Alaska Native Heritage Center strives for language data
Effort aimed at helping to revitalize indigenous languages
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Koahnic announces the 2013 Alaska Native Art Auction
Donations sought to support Native programming
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CIRI Nominating Committee seeks applicants for the 2013 Board slate
The CIRI Nominating Committee seeks CIRI shareholders interested in being considered for nomination for the 2013 CIRI Board of Directors’ candidate slate. To be considered ...
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2013 Dividend payments
CIRI’s dividend policy states that the total CIRI dividend payment to shareholders in any given year is equal to 3.5 percent of total shareholders’ equity, ...
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2012 Stock will prize winners
The winner of the November 2012 Stock Will Participation Prize was Leroy Blaine Hoeldt. As announced in September, in addition to the monthly drawing, shareholders ...
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Stock will prize drawing eligibility update
Because share fractions create a disproportionate increase in administrative costs and burden, CIRI’s Board of Directors established a policy, effective June 1, 2012, to freeze ...
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The CIRI Foundation joins other CIRI nonprofits to benefit from Pick.Click.Give.
Alaskans can easily donate when applying for the PFD
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Football champ for Alaska medium schools
Cameron Grothe was part of the winning 2012 Soldotna High School football team in the Alaska football state championship game in October. Grothe was selected ...
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Koahnic appoints three new directors
Schutt, Call and Storer join the Koahnic board of directors
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CITC seeks 300 volunteers, Project Homeless Connect
Cook Inlet Tribal Council (CITC) is seeking more than 300 volunteers to help make Project Homeless Connect (PHC) a success. The annual project brings people ...
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SCF hosts Russian Christmas celebration
Southcentral Foundation and the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium will celebrate Russian Christmas on Monday, Jan. 7, 2013 at 2 p.m., in the Alaska Native ...
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A word from the president: Passing the baton
By: Margie Brown, CIRI president and chief executive officer Dear Fellow Shareholders: In just a few days, the baton will pass from me to Sophie ...
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Fire Island photo contest winner
Lee Hamerski of Anchorage submitted a winning entry to CIRI and the Renewable Energy Alaska Project’s Fire Island Photo Contest, and won a trip for ...
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CIRI creates IT career pathways
Program to help CIRI shareholders, Alaska Native people reach career goals through technology training
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Economic summit hosted by CIRI
Southcentral Alaska region stakeholders network, identify growth opportunities
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Andersen, Murphy, Shaginoff win Stock Will Prizes
The winners for the August, September and October 2012 Stock Will Participation Prizes are Kevin Ray Andersen, Robin Ann Murphy and Burt Shaginoff, respectively. To ...
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CIRI recognizes CIRI Shareholder, Elder Shareholder of the Year
Shareholders B. Agnes Brown and Ernie "Big Bear" Berestoff honored at potlatches
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Thank you to potlatch contributors
CIRI and The CIRI Foundation are grateful to the organizations and individuals that contributed to the 2012 Friendship Potlatches held in October. Tyonek Native Corporation, ...
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CIHA celebrates grand opening of Loussac Place
CIHA celebrates grand opening of Loussac Place New development revives neighborhood
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Gov. Parnell names ANHC’s Annette Evans Smith to Alaska Native Language Council
Council advises governor, legislature on Native language programs, policies, projects
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Shareholder promotion
CIRI is pleased to announce the promotion of CIRI shareholder Cheryl Bailey to CIRI corporate accountant, energy and resources. Bailey began her career with CIRI ...
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Shareholder earns second MBA
CIRI shareholder Dorothy Anagick received a master’s degree in Government Contracts from The George Washington University School of Business on May 4 in Washington, D.C. ...
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Shareholder celebrates graduation, promotion, anniversary
CIRI shareholder Marina Haynes graduated from the University of Alaska Anchorage Dental Hygiene Program in May. She was promoted from dental assistant to dental hygienist ...
