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# Chilkoot Indian Association

Haines Alaska

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [Blog](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/blog/)
- [Of Fish and Weaving](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/of-fish-and-weaving/) - Last summer Dad, a family friend, and I heard the sockeye were running so we hopped into the boat and went fishing out on the Chilkoot side. I remember the cool salty air against my face, the spray of the water, sitting while the net lay in the depths, waiting and watching for the bobbing
- [Scraped Hearts, Woven Circles](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/scraped-hearts-woven-circles/) - It's been a little while since I have blogged. Words have sat in my heart, thoughts roamed my mind questioning, learning, open. We have spent hours studying, working, dyeing weft, cleaning goat wool to make traditional warp mixed with yellow cedar and hand-spinning it. We have traveled to Juneau meeting other weavers and seeing their
- [Memories for the Future](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/memories-for-the-future/) - In just a few months our apprenticeship ends. It's kind of hard to believe, though we still have a lot yet to accomplish. We are currently working on weaving a Chilkat Face, as well as weaving another circle piece. Marsha says it's important to get that process down well. Truth be told, I am learning
- [Woven Snapshots](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/woven-snapshots/) - I have heard of Chilkat Robes as being called the "veil between the worlds." I couldn't help but think of those words early on, especially sitting there and looking at my warp hanging from my loom. It looked lonely without the weft being woven through it yet. I often find myself thinking of all of
- [Starting from the beginning](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/starting-from-the-beginning/) - This will be a brand new adventure for myself. I have not done very much engraving up until this point I will be learning every step of the way. Jenny is a good teacher with lots of experience dating back to the days of Alaska Indian Arts. I'm very grateful for this opportunity engraving has
- [Journey to Engraving Nothwest Coast Tlingit style](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/journey-to-engraving-nothwest-coast-tlingit-style/)
- [Saak Éix̲i | Hooligan Oil](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/saak-eix̲i-hooligan-oil/) - Our ambassador families learned the art of Hooligan Oil preparation earlier this month from their language teacher, Marsha Hotch. As Marsha recalls her early memories of this ancient practice, the following is a compilation of her knowledge. "Hooligan fish has been a staple to the Tlingit people and all along the Northwest Coast, for centuries
- [My first copper bracelet AIA design emerging frog](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/my-first-copper-bracelet-aia-design-emerging-frog/) - IMG_1956IMG_3790IMG_3790IMG_1897IMG_1956 My first bracelet! This felt really good it was daunting at first and it came together pretty well all in all. I’m very grateful for my teacher Jenny I would not have been able to complete this piece without her guidance and experience. completing this piece his been huge for my confidence I’ve seen
- [Honoring Tradition](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/honoring-tradition/) - Skweit Jessie Morgan is an apprentice with master artist Jenny Lyn Smith in Haines, Alaska. Skweit’s designs reflect her ancestral connection to the land through art representative of Lingit peoples for tens of thousands of years. Formline depicts the environment with animal, natural, and spiritual crests. This traditional art connects Skweit to her identity as
- [Transforming scrap silver into earrings](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/transforming-scrap-silver-into-earrings/)
- [We are imitating our ancestors](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/we-are-imitating-our-ancestors/)
- [Drifting ashore](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/drifting-ashore/)
- [Continuity](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/continuity/)
- [Finished Cedar Hat](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/finished-cedar-hat/)
- [The Start of the Hat](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/the-start-of-the-hat/)
- [Taking the Leap](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/taking-the-leap/)
- [Herringbone weave](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/herringbone-weave/)
- [Trip to Craig](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/trip-to-craig/)
- [Journey to creating first Tlingit style bracelet](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/journey-to-creating-first-tlingit-style-bracelet/)
- [Hitting a stride and finishing pieces.](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/hitting-a-stride-and-finishing-pieces/)
- [Creating silver engraved earrings and pendant](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/creating-silver-engraved-earrings-and-pendant/)
- [Journey to Tlingit engraving](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/journey-to-tlingit-engraving/)
- [October Learning Silver Engraving from Jenny Lynn Smith](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/october-learning-silver-engraving-from-jenny-lynn-smith/)
- [New Beginnings](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/new-beginnings/)
- [Weaving](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/weaving/)
- [Circle of Life](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/circle-of-life/)
- [Braids](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/braids/)
- [Juneau Visit](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/juneau-visit/)
- [Making tools](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/test/)
- [Wrap it up with wrap around rings.](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/wrap-it-up-with-wrap-around-rings/)
- [I want to make a belt buckle.](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/i-want-to-make-a-belt-buckle/)
- [Halibut pendant](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/halibut-pendant/)
- [Laying out & weaving Design of Humanoid Face](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/laying-out-weaving-design-of-humanoid-face/)
- [Stylized face](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/1861-2/)
- [Chasing and Repousse](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/1782-2/)
- [Weaving has Begun](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/weaving-has-begun/)
- [Rovings, Dye Jobs and Just Keep Spinning](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/rovings-dye-jobs-and-just-keep-spinning/)
- [Voice of the Grandmothers](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/voice-of-the-grandmothers/)
- [Community of Gathering](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/community-of-gathering/)
- [Getting out of the shop.](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/getting-out-of-the-shop/)
- [A Visit to the Museum](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/a-visit-to-the-museum/)
- [Looming up with Warp](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/looming-up-with-warp/)
- [Overlay and melting precious metal.](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/overlay-and-melting-precious-metal/)
- [Beginning](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/beginning/)
- [Beginning the Chilkat Robe](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/beginning-the-chilkat-robe/)
- [Making rings](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/making-rings-2/)
- [Making Rings](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/making-rings/)

