Frequently Asked Questions

 
 

General Questions

How do I update contact information, gift shares, or change my name?

All contact information updates, name changes, and gift shares are done directly through Bristol Bay Native Corporation.

I am a shareholder of Bay View Inc. Does this automatically make me a tribal member of Ivanof Bay Tribe?

In short, no, being a shareholder of Bay View Inc. (BVI) does not mean that you are a tribal member of Ivanof Bay Tribe. Both are entirely separate entities.

BVI is a for-profit Alaska Native village corporation created in 1971 via the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) and only those who received or were gifted shares in BVI are shareholders.

Ivanof Bay Tribe is a non-profit, federally recognized tribe whose tribal citizenship roll is entirely independent of BVI shareholder status. Many individuals who are BVI shareholders happen to also be Ivanof Bay Tribal citizens but many other BVI shareholders are enrolled in a wide variety of federally recognized tribal communities throughout Alaska and the lower 48.

When ANCSA was enacted in 1971, individuals who were then citizens of Ivanof Bay Tribe were offered the opportunity to register with the newly created regional (BBNC) and/or village (BVI) corporation; those who registered received 100 shares of stock in that respective corporation. So, in this manner original BVI shareholders were citizens of Ivanof Bay Tribe and BVI is still considered the village corporation for Ivanof Bay. However, corporation shares have flowed in many different directions since 1971 as people have married, passed on, gifted shares and moved around and being a current shareholder of BVI is no longer implicitly associated with tribal citizenship in the Ivanof Bay Tribe. This is the case for all ANCSA village corporations.

I’ve just reached out to Bay View Inc. When will I be contacted?

Bay View Inc. will contact you within the next 3-5 business days.

Has Bay View Inc. received COVID-19 related pandemic assistance / funding?

Yes. Bay View Inc. has received funding from the US Treasury to assist in pandemic response and recovery. Bay View Inc. received $101,548.66 from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act legislation in August 2021. Bay View Inc. did not receive funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA); ANCs were not eligible for these funds.

 

Scholarship Program Questions

When is the deadline to submit an application?

The deadline to submit a scholarship application for the 2021/2022 school year is July 9, 2021.

When will I receive the scholarship money if approved?

Scholarship funds will be awarded and sent out the first week of August 2021.

Where can I find a copy of the scholarship application?

Click here for a PDF of the application.

Who do I contact if I have questions about the scholarship program or need assistance filling out the application?

There are three ways you can contact us for assistance.

 

Bereavement Program Questions

How much financial support does Bay View Inc. provide?

Bay View Inc. will provide up to $2,000 to shareholders to assist in financial obligations associated with the loss. Funds will be paid directly to vendors.

What documents do I need to fill out to receive bereavement financial support?

Click here to view a fillable PDF. If you need assistance filling out the documents or have questions, please email us or call us at (907) 344-8252.

How long does it take to receive the bereavement financial support?

Financial support will be paid directly to the vendor within a week of receipt of application.

How do I request bereavement financial support?

There are three ways you can contact us for assistance. There are three ways you can contact us for assistance.