CIRI Audit Process Ensures Accuracy of Company’s Controls and Records
The word “audit” is known to strike fear into the hearts of companies and organizations. However, that’s not the case at CIRI.
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Ballot Measure 1 Fails by Sizable Margin
A controversial ballot measure that threatened improvements to roads, runways and other public infrastructure, Ballot Measure No. 1 was struck down by voters on Nov. ...
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CIRI Offices Closed Dec. 24 through Jan. 1
In observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, CIRI offices will be closed Monday, Dec. 24, 2018, through Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019.
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Shareholder Spotlight: John Peratrovich
“Ever since I was a little kid, I wanted to be in law enforcement,” CIRI shareholder John Peratrovich said. “I didn’t come from a law-enforcement ...
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CIRI Welcomes new Chief Financial Officer
Please join CIRI in welcoming Daniel Mitchell as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer.
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New SPCs Webpage
Ever wondered about your fellow shareholders serving on the Shareholder Participation Committees (SPCs)? CIRI recently created a webpage featuring the adult SPC members.
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CIRI Shareholder Receives Native American 40 Under 40 Honors
The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development recently announced its 2018 40 Under 40 Awards. CIRI shareholder Tiffany Tutiakoff (Dena'ina Athabascan and Yup’ik) was ...
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Honoring our Servicemen and Women
In honor of Veterans Day, which is observed each year on Nov. 11, CIRI would like to pay tribute to our men and women in ...
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Recipe: Cranberry-Orange Sauce
As the author wrote about this recipe, “Fresh homemade cranberry sauce is a cinch to make. This version is flavored with orange juice and orange ...
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2019 Board Election
The CIRI Nominating Committee seeks CIRI shareholders interested in nomination to the 2019 CIRI Board of Directors’ candidate slate.
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2018 Friendship Potlatches
View photos from the 2018 CIRI and The CIRI Foundation Friendship Potlatches.
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Apply Now: 2019 Next Generation Day
CIRI’s Next Generation Day provides an inside look into the company and future opportunities available to CIRI youth. The application deadline is Friday, Jan. 4. ...
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Next Generation Day Pop-Up Art Contest
In conjunction with Next Generation Day, CIRI is looking for a theme and corresponding original artwork. The winning artist will receive a $200 Visa gift ...
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CIRI Aids Conservation Efforts in Farewell, Alaska
A microscopic bacterium with an outsized name, Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae (M. ovi) is a pathogen that increases mortality from respiratory disease in wild sheep, goats and ...
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KBC Programs Highlight Stories of Recovery and Resilience
The leader in bringing Alaska Native voices to Alaska and the nation, Koahnic Broadcast Corporation (KBC) is committed to covering indigenous issues.
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Shareholder Spotlight: Ivan Encelewski
With “dual passions” around issues of subsistence rights and substance abuse prevention, it seems a natural fit that CIRI shareholder Ivan Encelewski would take active ...
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2018 CIRI Shareholder, Elder and Youth Awards
Congratulations to CIRI's 2018 Shareholder, Elder and Youth Award recipients.
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In Touch: Birthday Announcement
Congratulations to original CIRI shareholder twins Marie Carlson and Marge Parker, both of whom turned 82 on Oct. 30.
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New Ernie Turner Center Opens
A new era began for Cook Inlet Tribal Council’s Ernie Turner Center on Aug. 1 when a new recovery facility—bearing a name steeped in history—opened ...
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Recipe: Pumpkin Soup
As the author wrote about this recipe, “Roasting the pumpkin is the only part of this recipe that takes any length of time. And once ...
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$1,000 Stock Will Prize Drawing Reminder
CIRI will conduct five $1,000 prize drawings from the names of shareholders who return a valid will on the new CIRI Stock Will form to ...
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2018 CIRI Youth Art Contest Winners
CIRI wishes to thank the participants in this year’s Youth Art Contest.
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National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
An event that began as a broad effort to help Americans stay safer and more secure online, National Cybersecurity Awareness Month is commemorating its 15th ...
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International Breast Cancer Awareness Month
With an aim to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research, Breast Cancer Awareness Month encourages communities, individuals and organizations to spread the word ...
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Inaugural CIRI C3 Experience a Success
The Denai’ina phrase “un nitqetni” translates to “they’re calling one another to come," and it was the theme behind the first-ever CIRI C3 Experience.
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Stand for Salmon Initiative Stripped of Unconstitutional Language
On Aug. 8, the Alaska Supreme Court struck down sections of Ballot Measure No. 1, calling the excluded sections an “unconstitutional appropriation.”
