Our Mission
Azachorok Incorporated is a for-profit ANCSA Village corporation that invests in sustainable business opportunities for the benefit of shareholders while preserving traditional our subsistence culture and values.
"We believe in creating a better tomorrow for our shareholders and community through economic and social opportunities. We also envision our communities living healthy subsistence lifestyles. We balance making profits, seeking opportunities and increasing shareholders value."
Loren Peterson
Chairman & PresidentPeter Andrews
Vice ChairmanAnita Andrews
SecretaryShirley Kowchee
TreasurerArlene Landlord
Assistant SecretaryMarlene Flynn
DirectorHeather Polty
Director
About Us:
Azachorok Inc. is one of the Alaska Native village corporations created by the U.S. Congress in 1971 under the provisions of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA), settling land ownership disputes between the federal government, the State of Alaska and the indigenous land owners.
A proactive and flourishing village corporation in the Western Alaska region and headquartered in Mountain
Village, Alaska, Azachorok serves approximately 493
shareholders. Azachorok provides advocacy on behalf of
the shareholders and their families in the Kusilvak
region.
Realizing the Kusilvak region endures the largest
socio-economic challenges in the state, Azachorok board and staff are working to address corporate and tribal interests that would elevate the status of the region.
Azachorok's work is to increase profits on operations
to provide dividends and provide financial security for
shareholders so that they can continue in subsistence lifestyles and remain resilient in culture and identity.
Azachorok collaborates with local entities to support sustainable economic opportunities, land
stewardship, and providing critical infrastructure for the
community of Mountain Village.
Azachorok operates a heating fuel company in Mountain
Village, Alaska and a military contracting company in
Palmdale, California.
Azachorok is working to diversify businesses and investments to build a profitable corporation while investing in the shareholder
communities for the continued increase in quality of life
in our communities.