Mission Statement

Committed to Profitability, Celebration of our Heritage, and Ownership of our Lands.

Archaeological diggings show that the Chugach people have occupied the area for thousands of years, from the time when the Sound was still largely covered by glaciers during the last ice age. They were also the first Alaskans to meet the European explorer, Vitus Bering, who came to Alaska at Kayak Island in 1741 under the Russian flag. Since the founding of Fort Saint Constantine at Nuchek Village in 1793, the Russian culture has played an important role in Chugach history. Famous Spanish, English and American explorers have also left their mark on the history of the region. During the Early American period, the Region’s mineral and fisheries wealth attracted immigrants from all corners of the globe.

CAC is proud of its cultural resources department which is actively working to identify and preserve the archeological resources of the Chugach region by conducting site visits and carefully documenting the finds. Today, shareholders vary from individuals living a traditional subsistence lifestyle to highly-skilled craftspersons, college graduates and business professionals. The integration of modern education and cultural roots has resulted in shareholders who are dedicated to the heritage represented by CAC and are able to contribute significantly to the development of the company.