Representatives of five Southeast Alaska communities continue their fight for recognition under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. But they’re still facing opposition.
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Wrangell pizza shop owner gets $25,000 grant for aeroponic farming
Dixie Booker hopes to eventually build a 2,000-square-foot greenhouse with more than 100 aeroponic towers to grow year-round produce for the community.
For some Native corp shareholders, cultural role outweighs the economic
What impact have Alaska Native corporations had on original shareholders and their descendants? Several members of the Soboleff family weighed in.
Sealaska Corp. expands Seattle-area seafood investments
Sealaska is increasing its investments in Seattle’s seafood-processing industry, as part of the corporation’s effort to boost revenues and dividends.
Sealaska to pay $11 million in dividends
Sealaska’s 22,950 shareholders will receive payments from $596 to $186 for those with 100 shares. The amount depends on the shareholder class.
Developers say Yakutat-area beach mine looks promising
Developers are optimistic about the potential for a beach-mining operation in at Icy Cape, west of Yakutat and east of Cordova.
Former senator, longtime Native leader Kookesh fighting cancer
A longtime Alaska political and business leader is fighting prostate cancer. Former Sen.Albert Kookesh of Angoon spent 16 years in the Alaska Legislature and 14 years heading up Sealaska’s governing board.
Shareholders re-elect Sealaska board incumbents
The management slate won this year’s Sealaska board election. Three incumbents and a newcomer who ran with them beat out eight independent candidates.
Shareholders consider shrinking Sealaska board
Should Southeast’s regional Native corporation shrink its governing board? That’s a question before Sealaska shareholders. Management opposes the change.
Sealaska Corp. adds to seafood investments
Sealaska officials say investments in two seafood processors will help drive future earnings. But a critic doubts they will make much money.