Mug Up with BBNC

In this episode, we sit down with BBNC Shareholder Development team members Buchi Lind and Kaitlyn Odman to explore how the BBNC Internship Program is opening doors for shareholders and their families. Through the conversation, they share how the program helps participants build professional skills, explore new career paths, and gain valuable experience, while also breaking common misconceptions. Kaitlyn reflects on her own journey from BBNC intern to full-time employee, offering a firsthand look at the lasting impact the program can have.

In this episode of Mug Up with BBNC, we sit down with BBNC Vice President of Operations and shareholder Polly Watson as she shares her career journey from joining BBNC through its On-the-Job Training Program to becoming Vice President of Operations. She reflects on embracing new opportunities, continuing her education, and how taking one step at a time helped shape her career.

Join us for a special video episode with shareholder author Barbara Jacko Atwater, as she shares a sukdu ("story" in Dena'ina) and reflects on her journey as a writer. Inspired by her Uncle Walter, Barbara discusses what led her to write Walter's Story and reads the Dena'ina children's books she co-wrote with her son, Ethan: How Raven Got His Crooked Nose and Chia and the Fox Man. Through these stories, she celebrates the Dena'ina language and the tradition of sharing stories across generations.

Click here to visit Barbara and Ethan's Amazon Storefront.

In this episode, guest host Bailee Olson sits down with Dillingham High School athlete Alora Wassily to talk about life on the mat and what wrestling means to her. Together, they dive into the dedication behind training, the highs and challenges of competition, and how the sport is growing for girls in Bristol Bay.

In this episode of Mug Up with BBNC, we sit down with shareholder Clemens "Clem" Grunert, a lifelong commercial fisherman from Chignik Lagoon. Clem shares stories from decades on the water, from his first boat to the realities of modern commercial fishing, along with the lessons and wisdom he's gained along the way.

Check out these photos shared with us during our visit with Clem: bbnc.canto.com/b/U0305

Join us as we sit down with BBNC shareholder and Director of Energy for the Igiugig Village Council, Jon Salmon. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the work behind Igiugig’s renewable energy efforts and explore the realities, challenges, and opportunities of developing sustainable energy solutions in rural Alaska.

In this episode, we sit down with shareholder and President and CEO of Choggiung Limited, Cameron Poindexter.

Cameron shares how taking opportunities guided his journey to where he is today and offers a thoughtful perspective on how being open to new experiences can open doors and inspire future generations.

In this episode we sit down with shareholder Brenda King ofChignik Lake!

Brenda reflects on the lessons she learned from leaving home and returning as an adult, sharing stories about life, community, and subsistence.

Click here to watch Brenda introduce us to Chignik Lake!

Join us as we sit down with Elder June Tracey as she reflects on creating a home in Nondalton, raising her family, and passing down our Native way of life. From stories of growing up in the village to her deep connection to the land and waters, this conversation is a reminder that home is more than a place — it’s who we are.

Join us for a conversation with Elders Mark Hiratsuka Jr. and Virgie Lockett on growing up in Ekuk, navigating change, and finding identity through family, culture, and community.