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Strong Interest in President and CEO PositionSealaska is pleased to announce strong shareholder interest in the new

president and CEO position. Thirty-two candidates applied for the position, with 18 applicants meeting the basic criteria that focused on strong business and financial background, demonstrated strategic planning and implementation experience, strong business and financial background and other requisites as adopted by the board of directors.

To maintain a fair and unbiased selection process, the board of directors adopted blind reviews of candidate information, meaning that no names will be known by the full board until the final three interviews.

DURING THE NEXT MONTH AND A HALF:

• Egon Zehnder, the recruitment consultant working with Sealaska, will identify the top five applicants, conduct reference checks and send their information without names to the Sealaska Transition Committee.

• The Sealaska Transition Committee will interview the five candidates and narrow the list to three in late April.

• A final independent and in-depth reference and background check will be conducted for each of the three candidates.

• The full board of directors will interview the top three candidates and select a new president and CEO in the middle of May. This will be followed by review and agreement of employment terms and an orientation to Sealaska.

In the weeks leading up to the annual meeting, the CEO elect will be given an orientation to Sealaska.

For more information about the CEO transition, we encourage you to visit www.sealaska.com.

Landmark Policy Protects LandsNEW LAND MANAGEMENT POLICY ENSURES ANCSA

LANDS MANAGED ACCORDING TO NATIVE VALUES.

On January 31, 2014, Sealaska directors and executives unanimously reaffirmed that the company’s ANCSA lands are

collectively owned by its tribal member shareholders and will be managed according to Native values. The spirit of this policy ensures the continuation of our way of life, our identity, our responsibility and our prosperity.

This landmark policy forever declares how Sealaska will protect and benefit from the lands which have sustained the People of the Tongass for thousands of years, and lays out key priorities, including Sealaska’s continued commitment to Landless communities and Native veterans in Southeast Alaska. Specifically, the policy:

§ Incorporates Native values and principles into Sealaska’s land management philosophy

− Haa Aaní | Íitl’ Tlagáa | Na Yuubm (our land) – reverence and the importance of our land

− Haa Shuka | Íitl’Kuníisii | NaHlagigyadm (our past, present and future) – knowing that our decisions today impact future generations

− Tináa allows management of Sealaska’s land and resources for profitability, opportunities, commerce and economic benefit to tribal member shareholders

− Aan Latin, the keeper of the land, requires Sealaska to sustainably and scientifically manage and protect its lands and resources

§ Confirms that ANCSA lands can be used but will never be sold and that Sealaska will protect and ensure Native ownership of these homelands in perpetuity

§ Protects historic and sacred sites as the spiritual link to our ancestors

§ Prioritizes the finalization of Sealaska’s ANCSA land entitlement

§ Reaffirms Sealaska’s commitment to and solidarity with the five Landless communities and Native veterans in Southeast Alaska

For thousands of years we—the People of the Tongass: the Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian—have owned and occupied Southeast Alaska. We will always have a spiritual relationship with our traditional territories, which equal 23 million acres of forest, coastlines and waterways.

Be on the lookout for Sealaska shareholder information fairs in your community in May! Sealaska will visit the Alaska towns of

Angoon, Craig, Saxman, Yakutat, Juneau and Anchorage, as well as North Seattle and Tacoma, Wash., starting the third week of May. Shareholders can get updates on Sealaska’s operations, ask questions of directors and staff, and learn more about board candidates. For dates and locations, visit our website at www.sealaska.com, look for your eNews update, and check our Facebook page by the end of April.

Want to learn more about Sealaska? Invite us to your town or event. Sealaska welcomes opportunities to talk with our shareholder communities. If you’d like to hear more about Sealaska activities, let us know. Contact dixie.hutchinson@sealaska.com or call 907.586.9297.

LOOK FOR SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION FAIR SCHEDULE

2INSIDE SEALASKA

Sealaska’s executive leadership has been working with the board to execute our strategic plan. The plan will guide Sealaska leadership now and in the coming years. I'd like to share a few key points.

SECURING THE FUTUREThe overarching objective of the strategic plan is to generate enough operating income to

allow Sealaska to reinvest ANCSA Section 7(i) funds into our businesses and our communities. Sealaska is also exploring a large-scale business acquisition that aligns with our Native values and culture.

As we move into 2014, Sealaska’s balance sheet remains strong. Our investment funds are solid and we have positive cash flow, placing us in a strategic position for opportunities as they arise.

