Sealaska sends the 7(j) funds for shareholders of Class A (village) shares directly to village corporations. The project is contributing to Sealaskas biggest net income year on record. Its long been a goal of mine to serve our people and Im thankful I was able to do that.Over the past year, Ive had a chance to reflect on my long-term plans. Like many of you, we are learning by the hour about the impacts of this pandemic. Dear Sealaska Shareholder, We need you your perspective, experience . That is, before they met Wendy F. Smythe and learned a new way to think of themselves and to value their traditional knowledge. The board was originally scheduled to meet on April 3, but directors are calling this special meeting in order to address the economic crisis facing our communities as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19).We listened to shareholders who expressed concerns about the impact the pandemic is having on our economy, said Joe Nelson, Sealaska board chair. Nelson has a long and distinguished career working as a practicing attorney and advocating for youth while working for the University of Alaska Southeast.Nelson is a tribal member of the Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska and Yakutat Tlingit Tribe. This is a rundown of . Please note that shareholders with class B or C shares will receive two separate payments: one from the Permanent Fund that includes the dividend from operations and MVY, and one from Sealaska that includes the 7(j) portion. See the businesses through their eyes, understand their impact on Sealaska and experience the reconnection with their Alaska Native roots.Since the early 1980s, Sealaskas internship program has been offering shareholders and shareholder descendants paid professional work experience and on-the-job training throughout Sealaska and its businesses.This summer, interns worked in numerous departments across Sealaska such Sealaska directors began its summer board meeting with a moment of silence observing the passing of Ross Soboleff, a Sealaska board member since 2014. The #SealaskaWayofLife Photo Contest is BACK! Inthe20192020 academic year, scholarship eligibility was expanded to include both full- and part-time students attending accredited colleges, universities and vocational-technical schools at the undergraduate or post-graduate level. The three-day event will be held entirely online.Cook, who will turn 21 this month, is Haida from Hydaburg. The most effective way to contact Shareholder Relations is through the MySealaska Message feature, found under About Me and MySealaska Messages when logged in to MySealaska.com. Sealaskas communications team met with President & CEO Anthony Mallott to get his thoughts on last years performance and describe how the companys ocean health businesses are leading to increased shareholder benefits. As we greet 2020, I am most hopeful for the coming decade. 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 create urban corporations in Haines, Wrangell, Petersburg, Ketchikan and Tenakee. The ceremony will also mark the. ANCSA created Sealaska and 11 other regional Native corporations in Alaska, along with229village and urban corporations. The Sealaska Board of Directors approved several important resolutions at a board meeting on Friday, April 14. Applicants can now take a picture and upload supporting documents on the MySealaska.com online application. The fastest and easiest way to receive your distribution payment is, If you need to update your address or banking information, please log in to your. Prepare to Receive a Distribution Payment Using MySealaska.comThere are two ways to receive a Sealaska distribution payment: The fastest and most efficient way to receive a distribution is by direct deposit. The coronavirus pandemic brought twin disasters to organizations like HOPE (Helping Ourselves Prevent Emergencies), a nonprofit provider of support and advocacy to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Craig.First, as has been well documented around the world, the pandemic brought a sharp uptick in rates of domestic violence. 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 meeting. The Sealaska Cultural Values Pole will stand guard over Heritage Square at the center of the new Sealaska Heritage Arts Campus in downtown Juneau. The Shareholder Relations team will do their best to respond in a timely manner during normal business hours 8 a.m. 5 p.m. Alaska time, Monday Friday. It was an idea inspired bySealaskasowners, rooted in the collective wisdom, heritage and knowledge of thousands of people, cultivated over thousands of years in Southeast Alaska. When Stephanie Jenkins first applied for a Sealaska scholarship in 1998, she had no idea she was opening a door to her Tlingit culture and identity. We have dropped the notarization requirements. Peratrovich was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for his service in the Vietnam war in 1968-1969. In June 2022, Sealaska will mark its own 50-year milestone. CAMP DATES AND TIMEMarch 18-19, 2019Thunder Mountain High SchoolTime 8:00-4:30 (daily)*breakfast provided for participants and family March 18, 2019Elizabeth Peratrovich HallTime: 6:30pm Tonia Hall comedic Special . He was