Calivika Shareholder Directory

Impact to Shareholders

Adapted from Storyknife, November/December 2024 edition

Theresa Mike (middle), pictured with her husband and daughter, is an Alaska Native artist from Kotlik who joined the Calivika Shareholder Directory as Theresa-m Piliari.

Two years ago, Calista Corporation announced the creation of the Calivika Shareholder Directory, a website featuring businesses owned by Calista Shareholders, Descendants and their spouses.

Calivika [cha-LEE-wee-kah or cha-LEE-vee-kah] is a Yup’ik word for “my workplace.”

Creating the website was envisioned as a way to fulfill Calista’s strategic goals which include increasing Shareholder benefits, employment, education and development opportunities; and promoting in-Region economic development and partnerships.

The site now features approximately 100 diverse listings—artists, bakers, health professionals, real estate agents and much more!

Reflecting on Calivika’s two-year anniversary, we asked the individuals who listed their businesses for feedback on the website, including their recommendations on making it better.

Recent changes

When we asked for feedback, we heard from many individuals that they love our Shareholder business highlights in the newsletter and social media and would like us to publish more of them. We also heard that they loved the website’s simple layout.

In late 2024, we considered all of the input we received from businesses and implemented some changes to the website. The changes include:

  • An option to list the business owner’s name
  • Simplified instructions for how to update a listing
  • A page featuring the business highlights we’ve published in previous newsletters
  • Updating the eligibility for the directory to include 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations chartered by at least one eligible individual

We encourage everyone to review the Calivika website for options to purchase goods and services from Shareholder business owners or create your own listing!

Click the button to view Shareholder-owned businesses or create your own listing in our Calivika Business Directory