Tlingit Indian Culture and History

As a complement to our Tlingit language information, here is our collection of indexed links about the Tlingit tribe and their society. Please note that Tlingits and other American Indians are living people with a present and a future as well as a past. Tlingit history is interesting and important, but the Tlingit Indians are still here today, too, and we try to feature modern writers as well as traditional folklore, contemporary art as well as museum pieces, and issues and struggles of today as well as the tragedies of yesterday. Suggestions for new links are always welcome.

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Our Tlingit Websites

Tlingit Language:
Information and language learning materials from the Tlingit Indian language.

Tlingit Facts for Kids:
Questions and answers about Tlingit culture.

Tlingit Legends:
Collection of Tlingit Indian legends and folktales.

Tlingit Tribal and Community Websites

Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska:
Coalition representing Haida and Tlingit Native American interests.

Kuiu Thlingit Nation
Homepage of this Alaska Tlingit tribe.

Taku River Tlingit First Nation
Homepage of this Canadian Tlingit tribe.

Maps of Tlingit Lands

Indigenous Peoples and Languages of Alaska:
Map showing the location of the Tlingit and other Alaska Native tribes.

Tlingit Lifestyle and Tradition

Inland Tlingit:
History of the Tlingit tribe in Canada.

Canadian Peoples: Na-Dene:
Ethnography of the Tlingit and Dene nations.

Alaska Native Heritage Center:
Cultural and historical information about the Tlingit, Eyak, Haida, and Tsimshian peoples.

Tlingit Legends:
Collection of Tlingit Indian legends and folktales.

Tlingit Authors:
Tlingit writers, their lives and work.

The Shxat Kwaan Dancers:
Songs by a Tlingit performing group.

Tlingit Clothing

Native Costumes

Chilkat Robes

Chilkat Robe

Tlingit Hat

Indian Hair Styles:
Pictures of traditional Tlingit Indian clothing and hair.

Crest Tattoos of the Northwest Coast:
Article on the tattoo traditions of the Haida and Tlingit people, with photographs.

Northwest Coast Button Blankets

Tlingit Robe:
Photographs and descriptions of Haida, Tsimshian, Tlingit, and Nisga'a blanket robes.

Tlingit Raven Rattle

Chilkat Bird Rattle

Tlingit Girl's Rattle:
Tlingit musical instruments.

Gateway to Aboriginal Heritage: Inland Tlingit:
Online exhibit of Tlingit artifacts from the Canadian Museum of Civilization.

Tlingit Salmon Patties

Rainy Day Fish Chowder

Alaskan Baked Salmon Recipe:
Traditional Tlingit recipes.

Four Directions: Tlingit:
Timeline and links about Tlingit history.

Books for sale on the Tlingits

Tlingit Art and Culture
Beautifully illustrated book on the Tlingit tribe for sale.

Images of a People: Tlingit Myths and Legends
A good collection of Tlingit traditional stories.

God's Provisions
A Tlingit recipe book, teaching readers how to prepare traditional Tlingit salmon dishes.

The Sea Monster's Secret:
Picture book based on Tlingit legends about a man who becomes a Gunakadeit to feed his village.

How Raven Stole the Sun:
Children's book illustrating the Tlingit myth about Raven bringing sunlight to the world.

The Frog Princess:
Picture book of a Tlingit folktale about a girl who married a frog.

Native American Books:
Evolving list of books about Tlingits and American Indians in general.

Links, References, and Additional Information

Tlingit People

Tlingit:

Tlingit Tribe:
Encyclopedia articles on the Tlingit tribes.
Pueblo Tlingit

Los Tlingit
Information about the Tlingit tribe in Spanish.
Peuples autochtones de la côte pacifique:
Information about the Haida and other Northwest Coast First Nations in French.
Tlingit Indians

Tlingits:
Tlingit links.

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