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Apply Now: 2023 Next Gen Day

CIRI Shareholders and Descendants ages 10-17 are invited to attend 2023 Next Gen Day, which will be held Monday, Jan. 16!
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Important 2022 Financial Update

2022 will be defined by challenges stemming from geopolitical uncertainty, rising inflation and Federal Reserve interest-rate hikes.
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2022 Virtual Friendship Potlatch

CIRI’s annual Friendship Potlatch is available to watch online!
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2022-2023 ANHC Winter Schedule

The Alaska Native Heritage Center is now open for its first ever winter season!
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Board Corner

Board Corner

My name is Sam Spangler, and it is my honor to serve my fellow Shareholders and Descendants as vice chair of the CIRI Board of ...
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2022 Virtual Friendship Potlatch

We invite all Shareholders, Descendants and their families to join us for this year’s virtual Friendship Potlatch, which will be available online mid-November.
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2022 Fourth Quarter Distributions

Dates and amounts for the CST Distribution and CST Elders Distribution Fund.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska

Mentorship with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska is an opportunity to carry on Alaska Native traditions.
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CIRI Endorses Mary Sattler Peltola for U.S. Congress

The Cook Inlet Region, Inc. Board of Directors has voted to endorse Rep. Mary Sattler Peltola’s candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives.
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INTERN-al Affairs

My name is Lauren Culhane, and I am honored to intern with CIRI in the Corporate Affairs department this summer.
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2022 Third Quarter Distributions

Third quarter payments from the CST Elders Distribution Fund will be mailed or directly deposited Sept. 9. Third quarter payments from the CST Distribution Fund ...
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Winners’ Circle

To increase participation in certain programs, CIRI holds periodic prize drawings from the names of those enrolled who meet certain criteria and have a current ...
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Alaska Native Hire Job Fair—September 22

The Alaska Native Hire Job Fair will be held noon to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 22 in Anchorage.
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CIRI endorses Lisa Murkowski for Senate

(Anchorage, Alaska) Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI) announced the corporation’s endorsement of Senator Lisa Murkowski’s reelection to the U.S. Senate in 2022. The CIRI Board ...
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CIRI’s 50-Year Timeline

Significant events over CIRI's 50-year history.
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2022 Annual Meeting Prize Winners

View this year's Annual Meeting eVote, Early Bird, GreenLink and Webcast prize winners.
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2022 Board Election Results

Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2022 election of CIRI Directors!
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2022 Shareholder Distributions

We are pleased to announce that CIRI’s prior-year financial statements have been completed, allowing 2022 distribution amounts to be calculated.
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Information Meeting, Annual Meeting of Shareholders

As the Annual Meeting will be held via livestream, voting in the election of Directors will only be by proxy. Shareholders may vote online at ...
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Apply Now for CIRI’s Virtual Mentoring Program

The next program application deadline is Friday, July 22.
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Apply Now to Serve on CIRI’s Shareholder and Descendant Participation Committees

Interested and eligible Shareholders and Descendants are asked to apply by June 24.
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2022 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 2022.
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2022 CIRI Summer Internship Program

The application deadline for CIRI's Summer Internship Program is Friday, April 29.
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2022 Native Youth Olympic Games

The 2022 Junior Games (athlete registration open through March 1) will be held virtually. The Senior Games will be held in person April 21-23.
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Winners’ Circle

The following shareholders and descendants have been selected as winners for the most recent CIRI drawings.
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CIRI in the Community

CIRI in the Community: Indigenous Place Names Project

For more than a decade, CIRI shareholder Aaron Leggett (Dena’ina Athabascan) has been working to weave Dena’ina language into the fabric of Anchorage.
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CIRI’s Virtual Mentoring Program

With the goal of providing professional and personal development for CIRI shareholders and descendants, CIRI’s inaugural Virtual Mentoring Program kicked off Oct. 8.
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Save the Date: 2021 Virtual Annual AFN Convention

