St. Mary’s Airport Improvements

Brice Inc. was awarded a $53 million contract from AKDOT&PF for its competitively bid St. Mary’s Airport Improvements Project.

Lands In Focus: Migratory Bird Health

Millions of waterfowl migrate to the Y-K Delta every year to feed and raise their young. Geese and ducks are highly valued by subsistence and sport hunters and are monitored to track the health of their populations.

Board Message: Calivika

Lexi Trainer, a featured Shareholder business owner on Calivika, CalistaShareholderBiz.com. Lexi business is Yaaruin Consulting, LLC.

Our Shareholder business directory is fittingly named Calivika [cha-LEE-week-ah], Yup’ik for “my workplace.” The word is derived from the same base word for Calista, which is Yup’ik for “the worker.”

Aspiring Pilot From Bethel: Ty Dudley

Ty Dudley, Calista Shareholder, working to become a commercial pilot in Alaska.

Ty Dudley, a Calista Shareholder with ties to Georgetown, is working his way to becoming a commercial pilot in Alaska.

Cup’ik Teaching Moment: Qigcikiyaraq

CECI interview with Lucy Utuan Sparck of Chevak.

Respect is a traditional teaching. When learning about respect, we first learn how to respect ourselves. Qigcikiyaraq [kig-chee-GHEE-yah-uk] is Yup’ik and Cup’ik for “To show Respect.”

President Andrew Guy Appointed to Energy Security Task Force

Gov. Mike Dunleavy assigns task force to develop a comprehensive plan to reduce the cost of energy to Alaska residents.

Kuskokwim River Studies

Kuskokwim River

Evaluating the Donlin Gold Project doesn’t end with permitting. Learn about recent Kuskokwim River studies related to rainbow smelt and navigability.

President’s Message: Workforce Development

Workforce Development photo

The opportunities for Calista Shareholders and their families to participate in workforce development is growing—even in these challenging economic times.

Leader from the Region Letha Chimegalrea Simon

Letha Chimegalrea Simon

Letha Chimegalrea Simon, with village ties to Napakiak, is a Leader from the Region. She began her qaspeq business as a hobby with guidance from her grandmother.

Musher Mike Williams Jr. Reflects on Iditarod

Mike Williams Jr.

Calista is proud to be a long-time Iditarod sponsor of Mike Williams, Jr. Please join us in wishing ALL the 2023 Iditarod teams a good, safe, and enjoyable race!