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Tlingit and Haida Warriors The Tlingit and Haida peoples, indigenous to the Pacific Northwest, were renowned for their formidable warrior cultures. Both groups engaged in complex social and military structures, with warriors trained in combat and strategic defense of their territories. The Tlingit, known for their canoe-based warfare, and the Haida, recognized for their maritime skills and totemic symbols, protected their land from external threats, including Russian, British, and other indigeno

Gunalchéesh to the Lingít language speakers and teachers who came together in Juneau this week for the Living Languages gathering. In addition to hours in the classrooms, playing games and sharing stories, they also took the language to the water to sing traditional songs on a whale watching trip. We’re so grateful to everyone for the work they do to keep the Lingít language thriving in Southeast Alaska and beyond! | Tlingit & Haida