Kootznoowoo Acquires Stone Lion, LLC.

Kootznoowoo Acquires Stone Lion, LLC.

Kootznoowoo, Inc. is pleased to announce that it has acquired Stone Lion Environmental, LLC, a highly specialized environmental science and restoration company based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This acquisition supports Kootznoowoo’s long-term goals of making...
2024-25 Angoon Youth Work at Turn Point Summary

2024-25 Angoon Youth Work at Turn Point Summary

This summary was prepared by Seth Bader. See Stories Youth Education Programs Manager Since the Spring of 2024, Kootznoowoo has prioritized supporting youth learning about and taking leadership in documenting and sharing about the Thayer Creek Hydroelectric Project....
KCEF Scholarship Recipients Announced

KCEF Scholarship Recipients Announced

The Kootznoowoo Cultural & Educational Foundation (KCEF) is proud to announce their 2025–26 Higher Education Scholarship recipients. Funding for these scholarships is funded by Kootznoowoo, Inc. Congratulations to: Armando DeAsis, Kansas University Emma Hassman,...
Understanding Shareholder Hire Preference

Understanding Shareholder Hire Preference

One of the foundational pillars of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) was to create economic opportunities for Alaska Native people. A part of this legislation is the responsibility of Alaska Native Corporations (ANCs) to provide jobs and provide benefits...
Kootznoowoo Wraps Summer Intern Program

Kootznoowoo Wraps Summer Intern Program

This summer, Kootznoowoo, Inc. saw the successful completion of new internship programs including a corporate program for college and vocational students. These internships are in alignment with the corporation’s commitment to creating career development opportunities...

Ralph “Chico” Bierely

K-Plaza Maintenance Manager

Chico serves as a jack-of-all-trades for the corporation. His main responsibility is overseeing the maintenance and upkeep of the K-Plaza building. However, he provides additional support when needed on a variety of projects. He is based in Juneau.