Alaska Native corporations rely on contracts awarded through the 8(a) program – especially from the Department of Defense – for a significant portion of their revenue.
Alaska Native Corporations
‘We don’t think that’s good public policy’: Goldbelt criticizes five-ship limit, shares details on proposed cruise port
The port project will need approval from the city’s planning commission to move forward, which requires public comment before a vote. Juneau’s city manager said it’s hard to say how long that process will take.
The Pentagon is reviewing a program that helps Alaska Native corporations get federal contracts
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced the review last week, calling the business development program “the oldest DEI program in the federal government.”
Goldbelt reveals details of proposed $500M cruise port on Douglas Island
The Alaska Native corporation plans to develop the port in phases, starting out with basic dock and welcome center infrastructure before moving into broader ambitions.
Sealaska announces first woman to lead the corporation as new president
Aanshawatk’i Sarah Dybdahl will be the first woman to hold the position since Sealaska’s founding in 1972.
Goldbelt shares more about proposed cruise dock project on North Douglas
City officials say they still don’t know much about the project.