## Pages

- [Chilkoot Indian Association](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/)
- [Tribal Adminstration](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/tribal-adminstration/)
- [Jessie Morgan (Skweit) Learns Silverworking from Jenny Lyn Smith](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/jessie-morgan-skweit-learns-silverworking-from-jenny-lyn-smith/)
- [Rhonda Degtoff Learns Basket Weaving from Deborah Head](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/rhonda-degtoff-learns-basket-weaving-from-deborah-head/)
- [Language Resources](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/language-program/language-resources/)
- [Ted Hart Learns Silver Carving from Jenny Smith](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/ted-hart-learns-silver-carving-from-jenny-smith/)
- [Language Apprentice Blogs](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/language-apprentice-blogs/)
- [Zack James Blogs](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/zack-james-blogs/)
- [Intensive Lingít Language Program](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/cultural-language/intensive-lingit-language-program/)
- [Press Releases/Newsletters](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/newsletters/)
- [Gwen Sauser Learns Chilkat Weaving from Marsha Hotch](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/gwen-sauser-learns-chilkat-weaving-from-marsha-hotch/)
- [Cultural Apprenticeship Blogs](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/cultural-apprecenticeship-blogs/)
- [Karen Taug Learns Chilkat Weaving From Lily Hope](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/karen-taug-learns-chilkat-weaving-from-lily-hope/)
- [Rob Martin Learns Silverworking From Greg Horner](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/rob-martin-learns-silverworking-from-greg-horner/)
- [Cara Gilbert Learns Chilkat Weaving From Marsha Hotch](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/cara-gilbert-learns-chilkat-weaving-from-marsha-hotch/)
- [Workshops](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/workshops/)
- [Mentor/Apprentice Program](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/mentor-apprentice-program/)
- [Language Program](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/language-program/)
- [Culture & Language](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/cultural-language/)
- [Employment  Opportunities](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/employment-opportunities/)
- [Tribal Members](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/tribal-members/)
- [Culture Camp](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/culture-camp/)
- [Fisheries](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/fisheries/)
- [Programs](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/services-3/)
- [Housing](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/housing/)
- [Transportation](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/transportation/)
- [Environmental Services](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/environmental-services/)
- [Contact Us](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/contact/)
- [ADA Accessibility Statement](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/ada-accessibility-statement/)
- [Links](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/links/)
- [Former Projects](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/former-projects/)
- [Culture and History](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/culture-and-history/)
- [Serving Tribe and Community](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/serving-tribe-and-community/)
- [Employees Only](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/employees-only/)
- [Current Weather](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/current-weather/)
- [Housing Coordinator](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/housing-coordinator/)
- [Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/faq/)
- [Gallery](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/gallery/)
- [Portfolio](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/portfolio/)
- [Services](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/services/)
- [About Us](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/about/)

## Council Members

- [Aubrey Katzeek](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/council-member/aubrey-katzeek/)
- [Patrick Dunbar](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/council-member/patrick-dunbar/)
- [Kevin Thompson](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/council-member/kevin-thompson/)
- [Georgiana Hotch](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/council-member/georgiana-hotch/)
- [Andrea Ferrin](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/council-member/andrea-ferrin/)
- [James Hart](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/council-member/james-hart/)
- [Gwen Sauser](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/council-member/gwen-sauser/)

## Speculation Rules

- [Visual Builder Asset Prerender](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/?_et_pb_speculation=visual-builder-asset-prerender)

## Categories

- [Uncategorized](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/category/uncategorized/)
- [Karen Taug Learns Chilkat Weaving From Lily Hope](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/category/karen-taug-learns-chilkat-weaving-from-lily-hope/)
- [Rob Martin Learns Silverworking From Greg Horner](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/category/rob-martin-learns-silverworking-from-greg-horner/)
- [Cara Gilbert Learns Chilkat Weaving From Marsha Hotch](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/category/cara-gilbert-and-gwen-sauser-learn-chilkat-weaving-from-marsha-hotch/)
- [Gwen Sauser Learns Chilkat Weaving From Marsha Hotch](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/category/gwen-sauser-learns-chilkat-weaving-from-marsha-hotch/)
- [Zack James Learns Carving from Wayne Price](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/category/zack-james/)
- [Ted Hart Learns Silverworking From Jenny Smith](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/category/ted-hart-learns-silverworking-from-jenny-smith/)
- [Language Program](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/category/language-program/)
- [Jessie Morgan (Skweit) Learns Silverworking from Jenny Lyn Smith](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/category/jessie-morgan-skweit-learns-silverworking-from-jenny-lyn-smith/)
- [Rhonda Degtoff Learns Basket Weaving from Deborah Head](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/category/rhonda-degtoff-learns-basket-weaving-from-deborah-head/)

## Stats Types

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- [Chrome](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/wpa-stats-type/chrome/)
- [Windows](https://www.chilkoot-nsn.gov/wpa-stats-type/windows/)