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Vote in the Midterm Elections Tuesday, Nov. 6
On Tuesday, Nov. 6, we are called to exercise one of our basic rights of citizenship by voting for the candidates – at the national, ...
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Shareholder Spotlight: Tanisha Gleason
For CIRI shareholder Tanisha Gleason (Haida), working as a revenue analyst in CIRI’s Land and Resources department is more than a job – it’s a ...
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Jason Moore, Senior Director, CIRI Corporate Affairs, Passes Away
CIRI is sad to report that Jason Moore, senior director, CIRI Corporate Affairs, passed away after a lengthy illness in the early hours of Sept. ...
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New Shareholder and Descendant Discounts
CIRI is pleased to present the following new shareholder and descendant discounts.
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Save the Date: 2018 Friendship Potlatches
2018 Friendship Potlatches will be held Oct. 13 in Kenai, Alaska; Oct. 21 in Anchorage, Alaska; and Nov. 3 in Puyallup, Wash. Please RSVP!
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CIRI Summer Interns Gain Valuable Skills, Insight into Corporate Culture
CIRI’s summer internship program creates opportunities for shareholder and descendant college students, recent college graduates and those enrolled in or recently graduated from an applicable ...
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Phone Scam Targeting ANC Shareholders
Thank you to Eyak Corporation for alerting us to a scam targeting shareholders of Alaska Native corporations (ANCs).
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Save the Date: 2018 Annual AFN Convention
The annual Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) Convention serves as the principal forum and voice for the Alaska Native community in addressing critical issues of ...
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ALAXSXA | ALASKA
As part of its goal to enhance the heritage of Cook Inlet region’s Alaska Native people, The CIRI Foundation is joining with community partners to ...
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[Cancelled] CIRI’s Fifth Annual Holiday Craft Bazaar
CIRI's 2018 Holiday Craft Bazaar will be held Saturday, Dec. 1 at the Fireweed Business Center in Anchorage.
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Overview of Settlement Trust After 2017 Tax Act
The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) Amendments of 1987 permit Alaska Native corporations (ANCs) to establish settlement trusts, which were designed as a mechanism ...
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Growing Together
“Do more with less.” This is the constant struggle for most nonprofits — how to meet the growing needs of the increasing number of individuals ...
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New CIRI Stock Will
Complete CIRI’s newly designed Stock Will form and you may win one of five $1,000 special prizes.
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Shareholder Spotlight: DaJonee’ Hale
Meet CIRI shareholder DaJonee’ “Nene” Hale (Athabascan), a recent graduate of Central Methodist University and a rising basketball star.
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In Touch: Professional Achievement
CIRI shareholder Jeffrey Hurlburt Jr. recently received a Mental Health Worker of the Year award.
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In Touch: Honor Roll
Original CIRI shareholder Mark Spangler and his wife, Jennifer, are pleased to share that their daughter Carleigh was named to the 2018 President’s List of ...
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In Touch: Wedding Anniversary
Original CIRI shareholder Darlene Juliussen is pleased to share that her aunt and uncle, original CIRI shareholders Judy and Doug Darien, recently celebrated their 60th ...
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Totchaket Drilling Update
Targeting a promising oil and gas prospect, CIRI joined fellow Alaska Native regional corporation Doyon, Limited in drilling the Totchaket #1 well.
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Recipe: Rhubarb Coffee Cake
As the author wrote about this recipe, “This tender coffee cake is studded with tart bites of rhubarb and topped with a thin and crispy ...
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Register to Vote in the Upcoming Midterm Elections by Oct. 7
You have the power to shape our future, but only if you exercise your right vote!
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ANVCA Shines Light on Contaminated Lands Issue
Unbeknownst to them at the time, hundreds of contaminated sites would be conveyed to ANCs under ANCSA – including 650 “known” tracts of land, according ...
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Shareholder Spotlight: Karen Voy
“Be proud of who you are and where you come from, but be especially proud of how you treat others.” It’s an adage original CIRI ...
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RIVR Streaming App Now Available
A youth-oriented online radio stream, Rising Indigenous Voices Radio (RIVR) mixes cultural and educational content with music that appeals to teens and young adults.
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Recipe: Brown Sugar and Bacon Baked Beans
As the author wrote about this recipe, “These baked beans are semi-homemade and the perfect blend of sweet, savory and smoky.”
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In Touch, Graduation Announcement
Congratulations to original CIRI shareholder Glenda Rodriguez, who recently received her program certificate in mental health/substance abuse and addictions.
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In Touch, Honor Roll
CIRI shareholder John Kakaruk is pleased to announce that his daughter, Breanna, qualified for her school’s honor roll.
