Tlingit

The Tlingit are an Indigenous people of the Pacific Northwest Coast, primarily found in southeastern Alaska. They have a rich cultural heritage rooted in a complex social structure, with clans organized by matrilineal lines. Tlingit society is known for its art, including totem poles and intricate wood carvings, and for its traditional practices such as potlatches—ceremonial gatherings that reinforce social status and community ties. Their economy historically relied on fishing, hunting, and gathering, and today, they continue to preserve their language, cultural traditions, and land rights in the face of modern challenges.