Cama’i. Explore this week’s Money Monday Funding Opportunities newsletter from the Chugachmiut Grant Department! Discover the latest grant opportunities available. If you find a grant you’d like to pursue, please get in touch with us at grants@chugachmiut.org or (907) 562-4155.

NOTE: Grants listed in the newsletter are at least 6 weeks away from deadline to allow adequate time to prepare an application. If you see a grant you would like to pursue or want more information, email us at grants@chugachmiut.org.

ABOUT THE MONEY MONDAY NEWSLETTER

The Money Monday newsletter is a weekly publication by the Chugachmiut Grants Department that highlights funding opportunities that may be relevant to tribes in the Chugach Region. Subscribe by contacting us at grants@chugachmiut.org.

Requesting prescription refills through RASU Pharmacy is now easier.

RASU Pharmacy now offers a refill hotline option that allows you to enter your prescription numbers directly instead of leaving a voicemail.

You can also use the My MobileRx app to request refills, check refill status, and view prescription details.

Two Easy Ways to Request Refills

Call the RASU Pharmacy Refill Hotline

Use the refill hotline to enter the prescription numbers you would like to refill. Before you call, have your prescription number ready. Your prescription number can be found on your medication label.

Use the My MobileRx App

Download the My MobileRx app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.

To set up the app:

1. Enter zip code 99508
2. Select Alaska Native Medical Center
3. Add your prescription by entering your birth date
4. Scan the QR code on your prescription label, or enter your prescription number manually
5. Tap your prescription in the app to view details, check status, or request a refill

Need Help?
Contact your local Chugachmiut Health Services clinic for assistance. Watch a full tutorial here.

Cama’i! We’re excited to announce that the next edition of the Nupuat Newsletter will be published in June 2026, and we’re calling on you to contribute!

What We’re Looking For:

• Updates from your community
• Stories, essays, or poetry
• Suggested topics or feedback

We welcome submissions from Tribal and community members, councils, and employees.

How to Submit:

To share your ideas, articles, stories, poetry, or pictures, please email media@chugachmiut.org. The submission deadline is Friday, May 29, 2026.

Important Note

• While we strive to showcase a diverse range of topics from across the Chugach region, not all submissions may be published.
• Content may be edited for grammar, style, and suitability for our audience.
• By submitting your work, you grant us permission to publish it in the newsletter.

If you miss the cut-off for this quarter, we may consider your submission for the next edition. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.

Nupuat Publishing and Submission Deadlines

• Summer 2026 – June 21 (submission deadline May 29)
• Fall 2026 – September 21 (submission deadline August 28)
• Winter 2026 – December 21 (submission deadline December 4)

Quyanaa & AwA’ahdah for your contributions! We look forward to reviewing your submissions.

Nupuat is a quarterly publication of Chugachmiut, the tribal not-for-profit organization serving the Alaska Native peoples of the Chugach Region. Would you like to subscribe to the newsletter or update your address? Email us at the above address with your name and mailing address.

Previous editions here.

Join the Chugach Region Climate Advisory Council

Chugachmiut and the Chugach Regional Resources Commission invite interested Elders from communities across the Chugach Region to join the Chugach Region Climate Advisory Council. We are seeking Elder representatives from: Port Graham, Nanwalek, Seward, Valdez, Chenega, Tatitlek, and Cordova.

Purpose of the Council

The Climate Advisory Council will help guide regional climate work by sharing knowledge, experiences, and observations about environmental changes across the Chugach Region.

Council goals include:

• Identifying Climate Priorities – Elders will help document current and historical climate impacts through knowledge sharing, stories, and observations. Participation opportunities may include Elder Tea gatherings, Zoom meetings, and trainings focused on environmental changes in local communities and throughout the region.
• Developing a Regional Strategic Plan – The Council will help shape a regional climate strategic plan based on priorities identified for each tribe, supporting future climate resilience and climate change initiatives across the Chugach Region.

Interested in Participating?

Please contact Beks Rumley or Angelina Roehl to complete the required paperwork for participation in Elder Tea gatherings, Zoom meetings, or trainings.

Beks Rumley
Climate Change Coordinator
Chugach Regional Resources Commission
beks@crrcalaska.org

Angelina Roehl
Cultural Heritage & Climate Justice Manager
Chugachmiut
Angelina@Chugachmiut.org
907-334-0119

Please respond by May 22, 2026.

Nunaka: My Village – Where Language Comes to Play has been named a Webby Honoree in the 30th Annual Webby Awards, recognizing excellence in Apps, Software & Immersive experiences for Education, Culture & Learning. This distinction places Nunaka among the top 25% of all entries worldwide.

Nunaka is a free, story-driven educational mobile game that invites children and families into a playful Sugpiaq village world, where Sugt’stun language and cultural learning are part of every adventure. It is designed to support early learning, language development, and school readiness through guided play.

Created in collaboration with Sugpiaq Elders, educators, and community partners, Nunaka brings language and culture to life for young learners and families. We’re grateful to everyone who helped bring this vision to life, especially our partners at Chugachmiut, FableVision, and iThrive Games.

