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. Inthe20192020 academic year, scholarship eligibility was expanded to include both full- and part-time students attending accredited colleges, universities and vocational-technical schools , Sealaska has committed $30,000 to assist with emergency relief and disaster preparedness efforts in Haines andKlukwan. Our connection to the lands and waters of Southeast Alaska is deeply rooted, in our past, present and future as a people, said Nelson. This study is part of an ongoing effort Sealaska has undertaken since 1981 to ask shareholders their opinions. Sealaskas growing financial success has allowed the Board of Directors to add $10 million to the scholarship endowment fund. Sealaska joins Calista and Arctic Slope Regional Corporation in rejecting the practice of quantifying degree of Indian blood in order to , Q: What did the blood quantum resolution do? Filling out the application for Class D stock is easy and can be done entirely online. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has established a website with additional details and , New Sealaska Director Barbara Blake and her son It is an incredible moment in Sealaska history to witness the first shareholder descendant elected to the board. Our thoughts and prayers remain with his family. Yes. The full annual report is available online by clicking here. View the 2019 Top 49ers list here. In addition to the spring distribution, Sealaska will be providing the greatest amount of educational scholarship awards to upwards of 500 students this coming year and continues to invest in revitalizing Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian languages while supporting cultural and economic development in our communities. We have compiled the following answers to questions weve received so far. The , It is the holiday season, and a great opportunity to support local, Native-owned businesses, artists and entrepreneurs. The live webcast will begin at , June is upon us, and it has brought endless daylight, warmth, and an explosion of life. Bennett is the general manager for Alaska Coastal Aggregates, a Sealaska subsidiary. Shareholders and descendants are invited to join Sealaska including representatives from Shareholder Relations, Shareholder Development, board and leadership, Corporate Communications and more at one or more of the many upcoming events. The funding builds on a 2019 Safe Shelter grant from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), which allowed YTT to utilize $691,768 of grant funds set , An investment in Alaska-based food company Barnacle is Sealaskas latest step toward building a business portfolio that aligns with the twin goals of economic prosperity and environmental protection. Our 23,000 . MBS provides IT solutions to clients nationally for a wide range of topics. A: Lineal descendants of , New Language Award Honors Founding Director Clarence Jackson, Sr. Celebration, research projects, collections housing and youth summer camps gave Breylan Martin, Miranda Worl, Lyndsey Brollini, Leah Urbanski and Leanna Owen insight into SHIs mission to perpetuate Tlingit, HaidaandTsimshian culture every day. Sealaska shareholders who wish to be considered for this board seat should submit a statement of interest and resume byMonday, October 1, 2018 at 5pm AKDT. , which was passed by shareholder resolution at the 2021 annual meeting. AnAlaska Native Corporation Settlement Trustprovides Sealaska and its shareholders with significant tax advantages. Helping Katu and many others is DonnaRae (Klinklia) James, president of the San Francisco , Attention Sealaska students! Sealaska's board of directors approv ed a $21.3 million distribution to shareholders when it met Friday, April 8. Longevity is in , SEALASKA TRANSITIONING OUT OF LOGGING OPERATIONS In Sealaskas early years, logging was the most viable way for us to create value for our shareholders. A virtual information session hosted by Sealaska provided a information on the upcoming Alaska special election , Discover a Fulfilling Career! The fund was established by Sealaskas board in spring of 2018 as a way to provide support for , Sealaska had good news to report to shareholders at its annual meeting Saturday, June 23 in Wrangell, AK. Sealaska shareholders will decide this month whether applicants should have to prove they have at least one-quarter Alaska Native blood quantum to qualify for Class , Sealaskas more than 23,000 shareholders are invited to join us in person and virtually on Saturday, June 25 for the 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders at Centennial Hall in Juneau and streaming live on MySealaska.com. Its been twelve years since we voted in Anchorage to enroll the descendants into Sealaska, said Sealaska Chair Joe Nelson. Please note, Sealaskas final 2019 audited financials will be published in May 2020. Sealaska Board Chair Joe Nelson participated on a panel titled Language Revitalization, , Sealaska is partnering with the Sustainable Southeast Partnership (SSP) and Allen Marine to support a new position within SSP, a regional catalyst for regenerative tourism, which will focus on: Supporting Southeast Alaska small communities around visitor industry opportunities Guiding the development of the visitor industry in rural areas Supporting new tourism business opportunities in smaller , Alana Peterson learned the value of hard work at a very early age. We are dedicated to solutions that reverse ocean warming, pollution and wasteand. 