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Calivika Shareholder Directory

Impact to Shareholders

Theresa Mike (middle), pictured with her husband and daughter, is an Alaska Native artist from Kotlik who joined the Calivika Shareholder Directory as .

Two years ago, ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ Corporation announced the creation of the , a website featuring businesses owned by ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ Shareholders, Descendants and their spouses.

Calivika [cha-LEE-wee-kah or cha-LEE-vee-kah] is a Yup’ik word for “my workplace.â€

Creating the website was envisioned as a way to fulfill ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµâ€™s strategic goals which include increasing Shareholder benefits, employment, education and development opportunities; and promoting in-Region economic development and partnerships.

The site now features approximately 100 diverse listings—artists, bakers, health professionals, real estate agents and much more!

Reflecting on Calivika’s two-year anniversary, we asked the individuals who listed their businesses for feedback on the website, including their recommendations on making it better.

Recent changes

When we asked for feedback, we heard from many individuals that they love our in the newsletter and social media and would like us to publish more of them. We also heard that they loved the website’s simple layout.

In late 2024, we considered all of the input we received from businesses and implemented some changes to the website. The changes include:

  • An option to list the business owner’s name
  • Simplified instructions for how to update a listing
  • A page featuring the we’ve published in previous newsletters
  • Updating the eligibility for the directory to include 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations chartered by at least one eligible individual

We encourage everyone to review the Calivika website for options to purchase goods and services from Shareholder business owners or create your own listing!

Click the button to view Shareholder-owned businesses or create your own listing in our Calivika Business Directory