Kootznoowoo CARES Applications to Open on October 1st

Kootznoowoo CARES Applications to Open on October 1st

When Congress passed the CARES Act and it was signed into law in March 2020, $8 billion was set aside for tribal entities, which included nearly half a billion dollars for Alaska Native Corporations. Shortly afterwards, several Lower 48 tribes filed a lawsuit...
KPFST Announces October 2021 Distribution

KPFST Announces October 2021 Distribution

The Trustees of the Kootznoowoo Permanent Settlement Trust (KPFST) announce that the October 1, 2021 distribution from KPFST will be in the amount of $2.78 per trust unit. Income to the Trust is averaged over a five-year period for purposes of calculating distribution...
Nadja Kookesh Promoted to VP at Goldbelt

Nadja Kookesh Promoted to VP at Goldbelt

Kootznoowoo shareholder Nadja Kookesh was promoted this past June to the position of Vice President of Human Resources at Goldbelt, Inc. “The title of Vice President shows the importance of Nadja’s work and the level of seniority her position holds,” said McHugh...
Albert Howard Appointed to the Board of Directors

Albert Howard Appointed to the Board of Directors

Kootznoowoo, Inc. announces that Matthew A. Kookesh has resigned from his position on the Board of Directors. Mr. Kookesh informed the Board on July 3, 2021, via email of his intent to step down. In 2020, he was re-elected to the Board after having previously served...

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.