CIRI Invests in Assisted Living Facility
Changing demographics will shape Alaska’s future economy.
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Shareholder Spotlight: Thomas Yates
After the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, CIRI shareholder Thomas Yates (Athabascan) wanted to fight.
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Recipe: Russian Tea
This warm, spiced, shelf-stable beverage mix is popular in Alaska and makes a great gift!
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Application Period Now Open: 2020 Next Gen Day
CIRI’s Next Gen Day provides an inside look into the company and future opportunities available to CIRI youth.
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Alaska Native Vietnam Veterans Land Allotment Application Period to Open September 2020
The John D. Dingell Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act includes a provision to help Alaska Native veterans of the Vietnam War era select up ...
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Veterans Day – November 11, 2019
With respect, honor and gratitude, CIRI would like to take this opportunity to thank all who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
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CIRI Holiday Office Closure
In observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, CIRI offices will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019, through Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020.
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Nonprofit Spotlight: The CIRI Foundation
A private foundation established 37 years ago by the CIRI Board of Directors, The CIRI Foundation has contributed more than $35.5 million for the Alaska ...
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TCF President and CEO Celebrates 20 Years
In October, original CIRI shareholder Susan Anderson (Tlingit) celebrated 20 years with The CIRI Foundation.
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National Native American Heritage Month
National Native American Heritage Month is a celebration of the contributions America's First Peoples have made to the establishment and growth of the U.S.
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In Touch: Youth Advisory Council Selection
Congratulations to CIRI descendant Cha’Miya “Maya” Hines, who was recently selected to serve on Cook Inlet Tribal Council’s Youth Advisory Council.
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Shape Our Future
Why is the 2020 census important? The data gathered will provide vital information to leaders in your school, your Tribal and local village governments, and ...
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Wells Fargo Check Cashing Fees
Wells Fargo typically charges a $7.50 fee to individuals who do not have a Wells Fargo bank account but wish to cash a check issued ...
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CIRI Addresses Trespass Issues
When it comes to mitigating trespass and protecting CIRI lands, we need our shareholders' help!
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Descendant Spotlight: Piper Tolbert
With a background in political science, a heart to help and a passion for activism, it doesn’t seem too far-fetched that CIRI descendant Piper Tolbert ...
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2020 Board Election
The CIRI Nominating Committee is seeking CIRI shareholders interested in nomination to the 2020 CIRI Board of Directors’ candidate slate.
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Alaska Native Justice Center
Through culturally based advocacy, prevention and intervention initiatives, the Alaska Native Justice Center works to restore dignity, respect and humanity to all Native peoples.
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ANJC Voices for Justice Fundraiser
Join the Alaska Native Justice Center on Nov. 6 for its annual Voices for Justice Fundraiser.
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In Touch: Marriage
Congratulations to CIRI descendant Angie Constantine, who married Kurt Cleary July 20 in Tanacross, Alaska.
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In Touch: Recently Appointed
On Aug. 22, Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy announced the appointment of original CIRI shareholder Lydia Heyward to the Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault.
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Indigenous Peoples’ Day – Oct. 14, 2019
A recognition of America’s First Peoples and a celebration of Native survival and endurance, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, observed the second Monday of October, has replaced ...
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2019 CIRI Elder, Shareholder and Youth Awards
Join us in congratulating William "Bill" English Sr., Chief Gary Harrison and Kiona Kuhn!
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2019 Youth Art Contest Winners
Join us in congratulating Aidan Gilliam, Brooklyn Koenigs, Zoe Pagano and Malaya Meyer!
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Recipe: Cinnamon Toast French Toast
As the author wrote about this recipe, ““Piles of buttery, cinnamon and caramelized sugar-crusted toast fan out in a pan before absorbing a simple vanilla ...
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Save the Date: Northwest Friendship Potlatch
Please RSVP for the Northwest Friendship Potlatch, to be held Saturday, Nov. 9 in Puyallup, Washington.
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast Cancer Awareness Month provides an opportunity to increase awareness of breast cancer and help those affected by the disease.
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Fourth Quarter Distributions
CST distributions in the amount of $10.51/share will be mailed or directly deposited Tuesday, Dec. 10. Elders' Settlement Trust distributions of $450 will be mailed ...
