Condolences to Representative Peltola and Family
Calista Corporation offers its condolences to Rep. Mary Peltola and the family of Eugene “Buzzy” Peltola, Jr., who tragically died as the result of a plane accident this morning while hunting near St. Mary’s.
CECI Yuuyaraq Cultural Immersion Camp
Calista Education and Culture, Inc. hosted a Yuuyaraq Cultural Immersion Camp in Umkumiute with Elders providing instruction to youth.
Calista Launches 2023 Storyknife Contest
Calista Corporation has launched the 2023 Storyknife Contest for Calista Shareholders to share their views on the company’s Storyknife newsletter and qualify for one of two $1,000 prizes.
Yulista Prepares for 2023 CARES Backpack Campaign
The Yulista CARES Backpack Campaign will deliver backpacks to seven schools in Aniak, Crooked Creek, Sleetmute, and Kalskag in 2023.
Recent Grad Building Toward a Future in the Region
Elton Canaar Chanar, a Calista Shareholder from Toksook Bay, recently graduated and is working toward a future in rural development.
Quyana for Supporting the CECI 2023 Golf Classic Tournament
CECI raised nearly $160,000 and had 36 teams with 136 players participating in the golf tournament. Quyana to our sponsors!
Lands In Focus: Yukon River Drainage Fisheries Association
YRDFA was created almost 35 years ago over concerns about the chinook salmon decline. Now it’s in the middle of a widening salmon crisis that includes chum salmon.
Yup’ik Teaching Moment: Iqalluarpak
Iqalluarpak [Ee-kaw-LHUA-gh-buck] is Yup’ik for “Herring.” Arrival of herring is always an exciting time for everyone.
President’s Message: Salmon Advocacy
After decades of decline culminating in four disastrous Y-K salmon runs in a row, it is beyond obvious that our fishery management system has failed us.
Weathering The Storm: Emmonak Port
Emmonak’s new dock—major infrastructure project in the Lower Yukon—saved about 1,800 feet of land from washing away in the Sept. 2022 storm.