thoughtful, deliberate, humble a gentle and . Sealaska reached an important milestone on Tuesday, August 23: 24,000 shareholders. Youre trekking through the deep brush on Prince of Wales Island, fighting off the mosquitos, basking in the dry Alaskan summer sun, all the while stopping now and then to take comfort in the intrepid silence that comes with setting foot onto the resilient land of . With the pandemic heavily impacting many of our communities across the country, there were opportunities to lend a helping hand. The scholarships, which will be $1,424 per award in the initial year, will help to remove a financial barrier for Sealaska shareholders and descendants who are not able to attend school full time. Early 2020 fall distribution to augment other shareholder benefits Following the June 25 approval of a shareholder resolution to eliminate the one-quarter blood quantum requirement from the eligibility criteria for Sealaskas Class D (Descendant) shares, Sealaska is now pursuing justice on behalf of another group of disenfranchised descendants those who were born befor Sealaska published a special edition Shareholder Newsletter. Community partners include the city of Kake and the federally recognized tribe, the Organized Village of Kake (OVK). Sealaskas board of directors announced its approval today of a shareholder bereavement benefit to provide support for its shareholders after the loss of a loved one. Up to12,000 shareholders will be e Sealaska willmark September 30, theNational Day of Remembrance for Indian Boarding Schools, with its support for a day of events on Thursday, Sept. 30 in Juneau toraise awareness of the legacy and trauma of the boarding and residential school systemsin the United States and Canada. More than 20,000 shareholders will benefit from the dividend payment from operations and the Marjorie V. Young Permanent Fund. All share transfers, giftings and other records must also be updated by that date. Sealaskas growing financial success has allowed the Board of Directors to add $10 million to the scholarship endowment fund. When the Healing Hand Foundation was established, it was designed to fill gaps in the medical and health-care services available to beneficiaries of Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) and to veterans.At the time, that might mean providing travel assistance so Elders could have a companion travel with them to out-of-town medical appointments, or to fund a replacement pair of eyeglasses for a veteran whose Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) coverage wouldnt provide another. by Andrew Wysocki, Sealaska 2018 communications summer intern Sealaska has upgraded MySealaska.com to calculate pending distributions. This years interns, like so many people across the country, are working from home, exchanging office time for video chats to stay connected to their teams.In a year defined by a global pandemic, everyone has experienced its uncertainty and stress in different ways. Molly of Denali is one of the biggest shows on PBS so big that it was recently nominated for the Childrens and Family Emmys in two categories: Outstanding Preschool Animated Series and Outstanding Writing for a Preschool Animated Program. All stock activity must be completed by 4 p.m. Alaska time. Last day to complete enrollment and/or stock transfers prior to the spring distribution. T 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. Many of our shareholders arent looking for a 9-5 job. We are sharing excerpts from the document. Applications are now available for Sealaskas bereavement benefit, known as theDeishMemorial Fund. All share transfers, giftings and other records must also be updated by that date. Sealaska Director Morgan Howard and 2019-2020 Board Youth Advisor Maka Monture, both of Yakutat, AK. This is also the last day to update addresses or banking information. You can read the original story here, or click here to watch videos about the Settlement Trust for additional detail.How does the Trust Agreement protect beneficiaries? Sealaska is partnering . The fresh air and physical activity improve our state of mind. 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 ElizabethKaaxgal.aatPeratrovich during a virtual event held Wednesday, February 16.Peratrovich is remembered as a powerful Tlingit civil rights leader who served in the ANS alongside her husband Roy who served in the ANB. Nelson has served as a Sealaska director since 2003 and has been board chair since 2014. Thats why were introducing a new opportunity for young people to get involved in what we do and make an impact for our businesses, communities, and the lands and waters we call home.Sealaska is now accepting applications for youth members of the Shareholder Participation Committee (SPC). Answers to frequently askedquestions about the distribution process and timeline a Five years ago, when Sealaska began to embrace the idea of businesses revolving around ocean health, the concept was just an aspiration, COO Terry Downes said at this years annual meeting. Sealaska is recruiting for a seat on its board of directors that became vacant when Director Ross Soboleff passed away in July. Those eligible for early bird prizes submitted their proxy on or before June 7, 2019. Sealaska celebrates as Alaskas new and sole member of Congress Mary Peltola is sworn in today to serve out the remainder of former Congressman Don Youngs term. We aim to develop leadership through sports, advocacy, art, and culture. MySealaska.com users can view their pending distribution amount on their profile in the portal. 