Sealaska

11/01/2024

Make your voice heard and join our Get Out The Vote giveaway! You could win this amazing grand prize, a Lee Burkhart "Vote For The Future" drum, or these gorgeous Copper Canoe Woman “Vote” earrings.

Here’s how to enter:

1: Vote!

2: Post a picture! Describe in the caption what voting means to you or encourage your loved ones to vote.

3: Use the hashtag! You MUST use to be entered into the giveaway.

We'll be drawing multiple winners each day until election day, so be sure to enter now!

11/01/2024

Happy Native American Heritage Month!

November is a time to celebrate the resilience and wisdom carried through generations, guided by the teachings of our elders who have dedicated their lives to preserving and protecting our ways of life. They have created pathways for us to walk with pride in our identities, honoring the past as we look to the future.

This month, we are excited to share stories that uplift the voices within our communities, showcasing the strength in unity, the beauty of our shared heritage and the power of our voices.

Gunalchéesh, Háw’aa, T’oyaxsut ‘nüüsm — thank you, for all who have come before and for those who continue to walk with us today.

11/01/2024

Costumes for a Cause!

Sealaska Corporation employees dressed up as Disney's version of "Alice in Wonderland" characters and collected Holiday meal shelf-stable food items to donate to a local Juneau charity in time for the holidays.

We hope everyone is having an enjoyable and safe Halloween! 🎃🦇

10/31/2024

Juneau-area shareholders and tribal citizens! Check out this amazing initiative from our Get Out The Native Vote partners at Goldbelt, Inc.. If you or a loved one needs help getting to the polls this Election Day, be sure to sign up now!

Juneau Ride to the Polls!

Goldbelt Transportation will be supporting our community and Get Out The Native Vote by offering free rides on Election Day for Juneau area shareholders and Tribal Citizens. Our service will ensure access to the Valley and Downtown voting locations, making it easier to exercise your right to vote.

Alaska Native Peoples have been at the forefront of civic engagement and continue to be strong advocates for our communities. Let’s make sure our voices are heard—your vote matters!

Home pick-up:
Tribal Citizens will be picked up from their Valley, Auke Bay, or Downtown addresses and brought to the following voting locations:
- Valley: Mendenhall Mall, Division of Elections Main Polling Place
- Downtown: State Office Building for 8th Floor Polling Place

Two Steps to Sign Up:
1. Please add your name, contact information, address for pick-up, and preferred pick-up time here: https://ow.ly/O0Xe50TWzlT
2. Our team will reach out to confirm your ride details.
The Deadline to sign-up is November 4 by 9:00 p.m. AK Time.

10/31/2024

For millennia, Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian people have called the lands and waters of Southeast Alaska home. Stewardship of these places and the abundance they provide is an inherent part of the heritage and culture of past, current and future generations with roots in the region. Haa Aaní ensures that this portion of our ancestral home will be protected in perpetuity.

Stay tuned to learn more about the people and mission behind Haa Aaní.

10/31/2024

Shareholders, Sealaska is hiring a President to lead impactful initiatives that empower shareholders, strengthen communities and drive economic growth. If you're passionate about making a difference and aligning with our vision, apply now and join us in creating meaningful change.

To learn more about the responsibilities and qualifications, and to confidentially apply today, click here: https://bit.ly/3YqOpP8

10/30/2024

Fall distribution is on its way! For key dates and a distribution readiness checklist, check out this article on our website: https://bit.ly/3YGSyyd

If you have questions, our Shareholder Relations Department is standing by. Contact them through the MySealaska "Message" feature, found under "About Me" when logged in to MySealaska.com, or by calling us at 907-586-1512.

10/29/2024

Join Sealaska and the Juneau Downtown Business Association this Halloween for trick or treating at the Sealaska Plaza bank space for candy and a fun photo booth!

Can't wait to see you there!

10/29/2024

Gunalchéesh, Anax X'aséigu Yé!

Desiree Jackson explains and the work we do to serve our communities! From Woochéen, our businesses focused on people and planet, to Haa Aaní, our lands management stewards, to non-profits such as Sealaska Heritage Institute, Seacoast Trust, The Southeast Sustainable Partnership (SSP) and Spruce Root, we will continue to support our shareholders and set a shining example for the globe.

To learn more, visit our website! And stay tuned to learn more about in future videos.

10/28/2024

🎉 Announcing the grand prize of our Contest - a Lee Burkhart “Vote For The Future” drum! This incredible grand prize joins the FIVE pairs of earrings we’re giving out every day until the election, so don’t miss out!

