At the recently held Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation Annual Shareholder’s Meeting: 186,720 is the total number of shares eligible to vote as of record date April 6, 2023. 93,361 shares were needed for a quorum. Upon closing of the polls on June 3, 2023, 105,492 SHARES WERE REPRESENTED 113% OF QUORUM WAS OBTAINED. The duly-appointed Inspectors …
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For half a century, Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) has been a driving force for economic growth and community development rooted in Iñupiaq values. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the incorporation of UIC and its dedication to empowering our shareholders and community through responsible resource development, innovative business ventures, and investments in education and …
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Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) announces that in celebration of our 50th Anniversary, the Board of Directors has approved a $50.00 distribution to our Trust Beneficiaries for 2023. This distribution is the largest in our history and reflects UIC’s unprecedented growth and success in 2022 and our commitment to putting shareholders first! The $50.00 distribution will …
UIC mourns the loss of David Unguruk Leavitt, Sr. Unguruk was UIC’s oldest shareholder, Utqiaġvik’s oldest community member, the 2022 recipient of UIC’s Elder of the Year award, a father of 12 children, served in the Alaska Territorial Guard, and well-respected hunter and whaler. Born to parents May and George Tookak Leavitt, Sr., Unguruk moved …
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Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation Seeks Nominations Submit your 2023 nominations by 5:00 pm AKT, Wednesday, February 15, 2023 Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation is accepting nominations for its Cultural Bearer, Community Service, Outstanding Educator, Outstanding Homemaker, Outstanding Shareholder, Lifetime Achievement, and Elder of the Year Awards. UIC Shareholder Awards are presented at the UIC Annual Meeting always held …
Deadline: 5:00pm AKDT, Wednesday, February 15, 2023 Please be detailed, and specific, and cite examples of the nominee’s efforts that support the respective award category that he or she is being nominated for. Attach additional sheets if necessary.
Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation would like to extend our most sincere condolences to the family of Dr. Oliver Aveogan Leavitt. Oliver Leavitt, husband, father, grandfather, whaling captain, and champion for the people of the North Slope will be deeply missed. Married to his wife, Annie Hopson Leavitt, for more than 50 years, a father of three …
Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) is seeking qualified applicants to fill three UIC Board of Directors seats up for election at the 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on June 3, 2023. Shareholders may also submit proposals to be reviewed for possible inclusion on the 2023 proxy ballot and proxy statement. Interested UIC shareholders should download the …
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Utqiaġvik, Alaska – On the afternoon of December 3, 2022, UIC held a Special Meeting for shareholders to consider Shareholder Resolution 2022-01, which proposed enrolling first and second-generation descendants of original UIC shareholders into the Corporation. Shareholders were able to vote for or against Shareholder Resolution 2022-01 by proxy, in person, or by remote communication. …
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UIC Special Meeting of Shareholders for Descendant Enrollment: December 3, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. The UIC Special Meeting of Shareholders for Descendant Enrollment will be held in-person at the Barrow High School Auditorium and by remote communication via Zoom on Saturday, December 3rd at 1:00 p.m. Instructions on how to join the meeting online via Zoom …
It is with heavy hearts that Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation mourns the passing of Lucille Adams. Lucille, the mother of six children, and the wife of the late Dr. Jacob Anaġi Adams, is remembered for her unwavering sacrifice and support to our families, our community, and the Inupiat people. Dr. Pearl K. Brower, UIC President and …
Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation is pleased to announce that Mariah Sakeagak-Utuga has accepted the position of Vice President of Shareholder Services and as the UIC Foundation Executive Director. Joining the UIC family of companies with years of experience in Alaska Native Corporation management and philanthropy, Utuga will be working from the UIC Headquarters in Utqiaġvik, Alaska. …
Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) is pleased to announce the acquisition of a majority interest in HC Contractors (HC), effective May 18, 2022. With over 29 years of knowledge and experience, HC is firmly established as an industry leader and a premier construction company within Fairbanks and the greater Alaska Interior, providing essential infrastructure and heavy …
Registration for the 75th Anniversary of the Naval Arctic Research Laboratory is now open — Click here to register. The Ukpeaġvik Inupiat Corporation (UIC) is celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Naval Arctic Research Laboratory from Monday, August 1 through Friday, August 5 in Utqiaġvik, Alaska, and online. Events during the week will include the …
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At the recently held Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation Annual Shareholder’s Meeting there were: • 187,957 is the total number of shares eligible to vote as of the record date of April 6, 2022. • 93,980 shares were needed for a quorum. Upon closing of the polls on June 4, 2022, • 109,140 shares were represented • …
Utqiaġvik, Alaska – May 23, 2022. The Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) and its board of directors are pleased to endorse Tara Katuk MacLean Sweeney, who is running in the upcoming special election for Alaska’s only seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Originally from Utqiaġvik, Alaska Tara is a lifelong Alaskan and understands the unique …
The Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (“UIC”) Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Dr. Pearl K. Brower has been appointed President and CEO of UIC, effective April 25, 2022. She will transition into the position over the next couple of weeks. Dr. Brower has served on the UIC Board of Directors since June 2021. Her …
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UIC 49th Annual Meeting: June 4, 2022, at 1:00 PM – In-person and Virtual The 2022 UIC Shareholder’s Annual Meeting will be an in-person and virtual meeting to be held on Saturday, June 4th at 1:00 PM. The in-person meeting will be held at the Barrow High School, Gymnasium and the virtual meeting will be …
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Utqiaġvik, Alaska (April 14, 2022) The Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) Board of Directors has declared a Settlement Trust Distributions for 2022 of $30.00 per Trust Beneficiary share. This distribution is scheduled to be made as a single payment of $30.00 per share and will take place on or around June 30, 2022. The payment will …
The Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (“UIC”) Board of Directors and Delbert J. Rexford announce that Mr. Rexford is retiring from his position as the President/CEO of UIC effective March 22, 2022, in order to focus more on his health and family. The UIC Board of Directors and Management offer their heartfelt gratitude to Delbert for his …
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New date confirmed! Join the UIC Board of Directors on Saturday, April 2 at 1:00 pm at the Barrow High School Gymnasium to learn more about Descendant Enrollment and what it might mean to UIC Shareholders. Or join us virtually! Visit https://bit.ly/DescendantEnrollment to register. Every shareholder in attendance (in-person or virtually) gets a chance to …
Utqiaġvik Descendant Enrollment Informational Meeting: Rescheduled Read More »