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Descendant graduates
CIRI descendant and The CIRI Foundation recipient Joel Isaak graduated from the University of Alaska Fairbanks with a bachelor of fine arts in sculpture on ...
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Shareholder accepts position with subsidiary
CIRI shareholder Jack Razo was hired as an assistant property manager with Pacific Tower Properties Management Inc., a CIRI company. He is the acting lead ...
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CIRI Golf Classic is a hole-in-one for local nonprofits
Fundraising event benefits The Children's Lunchbox and YWCA Youth Program
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Dividend, Elders’ payment news
CIRI will mail or directly deposit the fourth quarter 2012 dividend of $9.93 per share on Dec. 7. Shareholders who own 100 shares of stock ...
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Weldin Construction honored by military
Renovation of military fuels laboratory recognized
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Komakhuk, Jones, James win Stock Will Prizes
The winners for the May, June and July 2012 Stock Will Participation Prizes are Jeffrey A. Komakhuk, Roland Paul Jones and Larry Noel James, respectively. To ...
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Miss WEIO 2012
CIRI descendant Rosemary “Utuana” Berg was crowned Miss WEIO in the 2012 World Eskimo- Indian Olympics (WEIO) Pageant. She represented Point Hope, Alaska as “Miss Tikigaq.” ...
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Fire Island Wind online, generating power
Wind farm expected to cut Chugach natural gas consumption
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CIRI signs exploration agreement with Apache
New 3-D seismic technology to locate oil, natural gas on CIRI estate
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North Wind recognized nationally
Receives top environmental award for fourth consecutive year
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Seal harvest
CIRI descendant Andy Piscoya harvested his first seal near Nome on May 20. Piscoya is the youngest son of CIRI shareholder Annette and her husband Kooper ...
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CIRI dividend, Elders’ payment
CIRI will mail or directly deposit its third quarter 2012 dividend of $8.48 per share on Sept. 28. Shareholders who own 100 shares of stock ...
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Nominations sough for shareholder, Edler shareholder of the year, AFN awards
Shareholders must submit choices by Sept. 13 CIRI is seeking nominations for its 2012 CIRI Shareholder of the Year Award and the 2012 CIRI Elder ...
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Russian River land conveyed
CIRI, tribal, government agencies to manage cultural district near river confluence
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Early Bird prize winners
The following CIRI shareholders won 2012 Early Bird cash prizes. Shareholders became eligible for the Early Bird drawing when a valid proxy (for any proxy ...
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Fire Island Wind update
Construction of Southcentral Alaska’s first utility-scale wind farm is ahead of schedule, and CIRI expects the project to begin producing power in September. CIRI has ...
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Tikahtnu Commons construction underway
Workers started construction on three new Tikahtnu Commons buildings in June. Old Navy will move into a 15,000-square-foot store being built between PetSmart and Lowe’s. ...
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ANHC’s student interns are cultural ambassadors
Summer program builds pride, boosts graduation rates
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Southcentral Foundation’s primary care center to open on Aug. 29
Benteh Nuutah opening ahead of schedule
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North Wind news
North Wind Construction Services LLC began work on a mine reclamation project outside Helena, Mont. in July. North Wind Construction Services is excavating and transporting ...
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North Wind to provide services at top Army site
Yuma Proving Ground offers extreme natural environment for military training
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CIRI descendants graduate
CIRI descendants Erica and Jessica Curtis graduated on June 10 from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, with bachelor degrees in animal health science. They are the daughters ...
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New graduate
CIRI shareholder Peter DuBois will graduate with a master’s degree in American Indian Studies from the University of California, Los Angeles this summer. He is ...
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CIRI Board names next president
Sophie Minich to take reins after Margie Brown retirement in Jan. 2012
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CIHA awarded grant to benefit Loussac Place
In early May, Cook Inlet Housing Authority (CIHA) was notified that it received a Rasmuson Foundation Tier 1 Grant of up to $25,000 to be ...
