Mission and Vision
Our Mission
ANVCA promotes the success of our Village Corporations and protection of our Native lands.
Our Vision
The vision of ANVCA is to support the mission with projects and activities that provide:
- Education to Village Corporations
- Advocacy for Village Corporations
- Outreach to and inclusion of Village Corporations statewide
- Village Corporation sustainability
ANVCA Board Members
ANVCA is comprised of a group of dedicated board members that exercise our mission statement daily and act in the best interest of Village Corporations. Elections are held at the Annual Meeting and Conference in accordance with ANVCA Bylaws.
Each director must be at least 21 years of age, and a representative of an ANCSA village corporation, and the Chairman, President or Chief Executive Officer of a member. Each director may appoint an alternate representative to act on his or her behalf, with full authority, by notice to the Chairman and the Executive Director. There may be no more than one director from each member. If a director ceases to occupy one of the designated positions in a member and thereby becomes ineligible to act as director, he or she shall cease to be a director of the Corporation and his or her directorship shall become vacant. Vacancies on the Board may be filled by a vote of the majority of the remaining directors. If more than one year remains in the vacancy of a director, the seat filled by the Board shall serve until the next annual or special meeting where the members will elect a new director to fill the remainder of the vacated term.
Each director shall hold office until a successor is elected or appointed. Directors shall serve a term of three (3) years.
To apply for the Board of Directors, you must submit a letter of interest on corporation letterhead to Executive Director Curtis McQueen.
CURRENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chair – Seat A
Nathan McCowan
President/CEO
St. George Tanaq Corporation
Seat Expires 2027
Vice Chair – Seat F
Jana Turvey
President/CEO
Leisnoi Incorporated
Seat Expires 2026
Treasurer – Seat J
Charles Fagerstrom
President/CEO
Sitnasuak Native Corporation
Seat Expires 2025
Secretary - Seat D
Andrea Gusty
President/CEO
The Kuskokwim Corporation
Seat Expires 2025
Board Member – Seat C
Russell Dick
President/CEO
Huna Totem Corporation
Seat Expires 2025
Board Member – Seat H
Ed Herndon
CEO
Chitina Native Corporation
Seat Expires 2027
Board Member – Seat I
Cameron Poindexter
President/CEO
Choggiung Inc.
Seat Expires 2026
Board Member – Seat C
Dena Sommer-Pedebone
President/CEO
Gana-A'Yoo, Limited
Seat Expires 2027
Board Member - Seat B
Charles W. Totemoff
President/CEO
Chenega Corporation
Seat Expires 2026
Our Programs
Legislative Fly-in
Annual Meeting and Business Conference
Legislative Fly-in
In alignment with our vision, ANVCA promotes interaction of our Members and Partners with lawmakers in Juneau and Washington D.C.
ANVCA takes one trip to Juneau (typically in February) and one trip to Washington DC (typically in September) with its member organizations each year.
ANVCA offers advanced training and preparation for indivi
In alignment with our vision, ANVCA promotes interaction of our Members and Partners with lawmakers in Juneau and Washington D.C.
ANVCA takes one trip to Juneau (typically in February) and one trip to Washington DC (typically in September) with its member organizations each year.
ANVCA offers advanced training and preparation for individuals new to advocacy work, makes arrangements for specific meetings (and other events) and coordinates the entire Fly-In around our common goals.
Fishnet Lunches
Annual Meeting and Business Conference
Legislative Fly-in
Fishnet Lunches are ANVCA’s version of a lunch and learn. Each lunch is assigned a specific topic to benefit Members and Partners. ANVCA takes the opportunity to address and discuss items relevant to Alaska Native Village Corporations. The lunches are open to the public, however Members and Partners may receive a special entry discount.
Fishnet Lunches are ANVCA’s version of a lunch and learn. Each lunch is assigned a specific topic to benefit Members and Partners. ANVCA takes the opportunity to address and discuss items relevant to Alaska Native Village Corporations. The lunches are open to the public, however Members and Partners may receive a special entry discount. These lunches often feature local guest speakers and topics of high importance to Members and Partners.
Annual Meeting and Business Conference
Annual Meeting and Business Conference
Annual Meeting and Business Conference
ANVCA hosts our Annual meeting and election of the board, within our two-day conference that provides Alaska Native Village Corporations with current and relevant topics. This conference is unique in the fact that it is the only conference dedicated to Alaska Native Corporations collaborating, sharing best practices, information and strat
ANVCA hosts our Annual meeting and election of the board, within our two-day conference that provides Alaska Native Village Corporations with current and relevant topics. This conference is unique in the fact that it is the only conference dedicated to Alaska Native Corporations collaborating, sharing best practices, information and strategies along with providing the opportunity to meet other professionals serving in similar positions.