In the early years following the passage of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, BSNC began connecting with its shareholders through one of its earliest communication tools—the Agluktuk newsletter. Agluktuk...
BSNC company Bering Straits Professional Services (BSPS) plays an essential role in strengthening homeland defense by supporting more than 100 National Guard units across the country through the Consequence Management Support...
Career Pathways: Kristin Ringstad
March 1, 2026by Media
BSNC’s Career Pathways Series highlights the diverse jobs held by shareholders and descendants. The series raises awareness about career opportunities and the essential skills needed to succeed in these fields....
Bering-Weston Joint Venture (BWJV), a joint venture between BSNC company Bering Straits Global Innovations, LLC and Weston Solutions, Inc., provided emergency water pre-treatment services to the Asheville, NC, community following...
Beringia Settlement Trust Announces Special Shareholder and Elder Distributions
February 24, 2026by Media
In recognition of BSNC’s strong financial performance this year, the Beringia Settlement Trust Board is pleased to announce a special discretionary dividend distribution of $8.75 per share. In addition, a...
Shareholder Spotlight: John Waghiyi, Jr.
February 20, 2026by Media
BSNC is pleased to highlight talented shareholder and Elder John Waghiyi, Jr. Born in Savoonga, Alaska, to Reverends John Waghiyi, Sr. and Della Waghiyi, he and his wife of 51 years, Arlene, reside in Savoonga. Together, they...
Message from the Chairman of the Board
February 20, 2026by Media
Hello Fellow Shareholders, On behalf of the Board of Directors, we hope you all are doing well and we send greetings to you and your family. As I write this, I cannot help but think...
BSF Appoints Six Members to Board of Directors
January 26, 2026by Media
The Bering Straits Foundation (BSF) is pleased to announce the appointment of six members to its Board of Directors: Debbie Atuk, Agnes Ivanoff Baptiste, Kelly Eningowuk, Jennifer Litera, Kelsi Ivanoff,...
BSNC Launches First Summer Legal Associates Program
November 4, 2025by Media
BSNC was thrilled to have descendants Hunter Mallinger and Cillian McDonagh as our first-ever Summer Legal Associates in the Legal Department! This new program provides hands-on legal experience, offering participants...
BSNC extends our deepest gratitude to Charles “Chuck” Fagerstrom of Nome for his many years of dedicated service and leadership on the Board of Directors. Fagerstrom helped lay the foundation...