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Anchorage Plastic Bag Ban
Effective Sept. 15, Anchorage retailers stopped providing plastic bags to shoppers.
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Save the Date: CIRI Holiday Craft Bazaar
CIRI’s Holiday Craft Bazaar will host approximately 60 Alaska Native artists selling an array of unique handmade items, including beadwork, carvings, clothing, jewelry, woven baskets ...
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Alaska Contends with a Busy Wildland Fire Season
If you looked outside your window this summer, you know that Alaska faced an extremely active fire season.
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September is National Preparedness Month
Prepare now to have the tools and plans in place to make it on your own, no matter where you are when disaster strikes.
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Descendant Spotlight: Caleb King
CIRI descendant Caleb King lives in the Midwest, but his heart belongs to Alaska.
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Native Village of Eklutna Unveils Interpretive Wayside
Representatives from CIRI were pleased to accept an invitation from the Native Village of Eklutna for the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Interpretive Wayside art installation ...
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Nonprofit Spotlight: Alaska Native Heritage Center
A gathering place where Alaska Native cultures are nurtured and shared with visitors from all over the state and the world, for 20 years the ...
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CIRI Summer Interns Showcase
On Friday, Aug. 16, CIRI’s summer interns shared with CIRI staff and several Board members all they learned this summer.
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Recovery Through Adventure
Adventure therapy is having a moment. Increasing studies show that it holds benefits for people experiencing trauma, alcoholism, abuse—even gaming addiction.
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Recipe: Easy Apple Crisp
This easy apple crisp is made the old-fashioned way, like grandma used to make.
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Save the Date: 2019 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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Save the Date: CIRI’s Annual Holiday Craft Bazaar
CIRI's Holiday Craft Bazaar will be held 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 in Anchorage.
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Save the Date: 2019 Annual AFN Convention
The 2019 Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) Convention will be held Thursday, Oct. 17 through Saturday, Oct. 19 in Fairbanks, Alaska.
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Second Annual CIRI C3 Experience Bigger and Better than Before
Whether delving into Alaska Native culture, preparing for college or figuring out what it takes to make it in the “real world,” participants at the ...
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CIRI Settlement Trust: Third Quarter Update
On Aug. 1, the CST Board of Trustees approved shareholder distributions from the third quarter onward to be paid from the CST.
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You can Help Reduce CIRI’s Environmental Impact
From the comfort of their own homes, shareholders can read the latest CIRI news, update their mailing addresses and other contact information, RSVP for events ...
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Shareholder-Owned Business
Beaver Tales Coffee is owned by original CIRI shareholder Fredrick Dean Bell.
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National Immunization Awareness Month
A program of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Immunization Awareness Month is held each August to highlight the importance of vaccination ...
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CIRI Summer Interns Help Out at Knik Culture Camp
On July 9, CIRI summer interns Rachel Crosley, Ainsley Fullmer, Aubrey Nay and Jordyn Ransom drove out to assist Knik Tribal Council with its annual ...
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Update: Alaska Native Veterans Land Allotment
Eligible veterans asked to update addresses ASAP; VA to provide list of potential applicants by Sept. 19.
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North Wind Group Opens New Office in Guam
CIRI subsidiary North Wind Group’s new office in Guam was commemorated Feb. 7 with an open house and partner outreach, which included a traditional Chamorro ...
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Recipe: Rhubarb BBQ Sauce
As the author wrote about this recipe, “Use to baste chicken, ribs, pork chops, or seafood on the grill, make pulled pork in the slow ...
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Annual Check Program Change: Checks to Issue in September
To address the problems associated with owners of fractional or small amounts of CIRI stock not cashing their checks, some years back, CIRI implemented an ...
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A Message from the CIRI Board of Directors
The CIRI Board of Directors has been closely monitoring the actions of Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy’s administration since he took office just over eight months ...
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Meet CIRI’s 2019 Summer Interns
As part of CIRI’s company-wide recommitment to deliver benefits that allow shareholders and descendants an opportunity to advance in their careers and lives, in 2015, ...
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CIRI Shareholder Selected to Chair Alaska Human Rights Commission
In April, CIRI shareholder Alice “Debbie” Fullenwider was appointed chair of the Alaska Human Rights Commission.