Here’s how to enter:
1. Vote!

2. Post a picture! In your caption, describe what voting means to you, or encourage your loved ones to vote. Don’t forget to adjust your post’s privacy settings so we can find your entry!

3. Use the hashtag ! You MUST use to be entered in the giveaway.

Good luck, everyone! Be sure to make your voice heard this election season!

10/25/2024

🎉 SEALASKA GET OUT THE VOTE GIVEAWAY! 🎉

Shareholders, you could win a pair of these amazing Copper Canoe Woman “Vote” earrings, with a grand prize to be announced soon! We want as many of our shareholders as possible to make their voice heard in this election, so we’ll be giving away FIVE pairs of earrings A DAY until the election!

Here’s how to enter:

1: Vote!

2: Post a picture! Describe in the caption what voting means to you or encourage your loved ones to vote.

3: Use the hashtag! You MUST use to be entered into the giveaway.

This isn’t the only drawing we’ll have to encourage voting this year, so stay tuned! 👀

For more information on early voting visit: https://sealaska.com/stories/sealaska-and-the-unity-group-say-get-out-the-vote/

10/24/2024

What did you find at AFN this year?

We were glad to see everyone who visited our booth and happy we could provide a welcoming space for our shareholders to connect with us and ask any questions they had.

Gunalchéesh and Háw'aa to the amazing team at AFN who work so hard each year to bring this incredible event to life!

We hope you are all leaving with beautiful art to bring home, new connections made and old friendships strengthened.

We can't wait to see you next year!

10/24/2024

Election day is less than two weeks away. Get ready to on Tuesday, November 5:

☑️ Find your polling place at https://bit.ly/4eNUA50
☑️Plan your transportation to the polls.
☑️Speak with your employer about time off to vote.
☑️Invite your friends and family, and especially Elders or individuals who may need assistance, to join you at the polls.
☑️If applicable, mail in your absentee ballot by October 26.

Learn more about the general election today: https://bit.ly/4dBUmwR.

10/23/2024

Aunties and Uncles Vote (and they look good doing it too!)

These "Vote" earrings were created by Copper Canoe Woman as a way to encourage Native people to vote in this years upcoming election. Also featured are these Aunties and Uncles Vote stickers created by Aandeishí Alex Edwards, a 19 year old Tsimshian and Tlingit artist.

Sponsored as part of our Get Out the Native Vote efforts, we are honored to share these amazing creations from talented Native artists alongside an important message: VOTE!

For more information on how or where to vote, visit: https://sealaska.com/stories/sealaska-and-the-unity-group-say-get-out-the-vote/

10/22/2024

The Sealaska Board of Directors will meet on Friday, November 8th, 2024, to approve the amount for Sealaska’s 2024 fall distribution.

Shareholders can prepare for a seamless distribution by:

✅ Completing any enrollment, stock transfer or gifting paperwork by the official record date of 4 p.m. Alaska time on Friday, November 8th.
✅ Checking if you or a shareholder you know is on the bad address list at https://mysealaska.com/Services/BadAddress. Shareholders on the bad address list will have their distribution withheld until their address is updated.
✅ Signing up for direct deposit to ensure fast and easy payment of your distribution.

Questions? The most effective way to contact Shareholder Relations is through the
MySealaska “Message” feature, found under “About Me” when logged in to MySealaska.com, or by calling us at 907-586-1512.

10/21/2024

We are incredibly proud of SHI President Rosita Worl, who will be awarded the 2023 National Humanities Medal by President Biden today!

Tune in at 1:30 p.m. Alaska time to watch this well-deserved honor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hweFDtOPfc

SHI PRESIDENT ROSITA WORL TO RECEIVE NATIONAL HUMANITIES MEDAL TODAY FROM U.S. PRESIDENT
Event to be live streamed at 1:30 Alaska time

United States President Joe Biden will award Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI) President Rosita Worl, Ph.D., with a 2023 National Humanities Medal today at the White House.

(Watch live at 1:30 Alaska time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hweFDtOPfc)

The award, from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), honors an individual or organization whose work has deepened the nation’s understanding of the human experience, broadened citizen engagement with history and literature or helped preserve and expand Americans’ access to cultural resources.

Worl gave credit for her life’s work to her mother.

“I am honored to receive this award, but I owe a debt of gratitude to my mother, Bessie Quinto, who instilled in me that I have a responsibility to work for our people. She devoted her whole life as a union organizer to secure economic equity for our people, among many other things,” Worl said. More: https://bit.ly/40iNeTf

10/18/2024

Thank you to those of you who took the time to come see us at our AFN booth!

