jewelz” Crandall for earning her master’s of public health degree from the University of Alaska Anchorage.
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Shopping for Alaska Native Artwork?
CIRI’s new Alaska Native Artist Directory provides an online space for shareholder and descendant artists to connect free of charge with potential customers, including other ...
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Info Meetings: Anchorage and Seattle
Spring is the season for CIRI Information Meetings. The Anchorage meeting was held April 23 at the CIRI’s Fireweed Business Center. The Northwest meeting took ...
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Native Village of Eklutna to Hold Powwow
The Native Village of Eklutna will hold its 2016 Powwow/Potlatch June 18-19.
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Coming Soon: Qenek Shareholder Portal
CIRI is in the final testing phase for a new shareholder portal with plans to go live in the next couple of months. Qenek (a ...
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North Wind Group Scores Large, Multi-Year Contracts
CIRI subsidiary North Wind Group – which oversees several companies primarily focused on environmental, engineering, construction and technical consulting – notched a pair of impressive ...
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Guide to the 2015 Annual Report
Understanding CIRI’s financial statements CIRI recently released its 2015 Annual Report. This document summarizes the company’s performance last year and contains information that shareholders and ...
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CIRI Involved in Supreme Court Case
“It seems to me the Park Service doesn’t have jurisdiction.” Those were the last words Justice Antonin Scalia spoke from the bench of the U.S. ...
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CIRI’s Oldest Living Shareholder Turning 100
“It’s not your nationality that counts as much as it is your character and your personality.” These were a teacher’s words of wisdom to CIRI ...
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2016 Shareholder, Elder and Youth Award Nominations
Nomination Deadline: June 10, 2016 CIRI is currently accepting nominations for the 2016 Shareholder of the Year, Elder of the Year and Youth Recognition awards ...
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Save the Date: Information Meetings and Annual Meeting of Shareholders
Meeting attendance is limited to CIRI shareholders and their immediate family members (i.e., spouse, children) and/or stock custodians. Shareholders must check in with their guest ...
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Other Important CIRI Dates, 2nd Quarter 2016
May 30: Memorial Day holiday: CIRI offices closed May 31: Address change and direct deposit deadline for the second quarter Elders’ Settlement Trust distribution [...]
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2016 Annual Meeting Prizes
Vote Early and Win! To encourage early submission of proxies, CIRI has added $14,000 in new Early Bird prizes! If you own voting shares, you ...
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2016 Kenai Information Meeting
Nearly 200 CIRI shareholders and their families came together for the Spring Information Meeting April 16 in Kenai. Attendees enjoyed a nice lunch, heard a ...
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