SHAREHOLDER NEWSLETTER JULY 2014 | VOL 39 | ISSUE 7

Wells Fargo Artfully done: Dena’ina donates land 03 Cook Inlet 04 Wellness Center 05 near Eklutna Housing Authority grand opening

Presidents message...... 2 Spotlight: Cynthia Darosett...... 3 Missing Shareholders...... 4 SPC update...... 2 Sign up for eNewsletters...... 4 Achievement announcement...... 5 Award nominations...... 3 Stock Will Prize Winner...... 4 Get Out the Native Vote...... 6

VILLAGE OF TYONEK UNITES TO FIGHT AND RECOVER FROM RECENT WILDFIRE

On May 27, when a much-needed rain descended upon Southcentral Alaska, residents of Tyonek saw the beginning of an end to a wildfire that had blazed for almost 10 days. The fire burned through 1,906 acres, causing a temporary evacuation of the village and displacing more than 100 residents for several days.

In response, several organizations and the community of Tyonek itself came together to fight the fire and help the people affected to get back on their feet.

“Since we are a rural community, our families have not only been fighting the fire alongside the firefighters, we have also been preparing meals and Don Wright with President Richard Nixon. Courtesy Doyon Ltd. providing housing,” said Debra Call, Tyonek Native Corporation corporate administration director, in an NATIVE LEADER AND LAND CLAIMS PIONEER email sent to the Tikahtnu Forum before the fire PASSES AWAY AT 84 had been contained. “This is a very stressful time for all of us; however, it is so appreciated to have members of the Tikahtnu Forum stand beside us in A driving force behind the passage of the Alaska “Don was the right man for our time of need.” Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) and former the challenging time. He was TYONEK FIGHTS WILDFIRE, CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 president of the Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN), a tough negotiator and CIRI shareholder Don Wright passed away peacefully skillful leader.” in his home in Kenai on July 5. He was 84. – CHAIR EMERITUS ROY HUHNDORF

Wright was born in Nenana in 1929. His father was of Athabascan descent from the village of Tanana Dedicated to settling Alaska Native land claims, and his mother was from Wyoming. He impacted the Wright spent nights sleeping on the streets in state through his work in construction, air service Washington, D.C., and maxed out his credit card to in the Interior, community organizations and his pay for 20 individuals from Alaska to travel with him immense ability to connect with people from all walks to lobby for the legislation. of life, with which eventually landed him in politics. He will be remembered most for the pivotal role he “He was in a very difficult position because we were played in seeking the fairest settlement possible for desperately trying to hold the [AFN] organization Alaska Native people during a tumultuous era. together,” Willie Hensley told the Alaska Dispatch News. “We had no funding but he was able to work As AFN president from 1970 to 1972, Wright fought with the Nixon administration to get their backing for to secure Alaska Native land rights, meeting with the settlement. We were also able to secure loans from President Nixon in 1971 to encourage the nation’s some tribes – I think we borrowed about $800,000 – leader to pass the bill that would grant 40 million and he was a big factor in securing that funding.” acres to Alaska Native people and create today’s Alaska Native corporations. “The President and the Congress must decide whether this last chapter [of land rights] is to be CIRI Chair Emeritus Roy Huhndorf stated, “Don was written in dignity or dishonor,” Wright had said. On that same day, April 6, 1971, President Nixon sent the right man for the challenging time. He was a Tyonek residents and firefighters preparing to fight the tough negotiator and skillful leader.” wildfire. Courtesy of Tyonek.

NATIVE LEADER PASSES AWAY, CONTINUED ON PAGE 5

AN ALASKA NATIVE CORPORATION | CIRI.COM | JULY 2014 01 A WORD FROM THE PRESIDENT Sophie Minich, CIRI president and chief executive officer

