Blog Posts from dixie.hutchinson

Government, Business and Non-Profits Collaborate on Workforce Development

Submitted 1 year 4 months ago by dixie.hutchinson.

This week on Prince of Wales Island, 13 students attending the second Forestry Training Academy. are proof that collaboration can be more than just a buzzword. The Forestry Training Academy is two weeks of training to prepare students for local jobs in natural resources. The U.S. Forest Service, state Division of Forestry, state Division of Economic Development, Sealaska Timber, Spruceroot Community Development Fund and Sustainable Southeast Partnership are working together to support the...read more

The First Tlingit is Crowned Miss Alaska USA 2017

Submitted 1 year 5 months ago by dixie.hutchinson.

Now, her time is preparing for the next stage, representing Alaska at the Miss USA competition in May. The national event, requires contestants to secure funds to prepare and compete in New York for the national title. If successful, London would be the first Tlingit to hold that title.

London is a Sealaska shareholder and former Sealaska Board Youth Advisor (BYA). She served as BYA from June 2014- June 2015. The position was founded by Sealaska directors to provide insight to Sealaska...read more

Notice of Annual Meeting

Submitted 1 year 5 months ago by dixie.hutchinson.

When: Saturday, June 24, 2017

1:00 pm (Alaska Time)

Where: Hydaburg High School Gymnasium

Coffee and Kelp Take the Path to Prosperity

Submitted 1 year 5 months ago by dixie.hutchinson.

Path to Prosperity (P2P) is a partnership between The Nature Conservancy and Spruce Root Inc., formerly the...read more

First Forester for Sealaska and Originator of Land Selections Passes

Submitted 1 year 6 months ago by dixie.hutchinson.

After a career with Southeast Alaska saw and paper mills, Huberth began working with Sealaska in the mid-1970’s as one of its first employees. His role as Sealaska’s Corporate Forester was to work with Sealaska board and management to identify lands in Southeast Alaska that Sealaska would select under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA). ANCSA was the largest land agreement with the United States and indigenous people and is the law by which Southeast Native corporations received...read more

Former Sealaska Directors Marlene Johnson and Ethel Lund Named Director Emeriti

Submitted 1 year 6 months ago by dixie.hutchinson.

The Sealaska board, named Marlene Johnson and Ethel Lund as Director Emeriti. The recognition took place at the February 3, 2017 board meeting. Both join Director Emeritus Clarence Jackson in the recognition.

Like our first Director Emeritus Clarence Jackson, both Marlene and Ethel have been a consistent presence with Sealaska. The Sealaska board recognizes that both have advocated for the betterment of Alaska Natives thoughout their professional careers. The Board and I want to...read more

Sealaska Filling Board Slate Vacancy

Submitted 1 year 6 months ago by dixie.hutchinson.

If you are a Sealaska Shareholder and interested in filling a vacancy on the Board Slate for the 2017 Sealaska Board of Directors election, please forward a statement of interest and resume by February 28, 2017 to the Corporate Secretary at:...read more

Rosita Kaa háni Worl advised the board of directors that she would not be seeking re-election to the Sealaska Board of Directors for her board seat which expires on June 24, 2017. "It has been my honor and privilege to serve on the board," said Worl. "I have always said that since I was elected to this office, Sealaska has always been my highest priority second to my family, and I’ve devoted my energies to this end. I am proud to have contributed to making Sealaska a leader as a preeminent Native corporation. At this point in my life, I have other priorities to which I’d like to devote my attention."

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Juneau Native Groups Rally Against Proposed Homelessness Ordiance

Submitted 1 year 6 months ago by dixie.hutchinson.

The proposal—an effort to prevent homeless people from sleeping in retail doorways and other spaces—would criminalize citizens who are the most impoverished residents and who suffer with physical, mental and social illnesses, the groups wrote.

“This ordinance would impose penalties on citizens who have the least capability to pay fines, ultimately leading to their incarceration. We believe the issue can be resolved in a humane and compassionate manner with the establishment of a site...read more

A Historic Moment for Alaska tribes; Craig Tribal Association is the First Fee-to-Trust Application in Alaska Approved

Submitted 1 year 7 months ago by dixie.hutchinson.

The first Land Into Trust application from Alaska was approved by the U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs and is in southeast Alaska. The Craig Tribal Association (CTA) submitted the application in October 2016.

“On behalf of the board, Sealaska congratulates CTA and its leadership for the hard work and efforts with its land-into-trust application,” said ...read more

2016 Q4 CEO Letter

Submitted 1 year 7 months ago by dixie.hutchinson.

We knew we were going to face a significant decline in ANCSA Section 7(i) income from other regions, as this income source depends on the price of oil and other commodities that have fallen in price significantly.

Our operational or business income has been highlighted for the last few years as our key management focus. Our short term financial goal to be profitable before 7(i) and investment income was targeted so we could overcome the volatility or ups and downs we face with both 7(i...read more