Oil lamps were used traditionally by the Alutiiq people as a source of light and heat. Today, they are still lit at cultural gatherings and other important community events to represent our past, present and future.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Shareholder Relations
    Whom do I contact about Shareholder concerns?
  2. Employment
    How can I apply for employment with Afognak?
  3. Scholarships
    Can I apply for both scholarships in the same year?
    What are the procedures to apply for a scholarship?
  4. 5 Acre Leased Lands
    I am part of a group. Can I have a lease without having to participate in a group?
    Do I have to pay taxes on my Lease?
    I have a 5-acre lease, but I have someone I would like to give it to.
    Does the program allow me to do this?
  5. Shareholder Eligibility
    How do I become a shareholder?
    Can I gift to anyone I choose?
    Can I will them to anyone I choose?

Questions and Answers:

1. Shareholder Relations

Q. Whom do I contact about Shareholder concerns?
A. You may contact Shauna Hegna, the Vice President of Shareholder Services, at 1.800.770.6014 or email shegna at afognak.com†

2. Employment ~ Online Job Listings

Q. How can I apply for employment with Afognak?
A. You may submit your resume or job application to Katrina Nelson or Shauna Hegna:

Katrina Nelson
Afognak Native Corporation
3909 Arctic Blvd, Suite 400
Anchorage, Alaska 99503
email: knelson at afognak.com†

Shauna Hegna
Afognak Native Corporation
3909 Arctic Blvd, Suite 400
Anchorage, Alaska 99503
email: knelson at afognak.com†

3. Scholarships

Q. Can I apply for both scholarships in the same year?
A. You may apply for both scholarship programs in the same year provided they are not for the same purpose.  For example, a shareholder could apply for funding to attend College full time for their Business Management Degree under the Higher Education Program, and in the same year apply for funding to take a vocational course in cooking.

Q. What are the procedures to apply for a scholarship?
A. Afognak has two scholarship programs which shareholders and their descendants qualify for:

  • The Career Enhancement Opportunities Program scholarships are available year round until funds are exhausted.  You may download an application or call the Kodiak or Anchorage offices and request one anytime.

  • The Higher Education Program scholarship applications are available January 1 of each year.  You may call and request your copy any time.  All applications must be returned and postmarked by the date indicated on the application to be eligible for consideration.

Please visit the Education Programs page of Afognak.com for additional information and copies of the application packets.

4. Five Acre Leased Lands

Q. I am part of a group. Can I have a lease without having to participate in a group?
A. You are part of a group as a result of inheriting shares from a person who did not specify lease parcel interests to any particular individual.  You may be a part of more than one group if you inherited shares from more than one original shareholder.  You may have sole control over a lease parcel only if you have been granted that right.  This can happen at least in two ways:

  1. Have all the other group members assign their interest in the parcel to you, or
  2. Gave someone with sole control over a lease parcel transfer their parcel interest over to you.

Q. Do I have to pay taxes on my Lease?
A. Yes, as a lessee you are responsible for any taxes for the lease property per the lease agreement.

Q. I have a 5-acre lease, but I have someone I would like to give it to. Does the program allow me to do this?
A. Yes, but you may transfer your lease interests only to another shareholder.  Transfer forms are available at the Afognak office and will be provided upon request.


5. Eligibility of Afognak Native Corporation stockholder shares

Q. How do I become a shareholder?
A. If you have been gifted or willed shares by a Afognak Native Corporation shareholder.

Q. Can I gift shares to anyone I choose? 
A. You can gift any of your ANCSA stock only if the person you are giving the stock to is either a Native of one-fourth degree or more, or is a descendant of a Native.  The gift can only be to your child, your grandchild, your great-grandchild, your niece, your nephew, your brother or sister.  A gift can be made to a brother and sister only if the person making the gift is above the age of 18.

Q. Can I will my shares to anyone I choose? 
A. You can will to a spouse, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

 

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