Chugach Tribal Services
Empowering communities through self-determination.
Our Purpose
Chugach Tribal Services (CTS), a vital non-profit affiliate of Chugach Alaska Corporation (Chugach), advances self-determination through programs that move people and communities forward. We create pathways to stable careers through workforce development, expand access to wellness and prevention services, and strengthen local economies with strategies grounded in long-term growth. Our community development efforts build stronger connections, while capacity building equips organizations to lead with confidence.
Every initiative is tied to cultural integrity—the foundation that ensures progress does not come at the expense of identity. By aligning economic strength with cultural values, CTS delivers impact that is measurable today and sustainable for future generations of Indigenous Peoples—particularly of the Chugach People.
Who We Are
Established in 2023, CTS strengthens collaboration among tribes, village corporations, and regional non-profits to secure resources, build capacity, and deliver measurable impact across the Chugach region. Our team blends cultural expertise, program delivery, and grants management to meet community-defined goals.
What We Do
Workforce & Career Development
Internships, apprenticeships, leadership training, and career pipelines that prepare Chugach and Indigenous Peoples for high-skill, well-paying jobs. Programs include Training Without Walls and the Native American Contractor Association’s Emerging Leaders Program.
Social Services Navigation & Support
Case coordination, prevention education, and culturally grounded family support services. CTS connects individuals and families to critical resources, while also providing direct services that build stability and reduce risk factors tied to homelessness, trauma, and health inequities.
Education & Training Pathways
Scholarships, mentorship, and barrier-removal supports that help Chugach and Indigenous Peoples gain skills, earn credentials, and succeed in higher education or vocational tracks.
Capacity Building & Resilience
Organizational development, fiscal management, compliance training, and community leadership support that expand the ability of Tribes, Native organizations and the nonprofits that service them to secure and manage resources. Grant writing and management are part of this, but the focus is broader: building lasting systems of self-determination.
Cultural and Community Enrichment
Programs that strengthen language, heritage, and wellness in collaboration with regional partners—ensuring cultural integrity remains central to community growth.
Economic Development
Support for Native enterprises, small business incubation, and regional economic strategies that generate opportunity and align with cultural and environmental values.
Chugach Tribal Services Programs
CTS offers professional development and community-centered events that support
growth, connection, and opportunity for Alaska Native people.
Internships & Apprenticeships
On-the-job training programs provide real-world experience and skill-building. Successful candidates bring a strong work ethic and a commitment to learning as they build their careers within Chugach and beyond. Part-time internships for students and
full-time apprenticeships that provide on-the-job training toward a defined career path.
Training Without Walls
A two-year leadership training program that develops essential soft skills, including communication, conflict resolution, time management, and presentation skills. Participants build lasting networks with other shareholders and descendants.
Alaska Native Executive
Leadership Program
A graduate-level certificate program through Alaska Pacific University that prepares future leaders for management roles in Alaska Native Corporations.
NACA Emerging
Leaders Program
The Native American Contractors Association (NACA) facilitates this yearlong program is designed to cultivate future leaders within member companies by offering hands-on leadership workshops, policy education, and capstone projects, all aimed at strengthening advocacy skills, deepening understanding of federal policies impacting Native businesses, and expanding professional networks.
Shareholder Business Assistance Program (SBAP)
The Shareholder Business Assistance Program supports Chugach shareholders and descendants with funding to help start, grow, or strengthen their businesses. Eligible applicants may receive grants of up to $10,000 to support business development, expansion, equipment, or other qualifying needs.
Regional Events
Chugach hosts and sponsors regional events that offer valuable opportunities for networking, professional development, and cultural engagement. These gatherings help strengthen community ties and support the growth of Chugach shareholders and descendants.
Village In the City
One of CTS’s cornerstone initiatives is Village in the City, designed to bring Chugach values and community connection into urban environments where many of our shareholders live.
Through shared cultural spaces, wellness programming, and community events, Village In the City creates a sense of “village feeling” in the heart of Anchorage. It helps our people stay grounded in identity while building new roots, ensuring that Chugach culture thrives no matter the distance from our ancestral homelands.
Partnership Inquiries
We welcome collaboration with tribes, village corporations, educational institutions, employers, and funders who share our commitment to community-driven impact.
Ways to engage
Co-design a workforce pathway
Sponsor scholarships or cohort programs
Collaborate on grant opportunities
Provide internships or apprenticeships
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