Each year in September we take a look at the ever-growing activities of the Regional and Village Corporations established by the 1971 Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. And fortunately for us, there is always exciting news to cover, from changes in leadership to acquisitions to new business lines to developing partnerships across almost every industry and throughout the world. If you ask the leaders of these corporations where their strength lies (and we do, quite often), they will tell you that the foundation of their success is their people—those who have come before, those hard at work today, and those on the horizon, preparing for a bright future. This year our cover features Alaska Native shareholders from seven of the twelve regional corporations who generously shared their time to represent their land, their people, and their traditions. As these corporations continue to grow, their strength bolsters the entire state; we are all stronger together.
