CIRI is a best-in-class Alaska Native corporation dedicated to the economic and social well-being of our Shareholders. Learn about our mission, heritage, and diverse global operations.
CIRI's Shareholder Relations department is the first point of contact to assist Shareholders and Descendants with the conduct of their CIRI-related business, including record updates, distribution payments, Descendant registration and more.
At CIRI, you’ll find more than a job - you’ll discover a career with purpose. Guided by our Alaska Native values, we operate across 45 states and seven countries, offering diverse opportunities to grow, innovate and make an impact.
The value CIRI places on diversity as an asset and strength is reflected in its Board members, a group of voting CIRI Shareholders who are elected by their fellow Shareholders. CIRI Directors represent Alaska’s diverse cultural backgrounds, and many have served on the boards of CIRI subsidiary companies and its family of nonprofits for decades.
CIRI was incorporated , as a for-profit corporation to benefit Alaska Native people with ties to the Cook Inlet region. CIRI’s Shareholders represent virtually every Alaska Native ethnic group, including Athabascan, Southeast Indian, Inupiat, Cup’ik/Yup’ik, Alutiiq/Sugpiaq and Aleut/Unangax.
CIRI’s executive leadership team has extensive experience working on behalf of CIRI shareholders and a track record of success. The strength of CIRI’s management is defined by the diverse experiences and skills each member brings to the team. The business acumen and expertise of the team is complemented by respect for Alaska Native culture, people, villages and tribes in the Cook Inlet ...
Beginning in 2026, CIRI will make contributions to the CIRI Settlement Trust (CIRI Trust) Distribution Fund that is sufficient for the CIRI Trust to issue an annual aggregate distribution to its beneficiaries, CIRI Shareholders. Shareholders receive four payments per year from this contribution. The first three distributions are equal to 24% of the total and the fourth is equal to 28% of the ...