Every year, federal, state and local governments our belief that repealing the current oil tax structure make decisions or pass laws that affect Alaska Native will be bad for CIRI businesses and hurt the Alaska people. Subsistence rights, educational funding, economy. development of Native-owned land – so many aspects of our lives are impacted by decisions made Regardless of your individual positions on issues at one level of government or another. It’s easy to get and candidates, I encourage every CIRI shareholder frustrated with lawmakers when the regulations they and descendant of voting age to make sure they put in place don’t reflect our Native values. are registered to vote, then put that voting power to work by showing up at the polls on Election Day. “I encourage every CIRI Participating in primary and general elections is our shareholder and descendant of chance to let our elected officials know what issues voting age to make sure they are important to us. are registered to vote, then put Maybe you’re thinking, “But I’m just one person. that voting power to work What difference can a single vote possibly make?” by showing up at the polls on You might be surprised to discover that, more than Election Day.” once, one vote has made all the difference in an – SOPHIE MINICH election. For instance, in 1960, less than one vote per precinct elected John F. Kennedy president of Whether you live in Alaska, where Alaska Native the United States. In 1994, 1.1 votes per precinct LLC. OF YUIT, COURTESY issues are frequently debated, or in the Lower 48, elected Tony Knowles as governor of Alaska. it’s important to remember that you have a say in HIGHLIGHTS PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE whether and how laws get made. When you cast When you cast your vote, though, you also have the potential to become part of a larger voice. your vote in primary and general elections, you • Every vote counts! Make sure you’re registered to vote. help determine the future not only for Alaska Native According to the Get Out the Native Vote movement, • In Alaska, the primary election is August 19. people, but for your community, as well. the Alaska Native people constitute about 14 percent of the adult population in Alaska. If all Native • You can also submit a nomination for the CIRI Shareholder, Elder Shareholder and Youth Recognition In Alaska, the primary is coming up on August 19, people voted during a normal turnout year, roughly awards at www.ciri.com. followed by the nationwide general election in 25 percent of the electorate at the polls would be November. Alaskans face a lot of big voting decisions. Alaska Native. This voting bloc has the potential to be Two of our congressmen, Senator Mark Begich and more powerful than the Republican, Democratic and traditions and knowledge on to others. Let’s celebrate Congressman Don Young, are up for reelection. non-partisan vote. their work! Three Republican candidates will compete in the primary election for a chance to represent Alaska in For those shareholders who live in Alaska, you can In addition to the Shareholder and Elder of the Year the U.S. Senate. All 40 members of the Alaska House find more information, including how to register, at Awards, we’re also taking nominations for the Youth of Representatives, as well as 14 of Alaska’s Senate http://www.elections.alaska.gov/. For those living Recognition Award. There’s an entire generation of seats, will be up for reelection. Not to mention the outside Alaska, I encourage you to inquire with CIRI shareholders and descendants who are already gubernatorial race, in which Alaskans will select from your appropriate state agency to ensure your vote making strides toward becoming tomorrow’s Alaska seven candidates to determine who will govern our can be counted. Native leaders, and we want to honor them. state for the next four years. In the meantime, you can cast a vote of a different The criteria and the nomination form for each award Additionally, primary voters in Alaska will be asked kind by submitting a nomination for the CIRI is on the CIRI website. I encourage you to nominate to approve or reject Ballot Measure 1, which makes Shareholder and Elder Shareholder of the Year a shareholder or descendant who you feel deserves significant changes to the oil and gas production tax. Awards. Every year, we honor shareholders who have recognition this year. CIRI, along with five other Alaska Native corporations, shown dedication to Alaska Native culture, heritage formed a coalition to advocate against Ballot Measure 1. and communities. So many CIRI shareholders have As I stated in last month’s newsletter, CIRI’s made incredible contributions to Alaska Native involvement in the No One on One effort is based on people, worked to preserve our culture and passed Sophie Minich

SHAREHOLDER PARTICIPATION COMMITTEE UPDATE CIRI welcomes the following new Shareholder Participation Committee (SPC) members: Which of the following statements are true? (Check all that apply) Alaska SPC Committee Teresa Alexie, Kalskag Non-Native CIRI shareholders do not Whether a shareholder owns 100 shares of Herbert Butler, Fairbanks have voting rights associated with their stock or only 2 shares, as long as he or she Georgia Mario, Nikolaevsk CIRI stock. has provided appropriate documentation Anchorage SPC Committee (This was the most-often missed question this year.) to CIRI to substantiate his or her Native descent, the shares will carry voting rights. Arnold Hague When CIRI stock owned by a non-Native Debbie Jacobson shareholder is inherited by a descendant An individual may demonstrate Native Luanne Pelagio of a Native who furnishes adequate descent by submitting a birth certificate Lower 48 and Hawaii SPC Committee documentation to CIRI to prove his or her showing that he or she is descended from someone identified on CIRI’s records as a Hope Hagan, Michigan Native descent, the inherited shares carry voting rights. Native shareholder. In some cases, it may Paul Shippey, Washington also be necessary to provide additional Pamela Youngs, Tennessee If a potential heir does not furnish adequate documents (e.g., a marriage license, divorce documentation to CIRI to prove his or decree, adoption decree, other individuals’ Each year, SPC members are chosen through a random her Native descent, the shares may still birth certificates, etc.) to demonstrate drawing from the names of voting shareholders who be issued, but would not carry voting ancestry. are at least 18 years of age, and have indicated an rights. (Because the right to vote is so important, even if the documentation is An individual may demonstrate Native interest in participating on a committee and correctly not initially provided, CIRI encourages descent by submitting to CIRI a Certificate answered the questionnaire about CIRI that is mailed that it be furnished as soon as possible so Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB), obtained to all voting shareholders prior to the Annual Meeting that the shares may be reissued to carry from the Bureau of Indian Affairs, indicating of Shareholders. The correct answers for the 2014 voting rights.) the degree of Alaska Native Blood quantum. questionnaire are shown to the right.

