Q: What kind of business does Chugach Alaska Corporation (Chugach) do?
A: Chugach is a unique organization, capable of meeting the needs of government and private industries through a long-range program of business planning, training, and sound business practices. Chugach also provides complete project services to our clients, including design and construction of commercial and government facilities.
Chugach consists of several subsidiaries and joint ventures that offer our clients professional assistance which combines high-quality base operations and maintenance services with state-of-the-art management services.
In addition to our core businesses of base operations and facilities maintenance, other Chugach subsidiaries provide world-class business services in the areas of:
· General Construction & Construction Management
· Civil Engineering
· Educational Services
· Environmental/Oil Spill Response Services
· Information Technology
· Telecommunications
· Employment Services
Chugach’s history of offering the best value and exceptional customer service has earned us recognition as a leader in our industry. Chugach provides cost-saving, award-winning services to the government while maximizing benefits to the American taxpayer.
Q: How was Chugach Alaska Corporation created?
A: The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, commonly abbreviated ANCSA, was signed into law by President Richard M. Nixon on December 18, 1971, the largest land claims settlement in United States history. ANCSA was intended to resolve the long-standing issues surrounding aboriginal land claims in Alaska, as well as to stimulate economic development throughout Alaska. The settlement extinguished Alaska Native claims to the land by transferring titles to twelve Alaska Native regional corporations and over 200 local village corporations. A thirteenth regional corporation was later created for Alaska Natives who no longer resided in Alaska. Chugach Alaska Corporation was the last regional corporation to incorporate in 1972 under ANCSA.
The corporation is comprised of over 2200 Alaska Native shareholders from the Chugach region.
Q: Who runs the company?
A: Chugach Alaska Corporation is run by a nine-member, Alaska Native, Board of Directors elected by its shareholders through an annual election process. These Board of Directors are elected by the over 2200 shareholders through an annual election process. Each Board member serves a 3-year term.
The corporation's day-to-day operations is run by a Chairperson of the Board, CEO, President, CFO, and various other officers. Chugach Alaska Corporation has over 300 employees at the corporate office and over 6500 employees worldwide.
Q: What is Chugach Alaska Corporation's mission?
A: Committed to Profitability, Celebration of our Heritage, and Ownership of our Lands.
Q: What is Chugach Alaska Corporation's focus and benefits to its shareholders?
A: Today, Chugach focuses on providing meaningful benefits - employment opportunities, educational assistance, and cultural conservation and preserves the culture of the Chugach people for future generations.
Cultural Objectives:
· Ownership and protection of Chugach lands
· Chugach Heritage Foundation 501(c) 3 is actively engaged in providing scholarships, apprenticeships, and internships for Chugach shareholders, their spouses, and descendents. This commitment to education emphasizes the importance of providing shareholders with the necessary opportunities needed to succeed in today’s world economy.
· Nuuciq Spirit Camp
One of the most accomplished spirit camps in the State of Alaska, Nuchek is a cultural education camp held every summer on Hinchinbrook Island in the Chugach region. Chugach educators, Elders, and children assemble to learn traditional subsistence skills such as hunting and gathering on this sacred island.
· Cultivate a shareholder business assistance program to foster the economic self-sufficiency of the people.