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.

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.

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Nupuat is a quarterly publication of Chugachmiut, the tribal not-for-profit organization serving the Alaska Native peoples of the Chugach Region. If you need to update your mailing address, please email us at media@chugachmiut.org.

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To submit ideas, articles, stories, poetry, and pictures for use in the Nupuat, please email media@Chugachmiut.org along with a short bio of yourself. Call for submissions.

Announcing the Spring 2026 Edition of the Chugachmiut Nupuat Newsletter! ​

We’re excited to share the latest edition of Nupuat, Chugachmiut’s quarterly newsletter! ​ This issue is packed with updates, stories, and opportunities that highlight the incredible work happening across the Chugach Region. From career openings to cultural initiatives, there’s something for everyone to explore. ​

Inside This Edition:

• Career Opportunities
• Wildland Firefighting Jobs
• Ukut Ilanka Parents as Teachers
• Scholarship Opportunities
• Multi-Benefit Fuel Breaks Study
• Adventure Therapy Camp
• Llangarwik Recovery Camp
• Housing Improvement Program
• Chugach Region Language Summit
• Health Services Division News
• Chugach Regional Writers
• Employee Spotlights – Beth Kinegak & Jacob Talbert

About the Cover: Elders, youth, educators, and language bearers gather during the 2026 Chugach Region Language Summit to strengthen and celebrate the Sugt’stun and dAXunhyuu (Eyak) languages and expand the circle of language learning. Photo by Bjørn Olson.

Stay connected with Chugachmiut and learn more about how we’re working together to strengthen our communities, celebrate our culture, and create opportunities for the future. ​

For questions or submissions for the next edition, contact us at media@chugachmiut.org. ​

Read the full Nupuat Newsletter below.

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Announcing the Winter 2025 Edition of the Chugachmiut Nupuat Newsletter! ​

We’re excited to share the latest edition of Nupuat, Chugachmiut’s quarterly newsletter! ​ This issue is packed with updates, stories, and opportunities that highlight the incredible work happening across the Chugach Region. From career openings to cultural initiatives, there’s something for everyone to explore. ​

Inside This Edition: ​

• Career Opportunities
• Christmas Card Design Contest Winners ​
• Identity Project Classes Kick Off ​
• 477 Program Support ​
• Head Start News ​
• Nunaka: My Village Updates ​
• Wave Energy Work in the Chugach Region ​
• Realty Department Updates ​
• Litnaurwik Department of Education News ​
• Scholarship Opportunities
• Health Services Division News ​
• Chugach Regional Writers ​
• Employee Spotlights – Amanda Mendoza, Andria Semmler & Julia Greenfield

Stay connected with Chugachmiut and learn more about how we’re working together to strengthen our communities, celebrate our culture, and create opportunities for the future. ​

For questions or submissions for the next edition, contact us at media@chugachmiut.org. ​

View previous editions. To share your ideas, articles, stories, poetry, or pictures, please email media@chugachmiut.org. The submission deadline is Friday, February 27, 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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Chugachmiut’s Nupuat Newsletter Summer Edition is available!

Topics in the Nupuat Newsletter

• Career Opportunities
• Rural Human Services Program Participants
• 2025 Firefighting Season Begins
• VPSO Program
• Exploring Energy from the Ocean’s Waves
• Chugach Regional Writers – Sand by Nancy Yeaton
• Community Submission
• Chugachmiut Regional Health Center Grand Opening
• Health Services Division News
• Realty Department Services
• Employee Spotlights

📸About the Cover: Chugachmiut Board Members Nanci Robart, Fran Norman (Chair), and Arne Hatch joined us for the grand opening of the Chugachmiut Regional Health Center in Seward (Qutekcak). Thank you to everyone who joined us in Seward on April 21. Photo by Angela Gonzalez.

Nupuat is a quarterly publication of Chugachmiut, the tribal not-for-profit organization serving the Alaska Native peoples of the Chugach Region. If you need to update your mailing address, please email us at media@chugachmiut.org.

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Chugachmiut Nupuat Newsletter – Recent Editions

Chugachmiut’s Nupuat Newsletter Spring Edition is available!

Topics in the Nupuat Newsletter

• Career Opportunities
• Legacy of Chief Patrick N. Norman
• Grants Highlights
• Housing Improvement Program
• VPSO Program
• Realty Department Services
• Scholarship and Vocational Support
• REAL ID Deadline Approaches
• Chugach Region Language Summit
• Health Services Division News
• National Nutrition Month
• Employee Spotlight – Trudy Valenza
• Chugach Regional Writers
• Community Art Submission
• Scholarship and Vocational Support

📸About the Cover: Elders, youth, and language bearers at the Chugach Region Language Summit held in Anchorage. Photo by Kerry Tasker.

Nupuat is a quarterly publication of Chugachmiut, the tribal not-for-profit organization serving the Alaska Native peoples of the Chugach Region. If you need to update your mailing address, please email us at media@chugachmiut.org.

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Chugachmiut’s Nupuat Newsletter Winter Edition is available!

Topics in the Nupuat Newsletter

• Career Opportunities
• Chugach Regional Writers
• Christmas Card Design Contest Winners
• Community Spotlight – Nicole Norman
• FCC Licenses for Port Graham and Nanwalek
• Fire Crew Tree Cookies
• Fred Meyer Community Rewards
• Health Services Division News
• Jason Williams Appointment
• Mark Hiratsuka Receives ILI Award
• Nunaka Wins an Anthem Award
• Realty Hosted Trust Manager’s Meeting
• Scholarship and Vocational Support

📸About the Cover: Quyanaa to everyone who joined us for the Chenega Health Fair in October! This fall, we enjoyed connecting with community members at health fairs in Nanwalek and Chenega. Photo by Angela Gonzalez.

Nupuat is a quarterly publication of Chugachmiut, the tribal not-for-profit organization serving the Alaska Native peoples of the Chugach Region. If you need to update your mailing address, please email us at media@chugachmiut.org. To submit ideas, articles, stories, poetry, and pictures for use in the Nupuat, please email media@Chugachmiut.org. Call for submissions.

View previous editions here.

Chugachmiut’s Nupuat Newsletter Fall Edition is available!

Topics in the Nupuat Newsletter

• ACE Support
• Career Opportunities
• Christmas Card Design Contest
• Chugach Regional Writers
• Chugachmiut Education Department
• Chugachmiut Youth Summit
• Employee Spotlight – Shannon Nelson
• Firefighting Season Update
• Health Services Division News
• Housing Improvement Program
• Litnaurwik Education Survey
• Llangcarwik Recovery Camp – Kenai
• Realty Department – Probate Process
• Scholarship and Vocational Support
• Self-Esteem Comic Strip
• Teen Wellness Camp
• VPSO Patch Design Call for Art

📸About the Cover: The Chugachmiut Education Department celebrated the culmination of the “Sugpiaq Significant Places, Oral Histories, and Qayaq Building for Kenai Fjords National Park Project” with an Elder’s Gathering in Anchorage. Back (standing left to right): John Moonin, Rhoda Moonin, Charles Moonin, Michael Opheim, Nancy Yeaton, Lars Moonin, Joe Rodrigues (Back), Colette Brantingham, Lillian Elvsaas, and Mark Hiratsuka. Front (left to right): Paul McDonogh, Millie Taylor, Angelina Roehl, Eugenia Moonin, and Haley Hakala. Photo by Robert DeBerry

Nupuat is a quarterly publication of Chugachmiut, the tribal not-for-profit organization serving the Alaska Native peoples of the Chugach Region. If you need to update your mailing address, please email us at media@chugachmiut.org.

View previous editions here.