Serving the Native Communities of the Chugach Region

Request for Services Policy

Request for Services Policy - March 1, 2014

Chugachmiut often receives requests for support, sponsorship, promotion and/or assistance for various activities. In accordance with a Chugachmiut Board of Director policy, requests must be made through the tribal council

Valdez Native Tribe Hosts Sea Otter Pelt Sewing Classes -

Valdez Native Tribe hosted a sea otter pelt sewing class the week of December 16, 2013. This has been an annual event dating back to at least 2005. John Boone,

In Memoriam: Raphael Terry Dumont - August 27, 2013

Raphael Terry Dumont “Ataaka / Raphadeelio”January 27, 2013—August 18, 2013 Raphael was very smart: he learned fast and enjoyed it. He was loving: he loved hugs and kisses. He was

Sugt’stun Immersion Camp in Port Graham [+] - August 25, 2013

Ten campers at the June language immersion camp gave a resounding “YES! I will return to camp next year.” Sugt’sturllinaq Nupuglluta: We Only Speak Sugt’stun, was developed by the Chugachmiut

Heritage grant successes - July 23, 2013

In October of 2012 Chugachmiut launched the Heritage Mini Grant program to help communities fund activities in Alaska Native arts and culture. Most recipients are wrapping up or have completed

Susan LaBelle to be honored by UAA - July 22, 2013

The University of Alaska Anchorage Alumni Association announced that Susan LaBelle will be honored at its fourth annual Green & Gold Gala to be held September 28 in Anchorage. “There

Anchorage building getting upgrades -

Chugachmiut is making upgrades and maintenance improvements to the interior and exterior of its Anchorage office. Much of this work is capitol improvement necessary to retain and, hopefully, increase the

Kilann Tanape keeps going - July 21, 2013

Kilann Tanape of Nanwalek ran this summer’s Mayor’s Midnight Sun Marathon in Anchorage. Her first full marathon, Kilann completed the 26.6 miles in 6 hours and 20 minutes. In March

Head Start Screening in Nanwalek and Port Graham - July 20, 2013

Child Find, a developmental screening for infants through preschoolers, took place in Nanwalek and Port Graham on September 17 and 18. The screening is done by the Kenai Peninsula Borough

Behavioral Health Update - July 19, 2013

Look for some new faces in your community as dedicated and experienced behavioral health staff come on board at Chugachmiut. Michael Horton, Behavioral Health Clinical Manager, who started work in

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Heritage Preservation

Llangarlluni: Becoming Aware

Our vision is to revitalize the traditional Chugach Native culture and language. The goal is to make Sugpiaq/ Eyak history and heritage a part of the regular school curriculum with support and direction from our Elders’ traditional ecological knowledge (TEK).