Sealaska hosted a virtual candidate’s forum on Monday, May 8 to introduce shareholders to the seven candidates running for four open seats on the Sealaska
Gunalchéesh, Háw’aa, T’oyaxsut ‘nüüsm to the record-breaking 5,437 shareholders who shared their perspective with Sealaska in this year’s survey. About 22% of our total shareholder
More than 2,300 shareholders — nearly 10 percent of Sealaska’s shareholder base! — participated in Sealaska’s virtual holiday party held on Wednesday, Dec. 14. Shareholders
Sealaska Recognizes Combat Veteran Fred Peratrovich In celebration of Native American and Alaska Native Heritage Month, we are recognizing shareholders who have served in the
Sealaska Recognizes Veteran Aaron Isaacs In celebration of Native American and Alaska Native Heritage Month, we will be recognizing a handful of shareholders that have
Sealaska published a special edition Shareholder Newsletter. The following was included. Following the June 25 approval of a shareholder resolution to eliminate the one-quarter blood
Sealaska published a special edition Shareholder Newsletter. The following was included. Hello shareholders, I would like to welcome our new descendant shareholders to Sealaska and
Tracy and Penny are among Sealaska’s newest shareholders, who have enrolled since the one-quarter blood quantum requirement was removed from enrollment criteria for Class D
Sealaska published a special edition Shareholder Newsletter. The following was included. In 2019, Shyla Germain, who works in Shareholder Relations at Sealaska, was sitting in
Sealaska published a special edition Shareholder Newsletter. The following was included. Count as of October 10, 2022 Michaud family L-R: Bernadette, Mike, Michael, Lily, Angela
The Sealaska Board of Directors approved a distribution totaling $15.4 million to be issued to shareholders on Nov. 9. This includes $2.8 million in earnings
Jon Rowan has spent the last 30 years at Klawock City School District leading the Native Arts department. After a long and successful teaching career,
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
“Nothing about us without us” is a widely recognized saying that describes why effective public policy cannot be created without the full participation of the
Last May, the shareholders of Berkshire Hathaway gathered in Omaha, Nebraska to hear from the company’s legendary CEO, Warren Buffett, about the economic climate of
For 50 years, Sealaska and others have worked tirelessly to correct a major flaw in the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA). ANCSA created regional
Alaska’s special election and primary election held Tuesday, August 16 Do you have a plan to vote yet? Think about when, where, and how you’ll
Shows support for proven leaders with a history of advocating for Alaska Native people The Sealaska Board of Directors today endorsed Bill Walker and Heidi
Alaska’s special election – along with the regular primary election – will be held in person on August 16. This is an important year for
Successful businesses helping to benefit people and planet Sealaska released its official annual report and financial statements to shareholders on Friday, May 6, 2022, and
Vehicle will allow the Red Cross to assist more families in Southeast communities Sealaska has sponsored a Community Emergency Vehicle (CEV) to be based in
Morgan X’agatkeen Howard The recent pandemic showed how we can come together for each other but also highlighted how many of us are suffering. Sealaska
One of the important ways Sealaska serves shareholders and communities is advocating for Native rights and issues. The work takes place at the local, state,
Sealaska shareholders who are interested in running as an independent candidate for the board of directors have until Friday, March 25, 2022, to complete the
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
Thank you to all those who joined the Sealaska Public Policy Forum today. We appreciate your engagement and willingness to take the time to learn
The 2022 virtual annual meeting of shareholders will be held Saturday, June 25, 2022. Sealaska will hold a webcast of the annual meeting, which will
Sealaska is saddened to learn that Gilbert “Gil” Gunderson passed away, Dec. 22. Sealaska sends its heartfelt condolences to the Gunderson family and all those
Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI) invites interested candidates to apply for a vacancy on the SHI Board of Trustees (BOT). Sealaska Heritage Institute is governed by
Support for Healing of Domestic Violence Sealaska’s board of directors recently approved a $25,000 contribution in support of the creation of a totem pole that
NESI also won Retail Supplier of the Year honor in 2018 and 2020 Sealaska company New England Seafood International (NESI) has been honored with the
Sealaska held a special showing of the documentary Tlatsini – Journey of the Taku Kwaan on Monday, Sept. 27. If you missed this opportunity, Sealaska
Sealaska and Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI) will offer a live web stream from Angoon to share the memorial service for the late Tlingit leader Kaasháan,
Hearts are heavy at Sealaska after the passing of Sealaska director Albert Kookesh, Tlingit leader, former senator, business owner and fierce advocate for Alaska Natives.
