Tlingit language teachers are in Carcross this week working with students to help save and preserve the Tlingit language. "Language is the core of our identity," says teacher and elder Kèiyishí Besie Cooley. (More here --> http://www.cbc.ca/1.3715926) | CBC Yukon

Gunalchéesh, Háw’aa to the kids from the Tlingit Culture, Language and Literacy dance group for performing at our Native American Heritage Month celebration. It was so wonderful to watch the children dressed in their regalia, singing in the Tlingit language. In this video, the kids are singing the Language Warrior's Chant. We’re also grateful to Wooshkindeinda.aat Lily Hope for reading her book “Celebration,” which tells the story of a young girl’s trip to Juneau for the biennial dance festival.

What an honor to have the Tlingit Culture, Language and Literacy and Has Du Eetíx’ X’aakeidíx̱ Haa Sitee groups dance in with our President’s Awards recipients and special guests Nathan Jackson and John Hagan, who designed Tlingit & Haida’s Lovebirds logo. | Tlingit & Haida

At the President’s Award Banquet, the Tlingit Culture Language and Literacy Dance Group performs the Shee Daa Kaa (Coho Entrance Song) for Grandma Florence Marks Sheakley who is a mentor to these young language learners. | Tlingit & Haida