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2026 UIC Annual Meeting Certified Election Results and Door Prize Winners are Posted

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UTQIAĠVIK, ALASKA, JUNE 8, 2026 — Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation is pleased to announce the 2026 Annual Meeting certified election results and door prize winners are posted! Quyanaq to all of our shareholders who joined us for the 2026 UIC Annual Meeting of Shareholders on Saturday, June 6, whether in person or through Zoom.  This year’s theme, One Billion Strong, reflected the […]

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Honoring James “Jimmy” Stotts: UIC Shareholder, Community Leader, and Friend

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UTQIAĠVIK, ALASKA, JUNE 4, 2026 — Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation is deeply saddened by the passing of James “Jimmy” Stotts, a respected Iñupiaq leader whose lifelong dedication to Inuit self-determination, advocacy, and service helped shape the future of our people and communities across the Arctic. Born and raised in Utqiaġvik, Jimmy devoted decades of his life to serving

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Iḷisaġvik College and UIC Announce Land Purchase for Future Campus in Utqiaġvik

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UTQIAĠVIK, ALASKA, MAY 4, 2026 — Iḷisaġvik College and Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) are pleased to announce the successful purchase agreement of a 15-acre site in Utqiaġvik for the future development of a new Iḷisaġvik College campus. The land sale by UIC and purchase by Iḷisaġvik College marks a major milestone for both organizations and

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One Billion Strong: Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation Surpasses $1 Billion in Annual Revenue

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UTQIAĠVIK, ALASKA, MAY 4, 2026 — Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) has reached a historic milestone, surpassing $1 billion in annual revenue for the first time in 2025. This achievement marks a defining moment in the corporation’s 53-year history and reflects sustained growth, resilience, and a continued commitment to placing its Iñupiat shareholders first. UIC is

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Developing telecom infrastructure in Alaska

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What do boat captains, environmental specialists, surveyors, and PistenBully operators have in common? They all contribute to telecom infrastructure development in Alaska, an industry where UIC Commercial Services companies are playing a greater role. Permitting Before a single cable is installed, someone has to navigate the permits. UMIAQ Environmental has been guiding telecom companies through

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Qayaq Construction Names Blake Anderson General Manager

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Blake Anderson has been promoted to General Manager of Qayaq Construction, where he provides strategic and operational leadership across all of the company’s projects. He joined Qayaq in 2021 after several years working as a project engineer and project manager for oil field support services and heavy civil construction. At Qayaq, Blake has been able to focus specifically on heavy civil,

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UIC 53rd Annual Meeting of Shareholders — June 6, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.

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UTQIAĠVIK, ALASKA, APRIL 17, 2026 — Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) is pleased to announce its 53rd Annual Meeting of Shareholders. This year’s meeting provides an opportunity to reflect on our shared journey and the path ahead. Guided by our Iñupiat values, UIC continues to strengthen our communities, support our shareholders, and grow opportunities across our

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UIC Oil & Gas Support Conducts Emergency Fuel Haul to Anaktuvuk Pass

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Temperatures in Anaktuvuk Pass (AKP) dropped to dangerous lows earlier this year. The prolonged extreme temperatures combined with air carrier mechanical issues created an emergency situation: regular weekly fuel deliveries to the isolated Brooks Range community stopped. No fuel means no heat, setting up a dire situation. The North Slope Borough declared a local emergency,

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Coming Soon: Global Credit Union to Open New Branch in Utqiaġvik in Partnership with UIC

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UTQIAĠVIK, ALASKA, APRIL 13, 2026 — Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) and Global Credit Union are pleased to announce the upcoming opening of a new Global Credit Union branch in Utqiaġvik, expected in June 2026. The branch will be located inside the AC Stuaqpak store, expanding access to essential financial services for the North Slope community.

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Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation Announces 2026 Shareholder Trust Distribution – Details Available on the Shareholder Portal

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Attention Shareholders – Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has approved the 2026 Regular Trust Distribution to its beneficiaries. This regular distribution reflects UIC’s continued strong financial and operational performance, and commitment to putting shareholders first. “Our success is grounded in the dedication of our employees, the performance

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Seán Carlson joins UMIAQ Design as Senior Architect

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Seán Carlson has joined UMIAQ Design as a Senior Architect, bringing two decades of architectural experience in higher education, aviation, healthcare, and public-serving facilities in Alaska and the Lower 48. Seán holds a Bachelor of Architecture from the Illinois Institute of Technology. After early-career roles in South Dakota, Minnesota, and Texas, he relocated to Anchorage.

