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NOVAGOLD Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial Results

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC. (“NOVAGOLD” or “the Company” (NYSE American, TSX: NG) today released its 2024 first quarter financial results and an update on its Tier One1 gold development project, Donlin Gold, which NOVAGOLD owns equally with Barrick Gold Corporation (“Barrick”).

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC. (“NOVAGOLD” or “the Company” (NYSE American, TSX: NG) today released its 2024 first quarter financial results and an update on its Tier One1 gold development project, Donlin Gold, which NOVAGOLD owns equally with Barrick Gold Corporation (“Barrick”).
  • Details of the financial results for the quarter ended February 29, 2024, are presented in the consolidated financial statements and quarterly report filed on Form 10-Q on April 3, 2024, that is available on the Company’s website at www.novagold.com, on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca, and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov.
  • During the first quarter of 2024, with the support from the owners and the Donlin Gold LLC Board, numerous important activities were conducted.
  • In the first quarter of 2024, Donlin Gold finalized another Shared Values Statement, bringing the total count to 16.

Readout of SBA Administrator Guzman’s Attendance at the 2023 White House Tribal Nations Summit at White House

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Friday, December 8, 2023

WASHINGTON, Dec. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Thursday, December 7, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman , head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s cabinet for America’s 33 million small businesses attended the 2023 White House Tribal Nations Summit to listen to Native American perspectives and learn more about their priorities.

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Thursday, December 7, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman , head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s cabinet for America’s 33 million small businesses attended the 2023 White House Tribal Nations Summit to listen to Native American perspectives and learn more about their priorities.
  • The White House Tribal Nations Summit created an opportunity for the Biden-Harris Administration and Tribal leaders from the 574 federally recognized Tribes to discuss ways the federal government can invest in and strengthen nation-to-nation relationships and foster growth in and support Native American communities.
  • Administrator Guzman also discussed progress made under the Biden-Harris Administration, including a 70% increase in total loans to Native-owned businesses and updates to the SBA Tribal Consultation Policy, recommitting the government-to-government relationship between tribes and the federal government.
  • For follow-up interview requests for Administrator Guzman, please contact Rebecca Galanti at [email protected] .

Expanding Tribal Forest Management to Fight Wildfires Across Shared Boundaries with Federal Lands

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Thousands of miles of shared boundaries with federal agencies compound the risk of wildfire on Indian lands. There are countless examples of wildfires spreading from federal lands onto tribal forests, causing significant economic and ecological losses. These fires regularly pose risks to human life on Indian lands and have resulted in fatalities.

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Thousands of miles of shared boundaries with federal agencies compound the risk of wildfire on Indian lands.
  • There are countless examples of wildfires spreading from federal lands onto tribal forests, causing significant economic and ecological losses.
  • The Tribal Forest Protection Act (TFPA) allows tribes to petition the federal government to perform stewardship activities on their lands next to Indian lands.
  • The ITC also recommends that Congress ask federal judges to weigh the long-term impacts of inaction, like wildfires, versus the short-term impacts of forest management activities when ruling on contested forest management plans.

IT Consulting Company OST is Now Vervint, Signaling Expanded Service and Growth Strategy

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global technology consulting firm OST is now Vervint. For nearly 30 years, the company has supported maturing IT infrastructure and built digital products and experiences for enterprise clients in healthcare, manufacturing and professional services. Today, the company designs and builds digital products, architects and optimizes infrastructure and helps global organizations navigate the rapid pace of digital change by empowering people bridge the gap between digital aspiration and technical accomplishment.

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  • For nearly 30 years, the company has supported maturing IT infrastructure and built digital products and experiences for enterprise clients in healthcare, manufacturing and professional services.
  • "Today, we take the next step in our journey to help our employees and clients reach new levels of success.
  • "Vervint remains committed to delivering excellent service and delighting our clients at every touch point," said Jim VanderMey, Vervint CIO and co-founder.
  • Vervint is a Minority Business Enterprise supporting the preservation and development of Alutiiq culture by doing what it does best every day.

IT Consulting Company OST is Now Vervint, Signaling Expanded Service and Growth Strategy

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, November 1, 2023

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global technology consulting firm OST is now Vervint. For nearly 30 years, the company has supported maturing IT infrastructure and built digital products and experiences for enterprise clients in healthcare, manufacturing and professional services. Today, the company designs and builds digital products, architects and optimizes infrastructure and helps global organizations navigate the rapid pace of digital change by empowering people bridge the gap between digital aspiration and technical accomplishment.