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Overwhelmingly, it was clear that our way of life revolves around our children, traditional foods, communities, and land, oceans and waterways. At Sealaska, we're committed to discovering new ways to best serve our communities. Founded in 1972, Sealaska has been evolving from a land-management-focused company to a services-focused company with an emphasis on sustainable industries. , Sealaska published a special edition Shareholder Newsletter. To make updates to record information, please visit MySealaska.com. In recent years, Sealaska has been fortunate enough to create a number of, new shareholder benefit programs, like the language program and the bereavement program. And, of course, a lighthearted look at the realities of student lifefor example, many respondents said , Campaign organizers with Alaska Natives Without Land are optimistic that legislation advancing the land claims of Alaska Natives from five Southeast communities will be reintroduced during the 117th Congress, which got underway on Jan. 3, 2021. The contest was for anyone who enrolled online and submitted a complete application by December 16, 2018. Companies aim to enhance lives and promote ocean health October 30, 2020 (Juneau, AK)Sealaska, an Alaska Native Corporation owned by 23,000 Tlingit, Haida, , https://youtu.be/dR4nVR4xukQ It is with great sadness, but also reverence, respect and gratitude for his innumerable contributions, that we share the news of the passing of Tlingit Elder and culture bearer Kingeist David Katzeek. The , Southeast Alaska Independent Living (SAIL) has been administering a demonstration project over the last three years to increase culturally appropriate independent living services in the region. Read more about the meetingshere. Senators Lisa Murkowski , We Belong Here is a youth leadership and basketball camp hosted by Juneau youth organizations March 18-20, 2019. Each committee represents one of three different geographic regions: Southeast Alaska, Alaska , By: Jay Brendible Jr., Construction Management Intern Jay Brendible Jr. and Superintendent Dave Houx examine the gravel layer of the vegetative swale (a channel for water runoff) at the construction site. Byron brought a profound belief in fairness and inclusion to our communities, our corporation, our state and the world. WHAT WAS SIGNED INTO LAW? Applications are now open for summer 2023 internships at Sealaska and partner organizations like Sealaska Heritage Institute, Spruce Root, Barnacle Foods, McKinley Capital and Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska. To help ease those feelings Sealaska held a virtual enrollment overview on August 16. Hamilton is the son of George (Siigaay) Hamilton, Sr. and Joy (HaanaIwaans)EdensoHamilton. The project is called Independent Living Services for Alaska Natives with Disabilities (IL STAND) and serves about 100 people, including elders and people with disabilities. FINANCIAL OVERVIEW Sealaska achieved another year of record nancial performance in 2019 with $77.8 million in net income. The increase in daylight lures us outdoors. You may be required to send additional documentation , Commitment to Carbon-Offset Project Pays Off in 2018 Photo courtesy of the Sustainable Southeast Partnership Sealaska is experiencing unprecedented growth and income, supported by thriving businesses that have a common purpose, connected by a shared goal of working toward healthier oceans and enhancing the natural environment. Who is Sealaska? Nelson has served as a Sealaska director since 2003 and has been board chair since 2014. Some might wonder why an Alaska Native Corporation in Southeast Alaska would invest in Iceland. Proxy Prizes for the 49th Annual Meeting and Election The MVY permanent fund is a long-term investment fund designed to ensure that even as markets fluctuate, shareholders continue to receive stable distributions. (That is, if you voted your proxy by the early-bird deadline of Friday, June 4.) The issue is currently in front of Sealaska shareholders, who have , I know they believe in me and they want to continue to see me succeed. This spring, look for stories from some of Sealaskas scholarship recipients. These dips wont impact our goal of growth and stability over time.. This is a story about a young shareholder from Southern California on a journey to understand her own Native identity. 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. The Elders Settlement Trust was established at the same time, which provides a one-time payment to , The Sealaska Board of Directors elevated shareholder JasonGubatayaoto the position of general manager ofHaaAan,Sealaskasland-management company, when it met Jan. 20-21. His Tlingit name is , The Sealaska Board of Directors met on July 28 and 29 to discuss investments, business momentum and review financial statements. 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. ButMitchellwants everyone to know thats not how it works any more. 