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Exciting news! NANA has been ranked number three on Alaska Business Magazine's Top 49ers list! We are honored to be recognized among Alaska's leading businesses. This achievement reflects our continued commitment to our shareholders, communities, and the Iñupiat Iḷitqusiat that guide us. Here's to driving success while respecting our roots!

Are you a NANA shareholder who enjoys assisting Elders? We're seeking temporary van drivers to provide safe and comfortable transportation for our Elders during the Elders and Youth Conference and the Alaska Federation of Natives Convention from Oct. 13-20. Requirements: Must be a NANA shareholder Hold a valid driver's license Have a clean driving record for the past three years Not currently in Anchorage? No problem! If selected, qualified shareholders living outside of Anchorage will receive travel expenses, lodging and per diem allowances for the duration of the assignment. Join us in making these events accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Apply today at https://lnkd.in/g6m-XJXX.

Meet our Economic Development and Sustainability (EDS) Intern, Shaedyn Qaliaq Barr! Shaedyn is from Kiana, her parents are Eileen and Henry Schaeffer and Roland Randall. Her grandparents are Regina and Ronald Randall, Janet and Henry Schaeffer Sr. and the late Mary Barr. Shaedynn is currently studying at the University of Alaska Anchorage, majoring in business management. She loves to be involved in student activities like the Native Student Services and the UAA Basketball Intramurals. During her time at NANA, Shaedyn has been working closely with the Vice President of Economic Development and Sustainability (EDS), Albie Dallemolle, attending meetings together and planning for EDS events. Shaedyn has been able to visit our Kotzebue office and work with the Manager of Village Economic Investment (VEI), Carol Schaeffer, to assist with writing VEI grant applications. She has also worked with Atautchikun Executive Director, Kathleen Stuckey, and with Projects Superintendent, Jason Louvier, on our regional broadband deployment project. “This internship has helped me gain countless skills and knowledge. From the start of my first day, I was exposed to meetings with NANA board members and the senior management team,” said Shaedyn. “I got to witness how the NANA team handles business within our communities. I am learning more about grants and policies and about the purpose of events and projects. I have been able to get so much exposure, and this experience has helped me grow both in work and in life. I’ve received advice for college, future career opportunities and so much more. The people I’ve worked with at NANA truly care for the success of others.” Shaedyn’s current career goals include returning to NANA as an intern. She would eventually like to be a full-time employee and work her way up to a leadership position within our corporation. Shaedyn says she wants to represent her community and people, making sure shareholders are heard and make a real difference. Her advice to students looking to gain experience and try out an internship is, “Just go for it! You’ll never know unless you try.”

Calling all NANA shareholders! Are you passionate about education and Iñupiaq culture? The Aqqaluk Trust is looking for dedicated individuals to join its Board of Trustees. If you're a NANA shareholder 18 or older with voting stock, submit your letter of interest to shareholderRelations@nana.com by September 13. Together, we can continue to support our students and perpetuate our Iñupiaq heritage! Due to regulations set by the IRS, direct family members of Trustees such as children, grandchildren, parents, grandparents and spouses are not eligible for scholarship funding through the Aqqaluk Trust.

Nanġagiptigin (congratulations) to our Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer Elizabeth Saagulik Hensley, and Vice President and General Counsel for NANA North Lindsey Holmes for being selected to the Alaska Business Legal Elite! We are incredibly proud of their outstanding achievements and dedication to excellence. This recognition is a testament to their hard work, expertise and commitment to serving our shareholders and upholding the highest legal standards. Join us in celebrating their remarkable accomplishments and contributions to NANA's success!

Meet our shareholder intern, Micaela Juanita Nauyaq Qanaiyaq Siitchiaq Sherman! This is her third year returning to the accounting department at NANA Worley through our college internship program. Micaela was born and raised in Noatak and now lives in Anchorage. Her parents are Mike and Louise Sherman, and her grandparents are Henry and Edna Bailey, and Jesus Ibañez and Mary Sherman. “My parents have always been my biggest supporters. They raised me to become an education-driven, motivated and disciplined adult,” Micaela said. “Without them, I wouldn’t have the guidance and support that I needed to be where I am today.” Micaela is currently studying at the University of Alaska Anchorage, majoring in business administration and accounting. “I love spending time at Native Student Services,” she said when asked about her college experience. “Last year, a few of my colleagues and I worked on developing an Indigenous peer mentorship program with the help of our advisor.” During her NANA internship this year, Micaela has been an important part of several key tasks and projects. She worked on bank reconciliations, which enhanced her Microsoft Excel skills, assisted with a project closeout initiative and provided support during audits. She also gained experience in reviewing intercompany worksheets and received an introduction to project billing, invoicing and report distribution. Because of her impressive job performance, Micaela was offered an extension on her initial internship at NANA Worley and has been able to return each year. “I was a little nervous filling out the application, and even more nervous during the interview,” said Micaela about her experience applying for the internship program. “Previously, I’d only ever worked as a cashier and a housekeeper, so the process was very different to get hired in a corporate setting. I had to make sure I had proper business attire and had to provide my high school and college transcripts, which I never had to do before. Initially, I was hired for a business administration internship, and that opened doors for me to pursue an accounting internship later. My aptitude for mathematics and business made accounting a natural fit for me and aligned with both my career aspirations and personal interest in business and finance.” Micaela wants other shareholders to know that they should never be afraid to follow their dreams. “I’ll admit I was scared to start my first day of college," she said. "I was scared to apply for these internships, and I was nervous starting my first day of work as an intern, but you’ll never know how it might work out if you don’t give it a try.”

