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We are proud of our company. Our commitment to ocean health is generating record profits, which in turn benefit shareholders and communities throughout our region and well beyond. Our news archive below features stories about our various businesses, our people, our commitment to cultural preservation and the environment, our response to the Covid-19 crisis and much more. Have a story you think we should know about? Please contact us at corpcomm@sealaska.com Press/media inquiries should be directed to matt.carle@sealaska.com or 907.586.9297.

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Sealaska Announces Spring Distribution of $19.2 Million

As part of Sealaska’s continued investment in our communities and region, a spring 2024 distribution totaling $19.2 million will be issued to shareholders on Thursday, April 18. Sealaska’s board of directors approved the distribution at a meeting held in Juneau on Friday, April 12.  The upcoming distribution includes dividends totaling $4.5 million from Sealaska’s ocean-health business platform, $3.1 million from the Marjorie V. Young (MVY) Shareholder Permanent Fund and an additional $11.6 million in Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act Section

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Sealaska Spring 2024 Distribution Date Announced

The Sealaska Board of Directors will meet on Friday, April 12, 2024, to approve the amount for Sealaska’s 2024 spring distribution. The distribution will take place on Thursday, April 18.   Shareholders can prepare for a seamless distribution by completing any enrollment or stock transfer paperwork, including gifting or inheritance, by Friday, April 12 at 4 p.m. The last day to make changes to addresses or direct deposit information is Monday, April 15, , before close of business, or online via

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Sealaska announces Desiree Jackson to serve as Vice President of Administration and Outreach

Jackson’s goals, experience are aligned with Sealaska’s vision for shareholders, communities and the region’s collective future. A focus on strategy, values and excellence has led Desiree Anax x’aséigu yé Jackson to her new role as Sealaska’s Vice President of Administration and Outreach. Jackson has served as the executive director of Goldbelt Heritage Foundation for the past three years, and in key roles at Tlingit Haida Regional Housing Authority and the Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium prior. With a background in

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First Quarter Board Q&A provides shareholders an opportunity to connect with their board

Members of Sealaska’s board of directors had an opportunity to connect with shareholders and answer questions during the Feb. 29 board Q&A session hosted on MySealaska. Directors Barbara Cadiente Nelson, Ka’illjuus Lisa Lang joined Executive Chair Joe Nelson and Board Youth Advisor Deikeenaak’w  Connor Ulmer in providing an update following January’s board meeting and shared upcoming opportunities and associated deadlines with participants. Sealaska’s language grant application period is currently open and is accepting applications on a rolling basis until funding has

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Virtual Shareholder Orientation offers connection, information for original and new shareholders alike

Sealaska’s Shareholder Relations team hosted a virtual shareholder orientation on Tuesday, Feb. 20 for an audience of nearly 170 shareholders from far and wide. This event offered both new and long-term shareholders a chance to learn more about the benefits and responsibilities of being a shareholder and answer questions about specific Shareholder Relations policies, procedures and protocol. Shareholder Relations Manager Jodie Gatti, who joined the Sealaska team in November, was joined by Enrollment and Event Coordinator Vanessa Allen as they

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Sealaska looking ahead

Sealaska Announces Sealaska Board Endorsed Nominee Opening

Deadline Friday, March 15 at 5:00 PM Alaska Time Five seats on the Sealaska board of directors will be filled through this year’s annual board elections. Sealaska is seeking qualified shareholders to apply for nomination, including one board-endorsed seat, and three board-endorsed incumbents running for reelection. At least one seat will be filled by an independent candidate.Shareholders interested in serving for a three-year term as a Sealaska Board Endorsed Nominee are encouraged to submit a letter of interest and a

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Notice of 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders

The 2024 Sealaska Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held Saturday, June 29 in Sitka at Harrigan Centennial Hall, located at 330 Harbor Dr., Sitka, AK 99835. Sealaska will share a live webcast of the annual meeting through the MySealaska.com shareholder portal for those unable to attend in person. Here is some key information, including important deadlines, for shareholders: Shareholder resolutions: Under Sealaska bylaws and election procedures, resolutions properly subject to a vote of shareholders may be submitted for adoption

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Virtual policy update connects shareholders with policy and advocacy priorities

Sealaska’s Nax̱too.aat/Wayi Wah/Hágwsdaa (Let’s Go!) policy committee hosted a virtual shareholder update on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024 for an audience of over 170 shareholders. The event was focused on Sealaska’s policy priorities for the 2024 year and offered shareholders an opportunity to learn more about ongoing initiatives, supportive advocacy and how they can get involved on an individual level.   Sealaska director ‘Wáahlaal Gíidáak, who serves as the committee chair, was joined by fellow committee members La quen náay and Nicole

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Sealaska rings in 2024 with first board meeting of the year

The Sealaska board of directors met in a board meeting held on Friday, Jan. 26 to review yearly priorities, receive updates from the management team and approve donation requests. Executive Chair Joe Nelson opened the meeting with recognition of long-term shareholder employee Thea Brown, who will be retiring in early March after 40 years of service. Nelson also detailed internal efforts to elevate Sealaska’s organizational efficiencies and strengthen both internal and external partnerships. During the course of the meetings, the

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KIC Language

Sealaska is now accepting applications for 2024-2025 language grants

Sealaska is now accepting applications for 2024-2025 language grants, which support efforts to preserve Sm’algyax, X̱aad Kíl and Lingít. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all funds are allocated. Learn more and apply at https://www.sealaska.com/community/language-revitalization/.  Sealaska’s investment in languages is made possible by a $10 million endowment, established by the Board of Directors in 2019 and aimed at urgent action with emphasis on advanced speakers. Last year, Sealaska invested an additional $750,000 into language revitalization. The endowment

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Sealaska announces annual meeting locations for next three years

As we begin the year and look ahead, Sealaska is excited to share the planned locations for our annual meetings from 2024 to 2026. Each of these unique communities holds special significance to our people, providing us with the opportunity to connect with shareholders throughout our traditional homelands in a more personal, meaningful way.   Sealaska Annual Meeting 2024: Sitka, AK  Date: Saturday, June 29, 2024  Venue: [To be announced] Sitka will serve as the backdrop for our 2024 annual meeting.

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End-of-year message from President and CEO Anthony Mallott

Mallott pictured at Cannon Beach, Yakutat in 2022, while volunteering as a childrens’ surf coach with Yakutat Surf Club. Dear Shareholders, Serving Sealaska has been one of my life’s great honors, and I am filled with gratitude for the years we have spent together, through my nine years of service as president and CEO and the eight years prior as your chief investment officer. In the weeks since my departure was announced, I have been humbled by your kindness and

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