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.. The company achieved one of the most successful years in its history, recording a net income of $43.3 million in 2017 and a $78 million net income improvement over the last five years. Sheltering in place with , Each year, Sealaska directors select a shareholder descendant to participate as a board youth advisor to the board for a one-year term. Honored Elder. Sealaska President and CEO Anthony Mallott was invited to present on this years theme,Driving Innovation through Diversity. The act has been amended many times. . Established in 1972, Sealaska is the Alaska Native regional corporation for Southeast Alaska. In December, I issued , Sealaska seeks the next Board Youth Advisor and is accepting applications for 2019-2020 term. Gavin Brown watches Native Youth Olympics presentation @ We Belong Here Our youth are capable of so much more than what we give them credit for. Q: Why am I getting a 1099? , Sealaska launched another addition to the scholarship program by adding eligibility for part-time students enrolled in colleges or vocational-technical schools. Distributions from Sealaska operations and the Marjorie V. Young (MVY) investment fund will be tax free beginning with the fall 2021 distribution, which will be the first to pass through the Sealaska Settlement Trust. Commodities like oil and minerals were negatively impacted in 2020 by the pandemic, resulting in lower-than-usual 7(i) payments. Key eligibility requirements: Be at least 18 years of age but not older than 25 years , Sealaska is partnering with Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska (Tlingit & Haida) and Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI) to host a community gathering in Roseville, CA on Saturday, Jan. 11. A recent request from the City of Angoon to help protect a gravesite aligns with Sealaskas management of traditional homelands. Bristol Bay Native Corporation. The following was included. Sealaska seeks shareholder input and invests in areas highlighted by shareholders. Each student is on a different path, with diverse personal, academic and professional goals. The spring was cool snow lingered on the beaches into late May and in what feels like a blink, skunk cabbage is waist high and devils clubs leaves have unfurled. Two of his brothers (TJ and Joe Young) are renowned Haida carvers. The ultimate goal, according to Sealaska President and CEO Anthony Mallott, is to provide for current generations while saving for the future. And she understands why. Shareholders can also contact the Sealaska Shareholder Relations team directly at, 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. Q: Who is eligible for Class D stock? This will help , Sealaska is continuing its effort to understand our shareholdersviewsand priorities about the current eligibility requirements to enroll as a shareholder. View answers to spring distribution questions here. Support for the people Sealaska serves goes beyond biannual dividends. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) advanced a package of public land bills that included the bill finalizing equitable treatment for , Sealaskas Business Success Results in Record Dividend Payment from Operations The Sealaska Board of Directors approved a spring distribution totaling nearly $32 million on March 29, 2019. A deep appreciation for the outdoors, for people and for problem-solving united Darren OMahony, Paul Dunlop and Ciaran Doherty when they were colleagues at Glover Site Investigations in Northern Ireland. EBITDA Earnings before Interest Expense, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization gives us insight into how our businesses are performing financially before accounting adjustments or expenses that are unrelated to the running of those operations. Alaskans and the rest of the nation are taking time this weekend to honor U.S. military veterans. Peratrovich is remembered as a powerful Tlingit civil rights leader who served in the ANS alongside her husband Roy who served , Thank you to all those who joined the Sealaska Public Policy Forum today. , by Andrew Wysocki, Sealaska 2018 communications summer intern Sealaska intern Janae Vieira prepares salmon during intern development week. This includes funding educational and professional development programs like scholarships and internships, providing semiannual distributions to shareholders, and donating to cultural programs. This decision is based , Sealaska Construction Solutions, LLC (SCS) is a recent recipient of the Malmstrom Air Force Base multiple award task order contract (MATOC). 