Sealaska shareholders meet Saturday in Juneau for their annual meeting. The Southeast regional Native corporation has about 22,000 shareholders.
Alaska Native Corporations
Landless Natives bill gets first hearing before Congress
Haines, Petersburg, Wrangell, Ketchikan and Tenakee were left out of 1971’s Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, which gave land, money and corporate status to many other communities.
10 run for 5 Sealaska Corp. board seats
Five independent candidates are challenging the same number of incumbents for seats on Sealaska’s board of directors.
Critics question Sealaska finances
Could Sealaska make more money, pay higher dividends and make better use of its land? Yes, say some shareholders critical of the Southeast regional Native corporation’s management.
Sealaska earnings up, but losses continue
The regional Native corporation for Southeast Alaska upped its income by $50 million in 2014. Officials at Juneau-headquartered Sealaska say it’s the start of a multi-year recovery. But critics point to figures showing it’s still losing money.
Sealaska dividends between $129 and $887
Alaska’s largest regional Native corporation will distribute $12.9 million this month.