Chugachmiut Youth Summit - June 15, 2023
The Chugachmiut Youth Summit is coming up on July 17-21, 2023 in Anchorage! Youth will gain valuable knowledge and have fun.
Download the application and apply at: Chugachmiut ACE Application 2023
The application deadline is June 30, 2023.
Youth attending this Summit will be empowered by:
- First, sustaining knowledge, experience and practice of Sugpiaq language, traditional culture through Elders, recognized experts, through games, crafts, media, models, art, sea life, and plants in an urban setting.
- Second, utilizing the urban culture for modern transportation to Kincaid Park, to visit historical/cultural institutions, Kenai Fjords Visitor Center, Alaska Sealife Center, and Botanical Garden.
Youth applicable to apply:
- Ages 13 to 17 years old (updated), Alaska Native, and living in Chugachmiut Supported villages: Port Graham, Chenega, Tatitlek, Cordova, Seward, Nanwalek, and Valdez.
- We are accepting up to 35 applicants.
Please submit an Accessing Choices in Education (ACE) application form for each youth participating if not completed one before. Please note – if you have submitted one for your youth for another camp, please add this camp to the previous application and resend it to ACE@chugachmiut.org.
Please call with any questions at (907) 562-4155 or (800) 478-4155 (toll free).