Local and Regional food plays a vital role in the Chugach Peoples survival, culture and passing down of traditional recipes. Food harvesting, preservation, preparation and cooking are a valued tradition promoting the health and safety of the people.
"Nupuat picurtuq nuna ciimertuq aqllat maqialuteng. Elders long time ago said it would be like this, it is getting warmer, windier, no snow, rainier, it's changing." -Lillian Elvsaas, Port Graham