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Help locate missing shareholders
The following CIRI shareholders do not have a current mailing address on record and should fill out the change of address form at CIRI’s offices, ...
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KNBA broadcasts special radio series
In May, KNBA produced and broadcast a special radio series, “Climate Change and Alaska Natives,” looking at how climate change issues are being faced by ...
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CIRI Spotlight: Shareholders Angela Blue, Kristy Deacon
Mother and daughter make difference at Alaska Native Cultural Charter School
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Fire Island wind project construction underway
Southcentral Alaska's first utility-scale wind project expected to be commissioned in fall
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CIRI dividend, Elders’ payment news
CIRI will mail or directly deposit its second quarter 2012 dividend of $8.48 per share on June 29. Shareholders who own 100 shares of stock ...
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Award winner
CIRI descendant Linda Reinert received a Spirit of Youth Award from the Communities Mobilizing for Change on Alcohol coalition for her exemplary volunteer service. Reinert ...
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Alaska Native Charter School beats odds
Partnerships, dedicated staff and volunteers create success
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CIRI acquires Cruz Energy Services, Cruz Marine
Companies welcomed to CIRI's family of businesses
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CLDC and Weidner team acquire Alta Phoenix Lofts
CIRI Land Development Co. (CLDC) and Dean Weidner of Weidner Apartment Homes purchased the Alta Phoenix Lofts in downtown Phoenix, Ariz. in March. The property ...
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Ellen Paneok inducted into Alaska Women’s Hall of Fame
Shareholder was first Alaska Native commercial and Bush pilot
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Margie Brown honored with 2012 ATHENA Award
Susan Anderson of TCF inducted into ATHENA Society
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CIHA’s Loussac Place accepting applications
Townhouse-style homes offer easy access to downtown, midtown
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CITC to host 42nd annual NYO games
Games celebrate traditional competition and Alaska's cultural diversity
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CIRI invests in Weldin Construction
Shareholder-owned business now part of CIRI's government contracting portfolio
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Alaska Supreme Court reinstates fraud verdict against Ellsworth
AIC, CIRI, Nabors reputations' vindicated in ruling ending 7-year legal battle
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CIRI partners invest in large-scale wind energy Outside
Capistrano Wind Partners created to acquire and operate a portfolio of wind projects
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Succession planning is one of the most important duties of
Succession planning is one of the most important duties of the CIRI Board of Directors. Last September, the Board began succession planning discussions after President ...
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PFD application period
The 2012 Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) application period ends at 11:59 p.m., Saturday, March 31. Alaskans can help support nonprofits they care about by opting ...
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North Wind president named a Woman of the Year
The Idaho Business Review named North Wind President and CEO Sylvia Medina a 2012 Woman of the Year. Medina was honored along with other Women ...
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CIRI Board halts share fractionalization
Shareholders encouraged to consider whether their stock wills require updating
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South Anchorage real estate update
CIRI Land Development Co. (CLDC) is actively seeking commercial tenants for its developable properties in Anchorage, including its 20-acre mixed-use office and retail site at ...
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CIRI Spotlight: Lita Pepion
CIRI shareholder active in Native health causes, politics, community in Montana
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Andrews and Burford win December, January Stock Will Prizes
The winner for the December 2011 and January 2012 Stock Will Participation Prizes are Marlene Annette Andrews and Toni Lee Burford, respectively. To be eligible ...
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Shareholder tax information
IRS 1099 forms for the 2011 tax year will be mailed to all shareholders no later than Jan. 31, 2012. Some shareholders will receive a ...
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2012 Elders’ payments and direct deposit information
The trustees of the CIRI Elders’ Settlement Trust approved the 2012 distribution schedule for Elders’ payments in December 2011. The payments will occur in the ...
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Board write-in candidate information due Feb. 24
Shareholders interested in running for the CIRI Board of Directors as a write-in candidate — including those individuals not selected for the Board-recommended slate — ...