A spring 2021 distribution of $21.3 million builds on the many other investments Sealaska is grateful to be able to make to support its shareholders
As Sealaska’s board finalizes the spring distribution to Sealaska shareholders in a meeting on Friday, April 2, the company’s business operations continue a trend of
Sealaska’s process for selecting candidates to become endorsed nominees for its board of directors expanded this year to include the chairs of Sealaska’s Shareholder Participation
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
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQs3Kce85Is Sealaska’s most recent virtual event invited panelists to share their experiences with cold water dips, an ancient ritual among our people that was designed
IT IS UP TO YOU TO MAKE SURE YOUR COMMUNITY GETS A FAIR SHARE OF FEDERAL FUNDING – FILL OUT THE 2020 CENSUS Every 10
Each year, Sealaska directors select a shareholder descendant to participate as a board youth advisor to the board for a one-year term. Michaela Demmert from
In early April 2020, Joel Jackson was taking action to ensure his community of 550 people had access to food and basic essentials. This past
More than 1,500 shareholders gathered virtually for the 47th annual meeting of shareholders on June 27, 2020. Due to health mandates, this year’s annual meeting
When our Elders came together for the first Sealaska Elders Conference 40 years ago, a single theme emerged: preserving the past and passing it on
Sealaska published the 2019 Annual Report on May 1, 2020. Shareholders can view at MySealaska.com. We are sharing excerpts from the document. Sealaska leaders created
In early April 2020, Sealaska’s board of directors approved a $55,000 donation to the Yakutat Tlingit Tribe (YTT) to support the construction of a crime
Bill Bennett keeps a bentwood box in his office containing dozens of handwritten thank you notes. He also displays many of the notes on his
Applications for Sealaska’s scholarships are due today! A scholarship can be a tremendous source of support. For more information on scholarships and how to apply,
Sealaska’s board of directors recently approved a $1 million COVID-19 relief and recovery package to help Alaska Native communities respond to the impact from the
Applications for Sealaska’s scholarships close on April 15th! A scholarship can be a tremendous source of support. For more information on scholarships and how to
Applications for Sealaska’s scholarships close on April 15th! A scholarship can be a tremendous source of support. Over the course of the next week, we’ll
These are extraordinary times, as we hunker down across the globe. Extraordinary, but not unprecedented. One hundred years ago, a flu pandemic swept the globe
Sealaska’s board of directors has approved a $1 million COVID-19 relief and recovery package to help Alaska Native communities respond to the impact from the
Sealaska will show another year of record net income for 2019. In December we told shareholders that we estimate 2019 net income to be nearly
Due to the impact of COVID-19, the Sealaska scholarship deadline has been extended to April 15. The decision was precipitated by a number of shareholders
We are working with our partners on the shared priority of keeping our people and communities safe. SEARHC offers some timely medical information for our
Sealaska cares deeply about our shareholders, our employees, and our people. We know that the coming weeks and months will be hard for many communities
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
Sealaska’s board of directors approved a distribution totaling $23.71 million to be issued on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. The distribution includes payments from operations ($5.9
Sealaska Construction Solutions, LLC (SCS) is a recent recipient of the Malmstrom Air Force Base multiple award task order contract (MATOC). One of eight awardees,
The Sealaska board of directors will meet on Friday, March 20, 2020, to decide on this year’s spring distribution. The board was originally scheduled to
We are living in extraordinary times and the world is collectively responding to the impacts associated with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Like many of you, we
Sealaska created an option for shareholders to receive information electronically. We announced the new option to Make the Change in January 2020. To encourage participation,
Sealaska is sad to announce the passing of longtime director Marjorie (Marge) V. Young from Craig, Alaska. Marge served on the board from 1979 to
For the past several weeks, Sealaska has been monitoring the news about the spread of coronavirus (also known as COVID-19). To date, there are no