FULFILLING THE PROMISE In 2013 Sealaska’s land legislation made great progress. Both bills were marked up in their respective houses (House Committee on Natural Resources and the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources). Unfortunately, due to congressional gridlock, the timing for enactment of our bill is very difficult to predict. The probable path forward is that the legislation will be included in an omnibus bill—a package of public lands bills—that will be considered by lawmakers. If House and Senate leadership craft such legislation, the Sealaska bill is well-positioned for inclusion.

UPHOLDING TLINGIT, HAIDA AND TSIMSHIAN CULTURESealaska Heritage Institute is well on its way to building a cultural think tank and research facility for the 21st century. Approximately $18 million has been raised for the Walter Soboleff Center. Sealaska donated the land for the center, which has had a significant impact on the local economy during the construction. In fact, construction accounts for $21.1 million in economic activity in Juneau, providing local jobs and income. Please visit http://www.sealaskaheritagecenter.com to contribute and help us honor our past while envisioning the future.

Sincerely,

Chris McNeil

CEO Letter

Chris E. McNeil Jr., President and CEO

SEALASKA SHAREHOLDERS EARN PHDS

Sealaska shareholder Brian Moy graduated from the University of Montana School of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Science with a doctorate in physical therapy. “Sealaska and Sealaska Heritage Institute

have provided me with monetary assistance to obtain my degree,” said Moy. “I want to thank you for helping with my educational goal and helping to further my career in healthcare. I am very grateful for the assistance.”

Shareholder and Sealaska director of human resources Gail Cheney received her doctorate in leadership and change from Antioch University. Cheney plans to celebrate with her home community of Kake, Alaska, in April 2014. “I am thankful

for the support, both financial and professional, from Sealaska during this journey and look forward to applying this knowledge on behalf of Sealaska and the broader Native community." You can learn more about Cheney’s dissertation at http://aura.antioch.edu/etds/81/.

Sealaska shareholder Miranda Belarde-Lewis obtained a doctorate from the University of Washington. Her dissertation was titled "From Six Directions: Documenting and Protecting Zuni Knowledge

in Multiple Environments." She is now teaching at Northwest Indian College. Miranda's undergraduate Master's and PhD programs were supported through Sealaska scholarships.

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Haa Aaní, LLC and The Nature Conservancy Empower Entrepreneurs

The economy of Southeast Alaska is

important to Sealaska. Economic decline has resulted in outmigration from our rural communities, which threatens the health and vitality of our region. As a response to this, in 2009 the Sealaska Board of Directors established the wholly owned subsidiary Haa Aaní, LLC to reflect our commitment to rebuilding rural economies.

Haa Aaní, LLC has been collaborating with regional leaders and communities to find innovative pathways to economic development. A partnership with The Nature Conservancy Alaska led to the business concept competition Path To Prosperity (P2P). Entrepreneurs with business concepts featuring the sustainable use of local resources competed for consultation assistance. The two winning businesses from the first year of competition were announced January 30, 2014. Steve Helgeson and Kevin Skeek combined efforts on guitar making under the business name Raven Guitars. Sue and Wes Tyler will expand their business, Icy Strait Lumber & Milling, which uses local Hoonah wood.

Sealaska Subsidiary Wins $30 Million Contract

Sealaska subsidiary Sealaska Environmental Services, LLC (SES) has been awarded its third five-year contract of approximately $6 million per year with the

Department of the Navy to perform long-term monitoring environmental remediation services at Navy facilities in Washington and Alaska. SES previously won two contracts from the Navy. The first was from 2005 to 2009 as an 8(a) enterprise in joint venture with partner TetraTech. SES won the second contract from 2009 to 2013 as an 8(a) single award against stiff competition. Having graduated from the 8(a) program, SES won this current contract in February 2014 as a small business single award, competing against an even larger number of prospective bidders.

Under this contract, SES performs cleanup and remediation of hazardous and petroleum waste to improve soil, air and groundwater so that critical and sensitive habitats and resources may be restored.

The work of SES fulfills a core value of Sealaska as an Alaska Native company —taking care of our land, resources and shareholders. On this contract, SES employs a total of six tribal member shareholders as professional technical experts among a staff of 20. In addition, SES is the only tenant in the building for the nonprofit Poulsbo Marine Science Center (PMSC) in Poulsbo, Wash. This contract ensures that PMSC can afford to remain open and continue to provide community enjoyment and education about our marine environment. SES is pleased that winning this contract can contribute not only to Sealaska’s business success, but to the health and education of surrounding communities.

