Environmental Concerns Are Cited in Opposition to Mining Projects Like ‘Rivers of Gold’
Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation (NSEDC), Kawerak Inc., and Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC) released a joint statement opposing large placer mining in Safety Sound, the Bonanza Channel, and Golovnin Lagoon. ADEC is waiting on more information and data from the mining company, and until that is received, Rivers of Gold is not allowed to operate or discharge in U.S. waters.
On Nome Council’s Agenda: Municipal Property Ordinances, Budgets
If passed, one ordinance would authorize the Nome City Council to lease a tract of land near the Nome airport to the Federal Aviation Administration for eight years, at a cost of $1,806.39 annually. The second ordinance that could pass tonight is set to vacate the right of way in a section of Block 96 that intersects with Tobuk Alley.
Two Nome-Based Native Corporations to Distribute Dividends During Holiday Season
Regular Sitnasuak dividends and the Elders’ dividends will be distributed starting on November 29th. Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC) will distribute their shareholder dividends of $3.75 per share next month.
Dearest Alaska: Harvest
Join us on this month’s episode as we aerate soil, pluck potatoes, snip broccoli, and pluck carrots with Pilgrim Produce, an agricultural pilot program from Unaatuq, LLC, at Pilgrim Hot Springs.
One New Board Member Elected During BSNC’s 2017 Annual Shareholder Meeting
The one outgoing board member, Fred N. Sagoonick, will be replaced by Deborah Atuk. Atuk and the reelected board members will serve for the next three years until their terms expire. BSNC’s election results also show that Gail Schubert will continue to be President and CEO.
Regional Native Corporations Listed on AK Business Magazine’s “Top 49ers”
The Arctic Slope Regional Corporation is listed as number one, with a gross revenue of over $2.3 billion. NANA Regional Corporation in Kotzebue came in at number three with $1.3 billion.
Ningeulook of Shishmaref Honored With BSNC Young Providers Award
Corey Ningeulook grew up hunting caribou, seal, and walrus with his family. Now, he is often the one sharing his catch and his knowledge with the community.