The 2021 Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) Convention will be held Monday, Dec. 13 through Wednesday, Dec. 15 in Anchorage.
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North Wind Employee Places Third in Air Force ‘Innovation Rodeo’

Each year, AFIMSC Ventures holds an “Innovation Rodeo” to help Airmen and civilian members of mission-support groups around the world pitch ideas, partner with innovation ...
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2020-2021 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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Barbara Donatelli Retires After 41 Years with CIRI

Please join CIRI as we congratulate Senior Vice President Barbara Donatelli on her retirement!
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2022 CIRI Calendar Photo Contest

CIRI is seeking historical photos from shareholders and descendants for use in its 2022 calendar.
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CIRI Youth Opportunities

Submissions for the Youth Art Contest (ages 5-12) and applications for Shareholder Participation Committee Youth Representative positions (ages 13-17) are due Aug. 11.
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2021 Annual Meeting Prize Winners

This year's eVote, Early Bird and Annual Meeting prize winners.
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Awards

2021 Elder, Shareholder and Youth Recognition Awards

Help us celebrate individuals for any or all three award categories by submitting an online nomination form by July 5.
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Update to CIRI Recreational Land Use Permitting Policy

One of CIRI’s corporate values is respect, which includes respect for the land and promoting responsible stewardship of CIRI resources.
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Guide to the 2020 Annual Report

CIRI recently released its 2020 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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Shareholder Estates

CIRI is looking to contact the individuals listed in connection with the following estates.
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2021 CIRI Information Meeting

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and in the interest of everyone’s health and safety, CIRI will not hold in-person Information Meetings this year.
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2021 Farewell Dall 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 2021.
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GreenLink Prize Drawings

Shareholders who reduce their carbon footprint by opting for electronic delivery of certain materials have two more chances to win $1,000!
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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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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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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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2020 Virtual Potlatch

In lieu of our annual in-person gatherings, please join CIRI for a virtual Friendship Potlatch!
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Awards

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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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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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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2020 CIRI Friendship Potlatches Cancelled

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, CIRI’s 2020 Friendship Potlatches have been cancelled.
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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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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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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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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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Prize Winners

2020 eVote, Early Bird and Annual Meeting prize winners.
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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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Update: CIRI Settlement Trust

At the 2019 CIRI Annual Meeting, shareholders voted to establish the CIRI Settlement Trust.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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2020 U.S. Census

The 2020 U.S. census kicked off Jan. 21 in Toksook Bay, Alaska.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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CIRI Shareholder Statistics

View shareholder statistics as of year-end 2018.
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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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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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The CIRI Foundation Scholarship and Grant Deadlines

Information about TCF's general scholarship, vocational training and internship program deadlines.
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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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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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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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2019 CIRI Summer Internship Application Period Now Open

CIRI is now accepting applications for its 2019 Summer Internship program.
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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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Internship Opportunities

Considering a summer internship? Check out these opportunities.
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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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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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$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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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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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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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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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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2018 CIRI Shareholder, Elder and Youth Awards

Congratulations to CIRI's 2018 Shareholder, Elder and Youth Award recipients.
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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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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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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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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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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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2018 CIRI Summer Interns

Please join CIRI in welcoming its five summer interns.
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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 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 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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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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Important CIRI Dates

Mark your calendar for these important CIRI dates.
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Awards

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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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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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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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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Awards

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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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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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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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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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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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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Coming Soon: CIRI C3 Experience

Delve into Alaska Native culture, discuss your post-high school plans, receive guidance and counseling on college and careers, learn about CIRI and more!
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Call for Photos: ‘Winter Wonderland’

We invite all CIRI shareholders and confirmed descendants to send us their photos interpreting the theme “Winter Wonderland" by Monday, Jan. 15. Selected photos will ...
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2018 Board Election

The CIRI Nominating Committee seeks CIRI shareholders interested in nomination to the 2018 CIRI Board of Directors’ candidate slate.
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Hitting the Streets to Help the Homeless

