In a year defined by a global pandemic, everyone has experienced its , Sealaska shareholders have told us that education and vocational scholarships are a top priority. By helping to further the education of these future leaders, we , Sealaska Heritage Institutes famed Celebration kicked off Wednesday, June 8 in Juneau after four long years and the community is abuzz with the energy of dancers and singers assembling from around Southeast Alaska and beyond. Film is a mirror: Sealaska shareholder descendant Miciana Hutcherson reflects on Black History Month, The 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be Held in Klawock, AK, Save the Date for the Portland Informational Fair, Sealaska Board of Directors Approves Increase in Language Funding at First Meeting of 2023. It also added an energy relief payment to the 2022 PFD for what was then expected to be a total payment to individuals of about $3,200. This is accomplished by averaging the past five years when making distributions to shareholders, rather than only taking the previous year into account. He has three brothers and one sister. The scholarships, which will be $1,424 per award in the initial year, will help to remove a financial barrier for Sealaska shareholders and descendants who are not able to attend school full time. Scholarship recipients have gone on to , Dear Shareholders, Sigowu Yes Takw! Conference. Three of the grants, totaling to $400,000, will go toward invigorating all three of Southeast Alaskas Indigenous languages: Lingt(Tlingit),XaadKl(Haida), andSmalgyax(Tsimshian). , Its never too late to follow your dreams! This summer, look for stories from some of Sealaskas scholarship recipients. CS Marine Constructors, Inc., brings an ideal set of values and capabilities to Sealaskas broad effort to improve ocean health and build a culture of respect, transparency, focus and drive. These programs, along with the scholarship program and Elders trust are designed to weather the ups and downs of the markets and the business cycles., The fall 2022 dividend is comparable to numbers seen in, previous years. This years interns, like so many people across the country, are working from home, exchanging office time for video chats to stay connected to their teams. Sealaska has actively engaged in the political process, advocating on behalf of our shareholders and Native communities for decades. participated in Sealaskas virtual holiday party held on Wednesday, Dec. 14. The decision was precipitated by a number of shareholders and descendants who have lost their jobs due to the virus and who now want to go to school, according to Joe Nelson, Sealaska board chair and ex-officio trustee of , We are working with our partners on the shared priority of keeping our people and communities safe. Some might wonder why an Alaska Native Corporation in Southeast Alaska would invest in Iceland. A unique profession in the marine , The Alaska Native Brotherhood (ANB) and Alaska Native Sisterhood (ANS) Grand Camp organizations brought Alaska Native leaders together to celebrate the life and legacy of ElizabethKaaxgal.aatPeratrovich during a virtual event held Wednesday, February 16. We want to continue to tell the story from the eyes of your experience and journey. There will be four positions up for election during the 2019 Annual Shareholder meeting. My summer was split into two , Accounting Intern Finds Career Confidence while Connecting with Tlingit HeritageBy: Mikki Moriarty, 2019 Accounting Intern I have found more grounding and confidence in this field. The special election, which is already underway, will be the first , After two years of meeting virtually, Sealaska is excited to welcome shareholders back to in-person events this spring! In , Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI) invites interested candidates to apply for a vacancy on the SHI Board of Trustees (BOT). Shareholders will receive a unique PIN number via email and on a print postcard that will arrive , Sealaska shareholders 2021 dividend distribution willadd tonumerous other shareholder benefits and supports, including the $4.2 million in CARES Act funding Sealaska is distributing to eligible shareholders, in partnership with the Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska. Copies are available from the Department of Fish and Game offices in Juneau, Douglas, Petersburg, Ketchikan, Wrangell, Sitka, . Shareholders who would like to be considered for a board , Stephanie Jenkins is one of 62 part-time students who were awarded Sealaska scholarships in 2019. Major General Thad Martin from the CT National Guard gets help cutting the ceremony ribbon from CT Governor , https://youtu.be/EntydJnhMVM Sealaska directors unanimously approved a resolution to deed Sealaska land in Wrangell to the federally recognized tribe, Wrangell Cooperative Association. Spruce Root supports businesses through loan capital and support services to promote economic, social, cultural and environmental resiliency. Distributions to shareholders were , As Sealaskas board finalizes the spring distribution to Sealaska shareholders in a meeting on Friday, April 2, the companys business operations continue a trend of increasing profitability. A few big changes include learning Smalgyax, returning to school to pursue a degree in , First Tlingit Totem to Stand in Craig, Alaska Hundreds gathered and traveled to Prince of Wales Island last weekend to witness the raising of the first Tlingit totem that now stands in the community of Craig. Today, we recognize the remarkable life and tremendous legacy of Kaajaakwt Dr. Walter Soboleff, reflecting on one of his most important guiding principles: Sh ya.awudaniyi a kwan respect