Sealaska Announces Fall 2025 Distribution of $11.8 Million
Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Sealaska is announcing a Fall 2025 distribution totaling $11.8 million, to be issued to shareholders on Thursday, November 13. The board of directors approved the distribution at its meeting on Friday, November 7.

The upcoming distribution includes $2.9 million in dividends from Sealaska’s operations, $3.6 million from the Marjorie V. Young (MVY) Shareholder Permanent Fund, and $5.3 million in Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act Section 7(i) natural resource revenue sharing funds for shareholders with Class B or C shares.

We continue to see the impact of historic steps toward greater inclusion. Sealaska shareholders chose to open the door for more of our descendants to share in something larger than ourselves. By expanding enrollment eligibility, we are ensuring that future generations can be part of the ownership, culture and purpose our ancestors fought to create. Each new shareholder strengthens the collective spirit that defines who we are today and carries forward the vision that began generations ago.

As our shareholder base grows, our purpose remains the same: to provide dividends, invest in our communities, steward our lands and waters, and protect opportunities for generations ahead.

Over the past decade, Sealaska has invested more than $90 million in social and cultural initiatives, supporting programs such as Sealaska Heritage Institute, the Sustainable Southeast Partnership, education and youth initiatives and career development opportunities. During that same period, the Sealaska Scholarship, Deishu Memorial and Elders Funds distributed nearly $19 million to shareholders, and the company covered nearly $8 million in tax obligations related to Settlement Trust distributions.

As we celebrate growth and inclusivity, we also hold space for our relatives and communities affected by the recent floods in Western Alaska and those experiencing uncertainty due to the ongoing government shutdown. We stand with you.

Gunalchéesh, Háw’aa, T’oyaxsn for being part of this journey. Together, we grow stronger.


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