The Gana-A’Yoo Settlement Trust Board of Trustees approved the Gana-A’Yoo Settlement Trust (GST) distribution amount of $9.00 per unit (share) to those with a record date of April 5, 2024. This non-taxable distribution will be issued on Friday, May 17, 2024, by direct deposit or mail.

To receive a direct deposit, a completed direct deposit form must be on file or received by April 5, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. This is also the deadline for address updates. Shareholders are encouraged to update your stock wills if you have not done so recently. Forms are available in the Shareholder Portal.

For more information, please contact Gana-A’Yoo, Limited at 907-569-9599 or toll-free at 888-656-1606.

We are excited to announce that we are celebrating the growth of our corporation in the upcoming annual report. We invite you to share your perspective on “Growing Together” with us by submitting your viewpoint through photos.

What does Growing Together mean to you? Which pictures can you share with your community showing how knowledge is passed from generation to generation?

Please send all your high-resolution photos to communications@ganaayoo.com by March 2, 2024, for them to appear in the annual report.

Be entered into a drawing to win $100 by having a current direct deposit form on file by Monday, April 1, 2024, at 5 pm.

Direct deposit forms are available on your Shareholder Portal. For more information, please contact Gana-A’Yoo, Limited at 907-569-9599 or toll-free at 888-656-1606.

Voting Shareholders! Go Green for Gana-A’Yoo! Call today to opt-in to receive materials electronically! The final deadline to opt-in is Monday, April 1, 2024, at 5 pm.

• No paper needed, receive all mail electronically
• Save trees – trees are not needed to produce digital materials
• Help Gana-A’Yoo save money by reducing printing and mailing costs

Shareholders who have previously opted into electronic delivery with a valid email address are automatically entered to win. Shareholders have the option to revoke consent and receive a mailed copy of the annual report, proxy statement, and other information within 30 days.

There will be four $50 cash prize drawings for shareholders who have opted into electronic delivery by the deadline. Please contact Shareholder Records at 907-569-9599 or toll-free at 888-656-1606 to opt-in for electronic materials.

Gana-A’Yoo shareholders and descendants are invited and encouraged to attend a shareholder information meeting at Raven Landing Community Center in Fairbanks, Alaska, on Wednesday, March 13 from 5 to 7 pm. Join us for the opportunity to meet staff, update records, food, and prizes!

To make this meeting as useful to you as possible, please email your comments and questions for the Gana-A’Yoo Board of Directors in advance to: info@ganaayoo.com.

Can’t make it? We will also have a booth at the Doyon Annual Meeting of Shareholders on Friday, March 15, located at the Westmark Hotel.

Please enjoy the latest edition of our shareholder newsletter: Denadolale’ Winter 2023

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Are you interested in helping to share the future of shareholders and descendants? We’re on the lookout for passionate individuals to step into the role of Directors and be a driving force behind our collective success.

Application Deadline: Friday, March 1, 2024

How to Apply: Complete the Candidate and Director’s Questionnaire now! Find the form here or visit our Common Forms and Links page.

For any queries or additional information, feel free to reach out to us at info@ganaayoo.com.

Thank you for your interest in becoming a part of our mission-driven board!

Gana-A’Yoo Shareholders and Descendants:

The spring 2024 full time and part time general scholarship application is live! Please visit ganaayoo.awardships.org to begin applying. The deadline is Jan. 1, 2024.

Gana-A’Yoo Foundation offers four (4) travel and expense scholarships to attend Alaska Works Partnership free training events. Applications are accepted year-round!

For more information and questions call 907.569.9599 or email foundation@ganaayoo.com.

The Gana-A’Yoo Foundation Board of Directors has one open position for individuals passionate about supporting fellow shareholders and helping our Foundation grow.

Available Positions:

1. Three-Year Term (Starting March 2024)

Current board members are Alexis Sheeder (2024), Kaitlyn Demoski (2025), and Shay Huntington McEwen (2026).

How to Apply:

• Send your resume and a letter of intent via fax to 907-569-9699 or email to info@ganaayoo.com.
• Deadline: March 1, 2024

Board members must be 18 years of age or older to qualify. Please note that under federal laws governing private foundations, family members of Gana-A’Yoo Foundation board members are not eligible to receive a Foundation scholarship during their term on the board. Current scholarship recipients are also not eligible to serve on the board.

For any queries or additional information, feel free to reach out to us at info@ganaayoo.com.

Thank you for your interest in becoming a part of our mission-driven board!