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

Sealaska Heritage Institute is in the early stages of developing the first-ever Tlingit opera. Through it, creators will share the history of the Tlingit-Russian wars and hope to show audiences a variety of Tlingit art forms. Full story: https://buff.ly/3tqdzLP | KTOO

Tlingit language teachers are in Carcross this week working with students to help save and preserve the Tlingit language. "Language is the core of our identity," says teacher and elder Kèiyishí Besie Cooley. (More here --> http://www.cbc.ca/1.3715926) | CBC Yukon