ANCSA Regional Association

ANCSA Regional Association works to advance the 12 Alaska Native regional corporations to benefit over 150,000 Alaska Native shareholders and their communities.

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Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day!

Today we reflect on Indigenous resiliency and share gratitude for our ancestors who have stewarded our lands since time immemorial. Our people, culture, and traditions are thriving across Alaska!

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ARA congratulates Benjamin Mallott on being named the next Alaska Federation of Natives President!

Ben’s wide-ranging experience makes him an excellent choice to lead AFN into the future. We look forward to working with Ben in his new role!

Read more: https://t.co/kYkr964XZJ

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Quyanaa to Senator @lisamurkowski for meeting with ARA Board members and staff last week in Washington DC!

Our advocacy visit allowed ARA members to talk with Congressional leaders, staff, and agencies like the SBA about Alaska's unique model of Indigenous self-determination.

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We are excited to welcome BSNC President Cindy Towarak Massie & CIRI President Sarah Lukin to the ARA Board of Directors!

We are grateful to have their expertise & perspectives on the board as we continue working to benefit our members’ 160,000 Alaska Native shareholders.

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ARA would like to express our gratitude to our outgoing board members, ARA Chair Sophie Minich (President & CEO of @CIRI) & ARA Treasurer Anthony Mallott (President & CEO of @sealaska).

We appreciate all their work advocating for Alaska Native people!

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We are pleased to announce new ARA Board of Directors officers:

Chair – Koniag Pres. Shauna Hegna
Vice Chair – @DoyonLimited Pres. & CEO Aaron Schutt
Treasurer – @AleutCorp Pres. & CEO Skoey Vergen
Secretary – @CalistaCorp Pres. & CEO Andrew Guy

Read: https://t.co/ewhpcoPQYC.

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"All of a sudden, by the stroke of a pen, we had to learn how to run a for-profit corporation.”

52 years ago today, the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act was signed into law by President Richard Nixon.

Watch the full film at https://t.co/4Dponsjbss

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Did you know?
Education foundations supported by Alaska Native corporations have provided more than 60,000 individual scholarships to Alaska Native shareholders and descendants, totaling more than $120 million toward their educational goals.
Below is KEF recipient Konaa Tallman!

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Shauna Hegna (Alutiiq), President of Koniag, joined Congresswoman Mary Peltola (Yup'ik) at the White House Christmas Ball. Quyanaa (Thank You) to Congresswoman Peltola.

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Quyanaa (Thank you) to @CIRI President-Elect Sarah Lukin, who was invited to discuss the federal government's relationship with Indigenous communities during a Congressional roundtable recognizing Native American Heritage Month.

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November is Native American and Alaska Native Heritage Month!

@BristolBayToday celebrated some of the Alutiiq/Sugpiaq, Dena’ina, and Yup’ik traditions of their region this month, including dancing.

Dancing unites Alaska Native people across Bristol Bay and all of Alaska.

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This Native American & Alaska Native Heritage Month, we're celebrating some of Bristol Bay's rich cultural traditions, like dancing!

Across our Alutiiq/Sugpiaq, Dena'ina, and Yup'ik cultures and all Alaska Native cultures, dancing carries songs and stories across generations.

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Students from the @CalistaCorp region experienced the first-ever STEM, Construction, and science career camp hosted by Calista's subsidiary: Brice Civil Constructors. From apprenticeships to forklift operation, students delved into diverse career options.

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Happy Native American and Alaska Native Heritage Day! Today we celebrate our thriving people, cultures, and communities.

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ARA and its Board of Directors extends our deepest sympathies to Rep. Mary Peltola and her family upon the loss of Eugene "Buzzy" Peltola Jr.

He was a beloved husband, father, & friend who lived a life of service, dedicated to Alaska Native people and his home of Bethel.

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Happy Katie John Day!

Today we celebrate the legacy of Ahtna Elder Katie John & honor her commitment to defending our subsistence rights & cultural traditions.

Artwork by BBNC descendant artist Cheryl Lacy from Chignik & Kanatak. Visit her website at: https://t.co/gkCugdpHaU

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We are deeply saddened to learn of Oliver Leavitt’s passing and express our condolences to his family and community.

Oliver worked tirelessly for his North Slope Iñupiat people and Alaska Native people everywhere, including advocating for crucial improvements to ANCSA.

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Dr. Oliver Aveogan Leavitt inspired all of us on the North Slope. His devotion to our state and region was critical to the formation of ASRC and the North Slope Borough – and his contributions are immeasurable. We mourn his loss and honor his legacy.

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“What began as an experiment back in 1971 is now a leading source of empowerment for Alaska Natives and Alaska as a whole.”

Read @lisamurkowski’s thoughts on the evolution of ANCSA: https://t.co/nPSsb6AXws

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Thank you for joining us in our #ANCSA at 50 celebrations!

We are grateful for all of the Elders, leaders, and shareholders who have helped make ANCSA what it is today and those that continue to work to promote our way of life for future generations.

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It's Election Day, Alaska! You have until 8pm to make your voice heard at the polls.

Alaska elections are often decided by just a few votes. Your vote matters!

Find your polling place: https://t.co/lkEc8LS5dC

#AKelect #GOTNV

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Election Day is Tuesday, but you can check voting off your to-do list this weekend if you’re in Nome, Fairbanks, Wasilla, Anchorage, or Juneau!

Vote at regional elections offices 10AM-4PM tomorrow and 12-4PM on Sunday.

Find locations: https://t.co/ZuZni6LsLB