About

Minto Development Corporation, “MDC,” was formed in 2003 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Seth De Ya Ah Corporation under the Alaska Native Settlement Claims Act (ANCSA) as a Village Corporation for the federally recognized Native Village of Minto, Alaska, incorporated in 1939 under the Indian Reorganization Act.

MDC is a for-profit subsidiary of Seth De Ya Ah Corporation, the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) Village corporation for the federally recognized Native Village of Minto. Seth De Ya Ah Corporation strives to preserve and protect its shareholders’ culture, heritage, lands, and social and economic development—at the same time, building for a sustainable corporate future by educating its youth and taking care of the Village elders.

Based in Fairbanks, Alaska, MDC’s motto is “Breaking Trails for Future Generations.” We’re committed to growing with innovative, profitable, and diversified entities and services that are breaking trails for future generations in a global marketplace. MDC’s mission is to provide a direct or indirect benefit to Seth De Ya Ah Corporation and nurture a vibrant, healthy, economically self-reliant community for future generations.

MDC is governed by an experienced five member Board of Directors elected from the Seth De Ya Ah Corporation Board of Directors to serve 3 year terms on staggered rotations. The Board, management and staff understand that we are building for today’s sustainability and tomorrow’s economic independence with values steeped in Minto’s culture, “Transparency, Trust, Respect and Accountability govern our actions.”

As you explore our website, you’ll see that MDC is truly “breaking trails for future generations” in a global marketplace. Be a part of our team.