people; respect yourself; and other people will respect you. It will , Like Sealaskas core values, the basis of the upcoming 2020 Innovation Summit, Feb. 26-27, at Centennial Hall in Juneau is working together to address business challenges. Nelson has a long and distinguished career working as a practicing attorney and advocating for youth while working for the , Sealaska is committed to building an organization that plays an active role in addressing one of the biggest challenges facing our species: the effects of climate change on our environment. in earnings from the Marjorie V. Young (MVY) Shareholder Permanent Fund, $7.6 in operations income and $5.1 million in Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act Section 7(j) natural resource revenue sharing funds. For more information on scholarships and how to apply, go to , These are extraordinary times, as we hunker down across the globe. This includes $2.8 million in earnings from the Marjorie V. Young (MVY) Shareholder Permanent Fund, $7.6 in operations income and $5.1 million in Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act Section 7(j) natural resource revenue sharing funds. This is a story about a young shareholder from Southern California on a journey to understand her own Native identity. The show is produced by Boston public television station WGBH and aired on , On March 12, 2019, the Alaska Native Vietnam Veterans Land Allotment Act was approved via the Dingell Act. Each event will , Pictured left to right: Joe Young, Andrea Cook, TJ Young, David R. Boxley and Greg Frisby. Through internships at Sealaska and the U.S. Attorneys Office in Boise, Idaho, three years of work at a civil , Our way of life! Visual storytelling is at the heart of Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian people. The event is an opportunity for shareholders and tribal citizens that live away from their traditional homelands to connect with , As we near the end of 2019, Sealaska can look back and be proud of another successful year due to our business growth. AISES is a , This month, a partnership between Sealaska and the Alaska Longline Fisheries Association (ALFA) will result in the distribution of 49,000 pounds of salmon to families reliant on subsistence fishing from Yakutat to Hydaburg. Sealaska Board Endorsed Candidates, Apply by Friday, May 31, 2019 Damen Bell-Holter at Kake Culture Camp 2018, Photo by Bethany Goodrich courtesy of the Sustainable Southeast Partnership The Mens Work Gathering from June 28 to 30, 2019, is co-sponsored by Aiding Women in Abuse and Rape Emergencies (AWARE),Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (ANDVSA),Goldbelt Heritage Foundation, and , 2017-18 Board Youth Advisor Nicole George visits with shareholders in Haines, AK. Every year Sealaska awards hundreds of full-time and part-time merit-based scholarships to our student leaders. Sealaska expects to meet and exceed its record net income of $65.2 million in 2018. At a board meeting held on Friday, Jan. 27, Sealaskas Board of Directors approved a one-time $250,000 increase in funding for language programming from the Sealaska language fund, bringing this years contribution to $750,000. Commodities like oil and minerals were negatively impacted in 2020 by the pandemic, resulting in lower-than-usual 7(. But because of the way Sealaska dividends are structured, with the five-year averaging of operations income and the permanent fund, we can help limit large movements in the dividend during years like this one, where investment markets face significant decline.. 1099 Tax Forms are available now on MySealaska! 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Paul Sr. Archives, Sealaska Growth Highlighted Among Top Alaska Businesses, TRADITIONAL DUGOUT CANOES Transforming a red cedar log into a 30ft canoe, Sealaskas Mitch Haldane Balances Leadership Roles and Receives Alaska Native Fellowship. Language Awards were presented at the 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. I remember, as a child, sitting at our old wooden kitchen table after dinner while my grandfather , We had a chance to connect with Sealaska Board Youth Advisor Maka Monture, a Tlingit and Mohawk from Yakutat, Alaska. Live webcast will be available. Via direct deposit 2. The 2019 fall distribution to shareholders will include $8 million ($15.6 million for full year 2019) from operations and the Marjorie V. Young Shareholder Permanent Fund (MVY Permanent Fund). We will also be looking forward to the next 100 years as we speed toward our 50th anniversary. Cancelling the in-person community meetings was a difficult but necessary decision as we continue to assess the risks of the pandemic. Thats , The 2020 annual meeting of shareholders will be held in Angoon, AK Saturday, June 27, 2020. Connect with fellow shareholders, learn more about Sealaska and enjoy Alaska Native art workshops at Sealaskas Portland Informational Fair this spring. The service will be available through the MySealaska website and open to the public via YouTube. How does a child from the small village of Angoon end up coaching college basketball all over the country? The distribution, which was issued to those with direct deposit today, is the third made through the Sealaska Settlement Trust, which was established by shareholder vote in 2021. The bills, which will work their way through committee assignments and hearings in the coming weeks and months, would amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) to , Sealaska recently joined Alaskans for Better Government in support of a proposed ballot measure to institute formal legal recognition of all 229 Alaska Native Tribes by the State of Alaska. Shareholders