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New Shareholder and Descendant Discount
Janssen Funeral Homes offers a 25 percent discount on full traditional services (visitation, service and burial costs) and a 10 percent discount on minimal services ...
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2018 Certified Annual Meeting Results
The Inspector of Election has certified that CIRI shareholders have elected five individuals to serve three-year terms on the CIRI Board of Directors.
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SCF President and CEO Reappointed as Harvard Visiting Scientist
Recognizing her ongoing contributions to the Global Health and Social Medicine department at Harvard Medical School, Southcentral Foundation President/CEO Katherine Gottlieb has been reappointed as ...
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CITC President Appointed Chair of National Commission on Native Children
Cook Inlet Tribal Council President and CEO and original CIRI shareholder Gloria O’Neill was recently appointed to the Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission ...
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CIRI Signs Letter Agreement for Lease Rights to Johnson Tract Mineral Deposit
On June 19, Constantine Metal Resources, a Canadian mineral exploration company, signed a letter agreement with CIRI to study a gold and zinc-rich deposit on ...
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Human Remains at Dillingham Grave Site
On June 10, the Bristol Bay Area Health Corp. recovered human remains from the eroding grave site area located above Kanakanak Beach in Dillingham, Alaska. ...
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New Permitting Process for Access to CIRI Lands
For the first time this summer, the Kenai River Sportfishing Association will assist CIRI in issuing permits to members of the general public who wish ...
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The Comeback Kick
When 15-year-old CIRI descendant Judah Eason regarded the sealskin ball hanging above him at this year’s NYO, he flashed back to exactly one year ago, ...
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Alaska Native Heritage Center
The Alaska Native Heritage Center (ANHC), a CIRI-affiliated nonprofit organization, showcases Alaska Native cultures and serves to educate visitors about the history and traditions of ...
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Shareholder Spotlight: Dolly Hills
Dolly Hills’ son, Richard “Rick” Hills, disappeared February 2004 near the town of Sterling, Alaska. It would be 10 years before the family had any ...
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Recipe: Broccoli-Bacon Salad
As the author wrote about this recipe, “If you like bacon, you’ll love this refreshing salad – it’s a great way to consume bacon in ...
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2018 Annual Meeting Prize Winners
The 2018 Annual Meeting of CIRI Shareholders included cash prize drawings for shareholders who submitted a valid proxy by the proxy deadline, or who registered ...
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2018 Election Results
Preliminary results indicate that CIRI shareholders elected five individuals to the CIRI Board of Directors at the company’s 2018 Annual Meeting.
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2018 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
The 2018 Annual Meeting of CIRI Shareholders provided more than an opportunity to hear the results of the previous year’s financial performance and vote to ...
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In Touch: CIRI Elder Honored
Original CIRI shareholder Randi Markussen is pleased to share that her mother, original CIRI shareholder Dorothy Hermansen (Athabascan), has been recognized as the Kenaitze Indian ...
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In Touch: Academic Achievement
Original CIRI shareholder Joseph Hames and his wife, Karrie, are pleased to announce that their daughter Brittanie finished her freshman year of college with a ...
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In Touch: Accomplishments
Original CIRI shareholder Ronald Drake and his wife, Sandra, are pleased to recognize the accomplishments of their son Willie “Urpac” Francis Drake.
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In Touch: Academic and Artistic Achievement
Deborah Nikita is pleased to announce that her daughter, CIRI shareholder Aleshanee Nikita, was recently accepted to the New Mexico School for the Arts, a ...
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2018 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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SPCs a Vital Link between CIRI Shareholders and the Corporation
Since 1995, CIRI’s Shareholder Participation Committees have helped increase two-way communication between CIRI and its shareholders, identify issues of immediate and long-term importance to shareholders ...
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Native Village of Eklutna Potlatch/Powwow
The Native Village of Eklutna will hold its 2018 Powwow/Potlatch on Saturday, July 28, and Sunday, July 29, at the Native Village of Eklutna, Mile ...
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Mat-Su Timber Deal Could Make Harvesting of Beetle-Killed Spruce on CIRI Land Viable
Though only a quarter inch in length, spruce bark beetles can wreak outsized devastation. Over the past 35 years, spruce beetle outbreaks in Alaska have ...
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Anti-Development Initiative Goes Before State Supreme Court
The so-called Yes for Salmon ballot initiative that would overhaul regulations affecting virtually any type of project in Alaska came before the state Supreme Court ...
