ANCSA Benefits
Thursday, November 4, 2021
State and Regional Economic Benefits by ANCSA Corporations
“The passage of Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) had effects that reached far beyond Alaska Native people. By creating Alaska Native-owned, for-profit corporations, ANCSA brought additional economic diversity to the state that has benefited all Alaskans, either directly or indirectly. ANCSA brought added value to the economy of the State of Alaska, the federal government, and the private sector.” — ANCSA Regional Association
- In 2018, Alaska Native Regional corporations generated 62% of Alaska’s $17.2 billion gross revenues.
- In FY 2017 Alaska Native regional corporations contributed over $17 million to non-profit organizations that support youth development, workforce development, health and humanitarian services, arts and culture, and more.
Shareholder Benefits Provided by ANCSA Regional Corporations
- Employment/Internships
- Workforce Development
- Scholarships ($10 M+ annually – statewide; Sealaska Endowment)
- Dividends/Distributions
- Investment in culture, social services, education, healthcare, economic dev.
- Advocacy on Native and Rural Issues
- Land Ownership & Management
- Lands in Native Ownership
- Sustainable Use and Management
- Land & Resource Management
Latest News
Sealaska Spring 2025 Distribution Date Announced
Posted 3/20/2025
The Sealaska Board of Directors will meet on Friday, April 11, 2025, to approve the amount for Sealaska’s upcoming distribution. Please review the following key dates and complete necessary actions to ensure a seamless distribution. DISTRIBUTION AMOUNT DETERMINED — Friday, April 11, 2025 On April 11, the Board of Directors will meet to determine the distribution amount.
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Sealaska secures historic conveyance of Redoubt Bay Village
Posted 3/10/2025
BLM finalizes transfer of culturally significant Ḵunáa site after nearly 50 years Sealaska Corporation announced the successful conveyance of the Redoubt Bay Village (Ḵunáa) historical site from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), marking the culmination of a nearly 50-year effort to secure this culturally significant land under Alaska Native stewardship. The 10.54-acre site…
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Sealaska Board of Directors Holds First 2025 Meeting in Ketchikan
Posted 2/7/2025
KETCHIKAN, Alaska—The Sealaska Board of Directors is holding its first meeting of 2025 in Ketchikan this week, reinforcing its commitment to deepening connections with communities and partner organizations as we work together to create balance for people and the planet. Strong partnerships with local organizations across our shareholders’ communities remain central to Sealaska’s mission.
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Notice of 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
Posted 2/6/2025
The 2025 Sealaska Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held Saturday, June 21 at Kake Community Building, located at 264 Keku Road, Kake, Alaska 99830. Sealaska will share a live webcast of the annual meeting through the MySealaska.com shareholder portal for those unable to attend in person. Here is some key information, including important deadlines, for shareholders: Complete or…
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Sealaska Shareholder 1099 Forms Now Available on MySealaska.com
Posted 1/23/2025
Sealaska encourages shareholders to register on MySealaska.com so they are able to download and print their 1099 tax forms to include with their tax filing. If you are a new shareholder who is registering with MySealaska, we offer a few tips below. Sealaska 2024 –1099 tax forms are now available Shareholders can create an account or log in to MySealaska.com > click About Me > click…
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