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North Wind wins private, government cleanup jobs
New contracts awarded for work in Seattle, Puerto Rico
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Shareholders to receive 1099s for taxes
After Dec. 31, CIRI’s Accounting and Finance Department will be able to determine the proper treatment of the various types of distributions CIRI made to ...
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Remembering the Cook Inlet Land Exchange
“The Cook Inlet Land Exchange was pivotal to CIRI’s history,” reflected Margie Brown, CIRI president and CEO. “ANCSA held the promise that Alaska Native people ...
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CIRI needs your help locating shareholder addresses
The following CIRI shareholders do not have a current mailing address on record and should fill out the change of address form at CIRI’s offices, ...
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CIRI Spotlight: Tabetha Toloff
Shareholder opening doors to opportunity for Alaska Native people at Alyeska Pipeline
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CIRI executive selected for Woman of Achievement Award
Sophie Minich recognized by YWCA for accomplishments, commitment to community
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CIRI nonprofits benefit from Pick.Click.Give charitable gifts
Alaskans can easily donate when applying for PFD
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KNBA wins Alaska broadcaster Goldie award
KNBA 90.3 FM was honored by peer Alaskan broadcasters with two 2011 Goldie Awards. The 2011 Goldie Awards were presented Friday, Nov. 4 at the ...
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Malidore and Demientieff win October and November Stock Will Prizes
Jennifer Edith Malidore and Valerie Lynn Demientieff won the October and November 2011 stock will prizes. To be eligible for the monthly $200 prize drawings, ...
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CIRI Nominating Committee seeks applicants for 2012 Board election
The CIRI Nominating Committee seeks CIRI shareholders interested in being considered for nomination for the 2012 CIRI Board of Directors’ candidate slate. To be considered ...
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2012 dividend payments
CIRI’s dividend policy states that the total CIRI dividend payment to shareholders in any given year is equal to 3.50 percent of total shareholders’ equity, ...
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CIRI Spotlight: Christopher Dahl
Alaska Airlines pilot achieves dreams through focus, hard work
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CIRI honors Elder Shareholders and Shareholder of the Year
Kenai siblings and Cook Inlet Native Head Start leader recognized
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CIHA’s Carol Gore wins national housing and redevelopment award
Vision, achievements recognized by leading housing, advocacy organization
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NIHB recognizes Roy Huhndorf, SCF RAISE program
Awards commend Alaska Native, American Indian health care leaders
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CITC hosts Health Secretary
Visit highlighted positive impact of public-private partnerships
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Shareholder presents November art show
Artist Gretchen Sagan to explore migrations at Alaska Native Arts Foundation gallery
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Fifer wins September stock will prize
The winner for the September 2011 stock will participation prize is Larry F. Fifer II. To be eligible for the monthly $200 prize drawings, shareholders ...
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Words have power to drive change
Strength In Unity, AFN closing remarks by CIRI Senior VP Ethan Schutt
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U.S. Dept. of Energy seeks Alaska Native interns
Interns to gain experience in renewable energy
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CIRI hosts energy talks with Interior secretary, senators
Salazar says feds are streamlining regulatory process
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Help locate missing shareholder addresses
The following CIRI shareholders do not have a current mailing address on record and should fill out the change of address form at CIRI’s offices, ...
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University of Alaska publishes new indigenous language map of Alaska
CIRI shareholder Jim Kerr a primary collaborator on project
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Shareholder awarded Air Force Commendation Medal
Jared Hoyt recognized for outstanding work ethic, attention to detail
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Group seeks Alaska Native Heritage Month proposals
November 2011 theme is 'Share the Spirit'
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ANHC partners with Alaska Dance Theatre
This fall, the Alaska Native Heritage Center (ANHC) will teach Alaska Native dance to students enrolled at the Alaska Dance Theatre and in return, the ...
