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Bristol Bay Native Corporation·Dillingham📍Maliqgwik (Chignik Island)
Maliqgwik sits between the villages of Chignik Lake and Chignik Lagoon located on the Alaska Peninsula.
Maliqgwik is Sugt'stun meaning "place to chase", and is also known as simply "The Island".
This place name and audio pronunciation clip are part of the Bristol Bay Online place names project. You can download the Bristol Bay Online mobile app in the App Store for iPhone or on Google Play to learn more traditional place names!
3515 sharesBristol Bay Native Corporation·DillinghamCongratulations to the 2026 Shareholder of the Year awardees! We are honored to recognize these four individuals for their commitment to culture, service to our people, and leadership.
Elder of the Year: Virginia Aleck
Citizen of the Year: Iqugpak Lorrine Nanalook
Marie Paul Student of the Year: Savannah Shanigan
Small Business of the Year: Patsy Shaha, Yuraq Legal Services LLC
Click each photo to read more about the awardees!
1592717 sharesBristol Bay Native Corporation·DillinghamChin'an, quyanaa, quyana, and thank you to everyone who attended our 2026 Shareholder Informational Meetings this fall!
861Bristol Bay Native Corporation·DillinghamBBNC is hiring a Shareholder Programs Lead in the Anchorage office!
This position oversees planning, coordination, and execution of shareholder engagement activities, corporate events, corporate contributions, and shareholder records reporting, and supervises the department's Administrative Assistant.
Learn more and apply: tinyurl.com/we2vhfc8
2766 sharesBristol Bay Native Corporation·DillinghamWe are excited to celebrate three shareholder employees in new positions with BBNC!
Shareholder Katelyn Armstrong has transitioned to the Corporate Communications Specialist role after serving as Shareholder Programs Lead.
Shareholders Crystal Hamilton and Alexsondra Towne were recently hired after completing their internships at BBNC. Crystal has joined us as Records Technician I and Alexsondra as Estate and Probate Specialist.
Congratulations, Katelyn, Crystal, and Alexsondra!
9172 sharesBristol Bay Native Corporation·DillinghamIn Bristol Bay, hunting and fishing are traditions that help us feed our families, appreciate the bountiful lands and waters, and practice ways of life that have sustained us for millennia.
Happy National Hunting and Fishing Day!
898323 sharesBristol Bay Native Corporation·Pedro BayMeet the 2026 BBNC Board Slate Candidates: Raina Thiele
Raina is Dena’ina and Yup’ik with family roots in Pedro Bay and Alexander Creek. She has built a distinguished career in federal service, including roles in the Obama White House and as Senior Advisor for Alaska Affairs to the U.S. Secretary of the Interior.
Raina has worked across major federal initiatives focused on Indigenous issues, climate resilience, and Arctic policy and is CEO of R. Thiele Strategies LLC. She holds degrees from Yale College and the Harvard Kennedy School and maintains strong ties to Bristol Bay, spending summers in her home community of Pedro Bay.
Don't forget to vote your proxy by Wednesday, September 30 at 5:00 p.m. Alaska time! Vote online at bbncvote.net or by mailing in your paper proxy.
37211 sharesBristol Bay Native Corporation·DillinghamA new Mug Up with BBNC is live! ☕️🎧
In this episode, we sit down with BBNC Vice President of Operations and shareholder Polly Watson as she shares her career journey, from joining BBNC through its On-the-Job Training Program to becoming Vice President of Operations.
She reflects on embracing new opportunities, continuing her education, and how taking one step at a time helped shape her career.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts or on Spotify: tinyurl.com/bdhhncph
8725 sharesBristol Bay Native Corporation·DillinghamMeet the 2026 BBNC Board Slate Candidates: Russell S. Nelson
Russell, from Dillingham, has served as a BBNC Director since 2005 and has served as Chair since 2021. Russell brings decades of regional experience through his work as a private pilot and as co-owner of Flying Salmon LLC and Silvaire Salmon LLC.
Russell also serves on the board of the Alaska Federation of Natives and as an advisor to the Bristol Bay Heritage Land Trust. His long history of leadership in both corporate and community roles reflects his commitment to strengthening opportunities throughout Bristol Bay.
Don't forget to vote your proxy by Wednesday, September 30 at 5:00 p.m. Alaska time! Vote online at bbncvote.net or by mailing in your paper proxy.
2712 sharesBristol Bay Native Corporation·TogiakWe are excited to share this video highlighting the Togiak School's Yuraq Class/Club and the 2026 Togiak Bristol Bay Yuraq Festival!
Margie and Aaron Frost led the effort to host the inaugural festival, immersing students from around Bristol Bay in a week-long experience to learn yuraq, singing, drumming, and song composition and deepen their cultural connections.
BBNC was honored to sponsor this celebration of yuraq. Like Margie says, we hope the festival inspired the student participants to use their voices when they returned home. 💙
Chin'an, quyanaa, quyana, and thank you to the Alaska State Council on the Arts and Bitanga Productions for creating this amazing feature!
#Alaska #AlaskaNative #Indigenous
209855 sharesBristol Bay Native Corporation·DillinghamMeet the 2026 BBNC Board Slate Candidates: Wassiliisia (DeeDee) R. Bennis
DeeDee has served as a BBNC Director since 2020 and as a Director of the Bristol Bay Foundation since 2024. She brings more than two decades of business experience from her years as owner of DeeDee Ivorys and co-owner of JD Sales & Service.
