Swami Iyer Hired as CEO, Sarah Lukin Promoted to President

CIRI is pleased to welcome new leadership! In October, the CIRI Board of Directors announced the appointment of Swami Iyer as CEO and promotion of Chief Strategy Officer Sarah Lukin (Alutiiq) to the role of president.

Seeking Culturally Rooted, Community-Minded Leaders to Join the CIRI Board of Directors

Voting CIRI Shareholders age 18+ are invited to apply to the CIRI Board of Directors by Jan. 8, 2024.

A Conversation with Former CIRI Historian A.J. McClanahan

During a visit to Anchorage earlier this year, the Raven’s Circle sat down with CIRI’s former historian Alexandra “A.J.” McClanahan.

2023 CIRI Golf Classic Raises $90,000

On Aug. 4, CIRI hosted its 39th annual CIRI Golf Classic to benefit two nonprofit organizations: Boys and Girls Clubs of Alaska and Facing Foster Care in Alaska.

A Word from Our President and CEO

As my time as your president and CEO comes to a close, I want to express my sincere gratitude to each and every one of you.

Board Corner

It’s a time of transition here at CIRI.

November is Native American Heritage Month

During National Native American Heritage Month, we honor the profound impact Indigenous peoples continue to have in shaping our nation.

Recipe: Seafood Chowder

Warm up with this delectable seafood chowder featuring halibut, salmon and clams.

Save the Date: Next Gen Day

Mark your calendar: 2024 Next Gen Day will be held Monday, Jan. 15!

CIRI General Counsel Stephanie Aicher Named One of Alaska’s ‘Legal Elite’

For her excellence in providing legal services, CIRI Vice President, General Counsel Stephanie Aicher was named to the inaugural list of Alaska Business Legal Elite.

2023 CIRI Art Contest

Thank you to our Shareholders and Descendants who submitted original works of art for the 2023 CIRI Art Contest interpreting the theme “IN the CIRI Family”!

Bonded by Blood (and Ink)

CIRI Shareholders Larry Oskolkoff II, Tayler Higgins and Cody Henrickson can trace their ancestry to Ninilchik, one of seven villages in the CIRI region.

CIRI Advocates for Expedited Alaska Native Vietnam Veterans Allotment Program Implementation

Drawn-out and confusing processes, combined with limited available lands, have hindered successful land transfers.

In Memory

View the obituaries of Shareholders and Descendants who have recently passed away.

Important Dates

Mark your calendar for these important dates.

CIRI in the Community: Denełchin ‘Super Fab’ Lab

“Denełchin” means “to make something” in the Dena’ina language—and in August, Cook Inlet Tribal Council made a big move to its new Denełchin Super Fab Lab!

CIRI Holiday Closure

CIRI will be closed Monday, Dec. 25, 2023, through Monday, Jan. 1, 2024.

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