Doyon Promotes Communications Manager
Doyon, Limited, the Fairbanks-based regional Native corporation for the Interior, promoted Cheyenna Kuplack to Communications Manager. In this role, she manages the internal and external communications for the corporation—including print and digital media, the company website and Intranet, press and public relations—and she assists with special projects and events.
A Doyon, Limited descendant, Kuplack is Gwich’in Athabascan and a tribal member of Gwichyaa Zhee. She serves on the board member of the Fairbanks Youth Soccer Association and is also a member of the Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce, Fairbanks Diversity Council, and Public Relations Society of America Alaska Chapter.
Ketchikan Indian Community Launching First Tribal Wellness Center at Salmon Falls Resort
Ketchikan Indian Community acquired Salmon Falls Resort to convert from commercial tourism into the first residential substance abuse detox center in Southeast.
Taking Care of Business: Regional Corporations Score Achievements
In this roundup, some of the twelve Alaska Native regional corporations share recent news, projects, and ongoing benefits for their communities.
AFN and Denali Commission Launch ARTIC Collaboration to Gather Input on Resource Projects
The Alaska Federation of Natives and Denali Commission launched the ARCTIC Project to gather opinions on resource and energy projects.
Also in this issue: building a company and planning an exit strategy; several ESOPs, and UAS’ foray into a new model for tuition. Enjoy!