Goldbelt’s Strength Exists in Our Ability to Support Our Shareholders
Knowledge flows into shareholders’ lives from many vantage points; education can take the form of personal enrichment classes that connect us to our identity through cultural exposure, an architectural design externship that immerses us in place, or a degree in business, anthropology, or construction technology. From whatever source the learning flows, the pathway toward growth is supported through the Haa Latseen Scholarships Program. Goldbelt’s suite of benefits is designed to aid shareholders throughout their lives as they pursue career goals as well as opportunities for cultural understanding and personal enrichment. Goldbelt wants to serve as a conduit for shareholder wellbeing by facilitating economic, personal, and cultural growth.
For summer intern and scholarship recipient, Hudson Tripi, learning is motivated by design, place, culture, and his ancestral home. During his summer 2026 externship with MRV Architects, Tripi worked on a portfolio project to reimagine the Auke Bay Ferry Terminal. His renderings drew inspiration from cultural touchpoints such as regalia, while also being responsive to the surrounding natural environment. The walls of his design followed the shoreline of the bay with strategically placed walls of glass to take advantage of Juneau’s beauty. He wanted the design to capture the deep importance of the ferry line to connect small Alaska Native communities, especially as a link between people in rural areas.
Tripi’s design aspired to create a functional transportation structure that also moved people as artwork. He envisioned the structure as art that recognizes maritime travel, honors the history of ferries, but also harkens back to original modes of transportation such as canoeing. Ultimately, he wanted to pay respect to ancestors and the land at Auke Bay. His work is a wonderful example of how scholarship support can help shareholders grow as professionals while grounding that growth in cultural knowledge, community, connection, and respect for place.
His path reflects the promise made by the creation of Alaska Native Corporations under Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act — to support the people who support our community to build the foundation of economic self-sufficiency. Our goal is not to prescribe how shareholders should learn, but rather to help create access to the avenues of learning that interest individuals. Whether a shareholder is earning a degree or building a professional portfolio, Goldbelt wants to be part of the growth that is right for their stage of life.
In 2025, the Haa Latseen Scholarships Program awarded more than $410,000 across 296 scholarships, supporting shareholders through higher education, vocational training, non-degree enrichment, and youth extracurricular activities. These investments reflect Goldbelt’s commitment to creating opportunities that strengthen shareholders today while building skills, confidence, and cultural connection for generations to come.
Goldbelt’s strength comes from our shareholders, Haa Latseen: Our Strength.