L to R Steve Helgeson, Kevin Skeek, Sue and Wes Tyler

Sealaska Shareholder Sworn in as Alaska State Representative

Sealaska tribal member shareholder Sam Kito III was sworn into the Alaska House of Representatives on February 26,

2014. Kito was appointed to fill the seat formerly held by Beth Kerttula. Kerttula resigned after accepting an ocean policy fellowship at Stanford University.

Kito will represent constituents in House District 3, which includes Juneau/Downtown and Douglas.

In a KTUU story by Adam Pinsker, Sealaska Director and former Representative Bill Thomas said he believes this is the first time Juneau is being represented by an Alaska Native.

Kito’s family hails from Petersburg, AK, and he is the son of Sam Kito Jr.

Monday March 17, 2014 Open Application Period (round 1)

Tuesday April 8, 2014 Webinar

Friday May 30, 2014 Applications Due (round 1)

Monday July 7, 2014 Announce top 12 semifinalists

August 31–September 3, 2014 Boot Camp Weekend

Monday December 1, 2014 Business Plan Submissions Due

Thursday January 29, 2015 Two Winners Announced

February 2015 People’s Choice Competition

TIMELINE OF YEAR TWO

Learn more at www.p2pweb.org

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NON-SHAREHOLDER ACCOUNTS

PERCENTAGE OF ELECTRONIC VOTING

WHEN ONLINE VOTING LAUNCHED IN 2011

PERCENTAGE OF ELECTRONIC

VOTING IN 2013

3,105 14% 67 11% 18%

Shareholders can complete transactions online, privately and securely, that would otherwise result in

a paper transaction and often some postage.

THIS INCLUDES: § Voting during proxy season

§ Making a change of address

§ Reviewing stock information

§ Printing 1099s and other forms

BENEFITS § Don’t wait for a check in the mail. Sign up

through MySealaska for direct deposit.

§ Need to change your address? You can change your contact information through MySealaska any time, without mailing any forms.

§ Vote electronically through MySealaska and receive real time email confirmation of your proxy submission. By voting early you qualify for early bird prizes.

NON-SHAREHOLDERS ARE ALSO WELCOME TO CREATE AN ACCOUNT TO: § Receive news and alerts from Sealaska

§ Replace a paper publication or notice

SEALASKA ENCOURAGES SHAREHOLDERS TO ACTIVELY USE MYSEALASKA TO: § Reduce our paper footprint

§ Save time

§ Save on postage

MYSEALASKASign up for MySealaska for easy and secure access to your shareholder information.

Join Sealaska in going green! MySealaska is an interactive, online tool for

tribal member shareholders to create an account to manage their Sealaska

information. It aligns with Sealaska’s efforts to operate according to our core

Native values, and to be sustainable.

We've made registration easier! No shareholder ID number is required - other

identifying information ensures security. Data showed that people abandon

registration if they didn't know their number. Sealaska is listening and

responding to our shareholder needs

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Sealaska Forest Management HighlightsMANAGING SEALASKA FORESTS MAINTAINS WILDLIFE HABITAT

After we harvest – trees grow back prolifically. We will see thousands of trees per acre grow back naturally. If left alone, the trees will grow back

very dense resulting in a dark stand and smaller trees.

Our management program includes thinning and pruning. Thinning is reducing the number of trees per acre from 1,000 trees to about 300. Pruning is taking the lower branches off of the tree, lifting the crown.

Thinning removes many trees, leaving about 300 of the strongest, healthiest trees. Thinning also allows the understory vegetation to flourish. In the image showing thinning, the vegetation on the forest floor is deer food such as blueberry bushes, ferns and other forage.

Thinning occurs when the tree is about 15 years old. Pruning occurs when the tree is about 17 years old.

In Alaska we have low angled sunlight. The sun stays low to the horizon even in the summer. When you take the lower branches off, the sunlight still comes into the forest floor and lets the vegetation grow. This treatment provides healthy trees for harvest, vegetation for wildlife and robust ecosystems on our lands.

