The Forestry Department invites Native allotment owners in Nanwalek to a community meeting to review and update the Forest Management Plan.
Attendees are encouraged to share their priorities and ideas for their land. Discussion topics will include:
Your knowledge and input will help shape the future management of your allotment.
Indian tacos will be served!
Announcing the Fall 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.
In this edition:
About the cover: Ready to serve when it matters most, Chugachmiut’s Yukon Fire Crew and Denali Wildland Fire Module reflect the dedication, teamwork, and resilience they bring to wildfire response in Alaska and beyond. Photo by Angela Gonzalez
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.
Cama’i! Chugachmiut’s 2026 Service Booklets have been updated for the communities of Chenega, Nanwalek, Port Graham, Seward (Qutekcak), Valdez, Cordova (Eyak), and Tatitlek.
Each booklet is designed to help beneficiaries learn more about the Chugachmiut services and programs available in their community, along with local and regional resources and helpful contact information. Depending on the community, booklet topics may include services such as Medical Services, Behavioral Health Services, Social Services, Education Services, Birth to Five Services, Land & Trust Services, Public Safety Services, and Tribal Services & Pass-Through Programs.
Because services vary by community, please refer to your community’s booklet for information specific to your area.
View and download the updated service booklet for your community below.
In Service to Our Communities
For questions, please contact Chugachmiut at (907) 562-4155 or toll-free in Alaska at (800) 478-4155.
Cama’i! Chugachmiut’s Higher Education Scholarship application deadline is approaching. Download the Applications for Services application below and fill out the “Higher Education Scholarship” section. Then email it to 477application@chugachmiut.org. The application deadline for the Spring 2027 semester is December 31.
Application for Services – This application includes:
• Child Care
• General Assistance
• Vocational Tuition Assistance
• Higher Education Scholarships
Step into Nunaka: My Village – Where Language Comes to Play.
Watch our latest gameplay video and explore a virtual Sugpiaq village filled with opportunities to hear, learn, and practice the Sugt’stun language.
Designed for children, families, and learners of all ages, Nunaka combines language learning, cultural exploration, and interactive play. Along the way, players can meet village residents, complete activities, and discover traditions inspired by life in the Chugach Region.
Whether you’re learning your first Sugt’stun words or strengthening your connection to language and culture, Nunaka makes learning part of everyday play.
Download Nunaka for free:
Nunaka: My Village was developed by the Chugachmiut Heritage Preservation Program and FableVision in collaboration with Chugachmiut Birth to Five Head Start. Development was made possible through support from the U.S. Department of Education.
Chugachmiut’s Tribal Education Department (CTED) is seeking proposals from experienced education professionals, researchers, consultants, or firms to serve as Principal Investigator and Project Lead for three federally funded education projects.
The selected individual or firm will provide senior intellectual, programmatic, research, evaluation, and project leadership for initiatives focused on Indigenous education, Indigenous pedagogy, Sugt’stun language revitalization, social-emotional and trauma-informed learning, and Indigenous youth community and career development.
The Principal Investigator/Project Lead will work closely with CTED leadership, staff, Tribal partners, school districts, educators, community members, contractors, and federal grant partners. Responsibilities will include federal grant and project leadership, educator development, curriculum and learning design, research and evaluation, academic dissemination, and Tribal education policy and systems development.
Chugachmiut is seeking applicants with substantial experience in education, educational research, curriculum or related fields, including demonstrated experience leading complex federally funded education projects. Knowledge of Indigenous pedagogy, curriculum and instructional design, mixed-methods research and evaluation, and Indigenous data sovereignty and Tribal research governance is also required.
Preference may be given to applicants with experience working directly with Alaska Native Tribes or communities, Tribal education initiatives, Indigenous language education, and U.S. Department of Education grants.
Proposal Deadline: September 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM Alaska Time
Submit proposals and questions to: education@chugachmiut.org
Download the full Request for Proposals below for the complete scope of work, qualifications, submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and contract information.
2035 Seward Highway, Seward, AK 99664
Chugachmiut Regional Health Center (CRHC) is requesting bids from qualified contractors to provide snow plowing and ice management services for the 2026-2027 winter season. The purpose of this Scope of Work is to outline the required services, performance expectations, and bid submission requirements.
The selected contractor will be responsible for providing timely and reliable snow removal, sanding, sand removal and ice control services to ensure safe access to the facility for staff, patients, visitors, emergency responders, and service vendors.
Services will be provided at:
Chugachmiut Regional Health Center
2035 Seward Highway
Seward, AK 99664
Designated service areas include, but are not limited to:
The contractor shall provide snow plowing, snow removal, sanding, sand removal and ice management services as needed throughout the contract term.
The contractor shall provide and maintain all equipment, labor, and materials necessary to complete the required services. Equipment and materials may include, but are not limited to:
All equipment must be in good working condition and appropriate for the site.
The contractor shall:
Each service log shall include and be emailed to CRHC Facilities Manager no later than 1st of the following month
The contract term shall be October 1, 2026 , through April 1, 2027 unless otherwise agreed.
CRHC may request services outside of these dates if weather conditions require additional snow or ice management.
Bidders shall provide a detailed cost breakdown for services. Pricing may include, but is not limited to:
Invoices shall be submitted monthly as agreed upon by CRHC and the selected contractor. Invoices must include detailed service records.
The selected contractor shall:
Bidders must submit the following documents with their bid package:
Incomplete bid packages may not be considered.