If you haven’t explored Nunaka yet, we invite you to download the free app and experience Sugt’stun language learning through play.

• Apple App Store
• Google Play

Learn more or download Nunaka:

Nunaka: My Village

Cama’i! Chugachmiut’s Adventure Therapy Program is hosting an Adventure Therapy Camp for youth (ages 12–17) this summer in Seward. It’s a chance to get outside, build skills, and connect through supportive activities in a fun, safe environment. Save the date for July 19-25!

It’s open to youth who currently live in Nanwalek, Seward, Port Graham, Chenega, or Tatitlek. Register by July 1.

Adventure Therapy Camp
July 19–25
Miller’s Landing | Seward, Alaska
Who: Ages 12–17
Eligibility: Must currently reside in Nanwalek, Seward, Port Graham, Chenega, or Tatitlek
Provided: Food, travel, lodging, and gear

Interested or have questions?
Becks Jacobs, LPC-S, Behavioral Health Clinician, at BecksJ@chugachmiut.org or (907) 334-0135 (toll-free (800) 478-4155).

Chugachmiut’s Department of Education is seeking speakers and language knowledge holders to participate in a Sugt’stun Panel supporting ongoing language preservation work.

We are looking for individuals who speak Sugt’stun from Lower Cook Inlet or Prince William Sound, and/or those who can read or write in Sugt’stun using 1978, 2000, or 2022 orthographies.

Panel participants will support a variety of projects, including translation, audio recordings, and video recordings, contributing to the continued revitalization and documentation of Sugt’stun.

This is an on-call, as-needed paid opportunity (stipend-based). Participation may take place through Zoom meetings or in-person sessions, depending on project needs.

Deadline to join the panel: April 3, 2026

If you are interested or have questions, please contact:

Angelina Kalunka Roehl
Cultural Heritage & Climate Justice Manager
(907) 562-4155 or (907) 334-0119
education@chugachmiut.org
angelina@chugachmiut.org

Quyanaa, AwA’ahdah, thank you for supporting the strength and future of Sugt’stun.

Chugachmiut Behavioral Health is creating a new Adventure Therapy Program. This program will use outdoor activities, movement, and connection to the land to support mental, emotional, and physical wellness. We invite community members of all ages to submit original artwork to serve as a supporting graphic (icon/illustration) for the Adventure Therapy Program. The selected artwork may appear on outreach materials and the mobile trailer alongside the Chugachmiut logo. It will not replace or serve as an official organizational logo.

Prize

• One (1) winner: One mountain bike

Who Can Enter

• Open to all ages (parent/guardian permission required for minors).
• Entrants must reside in and be an enrolled member of one of the seven Tribes Chugachmiut serves:
  Chenega, Eyak (Cordova), Nanwalek, Port Graham, Qutekcak (Seward), Tatitlek, or Valdez.

Artwork Guidelines

Submitted artwork should:

• Be simple and clear
• Be easy to recognize from a distance
• Be suitable for use on printed materials and the mobile trailer
• Avoid bright or flashy colors

Original Work Requirement

• Submissions must be original and created by the entrant.
• By entering, you confirm you are the creator/owner of the artwork and have the right to grant permissions described in the Artwork Release Form.

How to Submit

Email your entry to becksj@chugachmiut.org with:

• Subject line: Adventure Therapy Program Contest
• Your artwork as a digital file (JPG, PNG, or PDF recommended)
• A completed and signed Artwork Release Form
  • If the entrant is under 18, a parent or guardian must sign the form
• Entries must be received by email by the deadline. Late or incomplete submissions (including missing release form) will not be considered.
• Digital submissions only.
  

Deadline: February 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM AKST

Download the flyer for the contest and the Artist Release Form below.

Cama’i! Help shape job training, skill building, and small business opportunities for people with disabilities. Join our Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation (TVR) Advisory Committee. Each community, please nominate one member and one alternate. Contact us at TVR@chugachmiut.org or 907-562-4155 or 800-478-4155 – toll-free in Alaska for more information.

Does your School District or Village Council administer Native Youth Olympics (NYO) for students in Tatitlek, Chenega, Valdez, Cordova, Port Graham, Seward, or Nanwalek?

Through a new U.S. Department of Education grant, Gwangkumciit’stun Cutmen, Chugachmiut can sponsor student NYO participation during school years 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029, and 2030.

What support may include:

• Student travel to NYO meets
• Coaching (hiring/compensation)
• Local event coordination and related costs

(Specific support will be determined in coordination with each community and the project’s allowable costs.)

Community responsibilities
NYO administrators continue to manage NYO in the community(ies) they support, including hiring coaches and facilitating student travel and logistics. Eligible costs may be supported by the Gwangkumciit’stun Cutmen project.

Interested?
Contact the Litnaurwik Department of Education at education@chugachmiut.org, (907) 562-4155, or (800) 478-4155 (toll-free).