CIRI’s success is the result of visionary leadership and our dedicated team of employees. The company seeks to create a desired place to work, where individual differences are respected, and each member of the team embraces CIRI’s core values in fulfilling our mission. These values are expressed throughout CIRI, from the Board of Directors and executive management team, to each and every employee of the organization. We hold ourselves to these values as standards of professional conduct in our interactions with shareholders, descendants, business partners and customers, members of our community and each other.
Mission
The mission of CIRI is to promote the economic and social well-being and Alaska Native heritage of our shareholders, now and into the future, through prudent stewardship of the company’s resources, while furthering self-sufficiency among CIRI shareholders and their families.
Vision
A corporation rooted in the heritage and culture of our shareholders, working toward a future where Native people thrive.
Work for more than a paycheck. Seek to make a meaningful difference in the lives of CIRI shareholders.
- Fully engage in CIRI’s mission.
- Add value.
- Take initiative.
- Act in the best long-term interest of shareholders.
Strive for greatness.
- Produce high-quality work.
- Seek opportunities to do better than before.
- Think creatively and consider new ideas.
- Be accountable for results.
- Devote time and resources to professional growth.
Do the right thing the right way. Honor is the heartbeat of the company.
- Demonstrate integrity and fairness.
- Deliver on promises.
- Be trustworthy.
- Take responsibility for actions.
- Abide by CIRI’s Code of Business Ethics and Compliance.
Treat people with dignity. Show empathy. Embrace the history and heritage of CIRI—its land, resources and people.
- Act as a champion for others.
- Demonstrate politeness, patience and professionalism.
- Actively listen.
- Expand knowledge of CIRI heritage and take an active interest in shareholders.
- Promote responsible stewardship of CIRI resources.
The power of many working together to fulfill one mission.
- Actively engage in teamwork. Share information, learn from others and be a mentor.
- Promote open and truthful communication at all levels of the organization.
- Assume goodwill. View differences as an opportunity to find solutions that drive success.
- Celebrate successes.
- Participate with humility, joy and fun.