Bering Straits Native Corporation

01/14/2025

Applications Open for RAHI Summer 2025!
The Rural Alaska Honors Institute (RAHI) is now accepting applications for its summer 2025 session from May 27 to July 11, 2025.
Application Deadline: Saturday, March 1, 2025
RAHI is a competitive college prep program at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, designed for Alaska Native and rural Alaska students with a 3.0+ GPA who've completed their junior or senior year of high school.

01/14/2025

Join us today in Nome for a free Resume Workshop!
WHEN: Tuesday, January 14, 2025
TIME: 1-3 PM
WHERE: 103 Front St., 2nd Floor., Suite 230, Nome, Alaska

Take the next step toward your career goals—see you there!

01/13/2025

BSNC proudly presents the newest video in our Mazzaq Tigittuaq series, Inupiaq for “sunrise”. Join BSNC shareholder Kiminaq Maddy Alvanna-Stimpfle and her Inupiaq immersion students at Nome Elementary School as they sing “The Goose Song” in Inupiaq. This song not only demonstrates the students’ great singing voices but also demonstrates their Inupiaq counting skills. Before the video ends, you’ll also hear the students sing the Inupiaq Alphabet. Watch this video and more at https://youtu.be/LBFL-2Gowm8

01/10/2025

Bering Straits Native Corporation shareholders and descendants operate a wide variety of businesses. BSNC is proud of these businesses and would like to share them with the greater community and encourage the support of these businesses through our Shareholder-Owned Business Registry. Check out the list of Shareholder-Owned Businesses here: https://beringstraits.com/shareholder-owned-businesses/

01/08/2025

Looking to create your first resume or improve your current one? Join us for a free Resume Workshop to help you prepare for job opportunities in our region.

WHEN: Tuesday, January 14, 2025
TIME: 1-3 PM
WHERE: 103 Front St., 2nd Floor., Suite 230, Nome, Alaska

What You’ll Gain:
Expert guidance on crafting a standout resume.
Tips for enhancing your existing resume.
Resources to apply for open jobs confidently.

For more information contact:
Brian James, BSNC Regional Workforce Development Manager: 907-443-4316 | [email protected]
Kathleen Patella, State of Alaska Nome Job Center Manager: 907-443-2626 | [email protected]
Jake Kenick, State of Alaska Employment Security Technician II: 907-434-2563 | [email protected]

Take the next step toward your career goals—see you there!

01/07/2025

BSNC is now accepting submissions for our 2025 Annual Photography Contest! This contest is open to BSNC shareholders, descendants, and family members of shareholders. Showcase your talent and creativity by submitting your photos in one of the categories below.

We’ve added a special category: “Our Youth, Our Future” – Snap a photo of the inspiring youth in your life. Other categories include:
Village Life
Subsistence and Culture
Scenery and Landscape
Historical

Each category will have three awards, and an overall grand prize will be given to the best photo of the contest! Learn more at beringstraits.com/photo-contest

01/06/2025

Brenda Raymond of Anchorage, Alaska is the December winner of the $500 stock will drawing. To update your stock will and be entered into the next $500 drawing, please visit beringstraits.com/shareholders/forms or call (907) 443-5252 today.

01/01/2025

BSNC wishes everyone a safe and happy 2025.

12/26/2024

Are you a BSNC shareholder or descendant enrolled in college or technical school or recent graduate? Gain valuable work experience and develop key skills through our paid 2025 Summer Internship Program! The 2025 period will take place May 19 - August 8, 2025. Learn more and apply at beringstraits.com/internship. We look forward to welcoming the next cohort of talented interns to BSNC.

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from BSNC.

12/24/2024

The BSNC Board of Directors has unanimously approved placing open enrollment for BSNC descendants on the 2025 shareholder proxy. If approved by shareholders, opening the rolls would allow descendants of BSNC shareholders, who meet specific eligibility criteria, the opportunity to become shareholders. This important decision reflects the Board’s commitment to seeking shareholder input on matters that shape the future of our corporation for Our People.

BSNC will provide more information on this important topic in early 2025 and will keep shareholders informed in the coming months and leading up to the 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Our goal is to ensure you have all the information needed to make an informed decision. We value your voice in this process and look forward to your questions, participation and engagement. Quyaana, quyana cakneq, igamsiqanaghhalek, thank you.

12/23/2024

The Bering Straits Foundation (BSF) seeks dedicated individuals to join the Board of Directors. Governed by six members, BSF aims to support the education and cultural needs of Alaska Native people and their descendants, particularly BSNC shareholders and their families. Each director serves a three-year term, contributing expertise and insights to support the Foundation's priorities and strategic direction. BSF encourages qualified BSNC shareholders, lineal descendants and emerging leaders eager to make a difference and apply. Learn more and apply at beringstraits.com/bsf-board-of-directors. The deadline to apply is February 1, 2025.

The Bering Straits Foundation (BSF) invites dedicated individuals to apply for its’ Board of Directors.

12/21/2024

Happy Winter Solstice!

12/21/2024

BSNC is pleased to present the next video in the Mazzaq Tigittuaq series, part of a special four-part collection featuring Nome Elementary School’s Inupiaq Immersion students. In this installment, BSNC shareholder Kiminaq Maddy Alvanna-Stimpfle leads her class in singing the “Where is Thumbkin” song in Inupiaq. Viewers will also hear the students proudly count to thirty-one in Inupiaq. We hope you enjoy this heartwarming celebration of language, culture and education!
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4ZeVuDJCfIo

12/18/2024

Today, BSNC recognizes the 53rd anniversary of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA). Signed into law by President Richard Nixon on December 18, 1971, ANCSA marked a historic moment as the largest land claims settlement in United States history. This monumental act empowered thousands of Alaska Native people who enrolled as shareholders, ensuring a path forward for economic development, cultural preservation and self-determination.

As we reflect on this anniversary, we honor the resilience and vision of our ancestors and reaffirm our commitment to upholding the legacy and principles that ANCSA established. Quyaana, quyana cakneq, igamsiqanaghhalek, thank you to all who continue to contribute to the success of our communities and corporations.

12/16/2024

Discover the incredible talent of Alaska Native artists featured on our BSNC Shareholder and Descendant Artists webpage. Support small businesses by visiting their webpages and social media accounts to learn more about their work. If you’re a shareholder or descendant artist and would like to be featured, please email [email protected].

Explore more here: https://beringstraits.com/cona/artists/

12/13/2024

The deadline for the Beringia Settlement Trust Spring 2024 Scholarship Application has been extended to Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. Don't miss this opportunity to advance your academic journey!

Apply now at my-cache.org. For any questions, reach out to the Shareholder Development Department at [email protected] or call 907-563-3788.

12/13/2024

Capture the Magic of Christmas at AIH!

BSNC company Alaska Industrial Hardware (AIH) will host free pictures with Santa on Friday, Dec. 13 from 3-7 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 21 from 12-4 p.m. at the 8801 Old Seward Highway location. Pets are welcome. In the spirit of giving, AIH is collecting toys for Toys for Tots. Bring a new, unwrapped toy and help spread joy to those in need this holiday season.