Sealaska Hosts First Tree CeremonyANNUAL CEREMONY HELD NEAR KLAWOCK, ALASKA ON

PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND

The harvest of trees by Sealaska provides benefits to Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian people, as well as to Southeast communities. Cultural benefits of

Sealaska natural resources include logs for projects like totem poles or clan houses. Revenues from timber harvests support scholarships to tribal member shareholders and descendants. Since inception of the scholarship program, approximately $12 million from timber revenues has been paid in the form of scholarships.

SEALASKA VICE CHAIR ROSITA WORL

The First Tree Ceremony is integral

to demonstrating our cultural

values. We recognize that trees

have spirits. We thank the spirit of

the tree for giving themselves. The

annual ceremony is a type of proclamation to the younger

generation as well as the general public, reaffirming the

existence of Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian people in what

is now called Southeast and that we have developed

practices that support sustainability. This ensures that

our children have the rights and can live in their traditional

homelands and maintain the relationship Alaska Natives

have with the environment.

SEALASKA DIRECTOR ED THOMAS

The harvest of trees provides

benefits to Tlingit, Haida and

Tsimshian as well as the people

in communities of Southeast. The

economics of Sealaska’s timber harvest directly and

indirectly supports businesses in the region. Because of

Sealaska’s land ownership and logging activity many roads

on Prince of Wales Island have connected communities

between Klawock and Northern POW. Sealaska’s harvest

also nurtures the Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian culture by

donating trees for carving of totem poles, clan houses and

other important projects. Sealaska revenues from timber

harvests go into the scholarship program, managed by

Sealaska Heritage Institute.

Thinned tree stand

Unthinned tree stand

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Sealaska Directors Announce 2014 Spring Shareholder Distribution$11.8 MILLION PAID TO TRIBAL MEMBER SHAREHOLDERS AND VILLAGE CORPORATIONS

The Sealaska Board of Directors approved a distribution that was issued on April 11, 2014. The

total distributions made by Sealaska since inception to tribal member shareholders and village corporations is $550 million.

Distributions are determined by three sources: the Marjorie V. Young Permanent Fund; Sealaska’s net earnings; and ANCSA Section 7(i) revenue sharing, determined by natural resources earnings from the 12 regional corporations.

Dividends from the Marjorie V. Young Shareholder Permanent Fund are $.57 per share. The Permanent Fund has grown to $100 million. The board established the fund in 1987 to provide shareholders with consistent dividends over time. Distributions from the fund are determined by a percentage of market value (POMV), which is based on earnings from the fund over time. For operations, Sealaska policy states that 35 percent of the consolidated net earnings averaged over five years, minus earnings associated with the Marjorie V. Young Permanent Fund, may be paid annually in two installments.

Dividends from 7(i) revenue sharing are $6.64 per share. 7(i) payments for village shareholders get paid directly to the village corporation.

There was $0 distributed from net earnings in the spring distribution. At Sealaska, we are unhappy with zero from operations for this distribution. We are restructuring operations. Sealaska financials are provided in the annual report after an independent audit to ensure accuracy and consistency.

For additional information on the distribution visit www.Sealaska.com.

Gold Medal Includes Women’s Bracket for 2014Sealaska applauds

the Juneau Lions Club for bringing back a women’s bracket in the 68th Annual Invitational Gold Medal Basketball Tournament.

In Tlingit | Haida | Tsimshian this is Wooch.Yax | Gu dlúu | Ama Mackshm which means balance, reciprocity and respect. We must treat all people with respect to achieve balance in ourselves and our communities.

“I applaud the leadership of the Juneau Lions Club for doing the right thing and bringing back a women’s bracket,” said Sealaska Vice Chair Rosita Worl. “Women have been striving for equality. Traditionally, the Tlingit culture had gender equality, it was under western culture that women lost that equality.”

TYPE OF STOCK PER SHARE AMOUNT AMOUNT PER 100 SHARES

URBAN AND AT-LARGE 7.21 $721.00

URBAN OR AT-LARGE WITH ELDER STOCK

7.21 for Urban/ At-Large Stock

.57 for Elder Stock

$721.00+$57.00=778.00

VILLAGE, DESCENDANT, LEFTOUT AND ELDER STOCK

.57 $57.00

VILLAGE SHAREHOLDERS WITH ELDER STOCK

.57 for Village stock

.57 for Elder stock$57.00+$57.00=$114.00

Sealaska Shareholder Obtains BA in Chemistry and PhilosophyWILL WORK AT PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND SCIENCE CENTER

Sealaska shareholder Kayleen Fulton recently graduated

from the University of San Diego with a bachelor’s in chemistry and philosophy. Fulton is a Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI) scholarship recipient. She says SHI’s contribution to her higher education is greatly appreciated.