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Juliussen wins August 2011 stock will prize
The winner for the August 2011 stock will participation prize is Charlene Margaret Juliussen. To be eligible for the monthly $200 prize drawings, shareholders must ...
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Razo appointed as lawyer representative to Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference
Razo to provide advice on court functioning
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CIRI sells Hyatt Place San Antonio North/Stone Oak
CIRI Land Development Co. sold its 50-percent share of the Hyatt Place San Antonio – North/Stone Oak to Sonterra Investors LLC, its original investment partner ...
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July 2011 stock will prize
The winner for the July 2011 stock will participation prize is Gloria Concepcion Williams. To be eligible for the monthly $200 prize drawings, shareholders must ...
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CIRI dividend, Elder’s payment news
CIRI will mail or directly deposit its third quarter 2011 dividend of $8.42 per share on Sept. 30. Shareholders who own 100 shares of stock ...
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Tell Raven’s Circle about your shareholder or descendant-owned business
CIRI profiles a shareholder or descendant-owned business every month in Raven’s Circle and on CIRI.com’s shareholder and descendant-owned business pages. Please deliver your business profile ...
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CIRI president describes new Alaska business model to ambassadors
ANCSA, Alaska Native corporations are economic drivers
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CIRI Spotlight: Maria Williams, Ph.D.
Academic returns to Alaska to head UAA's Alaska Native Studies Program
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Submit an In Touch and stay connected!
Submitting an In Touch announcement about a CIRI shareholder or descendant is a great way to share good news. Announcements can be dropped off at ...
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Genealogical resources available on CIRI website
CIRI responded to shareholder interest and published a genealogical resources page for those interested in exploring their heritage. These resources include the Alaska Genealogy Forum ...
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ANJC to refocus on advocacy, partnerships
Goal is systemic change, equality, opportunities for Alaska Native people
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Support student achievement by joining the CITC-JOM Native Education Committee
Parents of Alaska Native/ American Indian students sought
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SCF rolling out new electronic record system
Patient care to improve, privacy will be protected
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New CIRI SPC members chosen
CIRI selected new Shareholder Participation Committee (SPC) members to fill vacant seats. CIRISPC members advise CIRI on specific issues and activities, help increase communication between ...
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Early bird cash prize winners
The following CIRI shareholders won 2011 early bird cash prizes. Shareholders became eligible for the early bird drawing when a valid proxy (for any proxy ...
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Alaska Native artists Mike Livingston and Andrew Abyo build, restore, teach
Alaska Native artists Mike Livingston and Andrew Abyo build, restore, teach
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TCF seeks board member applicants
The CIRI Foundation (TCF) is recruiting candidates for its 15-member board of director candidate pool. TCF encourages qualified and professional CIRI shareholders and their direct ...
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CIHA wins national recognition for Eklutna Estates
Elder rental property garners attention for livability, quality design
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Krystal Liwanag wins June 2011 stock will prize
The winner for the April 2011 stock will participation prize is Krystal Liwanag. To be eligible for the monthly $200 prize drawings, shareholders must have ...
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Chugach to buy Fire Island wind power
First phase of project scheduled to be built, online in late 2012
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CIRI Golf Classic to take place Aug. 5
Supports Cook Inlet Native Head Start, Camp Fire USA
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CIRI Spotlight: Loretta Cox
Longtime rural Alaska teacher, award-winning author shares childhood memories, Alaska Native stories
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AIC improves Kotzebue’s Front Street
Project will stabilize shoreline, enhance street for locals and visitors
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Peak recognized for clean-up operations
Hard-to-reach North Slope oil field sites restored
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North Wind awarded contract from DOE Office of River Protection
North Wind to provide services for decommissioned nuclear production complex
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CIRI Spotlight: Denise Morris
CIRI shareholder reflects on executive move to First Alaskans Institute
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CIRI’s Greg Razo joins committee to recruit young Alaska Native attorneys to judgeships
Alaska Supreme Court committee makes effort to increase diversity on the bench
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