Bering Straits Native Corporation

07/25/2025

Congratulations to Jianni Natividad, the June winner of BSNC’s $500 descendant registry drawing! Want a chance to win the next $500 drawing?
Here’s how to enter:
1. Complete the registration form at beringstraits.com/descendants.
2. Submit documents showing you’re a lineal descendant of an original BSNC shareholder.
3. Once verified, you’ll receive a confirmation letter and be automatically entered into the next drawing!

07/25/2025

BSNC proudly celebrates shareholder Brooke Anungazuk, who recently competed in the 2025 Miss WEIO pageant in Fairbanks. Representing Nome and the Bering Strait region, Brooke transformed personal heartbreak into powerful inspiration and used her platform to uplift cultural values and our traditional ways of life. She was recognized for her deep cultural knowledge and heartfelt advocacy. Quyaana, Brooke, for your leadership and for being a role model to Indigenous youth across Alaska!

At this year's World Eskimo-Indian Olympics, six young women from across Alaska competed for the title of Miss WEIO. In late June, Nome resident Brooke Anungazuk earned the Miss Arctic Native Brotherhood sash, earning her one of six spots at the statewide pageant. The 23-year-old was raised in Wales...

07/24/2025

BSNC continues to search for shareholders who may have funds on hold and identify the next of kin of deceased shareholders. Currently, many dividends are held for BSNC shareholders because of outdated contact information. BSNC seeks to locate these shareholders to ensure they, or their descendants, receive their dividend distributions.

If you know the whereabouts of someone on the list at the link below, please contact BSNC's Shareholder Department at [email protected] or call (907) 443-5252. Help BSNC ensure that all shareholders receive their dividends. Quyaana!
Check out the missing shareholder list here: https://shareholder.bsnc.net/resources/missingshareholders

07/24/2025

Sign up for direct deposit and win prizes! Shareholders who have direct deposit receive their dividend or Elder distribution sooner. A monthly drawing will be held July-October. Sign up for direct deposit via the MyBSNC shareholder portal at shareholder.bsnc.net.

To sign up for direct deposit or update your account information in the MyBSNC portal, follow the steps below:
1. Sign in to your MyBSNC account: https://shareholder.bsnc.net
2. Click on the Update Payment Profile button.
3. Select Direct Deposit from the Payment Method drop-down.
4. Add your Account Information. You will need your:
- Bank Name
- Account Type (Checking or Savings)
- Routing Number
-Account Number
5. Click Save and Close after you have entered the information.
6. Click Ok. Your changes should be reflected in your Payment Profile.

07/23/2025

Safety Sound Cleanup!

The Kawerak Marine Debris Cleanup Project is officially underway! Our first cleanup is scheduled for August 2nd and we will be working in Safety Sound. We would love for community volunteers to join us in these efforts to remove debris from the area.

Our crew will be focused on large, hard to reach items in the sound, but we are also wanting to support camps in the area with cleanup of their land as well! Mark the date on your calendar and stay tuned for more information as we get closer to clean date.

The cleanup effort will have bags and equipment available to help detangle debris and contain debris, as well as drop spots to put trash for pickup. Meet us at the NSHC Camp Nook at mile 20 at 10am for safety briefing, or stop by anytime until 4pm to grab supplies or ask questions. See you then!

If you have seen debris, please report it to us so we can include them in our cleanup efforts!
You can make the report online at https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=pfEXs5CchEmaVCZD9YZcOIvpS-YVgxJAtn985bm-9uJURURDMTZDNElOODExODZHMzNJQk8zVFdWUS4u

07/22/2025

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