SHAREHOLDER NEWS

Natasha MARIE hAyDEn
AmbER m. Jenkins McDonald
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Age: 40
Address: 305 Neva Way
Kodiak, AK 99615
Occupation: Transportation Engineer, Dowl HKM
What role, if any, can and should Koniag play in
the following: A. Honoring our enhancement off
cultural values of the Sugpiaq Alutiiq people? B.
Educating of its Shareholders and Descendants
on the history of ANCSA and the creation of our corporation?
A. Koniag should continue to promote Alutiiq values through
supporting programs and events that lead to healthy and vibrant
community.
B. The contuation of Shareholder Committees and hosting
discussion about the creation of ANSCA and where we are going.
How are Koniag’s management and Board of Directors performing
with regard to the Duties and Standards of Conduct, Code of Ethics,
mission, Vision and Values: Are there any suggestions or ideas you
may have?
I believe the current management and Board a performing well. I would
like to become involved at a closer level so that I will know if there
are areas where I can make a positive contribution to the growth of our
corporation.
Please provide an example of how you have demonstrated your
personal commitment to Koniag’s Corporate Values.
I have overcome an addiction to alcohol and maintained sobriety for
eleven and a half years. I was committed to complete my education and
finished by graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree. I actively particape in
subsistance activities and act as a good steward towards our lands and
environment. I am active in my children’s education and well being. I
look to other Alaskan Native Peoples for community and knowledge of
our culture.
Candidate Statement:
I believe that my strong ties to my native community and formal
education combine to make me an excellent candidate for the Board
of Directors. As an engineer I am constantly presented with new and
challenging problems that require thoughtful and creative solutions.
These skills will give me an advantage in understanding the complex
nature of an ANCSA Regional Corporation and help me navigate the
uncharted territory of the future.
Age: 25
Address: 7841 Stanley Drive
Anchorage, AK 99518
Occupation: Creative Director/Owner, Big Dipper
Clothing Company
What role, if any, can and should Koniag play in
the following: A. Honoring our enhancement off
cultural values of the Sugpiaq Alutiiq people?
B. Educating of its Shareholders and Descendants on the history of
ANCSA and the creation of our corporation?
It is a privilege to be Sugpiaq/Alutiiq and our Corporation does a good job
at maintaining that sense of cultural pride. Koniag has come a long way
in the last 40 years to make sure our shareholders and descendants know
the history of ANCSA and why Koniag exists but there is always room for
improvement. Koniag is continuously progressing toward both cultural
involvement and historical education and I think we should continue
to grow both of those areas while still focusing on sustaining financial
growth and increasing dividends.
How are Koniag’s management and Board of Directors performing
with regard to the Duties and Standards of Conduct, Code of Ethics,
mission, Vision and Values: Are there any suggestions or ideas you
may have?
Continue to commit to the culture, shareholders, descendents, and business
partners, while creating long term relationships that will increasingly grow
the trust and pride in Koniag.
Please provide an example of how you have demonstrated your
personal commitment to Koniag’s Corporate Values
Business and Native politics have been a part of my life for as long as I
can remember. I am a product of the benefits ANCSA and Koniag have
been able to provide that have effected my family, my education, my
employment, and my life decisions. My entire career has been focused on
maintaining a long-term perspective, honoring our heritage and culture,
embracing diversity, and planning ahead. On a daily basis I commit to
furthering the education of those around me and helping them to learn the
history and culture, regardless of where they grew up or what region they
are from. I am passionate about these things, not because I have to be,
but because I recognize the need to plan ahead in order to ensure there is a
strong foundation for the future generations to come.
I am open about who I am and where I come from and have a sense of
pride in belonging to something greater than myself. My family has
always been active in Native politics therefore, naturally I attended. In
recent years, I have attended every Koniag Picnic, information meeting,
committee meeting, as well as annual meetings and Christmas parties. In
short, I am extremely committed! :)
Candidate Statement:
I am energized and passionate about representing Koniag shareholders,
descendants, our past and our future. If elected, I will bring a new
generation and new perspective to the Board of Directors. No one person
has made Koniag a success, I am willing and ready to put in the time,
energy, and commitment to be a part of the team that challenges Koniag to
the next level.
Working together with a great management, current strategies, and strong
core values, let’s continue the momentum of our ancestors into the next
generation. I believe that my skills, experience, knowledge, honesty,
ethics, professionalism, and fresh ideas will be an added asset to the
Koniag Board of Directors. I hope you allow me to represent you and your
family as we empower the next generation to represent us all! Quyanaa!
LoREna MARIE SkonbERG
Age: 41
Address: 6531 Baby Bear Drive
Anchorage, AK 99507
Occupation: Legal and Intergovernmental
Affairs Coordinator, Alaska Native Tribal Health
Consortium
What role, if any, can and should Koniag play
in the following: A. Honoring our enhancement
off cultural values of the Sugpiaq Alutiiq people? B. Educating of
its Shareholders and Descendants on the history of ANCSA and the
creation of our corporation?
Koniag, as other ANCSA corporations has a unique role of persevering
in the corporate world while also enhancing the culture and lives of
shareholders. Koniag has demonstrated their commitment to enhancing
our cultural values through their support of the Koniag Education
Foundation, Alutiiq Museum, individual artists, dance groups and
language preservation. Gatherings such as the annual shareholder picnics,
informational meetings and other activities provide an opportunity for
shareholders to get together to reconnect, tell stories and share family
experiences, just as we have always done.
In order for shareholders to better understand Koniag, it is important
that the creation of our corporation and the 40-year history of ANCSA
be shared. More recently, Koniag has included historical information in
annual reports and shareholder newsletters. Other ideas I would offer
would be to hold seminars during the annual meeting or other gatherings
or create documentaries for educational purposes.
How are Koniag’s management and Board of Directors performing
with regard to the Duties and Standards of Conduct, Code of Ethics,
mission, Vision and Values: Are there any suggestions or ideas you
may have?
Through my interaction with management and the board of directors of
Koniag, I’ve not seen a breach of Duties and Standards of Conduct or
Code of Ethics. The management team and board of directors express
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