The geographic boundaries of the Chugach region encompass the traditional homeland of the Chugach Sugpiaq people. Stretching across Prince William Sound, the lower Copper River Delta, and the Gulf of Alaska coastline, the Chugach region is defined by rugged mountains, rich marine waters, and a way of life deeply connected to the land and sea.
Within this region are seven Alaska Native villages recognized under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA): Chenega, Eyak (Cordova), Nanwalek (English Bay), Port Graham, Qutekcak (Seward), Tatitlek, and Valdez. These communities carry forward the traditions and values of the Chugach people, whose resilience and maritime heritage continue to shape the region today.
Many Chugach shareholders and descendants continue to reside within these communities and across the broader Chugach region, sustaining cultural ties, subsistence practices, and family connections that have endured for generations.