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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 Updates Shareholders on Policy Efforts

On September 26, a virtual shareholder event focused on Sealaska’s policy efforts and how the company advocates for our traditional way of life. The Sealaska Policy Committee, known as Naxtoo.aat/Wayi Wah/Hágwsdaa – which translates to “Let’s Go!” in Lingít, Sm’algyax, and Xaad Kíl – was established by the board to drive change and ensure that shareholder priorities are met at the local, state, and federal levels. The committee’s chair, ‘Wáahlaal Gíidaak Barbara Blake, Director Nicole Hallingstad, and Jaeleen Kookesh, Vice

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Celebrating the Moananuiākea Voyage for Earth: Chapter 3 Navigating the traditional waters of Southeast

Sealaska believes that a better future for people and the planet is within reach. Join us for a four-part video series exploring ocean health, navigating the waters of Southeast Alaska and the ways in which the ocean connects us to our relatives across the Pacific. Canoes from Southeast and the Hokulea at the 2023 Moananuiākea Global Launch in Juneau. In June, Southeast Alaska was honored to welcomed Hawaiian relatives from the Polynesian Voyaging Society (PVS) to the traditional lands of

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Celebrating the Moananuiākea a Voyage for Earth: Chapter 2 Navigating the traditional waters of Southeast

Sealaska believes that a better future for people and the planet is within reach. Join us for a four-part video series exploring ocean health, navigating the waters of Southeast Alaska and the ways in which the ocean connects us to our relatives across the Pacific.   In June, Southeast Alaska was honored to welcomed Hawaiian relatives from the Polynesian Voyaging Society to the traditional lands of the A’akw and Taku Kwáan people for their latest expedition: Moananuiākea, a voyage for

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Celebrating the Moananuiākea Voyage for Earth: Chapter 1 Navigating the traditional waters of Southeast

Sealaska believes that a better future for people and planet is within reach. Join us for a four-part video series exploring ocean health, navigating the waters of Southeast Alaska and the ways in which the ocean connects us to our relatives across the Pacific. In June 2023, Southeast Alaska was honored to welcome Hawaiian relatives from the Polynesian Voyaging Society (PVS) to the traditional lands of the A’akw and Taku Kwáan people for their latest expedition: Moananuiākea, a voyage for

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‘Intern’-generational intern buddy program sees priceless impacts from program alumni

by Shareholder Development Intern Evan Roberts Pictured left to right: Interns Shaelene Moler and Muriel Reid along with Bethany Goodrich and Kaylah Duncan of the Sustainable Southeast Partnership. Duncan served as an “intern buddy” for both Moler and Reid, along with Chet Russell (not pictured). Sealaska’s intern program is structured to provide support to every intern as they begin their new positions – for many, this is their first full-time job experience. This summer, through the intern “buddy” program, a

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Shareholder Participation Committee members provide virtual update

In 2019, Sealaska established three Shareholder Participation Committees (SPC), with a goal of increasing communication and collaboration between the board of directors and the shareholders they serve. Now in their fourth year, these committees offer an opportunity for Sealaska to strengthen engagement between shareholders and the board and build relationships between communities and those who serve them. The committees are made up of shareholders representing the interests of three regions — Southeast Alaska, Other Alaska and Outside Alaska. Members of

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Sealaska board provides third quarter update, shareholder Q&A session

Sealaska’s quarterly Board Q&A sessions offer shareholders and directors a chance to connect in a casual online environment, empowering shareholders to ask questions directly to the board and providing directors a chance to hear shareholder voices on the issues that are important to them. Sealaska directors were pleased to provide an update from the July board meeting and offer space for questions at the third quarter Virtual Board Q&A session, held on August 8. Shareholders from around Alaska and across

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Quarterly Board Meeting Recap – Third Quarter 2023

The Sealaska board of directors met for its quarterly committee and board meeting on July 27-28. All Sealaska’s actions and efforts are driven by our mission to strengthen people, culture and traditional homelands and inspired by shareholder voices and priorities — something which is honored and remembered each time the board convenes. In the most recent shareholder survey, we heard from shareholders that advocating for Native rights is a top priority. Based on this feedback, the board continues to prioritize

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Sealaska supports landless legislation recently introduced in 118th Congress

Over the summer, Alaska’s congressional delegation introduced new Landless bills to the 118th Congress: S. 1889 (introduced by Sens. Murkowski and Sullivan) and H.R. 4748 (Introduced by Rep. Peltola and Rep. Pete Stauber (R-MN). Sealaska continues to support the effort, providing funding to Alaska Natives Without Land and advocating for progress with both Alaska and Lower 48 representatives. “We are closer than ever to legislation being approved in Congress,” said Director Nicole Hallingstad, who hails from the Landless community of

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Our people, our stories: documentary “Indigenous Resistance: Now and Then” explores resistance and resilience in Alaska Native communities

“Indigenous Resistance: Now & Then” is a powerful telling of stories of resistance from Indigenous perspectives, sharing recent history and the impacts of colonialism on culture – and the ways in which our communities continue to stand up against it. Sealaska shareholders can preview it here until August 8. This award-winning short documentary by Haida director ‘Wáats’asdiyei Joe Yates stands in direct contrast to the way many narratives of Alaska Native history, culture and legacy are shaped – from the outside.  

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Sealaska Way of Life – Capture our core values, win prizes!

It’s that time of year again! Bring OUR VALUES to life during the 2023 #SealaskaWayOfLife photo contest for a chance to win prizes. The contest begins Monday, July 17 and submissions will be accepted through Friday, August 11. Storytelling is at the heart of who we are at Sealaska. We want to continue to tell our story from your vantage point. Introduced in 2020 as a way to foster connection and engagement amid the pandemic, Sealaska Way of Life is

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Q&A with Board Youth Advisor Breylan Martin

by Communications Intern Tara Moreno-Goodwin Each year, Sealaska’s board of directors appoints a young adult shareholder or shareholder descendant to the position of Board Youth Advisor (BYA). By serving in this role, young shareholders and descendants can share their perspectives and insight with the board, creating powerful impact while learning the ins and outs of the board room and leadership role. In 2023, changes to the term length were implemented thanks to the leadership of 2022 BYA Connor Ulmer, who

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