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ATHENA Society Honors CITC President and CIRI Shareholder Gloria O’Neill
While the Anchorage ATHENA Society’s annual luncheon is focused on recognizing individual women who mentor and empower others, CIRI shareholder Gloria O’Neill (Yup’ik) chose to ...
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Shareholder Spotlight: Michael Kashevarof
With his boundless energy and upbeat personality, CIRI shareholder Michael Kashevarof (Aleut) has quickly established himself as a staff favorite at CIRI.
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Recipe: Berry-Vanilla Crescent Rolls
As the author wrote about this recipe,“Beautiful, sweet, fruity, aromatic and easy are just a few words to describe this delicious pastry. It’s the perfect ...
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Native Youth Olympics 2018 Highlights
View highlights from this year's Native Youth Olympic games.
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Reminder: 2018 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
The 2018 CIRI Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held Saturday, June 2 in Soldotna, Alaska.
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2018 Shareholder, Elder and Youth Awards
CIRI is accepting nominations for the 2018 awards to be presented at the CIRI and The CIRI Foundation Friendship Potlatches this fall.
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Path to Independence
Path to Independence comprises a network of partners committed to changing the way the Anchorage community views, and solves, homelessness.
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Mark your Calendar: The CIRI Foundation Scholarship and Grant Deadlines
The CIRI Foundation general scholarship deadline is June 1, and the vocational training grant deadline is June 30.
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CIRI Delivers Strong Financial Performance in 2017
A combination of hard work, wise investments and employing the right people to fulfill CIRI’s mission – these are the keys to maintaining a strong, ...
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CIRI Applauds Signing of EIS for Cooper Landing Bypass Route
As any Alaskan sport fishing enthusiast can attest, “combat fishing” is very much a reality. Nowhere is this more apparent than near the confluence of ...
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Shareholder Spotlight: Adam Leggett
Father, son, military veteran, business professional, recipient of a “Top 40 Under 40” award and Alaska Native culture bearer – CIRI shareholder Adam Leggett (Dena’ina ...
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Save the Date: 2018 Information Meetings, Annual Meeting of Shareholders
CIRI’s 2018 Shareholder Information Meetings will take place April 28 in Anchorage and May 12 in Puyallup, Wash. CIRI’s 2018 Annual Meeting of Shareholders will ...
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2018 Annual Meeting Early Bird Prizes
To encourage early submission of proxies, CIRI is offering $15,000 in Early Bird prizes!
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CITC Summer Camps for AN/AI Students
Cook Inlet Tribal Council, a CIRI-affiliated nonprofit, offers free summer camps for Alaska Native and American Indian (AN/AI) students 12 to 14 and 15 to ...
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Where are They Now?
With the 2018 summer internship application deadline fast approaching (May 11), we thought we’d check in with a few of our former interns to see ...
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Guide to the 2017 Annual Report
CIRI recently released its 2017 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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Fire Island Wind Achieves Record Production
When it comes to wind energy, it seems reasonable to assume that the windiest months produce the most energy. Not so, says Chris Jimenez, operations ...
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Anchorage Votes by Mail on April 3
In December 2015, the Anchorage Assembly approved a resolution implementing a Vote by Mail election process beginning with the 2018 regular election.
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Descendant Spotlight: Danielle Larsen
Beadwork, painting and sewing – when it comes to creating art, CIRI descendant Danielle Larsen (Inupiaq, Koyukon Athabascan and Unangan Aleut) doesn’t play favorites.
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CIRI President and CEO Meets with Young Professionals Group
CIRI understands that young people represent our future business leaders. Where it can, CIRI is happy to share knowledge with them – whether they are ...
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Safe to Sleep
As Tribal people, we are no strangers to higher-than-average rates of a laundry list of diseases and other health disparities. Among these are sleep-related deaths, ...
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Mortgage Program Helps Alaska Native People Achieve Home Ownership
Home ownership – the cornerstone of the American Dream and a traditional signpost of success. However, soaring home prices, low inventory and strict, inflexible criteria ...
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Shareholder Distributions
CIRI will mail or directly deposit its first quarter 2018 dividend of $8.87 per share (or $887 per 100 shares) by 6 p.m. Alaska Daylight ...
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Recipe: Raspberry Sorbet
Submitted by Raven’s Circle reader Nate Teague. As the author wrote about this recipe, “A delicious, refreshing sorbet full of yummy raspberries. Serve on its ...
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2018 Shareholder, Elder and Youth Award Nominations
CIRI is accepting nominations for the 2018 awards to be presented at the CIRI and The CIRI Foundation Friendship Potlatches this fall. The nomination deadline ...
