Bristol Bay Foundation

08/21/2026

Bristol Bay Foundation staff will be in Togiak tomorrow, August 22, for the Bristol Bay Native Corporation shareholder informational meeting. We can't wait to connect with the community and visit with friends and family, so make sure to stop by and say hi! The meeting starts at noon at the Togiak School.

08/19/2026

Ready to be chic? Apply for our Higher Education Scholarship* or the third-quarter Career-Focused Vocational Education (CFVE) Scholarship! Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

✔️ Be a BBNC shareholder or direct lineal descendant
✔️ Be enrolled in, or planning to enroll in, a full or part-time vocational education program (CFVE Scholarship)
✔️ Be pursuing a four-year or advanced degree and enrolled in at least one 3-5 credit class (Higher Education Scholarship)
✔️ Have a high school diploma or GED
✔️ Have a GPA of 2.0 or higher

Submit your application through the myBBNC.net portal by Friday, October 16, at 5pm Alaska Standard Time. Questions? Contact Scholarship & Grants Program Manager Joanie Fullwood at [email protected] or visit our website to learn more: https://www.bristolbayfoundation.org/scholarships

* 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐄: The Higher Education Scholarship funds the 2027 spring semester 𝐎𝐍𝐋𝐘. Students currently receiving our full academic year scholarship are ineligible.

08/18/2026

BBNC is hiring a Culture Camp Manager in Anchorage!

BBNC is hiring a Culture Camp Manager based in Anchorage!

The Culture Camp Manager assumes overall leadership of planning and implementing the BBNC Culture Camp program, from developing BBNC camp facilities, coordinating site preparation/construction, conducting outreach and engagement, curriculum planning, identifying and selecting appropriate staff, and all travel/supplies/logistics.

Read the full job description and apply here: tinyurl.com/mpek5e9m

08/18/2026

We are so honored to do the work we do and have the opportunity to support our shareholders and descendants.

Happy National Nonprofit Day!

Today we celebrate the Bristol Bay Foundation's work to promote education for our people and preserve the cultural heritage of Bristol Bay.

Chin'an, quyanaa, quyana, and thank you to the BBF staff for all you do!

08/17/2026

The fireweed grows taller this time of year, and we all know what that means. Welcome students, teachers, and families to another school year! Whether you are headed into your senior year of high school or college, starting kindergarten, or close to finishing a vocational tech program, we wish you the best. We are proud to support our Bristol Bay students through our scholarship program and our work in supporting education initiatives in-region.

Good luck to all this year, and share your back-to-school photos in the comments below!

08/15/2026

Looks like our TC2H Program Manager, McKinley, enjoyed himself at the Bristol Bay Historical Society Museum's Family Heirloom Preservation Workshop on Wednesday in Naknek. The workshop was partially funded with a BBF Cultural Heritage Grant. We're glad McKinley—and the rest of the participant—enjoyed themselves!

08/15/2026

How high can you count?

08/14/2026

Since its inception, part of Bristol Bay Foundation's mission has been to help Bristol Bay students achieve their educational goals, whether in college or through vocational training.

You can help support our mission by purchasing a ticket or two (or more!) in our annual fall raffle. Tickets cost $20 each or 6 for $100 and come with the chance to win one of five prize packages, including two round-trip tickets anywhere Alaska Airlines flies.

Buy your tickets and learn more about the prizes at the link below; winners will be drawn at the BBNC shareholder meeting on Saturday, October 3 (need not be present to win).

Permit #1869

https://secure.qgiv.com/for/2026bristolbayfoundation-fallraffle/event/bbf2026/?utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv2_a1demo0czxqr04

08/13/2026

We're in Palmer today with BBNC! Come say hi 👋 ✨

BBNC is excited to meet with shareholders in Palmer on August 13. Our team will be available to help with paperwork, career resources, and other services! Street parking is available, with additional parking on South Bonanza Street.

Questions? Contact Mandy Clark at [email protected] or (907) 278-3602.

08/11/2026

Bristol Bay Foundation staff will be traveling to Naknek, Dillingham, and Chignik Bay this week. Make sure you stop by and say hi!