What started as a small idea from the Peer Support Group has blossomed into an all-out effort by Cook Inlet Tribal Council’s (CITC) Peer Support ...
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CIRI Hosts SPC Meeting

CIRI hosted its Shareholder Participation Committee members Oct. 23-24 at the Fireweed Business Center, the company’s corporate headquarters in Anchorage. The two-day meeting covered a ...
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CIRI’s Fourth Annual Holiday Craft Bazaar

Get a jumpstart on your holiday shopping while you support Alaska Native artists! To be held Saturday, Dec. 2 at the Fireweed Business Center in ...
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CIRI Launches New and Improved Alaska Native Hire Website

Move over, Monster.com. Step aside, Craigslist. A revamped website provides custom tools to help Alaska Native job seekers land the perfect job.
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Reminder: Artist Opportunities

Check out these opportunities for Alaska Native artists.
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2017 CIRI Youth Art Contest

CIRI wishes to thank the participants in this year’s Youth Art Contest who shared their interpretation of the WILDLife in Alaska!
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Fourth Quarter Shareholder Distributions

Fourth quarter dividends in the amount of $10.10 per share will be mailed or directly deposited Dec. 7. Fourth quarter Elders' Trust payments of $450 ...
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Ceremony Marks Completion of Major Construction on Hawaii Development

As CIRI’s land development project on the Hawaiian island of Kaua’i nears completion, several local honored guests and neighbors, along with execs from CIRI, participated ...
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Two CIRI Shareholders Named Native American 40 Under 40

Please join CIRI in congratulating Adam Leggett and Raina Thiele!
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Are You a Missing Class Member of Claimant of the Cobell Settlement?

The final deadline for submitting documentation so that payment can be made has been set by the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia ...
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Save the Date: CIRI and The CIRI Foundation Friendship Potlatches

Friendship Potlatches offer CIRI shareholders an opportunity to socialize and celebrate important cultural traditions with family and friends.
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Student Conservation Association 2017 CIRI Youth Crew

To ensure Alaska Native youth remain connected with their land, culture and heritage, since 2010 CIRI has sponsored a Student Conservation Association (SCA) Youth Crew.
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CIRI Golf Classic Benefits Four Youth Charities

On a bright and sunny morning, 148 players turned out for CIRI’s 34th Annual Golf Classic, held Friday, Aug. 4 at the Moose Run Golf ...
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Meet CIRI’s Summer Interns

As part of CIRI’s commitment to provide shareholders and descendants valuable experience in their career fields, this summer CIRI placed five young shareholders and descendants ...
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CIRI, Eklutna Inc. Sign Gravel Pit Agreement

In the spirit of working together, CIRI and Eklutna Inc. recently signed an agreement to open a gravel pit in north Eagle River, Alaska.
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U.S. Secretary of the Interior Meets with Alaska Native Leaders at Fireweed Business Center

U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke met with the AFN board of directors and the Alaska Congressional delegation June 1 at the Fireweed Business ...
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Annual Meeting Recap

Thank you to the nearly 300 shareholders and their family members who turned out for the 2017 Annual Meeting of CIRI Shareholders!
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KIT Celebrates Opening of 2017 Educational Fishery

The Kenaitze Indian Tribe officially opened the 2017 Educational Fishery on May 1, welcoming scores of tribal members to the fishery site in Kenai for ...
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New Tenant Moves Into Fireweed Business Center

Please join CIRI in welcoming new tenant Umialik Insurance Company to the Fireweed Business Center!
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Reminder: 2017 Annual Meeting of Shareholders

CIRI's 2017 Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held Saturday, June 3 at Southcentral Foundation's Nuka Learning and Wellness Center in Anchorage. Alaska Airlines is ...
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May is Stroke Awareness Month

Stroke is a disease that affects the arteries leading to and within the brain. It is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading ...
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CITC Opens Early Head Start Center in Anchorage

