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CIRI recently marked a significant milestone, surpassing 10,000 Shareholders for the first time in the Corporation’s history.
When CIRI was incorporated on June 8, 1972, as one of 12 Alaska Native regional corporations established under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA), the Corporation had 6,276 original enrollees. More than five decades later, CIRI’s Shareholder base has grown to more than 10,000 individuals, reflecting the enduring connection between CIRI and the families it serves.
Today, CIRI Shareholders live in all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and in communities around the globe. Many are serving or have served in the U.S. military, while others are building careers, raising families and contributing to their communities in countless ways. They bring a wide range of experiences, professions and perspectives, yet all share a connection to CIRI and the heritage that helped shape our foundation.
“ANCSA established regional corporations to create long-term benefits for Alaska Native people,” CIRI President Tabetha Toloff (Athabascan) said. “Reaching 10,000 Shareholders is a reminder that CIRI’s story is not just about where we began in 1972, but about those carrying our story forward.”
The growth of CIRI’s Shareholder family over the past 54 years tells a story that spans generations. While the faces of our Shareholder community have changed over time, the importance of maintaining family connections and preserving opportunities for those who follow remains constant.
This milestone also serves as a reminder of the role that thoughtful estate planning can play in helping families build on the legacy they leave behind. For many families, decisions about shares are deeply personal and often part of broader conversations about values, heritage and providing for future generations. Whether through gifting or inheritance, Shareholders have opportunities to consider how they wish to pass their legacy on to loved ones.
“When I think about 10,000 Shareholders, I don’t think first about a number,” CIRI Board Chair Doug Fifer (Tlingit) reflected. “I think about generations of people who remain connected through family, heritage and a shared investment in CIRI’s future. That’s something worth celebrating.”
Visit the CORE map to see where CIRI Shareholders live around the world.