02 WELLS FARGO DONATES HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT LAND NEAR EKLUTNA VILLAGE spotlight

Amid the dance performances and festivities at and storage caches that represent the few remaining this year’s Native Village of Eklutna Dena’ina Potlatch Dena’ina structures still standing. Local people also and Pow-wow, a historic moment took place as Wells frequent the land for traditional subsistence activities Fargo donated 143 acres of land near the Native such as hunting, fishing and berry-picking. Village of Eklutna to The Conservation Fund for permanent land and habitat preservation. Originally part of a 160-acre homestead, the property has been held by Wells Fargo or affiliated “This donation is being made to honor the Dena’ina banks since 1924. Since that time, Wells Fargo people by returning land that has immeasurable had discussed developing the land, but ultimately cultural and spiritual value,” Joe Everhart, Wells Fargo decided that the cultural significance of the property Alaska regional president, said in a press release. was more important than its economic value.

The property, located about 25 miles northeast of The Conservation Fund, an environmental nonprofit Anchorage, has cultural and historical significance with a history of working with Alaska Native people, to the Dena’ina Athabascan people. It is home to will set up an easement for the property, then transfer traditional nichilq’a (semi-subterranean dwellings) it to an Eklutna, Inc.-affiliated nonprofit. Jerome, Cynthia and Mark during her reuniting trip in Alaska. The donation of the land took place during a Courtesy of Cynthia Darosett. ceremony at the June 8 potlatch, which also kicked off the National Congress of American Indians mid- year conference in Anchorage. Cynthia Darosett: Reunited

“When we got the word from Joe, we were thrilled Early on the morning of February 4 of this year, and filled with such emotion that it took several four words took Cynthia Darosett’s breath away: days for the news to sink in,” said Curtis McQueen, “The twins found us.” CEO of Eklutna, Inc. “We are grateful for the vision and respect shown by Wells Fargo toward the The CIRI shareholder stood in her Colorado home Dena’ina people.” with her phone to her ear as her youngest son explained that the twin boys she’d long ago given Dance group performing at the Potlatch and Pow-wow. up for adoption had made contact. Three months Courtesy of Eklutna, Inc. later, Cynthia was back in Alaska, face-to-face with the sons she thought she’d never see again. REMINDER: AWARD NOMINATIONS, YOUTH ART “I thought about the twins all the time, especially on their birthday,” Cynthia says. CONTEST ENTRIES AND YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE APPLICATIONS. DUE AUG. 14, 2014 “This year, I was so upset because I really felt like giving up. I thought I would never find them.” SHAREHOLDER OF THE YEAR, ELDER OF THE YEAR AND YOUTH RECOGNITION AWARD Instead, Cynthia’s sons, 26-year-olds Jerome NOMINATIONS and Mark, found her by connecting with a cousin on Facebook. We need your help to recognize CIRI shareholders who have made incredible contributions to Alaska “To this day, I feel guilty for giving Native people, worked to preserve our culture and them up, but I think I made the only passed traditions and knowledge on to others. decision that I could at the time – to give them a better home than what I There’s an entire generation of CIRI shareholder and could provide.” descendant young people who are already making – CYNTHIA DAROSETT strides toward becoming tomorrow’s Alaska Native leaders, and we want to honor them, as well. Born as Bruce Allen and Christopher Michael, Help us celebrate their work by submitting a the boys were the second and third children for nomination to CIRI for the CIRI Shareholder and an already struggling 17-year-old Cynthia. Her Elder Shareholder of the Year Awards and the Youth first child was only 13 months old when she Recognition Award by 5 p.m. Alaska Daylight Time, brought her premature twins home from August 14. Providence Hospital.

Visit www.ciri.com to learn more. Trying to care for three babies as a young mother was simply too much. “I was feeding one, and YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES then the other would wake up and need feeding,” 2014 Youth Representative Position she recalls. “My husband at the time was working CIRI is currently seeking applications from CIRI nights, so I was by myself with a twin in each arm Keren A. Bennett, Inupiaq, 2013 First Place Award. Category: 9 shareholders and descendants who are 13 to 17 to 12 years of age. Parent: Christine Katrina Bennett. and a toddler who was getting into everything. And years of age to fill the 2014 Shareholder Participation the twins required so much attention because they Committees (SPC) Youth Representative positions. were so little. To this day, I feel guilty for giving An interested CIRI shareholder or descendant who them up, but I think I made the only decision that I Youth representative applications and supporting is 5 to 12 years of age may submit original artwork could at the time – to give them a better home than materials must be received by CIRI by 5 p.m. Alaska interpreting the theme “Cultural Diversity” and a what I could provide.” Daylight Time on August 14 to be considered. completed entry form to CIRI by 5 p.m. Alaska Daylight Time on August 14 to be entered in the Cynthia’s reunion with her sons took place at a Youth representative application packets can be 2014 Youth Art Contest. Winning entries will be Thai restaurant in Wasilla. “When I walked in, they downloaded and printed at www.ciri.com. displayed at the CIRI and The CIRI Foundation each gave me a hug, and the embrace was just Friendship Potlatches this fall. overwhelming.” Youth Art Contest For younger CIRI shareholders and descendants who Youth Art Contest entry forms can be downloaded In the days after meeting her twins, Cynthia spent are 5 to 12 years of age, we are pleased to host an and printed at www.ciri.com. time with her new extended family, which includes annual art contest. three grandchildren and one granddaughter on www.ciri.com SPOTLIGHT, CONTINUED ON PAGE 6

