Chugachmiut Heritage Preservation

05/26/2026

Cama’i! Planning for college, vocational training, or another higher education program this fall? Scholarship applications are open for the Fall 2026 semester! 🎓 This scholarship helps support eligible Tribal members as they work toward their education and career goals.

Deadline: June 30, 2026
Apply: www.chugachmiut.org/higher-education-scholarship

Don’t miss this opportunity to take the next step toward your future! Have questions or need help with your application? Contact [email protected] or call (907) 562-4155.

05/15/2026

Cama'i! Chugachmiut will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. We will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, May 26.

Jan Vanderpool, Executive Director, has approved the early closure of Chugachmiut offices and clinics on Friday, May 22, at 3:30 p.m. For clinical staff and Village Public Safety Officers (VPSOs): Please follow the on-call emergency procedures during the early closure and holiday periods.

Have a happy and safe holiday!

05/14/2026

Project GRAD Kenai Peninsula is seeking a Project Coordinator for the Native Youth Community Project grant, Gwangkumcicestun Cutmen - The Way We Go Forward. This full-time position will support youth programming, career readiness, cultural identity, outreach, and partnerships across Chugach Region communities in close collaboration with Chugachmiut and regional schools.
To apply, submit a resume, three references, and a brief cover letter to Hayley Norris at [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Project GRAD Kenai offers our expertise and services for afterschool programming, providing enriching activities for elementary and middle school students in six small KPBSD schools. We create positive relationships among all partners, and particularly between caring adults and youth, for nothing po...

05/13/2026

Cama’i! We’re hiring a Wildland Fire and Fuels Intern in Anchorage. Apply at www.chugachmiut.org/jobs. Quyanaa & AwA'ahdah!

04/27/2026

Join us on May 28 for the Community Archiving Workshop in Anchorage for a hands-on workshop focused on preserving audio, video, and historical materials. Learn practical skills such as cataloging, digitizing, and organizing collections while connecting with others who work to safeguard cultural heritage.

Registration is required: https://forms.office.com/r/53anD352TY
Final registration deadline for Workshop: May 27th at 5 PM
Travel registration closes May 11th

Questions? Contact Madeline Frieser at [email protected] or (907) 562-4155.

04/24/2026

Join the Chugach Region Climate Advisory Council! 🌿

We are inviting interested Elders from Port Graham, Nanwalek, Seward, Valdez, Chenega, Tatitlek, and Cordova to help guide regional climate priorities through knowledge sharing, stories, and community observations.

Your voice and experience are important as we plan for the future of our region.

Interested in joining? Please contact Beks Rumley at [email protected] or Angelina Roehl at [email protected] / 907-334-0119.

Please respond by May 22, 2026.

04/02/2026

Applications are now open for Chugachmiut’s Higher Education Scholarship for the Fall 2026 semester. Learn more at www.chugachmiut.org/higher-education-scholarship

Cama’i! Applications are now open for Chugachmiut’s Higher Education Scholarship for the Fall 2026 semester. 🎓 This scholarship supports eligible Tribal members pursuing college, university, or vocational training.

Eligibility:
• 17+
• High school diploma or GED
• Enrolled member of a Chugach Region Tribe

Deadline: June 30, 2026
Apply: www.chugachmiut.org/higher-education-scholarship

Questions/help: [email protected] | (907) 562-4155

03/26/2026

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

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 at https://chugachmiut.jotform.com/260626243977869.

Interested or have questions? Please reach out to Becks Jacobs, LPC-S, at [email protected] or (907) 334-0135 (toll-free (800) 478-4155).

03/26/2026

Chenega Day is the anniversary of the 1964 Good Friday Earthquake, which devastated the original village of Chenega. We remember the lives lost and honor the strength of the families who carried Chenega forward, preserving their stories, culture, and traditions across generations.

Cama’i. We observe Chenega Day tomorrow, March 27, and share this flyer in remembrance with the Chenega community.

This day marks the anniversary of the 1964 Good Friday Earthquake, which devastated the original village of Chenega. We remember the lives lost and honor the strength of the families who carried Chenega forward, preserving their stories, culture, and traditions across generations.

Chenega Day is a time for reflection, remembrance, and honoring resilience. Memory eternal.

Quyanaa to Chenega residents for preparing and sharing this flyer.