CIRI Year-End Updates
2020 has proven a challenging year for well-managed businesses throughout Alaska and across our nation.
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Shareholder Spotlight: Richard Perry
Original CIRI enrollee Richard Perry (Yup’ik and Athabascan) describes himself as an artist, writer and storyteller.
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Interested in Serving on the CIRI Board of Directors?
Voting CIRI shareholders 18+ years of age are invited to apply to serve on the CIRI Board of Directors.
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2020 Tax Information
CIRI IRS Forms 1099 for the 2020 tax year will be mailed no later than Feb. 1, 2021.
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In Touch: Veterans Day Tribute
In honor of Veterans Day, the Alaska National Guard Public Affairs office published an article about Sgt. Herbert Alex entitled “Sgt. 1st Class Herbert Alex: ...
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2020 AFN Award Recipients
Each year, the Alaska Federation of Natives awards honor Native and non-Native leaders in recognition of their dedicated efforts to serving the Native community.
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Coming Soon: Cultures of CIRI and Virtual Mentoring Program
CIRI is rolling out two exciting new web-based programs in early 2021— Cultures of CIRI and virtual mentoring.
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2021 CIRI Calendar Photo Contest
Congratulations to the winners of the 2021 CIRI calendar photo contest!
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Recipe: Salmon Mousse
As the author wrote about this recipe, “An easy-to-make, delicious salmon mousse, not too rich and quite flavorful. Perfect for spreading on crackers and crudité ...
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Qenek Portal Enhancements
CIRI’s Qenek portal is a free online resource that provides easy access to a wealth of news, information and forms, while also offering the convenience ...
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Reminder: CIRI Holiday Closure
In observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, CIRI will be closed Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020, through Friday, Jan. 1, 2021.
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Statement Issued in Support of ANCs Receiving CARES Act Funding
On Sept. 25, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit ruled that Alaska Native corporations are ineligible for CARES Act funding.
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Apply Now: 2021 Virtual Next Gen Day
Shareholders and descendants 10 years through high-school age are invited to apply to participate in CIRI’s 2021 Next Gen Day, which will be held virtually. ...
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Shareholder Spotlight: Clara Amidon
CIRI shareholder Clara Amidon (Yup’ik and Unangan) never dreamed she’d be teaching virtually during a pandemic.
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2021 Board Recruitment
The CIRI Nominating Committee is seeking CIRI shareholders interested in nomination to the 2021 CIRI Board of Directors’ candidate slate.
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2020 Virtual Potlatch
In lieu of our annual in-person gatherings, please join CIRI for a virtual Friendship Potlatch!
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Nonprofit Spotlight: Koahnic Broadcast Corporation
As the media center for Alaska Native and Native American voices, Koahnic Broadcast Corporation delivers music programming, news and popular shows to a broad listenership ...
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In Touch: First Moose
CIRI shareholder Fred Elvsaas Jr. is pleased to announce that his son, Isaiah, recently completed his first successful moose hunt.
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In Touch: Graduation
Original CIRI shareholder Sharon and Mark John are pleased to announce the graduation of their daughter, Helen, from Central Washington University.
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In Touch: In Memoriam
Original CIRI shareholder Charlene Alex Shaginaw recently completed a project honoring her father, the late Herbert Alex.
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In Touch: Recognition
Congratulations to shareholder Sonja Gwendolyn (Joseph) Fulgham, who was recently featured in MotherWit Magazine.
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In Touch: Vote!
Original CIRI shareholder Elaine Stefanowicz (Inupiaq) is proud to wear her “I’m Alaska Native – I Vote” button.
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October: Celebrating Our Alaska Native Heritage
Alaska Native people have much to celebrate during the month of October!
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2020 CIRI Elder, Shareholder and Youth Awards
Congratulations to Elder of the Year Virginia Wolf, Shareholder of the Year Tammy Ashley, and Youth Recognition Award recipient Aleshanee Nikita!
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2020 Youth Art Contest Winners
Congratulations to our 2020 Youth Art Contest award recipients!
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Youth Educational Incentive Prize Winners
To encourage youth to attend and excel at school, CIRI conducts twice-yearly prize drawings for students in grades 7-12 who maintain a GPA of 3.5 ...
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U.S. Court Rules ANCs Ineligible for CARES Act Funding
On Sept. 25, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit ruled that Alaska Native corporations are ineligible for CARES Act funding.
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Missing: More than 550 Alaska Native Veterans Eligible for Federal Land
Readers may recall earlier Raven’s Circle articles that referenced the John D. Dingell Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act, which contains a provision to help ...