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. Threeboard-endorsed incumbents,Board Chair Joe , Sealaska issued a statement expressing its position on the U.S. Supreme Courts ruling on Friday, June 25 that settled litigation over whether Alaska Native Corporations qualify for federal CARES Act funding. This pledge provides emergency response funding for several nonprofit organizations delivering urgent recovery services. It is so important for all our people, no matter their blood quantum, to have a , Tracy and Penny are among Sealaskas newest shareholders, who have enrolled since the one-quarter blood quantum requirement was removed from enrollment criteria for Class D (Descendant) stock. Sealaska Native Corporation . The totem is being , Sealaska shareholders and followers ofSealaskasocial media channels were asked a simple questionabout a month ago: Tell us how blood quantum impacts you. During a lunch-hour Zoom and Facebook Live event on Wednesday, Oct. 13,Sealaska shared some of those answers. Sealaska 2018 1099 tax forms are now available On MySealaska.com onJanuary 29, 2019(must be logged in to view and , Each of Sealaskas businesses and partners works toward healthier oceans and enhancing the natural environment. Soboleffs passing in early July created a vacancy on the thirteen-member board. Update information on MySealaska.com by 11:59 p.m. AKST or in person at Sealaska headquarters by 4 p.m. AKST. Kristovich was a treasured speaker of Xaad kl who gave her time and knowledge generously to generations of her people through her involvement with language , On Friday, July 23, Sealaskas board of directors approved a resolution to give full support and cooperation to the Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative, which was announced by Interior Secretary Deb Haaland (Laguna Pueblo) in late June. Gloria is San Diegos first non-white mayor,and alsoits first LGBTQ mayor. The documentavailable by clicking the button belowwalks you throughSealaskasmost recent (2020) audited financialresults and offers insights on each of the major components of our financial reports. Every operating business delivered signicant year-over-year growth. Sealaska continues to prioritize the health of our employees and deeply appreciates their tireless efforts to maintainCOVIDprecautions while working to achieve business growth and enhance shareholder benefits. Shareholders no longer pay federal income tax on distributions from earnings on Sealaska operations and investments now that the settlement trust is in place. Work will take place at the air base and Missile Wing at , The Sealaska board of directors will meet on Friday, March 20, 2020, to decide on this years spring distribution. Thank you for visiting the official Sealaska Facebook page. Sealaska Native Corporation . The application will belivebeginningMonday, Oct. 4, 2021. As an intern, I was part of a team that included the U.S. Forest Service and Hoonah Indian Association, said Mitch. 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. , https://youtu.be/MykcB4xOCyg The enrollment process can seem overwhelming and confusing. 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.. Katzeek was a clan leader for the Eagle moiety, Shangukeid(Thunderbird Clan) of Klukwan. In 2021, Sealaskas board and executive leadership launched what will be a , As wewelcome2022, we at Sealaska have much to be grateful for. 2022 SST Distribution Schedule Announced. Surveys are a great way to engage withshareholders. There will be four positions up for election during the 2019 Annual Shareholder meeting. Shareholders can view it at MySealaska.com. A live webcast will be available. The distribution will be issued to shareholders on Friday, April 22. Sealaska Native Corporation . Living in rural Southeast Alaska depends on a reliable ferry service that delivers people and goods and supplies. The board of directors approved the distribution totaling $16 million. The situation is evolving rapidly and we want to share some of the steps were taking as a company , Sealaska created an option for shareholders to receive information electronically. We hear this loud and clear in the Because We Cherish You text: Even from long ago, our grandchildren we placed high above ourselves. Sealaska leaders created the Sealaska Heritage Foundation in 1980 after hearing from a cross-section of Elders at a gathering held in Sitka. Is it an old guy, with crazy hair in a lab coat with glasses? I Don't Know Why. It is through this shared vision and dedication that we are able to provide crucial support to our people through shareholder benefit programs and distributions., Sealaska board chair Joe Nelson said he views Sealaskas success through two overlapping lenses. During the community meetings, shareholders have the opportunity to hear from board endorsed candidates as well as independents who are present at the meeting. Direct deposit is an easy and efficient way to receive your distributions. Southeast Alaska is made up of thousands of islands that are home to more than 21 communities. Through , Sealaska has selected six shareholders to fill open seats on two of its three Shareholder Participation Committees. Sealaska, Assistant Lands Manager Municipal City of Craig City of Hydaburg City of Wrangel Craig City Clerk Ketchikan City Clerk . In general, sponsorship stipulation includes: Must be a Sealaska shareholder or descendant of a , Sealaskas first Protected Species Observer training program, held Feb. 17-18, resulted in successful completion by 23 Sealaska shareholders and descendants, who are now ready to work on construction sites, on fishing and weather vessels and elsewhere to monitor impacts on federally protected species like walrus, orcas and humpback whales.

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