The Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC) Board of Directors announced its endorsement of Tara Katuk Sweeney’s candidacy in the special election for Alaska’s only seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Originally from Utqiaġvik, Sweeney understands firsthand Alaska’s unique challenges and opportunities. Sweeney has served Alaska internationally as chair of the multi-national Arctic Economic Council....
Update: A Memorial Service for Chairman Ivanoff will take place in Anchorage at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 3 at the First Evangelical Covenant Church (1145 C. Street). A Celebration of Life will take place in Unalakleet on April 9 at 2 p.m.
BSNC Mourns the Passing of Chairman Henry Ivanoff
March 31, 2022by Media
It is with great sadness that Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC) announces the passing of Board Chairman Henry Ivanoff Sr. Chairman Ivanoff passed away after a brief illness on March 30, 2022, with family by his side. Chairman Ivanoff served on the BSNC Board of Directors since 1978, as BSNC’s President from 1985 to 1989...
In Memoriam: U.S. Congressman Don Young
March 19, 2022by Media
BSNC deeply mourns the passing of U.S. Congressman Don Young. Congressman Young was the longest-serving member of the House of Representatives and of Congress in history, having represented Alaska for 25 terms. “Don Young was my Congressman for life and his legacy advocating for Alaska will always be remembered,” said BSNC President & CEO Gail...
Historical Spotlight: BSNC Summer Internship Program
December 26, 2021by Media
At BSNC, we have focused on growing shareholder programs and support. The last ten years represent a remarkable period of growth and performance for the Company. Fiscal year 2021 marks the 17th consecutive year that BSNC has achieved positive financial results. In the last decade alone, BSNC distributed $41.3 million in shareholder benefits, representing 84%...
BSNC congratulates shareholders Betty Anagick, and Madilyn Short, who each received Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) President’s Awards. These AFN awardees were nominated by BSNC and recognized virtually at the 2021 AFN Convention this week. Shareholder Betty (Nanouk) Anagick of Unalakleet received the Elder of the Year award. The AFN Elder of the Year award...
BSNC Board Member and Original Incorporator Charles “Chuck” Fagerstrom Reflects on ANCSA
December 17, 2021by Media
Shortly after ANCSA was made law, five incorporators within each region signed Articles of Incorporation to conduct business for profit. BSNC’s original articles of incorporation were signed on June 17, 1972 by Jerome Trigg, Martin Olson, Fred Katchatag, Sr., Charles W. Fagerstrom and George Bell. BSNC Director and original incorporation Charles “Chuck” Fagerstrom shares his...
BSNC thanks the Thomas and Cindy Massie Foundation for their generous donation of $20,000 to the Bering Straits Foundation. The Massie Foundation’s donation supports scholarships for BSNC shareholders and descendants who are pursuing their educational goals. “Cindy and Tom’s generosity and commitment to the advancement of BSNC’s shareholders and descendants is a blessing,” said BSNC President & CEO Gail...
BSNC Director Louie Green, Jr. Receives FWS Alaska Native Leader/Elder Conservation Hero Award
December 8, 2021by Media
BSNC congratulates BSNC Director Louis “Louie” Green Jr. of Nome on being awarded the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Regional Director’s Alaska Native Leader/Elder Conservation Hero Award. Green has served on the FWS Seward Peninsula Subsistence Regional Advisory Council since 2010 and currently serves as Chair. Green holds extensive knowledge of the region’s fish...
BSNC is pleased to announce the promotion of shareholder Malorie Johnson to HR Operations Supervisor. In her role, Johnson will manage HR departmental projects, process and policy updates, supervise the HR Team and partner with Operations Managers to support operations for all HR activities at the company and its subsidiaries. Johnson’s career at BSNC began...