After 30 years as the boys varsity basketball coach at Petersburg High School, Rick Brock has seen a lot: several regional titles, a couple state
Sealaska is increasing its involvement in the education of shareholders and descendants long before they are eligible for a college scholarship. One example is our
Educational leaders and members from the business community from across the state gathered in Anchorage Feb. 27–28 for the Alaska CAN! Conference. Their goal was
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,
Alana Peterson learned the value of hard work at a very early age. When she was just 10 years old, she worked alongside her father,
Morgan Love is one of 359 students who were awarded Sealaska scholarships in 2019. Did you know that approximately 1,000 Sealaska shareholders and their families
Communities up and down Southeast Alaska are feeling the impacts of loss of ferry service. Southeast Alaska is made up of thousands of islands that
Next Friday, February 28 is the deadline to submit your name for consideration as a board-endorsed candidate in 2020. Great teamwork is generating great results.
Sealaska is answering the call of the United Nations. In December 2019, the United Nations concluded its year of focus on indigenous languages around the
Like Sealaska’s core values, the basis of the upcoming 2020 Innovation Summit, Feb. 26-27, at Centennial Hall in Juneau is working together to address business
The 2020 annual meeting of shareholders will be held in Angoon, AK Saturday, June 27, 2020. The meeting will be held at the Angoon High
Kellen London is one of 62 part-time students who were awarded Sealaska scholarships in 2019. Last year was the first year the scholarship program included
Every year, four or five directors are elected to the board for a three-year term. In the last couple of years independent candidates have been
Stephanie Jenkins is one of 62 part-time students who were awarded Sealaska scholarships in 2019. Last year was the first year the scholarship program included
We have created an option for shareholders to receive information electronically from Sealaska. If you choose this option, the following information will be sent to
Sealaska would like to connect with Southcentral Alaska area shareholders. Members of the Shareholder Relations Department will be at 23rd Annual Southcentral Foundation Gathering on
Message from Shareholder Vicki Soboleff We just finished our first weaving classes, thanks to Sealaska’s Carving and Bark Program! Classes were held August 2019, through
Katu Allen is Tlingit but she grew up separated from her traditional homelands in Southeast Alaska. Over the last few years, she has found what
Attention Sealaska students! Scholarship applications for the 2020–2021 academic year are now open to Sealaska shareholder and descendant students. Every year Sealaska awards hundreds of
Dear Shareholders, Sigóowu Yées Táakw! Happy New Year! As we greet 2020, I am most hopeful for the coming decade. I am proud that Sealaska
Sealaska seeks the next Board Youth Advisor and is accepting applications for 2019-2020 term. Each year, Sealaska directors select a non-voting youth advisor to the
Sealaska is partnering with Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska (Tlingit & Haida) and Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI) to host
As we near the end of 2019, Sealaska can look back and be proud of another successful year due to our business growth. Sealaska expects
As the new chief financial officer, Carrie Rorem leads Sealaska’s finance and information technology departments. In this role, she oversees the company’s financial management, its
Sealaska recently hired shareholder Matt Carle as director of community outreach. In this role, Matt is responsible for managing the company’s engagement with shareholders and
Tlingit cultural icon David Katzeek was honored by the Juneau School District Board of Education and issued a legislative citation from the 31st Alaska State
In November 2019, Joseph (Kusataan) Casulucan received his first check as a new enrolled shareholder descendant. Joseph was motivated to enroll because he wanted to
Over the summer of 2019, Sealaska pledged $500,000 in support of the Alaska Native landless communities of Southeast and their continued push for their own
Dear Sealaska family, At a recent meeting, we established a fund to support Lingít (Tlingit), Xaad Kíl (Haida) and Shm’algyack (Tsimshian) language revitalization for the
Database Management Intern Combines Love of Technology and the Environment By Mykalena Sheldon, 2019 Database Management Intern, MBS This summer I worked with Managed Business
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.
For Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian people the basis of identity begins with a deep connection to land and water. A recent request from the City
Sealaska is partnering with the village of Kake (Keex’ Kwaan) to help stand up a youth teen center. Community partners include the city of Kake
Congratulations to Benjamin Young of Hydaburg, Alaska, who was recognized as the 2019 Culture Bearer by the Alaska Federation of Natives. Young is Haida Raven
As part of the great turnaround in income and profits created over the last five years, Sealaska businesses continue to achieve record growth. The 2019
Sealaska is partnering with SEARHC (Southeast Regional Health Consortium), and Sitka Tribe of Alaska for instructional basketball, clinic and 3×3 tournament. ATTENTION ATTENDEES: Please bring
SEALASKA INTERN SPOTLIGHT: Archives Interns Take You on a Tour of William L. Paul Sr. Archives at Sealaska Heritage Institute. By: Alicia Duncan, Breylan Martin
In 2018, Sealaska businesses continued to achieve record growth that allowed us to make some of the most significant philanthropic and financial investments for our
Alaska Business magazine ranked Sealaska #11 in the 2019 Alaska Business Top 49ers listing, a 46 percent change in revenue. View the 2019 Top 49ers
https://youtu.be/SZC-2eldvnY Stormy Hamar is an accomplished Haida artist, who has a passion for dugout canoes. Stormy was recognized as a 2018 Individual Artist award recipient
The Haa Aaní, LLC (HAL) board convened its quarterly meeting in September in Ketchikan and later traveled to Prince of Wales Island for a closer
With temperatures dipping to the low 30s and fog settling in just above the football field, Juneau high school football coach Mitch Haldane paced the
On March 12, 2019, the Alaska Native Vietnam Veterans Land Allotment Act was approved via the Dingell Act. Alaska Native Vietnam era veterans who served
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
Damen Bell-Holter, Sealaska’s Director of Youth and Community Development “This position will give a fellow a special opportunity to engage with rural communities while learning
How To Vote Vote online at MySealaska.com or vote your paper proxy. We hear from shareholders every year about questions on how to vote your
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 Men’s
2017-18 Board Youth Advisor Nicole George visits with shareholders in Haines, AK. “We are excited for shareholders to dive deep into the history, current business
Sealaska launched another addition to the scholarship program by adding eligibility for part-time students enrolled in colleges or vocational-technical schools. The scholarships, which will be
Nicole George, previous Board Youth Advisor, presented Michael Cesar with a scholarship for the 2018-19 school year at Juneau-Douglas High School last year. More than
Barbara Blake was selected to join the 2019 endorsed candidate team for the Sealaska board of directors. If elected, Barbara would be the first-ever shareholder
At the end of 2018, Sealaska commissioned an online survey for all shareholders to participate. Thank you to everyone who participated! This study is part
Sealaska is growing, and that growth is rooted in core businesses that are working to manage healthy lands, create exponential value and demonstrate sustainable stewardship.