AN ALASKA NATIVE CORPORATION | CIRI.COM | JULY 2014 03 ARTFULLY DONE: CIHA RAISES AWARENESS WITH MISSINGSHAREHOLDERS POP-UP PROJECT The following CIRI shareholders do not have a current mailing address on record. When CIRI mail is returned as undeliverable, the CIRI records are placed on hold and any distributions are If you’re out and about in Anchorage this summer, Her CIHA painting depicts an owl, an animal she’s held pending receipt of a valid address. Shareholders can fill you may have already noticed some unique works always found herself drawn to. Larsen hopes other out the change of address form at CIRI’s offices, download it of art popping up around town. In June, Cook Inlet individuals and families will see the art project and be from the CIRI website or send a signed and dated letter that Housing Authority (CIHA) kicked off Housing Matters, includes the new address, telephone number, birth date and the inspired to talk about housing issues. last four digits of their social security number. a pop-up art project that features house-shaped paintings commissioned from nine local artists. The CIHA art project is mobile and will move between Thelma Victoria Baker John Rodney King locations all over town, including the Park Strip, Carrie Meldrich Beck Lili Blevins Kipp The project is meant to inspire a conversation about Town Square, Dimond Center and the Downtown Donna Irene Beltz Evelyn Pearl Kline the importance of affordable housing for all Alaskans, Victor Brent Breeden Mary Rita Komakhuk Anchorage Market. In October, the campaign will end Steven Patrick Bright Joseph Claude Komok says CIRI shareholder and CIHA President and CEO with an auction of the paintings; proceeds will benefit Agnes Brookey Pamela Kooly Carol Gore. CIHA’s Resident Engagement Initiative for Elders. James Patrick Brown Andre Lee Lafrance Brian Leslie Buck Sean Michael Lestenkof “Housing matters to everyone,” she says. “It’s For more information about CIHA’s Housing Diana Marie Call Amelia Victoria Mainord essential for economic success for families and Matters project, visit www.cookinlethousing.org/ Michael Vincent Cantrell Bil Wayne Mantor the business community, for the well-being of Nadia Linda Carreira Michael West Mason housingmatters. Christopher Evan Chapman Mitchell Kent Miller children and elders, and for a thriving, vibrant Oliver Wendell Chapman David Matthew Moore community. We know the cost to build in our James Dennis Clark Shaun Michael Moore community is especially challenging, so we’re Christine C. Cox Charles Lewis Mumchuck working community-wide to catalyze local housing Gregory Lawrence Craig Hannah Marie Mylander incentives and new resources.” William Al Crisp Dawn Marie Nesja Rose Marie Criss Autumn Lee Olson Katherine Eileen Cross Karen Lynn Ostby CIRI descendant and artist Danielle Larsen knows Lucy Demantle Orrin Theodore Pinard first-hand how tough it can be to find affordable Jonathan Kevin Detwiler Annette Janis Piscoya housing. “I chose to be part of this project because – Christy Lynn Downs Stacy Laine Poage-Cronin as an emerging artist – it’s great exposure, but CIHA William D. Ferguson Vivian Ann Pomeroy also helped me buy my first house,” she explains. Orawanda Lou Ann Foust Sidra Danielle Rednall Matthew Lee Fox Carolyn O. Reifsnyder Francielia Gangwer Patricia Ann Rhymes Larsen is completing her bachelor’s degree in Mandy Lyn Gardner Rebecca Ashley Roehl painting and Alaska Native art with the support of Elizabeth Rae Garza Mildred M. Russell Owl Be Watching You” pop-up art by CIRI descendant scholarships from The CIRI Foundation. She works in Danielle Larsen. Terry Neill Gilligan Susan Diane Sannes a variety of mediums, including skin sewing, beading, Dorothy Ann Gooden Michael James Schatz Mabel Hall Sonja Sue Shuravloff-Gisler carving and casting. www.cookinlethousing.org Kathleen Mae Hallstead Jacqualine Sue Silook Echo Vatina Hammons Jennifer Renae Sonnen Sherenna Lorraine Hansen Hopeful Lucy Standifer Scott Alan Heistand Edward Lee Swift Diana Dawn Henderson Veronica Ann Takeuchi SIGN UP FOR eNEWSLETTERS AND BE ENTERED Trudy Ellen Hodgins David Angelo Terry INTO PRIZE DRAWINGS, 7” KINDLE FIRE HD Christopher Marion-Stone Sean Anthony Tetpon Jacobsson Marilyn Janet Thomas Your email address must be valid to win! Bernard William Johnson Jr. Sara Louise Thorpe Debra Ann Johnson Curtis O’Malley Tindall Sr. The winner of the second quarter eNewsletter drawing Michael Joseph Johnson Martin Wassilie for a 7” Kindle Fire HD was CIRI shareholder Vanessa Steven Blackjack Johnson Sandra Lee Whitley Marie Keene of Bakersfield, Calif. 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Stockinfo $200 STOCK WILL PRIZE WINNER display, you must have a valid will on file in CIRI’s The winner of the June 2014 $200 Stock Will Shareholder Relations Department and your will must Participation Prize is Kira Mae Bouwens. comply with CIRI’s fractional share policy. The CIRI Stock Will form, instructions and information on the fractional APPLE iPAD MINI WINNER share policy may be found on the CIRI website. The winner of the second quarter drawing for an Apple iPad Mini with Retina display is Flora Violet Beuning. Do you have a valid stock will on file? As of June 30, 2014, 2,580 CIRI shareholders did not Shareholders will have two more opportunities to win an have stock wills on file at CIRI. There are issues with the Apple iPad Mini in 2014, with drawings conducted for stock wills of an additional 426 shareholders, and these the quarters ending Sept. 30 and Dec. 31. shareholders have been so advised. Contact CIRI’s probate staff at (907) 263-5191 or toll-free at To be eligible for the $200 monthly prize drawings and (800) 764-2474 and select option 4 to verify whether you the quarterly drawings for an iPad Mini with Retina have a will on file.

