2025 Election Results
Saturday, June 21, 2025

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Gunalchéesh, háw'aa, t'oyaxsut 'nüüsm to all shareholders who voted in Sealaska's election this year! Our corporation values your voice above all else.
 
We are excited to announce that the results of the 2025 Sealaska election have been certified and are ready to share with all of you. First, we would like to thank all of our current and past board members for their service; we will always value your contributions, your time and your dedication to our corporation. In particular, Sealaska would like to thank outgoing board member Mick Beasley for his nine years of passionate service to our mission, our vision and our communities.
 
We also want to thank our Board Youth Advisor Breylan Náajeyistláa Martin. Your dedication to providing youthful perspectives to our board of directors and encouraging a future that inspires younger generations of shareholders has been so meaningful to us over the last two years. We look forward to seeing you shine and take up more leadership roles in the future.
 
The winners of the election are:
 
Barbara Blake
Jodi Mitchell
Vikki Mata
Richard Rinehart
 
We are confident the direction that these board members will steer our corporation in will certainly lead us further into our bright and sustainable future.

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