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.. We hear this loud and clear in the Because We Cherish You text: Even from long ago, our grandchildren we placed high above ourselves. Janae Vieira and Jared Littlefield, her supervisor, lead a tour of Odyssey Foods fish processing and packaging lines for Sealaska interns. The November distribution is $8.19 per share for urban and at-largeshareholders and $3.04 per share for village, descendant and elder shareholders. All stock activity must be completed by 4 p.m. Alaska time. She currently resides in Anchorage, Alaska, and is working on a few different projects at the time of this interview. For more information on scholarships and how to apply, go to the shareholder portal MySealaska.com or Sealaska Heritage Institute.Rick Brock, Dino Brock, and Archie Young are fierce competitors but theyre also family. We will also be looking forward to the next 100 years as we speed toward our 50th anniversary. The 2019 Sealaska annual meeting of shareholders is onSaturday, June 22, 2019, at 1 p.m. at theDenaina Centerin Anchorage, AK. According to theUS . Shareholders who would like to be considered for a board endorsement will go through a rigorous vetting process, similar to any other executive-level job application. You will be able to view your pending distribution amount when logged into MySealaska.com. Voters will select one out of the 48 candidates their top choice then mail back their ballot using t Sealaska shareholders and descendants gathered online for a person-to-person discussion of the companys resolution on the 2022 proxy that would eliminate the requirement to document blood quantum in order to be eligible to apply for Sealaska descendant shares. An evening of winter sports festivities on Jan. 6 will kick off a partnership offering unique opportunities for Alaska Native children and teens to access low-cost and free ski and snowboard rentals, lessons and passes to Eaglecrest Ski Area. 13. . To qualify for a Sealaska distribution, you must have completed the enrollment process by the official record date of 4 p.m. Alaska time on Monday, April 17. This summer, the TRAYLS (Training Rural Alaskan Youth Leaders and Students) crew in Kake continued a solemn but purposeful task improving trails on Grave Island.The work started in 2019, when the death of a local resident who was to be interred on the island prompted a request of the TRAYLS crew to clear overgrowth and level walking paths to ensure that Elders could more easily walk from shore to gravesite.The project was in many ways not unlike the trail maintenance work TRAYLS crews have be Sealaska intern team at 2019 AISES national conference in Milwaukee, WI Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI) has chosen a Ph.D. student with a focus on Alaska Native sovereignty as the recipient of its 2021 Judson L. Brown Leadership Award.The honor was given to Tlingit scholar Breylan NajeyistlaMartin, who holds a masters degree from Brown University and is pursuing her doctorate in ethnic studies with a focus on Native American studies at the Universit Shows support for proven leaders with a history of advocating for Alaska Native people Posts must reference Sealaska or ANCSA business. Complete descendant enrollment on MySealaska by registering with your email address and completing the application. The dividend was declared at a board meeting in Sitka on Friday, April 14 and will be distributed on Friday, April 21, 2023. Scholarship recipients have gone on to become scholars and leaders in our Sealaska communities and beyond including board youth advisors, A Dear Shareholders, The award recognizesan Alaska Native who demonstrates dedication,competence,and sensitivity in public service. Distributions are just one of many benefits Sealaska provides to shareholders and descendants, including educational and professional development programs like shareholder and workforce development opportunities; vocational training, scholarships and internships; and donations to community and cultural programs.Answers to frequently askedquestions about the distribution process and timeline are below. As part of its endorsement, the board is contributing up to $100,000 to Unite Alaska, a political action committee formed to support the re-election of Walker and Mallott. The actions follow the boards decision a we Today,Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy signed House Bill 123, the Alaska Tribal Recognition Act legislation that generations of Alaska Native advocates have worked tirelessly to bring about. The Native-owned corporation is a major landowner with a portfolio invested in real estate, fisheries and services. I have many years of working in several ANSCA corporations in presenting business development, budgets or strategic plans.David Goade Sealaskas board of directors is proud to announce the selection of David Goade as a new member