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Descendant Spotlight: Rachel Crosley
CIRI descendant Rachel Crosley dedicates two hours per week to the Fairbanks, Alaska, chapter of Girls Who Code, a nonprofit organization that seeks to support ...
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Fireweed Business Center Window Replacement Project
The Fireweed Business Center, CIRI’s corporate headquarters in midtown Anchorage, is an elegant, energy-efficient building that promotes productivity in a comfortable and controllable work environment. ...
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In Touch: College Acceptance
Congratulations to CIRI descendant Jon Brower, who was recently offered admission to Utah State University.
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SCF Hosts Nuka System of Care Conference
Health care leaders from around the world gathered June 17-21 in Anchorage to attend Southcentral Foundation’s ninth annual Nuka System of Care Conference.
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CIRI Executes Lease for Exploration of Johnson Tract Mineral Deposit
On May 21, CIRI entered into a lease agreement with Constantine Metal Resources Ltd. that authorizes exploration of a gold- and zinc-rich deposit in a ...
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Shining a Light on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
In the U.S., violence against Indigenous women has reached unprecedented levels.
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Recipe: Grilled Corn on the Cob
This easy, crowd-pleasing summer recipe is perfect for your next outdoor barbecue.
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New Shareholder Participation Committee Members
Please join CIRI in welcoming the following new adult SPC members, whose terms will expire June 2022.
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Chief Simeon Chickalusion Potlatch 2019
In honor of Chief Chickalusion and the residents of Susitna Station, a potlatch featuring food, music, dance and prizes will be held Saturday, Aug. 3 ...
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Save the Date: 2019 Color of Justice
A law-related education program designed to promote diversity in the legal profession and judiciary, 2019 Color of Justice will be held Sept. 26-27 in Anchorage. ...
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Alaska’s Future
Along with many Alaskans, CIRI leadership has been closely monitoring the Alaska State Legislature and the governor’s work on the fiscal year 2020 budget.
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Beetle-Killed Spruce Trees Available for Harvest
Alaskans may now receive permits to harvest beetle-killed timber from select state lands as firewood for personal use.
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CIRI Settlement Trust Passes by Sizeable Margin
At the 2019 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, shareholders voted to create the CIRI Settlement Trust.
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‘Molly of Denali’ Premieres July 15 on PBS
“Molly of Denali” holds the distinction of being the first nationally distributed children’s series in the U.S. to feature an Alaska Native lead character.
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Meet CIRI’s New Board Chair
Following the 2019 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on June 1, the CIRI Board of Directors elected Douglas W. Fifer (Tlingit) as Board chair.
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Descendant Spotlight: Stephen Foster
“When you draw on baleen, everything you see is white, as opposed to pencil and paper, where everything you draw is black. You have to ...
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The CIRI Foundation has Moved!
As of June 6, The CIRI Foundation has a new physical and mailing address.
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Recipe: Blueberry and Honey-Yogurt Popsicles
As the author wrote about this recipe,“If you prefer tart and tangy to overtly sweet, skip the honey and add more lemon juice."
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2019 Election Results
Certified results show that CIRI shareholders re-elected five incumbent directors to the CIRI Board of Directors at the company’s 2019 Annual Meeting.
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2019 Annual Meeting Prize Winners
The 2019 Annual Meeting of Shareholders included cash prize drawings for shareholders who submitted a valid proxy by the proxy deadline.
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eVote Prize Winners
For the first time ever, shareholders had the option of completing an electronic proxy using CIRI’s web-based proxy system.
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2019 Early Bird Prize Winners
To ensure a quorum was achieved for the 2019 Annual Meeting, the Early Bird Prize Drawings sought to reward shareholders who submitted a valid proxy ...
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Calculating 7(j) Distributions
How does CIRI pay its resource revenue distributions? To answer this question, the Raven’s Circle recently sat down with Rhonda Oliver, vice president, CIRI corporate ...
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Shareholder Spotlight: Taylor Donovan
A love of Alaska and a passion for helping others shaped the career path of CIRI shareholder Taylor Donovan.