She will begin working at the Prince William Sound Science Center in Cordova, Alaska as a research laboratory assistant. Kayleen says she’s proud to further the mission of the Science Center while supporting the goals and interests of Alaska Natives who depend on a rich, healthy ecological environment.

Kayleen is the granddaughter of Margaret McLeod Fulton of Craig, Alaska, and the great granddaughter of Nettie Nix and Gilbert McLeod. Nettie is said to be the first baby born in the village of Hydaburg.

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Tináa Art Auction Raises $300,000 for Walter Soboleff CenterSHI’s first-ever Native art auction featured some of the biggest names

in Northwest Coast art and raised more than $300,000 to help build the Walter Soboleff Center. The event, held in February, drew a sold-out crowd of more than 300 people who bid on stunning items that included a bentwood box by David Boxley, an original painting by Robert Davidson, a glass totem by Preston Singletary and a spruce canoe by Fred Bemis, to name a few. It also featured a Native high-fashion show. The auction showcased and advanced Northwest Coast art on a scale that has not been done before. “We’re going to make Juneau the Northwest Coast art capital of the world,” said SHI President Rosita Worl.

To see a full list of artists and other contributors go to http://bit.ly/1kggnBS.

WALTER SOBoLeFF CENTER

Celebration DeadlinesWe are looking forward to another grand Celebration! This year the event

will be held June 11–14. There are a lot of ways to be involved. Here’s a list of key dates to remember:

JURIED ART SHOW & COMPETITION: This is a competitive exhibition where artists submit work to be reviewed by a juror who will make awards totaling $8,250 to selected artists. Selected artwork will be on display in the show during Celebration and eligible for prizes. There are three categories this year: Customary, Customary-Inspired, and 2D Formline Design (new).

NATIVE ARTIST MARKET: Showcase and sell your work downtown at Sealaska Plaza. Space is limited to 40 tables, so apply now.

TODDLER REGALIA REVIEW: This is a popular event open to Sealaska shareholders and shareholder descendants ages two to four years-old and who are dressed in traditional regalia. Applications are due by May 9.

SEAWEED AND SOAP BERRY CONTESTS: Applications coming soon.

SPONSORS: To sponsor or buy an ad in the program, contact Carmaleeda Estrada: carmaleeda.estrada@sealaska.com.

VOLUNTEERS: We rely heavily on volunteers. If you volunteer for four or more hours you will receive a free day pass. Applications coming soon, but feel free to let Michael Hoyt know if you are interested in volunteering by contacting michael.hoyt@sealaska.com.

All applications can be found online at: http://bit.ly/SHIcelebration2014.

Juanita M. Barros – Seattle, Wash. (89)Patrick Moon Bean – Sitka, AK (88)Ben S. Bolton – Eagle Creek, Ore. (53)Adeline Briskar – Wrangell, AK (87)Catherine E. Brooks – Haines, AK (73)Edith R. Butler – Wasilla, AK (76)Maxine G. Carlson – Bothell, Wash. (79)Margaret J. Clayton – Vancouver, B.C. (65)Dora M. Crockett – Bremerton, Wash. (78)Deborah Dalton – Juneau, AK (88)Virginia A. Demmert – Craig, AK (90)Donald C. Didrickson – Sitka, AK (80)Dee R. Driscoll – Pasadena, Calif. (97)Matilda S. Davis – Metlakatla, AK (88)Vida S. Davis – Sitka, AK (70)Frank E. Dennis – Anchorage, AK (81)Kenneth Elie – Anchorage, AK (53)

