Fall 2025 Nupuat Newsletter - September 30, 2025
The changing seasons remind us how much we grow together as a region and as a people. In this Fall 2025 edition of the Nupuat Newsletter, we celebrate the work, stories, and voices that keep our communities strong. From youth programs and cultural learning to health services and firefighting updates, each page reflects the dedication of those who continue to serve and uplift the Chugach Region.
Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll find inside:
- Career Opportunities
- Tribal Education Committee Summit
- ACE: Empowering Youth, Strengthening Culture
- Identity Project Classes Kick Off
- Firefighting Season Update
- Health Services Division News
- Llangarwik Recovery Camp
- Scholarship and Vocational Support
- Housing Improvement Program
- Community Submission
- Chugach Regional Writers – And So I Rise by Mandy Wood
- Employee Spotlights – Amanda Sanchez, Dale & Sheryl Lloyd, Kassie Klemm, and Shelah Grimes
📸 About the Cover
This edition’s cover highlights the inaugural Tribal Education Committee (TEC) Summit, held in August and themed Learning in Ceremony & Cultural Sovereignty. The two-day retreat brought together TEC members, staff, and facilitators for ceremony-based learning, cultural activities, and collaborative planning to strengthen tribal education across the region.
Front row (left to right): Kanisha Tiedeman, Priscilla Evans, Carolyn Crowder, Gail Evanoff, Betty McIntosh, Diane Selanoff, Paul McDonogh
Back row (left to right): Haley Burnett, Millie Taylor, Naomi McMullen, Dannielle Malchoff, Kameron Perez-Verdia (Alaska Humanities Forum), Brandon Moonin, Steve Kashevarof, Anastasia Thiele-Scheele, Heather Sauyaq Gordon, Polly Carr (Alaska Humanities Forum)
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