New CEO and President for Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation
A board member of Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) is promoted to President and CEO. Dr. Pearl K. Brower has served on the UIC board of directors since June 2021.
Alaska Native
The Subsistence Economy Is More than Cash and Calories
For more than 10,000 years, more than 200 resources have been harvested, processed and used by Alaska Natives, and modern harvesting continues to do more than just feed communities.
Naaxein Teaching Partnership Blends Tradition and Technology
The Alaska Native Heritage Center, Alaska Native Science & Engineering Program, and Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium formed a new partnership to bridge the gap between culture and modern technology.
Kodiak Area Native Association Makes Mike Pfeffer CEO
The nonprofit healthcare affiliate of Koniag regional corporation chose Pfeffer for the position after a nationwide search.
Janice Hotch Hired as Tlingit & Haida’s Business & Economic Development Director
The Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska hired Janice Hotch as Business & Economic Development Director.
The Top 5 of the Top 100: Alaska’s Largest Private Employers Put People First
Alaska Business’ Corporate 100 Special Section is an annual recognition that people drive business; the state’s five largest private employers have learned that focusing on their employees is key to finding success.