Harold E. Ellis Jr. – Clearlake, Calif. (81)Mark L. Farwell – Monrovia, Calif. (63)Tori A. Felix – Corvallis, MT (57)Regina C. Frank – Ketchikan, AK (81)Darryl G. Guthrie – Juneau, AK (61)Charles Haines – Prince Rupert, B.C. (79)Leonard F. Hallingstad – Seattle, Wash. (76)Virginia N. Hanson – Juneau, AK (71)Leo J. Jacobs Jr. – Juneau, AK (62)Douglas P. James – Sitka, AK (39)Lena Jimenez – Juneau, AK (56)Alfred V. Johnson – Kingman, Ariz. (92)Larry J. Johnson Sr. – Ketchikan, AK (83)Loretta Kadake – Kake, AK (81)Judith A. Kimball – Anchorage, AK (68)Arthur J. Kodwat – Seattle, Wash. (53)Kathryn H. Lauth – Colville, Wash. (91)Matthew W. Lee III – Tacoma, Wash. (42)Sandra H. Lee – Anchorage, AK (66)Josephine Lindoff – Hoonah, AK (50)Marguerite C. Mann – Juneau, AK (49)Marcia J. Martin – Ketchikan, AK (57)James Brown Morgan – Anchorage, AK (70)

Jack Morse Jr. – Bountiful, UT (78)Richard J. Newton – Sierra Vista, Ariz. (74)Leonard W. Olson – Poulsbo, Wash. (98)Rita Rae Perez – Wrangell, AK (65)Kirk J. Peterson – Anchorage, AK (27)Edward Phillips – San Mateo, Calif. (75)Elaine M. Repin – Oceanside, Calif. (54)Angelina Salvato – Vancouver, Wash. (87)Loretta Seetomona – Shoreline, Wash. (70)Dennis R. Skan – Sequim, Wash. (57)Byron V. Skinna Sr. – Klawock, AK (81)Frank J. St. Clair – Juneau, AK (57)Irving M. St. Clair – Seattle, Wash. (60)James R. St. Clair – Seattle, Wash. (69)Gertrude Sutter – Puyallup, Wash. (82)Louis A. Thompson – Ketchikan, AK (77)Irene Van Horne – Juneau, AK (85)Joyce M. Villard – Anchorage, AK (52)Stanton Ayers Williams – Pocatello, ID (70)Leo A. Woods – Seattle, Wash. (87)Richard W. Wright Jr. – Juneau, AK (34)Patricia D. Zacher – Cocolalla, ID (41)Arthur R. Zollatz – Largo, Fla. (74)

In MemorySealaska pays tribute to shareholders who have recently passed on:

In This Issue

Landmark Policy Protects Lands 1

Strong Interest in President and CEO Position 1

Community Meeting & Outreach 1

CEO Letter 2

Former Sealaska Interns Reflect on Experience 2

Sealaska Shareholders Earn PhDs 2

Haa Aaní, LLC and The Nature Conservancy Empower Entrepreneurs 3

Sealaska Subsidiary Wins $30 Million Contract 3

Sealaska Shareholder Sworn in as Alaska State Representative 3

MySealaska 4

Sealaska Forest Management Highlights 5

Sealaska Hosts First Tree Ceremony 5

Sealaska Directors Announce 2014 Spring Shareholder Distribution 6

Gold Medal Includes Women’s Bracket for 2014 6

Sealaska Shareholder Obtains BA in Chemistry and Philosophy 6

Celebration Deadlines 7

Tináa Art Auction Raises $300,000 for Center 7

In Memory 7

Sealaska Brings Business Classes to Washington Shareholders 8

The Sealaska Shareholder is published for shareholders free of charge by Sealaska. Subscription information for non-share-holders is available by writing to Sealaska Communications.

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Our VISION is to be an Alaska Native enterprise of excellence built on our core cultural values.

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Sealaska Brings Business Classes to Washington ShareholdersWashington state tribal member shareholders are participating in a class on how to start and grow a

business. The opportunity is offered through StartZone, a series of free business classes offered by Sealaska and the Bainbridge Graduate Institute (BGI) in Seattle, Washington.

Fourteen tribal member shareholders, descendants and spouses signed up for the classes, which started on March 13, 2014. The classes are held once a week for the next 18 weeks and are taught by instructors from the BGI Center for Inclusive Entrepreneurship.

“Our goal for Sealaska StartZone is to open economic opportunities for our shareholders in Washington by helping them become business owners,” said Sealaska Pacific Northwest Community and Marketing Manager Nicole Tillotson. “By learning ways to turn their ideas into businesses, our shareholders get more control over their work lives. They’re empowered. Their options open up. Our students are really excited about it and so are we.”

Sealaska StartZone follows in the footsteps of Sealaska subsidiary Haa Aaní, LLC, which supports Southeast Alaska with business development through Path to Prosperity (P2P), a business concept competition.

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