Finding child care in Anchorage just became a lot easier for Alaska Native families thanks to Cook Inlet Tribal Council’s (CITC) newest project, the Clare ...
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2017 Annual Meeting Prizes

Vote early and win! To encourage early submission of proxies, CIRI is offering $15,000 in Early Bird prizes.
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Fire Island Wind Produces Record Energy Output

A wind turbine project three miles off the coast of Anchorage, Fire Island Wind supplies clean, renewable energy to approximately 7,000 homes in southcentral Alaska.
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Save the Date: Information Meetings, Annual Meeting of Shareholders

Meeting attendance is limited to CIRI shareholders and their immediate family members (i.e., spouse, children) and/or stock custodians.
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2017 Summer Internship Application Period Now Open

CIRI is now accepting applications for its 2017 Summer Internship program. Whenever possible, students’ interests are aligned with positions we have available within the company ...
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2017 Shareholder, Elder and Youth Award Nominations

CIRI is accepting nominations for the 2017 awards to be presented at the CIRI and The CIRI Foundation Friendship Potlatches this fall.
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Business News

Development of San Antonio Subdivision Moves Forward

In the ebb and flow of the real estate market, a CIRI-owned development in Texas is beginning to flow. A master-planned subdivision 15 miles northeast ...
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2016 CIRI Shareholder Tax Information

IRS 1099 forms for the 2016 tax year were mailed to shareholders on January 26, 2017.
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Business News

CIHA Debuts Mixed-Use Building at 3600 Spenard

With a prime midtown Anchorage location, Cook Inlet Housing Authority’s (CIHA) new mixed-use building combines retail and residential space in a sleek, energy-efficient design.
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Apply Now for Sheep Hunting Permits

About 200 miles west of Anchorage, near Farewell, lie CIRI’s two townships of mountainous property. As in previous years, recreational use permits will be issued ...
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Calling All Home Cooks: Send Us Your Recipes!

Submit your favorite recipes to the Raven's Circle!
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Business News

CIRI Welcomes New Vice President of Business Development and Operations

Please join us in welcoming Thom Holder as CIRI’s new vice president, Business Development and Operations.
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New Quarterly Drawings for an Echo Dot!

Create a Qenek account or access your existing account by March 31 to be eligible for the first-quarter drawing.
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Take the Next Generation to Work Day: Monday, Jan. 16

For the third year, CIRI invites young shareholders and descendants to explore future career paths by spending a day at CIRI on Martin Luther King ...
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Educational Incentives for CIRI Youth

Every school day counts. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, students who attend school regularly have been shown to achieve at higher levels ...
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Coming Soon: Fifth Annual Job and Resource Fair

The CIRI Job and Resource Fair is open to CIRI shareholders and confirmed descendants (attendees are asked to bring their CIRI shareholder or descendant identification ...
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Awards

Congratulations to CIRI’s 2016 Shareholder, Elder and Youth of the Year

Read about this year's Shareholder and Descendant award recipients.
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Save the Date: Fifth Annual CIRI Job Fair

CIRI’s fifth annual Job and Resource Fair for shareholders and confirmed descendants will be held on Friday, Jan. 27.
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Apply Now: Take the Next Generation to Work Day

Shareholders and confirmed descendants ages 10 through high school are invited to apply for CIRI’s Take the Next Generation to Work Day, which is scheduled ...
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CITC Partners with Covenant House to Create a Home for Homeless Youth

As part of its commitment to double the amount of transitional housing available to homeless youth in Anchorage, on Sept. 23, CIRI-affiliated nonprofit Cook Inlet ...
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CIRI Shareholder Handbook Available Online

CIRI’s Shareholder Handbook has been prepared by CIRI to provide shareholders convenient access to information about the company, the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, corporate ...
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2016 CIRI Youth Art Contest

CIRI wishes to thank the participants in this year’s Youth Art Contest. The continued success of our company depends on young shareholders and descendants who ...
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