04 CELEBRATING THE DENA’INA WELLNESS CENTER’S intouch GRAND OPENING

Decades of planning and anticipation came to a joyful conclusion on June 12 when the Dena’ina Wellness Center celebrated its grand opening in Kenai, Alaska. The new state-of-the- art healthcare facility offers integrated health and wellness services, including medical, dental, behavioral health, chemical dependency, physical therapy, lab and X-ray and pharmacy services, all under one roof. Optometry and traditional healing services are planned for the future.

The Kenaitze Indian Tribe (KIT) invited the public to help mark the occasion with a three-day celebration featuring music, drummers, traditional foods, a blessing from Russian Orthodox Bishop David Mahaffey, special speakers and a cloth ceremony. On June 13, CIRI shareholder Joel Isaak unveiled an art installation he designed for the building site

PHOTO BY CHRIS AREND PHOTOGRAPHY. called “Łuq’a Nagh Ghilghuzht” (Fish Camp), a trio of bronze statues depicting a family gathering and ACHIEVEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT processing fish. CIRI shareholder, former CIRI president and CEO and prior CIRI Director Margie Brown Tours were given of the new 52,000-square- was selected to become a National Association foot facility, which houses 15 exam rooms, four of Corporate Directors’ Board Leadership treatment and four consultation rooms, 13 talking Fellow through demonstrating a commitment rooms, 10 dental operation rooms, six classrooms to boardroom leadership and leading on the and a demonstration kitchen that will be used to emerging issues and leading practices that teach preparation of traditional and healthy foods. define exemplary corporate governance. Brown’s Signs throughout the building describe the use of service includes serving as a director at Alaska each room, not only in English and Braille, but with Communications Systems Group, Inc., the Alaska Dena’ina translations as well. Native Heritage Center, Inc., Commonwealth North, the Nature Conservancy in Alaska, the After many years of hopeful planning, development Smithsonian National Museum of the American of the Wellness Center got a boost when KIT Indian, the Student Conservation Association, Inc. received a highly competitive Indian Health Service and the Trust for Public Land. (IHS) joint venture award in 2011. Additional funding came from the state and from CIRI and Dena’ina Wellness Center grand opening ceremony. Courtesy of Kenaitze Indian Tribe. nonprofit organizations. In just two years, the building went from artist’s renderings to reality. HIGHLIGHTS GRAND OPENING Already, the Dena’ina Wellness Center is providing the Alaska Native and American Indian people of • The Dena’ina Wellness Center celebrated its grand the Kenai Peninsula and surrounding communities opening on June 12, 2014. with high quality, fully integrated healthcare that will be supported by the IHS award for a minimum of • The new state-of-the-art healthcare facility offers 20 years. integrated health services for the people of the Kenai Peninsula and surrounding areas. CIRI congratulates the Kenaitze Indian Tribe • Development of the center was made possible in part on the completion and opening of this vital by an Indian Health Services award and funding from new resource. the state, CIRI and nonprofit organizations.

