NANA
Connecting shareholders with opportunities
Meet NANA North Recruiter Lisa Nalikak
Lisa Nalikak is a NANA shareholder raised in Kiana and Utqiaġvik. She is the daughter of Margie Smith, and her grandparents are Donald and Dolly Smith from Kiana. " My grandparents are at the center of who I am," says Lisa. " They taught me the value of hard work, perseverance, resilience, respect, and kinship."
As both a shareholder and recruiter, Lisa approaches her work with an understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing NANA’ s people. She emphasizes that her mission goes beyond simply placing individuals in jobs; it’ s about helping to create pathways for growth, stability, and prosperity.
" I understand firsthand how important opportunity is for our people," Lisa explains. " Helping connect shareholders to roles where they can grow and succeed feels purposeful. It is rewarding to know that the work we do has a direct impact on families and our communities."
Lisa also appreciates the strong sense of connection she feels within NANA and is grateful for the spirit of collaboration and dedication across the team.
Outside the office, family is the foundation of Lisa’ s life. This year, she and her high school sweetheart, Uriah Nalikak, will celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary. Together, they have five children: Alyssa, Kendra, Gabriel, Harley, and Silas. Spending time with her family is an important part of Lisa’ s life, whether it’ s fishing, camping, or gathering around the table for a meal at home.
NANA is grateful for Lisa Nalikak’ s dedication and the positive impact she makes every day. Her commitment, along with the efforts of the entire recruiting team, plays an important role in advancing our mission to improve the quality of life for shareholders.
Looking for your next opportunity? We are committed to helping shareholders find meaningful employment. Visit the NANA careers page today to view current openings and start your own journey toward professional growth. Visit nana. com / careers to learn more.
NANA North Recruiter Lisa Nalikak with her family. From left to right: Uriah, Kendra, Gabe, Lisa, Alyssa, Harley, and Silas.
Updates from Aqqaluk Trust
Exciting news for NANA shareholders ready for college
The Aqqaluk board of trustees recently approved several changes to make the scholarship process faster, easier, and more inclusive.
Whether you are pursuing a degree or vocational training, here is what’ s new
More time to apply
Deadlines are now 11:59 p. m. AKST( instead of 5 p. m.) to better support online application submissions
Winter quarter deadline shift
The winter quarter deadline moved from Nov. 1 to Jan. 10, giving students more time to apply
Easier eligibility
Students no longer need a high school diploma or GED to apply, opening doors for dual-track GED and vocational students and high school students taking college courses
No more official transcript fees
We now accept unofficial transcripts, saving students money and preventing processing delays
Simplified enrollment proof
Instead of a formal acceptance letter, students can now use their class registration as proof of enrollment
Clarified program length for vocational awards
Vocational courses under four weeks are part-time; anything longer is full-time
Dependent documentation
We’ ve clarified that shareholder dependents, including stepchildren, need a marriage certificate and a signed affidavit for proof of eligibility
Ready to apply for an Aqqaluk Trust scholarship?
NANA shareholders and their descendants and dependents can receive up to $ 3,000 per term for fulltime studies and $ 1,500 per term for part-time studies.
For more information and to apply, visit www. aqqaluktrust. com
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