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NANA

In Memoriam

We honor the shareholders who have left us . Our hearts are with their families and loved ones .

Aana ’ s Favorite – ( Lavelda Chopito , Kobuk )

LALZRED S . OOMITTUK ANNA V . WOODS BRADLEY M . BRATCHER REED
ESTHER K . COMMACK GEORGIA L . ONALIK GLADYS C . I . BROWN
MATTHEW B . DOUGLAS MAY M . HENRY NAVADA L . ESCHOLT
Ingredients ½ cup blueberries Boiled suvaich ( white fish roe )
Boiled aqiaġutchiaq ( white fish stomachs )
BRANDON J . LOON BRUCE D . HOLLINGSWORTH JR . CHERELLE B . MITCHELL
GLENN A . GRAGO GRACE L . BAILEY HOMER MILLS SR .
PHILIP K . STALKER RAY O . JACKSON JR . RONALD J . BABB
Process Boil white fish suvaich and aqiaġutchiaq . Drain and cool . Mix with blueberries . If desired , add cooked rice .
CHRISTIAN M . PATTERSON
JACOB L . OOMITTUK
SANDRA A . MCCAFFERTY
CONSTANCE M . WILSON
JASON J . SCHWIND
STEVEN C . GOODRO
DORA D . HENRY
JULIA A . EPPERSON
TENNILE A . BALLOT
EDNA M . COFFIN
LESTER C . HINGSBERGEN JR .
THOMAS B . MCDONALD
ELLA S . TICKET
LILLIAN E . MONSON
WARREN J . FERGUSON
NANA offers funeral and burial assistance for shareholders . For more information , please contact Shareholder Relations at ( 800 ) 478-3301 or email ShareholderRelations @ nana . com .
Atchiłiq - Humility
Aġġiri - Dancer ( Eskimo dance )

Iñupiaraaqta !

Let ’ s Speak Iñupiatun !

Allaqtit – to become clear weather
Upinġaksraq - spring Niġliq - Goose

Stock will winners

Sikuiġvik - Ice break-up time
Kirraq – To heat from the sun
Alluaq – Ice hole ( for fishing or seal hunting )
Uugaq – Tomcod Auksałaq - Snow , melting
NANA partnered with the Aqqaluk Trust to produce the second edition of the Iñupiatun Dictionary . The project was guided by our Elders who serve on the NANA Regional Elders Council and by the Iñupiaq Language Commission . They seek to retain and restore our language for future generations . They understand that the revitalization of our language is vital to the continuity of our Iñupiat culture and traditions .
NANA now performs quarterly drawings for stock will winners . There are three winners per quarter . Update your stock will today to be entered for a chance to win ! For more information , contact shareholder relations at ( 800 ) 478-3301 or shareholderRelations @ nana . com .
2024 Quarter Four Winners $ 500 winner .................................................... Joe Koenig $ 300 winner .................................................... Raven Sheldon $ 100 winner .................................................... Rosie Barr
Submitting a stock will to NANA ensures that your shares are inherited by the people you choose . Without a stock will on record , your shares will be distributed according to Alaska intestate laws or by your own will , if the will specifically addresses your shares .
Contact the shareholder records department at ( 907 ) 442-3301 or ( 800 ) 478-3301 or email records @ nana . com . When you submit a stock will to NANA ’ s shareholder records department , you are eligible for a drawing to win $ 100 .

Prioritize mental health

We care about the wellbeing of our shareholders and their families . Life can sometimes feel overwhelming , and it ’ s important to remember that no one has to face their challenges alone . If you or someone you care about is struggling with mental health , help is just a call or text away .
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24 / 7 to provide free , confidential support for anyone in distress . Simply call or text 988 , or chat online at 988lifeline . org to speak with someone who is ready to listen and help .

Calendar

March
April
May
1 Iditarod Sled Dog Ceremonial Start in Anchorage 9 Daylight Savings Time Starts ( Spring forward ) 12 Ashley Johnson-Barr Day 19 Proxy Deadline 22 NANA Annual Meeting of Shareholders in Shungnak 24 Alaska Native Day , NANA offices closed
18 Good Friday
20 Easter 24-26 Native Youth Olympics Senior Games in Anchorage
11 Mother ’ s Day 26 Memorial Day
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