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the ANCSA bill to Congress. strangers into his hand-built Alaskan log cabin on the Chena River. “Don was a visionary. He could see what was possible and knew what it took to make that Mr. Wright is survived by his brothers Alfred, Gareth COURTESY OF DR. M. TERESA TRASCRITTI. COURTESY happen,” said Clare Swan, a former CIRI Director (wife Miranda) and Jules Wright; former wife and and current chair of Cook Inlet Tribal Council. mother of his children Carol Segura; his children GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENT “His testimony to Congress during the land claims Chuck Casper, Darlene Wright, Donald “Sonny” CIRI descendent Francis Joseph Trascritti legislation was incredible. It was always about what Wright (wife Rosa), George Wright, and Gareth graduated from Xavier University in Cincinnati, was best for the people. He was rather prophetic.” Wright (wife Eileen), 12 grandchildren and 15 great- Ohio, with a Master of Business Administration grandchildren. degree on May 24. Despite Wright’s declining health in recent years, he was able to attend a 40th anniversary event of the A funeral and memorial will be held in Nenana, Frank wore the distinctive Army Veterans stole settlement act at the University of Alaska Anchorage Alaska on July 26 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., followed by during his graduation. He has been accepted into three years ago. “It was an important chance to a traditional potlatch at 6 p.m. at the Chief Mitchell A. the Ph.D. program at the University of Cincinnati, honor Wright’s efforts,” Hensley said. Demientieff Tribal Hall. majoring in Strategic Management, and will start his doctoral studies in August. He is the son of In addition to helping to build the state and The family has asked that in lieu of flowers, CIRI shareholder Dr. M. Teresa Trascritti and producing positive results, Mr. Wright enjoyed friends of Donald Wright may make a donation to husband Dr. Fran Trascritti, and grandson of CIRI subsistence hunting and fishing, which supported the following account: Alaska USA Federal Credit shareholder Ernie Watson and Virgie Watson. his love for cooking. He is remembered as an Union #1859452, payable to his granddaughter impeccable host, welcoming family, friends and Kami Wright.

AN ALASKA NATIVE CORPORATION | CIRI.COM | JULY 2014 05 MISSING SHAREHOLDERS, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7

SPOTLIGHT,Haley Elaine CONTINUED Cox FROM PAGE 3 Heidi Astrid Lykken Tamra Lee Cox Michael West Mason theGregory way. Lawrence Family Craig dinners, barbecuesJulia Rae McConkey and birthday celebrationsSophie Crain offered an opportunityFrances Moncrief for her to get toRose know Marie Jerome Criss and Mark.Karen Marie Moonin James Jay Cross Sr. David Matthew Moore Bryan Jack-Ross Crow Taylor Glen Moore She also made a special trip to the CIRI offices in Robert Lawrence Crowe Jr. Kyle Adam Nelsen Anchorage.Wendy Kaye Crowell “One of the veryRichard first Williamthings Nichuals I wanted Jr. toDavid do Bryanwas addCurtis the twins to Nolanmy CIRI Ryan stock Ogle-Endresen will,” she explains.Juanita Michelle “That Delacruz was importantJasmin to Pomme. O’Neill And from the momentGidget Marie I walked Dennis into the CIRIBrent offices,Lydell Petersen I felt at homeChristy andLynn Downscared about.” Jamie Lance Peterson Erik David Edwardson Michael Gary Peterson save the date Jennine Janet Elias Though she lives in Colorado,Sherri “home” Anne Peterson is Alaska Melvin Peter Elvsaas Mary B. Phillips CIRI and TCF Friendship Potlatch – and now, Cynthia says, she has more reason Tamara Rae Evans Kenneth Leo Powell thanMatthew ever Lee to Fox return. “I madeRaymond this trip Coy specifically Powers Northwest Friendship Potlatch toAndrew reunite Jaquie with Galaktionoff my twins. ForBryan years, Thomas my Protzman family Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013 | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. experiencedMandy Lyn Gardner a lot of loss, andMark that Alan drove Reisdorf me away, Chief Leschi School Penny Louise Hansen George Martin Rickard but Alaska will always be home, no matter where I Puyallup, Wash. go.Lillian This Josephine is where Harvey my boys are.Jesse AfterMichael so Rodgers many years ofScott loss, Alan now Heistand I’m gaining family.”Garrett Clayton Rowe Steven Gene Holley Robert E. Rowell Krystal Joyce Holmes Raymond Edward Ryan Jr. Jon Robbins Holstrom Lisa Marie Scott BrittanyHIGHLIGHTS Rose Hopkins CYNTHIADavid DAROSETT Lee Shassetz Kimberly Ann Johnson Glenn Ross Shook Rae-Ann Cameron Jones George R. Showalter Sonja• After Gwendolyn 26 years, Joseph Cynthia DarosettJustin was Rod recently Smith reunited P.O. Box 93330 Michaelwith Lee the Karaffa twin sons she gaveLinda up for Sue adoption. Smith Anchorage, Alaska 99509-3330 Alyssa• The J. twins,Kashevaroff Jerome and Mark,Viola located M. Soxie their biological Kirstenmother Helene by Kauffmanconnecting with aEva cousin Marie on Springer Facebook. Krista Jeyne Komarek Michael Roy Stem CIRICIrI hCONTACTeadquarter oINFORMATIONffice Rita• Today, Victoria Cynthia Kostenborder celebrates herJohn newly C. Stepp reunited II family, 2525 C Street, Suite 500 CIRI Headquarters Carolinewhich Lois now Kroll includes three grandchildren,Veronica Ann Takeuchi with one Anchorage, Alaska 99503 2525 C Street, Suite 500 Henrygranddaughter Frederick Kroll onIII the way. William Glen Tate (907) 274-8638 Anchorage, Alaska Peri Labrum (907) 279-8836 fax Karl John Torgramsen Tel. 907-274-8638 www.ciri.com Andre Lee Lafrance Cyril M. Tyson www.ciri.com Gwynydd Electra Lamborn Patricia Mae Wade Shareholder relations Shawna Marie Larson Harry Markum Watson Shareholder Relations (907) 263-5191 or (800) 764-2474 Tel. 907-263-5191 or 800-764-2474 Joylynn Louise Leonard Patrick James Westdahl (907) 263-5186 Fax Diamond Sharmayne Lewis Steven Eugene Wheeler Fax 907-263-5186 Tonya Jeannette Loveless Irene Edith White Shareholder ParticipationParticipation Committees Committees Roger Dean Lowe Walter Stanislaus Whitley Jr. ciri.com/content/shareholders/committees.aspxwww.ciri.com/spc Julie Petro Lowndes Norman Eugene Wood Jr. EDITOR: BRIANNA CANNON | LAYOuT AND DESIGN: YuIT, LLC. ©Submit CIRI, 2013 your stories & ideas to [email protected]

