On June 25, 2021, Class B Shareholders are scheduled to receive a 7(j) distribution of $9.74 per share. Below are answers to some of the most common questions Koniag receives about the 7(j) distribution and their answers. Why is my 7(j) distribution less this year? The past year has been a challenging time for many … Continued
The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program is a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program that provides a temporary discount on monthly broadband bills for qualifying low-income households. Households who qualify for the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) and are located on Tribal lands- or all of Alaska- can receive additional benefits. EBB enrollment will open on May 12, … Continued
Koniag recently sent postcards to Alaska residents who may be eligible for federal COVID relief programs for those impacted by access to subsistence fisheries. The web address on the graphic was incorrect and should have read http://www.psmfc.org, as it is hosted on the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission website. We apologize for any confusion this … Continued
As Alaska Native corporations celebrate the value of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) in its first half century, Koniag will be sharing stories throughout the year highlighting ANCSA at 50 Successes. Connection to ancestral lands and language, leading to personal and community pride in who we are and where we are from are … Continued
As Alaska Native corporations celebrate the value of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) in its first half century, Koniag will be sharing stories throughout the year highlighting ANCSA at 50 Successes. The year was 1971. Dirty Harry and Shaft were in movie theaters, the Baltimore–not Indianapolis–Colts won the Super Bowl, and the Milwaukee … Continued
ANCSA changed my life- and Alaska’s future Posted in the Anchorage Daily News Opinions Section on 2/20/21 by Anthony “Tony” Drabek My ancestral homeland and the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, or ANCSA, helped me rebuild my life. Enrollment under ANCSA had just begun in 1970, when I came home to Kodiak after four years … Continued
Koniag is accepting Shareholder proposals for the 2021 Annual Meeting to be held on Saturday, October 2, 2021 in Kodiak, Alaska. In accordance with Section 2.13.1 of Koniag’s bylaws. proposals must be included on the agenda and must meet the following criteria: 1. Written resolution form, no more than 100 words in length and comply … Continued
The Koniag Board of Directors is pleased to welcome Christine Kaineg (née Peters-Naughton) as our newest board member. “Christine is an outstanding addition to the Board of Directors. Her extensive business experience particularly in federal government contracting will bring a unique skillset to the Board. I look forward to working with her.” Ron Unger, Koniag … Continued