Winter 2021 Dear Shareholders, During these winter months, the everchanging daylight reminds me of the strength and courage of our people. We have spent the past months gathering, hunting and fishing, preparing for the changes in the season. Our subsistence way of life sustains so many in our region as it has for 10,000 years....
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...
Summer 2021 Dear Shareholders, Although our region experienced late snowfalls and below zero temperatures this spring, summer is finally here after what seemed like a very long winter. Residents in our region’s communities are already busy with spring subsistence harvest activities. It’s great to see our people posting on social media photos of themselves picking...
Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC) is pleased to announce the promotion of shareholder Lucille Sands to Vice President of Shareholder Development. As Vice President of Shareholder Development, Sands works to align shareholder development with organizational goals and business needs, recruit shareholders and descendants for open positions, source qualified shareholders and provide ongoing review and metrics...
Dear Shareholders, Longer periods of daylight have thankfully returned to the Arctic and soon Spring will be upon us. As our people have done each Spring for hundreds of years, many will venture out to replenish food supplies with harvests of migratory birds, caribou, reindeer and sea mammals. Subsistence defines a major part of who...
Watch our year-end message from BSNC’s President & CEO, Gail R. Schubert.
Dear Shareholders, I hope that each of you had a good summer and fall, spending time outdoors with family and engaging in subsistence activities in preparation for the coming winter season. During challenging times like these, it is important that we continue our cultural traditions and look out for each other. The year 2020 has taught us...
A Message from the President & CEO The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged many of us in ways that we never could have imagined. Despite these challenges, I have seen resilience and strength in BSNC’s shareholders, descendants and employees. In our Region, Our People have enjoyed a bountiful spring subsistence season. Subsistence foods continue to provide...
Dear Shareholders, Many people are understandably concerned about the spread of the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. As the COVID-19 outbreak evolves, the health and safety of BSNC shareholders, employees and the communities in which we live and work remain BSNC’s top priority. While BSNC is not currently experiencing any significant disruption to its business...
A Message from the President & CEO Winter is a great time of the year. Our traditions, which include ice fishing, celebrating holidays and spending precious time with family, make the season special and memorable. As we approach a new decade, we have much to be thankful for. We are especially thankful for our Elders...