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Cynthia’s five son’s meet in Alaska. Courtesy of the Darosett family. inmemory roger Charles Canfield Jr., 45 harry hogenson, 78 Grace Putkuk Vallee, 87 Roger Charles Canfield Jr. passed away May 27 at Good Harry Hogenson passed away July 14 at home in Grace Putkuk Vallee passed Samaritan Hospital in San Jose,Thomas Calif. Mr. P. Huhndorf,Canfield was Yup’ik born Oct. Ketchikan,Douglas Alaska. W. Fifer, Mr. Hogenson Tlingit was born Aug. 20,Louis 1934, “Lou” Nagy Jr., Yup’ik Erik I. Frostad,away June Athabascan 8 in Anchorage. 14,CIRI 1967, in Anchorage. He is Chairsurvived by his sisters, Elma E. in Seldovia,Vice Chair Alaska. Assistant Secretary Robert Ms.E. Harris, Vallee Iñupiaqwas born May 18, Charles G. Anderson, Aleut Jeffrey A. Gonnason, Haida Penny L. Carty, Aleut CarboniBOARD and Desiree OF Madsen who was like a mother to Canfield; Katrina 1926,M. (Dolchok) in Point Hope, Jacuk, Alaska. Aleut She brother-in-law, Kevin Madsen;Chair and nieces Emeritus and nephews. richardSecretary C. larson Sr., 71 Assistant Treasurer graduated from Haskell Institute DIRECTORS Ted S. Kroto Sr., Athabascan Roy M. Huhndorf, Yup’ik RichardMichael C. Larson R. Boling, Sr. passed Athabascan away June 28, 2012,Hallie at L. Bissett, Athabascan in Lawrence, Kansas in 1948. Patrick Marrs, Aleut thomas oliver Christiansen,Chair Emeritus 75 homeTreasurer in Anchorage. Mr. Larson was born Oct. 29,Rolf 1940, A. inDagg, Yup’ik Ms. Vallee returned to Alaska Thomas Oliver Christiansen passed away August 17 at St. Elias Dillingham, Alaska. He is survived by his wife, Agnes M. in 1954, then worked for the Hospital in Anchorage. Mr. Christiansen was born Dec. 17, 1937, Larson; daughters, Sophie Larson, Christina Larson-Dike and original Alaska Native Service inTYONEK Anchorage. FIGHTS WILDFIREHe was, aCONTINUED pipefitter FROM with PAGE the 1 Local 367 for more Tamara Larson-Benedicto; sons, Dwayne, Richard Jr., Emil and Hospital located in Anchorage than 50 years. Christiansen is survived by his wife of 35-years, Boris Larson; and many grandchildren. for 15 years before retiring and SuzanneWhile ForumMarie Christiansen; members likeand daughters,CIRI, Cook Teresa Inlet Oppegaard, Tribal working with her husband in COuRTESY OF CAROL VALLEE UNITED AGAINST VanessaCouncil, Rodman Eklutna, and Inc.,Darlene Southcentral and Karen Christiansen. Foundation, eddie lee oldaker, 65 THEthe WILD private FIRES sector. She enjoyed Salamatof Native Assoc. and Tyonek Native Corporation Eddie Lee Oldaker passed away April 17 in Las Vegas, Nev. Mr. campingTyonek and fishing throughout Alaska, and going to the Whaling edonatedmma lois to the Colburn, Tyonek 93Fire Fund, Donita Slawson, tribal Oldaker was born May 26, 1947. He is survived by his wife, Festivals in Barrow, Alaska. She is survived by her children, I want to express my heartfelt appreciation Emmaadministrator Lois Colburn for passed the Nativeaway August village 19 atof St.Tyonek, Lawrence tackled Assisted Helen Rose Oldaker; and daughters, Samantha Barber, Brenda Arthur Bruce, Lawrence “Larry,” William “Randy,” Harold “Allen” Livingthe difficultiesHome in Anchorage. of fighting Ms. Colburn a fire was off born the Oct. road 25, 1919,system. in As Rice and April Ceniseros. and toCarol the Vallee; Tikahtnu and grandchildren, Forum. Living Katharine in Tyonek, Bruce, Corrine Lazyfire Bay, crews