Chugachmiut

03/31/2026

Cama’i. The Spring 2026 edition of Nupuat Newsletter is here, featuring stories, updates, and opportunities from across the Chugach Region!

In this issue:
• Career & Wildland Firefighting opportunities
• Chugach Region Language Summit
• Ukut Ilanka Parents as Teachers
• Higher Education Scholarships
• Housing Improvement Program
• Adventure Therapy Camp & Llangarwik Recovery Camp
• Multi-Benefit Fuel Breaks Study
• Health Services Division news
• Chugach Regional Writers
• Employee spotlights: Beth Kinegak & Jacob Talbert

On the cover: Elders, youth, educators, and language bearers gathered at the 2026 Chugach Region Language Summit to celebrate and strengthen Sugt’stun and dAXunhyuu (Eyak).

Read/download the full newsletter:
https://www.chugachmiut.org/spring-2026-nupuat-newsletter/

Questions or submissions for the next edition: media@chugachmiut.org

03/26/2026

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.

03/26/2026

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 BecksJ@chugachmiut.org or (907) 334-0135 (toll-free (800) 478-4155).

03/26/2026

Cama’i! We’re hiring for the 2026 Fire Crew. We’re recruiting for the Yukon Fire Crew and Denali Suppression Module. Seasonal positions with a big impact: build skills, protect our lands, and serve our communities.

Apply at www.chugachmiut.org/jobs. Please share this post. Quyanaa & AwA'ahdah!

03/26/2026

Reminder: Chugachmiut will be closed on Friday, March 27, for Chenega Day and Monday, March 30, for Seward’s Day. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, March 31.
Jan Vanderpool, Executive Director, has approved the early closure of Chugachmiut offices and clinics on Thursday, March 26, at 3:00 p.m. For clinical staff and VPSOs: Please follow the on-call emergency procedures during early closure and holidays.
Have a happy and safe holiday!

Cama’i! Chugachmiut will be closed on Friday, March 27, for Chenega Day and Monday, March 30, for Seward’s Day. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, March 31.

Jan Vanderpool, Executive Director, has approved the early closure of Chugachmiut offices and clinics on Thursday, March 26, at 3:00 p.m. For clinical staff and VPSOs: Please follow the on-call emergency procedures during early closure and holidays.

Have a happy and safe holiday!

03/25/2026

Event: Preserving Our Stories: Community Archiving Workshop
Join us May 28–29 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
Registration deadline: April 1

Need help registering or want to learn more? Join our Zoom info session on April 1 at 10 AM. https://www.chugachmiut.org/event/registration-support-for-community-archiving-workshop/

Questions? Contact Madeline Frieser at MadelineF@Chugachmiut.org or (907) 562-4155.

03/25/2026

Cama'i! We’re set up at the 2026 Mat-Su Employer Expo today from 10 AM–3 PM at the Curtis D. Menard Memorial Sports Center! Stop by and connect with Recruiter Kassie Klemm to learn about opportunities with Chugachmiut.

03/24/2026

We’ll be at the 2026 Mat-Su Employer Expo tomorrow at the Curtis D. Menard Memorial Sports Center from 10 am-3 pm! Stop by and connect with Kassie Klemm to learn about opportunities with Chugachmiut.

𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗠𝗮𝘁-𝗦𝘂 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼: The annual Mat-Su Employer Expo will take place next week in Wasilla!
WHEN: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, 2026
WHERE: Curtis D. Menard Memorial Sports Center, 1001 S. Clapp St., Wasilla
View this event in AlaskaJobs: https://alaskajobs.alaska.gov/vosnet/Events/GuestView.aspx?enc=VL2OuTDqmpsf+oNXF8qaG1lw0fC9OKBxgGIcNu/MtaoK72oSPn5zZpZFwY5EdhBT
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Mat-Su Job Center, (907) 352-2500
For this and other job opportunities, visit https://jobs.alaska.gov/jobfairs/index.html

03/24/2026

We’re at the UAA 2026 Seasonal Job Fair today from 11 AM–2 PM at the Student Union! Stop by and connect with our team—Jaylon Lacy and Kassie Klemm are here to chat about opportunities with Chugachmiut.

03/24/2026

*New Weekly Mind-Body Skills Group Meetings
Looking for simple ways to manage stress and feel more grounded? Chugachmiut Behavioral Health is offering a weekly Mind-Body Skills Group to build resilience and support overall well-being. Join us to learn practical tools you can use in everyday life.

Tuesdays, 3:30–4:30 PM on Zoom
Starting April 14

Open to individuals receiving Behavioral Health services. Contact Andria Semmler at (907) 334-0161 or andrias@chugachmiut.org.

03/24/2026

Cama'i. Explore this week's Money Monday Funding Opportunities newsletter from the Chugachmiut Grant Department for March 23! Discover the latest grant opportunities available. If you find a grant you'd like to pursue, please contact us at grants@chugachmiut.org or (907) 562-4155.

https://www.chugachmiut.org/money-monday-newsletter/

03/21/2026

Cama’i! Do you speak Sugt’stun from Lower Cook Inlet or Prince William Sound?
Can you read or write using Sugt’stun orthographies (1978, 2000, or 2022)?

Chugachmiut is seeking participants for a Sugt’stun Panel to support translation and audio/video language work.

- On-call, stipend-based opportunity
- Participation via Zoom or in person

Deadline: April 3, 2026

Contact Angelina Kalunka Roehl at (907) 562-4155 or education@chugachmiut.org to learn more. Quyanaa for helping keep Sugt’stun strong for future generations.