The Hunter Newsletter Volume 2024 May

Annual Meeting Recap Pages 2-8 ›› Board report summary Page 9 ›› NANA Shareholder Awards Page 14
Spring Edition | May , 2024

Message from the president & CEO

President & CEO John Lincoln provided corporate updates during NANA ' s 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders in Kiana .
Published by NANA Regional Corporation , Inc .
I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to Hilda Haas , who recently retired after an incredible 42 years of service to NANA . Hilda ' s commitment and contributions have been invaluable , and she leaves behind a legacy that will continue to inspire us all . Read more about Hilda ’ s career on page 13 .
As we move forward , we remain committed to our mission to improve the lives of our shareholders . Our efforts are focused on creating opportunities , fostering community development and ensuring long-term sustainability . We are committed to making a positive impact and continuing to deliver tangible benefits to shareholders .
Dear Shareholders ,
I am pleased to report that our annual meeting in Kiana was a resounding success . It was great to see so many shareholders come together in support of our corporation and mission . The presentations at the meeting offered meaningful insights , highlighting the significant strides we made together over the past year . In this issue of The Hunter , you will find recaps of these presentations on pages 2-8 , providing an overview of our progress and achievements . Quyana to the
village of Kiana for being fantastic hosts this year .
Our corporation is in a strong financial position , which is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our team and the support of our shareholders , both past and present . We are experiencing a period of positive growth and robust development , with exciting initiatives underway that promise to benefit shareholders both in the short term and the long term . NANA represents all of us working together toward a brighter future .
The current success and good health of our corporation can be attributed to these collaborative efforts .
NANA ’ s board of directors met on May 1-2 and decided to withdraw from further participation in the Ambler Access Project ( AAP ). The board acknowledged the long history and positive impacts of responsible resource development in our region and our clear criteria for how development projects must only happen in a way that protects our Iñupiat way of life . To read more about the board meeting , see page 9 .
Thank you for your continued support and trust in our vision . Together , we will continue to build a prosperous future for our corporation , our region and our people .
Respectfully ,
John Aġnaaqłuk Lincoln
President & CEO
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