The Yänlin Chemi (Canyon Creek)

Canyon is located near where Canyon Creek (also known as the Aishihik River) flows into the Dezadeash River. The traditional name for the settlement, The Yänlin, means “water flowing through the rocks.” A small community grew at Canyon in the early 20th century....

Dakwäkäda (Haines Junction)

Situated at the base of the Auriol Range of mountains, Dakwäkäda (high cache place) is home to many of our Citizens and the headquarters of our government. Dakwäkäda is not a traditional community, but was established after the Alaska Highway and Haines Road were...

K’ùä Män (Kloo Lake)

K’ùä Män (Kloo Lake) is located in the western part of dákéyi (our country). It drains southwards via the Tsigra Chùa (Jarvis), Kaskawulsh and Alsek Rivers into the Pacific Ocean. The traditional name of the lake means “fishtrap lake,” but more recently it became...

Chu’ena Kéyi (Hutchi)

Chu’ena Kéyi, meaning “type of whitefish found in the lake + village” is a traditional settlement situated on Chu’ena Män (middle Hutchi Lake). During the 19th century, Chu’ena Kéyi was a centre for nt’akedaye (trade). The Chilkat Tlingit from Klukwan brought European...

Chami (Chemi)