Our Shareholders
Gana-A'Yoo, Limited, and all subsidiary companies, were established for the benefit of our shareholders. We strive to increase economic opportunities and to recognize the important role we play in the community. Our commitment is to enrich the lives of our people through increased economic development, employment and educational opportunities, and responsible resource management.
GYL CARES Assistance Program
If you are a Gana-A'Yoo shareholder, 18 years of age or older, who has experienced negative financial impacts due to COVID-19, you may qualify for cash assistance through the CARES Assistance Project. The program provides eligible shareholders funding up to $1,448.
The Program provides a one-time payment to eligible Gana-A'Yoo shareholders who have extra expenses and/or loss of income related to the COVID-19 pandemic between March 1, 2020, and December 31, 2021, that has not been paid by or reimbursed by any other Alaska Native Corporation, CARES Act Program or any other federal, state, tribal, or local government.
The Cares Assistance Program is funded through the corporation's allocation of Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding and will provide cash assistance directly to eligible Gana-A'Yoo shareholders who have experienced negative financial impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic.
WHO IS THE CARES ASSISTANCE PROJECT FOR?
To qualify, you must be:
A Gana-A'Yoo shareholder; AND
Negatively impacted financially by the COVID-19 pandemic
APPLICATION DETAILS
The application period opens at 11 AM, AKDT, October 5, 2021, and you may apply through Tuesday, November 30, 2021, 5 PM, AKST deadline.
To be eligible, you do not need to live in the Gana-A'Yoo Region or the state of Alaska; Cares Assistance Program funds are available to ALL shareholders who meet certain criteria, regardless of where they live.
The application is available for download here, or for pick up at our Anchorage or Galena offices. We also have village liaisons to help in each community: Kimberley Bower in Nulato, Sharon Nollner in Galena, Tommy Neglaska in Kaltag, and Vera Lestenkof in Koyukuk. Please practice safe COVID-19 protocol by wearing a mask and social distancing when possible.
If you need assistance filling out the application, contact Gana-A'Yoo, Limited at 907-569-9599, 888-656-1606, or email info@ganaayoo.com.
Applications can be submitted via
Mail: 1001 E. Benson Blvd., Suite 201 Anchorage, Alaska 99508
Email: info@ganaayoo.com
Fax: 907-569-9699
Download the GYL CARES Assistance Program application here.
Download the GYL CARES Assistance Program FAQ sheet here.
GYL Shareholder Opinion Survey
All shareholders have been mailed a final shareholder opinion survey to provide you with another opportunity to share your views on opening enrollment. Your feedback on this issue is important in our decision process. The deadline to complete your survey is November 19, 2021. Shareholders who return their survey by mail or complete their survey online by the deadline will be entered into a prize drawing of one $1,000, two $250, and three $100 cash prizes!
The online survey can be found at www.dittmanresearch.com/ganaayoo. Once you have clicked on the link, you will be prompted to enter a password to complete the survey. At the bottom of the postcard you received with your packet there is a password to complete the online survey. If you have misplaced your postcard, please contact Dittman Research at info@dittmanresearch.com or 907-243-3345.
GYL Shareholder Census
As your village corporation, we are always interested in learning more about our shareholders and descendants, especially during these recent times when we were unable to gather in person for Shareholder Information events. This census is to gather information from current shareholders to better understand the potential number of eligible descendants if Gana-A’Yoo was to open enrollment. The information provided will also be helpful in identifying and creating future opportunities and programs for shareholders and descendants. The census form can be downloaded here and returned at one of the options below:
Mail: 1001 E. Benson Blvd., Ste. 201, Anchorage, AK 99508.
Fax: 907.569.9699
Email: info@ganaayoo.com
1st pop-up prize winner: Christa Theresa Silas
2nd pop-up prize winner: Charlotte M Gowan
$500 prize winner: Walter James Stickman
$500 prize winner: Cheryl Robin Neglaska
2021 Dividend
The Gana-A'Yoo Settlement Trust Board of Trustees approved the Gana-A'Yoo Settlement Trust (GST) distribution amount of $7.47 per unit (share), or $747.00 per 100 shares. This non-taxable distribution will be issued on Thursday, April 29, 2021 by direct deposit or mail.
For more information please contact Gana-A'Yoo, Limited at 907-569-9599 or toll free at 888-656-1606.
Updating your record with Shareholder Record
If you have a stock will dated in the past 5 years, you will be entered into our annual stock drawing.
All stock wills must be notarized or certified by the postmaster and signed by you.
If you would like to gift stock to someone, please complete the Gifting Stock Application.
If you would like to change your name or address, please complete the Shareholder Records Change Form.
If you would like to have direct deposit or update your direct deposit please compete the Direct Deposit Form.
Bad Address List
Newsletters, annual reports, proxies, surveys, and other items are included as mail pieces. It is important that your mailing address and other contact information is kept current to receive important information from Gana-A'Yoo, Limited.
The following shareholders need to update their information with Gana-A'Yoo, Limited. If you are on the list, please contact us at 907-569-9599 or toll free at 888-656-1606.
Please note that address updates can only be made by contacting the shareholder relations department directly.
WHERE ARE YOU? Current information is requested for the following shareholders:
Allen W Agnes Sr.
Nathan Angel
Susan A Barrington
Robert Becker
Megan Brown
Ronda J Brown
Duane Burnham
Walter Carlo
Jackie Davis
Thomas T. Debo
Melissa Diaz
Dwayne Drake II
Norman Drake
Tyler Drake
Lloyd T Esmailka
Albert Evans
Nicolas R George
Adam Goodwin
Toby Hower
Arlene Ivanoff
Chaianne Kakaruk
Patrick Kennedy Jr
Rose Kennedy
Frances Kriska
Jeremiah J. Lauesen
Leann Madros
Lisa D Madros
Laila McArdle
Timothy McArdle Jr.
Timothy McArdle Sr.
Jordan L Neglaska
Edith Nicholas
Victor W Nicholas
Marie Nickoli
Jason Nollner
Julius Oprenov
Kyra Oprenov
Crystal J. Palmer
Erin E Patsy
Gisele Peters
Jean V Richey
Arthur J Roberts
Natalie R Sam
Curtis K. Semaken
Shirley A. Sieting
Alexander B. Solomon
Terry L Solomon
Billy P. Solomon
Alphonse EM Stockton
Luann Strickland
Sommer R Stickman
Lillian V Williams
Ruth M. Williams
Madison R.M. Williams Anderson