DeeDee is a longtime Bristol Bay resident from Dillingham and now lives in Anchorage. She has contributed to regional wellness programs through her service with RurAL CAP's Rural Providers Stakeholder group and BBNA's Wellness Circle of Life Committee.
Don't forget to vote your proxy by Wednesday, September 30 at 5:00 p.m. Alaska time! Vote online at bbncvote.net or by mailing in your paper proxy.
6521 shareBristol Bay Native Corporation·DillinghamMeet the 2026 BBNC Board Slate Candidates: Joseph L. Chythlook
Joe has served as a BBNC Director since 1990, and served as Chair from 2008-2021. He is also a longtime trustee of the Aleknagik Natives Limited Land Trust and a member of the Nushagak Fish and Game Advisory Committee. Joe is from Aleknagik and now lives in Dillingham/Anchorage.
With decades of commercial fishing and leadership experience, Joe brings extensive regional knowledge and board governance expertise to the BBNC Board.
Don't forget to vote your proxy by Wednesday, September 30 at 5:00 p.m. Alaska time! Vote online at bbncvote.net or by mailing in your paper proxy.
738Bristol Bay Native Corporation·NaknekShareholder and descendant artists and vendors are invited to request a table at our 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders in Naknek!
The meeting takes place on Saturday, October 3 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Bristol Bay Borough School in Naknek.
Space is limited and available on a first come, first serve basis.
Request a table online: tinyurl.com/9ptzy7x9
34168 sharesBristol Bay Native Corporation·DillinghamVote your proxy by Wednesday, September 30 at 5:00 p.m. Alaska time for a chance to win cash prizes!
Vote online at BBNCvote.net to qualify for even more cash prizes, or return your paper proxy via mail. Your PIN will be included in your materials, or you can use the "PIN Lookup Tool" found at BBNCvote.net.
Questions? Contact Hutchings & Associates at (907) 563-2727, ext. 1 during regular business hours.
1083122 sharesBristol Bay Native Corporation·DillinghamHappy National Dance Day!
We're excited to celebrate with this video of a kids' yuraq group filmed this summer in Dillingham, with voiceover by shareholder Alannah Hurley. Passing on our dances to the next generation is so important to maintaining our traditions.
Chin'an, quyanaa, quyana, and thank you to Alannah and the kids for sharing!
#NationalDanceDay #AlaskaNative #Indigenous #Alaska
179827 sharesBristol Bay Native Corporation·DillinghamWild Roots Sourdough Co. is our Shareholder Business of the Quarter!
Shareholder Madison Anderson, originally from Chignik Bay, owns and operates this small-batch bakery.
A stay-at-home mother of three children, Madison perfected her sourdough bread recipe after years of baking for family and friends. She's now turned her passion for breadmaking into a business that has expanded to other goodies including bagels, scones, and brown butter sourdough cookies.
Learn more about Wild Roots Sourdough Co. at: tinyurl.com/ykpzu9v5!
237819 sharesBristol Bay Native Corporation·DillinghamBBNC presents the annual Fish First awards to Bristol Bay supporters who have made a substantial impact on our region. We are glad to recognize this year's awardees for their contributions to sustaining our wild salmon runs for future generations.
Congratulations to the 2026 Fish First awardees:
- Thomas "Tom" Tilden, Second Chief of Curyung Tribal Council, a subsistence and commercial fisherman, and longtime community and sustainable fisheries advocate
- McKie Campbell, former Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, longtime political staffer and opponent of Pebble mine
- Peter Van Tuyn, environmental lawyer who has represented BBNC in its efforts to protect Bristol Bay from the risks associated with Pebble mine
Read more about their work here: tinyurl.com/3c5yz3zh
82154 sharesBristol Bay Native Corporation·DillinghamCongratulations to the Early Bird Proxy Prize Winners!
Shareholders who voted their proxy by 5:00 p.m. Alaska time on September 9, 2026 were eligible for these prizes, and the winners were randomly drawn by Hutchings & Associates.
Checks will be mailed to winners on Friday, September 18, 2026. Questions? Contact Shareholder Services at (907) 278-3602 or email shareholders@bbnc.net.
You can still vote your proxy online at BBNCvote.net or via paper proxy to be eligible for online voting & annual meeting prizes! The final proxy deadline is Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Alaska time.
If you have questions about how to submit your proxy, please call Hutchings & Associates at (907) 563-2727, ext. 1.
257615 sharesBristol Bay Native Corporation·DillinghamPlease join us in recognizing BBNC's Employee of the Month, Joe Abla!
Joe consistently exceeds expectations in his role as Network Systems Administrator III. His colleagues value his exceptional problem-solving skills, proactive attitude, and commitment to fostering a collaborative, positive workplace culture that elevates the entire team.
Congratulations, Joe!
3741 shareBristol Bay Native Corporation·DillinghamWith love to the grandparents who nurture and support us 💛
Happy Grandparents Day!
1414215 sharesBristol Bay Native Corporation·King SalmonApplications are being accepted for an Advanced Microsoft Office Training opportunity from November 16-20 in King Salmon, Alaska!
This 5-day training is for BBNC shareholders, descendants, and spouses looking to develop technical skills needed for entry-level administrative positions.
Airfare, lodging, and food will be provided. The deadline to apply is Friday, October 16 at 5:00 p.m. Alaska time.
Learn more and apply: tinyurl.com/ybwts2wn
This training is offered through a partnership between BBNC, NIT Northern Industrial Training, and SAVEC-Southwest Alaska Vocational & Education Center.
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