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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, which will focus on: Sealaska looks at the uniqueness of Southeast Alaska as an opportunity to educate and inspire. Sealaska supports Sealaska Heritage Institute’s newest endeavor to establish Heritage Square … Continued
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, who was an artist, selling hand-painted wood trinkets to tourists. Throughout her life, Peterson has grabbed every opportunity to work, to help others fulfill their dreams, and to improve the … Continued
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 live in California? This is a story about a young shareholder from Southern California on a journey to understand her own Native identity. And she is serving others as she … Continued
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 continuing to achieve record-breaking financial performance because of our commitment to continuous improvement and teamwork. In 2016, the board adjusted its nomination process for incumbents as part of … Continued
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 world. But now there is a call for a decade of focus! Currently, a critical situation exists with the disappearance of indigenous languages around the world. Sealaska is committing $10 … Continued
As Sealaska enters 2020, we will be looking back at another record year in profitability. We will also be looking forward to the next 100 years as we speed toward our 50th anniversary. The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act is by no means perfect or final. The act has been amended many times. It will … Continued
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 School Gymnasium. Live webcast will be available. Independent Candidates and Shareholder Resolutions Information Shareholders who wish to submit a resolution to Sealaska for a shareholder vote, the deadline for receipt … Continued
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 part-time students. Some might think that being a part-time student means going back to school while raising kids or pursuing a second career. Or maybe it means finishing the degree … Continued
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 elected along with board-endorsed candidates. The board of directors is encouraging qualified shareholders to run as board-endorsed candidates or independently. Shareholders who would like to be considered for a board … Continued
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 part-time students. 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. This identity … Continued
