EYAK Community Land Trust

🌱 Vision

To build a sustainable Cordova community where land and natural resources are preserved, transparently managed, and serve the common good for present and future generations.

🎯 Goals

• Protect and manage community land for long-term use.
• Create sustainable and environmentally friendly housing opportunities.
• Encourage local participation in land conservation and community development.

💡 Social Impact

As an independent nonprofit, EYAK Community Land Trust ensures that land is not overexploited for commercial purposes but remains a shared value for the community. This model preserves both the environment and the identity of Cordova.

🪶 Our Story

The Eyak people, one of Alaska’s Indigenous communities, have lived in Cordova for generations. Their culture views land, forests, and seas as collective treasures that sustain life and tradition.

EYAK Community Land Trust continues this legacy: land held for the community, by the community. By preserving and developing community land, the Trust protects natural resources while strengthening Cordova’s cultural and social fabric.

🤝 Main Activities

• Preserve and develop community land.
• Support the construction of affordable, sustainable housing.
• Organize educational programs on environmental stewardship.
• Collaborate with local residents and Indigenous communities on land management.

👥 Who We Serve

• The local community of Cordova and surrounding areas.
• Families seeking sustainable housing solutions.
• Individuals and organizations interested in conservation and cultural preservation.

📅 Recent Event

September 2024 – Community Workshop “Land for the Future”

EYAK Community Land Trust hosted a workshop to share our vision, development plans, and invite community participation in land preservation. The event brought together families, Eyak representatives, researchers, and nonprofit allies.

🌟 Get Involved

You can join EYAK Community Land Trust by:

• Participating in community activities.
• Contributing ideas and volunteering.
• Supporting land preservation through donations or partnerships.