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CIRI Gifted Original Benny Benson Alaska Flag
A big “thank you” to shareholder Edward Brown, who recently donated an original Benny Benson Alaska flag to CIRI.
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The CIRI Foundation Scholarship and Grant Deadlines
Information about TCF's general scholarship, vocational training and internship program deadlines.
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Recipe: Quick Fruit and Nut Bread
As the author wrote about this recipe, “We serve this bread many ways, but I love to slather on a cream cheese-honey spread and fresh ...
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In Touch: Launch of Nonprofit
Congratulations to CIRI shareholder Jeff Hurlburt Jr., who recently founded Dena'ina Gym Inc.
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Grand Opening of Eklutna Village Clinic
The Native Village of Eklutna and Southcentral Foundation officially opened the newly expanded Eklutna Village Clinic on March 15.
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Alaska Native Heritage Center Celebrates 20 Years
To help raise money for its education and cultural-preservation programs, ANHC celebrated its 20-year anniversary with a fundraiser brunch April 20.
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2019 ANHC Summer Schedule
The Alaska Native Heritage Center is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 12 to mid-September.
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Former Peak Oilfield Service President and CEO Passes Away at 66
Michael O’Connor, who served as president and CEO of Peak Oilfield Service Company 1987-2014, passed away Jan. 31.
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Second Quarter Distributions
Elders’ Settlement Trust payments will be mailed/directly deposited June 14. Second quarter dividends will be mailed/directly deposited June 28.
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Hepatitis Awareness Month
Viral hepatitis is a leading cause of liver cancer and liver transplants. Millions of Americans are living with chronic hepatitis, and most do not know ...
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CIRI Delivers Solid Financial Performance in 2018
2018 proved an exciting and challenging year for CIRI that ultimately resulted in solid financial performance.
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CIRI Settlement Trust
On Oct. 17, 2018, the CIRI Board of Directors approved an action to place a resolution before the CIRI shareholders at the 2019 Annual Meeting ...
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Recipe: Zucchini Brownies
As the author wrote about this recipe, “The zucchini naturally holds water, which releases as it bakes, giving the brownies that fudgy texture that many ...
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A Seat at the Table for Everyone
CITC's Tribal Youth Symposium brings together representatives from every corner of the Cook Inlet region to collaborate and share their best practices for working with ...
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Shareholder Spotlight: Darla Graham
CIRI shareholder Darla Graham (Yup’ik) grew up with CIRI and is largely to thank for launching many of the company's youth programs.
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2019 Annual Meeting Early Bird and eVote Prizes
Shareholders whose proxies (for any proxy holder or candidate) are received on the deadline date for a particular drawing will be eligible for that drawing ...
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Save the Date: 2019 Northwest Information Meeting, Annual Meeting of Shareholders
The Northwest Information Meeting will be held Saturday, May 11 in Shoreline, Wash. The 2019 Annual Meeting will be held Saturday, June 1 in Puyallup, ...
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Guide to the 2018 Annual Report
CIRI recently released its 2018 Annual Report, which summarizes the company's performance last year.
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2019 Shareholder, Elder and Youth Award Nominations
CIRI is accepting nominations for the 2019 awards to be presented at the CIRI and The CIRI Foundation Friendship Potlatches this fall.
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CIRI Increases Ownership in CINGSA
Playing a vital role in ensuring sufficient year-round gas supplies for Southcentral Alaska, Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA) is an underground gas storage ...
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CDC Urges Immunization Amid Current Measles Outbreak
Measles is a highly contagious, infectious, viral disease, and outbreaks have recently occurred in California, Minnesota, New York and Washington State.
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Shareholder Spotlight: Kyla Morris
Now in her sixth year with The CIRI Foundation, CIRI shareholder Kyla Morris (Unangan) works with a “small but mighty team.”
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North Wind Recognized for “Excellent” Performance
For the evaluation period Oct. 27, 2017, through Oct. 26, 2018, North Wind Solutions earned 97 percent of the fee for which it was eligible ...
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2019 CIRI Summer Internship Application Period Now Open
CIRI is now accepting applications for its 2019 Summer Internship program.
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CIRI Executive Explains Importance of Alaska Port Project to Audience in Washington, D.C.