Bids may be evaluated based on the following:
CRHC reserves the right to select the bid that best meets the needs of the facility and is not required to select the lowest bid.
CRHC reserves the right to terminate the contract with no prior notice in the event of non-performance, failure to meet agreed-upon standards, failure to maintain required insurance, unsafe work practices, or failure to comply with contract requirements.
| Prepared by: | Tripp LaBrake |
| Title: | Facilities Manager CRHC |
| Date: | 8/20/26 |
Download the Winter Maintenance Bid Sheet:
Download the Scope of Work for Bids:
Chugachmiut Health Services
Chugachmiut is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors for three separate healthcare technology projects.
Chugachmiut seeks qualified vendors to purchase, deliver, install, configure, train, and implement mobile digital X-ray equipment at five clinic locations in the Chugach Region: Seward, Chenega, Nanwalek, Port Graham, and Tatitlek, Alaska.
The scope includes mobile digital X-ray systems, detector panels, accessories, software, secure image transmission capabilities, shipping to road-accessible and remote Alaska communities, installation, training, warranty, maintenance, technical support, and implementation services.
Download RFP #1 – Digital X-Ray Equipment and Implementation here.
Chugachmiut is seeking qualified vendors for the purchase, delivery, installation, configuration, training, and implementation of dental scanning and 3D printing technology at four clinic locations: Seward, Nanwalek, Chenega, and Tatitlek, Alaska, to strengthen dental services throughout the Chugach Region.
The scope includes intraoral scanning systems, dental 3D printing systems, washing and curing equipment, software and licensing, startup materials and supplies, shipping, installation, staff training, warranty, maintenance, technical support, and digital workflow implementation.
Download RFP #2 – Dental Scanning and 3D Printing Equipment and Implementation here.
Chugachmiut is seeking qualified vendors to purchase, deliver, install, configure, calibrate, train, and implement an advanced Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) dental imaging system at one clinic location: the Chugachmiut Regional Health Center in Seward, Alaska.
The scope includes advanced 3D dental imaging equipment, imaging software and workstation, accessories, shipping, installation, calibration and testing, staff training, warranty, maintenance, technical support, and implementation services.
Download RFP #3 – Strengthening Rural Dental Care with Advanced 3D Imaging here.
RFP INFORMATION
Each RFP is a separate procurement. Vendors may submit a proposal for one or both opportunities. Submit separate proposals for each RFP and clearly identify the applicable RFP in each submission.
RFP Issue Date: August 17, 2026
Deadline for Questions: August 31, 2026
Proposal Due Date: September 17, 2026, 5:00 pm – Alaska Time
Interested vendors may obtain the complete RFP by contacting:
Chugachmiut
Attn: Sarah Spanos, Inventory Control Specialist
Email: sarahs@chugachmiut.org
Website: chugachmiut.org
Chugachmiut is a tax-exempt Tribal health organization.
Chugachmiut reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive minor informalities or irregularities, request clarification, and make an award it determines is in the organization’s best interest.
Join us for a family-friendly Suicide Prevention Walk focused on remembrance, hope, and community support.
Location: Branson Pavilion, Seward, Alaska 99664
Participants will walk to the Obihiro Gazebo and take part in a candle-lighting ceremony honoring loved ones. After the walk, stay for a community cookout and time together.
You can also light a candle by your window in remembrance and support.
For more information, call 907-224-2273 or email outreach@sewardhealthcenter.org.
When the Grandview Fire (#204) burned near Sterling in June 2026, years of wildfire-mitigation work helped firefighters protect nearby homes, infrastructure, and natural resources.
Chugachmiut Forestry crews had previously completed a 9.4-acre fuel-reduction project on land owned by Kenai Natives Association. Funded by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the project removed and reduced hazardous vegetation near the powerline corridor, creating an area where firefighters could more safely and effectively respond to a wildfire.
That preparation proved valuable during the Grandview Fire. As suppression crews worked to contain the blaze, the treated area helped limit available fuels and provided a strategic location for firefighting operations. Retardant was applied near the fuel break and the active fire, and crews constructed a dozer line to further restrict the fire’s movement.
The Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection reported that reduced vegetation along the broader interagency fuel break helped slow the fire’s spread, gave firefighters a safer place to engage the fire, and helped prevent it from advancing north of the powerline corridor.
The Grandview Fire ultimately burned approximately 90 acres and reached 100% containment with no reported injuries and no structures lost. Its successful containment reflects both the work of the firefighters who responded to the incident and the value of fuel-reduction projects completed before wildfire occurs.
“We are proud of our crews and the role their work played in helping protect the Sterling community,” said Nathan Lojewski, Trust & Lands Division Director. “Seeing the Grandview Fire response benefit from work completed years earlier demonstrates the value of investing in proactive wildfire mitigation.”
The project reduced hazardous fuels and supported a safer, more effective response. It also highlights how proactive land management, Tribal participation, and coordination among landowners and federal and state agencies can strengthen wildfire resilience across the region.
Source: Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, “Grandview Fire (#204) Reaches 100% Containment,” June 23, 2026. https://akfireinfo.com/2026/06/23/grandview-fire-204-reaches-100-containment/
Heritage Preservation
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).
Heritage Preservation
1840 Bragaw Street, Suite 110
Anchorage, Alaska 99508-3463
907-562-4155 – Phone
800-478-4155 – Toll Free
907-563-2891 – Fax
800-793-2891 – Toll Free Fax
844-891-0444 – Behavioral Health Crisis Line
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