Bering Straits Native Corporation

07/16/2025

BSNC invites shareholders and descendants to an Open Enrollment Resolution Virtual Informational Meeting on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at 6 p.m. Please register at https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=0BIXBvFLHUCP5nrHX78tIPINgqGHIRtChjQ6znEGZfRUQTJQQUVGTkhBSzZQUDBRSDQxTDZVRTkyQyQlQCN0PWcu&route=shorturl You will receive a link to join after registering along with a reminder email.

In August 2025, BSNC shareholders will vote on whether to open enrollment to lineal descendants and missed enrollees. Shareholders are encouraged to attend and learn more about this important decision. Learn more at beringstraits.com/oeresolution.

07/16/2025

For many generations Native peoples of the circumpolar areas of the world have gathered to participate in games of strength, endurance, balance and agility. World Eskimo-Indian Olympics (WEIO) continues this tradition. The first World Eskimo Olympics was held in Fairbanks in 1961 drawing contestants and dance teams from Barrow, Unalakleet, Tanana, Fort Yukon, Noorvik and Nome.

Good luck to BSNC shareholders and descendants participating at WEIO in Fairbanks, Alaska, July 16-19! To learn more, go to https://www.weio.org

07/14/2025

BSNC is proud to announce a $100,000 contribution to the University of Alaska Foundation to support the launch of the Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program (ANSEP) Acceleration Academy in Nome. This investment reflects BSNC’s commitment to expanding educational opportunities and fostering long-term success for Our People.

ANSEP is a nationally recognized program that empowers students by providing early access to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. Through ANSEP, students earn college credits, gain hands-on experience, and build a strong foundation for future careers in STEM fields—all before graduating from high school.

The Nome Acceleration Academy will follow the proven model successfully implemented in Anchorage, the Mat-Su, Kotzebue, and Bethel. Hosted at the Nome-Beltz Middle High School campus, the Academy is free of charge for families, though students must pass a college entrance exam to qualify.

High school students can apply now to join the Nome Acceleration Academy for the Fall 2025 semester. Through the program, students can earn free college credits, save thousands in tuition, graduate early, and access valuable internships, scholarships, and more. The application deadline is Wednesday, July 16. Learn more and apply at: ansep.net/acceleration-academy-nome

Acceleration Academy (Nome) is a full school day opportunity during the academic year hosted on the Nome-Beltz Middle High School campus. Nome students will enroll in university courses that count towards high school graduation and any university degree program, participate in group study sessions f...

07/14/2025

BSNC summer interns and staff recently participated in CPR and First Aid training to strengthen workplace safety and emergency preparedness. This hands-on session equipped participants with essential life-saving skills to respond effectively in emergencies.

The training was provided by BSNC company Environmental Management Inc. (EMI), an environmental, health, and safety firm specializing in consulting, engineering, and training services. EMI offers a wide range of services, from educating individuals on the safe handling of hazardous materials to remediating contaminated sites.

Thank you to instructor Jonathan Wyckoff for delivering an engaging and practical training and for sharing knowledge that could one day help save a life.

07/11/2025

BSNC invites shareholders and descendants to an Open Enrollment Resolution Virtual Informational Meeting on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at 6 p.m. Please register at https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=0BIXBvFLHUCP5nrHX78tIPdv7KGX79xBpY9of97p1zpUQTJQQUVGTkhBSzZQUDBRSDQxTDZVRTkyQy4u&route=shorturl. You will receive a link to join after registering along with a reminder email.

In August 2025, BSNC shareholders will vote on whether to open enrollment to lineal descendants and missed enrollees. Shareholders are encouraged to attend and learn more about this important decision. Learn more at beringstraits.com/oeresolution.

07/10/2025

Margo De La Rosa of Phoenix, Arizona is the June 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

07/09/2025

Join us for a fun and creative beading class for BSNC shareholders and descendants! Shareholder artist Lisa Lynch will guide attendees through how to make beaded star. You have the option to make a pair of earrings or a keychain. Beginners are welcome and all materials are provided.
📅 Tuesday, July 15
🕚 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
📍 BSNC Office – 3301 C Street, Suite 100
Space is limited - register by July 11, 2025, at: forms.office.com/r/9NL1hddY9c
Come learn, create, and connect through this beautiful tradition of beadwork!

07/08/2025

Do you know a young person making a difference through culture, community, or care for others? Nominate them for a BSNC Young Provider or Youth Culture Bearer Award!
🔹 Young Provider – Must live in or be connected to a Bering Straits village.
🔹 Youth Culture Bearer – Must live outside the region.
Each recipient will receive a $1,000 cash prize. Submit by mail, email: [email protected] or fax: (907) 443-2985. The deadline to submit nominations is July 11, 2025. Learn more and download the application at beringstraits.com/youth-awards. Nominate today and celebrate the next generation!

BSNC Youth Awards honor young people from the BSNC region who contribute on a daily basis to the health and well-being of their families, communities and culture.

07/04/2025

BSNC wishes everyone a happy and safe 4th of July!

07/03/2025

The Summer Interns had the opportunity to meet and talk with BSNC shareholder and author Holly Miowak Guise. Guise is an Inupiaq historian, author, and Assistant Professor at the University of New Mexico. She was born in Anchorage, Alaska, and her family is from Unalakleet.

The interns learned about her book, Alaska Native Resilience: Voices from World War II, published in July 2024. This book centers the voices of Alaska Native Elders and veterans by bridging institutional, federal and university archives, tribal archives, and oral histories. Guise is also the creator of World War II Alaska (WW2ALASKA.COM), a digital humanities platform featuring oral history videos of Alaska Native Elders and veterans and Unangax internment survivors.

Her work brings a voice to deep topics that many Native communities were affected by. Learn more from her book: Alaska Native Resilience: Voices from World War II or visit WW2ALASKA.COM.

07/03/2025

Native youth from across Alaska are invited to join the Intertribal Agriculture Council’s Youth Program in Anchorage, Alaska, July 23–24, 2025 for two inspiring days of learning and connection!

Explore topics like traditional knowledge, food sovereignty, regenerative agriculture, and careers in natural resources. Whether you're deeply involved or just getting started, this summit is for you.

Space is limited — apply at bit.ly/2025AlaskaYouthSummit

07/02/2025

Do you know a young person making a difference through culture, community, or care for others? Nominate them for a BSNC Young Provider or Youth Culture Bearer Award!
🔹 Young Provider – Must live in or be connected to a Bering Straits village.
🔹 Youth Culture Bearer – Must live outside the region.
Each recipient will receive a $1,000 cash prize. Submit by mail, email: [email protected] or fax: (907) 443-2985. The deadline to submit nominations is July 11, 2025. Learn more and download the application at beringstraits.com/youth-awards. Nominate today and celebrate the next generation!