Sealaska Corporation

The Sealaska Corporation of Alaska will develop the “Documenting the Crests of Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian Clans” project in collaboration with Sealaska Heritage Institute; the Council of Traditional Scholars, which includes three Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian advisors; and 12 clan spokespersons. The team will document the origin, cultural significance, and clan ownership of 12 crests to create a publica on and a webpage for revitalizing Southeast Alaska Native cultures and educating the public about the sacred nature of crests, their clan ownership, and all tangible and intangible intellectual property associated with their crests. Members of the four Tlingit clans, four Haida clans, and four Tsimshian clans will obtain greater access to and understanding of oral narratives describing the origin of one of their crests.