joining . Ballot Measure 1 in the upcoming Alaska general election seeks to eliminate Alaskas current science-based fish habitat protections and replace them with red tape and complex regulations, which threatens Alaskas economy without solving the problem. Great teamwork is generating great results. He was a known throughout Southeast Alaska as a commercial fisherman and a fierce advocate for our people through his service as a Sealaska director. The board continues to meet via a hybrid model, with some board members appearing in person and others via video call.Global and US economies face many difficult issues this year most importantly, high inflation, rising interest rates, and declining consumer confidence. PrevPrevious Sealaska is one of four Alaska Native Regional Corporations who are standing together in support of continuation of service to communities by the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS).Leaders from Koniag, Chugach Alaska Corporation, the Aleut Corporation and Sealaska issued a letter to State leaders. The distribution demonstrates Sealaskas financial strength and the continued growth of business operations, which have remained robust through a shift in focus toward ocean health. By manufacturing products close to where ingredients are sourced, the company uses fewer resources and kee Bill Bennett keeps a bentwood box in his office containing dozens of handwritten thank you notes. All Alaska Tribes have been federally recognized since 1994.This isnt about tribal authority Sealaska announced in October that it has plans to acquire equity in two leading Icelandic seafood companies IceMar and AG Seafood. In 2016, the board adjusted its nomination process for incumbents as part of its own continuous improvement and teamwork strategy. A complete list is below.Sealaska is partnering with Tlingit & Haida, Goldbelt, Inc., Huna Totem Corporation, Kootznoowoo, Inc., The League of Women Voters, Sacred Grounds Caf, the Jun Sealaska is recruiting for a seat on its board of directors that became vacant when Director Ross Soboleff passed away in July. The family grew up in a traditional Haida environment, learning from their grandparents the importance of honoring the land and practicing subsistence gathering activities.Young l As part of the great turnaround in income and profits created over the last five years, Sealaska businesses continue to achieve record growth. Sealaska is now accepting enrollment applications online through the shareholder portal,MySealaska.com. A live webcast will be available. Sealaska aims to help provide shareholders with useful information on how to vote for the upcoming Primary Election in Alaska. Sealaska shareholder descendants like Isaac Mazon and Aaliyah Starr are finding employment and training in an up-and-coming line of business with one of Sealaskas latest investments in the regional economy, Barnacle Foods.Barnacle Foods harvests bull kelp from the waters around Southeast Alaska and turns it into tasty hot sauce, salsas JUNEAU, Alaska On Friday, July 24, 2020, the Sealaska board of directors approved $300,000 in grants to support the revitalization of the Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian traditional languages. OnFriday, March 29, Sealaska will announce the 2019 spring distribution. Please update your information on MySealaska.com as soon as possible to avoid any delays. In early September, Sealaska asked shareholders to tell us how blood quantum impacts their lives. Alaskans will have three choices to rank in order of preference on the August 16 ballot: Nick Begich, Sarah Palinand Mary Peltola. Alaska polls are open from 7 a.m. 8 p.m. Reach out to family and friends about the importance of voting.If all Native people vote during a normal turnout year, the Native vote has the ability to influence the direction of our s Each year Sealaska selects one shareholder descendant to be the Board Youth Advisor (BYA) for a one-year term. Sealaska is recruiting for a seat on . The issue is currently in front of Sealaska shareholders, who have until this Friday, June 24 at 5 p.m. to vote in the companys annual election, which also features four open seats on the board of directors. The Klawock, AK community comes together to raise a totem honoring Veterans. This benefits all of us.The trust 2021 Board Youth Advisor, Tia Silva-Martin, showing of her #SealaskaWayofLife The fastest and easiest way to receive your distribution payment is, If you need to update your address or banking information, please log in to your. To make updates to record information, please visit MySealaska.com. Email us at sealaskacares@ccthita-nsn.gov. PrevPrevious Our thoughts and prayers remain with his family. Since the early 1980s, Sealaskas internship program has been offering shareholders and shareholder descendants paid professional work experience and on-the-job training . 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. Sealaska joins Calista and Arctic Slope Regional Corporation in rejecting the practice of quantifying degree of Indian blood in order to be a shareholder. Shareholders attend 2018 Sitka Community Meeting Community Date Venue Time Sitka, AK Thursday, May 9 Harrigan Centennial Hall, . Attention Shareholders1099-DIV tax forms for 2020 are now available! In December 2019, the United Nations concluded its year of focus on indigenous languages around the world. 