A B O U T U S
Why We Serve
Learn about our mission, vision, and values.
Our Purpose
Connecting to our past, investing in our future.
Our mission:
To provide support for and encourage BBNC shareholders and descendants to pursue educational opportunities and to promote and preserve the cultural heritage of the Bristol Bay region, its indigenous people, and subsistence way-of-life.
Our vision:
Cikiqucaaraq (sharing culture, experiences, food, knowledge, subsistence, philanthropy, caring).
Our values:
Liicugtua – Alutiiq, Elicugtua – Yup’ik, Duhdeldih Yineszen – Dena’ina (I want to learn)
Quyurrluteng (“coming together”, family, supportive, giving, taking care of each other, community)
Yaghelich' (the “right way”)
Piniq’ (“strength,” no matter the obstacle, resilient, supportive community, empowering our people)