On Friday, March 29, Sealaska will announce the 2019 spring distribution. More than 20,000 shareholders will benefit from the dividend payment from operations and the Marjorie
“Finally, this long-time need of our Veterans is being addressed. On behalf of the Sealaska board, we thank our Alaska Congressional Delegation for their unwavering
“We Belong Here” is a youth leadership and basketball camp hosted by Juneau youth organizations March 18-20, 2019. We aim to develop leadership through sports,
The 2019 Sealaska annual meeting of shareholders is on Saturday, June 22, 2019, at the Dena’ina Center in Anchorage, AK. A live webcast will be
Former Sealaska intern now administers Sealaska’s carbon program. “As an intern, I was part of a team that included the U.S. Forest Service and Hoonah
SEALASKA STOCK ENROLLMENT PROCESS IS 100% ONLINE The enrollment process was recently simplified, eliminating notarization requirements. Applicants can now take a picture and upload supporting
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
In January, Sealaska made the board chair position full-time to foster a stronger connection and communication between the board and Sealaska shareholders. Current Board Chair
Sealaska encourages shareholders to register on MySealaska.com so they are able to download and print their 1099 tax forms to include with their tax filing. If you are a new shareholder
Each of Sealaska’s businesses and partners works toward healthier oceans and enhancing the natural environment. Gregg Drilling team treats contaminated groundwater under a biomedical lab
Image from 2016 herring season. Image by Bethany Goodrich, Sustainable Southeast Partnership Sealaska supports the Sitka Tribe of Alaska (STA) taking legal action against the
Sealaska recently announced a new online process for enrolling as a descendant or leftout. In an effort to bring awareness to the new process, Sealaska
Sealaska is dedicated to connecting our young shareholders to opportunities that better their future endeavors. Sealaska’s programs focus on career development, helping shareholders and shareholder
Sealaska seeks the next Board Youth Advisor and is accepting applications for 2019-2020 term. Each year, Sealaska directors select a non-voting youth advisor to the
All around the world at precisely the same time, weather balloons are released and rise to the top of the earth’s atmosphere. Sensors attached to
Sealaska is now accepting enrollment applications online through the shareholder portal, MySealaska.com. BENEFITS OF ENROLLING ONLINESealaska is proud to announce we have moved to a
Veterans prepare to carry Veterans Totem Pole, representing all branches of the U.S. military. Alaskans and the rest of the nation are taking time this
Alaska Division of Elections workers are anticipating record turnout for early voting. If you prefer early or absentee in person voting, you have until 5pm.
Sealaska’s board of directors approved a fall shareholder distribution totaling nearly $15.5 million, during its board meeting on Nov. 2, 2018. The November distribution is
“I look forward to bringing my extensive and diverse work experience to be an effective and productive director. I have many years of working in
Be on the lookout for a Fall 2018 distribution announcement on Friday, Nov. 2 on Sealaska.com, your email inbox or on our official Facebook page. Prepare to
The 2018 midterm elections are Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018 and will feature hundreds of congressional, state and local races across the country. Throughout this election
The 2018 midterm elections are Tuesday, November 6, 2018, and will feature hundreds of congressional, state and local races across the country. Sealaska has actively
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
Ethel Lund, former Sealaska Director, is honored at the 2017 AFN Convention Participation in AFN provides Sealaska with a forum to address statewide issues of
Accepting the award for Sealaska Anthony Mallot, Albert Kookesh and Joe Nelson Sealaska was named “Philanthropic Business of the Year” by the Juneau Community Foundation,
Sealaska has been actively engaged in supporting healthy salmon habitat in Alaska for decades by helping develop policies and recommending actions toward ensuring these salmon
Sealaska is the first Native Corporation in Southeast to adopt a tobacco-free campus policy This year, Sealaska Corporation headquarters officially became a tobacco-free campus and
Gunalchéesh, Háw’aa, ‘Doyckshishm to Each Board Seat Applicant Sealaska recently announced it was accepting applications to fill a vacant seat on its board following the
Sealaska Corporation is expanding its groundwater business by buying a majority stake in Gregg Drilling, a leading marine drilling and geotechnical services company headquartered in southern
GOTNV Southeast, is hosting public forums featuring discussions with candidates in upcoming state and local elections over the next few weeks. A complete list is
