Shareholder Glossary & ANCSA Terms
Educational reference guide defining corporate governance terms, stock classifications, distribution rules, and cultural land stewardship practices.
ANCSA (Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act)
Enacted by the U.S. Congress in 1971, ANCSA extinguished aboriginal land claims in Alaska in exchange for $962.5 million and 44 million acres of land, creating 13 regional Alaska Native corporations, including Ahtna, Incorporated.
Ahtna Nene
The traditional homeland of the Ahtna Athabascan people spanning over 28,000 square miles in the Copper River watershed of East-Central Alaska.
Class L Stock
A voting class of Ahtna stock established for eligible Alaska Native lineal descendants of original shareholders who were born after December 18, 1971.
Settlement Trust
The Ahtna HWT Settlement Trust established to provide tax-advantaged financial distributions, educational benefits, and long-term financial security for shareholders.
Section 7(i) & 7(j) Revenue Sharing
Provisions under ANCSA requiring regional corporations to share 70% of net revenues derived from timber and subsurface natural resources (7(i)) with all 12 regional corporations, which then distribute portions (7(j)) to village corporations and at-large shareholders.
PATH Program (Providing Alaska Native Talent & Opportunity)
Ahtna's workforce development initiative providing shareholder preference hiring, career mentoring, internships, and technical apprenticeships.
Walter Charley Memorial Scholarship
An educational grant program honoring Elder Walter Charley, providing financial aid for undergraduate, graduate, and vocational degree programs.
Customary & Traditional Use (C&T)
The historical and ongoing practice of harvesting fish, wildlife, berries, and plant resources on traditional homelands for family and community nourishment.
MyAhtna Portal
The official online shareholder account portal (myahtna.com) for managing stock records, direct deposit setup, address changes, and dividend tax statements.
Manage Your Stock Records on MyAhtna
Update address, set up direct deposit, and view dividend tax statements.