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Chilkat

Chilkat

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A person from a Tlingit group in southeastern Alaska and northwest British Columbia
  • proper noun
: Chilkat
  • Many Chilkat artists create beautiful totem poles.
  • Port Chilkat

Examples

  • The Chilkat are known for their rich cultural traditions and stunning art.

  • During the annual festival, the Chilkat proudly showcase their traditional dances and songs.

  • The Chilkat are renowned for their intricate weaving and traditional art forms.

  • A delegation of Chilkat elders attended the cultural heritage conference in Juneau.

  • Many Chilkat continue to preserve their language and customs in modern Alaska.

  • The Chilkat people have a rich cultural heritage.

  • Historically, the Chilkat people have relied on the resources of the coastal waters for their sustenance.

Surface Forms

Chilkat main

Etymology

Chilkat is the name used by the Tlingit language for a group of native people in southeastern Alaska. So the word refers to that community and its traditions.