Sealaska is recruiting for a seat on its board of directors that became vacant when Director Ross Soboleff passed away in July. Sealaska shareholders who
The Sealaska board of directors announced its endorsement in support of the re-election of Governor Bill Walker and Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott. The Sealaska board
A Celebration of Life for Ross Soboleff will be held Wednesday, September 12, 2018. Celebration of LifeWednesday, September 12, 2018Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall320 W Willoughby AveJuneau,
A blog post about intern development week by Andrew Wysocki, 2018 Sealaska communications intern Several times this spring, my grandmother and parents urged me to
https://youtu.be/Rud5rZq9ToIThe Klawock community came together in late August and stood up a totem pole representing all branches of the U.S. military. The totem now stands
by Andrew Wysocki, Sealaska 2018 communications summer intern Sealaska intern Janae Vieira prepares salmon during intern development week. Janae Vieira and Jared Littlefield, her supervisor,
Summer in Juneau, Alaska, means another class of interns gets to experience Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI) behind-the-scenes. Celebration, research projects, collections housing and youth summer
by McKenna Hunt, Sealaska 2018 communications summer intern Picture this. You’re trekking through the deep brush on Prince of Wales Island, fighting off the mosquitos, basking
A letter from Sealaska board chair Joe Nelson Joe Nelson, Sealaska Board Chair Nearly fifty years ago, the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) authorized
As a public space that fosters a sense of community while sheltering important native plant and wildlife species, Lena Beach has long been known as
This is the first story in a series featuring the 2018 Sealaska summer interns. See the businesses through their eyes, understand their impact on Sealaska
Sealaska directors began its summer board meeting with a moment of silence observing the passing of Ross Soboleff, a Sealaska board member since 2014. Soboleff’s
Sealaska and the Connecticut National Guard recently celebrated the completion of a state-of-the-art operations and training facility in Windsor Locks, CT. The facility will serve
https://youtu.be/EntydJnhMVM Sealaska directors unanimously approved a resolution to deed Sealaska land in Wrangell to the federally recognized tribe, Wrangell Cooperative Association. The land is the
Sealaska Heritage Institute Traditional Scholars David Katzeek and Paul Marks gave a special presentation during Sealaska’s annual meeting, introducing the new fund. View video here.
Sealaska had good news to report to shareholders at its annual meeting Saturday, June 23 in Wrangell, AK. The company achieved one of the most
The Sealaska board recently completed a series of community meetings in nine communities around Southeast Alaska and Washington. We visited with nearly a thousand Sealaska
The Independent Inspectors of Election and Voting randomly selected the winners below from among all voting shareholders, who returned a proxy for the 2018 annual
A letter from Sealaska Chair Joe Nelson discussing the 2018 Celebration theme “Respect: Weigh Your Words” Joe Nelson, Sealaska Board Chair For decades, we have
Shareholders and community members from Klawock, Alaska attend a meeting at the local ANB Hall. Sealaska recently completed well-attended community meetings in nine Southeast Alaska
Sealaska’s new shareholder bereavement benefit is now known as Deishú Memorial Fund. Deishú roughly translates to “the beginning and the end of the road, eternal journey” in Tlingit. We
Sealaska is meeting with communities during May. During the community meetings, shareholders have the opportunity to hear from board endorsed candidates as well as independents
The bereavement program is a new benefit that can finally be added by Sealaska as a result of the company’s success and steady growth over
“Today, we are experiencing the positive effects of focusing on operational performance and profitability, which has a direct impact on benefits and programs for shareholders,”
https://youtu.be/jDCHPLANIWk Each year professionals gather in Juneau, Alaska for the yearly Innovation Summit that is designed to inspire new perspectives. Sealaska President and CEO Anthony
Talia Davis is a past scholarship recipient Sealaska’s scholarship program is getting a $10 million boost–the first increase to the Scholarship Endowment Fund since its
Sealaska Technical Services LLC (STS) announced today that its joint venture with Tetra Tech, Inc. was selected to provide program management and technical services in
Sealaska is pleased to announce that it has acquired a majority interest in Odyssey, a company that specializes in the marketing and value-added processing of
IPC adds value to 50 million pounds of seafood per year. Sealaska has purchased a minority interest in Independent Packers Corporation (IPC), a custom seafood