This is Lingít Aaní
The Land of the Tlingit
We are located on the current and ancestral lands Tlingit, who have been living here since time immemorial. Kichxáan (Ketchikan) remains the territory of the Taant’a Kwáan (Sea Lion Tribe) of the Tongass Tlingit. We are grateful for the opportunity to live and learn here in mutual respect and appreciation.
A land acknowledgment helps you recognize the Indigenous peoples whose traditional lands we stand upon. Speaking the words of a land acknowledgement creates a space of honoring, respecting and making visible the generations of Indigenous peoples that came before you. It is an expression of respect appropriate for gatherings at schools, organizations, institutions, businesses, conferences, and communities, both where you live and where you travel to.
It is important to have a strong understanding of the history of the land we are on. This land acknowledgment will change as our relationship with the land deepens, as we gain knowledge about Indigenous histories, experiences, and perspectives on this land.
Southern Southeast Alaska is home to three First Nations: the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian. The Collective is located in Ketchikan, on Revillagigedo Island. There are two federally recognized tribes on this island, the Ketchikan Indian Community (KIC) and the Organized Village of Saxman.
Learn more about Land Acknowledgements and Tribal Sovereignty with the resources below:
Tribal, State, and Local Resources
Ketchikan Indian Community Website
http://www.kictribe.org
Saxman IRA Tribal Council Website
https://www.saxmantribe.org
Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska’s Website
http://www.ccthita.org
The Tlingit People’s Website
https://thetlingitpeople.weebly.com
Land Acknowledgement Resources
Native Land Website
https://native-land.ca
U.S. Department of Art and Culture Website - Honor Native Land: A Guide and Call to Acknowledgement
https://usdac.us/nativeland
Melissa Shaginoff Website - Land Acknowledgement Workshop and Resources
https://www.melissashaginoff.com/land-acknowledgment-workshop