What is Chugach?

Chugach typically refers to the Chugach people, an Alaska Native group belonging to the Alutiiq (Sugpiaq) culture, as well as the region they inhabit in southcentral Alaska. Sometimes, 'Chugach' is also associated with organizations such as Chugach Alaska Corporation, an Alaska Native Regional Corporation formed under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. These organizations are involved in a variety of industries, including government contracting, facilities management, and energy services. Understanding 'Chugach' in a job context often relates to employment by Chugach Alaska Corporation or its subsidiaries, which offer roles in administration, maintenance, construction, and other fields.