Shareholder Services provides assistance to approximately 6,300 BSNC shareholders in matters relating to shareholder records, dividend distributions, annual reports, election materials and newsletters.

When BSNC was formed under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act there were a total of 6,333 eligible Alaska Natives who received 100 shares of stock in BSNC. Most shareholders also enrolled in village corporations formed within the boundaries of the region and received 100 shares of stock in a village corporation as well. If BSNC shareholders did not enroll in a village corporation they are considered “At-Large Shareholders.”

Shareholder Services can provide information regarding your shares or status as a BSNC shareholder. Additionally we can assist you with your questions regarding any transfer of shares through inheritance or gifting of shares.

Over the years some shares of stock has changed hands through the gifting program or through inheritance. All stock originally issued at the time BSNC was established was voting stock. In other words, any Alaskan Native descendent owning shares of BSNC stock has a right to vote during the annual meetings for the Board of Directors or other issues that may come to the shareholders for a vote.

Please let us know your current address and be sure to participate in person or through your votes during our Annual Shareholders Meeting. It is also beneficial to update shareholder records for a change of name.

The board of directors has the ability to declare a dividend and it is important that shareholder names and addresses are current to ensure you receive your dividend in a timely manner. At-Large shareholders are also entitled to annual 7(j) Distributions. See Shareholder FAQ'S

For more information you may contact Shareholder Services at:
Bering Straits Native Corporation
PO Box 1008
Nome, Alaska 99762

Telephone: (907) 443-5252
Toll Free 1-800-478-5079
Fax (907) 443-2985
Or e-mail us at: shareholders@beringstraits.com