Key Points: 
  • For nearly 30 years, the company has supported maturing IT infrastructure and built digital products and experiences for enterprise clients in healthcare, manufacturing and professional services.
  • "Today, we take the next step in our journey to help our employees and clients reach new levels of success.
  • "Vervint remains committed to delivering excellent service and delighting our clients at every touch point," said Jim VanderMey, Vervint CIO and co-founder.
  • Vervint is a Minority Business Enterprise supporting the preservation and development of Alutiiq culture by doing what it does best every day.

Tanana Chiefs Conference Awarded $35 Million Grant to Bring Broadband to Rural Alaska Villages

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

This week, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) was awarded a $35 million grant to install affordable, reliable high-speed broadband in three underserved TCC communities.

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  • This week, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) was awarded a $35 million grant to install affordable, reliable high-speed broadband in three underserved TCC communities.
  • “The lack of reliable connectivity perpetuates disparities in education, healthcare, economic opportunities and social well-being for our people,” said Brian Ridley, Chief and Chairman, Tanana Chiefs Conference.
  • “USDA Rural Development works alongside Tribes, municipalities, and telecommunication companies to connect remote and rural communities to high-speed internet,” said USDA Rural Development State Director for Alaska Julia Hnilicka.
  • “We’re honored to expand our work with Tanana Chiefs Conference to provide the technical expertise and experience building, operating and maintaining critical broadband infrastructure,” said Kathleen Redmond, Vice President Strategy and Operations, Alaska Communications.

Graphite One Welcomes Strategic Investment from Bering Straits Native Corporation ("BSNC"); Creates Regional & Community Development Program

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Investment builds on $37.5 million Department of Defense award to Graphite One under the U.S. Defense Production Act.

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  • Investment builds on $37.5 million Department of Defense award to Graphite One under the U.S. Defense Production Act.
  • Graphite One and BSNC will partner on continued regional and community development.
  • This is not just an investment in Graphite One, it is a long-term investment in our region.
  • Net proceeds from the investment will be used to support the feasibility study, community investment and general corporate purposes.

Innovation Refunds Enters into Strategic Alliance with Native American Bank to Provide Resources to Alaska Native and Native American Communities

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

Innovation Refunds, a SOC2 Type 1 certified financial solutions provider dedicated to supporting small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), today announced a new collaboration with Native American Bank, N.A.

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  • Innovation Refunds, a SOC2 Type 1 certified financial solutions provider dedicated to supporting small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), today announced a new collaboration with Native American Bank, N.A.
  • Together with Innovation Refunds, Native American Bank can provide SMBs in Tribal nations and Alaska Native Corporations with eligibility resources and support from Innovation Refunds’ network of independent tax professionals with no up-front fees and over 50 payroll and accounting integrations to streamline the filing process.
  • The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) is a tax credit that can provide eligible small and medium-sized employers with a tax refund.
  • As quarterly rollbacks begin to limit ERC claims in the coming months, the Innovation Refunds team aims to serve as a voice of education.

Cape Fox Corporation Awarded as Most Dedicated Alaska Native Corporation

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

Ketchikan, Alaska, Aug. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cape Fox Corporation (CFC) is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

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  • Ketchikan, Alaska, Aug. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cape Fox Corporation (CFC) is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.
  • CFC is recognized this year with a LUXlife Magazine award as the Most Dedicated Alaska Native Corporation in Alaska in the 2023 Hospitality Awards.
  • This is a tremendous honor and recognition of our commitment as an Alaska Native Corporation, but also to our work strengthening our communities, our Shareholders, and the remarkable team behind our success.
  • CFC is proud to be recognized as a dedicated Alaska Native Corporation as we continue to commit ourselves to preserving our past, honoring our present, and embracing our future.

Battelle and Chugach Dynamic Solutions Form U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Mentor-Protégé Joint Venture

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Battelle announced today that it will join Chugach Dynamic Solutions, LLC, an Alaska Native Corporation, in a mentor-protégé venture drawing on the strengths of both organizations to provide superior support to federal customers.

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  • Battelle announced today that it will join Chugach Dynamic Solutions, LLC, an Alaska Native Corporation, in a mentor-protégé venture drawing on the strengths of both organizations to provide superior support to federal customers.
  • Battelle will rely on its wholly owned subsidiary, Battelle Applied Solutions, LLC, to serve as Mentor to Chugach in the newly formed venture called Chugach Battelle Applied Solutions, LLC.
  • Battelle Applied Solutions, LLC provides professional engineering, research, development, test and evaluation to support the nation’s critical and research infrastructure needs.
  • Together Chugach Battelle Applied Solutions, LLC JV will expand both companies offerings to new and expanded federal clients.