The Tlingit People: Guardians of Southeast Alaska’s Rainforest
The Tlingit People: Guardians of Southeast Alaska’s Rainforest The Tlingit people have been the traditional inhabitants of Southeast Alaska’s Alexander
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Heritage Trail Guides
Tlingit Heritage Trail Guide: Walking Through History in Sitka
Tlingit Heritage Trail Guide: Walking Through History in Sitka Located on Baranof Island, Sitka is a city rich in Tlingit
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Tangle Lakes Archaeological District: 10,000 Years of Human History
The Tangle Lakes area, located in the heart of Alaska’s interior, is one of the most significant archaeological districts in the state. Spread across 12,000 acres, this vast region boasts an astonishing 400+ documented archaeological sites, each offering a unique window into the lives of the people
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Talkeetna / K’dalkitnu: The Dena’ina ‘River of Plenty’
Talkeetna / K’dalkitnu: The Dena’ina ‘River of Plenty’ Talkeetna, a picturesque town nestled in the heart of Alaska’s interior, has
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The Subsistence Way of Life: What Every Alaska Hiker Should Understand
The Subsistence Way of Life: What Every Alaska Hiker Should Understand In Alaska, the term “subsistence” is often misunderstood as
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Sitka / Shee Atiká: The Tlingit People on the Outside of Baranof Island
Sitka, a picturesque coastal town on the western edge of Baranof Island, is a place of deep cultural significance for the Tlingit people. The town’s name, Sheet’ká, is derived from the Tlingit phrase Shee Atiká or ‘people on the outside of Shee,’ referring to the island. For the Tlingit, Sitka has b
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Sitka / New Archangel: Walking Through Russian Alaska’s Capital
Walking Through Russian Alaska’s Capital: A Historical Guide to Sitka Situated on the western edge of Baranof Island in Southeast
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Celebration: Southeast Alaska’s Largest Cultural Gathering
Celebration, the biennial festival hosted by the Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI), is the largest gathering of Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian people in Southeast Alaska. Since its inception in 1982, Celebration has grown into a spectacular showcase of traditional dance, music, and art, attracting th
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Russian Orthodox Churches as Hiking Waypoints Across Alaska
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Respecting Sacred Sites While Hiking in Alaska: A Guide for Responsible Visitors
Imagine walking through a forest and stumbling upon a beautiful waterfall. This could be considered a scenic viewpoint, a place to take in the natural beauty of the area. However, if you were to walk a short distance further and come across a burial ground, this would be considered a sacred site. Bu