Anchorage has struggled for years with how to finance repairs to the aging Port of Alaska, the state’s premier cargo import terminal located in Anchorage.
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Traditional Recipe: Seal Soup
This traditional seal soup recipe is courtesy of the Alaska Native Medical Center.
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CIRI Next Gen
CIRI's Next Gen story inspires us to continue to evolve alongside our shareholders and descendants, and to provide meaningful opportunities for years to come.
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Next Gen Day Revamped for 2019
Now in its fifth year, CIRI Shareholder Engagement Senior Manager Darla Graham decided Take the Next Generation to Work Day needed a facelift.
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Next Gen Day Pop-Up Art Contest
In conjunction with 2019 Next Gen Day, CIRI hosted a pop-up art contest.
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Shareholder Spotlight: Max Dolchok Jr.
Most kids dread going to the orthodontist, but it was quite the opposite for CIRI shareholder Maxim “Max” Ricardo Dolchok Jr.
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February is National Children’s Dental Health Month
Dental decay is the most common chronic childhood disease in the U.S., and rates are even more prevalent among Alaska Native children.
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CIRI in the Community: Dale Tran New Year’s Day of Giving
Kaladi Brothers Coffee President Tim Gravel describes the company’s Dale Tran’s New Year’s Day of Giving as a “catalyst for community and a way to ...
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Dividend and Resource Revenue Distribution 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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SCF Helping Lead Study on Precision Medicine
A group of researchers is working on a study to take a broad look at how precision medicine could be used to benefit the health ...
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Recipe: Herbed Gnocchi and Mushrooms for Two
As the author wrote about this recipe, “What makes this dinner for two stand out is how everything comes together (spoiler alert: fast and easy!), ...
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‘Fighter in Velvet Gloves’
Alaska Native civil rights leader Elizabeth Peratrovich (Tlingit) has been chosen as the subject for a biography by Alaskan author Annie Boochever.
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Save the Date: 2019 Information and Annual Meetings
CIRI's 2019 Information Meetings will take place April 20 in Anchorage, Alaska; April 27 in Kenai, Alaska; and May 11 in Shoreline, Wash. The Annual ...
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KBC 2019 Alaska Native Art Auction
This annual fundraising event and celebration of Alaska Native culture features artwork by Alaska Native artists from throughout the state.
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2019 CIRI C3 Experience
With the goal of fostering leadership skills and helping prepare shareholders and descendants ages 15 to 19 for college and careers, the CIRI C3 Experience ...
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Banner Year for CIRI Subsidiary North Wind Group
Strong financials, new office locations, and numerous awards and industry recognition – 2018 proved a banner year for CIRI subsidiary North Wind Group.
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North Wind Joint Venture Awarded Contract for Mercury Treatment Plant
North Wind Construction recently won a four-year DOE contract to build a mercury treatment facility at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tenn.
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Shareholder Spotlight: Jennifer Showalter Yeoman
As a foster parent, CIRI shareholder Jennifer Showalter Yeoman (Dena’ina Athabascan) has made it her life’s mission to help stem the tide of intergenerational trauma ...
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CLDC Joint Venture Receives Award
On Nov. 15, 2018, the Merritt I-66 Business Park development received the “Best Research and Development/Industrial/Flex Project Award."
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In Touch: Graduation Announcement
Congratulations to Jacob LaQua, who graduated magna cum laude with a degree in computer software engineering on June 15, 2018.
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$1,000 Stock Will Prize Drawing Winners
To encourage shareholders to return a valid will on CIRI’s new Stock Will form, CIRI first announced in September that it would conduct a special ...
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First Quarter Shareholder Distributions
First quarter Elders’ Settlement Trust payments of $450 will be distributed on March 8. First quarter shareholder dividend amounts are typically confirmed before the date ...
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Recipe: Best Homemade Hot Chocolate
As the author wrote about this recipe, “This rich and creamy hot chocolate has intense chocolate flavor and is super easy to make.”
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2018 CIRI Shareholder Tax Info
IRS 1099 forms for the 2018 tax year will be mailed to shareholders on Jan. 31, 2019.
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Southcentral Foundation’s 22nd Annual Gathering
SCF's 22nd Annual Gathering will take place Feb. 2 in Anchorage.
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