Chilkat Indian Village

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Chilkat Indian Village (Klukwan)
Jilḵáat Ḵwáan (Tlingit)
Alaska Native village
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Chilkat Indian Village (Klukwan)
Chilkat Indian Village
Coordinates: 59°23′56″N135°53′25″W / 59.39889°N 135.89028°W / 59.39889; -135.89028
Constitution RatifiedJune 18, 1934;91 years ago (1934-06-18)
Capital Klukwan, Alaska
Government
 • Type Representative democracy
 • BodyChilkat Tribal Council
 • PresidentKimberly Strong
Population
 (2006)
 • Estimate 
140
Demonym Chilkat Tlingit
Time zone UTC– 09:00 (AKST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC– 08:00 (AKDT)
Website chilkat-nsn.gov

The Chilkat Indian Village (Klukwan) is a federally recognized Native American tribe in the United States of Chilkat Tlingit people. [1] . This Alaska Native tribe is headquartered in Klukwan, Alaska, with a mailing address in Haines, Alaska. [2]

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The Chilkat Indian Village is also known as the Village of Klukwan. [2] Klukwan has been a village preceding colonization. Its name in Tlingit : Tlakw Aan translates as "Eternal Village". [3] It was settled by Raven clan Tlingit men and Eagle clan Tlingit women. [3]

Government

The Chilkat Indian Village is led by a democratically elected tribal council. [4] Their president is Kimberly Strong. [5] The Alaska Regional Office of the Bureau of Indian Affairs serves the tribe. [5]

The Chilkat Indian Village first ratified their constitution and by-laws in 1934. [6] They ratified a new constitution in 2006. [4] They are served by the Alaska Regional Office of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. [5]

Enrollment

The tribe determines citizenship from its 1940 base roll. All lineal descendants from people listed on the 1940 may enroll. Those who do not live in the village can enroll as a at-large members who do not have nominating or voting priveleges and cannot run for office. [6]

In 2006, they had 140 enrolled citizens. [6]

Language

The tribe speaks English and the Chilkat dialect of the Tlingit language.

Arts and culture

Chilkat Tlingit are known for Chilkat weaving and formline design. In 2016, the tribe opened the Jilkaat Kwaan Cultural Center. [3]

Notable Chilkat Tlingit people

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, "Indian Entities Recognized by and Eligible To Receive Services From the United States Bureau of Indian Affairs", Federal Register, vol. 89, no. 6 (8 January 2024), pp. 986–94. FR Doc. 2024-00123.
  2. 1 2 "Chilkat Indian Village". National Indian Law Library. Native American Rights Fund. Retrieved 11 January 2026.
  3. 1 2 3 "Village of Klukwan". Haines, Alaska. Retrieved 11 January 2026.
  4. 1 2 "Chilkat Indian Village–Constitution". National Indian Law Library. Native American Rights Fund. Retrieved 11 January 2026.
  5. 1 2 3 "Tribal Leaders Directory". Bureau of Indian Affairs. Retrieved 11 January 2026.
  6. 1 2 3 "Chilkat Indian Village Constitution". Indigenous Governance Database. Native Nations Institute, University of Arizona. Retrieved 11 January 2026.
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