BSNC descendant Angelica Dawn Alivrun Telfair is a student dedicated to her career goal of working as a counselor for youth struggling with addiction. he is currently working toward earning a dual master’s degree in Addiction Studies and Social Work at Eastern Washington University and plans to return to Alaska to work as a licensed...
BSNC’s Career Pathways Series helps showcase jobs held by successful shareholders and descendants. This series aims to raise awareness of these career options and the essential skills needed to succeed in these positions. After recently retiring from 22 years in the military, BSNC shareholder Glenn Ivanoff was hired as Branch Chief of the Bureau of...
As fall comes to the tundra and waters of the Bering Strait region, many people are working to put away the fish and game that will help sustain them through the winter months. This is the pattern of life that has sustained our communities for millennia. One of the animals people will be harvesting and...
Fall 2021 Dear Shareholders, I hope you all had a safe and productive summer season. I always enjoy seeing photos posted by our people involving summer subsistence activities, including dried fish, jarred fish, ungimak (half-dried fish) and smoked strips. Many gallons of berries have also been gathered, which will be a great treat this winter...
BSNC celebrates the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark decision today to affirm and recognize Alaska Native Corporations (ANCs) as Indian Tribes under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDA), and thus eligible for funding under Title V of the CARES Act. ANCs for many years have recognized their unique economic and social missions, through which they...
BSNC shareholder and Nome resident Bernadette “Yaayuk” Alvanna-Stimpfle was recently elected as Chair of the Alaska Native Language Preservation and Advisory Council. The council advises Alaska’s governor and legislature on programs, policies and advocates for the survival and revitalization of Alaska Native languages. She has been a member of the board since its inception in 2012. Her...