We are glad to help shareholders check in on such important topics as their stock will and grateful to those who took the time to discuss their plans with us! Updating your stock will is a crucial step for our shareholders who are thinking about their legacy.

If you have any questions or need to update your information, you can always find answers and solutions at mysealaska.com or by contacting our Shareholder Relations team.

10/17/2024

AFN is here, and we are at AFN, hoping to see you!

Shareholders in the Anchorage area, or those visiting for AFN are more than welcome to visit us at our booth.

Our Shareholder Relations representatives would love to see your faces and assist you with anything you may need. Whether you need to update your address, direct deposit information or simply have questions, we will do what we can to help!

Bringing a valid ID or driver's license may be necessary for some processes.

10/16/2024

Shareholders, Sealaska is hiring a President to lead impactful initiatives that empower shareholders, strengthen communities and drive economic growth. If you're passionate about making a difference and aligning with our vision, apply now and join us in creating meaningful change.

To learn more about the role and apply, click here: https://bit.ly/3YqOpP8

10/14/2024

Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day from Sealaska!

Today, we celebrate and honor the strength and resilience of Indigenous peoples across Alaska and beyond. This day is a reminder to reflect on the deep history and contributions of our communities, and to recognize the ongoing efforts to uplift and share our cultural heritage.

Here’s to supporting and uplifting Haa Shuká, Íitl’ Kuníisii and Na Hlagigyadm today, and every day!

10/14/2024

Shareholders in the Anchorage area - stop by our Sealaska booth at Elders and Youth Conference!

Our Shareholder Relations team is available to update shareholder information such as addresses, direct deposit, name changes and more! Additionally, we can assist with completing and notarizing Shareholder Stock Wills. Shareholders can be prepared by bringing a valid ID or drivers license with them.

WHEN:
Today, 10/14 from 8 A.M. -5 P.M.
Tomorrow, 10/15 from 8 A.M. - 1 P.M.

WHERE:
Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center, 3rd Floor

We can't wait to see you there!

10/07/2024

Your vote is your power. Together, we can inspire change for Indigenous communities in Southeast Alaska and beyond.

With just under a month until Election Day, Native voters have an unprecedented opportunity to impact policies that matter, from land rights to healthcare to education. That’s why we’re urging shareholders to stay informed about key dates and make a voting plan.

Here’s your checklist:

☑️ Find your polling place: https://bit.ly/4eNUA50
☑️ Decide whether to vote on Election Day or take advantage of early voting. Find early and absentee voting locations at https://bit.ly/4ePo2HY
☑️ If applicable, mail in your absentee ballot by October 26
☑️ Plan your transportation to the polls. Some municipalities, organizations and ride share apps offer free or discounted rides to vote
☑️ Talk to your employer if you do not have sufficient time outside of working hours to vote. Alaska law allows employees up to one hour of paid leave
☑️ Invite your friends and family, especially Elders or individuals who may need assistance, to join you at the polls

To learn more about the general election and find sample ballots, visit https://bit.ly/4dBUmwR

10/04/2024

At Sealaska, we’re invested in Indigenous languages, ensuring the growth of our mother tongues for future generations. Here’s a glimpse into the impact of one of our current language grant recipients.

At the Ketchikan Indian Community (KIC), language teachers Ahl’lidaaw Gitackangeak, Shuguyna Donna May Roberts and Miquel Dangeli have been inspiring learners of the Tsimshian dialect Sm’algyax through methods including Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling (TPRS).

In TPRS, teachers use storytelling to engage students, emphasizing comprehension and verbal ability over traditional grammar and vocabulary skills.

Highlights from this year include seasonal classes to provide a thematic approach to language learning, translating “Flora Wants Seaweed” and other stories to Sm’algyax, developing PDF resources, delivering presentations and assisting with the 6th International Tlingit Spelling Bee.

Thank you to the KIC team for their important work!

Sealaska’s $10 million language revitalization endowment, approved by the Board of Directors in 2019, funds these grants—$500,000 annually—to preserve Southeast Alaska’s languages. Learn more at https://sealaska.com/language/

10/01/2024

Attention Juneau shareholders! Today is the last day to vote in the 2024 Regular Municipal Election.

Polls are open until 8 PM at City Hall Assembly Chambers and Mendenhall Valley Public Library.

If you're mailing your ballot, make sure it's postmarked by today. You can drop off your ballot at any of the secure drop boxes around town.

Find more information at https://juneau.org/clerk/elections.

Your voice matters. Don’t miss your chance to vote!