Afognak Native Corporation

Congratulations to the Native Village of Afognak (NVA) on its recent purchase of BrightBox Farms! A hydroponic farm located in Kodiak, BrightBox produces locally grown, fresh, reliable produce. For NVA and its members, this acquisition helps strengthen food security while providing another option for healthy eating. From all of us at Afognak Native Corporation, a job well done!  #Afognak #SustainableEconomies #FoodSecurity  https://lnkd.in/geiED7PV

Learning opportunity! The Alutiiq Museum is currently hosting a fall lecture series highlighting research and historic preservation efforts in the Kodiak region. The next lecture is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, and will include stories of repatriation of Alutiiq/Sugpiaq students from the Carlile Indian School. Attend in person or online. Quyanaa (thank you) from Afognak Native Corporation to the museum for organizing these important lectures. Visit the link below for more details and the full schedule!  #Alutiiq #Afognak #Kodiak https://lnkd.in/gu4giBsb

Exciting news from the Alutiiq Museum on Kodiak Island! The museum recently unveiled an interactive place names map on its website, showcasing more than 300 Alutiiq/Sugpiaq terms that describe important areas across the Kodiak Archipelago. The map allows users to click on a location and hear a speaker pronounce the name in Alutiiq. From Afognak Native Corporation, quyanaa (thank you) to the museum for honoring Alutiiq culture, history, and tradition through this resource. Check out the map today! #Alutiiq #Afognak #Kodiak https://lnkd.in/gFvsii5j

Congratulations to Alaska Vocational Technical Center (AVTEC) for being selected to USA Today’s 2025 list of America's Top Vocational Schools! The list, which includes 250 schools, recognizes student success and overall educational value based upon graduation rates, tuition costs, diversity, and other criteria. Currently, one of our Afognak Native Corporation Shareholders attends AVTEC as a participant in our Higher Education Program (HEP), which provides scholarships for post-secondary education. A job well done by all!  #Seward #Afognak #Learning https://lnkd.in/g879wwxj  

Podcast listeners! The Native Edge podcast recently hosted Nicole Borromeo, President of the ANCSA Regional Association (ARA). Nicole previously served as general counsel for the Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) and worked for Speaker of the Alaska House of Representatives Bryce Edgmon, the first Alaska Native Speaker in the state's history. In this far-ranging discussion, Nicole discusses her professional experiences, the role and purpose of Alaska Native Corporations, work-life balance, and more. Tune in!  #Afognak #AlaskaNative #Podcast https://lnkd.in/g_wWkdsh 

Afognak Diversified Services, LLC, a subsidiary of Afognak Native Corporation, presents an exciting opportunity for a President position in Mobile or Huntsville, Alabama. We seek a seasoned executive with a proven track record of success and expanding responsibilities within industrial security business operations. The ideal candidate is a dynamic leader dedicated to enhancing revenue, profits, and overall business objectives. Join our team and embark on a new career chapter. Click the link below for further details and to submit your application. https://lnkd.in/evGQUetm

Save the date! The Alaska Small Business Development Center, with support from the Kodiak Chamber of Commerce and Kodiak Area Native Association (KANA), will host a one-day series of workshops focusing on starting and managing a business from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, September 22, at the Kodiak Marketplace Event Center (111 W. Rezanof Dr., Kodiak). Afognak Native Corporation appreciates the efforts of these organizations, and we hope this event brings a strong turnout. No cost to attend. Register today! #Kodiak #Afognak #Business #Networking https://lnkd.in/gZDWwPqm 

Interested in leadership, networking, and policymaking? The Native American Contractors Association (NACA) will host an Emerging Leaders Summit in Washington, D.C. from September 16-18! This is an opportunity to network with industry experts, policymakers, business leaders, and NACA leadership while learning about advocacy and federal policies impacting Native communities, including Afognak Native Corporation. Register soon! #Afognak #Leadership #Indigenous https://lnkd.in/ee7RFHzj  

Good news to share on the federal policymaking front! Two measures – the Alaska Native Settlement Trust Eligibility Act (H.R. 42) and the Alaska Native Village Municipal Lands Restoration Act (H.R. 43) – were recently signed into law. H.R. 42 allows Alaska Native people who are elderly, blind, or disabled to exclude settlement trust payments when determining eligibility for federal benefits, while H.R. 43 eliminates a longstanding requirement that Alaska Native village corporations must convey lands to Alaska to be held in trust for future municipal governments, meaning that more than 80 villages can advance critical housing, infrastructure, and other projects. These measures could positively impact many Alaska Native communities across the state, including Afognak Native Corporation Shareholders.

Congratulations to Meghan Bishop (Sugpiat/Native Village of Afognak) on becoming Policy Director for the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI)! In her new role, Meghan will guide policy and strategic initiatives focused on the priorities of Tribal Nations across the United States. From everyone at Afognak Native Corporation, we wish Meghan a successful and meaningful journey in her new position! https://lnkd.in/gQdpayNH