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October 8, 2025 — For the first time in decades, leaders from Southeast Alaska’s tribes, Native corporations and tribal organizations came together in Juneau, Alaska for a Native Roundtable. Held September 29-30, 2025, the two-day summit created a powerful platform for renewed collaboration, strategic dialogue and collective visioning around the most pressing issues facing the region’s … Continued
Juneau, Alaska (September 18, 2025) — To the Other Shore: We are deeply saddened to share the passing of former Sealaska executive, T’weich eesh Clarence “Clay” Antioquia, at the age of 85. A highly respected statewide leader in the Alaska Native community, Clay was Eagle, T’eikweidí, and Bear House (Yakutat). He was born in Sitka, Alaska, the son of Roman Antioquia, who emigrated … Continued
Juneau, Alaska (August 26, 2025) — The Sealaska Board of Directors has unanimously voted to appoint Sarah Dybdahl as the corporation’s new President, following a thorough recruitment process. This leadership transition comes in parallel with updating the Sealaska strategic plan and refining the institution’s mission and vision. Sarah Dybdahl (Aanshawatk’i), Taakw.aaneidi clan, grew up in … Continued
August 15, 2025 — Sealaska and Sitka Tribe of Alaska (Sitka Tribe) have signed the Interim Ḵunáa Historic Site Management Agreement. This agreement empowers Sitka Tribe to manage the 10.54 acres above mean high tide at Redoubt Falls (Ḵunáa). Ḵunáa, also known as Redoubt Bay Village, historically belonged to the Kiks.ádi and affiliated clans, with … Continued
Aak’w Kwáan (Juneau, Alaska) — Sealaska is reaffirming its deep commitment to cultural preservation, language revitalization, and youth empowerment through a series of initiatives affirmed at a recent Board of Directors meeting that honor its Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian roots while advancing the future of its people. The corporation is donating five premium red cedar … Continued
KETCHIKAN, Alaska, April 29, 2025 — Sealaska’s board of directors has approved funding for the reconstruction of the traditional clan house for the Kiks.ádi people of the X’aaká Hít (Point House), on their recently repatriated land in the Sitka Indian Village. This will be the first clan house to be rebuilt in Southeast Alaska in … Continued
Gunalchéesh to those who were able to attend our April 9 Community Business and Shareholder Information Meeting in beloved Ḵaachx̱an.áak’w. Our booths were filled with the great smiles of over 74 shareholders and their families attending. During the event, shareholders had the opportunity to learn about Sealaska’s businesses, engage with Sealaska leadership — including the … Continued
KETCHIKAN, Alaska—The Sealaska Board of Directors is holding its first meeting of 2025 in Ketchikan this week, reinforcing its commitment to deepening connections with communities and partner organizations as we work together to create balance for people and the planet. Strong partnerships with local organizations across our shareholders’ communities remain central to Sealaska’s mission. While in … Continued
The 2025 Sealaska Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held Saturday, June 21 at Kake Community Building, located at 264 Keku Road, Kake, Alaska 99830. 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: … Continued
Contact: Amy Miller, 907-229-3524 amy.miller@tnc.org Alaska’s economy lost billions in fisheries earnings over the last 50 years ISER report summarizes decades of research to draw sobering conclusions JUNEAU — A new report by the University of Alaska’s Institute of Social and Economic Research summarizes results from a variety of sources to draw a clear and … Continued