Alaska. nearly She enjoyed doubled gardening, the local walking population and biking. of Herthe Bruce-Benken,I witnessed Melissa the dedication Vallee Shein, of and my Christopher, people James and caringvillage, heart Slawson touched many.organized Ms. Colburn efforts is survivedto fly in by food, her daughter, gas, Gilbert ollestad, 89 Heatherwho Vallee. worked alongside the firefighters; the other vehicle fluids and supplies into the area. Sylvia L. Pond; and sons, Jack C. King and Stuart C. Colburn. Gilbert Ollestad passed away August 10 at Providence ones who couldn’t do all the physical work Seward Mountain Haven in Seward, Alaska. Mr. Ollestad was harold a. woods, 49 CaronBy May d avis,28, the 61 fire was 100 percent contained. Soon born Dec. 27, 1923, on Yukon Island outside of Seldovia, Alaska. Harolddelivered A. Woods water, passed chainsaws away on July and 25 fuel,at home and in Fairbanks, Caronafter, Davis firefighters passed away launched August 9 at a the“mop Alaska up” Native effort Medical and He was a life-long fisherman in Cook Inlet and also fished in Alaska.those He whois survived prepared by his food,brothers, including Jerry Woods myself, and Paul Centerwarned in Anchorage. locals of Ms.potential Davis was hazards born in likeNome, ash Alaska. pits andShe Kodiak, the Bering Sea and Bristol Bay. Mr. Ollestad is survived Woodswith Jr.; whatever and sisters, we Jeanne had inWoods our andhomes, Margaret shared Taylor. standing dead trees that might fall. was a proud member of Operating Engineers Local 302 and enjoyed by sons, Burt, Jeff and Tollak Ollestad; daughter, Onnolee with the firefighters and tribal members who fishing, hunting, beadwork, berry picking, carpentry and travelling. Ollestad; sister, Thelma Patton; five grandchildren, three great- were working so hard to save our homes. All Ms.As Davisthe community is survived by herrecovers, husband, village Paul Davis; administrators daughter, Sherry grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Condolences Graves;are taking grandchildren, the opportunity Wyatt and Trinity;to help and residents sisters, Bertie prevent of us with lack of sleep, dusty and smoky – Ruth A. Burnell, 86 Marie Norma Shepard, 94 Gerdes,future Darlyn fires. Hill, Kim Scarlett, Lynn Merrick and Bea Pierce. Gerald lars-Monroe Soosuk, 59 Clydestill John everyone Eben, 76 didn’t stop.William Everyone H. Wilson who Jr., 70 Gerald Lars-Monroe Soosuk passed away August 17 at helped us is in our prayers. Kathy“At this r aepoint, hartnett, we are 63connecting with federal and Mercy Medical Center in Redding, Calif. Mr. Soosuk was Kathystate Rae authorities Hartnett passed to make away TyonekJuly 9 at homea more in Ojai, fire-wise Calif. Ms. born June 27, 1954 in Fairbanks, Alaska. He is survived by Withwww.facebook.com/ deep appreciation,cirinews Hartnettcommunity,” was born saysJuly 6, Slawson. 1950, in Bellingham, “We’re bringing Wash. She in is survived his sisters, Lena, Ruth, Betty, Rose and Annelle; and brothers, StaY ConneCted to YoUr CIrI CoMMUnItY byresources her sons, Travis to remove Severson foliage, and Nathaniel vehicles Hartnett; and daughter, debris near Grant and Myles. Daniellehomes, Hartnett; and also and sisters,supplying Kim Froedgehomes and with Kristi fire LaMonte. Harriet Kaufman extinguishers and smoke detectors.” Tyonek Village 08 06 Stay connected to your CIRI community cirinews @ciri