NANA
Board updates
The NANA Board of Directors held their regular board meeting in Kotzebue and Deering, Alaska on July 29-31, 2025.
ACTIONS
A Resolution Appointing a Replacement Director to Fill the Kivalina Board Seat
• The NANA Board of Directors appointed Emma Swan to fill the vacant Kivalina seat after Mary Sage resigned. Emma Swan will serve the remainder of Mary Sage’ s term which ends March 2027. A nomination meeting was held in Kivalina and an advisory poll was taken. The Shareholder Relations Committee recommended the nominee who received the highest number of votes fill the vacant seat.
A Resolution Authorizing the 2026 Annual Shareholder Meeting Date and Location
• The board approved the 2026 annual shareholder meeting date and location to be held in Noorvik, Alaska on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
A Resolution Authorizing A Contribution to the NRC Shareholder Trust for the Purpose of the 2025 Regular Fall Distribution
• The board approved and authorized NANA Regional Corporation Inc. to contribute to the NRC Shareholder Trust( Trust) for the purpose of the FY 2025 Regular Fall Dividend. The shareholders on record with NANA’ s shareholder records department as of Nov. 12, 2025, will be eligible for a distribution from the Trust on or about Nov. 19, 2025, in the amount of $ 20.00 per share.
A Resolution Authorizing A Capital Contribution from NRC to Qavvik Air LLC
• The board authorized a capital contribution to Qavvik Air LLC in the amount of $ 4 million to adequately fund its future operations through the end of fiscal year 2026.
A Resolution Authorizing A Capital Contribution from NRC to NANA NET LLC
• The board authorized a capital contribution to NANA NET in the amount of $ 1 million to adequately fund its past and future operations through the end of fiscal year 2025.
A Resolution Approving Ambler VEI Funding for ANICA Building Water & Sewer Mainline Extension Project
• The board approved the City of Ambler supported by the Native Village of Ambler request of $ 1,095,651.00 for funding the ANICA building water and sewer mainline extension project.
A Resolution Approving Kotzebue VEI Funding for the Baler Facility and Landfill Upgrade Project
• The board approved funding in the total amount of $ 500,000.00 to the City of Kotzebue for the Baler facility and landfill upgrade project.
A Resolution Approving Noatak VEI Funding for Noatak Road Erosion Control Design Project
• The board approved funding in the amount of $ 582,455.00 for the Native
Village of Noatak to fund the Noatak River erosion control design project.
A Resolution Approving Noorvik VEI Funding for Heavy Equipment Repairs for the Noorvik Native Community and the City of Noorvik
• The board approved the Noorvik Native Community Council and the City of Noorvik funding of $ 67,415.40 for the Noorvik Native Community Council and the City of Noorvik to fund heavy equipment repairs.
A Resolution Approving Noorvik VEI Funding for Demolishing Burnt Homes Project
• The board approved funding in the amount of $ 40,779.00 to the Noorvik Native Community for demolishing burnt homes project.
A Resolution Approving Shungnak VEI Funding Heat Recovery Expansion Project
• The board approved funding in the amount of $ 268,700.00 for the Native Village of Shungnak for the heat recovery expansion project.
A Resolution Approving Shungnak VEI Heavy Equipment Freight Costs for Kotzebue to Shungnak
• The board approved funding in the amount of $ 168,250.00 to the Native Village of Shungnak for the heavy equipment freight costs for Kotzebue to Shungnak.
A Resolution Approving Refunding to the Noorvik VEI Funds for Previously
Approved Projects in the Amount of $ 17,698.07.
• The board approved refunding to the Noorvik VEI fund $ 17,698.07 in unused funds from previously approved projects.
A Resolution Approving Deering VEI Funding for Materials for Church Repairs
• The board approved funding in the amount of $ 9,826.26 for the Native Village of Deering in partnership with the City of Deering for materials for repairs to the church.
A Resolution Approving 2026 Annual Shareholder Meeting Proxy Prize List
• The board approved the 2026 annual shareholder meeting proxy prize list.
A Resolution Authorizing Medical Insurance Allowance for the NANA Board of Directors
• The board approved implementation of a medical insurance benefit for NANA directors beginning in calendar year 2026.
A Resolution Approving the Revised Board Policies and Procedures
• The board approved revisions made to the board policies and procedures.
A Resolution Approving the Charter for the Board’ s Ethics and Rules Committee
• The board approved the charter for the board’ s Ethics and Rules Committee.
The next meeting of the NANA Board of Directors will take place Nov. 6-7, 2025 in Seattle, WA.
NRC Shareholder Trust announces fall 2025 distribution
n July 30, 2025, the NANA Regional Corporation Inc. Board of Directors authorized a contribution to the NRC Shareholder Trust for the purpose of paying a distribution to trust beneficiaries of $ 20.00 per share, for a total distribution of approximately $ 36 million. The distribution will be payable on or about Nov. 19, 2025, to beneficiaries of record as of Nov. 12, 2025. All NANA shareholders of record are beneficiaries of the trust.
“ I’ m proud to share that our corporation is doing well, and the board is pleased to pass on the benefits through this fall distribution. It reflects the hard work of our people and our continued commitment to sharing the benefits of our collective success,” said NANA Board Chair Piquk Linda Lee.
Shareholders are urged to update their records by Nov. 7, 2025, at 5 p. m. AKST.
All eligible shareholders must have a current mailing address on file with the records department and are strongly encouraged to sign up for direct deposit to avoid distribution delays.
To update an address, apply for direct deposit or enroll a new Class D shareholder contact the records department at( 907) 442-3301,( 800) 478-3301( toll-free) or at records @ nana. com or visit the forms and documents page of the shareholder portal, nanatkut. com.
All NANA shareholders of record are beneficiaries of the NRC Shareholder Trust, from which the distribution will be distributed. Beyond distribution, NANA brings value to shareholders through social and cultural contributions, economic development, cultural initiatives and other important programs.
NANA board welcomes new Kivalina director, thanks Mary Sage for her service
ANA is pleased to announce the appointment of Emma Swan to the NANA Board of Directors, representing the village of Kivalina. She was appointed on July 30, 2025, during a board meeting held in Kotzebue and virtually. Emma will serve the remainder of the current term, which runs through March 2027.
Her appointment follows the resignation of longtime board member Mary Sage, who stepped down on April 11, 2025. Mary represented the Kivalina seat with dedication and care, and the board extends its heartfelt thanks for her many years of service to both the region and the corporation.
Mary Sage
Emma Swan
In accordance with NANA’ s selection process, a community nominations meeting was held in Kivalina on May 27, followed by an advisory poll of eligible nominees. Based on receiving the highest number of votes and the recommendation of the Shareholder Relations Committee, Emma Swan was appointed to the board.
“ We thank Mary for her leadership and commitment to NANA and warmly welcome Emma,” said Piquk Linda Lee, NANA Board Chair,“ Emma’ s appointment reflects the voice of Kivalina shareholders, and we look forward to the perspective and contributions she will bring to the board.”
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