Gunalchéesh
We thank and honor the fluent Tlingit elders, educators and partners who work(ed) with us to develop the Tlingit language and other culturally relevant units on our website.
Our Precious Elders
Haa xh’atulitseení Léek’wu has (Our Precious Elders) are treasured for their wisdom, experience, and connections to the past. We want to extend our Kaawadláan haa shtugháadatí (Our Deepest Gratitude) to them for their guidance to help us document our history, to mentor new Tlingit language speakers, and to create culturally-responsive educational programs for our children and youth.
Fluent Tlingit Elders and Tradition Bearers
| Lillian Austin, Yaxdulak | Genevieve Cook, Deiwjee | Ruth Demmert, Kaanák |
| Lena Farkas, Ách Kwéi | Nellie Lord, Daasdiyaa | Anita Lafferty, Sakaayí |
| Helen Sarabia, Kaachkoo.aakw | David Katzeek, Kingeisti | Bea Brown |
| Nora Marks Dauenhauer | Florence Marks Sheakley | Irene Cadiente |
| Margaret Dutson | Bill Fawcett | Flora Huntington |
| Diane Church | Carol Brady | Cyril George |
| Ed Kunz | Percy Kunz | John Martin |
| Carolyn Martin | Alfred McKinley | Marie Olsen |
| June Pegues | Walter Soboleff | Ethel Makinen |
Tlingit Language Teachers, Cultural Specialists and Partners
| Amanda Bremner, X’oos Geik | Jessica Chester, SeiGóot | Mary Folletti, Daaljíni |
| Marsha Hotch, Guneiwtí | Daphne Wright, K’ashGé | Virginia Oliver, Xwaan Lein |
 Barbara Cadiente-Nelson K-12 Student Success Coordinator |
 John Martin Sr. Fluent Speaker and Elder |
Web Audio production and content: Fred White, Gunaak’w
Original Web Designer and Developer: Ross Soboleff, Eech Té/RVS Communications
Current Web Designer and Developer: Tiffany LaRue
“Thank you Southeast Alaska Tlingit Language Teachers, Cultural Specialists, Community Members and Educators who have helped develop resources and teach with us.”