Happy National Intern Day! It's been an amazing summer of fun and professional development at NANA for our college interns. These future leaders have been hard at work on some big projects, including: ✨ Creating an Iñupiaq keyboard 📚 Drafting the summer edition of The Hunter ✈️ Working on projects around the state with our architecture and engineering firm, Kuna 🌐 Supporting our regional broadband infrastructure deployment project 🤝 Meeting with the Northwest Arctic Leadership Team (NWALT) To celebrate their incredible efforts, we made sure they got to have some fun too! Last week, they took a break from the office for a breathtaking helicopter tour of Knik Glacier. We also hosted an atikluk-making workshop where our staff taught the interns to sew their very own atikluks. The week wrapped up with a delicious niqipiaq (Iñupiaq food) lunch prepared by our team. Quyana to all our interns for your hard work and dedication this summer! We're proud to have you on our team.

NANA is proud to spotlight Clarence Snyder’s promotion to building manager of our Anchorage office. Clarence has been a dedicated member of our team for 38 years, starting his career as a janitor and working his way through various roles in logistics, purchasing and security. Clarence is a NANA shareholder who grew up in Noorvik and has proudly trained more than 170 fellow shareholders throughout his career. He is a true inspiration and is always encouraging others to work hard and seize the opportunities provided by NANA. "I’m grateful to Clarence for his hard work and dedication to NANA for almost 40 years,” said NANA President and CEO John Lincoln. “His presence and leadership will leave a lasting impact on our organization and our shareholders." Join us in congratulating Clarence Snyder on his promotion to building manager of NANA’s Anchorage office. With an incredible 38-year journey at NANA, Clarence’s dedication and hard work have been truly inspiring. Read more about Clarence and his career at https://lnkd.in/gdGmcjAR

Meet our Shareholder Relations Intern Taylor Ayupsaq Bailey! Taylor’s mother is the late Tennille Seum, and her Ahna (grandmother) is Marie Jackson from Kiana. Taylor recently graduated with her associate degree in liberal arts from the Borough of Manhattan Community College in New York. She plans to continue her education and pursue a bachelor’s degree in history this spring. We recently asked Taylor what motivates her, and she told us, “My aunt, Verne Boerner, has been a significant inspiration to me. My cousins have also inspired me to further my education and career. Their ambitions and support encouraged me to apply for this internship.” Before this internship, Taylor worked full-time in restaurants. She is also in a book club. This is her first experience working in an office job. Taylor shared, “I grew up receiving mail from NANA and hanging up the calendars every year. When my sister and I started communicating with our family in Alaska, it inspired me to learn more about NANA. I am a shareholder and didn’t know much about my corporation, and I wanted to use this as an opportunity to learn more about my culture, my ancestors and my mother.” Taylor says that she began learning Iñupiaq words from Clarence Snyder, our building manager at the Anchorage office, and from signs written in Iñupiatun hanging throughout the building. In addition to learning about NANA and Iñupiat culture, Taylor says that she has gained technical skills using Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Excel and PowerPoint. She has sharpened important abilities including time management, organization, problem-solving and communication. She was also able to learn about budgeting during a financial reality fair workshop. Taylor has also been working on creating a document for scholarships that are available for Alaskan Native students, Alaskan residents and general U.S. scholarships. This document will be made available to shareholders to help them gain access to scholarship opportunities. She said what surprised her most about this program was, “the extensive support provided by the internship program, including lodging, travel, transportation, workshops (like a helicopter tour and atikłuk sewing lesson), lunches, snacks and the overall helpfulness of everyone involved, has been amazing.”

Meet our marketing and communications intern, Daisy-Mae Tautuknaitchauq Wesley! Daisy-Mae is from Noatak and her parents are Mary Wesley and David Luther. Her grandparents are the late Agnes and William Penn, and the late Susie and Peter Luther. Daisy-Mae’s Iñupiaq name, Tautuknaitchauq, is after the late MaryLou Sours. Daisy-Mae is studying at the University of Alaska Fairbanks majoring in a bachelor's degree in psychology. She says that she has always wanted to be a counselor since she was in junior high. “A mentor that has influenced me to pursue this path is Brianna Kirk,” she told us. “She was my school counselor back in Noatak.” Last summer, Daisy-Mae participated in NANA’s high school internship program and worked with the shareholder relations coordinator in Noatak. This year, she met up with her former supervisor and asked for guidance on where to apply for the college internship program so she would have the opportunity to experience more about NANA. “When I started this internship, I was nervous because it was something new, but I’m thankful for this opportunity,” said Daisy-Mae. “I have learned basic work skills including better communication and time management. I’ve been introduced to photo and video editing programs while helping produce video interviews. I have also been able to help the communications team with other special projects, including the summer edition of The Hunter, and I am the communications lead for the Iñupiaq keyboard project that will be available soon for our shareholders to use.” The team at NANA has enjoyed getting to know Daisy-Mae through our internship program over the past two years and we look forward to seeing where these opportunities take her.