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2018 Summer Internship Application Period Now Open
CIRI is now accepting applications for its 2018 Summer Internship program. The application deadline is May 11, 2018.
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CIRI/Weidner Partnership Capitalizes on Market and Sells Arizona Property
In the early 2000s, Phoenix, Ariz., was one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the U.S. But in 2008, in the midst of the Great ...
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Anchorage Vote by Mail – April 3, 2018
In 2015, the Anchorage Assembly approved a resolution directing the Municipal Clerk's Office to explore implementing a Vote by Mail election process beginning in 2018. ...
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Save the Date: 2018 Senior Native Youth Olympics
The 2018 Senior Native Youth Olympics will be held April 26-28 in Anchorage.
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CIRI Closes in on $1 Billion in Gross Assets
In 2017, CIRI set an ambitious goal: to grow the company’s asset base to $1 billion. This encompasses everything the company owns, including the value ...
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Anti-Development Initiative Likely to Appear on Ballot
On Jan. 16, Yes for Salmon (formerly Stand for Salmon) submitted 49,500 signatures to the Alaska Division of Elections in Anchorage – enough to likely ...
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CIRI Executive Co-Authors Article about ANSCA Section 7(i) Settlement Agreement
The Alaska Law Review recently published an article focusing on the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act Section 7(i). It was co-written by Ethan Schutt, CIRI's ...
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Shareholder Spotlight: Marie Stewman
You learn a lot over more than two decades with the same employer. In the case of original CIRI shareholder Marie Stewman (Alutiiq), that includes ...
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TCF President and CEO Receives Governor’s Arts and Humanities Award
For her role in strengthening communities through a commitment to improving Alaska’s social, economic and civic life, CIRI shareholder Susan Anderson, president and CEO of ...
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IT Security Tips and Tricks
CIRI’s Information Technology (IT) department has come up with tips to help average users protect their devices. Read on for ways to increase your security ...
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Take the Next Generation to Work Day
CIRI’s Take the Next Generation to Work Day kicked off with seven young shareholders and descendants arriving Jan. 15 at the Fireweed Business Center, ready ...
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Reminder: Apply Now for the CIRI C3 Experience
With the goal of fostering leadership skills and helping prepare young shareholders and descendants for college and careers, the CIRI C3 Experience is a camp ...
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CIRI Supports Go Red for Women
CIRI is a long-time supporter of Go Red for Women, the American Heart Association’s campaign to encourage awareness of the issue of women and heart ...
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Recipe: Flourless Chocolate Cakes for Two
As the author wrote about this recipe, “This kind of cake is one of my favorites. It makes no apologies for being all about the ...
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2017 CIRI Shareholder Tax Information
IRS 1099 forms for the 2017 tax year were mailed to shareholders on January 31, 2018. The proper IRS forms and schedules to use when ...
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Save the Date: Koahnic Broadcast Corporation 2018 Alaska Native Art Auction
Mark your calendar! Koahnic Broadcast Corporation's 2018 Alaska Native Art Auction will take place April 4 in Anchorage.
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CIRI Expands Shareholder and Descendant Opportunities
For 45 years, CIRI has developed business ventures across Alaska and beyond, with the well-being of our current and future shareholders at the center of ...
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Descendant Spotlight: Kristin Helvey
It seems a contradiction, but CIRI descendant Kristin Helvey’s (Athabascan and Yu’pik) small-town Alaska upbringing inspired her to see the world.
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Making Language History
It’s snack time for the toddlers in Grace White and Rose Savok’s classroom. As the two Clare Swan Early Head Start teachers help their young ...
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CIRI Joins Doyon in Drilling Project
Targeting a promising oil and gas prospect, CIRI will join fellow Alaska Native regional corporation Doyon, Limited (Doyon) in drilling the Totchaket #1 well this ...
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Recipe: Super Bowl Dips
Enjoy these shareholder-submitted recipes for Salmon Spread and Hot Sausage Dip.
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A Note to Shareholders Regarding the CIRI Calendar
As you may have noticed, CIRI did not produce a 2018 calendar. The cost for producing, printing and mailing the calendar is significant and increases ...
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Farewell Sheep Hunting Permits
About 200 miles west of Anchorage, near Farewell, lie two townships of mountainous CIRI property. As in previous years, recreational use permits will be issued ...
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Winter Wonderland
The Raven’s Circle asked shareholders and confirmed descendants for photos interpreting the theme “Winter Wonderland.” Thank you to all those who sent in submissions!
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New Episode of CIRIosity Now Available
Download the newest episode of CIRIosity, the CIRI podcast, “Reforming Criminal Justice in Alaska.”
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