Southeast Alaska Native History and Language Research Project

FAIN: GZ-*1318-79

Ketchikan Indian Corporation (Ketchikan, AK 99901-1855)
Edward K. Thomas (Project Director: February 1979 to October 1990)

To enable youth to participate in researching the local history, art, traditions and language of the Tlingit, Tlaida and Tsimshian Indians of southeast Alaska.

To participate in researching the local history and language of the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian Indians of Southeast Alaska. The youth will interview and photograph Elders, investigate historical sites and then share their research with others through the production of videotapes.