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Notice of Stock Forfeiture
The following notices of forfeiture are for potential heirs to the stock estates of CIRI shareholders who have been deceased for more than 10 years, ...
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Urgent Request: Respond to the 2020 U.S. Census!
The U.S. Census Bureau has announced it will wrap up the survey Sept. 30, a month sooner than previously expected.
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CARES Act Funding Update
The CARES Act was passed by Congress on March 27, 2020. Soon after a lawsuit was filed challenging the right of Alaska Native corporations, like ...
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CIRI Invests in Wood Biomass Fuel Enterprise
Earlier this year, CIRI became an investor in the Enviva Holdings wood biomass fuel enterprise.
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2020 CIRI Friendship Potlatches Cancelled
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, CIRI’s 2020 Friendship Potlatches have been cancelled.
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Shareholder Spotlight: Eric Watson
Even during a global pandemic, CIRI shareholder Eric Watson is committed to helping the eight federally recognized tribes within the Cook Inlet region collaborate and ...
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Registration and Vote-by-Mail Reminder
Alaskans have through Oct. 3 to register to vote or update any outdated voter registration information for this year’s general election, which will take place ...
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Get Out the Native Vote Becomes CITC Affiliate
There has arguably never been a more important time for Alaska Native voters to make their voices heard.
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Recipe: Strawberry-Rhubarb Crumb Bars
As the author wrote about this recipe, “These bars have an irresistible crumb topping and a gooey fruit filling. It’s the perfect dessert to make ...
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August is National Immunization Awareness Month
Ensuring that routine vaccination is maintained or reinitiated during the COVID-19 pandemic is essential for protecting individuals and communities from vaccine-preventable diseases and outbreaks.
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Nonprofit Spotlight
With its mission of building strong foundations with Alaska Native families through Alaska Native cultures and education, Cook Inlet Native Head Start provides children a ...
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CIRI Calendar Photo Contest for 2021
CIRI is seeking high-resolution electronic photos from shareholders and descendants for use in the 2021 CIRI calendar.
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Get Out the Native Vote
This is a big election year in Alaska, with multiple state ballot measures, a U.S. Senate seat, a U.S. House seat and most of the ...
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Your 2020 U.S. Census Questions Answered
If you’re confused or have questions about the 2020 U.S. Census, you’re not alone!
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CIRI Updates
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, CIRI is focused on innovation, identifying opportunities and defining new ways of working.
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2020 Board Election Results
Preliminary results indicate that CIRI shareholders re-elected five incumbent directors to the CIRI Board of Directors.
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Vietnam Veterans Allotment Update
You may recall earlier Raven’s Circle articles that referenced the John D. Dingell Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act, which contains a provision to help ...
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SPC Terms Extended
The terms of currently serving SPC members have been extended an additional year.
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Shareholder Spotlight: Amber Christensen Fullmer
CIRI shareholder Amber Christensen Fullmer (Inupiaq) decided to mark her hands and arms with traditional lines because, as a mixed-race person, “I could step out ...
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Alaskans May Now Apply Online to Vote by Mail
Alaskans may now apply online for absentee ballots, making it easier to vote by mail in the 2020 primary and general elections.
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Recipe: Smokey Moose Meatballs
As the author wrote about this recipe, “If you don’t live in Alaska, never fear—you can use ground beef in this recipe with great results.”
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2020 U.S. Census Reminder
Every Alaskan who responds to the Census increases the amount of money and resources we have to care for each other and Alaska for the ...
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Changes to CIRI’s Recreational Use Permitting Policy
Kenai Peninsula moose and bear hunting permits now available exclusively to CIRI shareholders and descendants.
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Vote Your Proxy
Online voting at vote.ciri.com is quick and easy, allows shareholders to vote anytime, anywhere (even when social distancing), and is more environmentally friendly.
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Shareholder Spotlight: Cynthia Demientieff
A family tragedy at a young age set CIRI shareholder Cynthia Demientieff on a lifelong path of helping others.
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UPDATE: CIRI Information Meetings and Annual Meeting of Shareholders
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and in the interest of everyone’s health and safety, CIRI has cancelled its in-person 2020 spring Information Meetings and Annual ...
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Descendant Spotlight: LeeAnn Cooper Garrick
When LeeAnn Cooper Garrick was a young teen, her father picked her up after school one day and took her to the Bureau of Indian ...
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Update: CIRI Settlement Trust
At the 2019 CIRI Annual Meeting, shareholders voted to establish the CIRI Settlement Trust.
