--> Matanuska Glacier --> Matanuska Glacier, one of Alaska's most accessible glaciers, is a 27-mile-long river of ice flowing from the Chugach Mountains almost all the way to the Glenn Highway. Sixty miles east of Palmer, this glacier is the largest in the U.S. that is accessible by vehicle.
--> The indigenous Dena'ina Athabascan name for the 75-mile-long Matanuska River is Ch'atanhtnu, based on the root -tanh "trail extends out," meaning literally "trail comes out river."
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“There was always something going on, between the boats, crab fishing and halibut fishing and cod fishing, and then taking off and going salmon fishing in the summer.”

Growing up steeped in Alaska Native politics has given CIRI Shareholder Fred S. Elvsaas Jr. (Aleut) a unique perspective on the history, culture, challenges and opportunities facing Alaska Native regional and village corporations.

CIRI’s internship program for shareholders and descendants is intended to increase shareholder relevance and deepen engagement with the next generation entering the workforce. The program creates opportunities for students and recent graduates to directly apply their education in a practical work setting while gaining excellent experience and insight into CIRI’s culture and businesses.

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