What happens when corporate obligations conflict with Alaska Native values?

By: Gloria Simeon, Ashlynn Simeon

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: May 22, 2026

Words: 602

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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Supporters of the Donlin Gold project often frame it as a matter of Alaska Native self-determination and fiduciary responsibility because the Alaska Native regional corporation Calista owns the mineral rights. However as Calista shareholders, we believe the deeper question is: What happens when corporate obligations directly conflict with Alaska Native values?

The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act created Native corporations to use a Western corporate model focused on growth, investment and fiduciary return. Our peoples’ …

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