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 multigenerational model is thanks in part to the stability and balance that Sealaska has deliberately created, building businesses that support both values and bottom line., The dividend program is an important component of our overall shareholder benefit strategy because it reaches our 25,000 shareholders twice a year, said Sealaska Board Chair Joe Nelson. Monday, April 18 is the last day for shareholders to update their mailing address or banking information (for direct deposit), . He was a child of the Gaan Sealaska established a $10 million language endowment to focus on the revitalization of Tlingit (Lingt), Haida (Xaad Kl) and Tsimshian (Smalgyax) languages. Message from Shareholder Vicki Soboleff Hundreds gathered and traveled to Prince of Wales Island last weekend to witness the raising of the first Tlingit totem that now stands in the community of Craig.The Sukteeneid Honor Totem Pole recognizes and holds up uncles of the dog salmon clan. Sealaska will getting accepting applications for you CARES Act distribution in partnering with the Essential Council of the Tlingit and Haida Tribes of Alaska on Freitag, Oct. 4. If all shareholder information is up to date, no action is needed. Sealaska is committed to providing stable dividend payments to shareholders, regardless of what is happening in the wider economic climate, said Seala Sealaskas spring distribution of $37.7 million is part of Sealaskas continued investment in our shareholders and communities. distribution to shareholders when it met Friday, April 8. from the Marjorie V. Young (MVY) Shareholder Permanent Fund and, in Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act Section 7(j, The distribution will be issued to shareholders on, Sealaskas continued growth is made possible through the financial strength of our businesses, achieved through, the hard work of those involved at every level, said Sealaska President and CEO Anthony Mallott. He was Tlingit of the Raven, Leeneid (Dog Salmon) clan. SEARHC offers some timely medical information for our shareholders. Please contact the corporate secretarys office if you are an interested independent candi Kellen London is one of 62 part-time students who were awarded Sealaska scholarships in 2019. The spring distribution is made up of $7.5 million from Sealaskas business operations, $2.6 million from the Marjorie V. Young (MVY) Shareholder Permanent Fund and $11.2 million in Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act Section 7(j) natural-resource revenues. Sealaska Shareholder Relations provided a walkthrough of the online application for Class D (Descendant) stock. Shareholders can apply online athttps://m Sealaska and Tlingit & Haida have received thousands of applications already today for the $500 benefit available through our joint CARES Act distributionprogram. https://youtu.be/EntydJnhMVM Sealaska directors unanimously approved a resolution to deed Sealaska land in Wrangell to the federally recognized tribe, Wrangell Cooperative Association. Tlingit & Haida has generously contributed an additional $1.8million to make thetotal benefit available to Sealaska shareholders $6million. The average employee at Sealaska makes $64,488 per year. The voyage aims to circumnavigate the Pacific over the course of four years, bringing attention to the role of Pacific peoples in stewarding our oceans and inspiring future navigators. Applications are now open for the Codefy program, a new training and internship program offered by Sealaska. Our recent financial stability has enabled us to increase investments in what we care most about: our people and communities. A skier, scientist and passionate Indigenous advocate fighting both colonialism and climate change in the outdoor industry, Bradley returned to her ancestral homeland to ski for the first time this winter, deepening her connection with the land and her Indigenous identity through time spent in the backcountry.As a Tlingit woman who grew up separated from my traditional homelands, I developed my relatio Sealaskas board of directors approved $558,000 in funding for language preservation programs at a meeting held on April 8, pledging grants to seven different language preservation and language learning projects. The voyage aims to circumnavigate the Pacific over the course of four years, bringing attention to the role of Pacific peoples in stewarding our oceans and inspiring future navigators. One hundred years ago, a flu pandemic swept the globe taking up to 50 million lives, including many lives in Alaska. There are two ways to receive a Sealaska distribution payment: The MySealaska.com shareholder portal also allows you to. Leaders from Koniag, Chugach Alaska Corporation, the Aleut . will have their dividends withheld until records are updated. Interested shareholders mus Stephanie Jenkins is one of 62 part-time students who were awarded Sealaska scholarships in 2019. Sealaska expects to meet and exceed its record net income of $65.2 million in 2018.
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