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UIC Offers Exclusive Cargo Shipping Discount to Shareholders for the 2026 Shipping Season

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UTQIAĠVIK, ALASKA, FEBRUARY 23, 2026 — Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) is offering shareholders an unprecedented benefit: 30% off cargo shipping with Bowhead Transport, providing up to $10,000 in savings per shareholder. This discount applies to shipment to and from Seattle, and all scheduled Alaska locations served by Bowhead Transport. Shareholders can use this opportunity to

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Iglu Construction brings vertical construction expertise to road-system communities

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UIC Commercial Services has launched Iglu Construction, a new subsidiary dedicated to vertical construction projects on Alaska’s road system, including the Anchorage/Mat-Su area and communities from Fairbanks to the Kenai Peninsula.   Iglu Construction is focused on both new builds and remodels for federal, state and local government agencies and private commercial clients. Managed by Robbie Lynn, General Manager of UIC Construction, the company brings valuable strengths to Southcentral Alaska’s year-round market. 

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UIC Shareholder Trust Distributions Issued in 2025 Are Not Taxable Income

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UTQIAĠVIK, ALASKA, JANUARY 27, 2026 — The UIC Shareholder Trust issued distributions on June 27, 2025, and December 18, 2025. Shareholders should note that these distributions are not considered taxable income. As a result, 1099 forms will not be issued unless federal taxes were withheld. If federal taxes were withheld from a shareholder’s distribution, this was done at your

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Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation Acquires Majority Interest in Northbank Civil and Marine, Inc.

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VANCOUVER, WASH. and UTQIAĠVIK, ALASKA, JANUARY 16, 2026 — Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) has acquired a majority interest in Northbank Civil and Marine, Inc. (Northbank), a Vancouver, Washington–based construction firm. The acquisition strengthens UIC’s established maritime and infrastructure portfolio and expands its operational presence in the Pacific Northwest. Founded in 2014, Northbank specializes civil and marine

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2026 Shareholder Award Nominations are Open!

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UTQIAĠVIK, ALASKA, JANUARY 6, 2026 — Please join us in celebrating excellence in our community! Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation is accepting Shareholder Award Nominations for the following: • Culture Bearer • Community Service • Outstanding Educator • Family & Kinship • Outstanding Shareholder • Lifetime Achievement • Elder of the Year The deadline for nominations is

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UIC helps Santa deliver presents to children in Northern Alaska

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UTQIAĠVIK, ALASKA, JANUARY 6, 2026 — Children on the North Slope of Alaska received a surprise ahead of the Christmas season, thanks to the Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys for Tots Program with the support of UIC Science. Santa visited children at schools in Utqiaġvik and Atqasuk mid-December, distributing toys with the help of Marines, Airmen,

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UIC Invites Board Candidate Applications and Shareholder Proposals Ahead of the 2026 Annual Meeting

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UTQIAĠVIK, ALASKA, DECEMBER 29, 2025 —Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) is now accepting Board candidate applications and shareholder proposals in preparation for the 2026 UIC Annual Meeting of Shareholders. At the 2026 Annual Meeting, scheduled for Saturday, June 6, three seats on the UIC Board of Directors will be up for election. Shareholders who are interested

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A Community Space Rebuilt: Kaktovik Celebrates the Opening of Its New School Gym

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After years without a permanent gym, the Harold Kaveolook School community marks a milestone, and looks ahead to the next phase of rebuilding. A long-awaited opening The opening of the new Kaktovik school gym, decked out in the cool green and yellow colors of the Kaktovik Rams, was celebrated in style on December 1 with

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Upgrading Point Lay’s East Water Tank  

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UIC companies coordinate major repair on a tight seasonal schedule When inspections revealed serious corrosion inside one of the Point Lay’s two water storage tanks, the coastal community faced a race against time. The tank was not yet leaking, but if left unrepaired the entire structure would eventually fail. Once begun, repairs had to be

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Permitting the North Slope’s first wetlands mitigation bank

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When Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) set out to create the North Slope’s first wetlands mitigation bank, the idea was simple but ambitious: make it easier for responsible development to move forward while protecting Arctic wetlands on UIC lands near Utqiaġvik. “Bringing this idea to life required fieldwork, careful negotiation and complex coordination that took several

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