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President’s Message: COVID-19 Update
CIRI takes our responsibility to the well-being of our employees, shareholders and the community very seriously.
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San Antonio Real Estate Milestones Achieved
Two CIRI Land Development Company (CLDC) subdivisions—Escondido North and Ladera—achieved important milestones in 2019.
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2020 CIRI C3 Experience
The CIRI C3 Experience is an overnight camp that brings together young CIRI shareholders and descendants to foster leadership skills and help prepare them for ...
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Direct Deposit Vouchers to be Discontinued
Beginning with the March 2020 distributions, paper vouchers will no longer be mailed to shareholders who receive their payments via direct deposit.
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Save the Date: 2020 Information and Annual Meetings
CIRI Information Meetings will be held April 18 in Anchorage; April 25 in Kenai, Alaska; and May 9 in Puyallup, Wash. The Annual Meeting of ...
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Shareholder Spotlight: Rhonda Shelford Jansen
CIRI shareholder Rhonda Shelford Jansen’s art may evoke images of the past, but it took coming into her own as an adult and evolving past ...
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Nonprofit Spotlight: Cook Inlet Tribal Council
Offering a broad spectrum of services, Cook Inlet Tribal Council helps AN/AI people reach their full potential through education and employment services, family preservation and ...
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Practice Makes Progress
CIRI shareholder Tim Chuitt credits Cook Inlet Tribal Council with helping him rebuild his own life—and save the life of a child.
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Recipe: Creamy Salmon Pasta and Spinach
As the author wrote about this recipe, “Simple yet impressive, this is a perfect recipe for a date night at home."
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2020 Farewell Sheep Hunting Permits
As in previous years, recreational use permits will be issued for access to portions of the Farewell area for Dall sheep hunting in 2020.
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First Quarter Distributions
First quarter CST Elders Distributions will be distributed March 13. First quarter CST Distributions will be distributed March 31. Resource revenue, or 7(j), payments will ...
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2020 Next Gen Day
Thank you to the young CIRI shareholders and descendants who attended Next Gen Day, held Jan. 20 at CIRI’s corporate offices in Anchorage!
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New Quarterly eNewsletter Prize Drawing
To increase participation, quarterly prize drawings are conducted from the names of shareholders enrolled in CIRI’s eNewsletter Program who have valid email and mailing addresses ...
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Outstanding Year for CIRI Subsidiary North Wind Group
2019 proved to be another exceptional year for CIRI subsidiary North Wind Group, with record-breaking financials, a new office location, prestigious safety awards and recognition ...
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Q&A with NWG President and CEO Chris Leichtweis
Christopher (Chris) Leichtweis serves as president and CEO of the North Wind Group. We sat down to talk with him about his role and what ...
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Shareholder Spotlight: Clinton Ray Lageson
Though CIRI shareholder Clinton Ray Lageson spends much of his time collaborating with and advocating for Alaska Native and American Indian people across the U.S., ...
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Donate to Pick.Click.Give. Beginning Jan. 1
While applying for their Alaska Permanent Fund Dividends online, Alaskans may choose to Pick.Click.Give. to eligible charitable and educational organizations.
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CIRI Board Member Conferred Honorary Degree
Congratulations to CIRI Board Vice Chair Margaret “Margie” L. Brown, who received a fall 2019 honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from the University of ...
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CIHA Celebrates Ch’anikna Commons Grand Opening
Cook Inlet Housing Authority held a grand opening celebration for its newest family housing development, Ch’anikna Commons, on Sept. 24, 2019.
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Recipe: Glowing Green Smoothie
As the author wrote about this recipe, “Vegan and packed full of healthy ingredients, this smoothie is filling enough for breakfast or great as an ...
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Board Write-in Candidate Information due Feb. 19
As in the past, all shareholders interested in running for the CIRI Board of Directors as write-in candidates will have an opportunity to submit their ...
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Southcentral Foundation 23rd Annual Gathering
Southcentral Foundation's 23rd Annual Gathering will be held Saturday, Feb. 8 in Anchorage.
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The Nat’uh Service Center has Reopened
After more than a year away, most Cook Inlet Tribal Council programs have returned or will soon be returning to the Nat’uh Service Center in ...
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2019 CIRI Shareholder Tax Information
IRS 1099 forms for the 2019 tax year will be mailed to shareholders on Jan. 31, 2020.
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Junior Native Youth Olympics
Junior Native Youth Olympics will be held Feb. 14-16 in Anchorage.
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