WHO WE ARE

Mission & Values

Our Mission is: To Earn Profits On Operations While Protecting Our Land, Culture And Benefiting Shareholders.

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Our corporate values are deeply rooted in the traditional values and ethical beliefs of our Inupiaq, Yup’ik, and St. Lawrence Island Yupik cultures of the Bering Strait. Our values are the fundamental source of the corporation’s strength and identity.

Since our formation in 1973, we have sought to adopt best practices from our culture blended with the global business community.

Today, our Core Values that define our corporation and business culture are:

1. Culture

2. Character

3. Contribution

Our corporate values encompass the guidance from our Elders and honor our Alaska Native heritage. Our core values weave together generations (Elders to youth), employees and business units together. We seek to live and work according to the Iñupiaq values as follows:

1. Culture

Spirituality – Ukpaisrun
Humility – Qinuinnaq
Reverence Toward Nature – Kammakłui Nunamiituat
Pride in Culture – Puyaunau Inupiaqtun Iłłusiq
Speaking Our Traditional Language – Inupiuraġluta
Cultural diversity and innovation

2. Character

Honesty – Nagguatun Kulliaglutin
Cooperation – Kattiiłutiŋ Sahuagat
Patience – Uttakiragagin
Responsibility – Aŋalataasran
Hard Work – Saġiknatuak Sauaq
Obedience – Kammakḷui
Open Communication – Kanniglusi

3. Contribution

Avoidance of Conflict – Aziusrat Sugunnai
Commitment to the Family – Munnakłui Kiŋunnaisi
Love of Children – Nagguagiktut Ilagit
Respecting Others – Innugilaqluit Ilagit
Respect of Elders – Utuqannat Kammagiralui
Sharing – Pikkaagupsi Aitturalui
Humor – Quyniuŋniq

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RECENT NEWS

Office Closures Extended to May 31, 2020

Tuesday, May 5th, 2020

Sitnasuak Native Corporation (SNC) will remain closed to public access through May 31, 2020. According to CEO Charles E. Fagerstrom, “The extension of the public

Friday, April 17th, 2020

The Sitnasuak Native Corporation (SNC) Board of Directors has rescheduled the 47th Annual Meeting from June 6, 2020, to September 12, 2020 due to the

Thursday, April 16th, 2020

Dear Shareholders, The events surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic continue to evolve rapidly. Sitnasuak Native Corporation’s dedication and service to the safety, health and well-being of

Jaylene Wheeler New Director

Friday, April 3rd, 2020

The Sitnasuak Native Corporation (SNC) Board of Directors announces Jaylene Z. Wheeler was selected as a director to fill a vacancy on the board at

Thursday, March 12th, 2020

As our communities begin to feel the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19), Sitnasuak wanted to share information with our Shareholders and families to help stay

Wednesday, February 5th, 2020

Sitnasuak Native Corporation (SNC) is pleased to announce the Board of Directors has selected shareholder and former board director Charles E. Fagerstrom as the corporation’s

Friday, December 20th, 2019

Nome Outfitters has joined the Bonanza Fuel, LLC Subsidiary with the store re-opening scheduled for Monday, December 23, 2019, at 10 am AKDT. Bonanza Fuel,

Friday, December 13th, 2019

Sitnasuak Native Corporation (SNC) announces a Shareholder opportunity, to run for the SNC Board of Directors, and submit proposals for consideration during the 47th Annual

SNC Trust Declares 2019 Distribution

Monday, November 18th, 2019

SNC Trust Declares 2019 Distribution Nome, Alaska | November 18, 2019 For 2019, the Trustees of the SNC Trust are pleased to declare a heritage

Friday, June 26th, 2020

The Sitnasuak Trust Board of Trustees declared a special Heritage Distribution of $2.00 per Trust Unit to each Trust Beneficiary in response to the COVID-19

Friday, May 29th, 2020

Sitnasuak Native Corporation (SNC) will begin the process of reopening the Nome and Anchorage offices to the public on Monday, June 1, 2020 on a limited basis. SNC