Thanksgiving Holiday, BBNC Office Closed
2025-11-27 - 2025-11-28
BBNC’s office will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 27 and 28, 2025, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

BBNC Settlement Trust Distribution
2025-12-05
BBNC shareholders on record as of November 17, 2025, are scheduled to receive a distribution payment on Friday, December 5, 2025.
Please ensure your address and banking information are up to date at least 14 business days in advance of any distribution payment. You can easily update your information at myBBNC.net.
You can also download the paper forms and email or fax to BBNC’s Shareholder Services department at shareholders@bbnc.net or (907) 265-7803.

Bristol Bay Foundation Scholarship Application Deadlines
2025-12-05 17:00 (America/Anchorage)
BBF offers two major scholarship applications each year: the Higher Education scholarship program and the Career-Focused Vocational Education (CFVE) program. Both programs are open to serve direct lineal descendants. There are no blood quantum or residency requirements. To register as a descendant, visit the myBBNC portal at myBBNC.net. If you have questions regarding descendant registration, please contact BBNC at shareholders@bbnc.net or (907) 278-3602.
Higher Education Scholarship Program
Supports BBNC shareholders and descendants pursuing two-year, four-year, and graduate degrees.
CFVE Scholarship Program
Supports BBNC shareholders and descendants pursuing in-depth training for specific career-focused and long-term employment goals, such as professional piloting, maritime, cosmetology licensing, and industry trades.
The next deadline for both scholarships is Friday, December 5, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Alaska time. We encourage students to start their applications early to ensure all requirements are received before the deadline date. Apply online at myBBNC.net or contact us to request a paper application.
If you have any questions, please contact BBF at bbf@bristolbayfoundation.org or (907) 265-7810.

2025 Bristol Bay Leadership Forum
2025-12-11 - 2025-12-12
BBNC invites Bristol Bay village corporations, village and city councils, and boroughs to the 2025 Bristol Bay Leadership Forum (BBLF) on Thursday and Friday, December 11 and 12, 2025, at the William A. Egan Civic & Convention Center (555 W 5th Ave.) in Anchorage, Alaska.
The event will feature speakers and workshops focused on current issues that are important to the Bristol Bay region. The draft agenda is available here.
REGISTER ONLINE HERE
Early Bird Registration Deadline: Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Alaska time
Registration Deadline: Friday, December 5, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Alaska time
Parking: Hilton Hotel no longer offers valet parking. Self parking is available through EasyPark. You can park at the Chinook Lot, operated by EasyPark, located diagonally across from the Hilton Hotel. Their rates are available by clicking here.
Special Hotel Rate: The Hilton Hotel is offering rooms at a special rate for attendees at $159 + 12% tax per night from December 10-13, 2025. Book reservations online here or call 1-800-HILTONS (1-800-445-8667) using the BBNC special group code: BBNC. Rooms must be reserved before Friday, December 5, 2025, to receive the group rate.
-Rate above is for up to two adults. Additional guests in the same room is an additional fee. Up to two children under 18 years of age are free in room with adults.
-Rooms at this rate are a first come, first served basis and once all rooms are booked, the rates will be based on availability. If available, the special rate may also be used three days prior or three days after the meeting dates.
-Check in time: 4:00 p.m. Requests for early check-in can be made but are not guaranteed. Check out time: 11:00 a.m. Baggage may be stored with bellman if needed after check out.
-Checking out early on site will incur a one-night room + tax fee unless the reservation is changed at or before check-in. Room cancellations must be made a minimum of 72 hours (three days) in advance or a one-night room + tax will be charged to the credit card on file.
Special Airfare Rate: Alaska Airlines is offering a discount on airfare for BBLF attendees. Use discount code: ECMO720. To use your discount code, visit alaskaair.com, under “Book a trip,” input your cities and dates WITHOUT the discount code, and click “Search flights.” Once on the next page, click the drop-down menu labeled “Change your search” and enter the code into the “Discount code” field, then click “Find flights,” and the discounted rate should apply. After entering the code, you can view a detailed description of the rules by clicking the “?” next to the discount code box. You may also use the discount code by calling the Alaska Airlines group desk at 1-800-445-4435, however, a $15.00 per person service fee will apply. Be sure to verify all current baggage allowances and fees as well as travel policies on alaskaair.com prior to travel.
Special Airfare Rate: Dena’ina Air Taxi is offering a discounted round-trip airfare of $688 per seat for BBLF attendees for the following villages: Ekwok, Igiugig, Koliganek, Levelock, and New Stuyahok. Terms and conditions apply.
Artist/Vendor Tables: BBNC shareholder and descendant artists and vendors are invited to register for a table to sell their arts and crafts or provide information about their businesses. Please fill out this online form to request a table. Space is limited. If you have questions about the artist/vendor tables, please contact Rachel Trekell at rtrekell@bbnc.net or (907) 278-3602.
Christmas Party: BBNC will hold its annual Christmas Party on Friday, December 12, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., at the William A. Egan Civic & Convention Center. Tickets are $40 each, plus Eventbrite processing fees and can be purchased by clicking here.
If you have any questions, please contact Katelyn Armstrong at karmstrong@bbnc.net or (907) 278-3602.

Christmas Holiday, BBNC Office Closed
2025-12-24 - 2025-12-25
BBNC’s office will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday, December 24 and 25, 2025, in observance of the Christmas holiday.

New Year's Holiday, BBNC Office Closed
2025-12-31 - 2026-01-01
BBNC’s office will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday, December 31, 2025, and January 1, 2026 in observance of the New Year’s Holiday.

2026 BBNC Culture Camps Application Deadline
2026-04-16 17:00
Applications are open for the 2026 Bristol Bay Native Corporation (BBNC) Young Adult and Youth Culture Camps!
The culture camps are a great opportunity for BBNC shareholders and descendants to immerse themselves in the cultures, languages, and traditions of the Bristol Bay region. Participants will experience camping and living off the land through a variety of activities and from local knowledge bearers from across the region and state.
Young Adult Culture Camp
Eligibility: BBNC shareholders and descendants ages 18-26 during camp
Dates: June 10-14, 2026
Location: Alaska (specific location TBD)
To learn more and apply, click here.
Youth Culture Camp
Eligibility: BBNC shareholders and descendants in grades 9-12 in the 2026-27 school year
Dates: July 30 – August 4, 2026
Location: Alaska (specific location TBD)
To learn more and apply, click here.
The application deadline for both camps is Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Alaska time. Space is limited, so we encourage you to apply early.
If you have any questions, please contact Rebecca Sedor at rsedor@bbnc.net or (907) 266-1522.