are encouraged to complete and/or update any enrollment or stock transfer paperwork by the official record date for the fall distribution. Were starting by , After careful consideration of the guidelines from health authorities in the wake of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, we have made the decision to offer the May 2020 shareholder community meetings via webcast. Attention Sealaska students! Sealaska shareholders will receive a fall distribution that includes: Friday, Oct. 28 is the record date this is the last day for shareholders to make changes to stock or gift stock ahead of the fall distribution. To view the full newsletter, click here. On Friday, Oct. 29, Sealaska's Board of Directors approved the company's 2021 fall distribution totaling $16.0 million to be issued on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. Established in 1972, Sealaska is the Alaska Native regional corporation for Southeast Alaska. Sealaska Announces Fall 2022 Distribution. Through a variety of mechanisms, including an open-ended questionnaire, a formal survey and virtual events, we heard from thousands of you. WHAT WAS SIGNED INTO LAW? ANCSA was intended to resolve long-standing issues surrounding aboriginal land claims in Alaska, as well as to stimulate economic development throughout Alaska. The , As part of the great turnaround in income and profits created over the last five years, Sealaska businesses continue to achieve record growth. In fact, out of any state,Alaskas economy is predicted to be the most impacted by climate shifts. Lack of snow cover on the ground will expose tree roots to colder soils, and yellow cedar is already showing the result of this with many trees dying. Silva is originally from Angoon and now lives in Juneau. American Indian Science and Engineering Society National Conference Goes Virtual! Sealaska encourages shareholders to seek information on every candidate and ensure that you are up to date , On August 16, Alaska will hold a special election to fill out the remainder of former Congressman Don Youngs term in the U.S. House of Representatives. , During the month of February, we are highlighting shareholders who are contributing to policy and advocacy efforts and who positively impact people and communities. First, as has been well documented around the world, the pandemic brought a sharp uptick in rates of domestic violence. The ceremony is scheduled at 6 pm (AKDT), Friday, June 4. Think about when, where, and how youll get there. . Sealaska economicdevelopment partner Spruce Root just announced the winners of its annual Path to Prosperity business competition, with two Southeast businesses winning $25,000 , San Diegos new mayor, Todd Gloria, is Tlingit, Filipino and has Dutch and Puerto Rican roots. Even after becoming a business owner, she had a hard time embracing the identity. This is nearly $175,000 more than , Barbara Blake was selected to join the 2019 endorsed candidate team for the Sealaska board of directors. We would need the support of other ANCSA regional corporations to make this , Barbara Belks life and career took a different direction through language learning and connection with community Seeking meaning during the COVID-19 pandemic, Sealaska shareholder Barbara Belk shifted the path of her life in the past couple of years. It follows a practice begun in 1912 with the formation of the Alaska Native , Sealaska Constructors was awarded multiple federal construction contracts at the end of September performing installation, design and renovations to government and military facilities across the country. She is Wooshkeetaan (Eagle/Shark Clan), a child of German, English, Irish and Navajo ancestors, , As walls rapidly go up on the new Mendenhall Valley location of the Glory Hall, Sealaskas board of directors sent a strong message of support for the initiative by committing $50,000 to the project at its December meeting. Title: Baranof Island Mountain Goat Closure for Lisa Creek Zone Author: Alaska Fish and Game - Wildlife Conservation These dips wont impact our goal of growth and stability over time.. Alaska Native Vietnam era veterans who served between August 5, 1964, and December 31, 1971, are eligible to apply for a land allotment. Shareholder Participation Committees were established two years ago to help Sealaska be more responsive to the needs and priorities , Amy Hallingstad was a champion for civil rights causes in Alaska, desegregating schools and other public facilities, advocating for equal pay for women and quality health care for Alaska Natives, and tearing down signs that read No Natives Allowed. She fought the most serious challenges faced by her people for most of her life, earning , https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQs3Kce85Is Sealaskas most recent virtual event invited panelists to share their experiences with cold water dips, an ancient ritual among our people that was designed to fortify the body and spirit against a wide range of difficulties, from weather to warfare. Anyone can participate, and families are welcome. Each year, Sealaska directors select a non-voting youth advisor to the board to provide input, gain board membership training and gain knowledge of Sealaskas operations. The wisdom of Indigenous people who have lived in partnership with the ocean for millennia inspires Sealaskas business operations, which aim to help humanity thrive for generations to come by fostering ocean health today. Social distancing is not our thing. The election of three women to the board of directors means that, for the first time ever, women make up the majority of board members. 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