In October, Lattis spent several days in Klukwan, Alaska, teaching and
mentoring concerning leadership and leadership development. Klukwan is a Tlingit
village located near Haines, Alaska. Klukwan sits on the Chilkat River in the
Valley of Eagles. Klukwan is about a 15 hour drive from Big Lake, Alaska. Below are some of the photos taken in route to Klukwan and
during Lattis's time there.
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| Sheep on Sheep Mountain in
Yukon Territory, Canada |
Main road in Klukwan |
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| Chilkat River - The church has
been praying for good salmon runs in the river and God has been faithful. |
Eagle on the Chilkat - This
valley is known as the Valley of Eagles due to the large number of eagles
that gather for the salmon runs. |
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| Lani Hotch, wife of Jones
Hotch, has been instrumental in getting grants for the financing of a
Traditional Knowledge Camp in Klukwan. The purpose of the camp is to teach
new generations of Tlingits the traditions of the elders. This longhouse,
a traditional type of Tlingit dwelling, was erected by the men of the
village. The boards on the sides are hand-hewn. Jones, who is giving
leadership to the church in Klukwan, helped and, along with other Tlingit
uncles and elders, gave some leadership on this project as well. |
Inside the longhouse is a
traditional type of artistic screen. These figures were hand-carved by
various members of the village. This screen actually tells a story. |
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| Jones points out some of the
carvings he personally did. |
This is a work shed built by
the men of the village at the Traditional Knowledge Camp. This shed will
be used for building larger projects such as a boat. On the front posts is
a symbol of the two moieties of the Tlingit people - an Eagle and a Raven. |
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| This is inside of the
smokehouse at the Traditional Knowledge Camp. Younger generations of
Tlingits are being taught how to smoke salmon, fix berries, and clean and
prepare moose. |
This is the original door to
the smokehouse, but is no longer used. On the door is written, in Tlingit,
"smoke house." |
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| Teaching at Klukwan |
Lattis is proud to be able to
work with such fine Tlingit leaders as Jones and Lani Hotch. |
