The Haida Tribe
Published on Nov 21, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
LOCATION
- Haida Gwaii
- Alaska - Prince of Whales Island
- Ketchikan
Haida Gwaii- means island of the people. Was formally named Queen Charlotte Island.
Pwi- kaigani Haida live here. Across From Dixon Entrance
Ketchikan- A city, southeast Alaska
Pwi- kaigani Haida live here. Across From Dixon Entrance
Ketchikan- A city, southeast Alaska
COUNCIL OF THE HAIDA NATION
- Alaskan Haida
- Kaigani
- They speak English and Haida
- 2,500+ people
Kaigani is the name of a tribe in the Haida
CONTEMPORARY ISSUES
- Social changes in the tribe
- Economic changes in the tribe
- Cultural changes in the tribe
SOCIAL CHANGES
- Never developed a democracy
- Nobles, commoners, and slaves
- Chief of family's
- Family clans: Raven and Eagle
Society was ruled by weath. The wealthiest clan had the most power.
The oldest and highest ranked person was named Chief of family.
Inherited through mom's side. Always marries outside of clan.
The oldest and highest ranked person was named Chief of family.
Inherited through mom's side. Always marries outside of clan.
CULTURAL CHANGES
- Potlatch Ban
- No more totem poles
- Lack of trading
- Still wears traditional clothing
Photo by saffron100_uk
ECONOMIC CHANGES
- Tourism
- Secondary wood manufacturing/Forest Industry
- Arts and Crafts
- Loosing very big amounts of money yearly
- Commercial fisheries
Population has rebound to 4000 people. They centralized into two villages, Skidegate and Old Masset.
Declining fish stocks and forest resources are struggling to make a living
Declining fish stocks and forest resources are struggling to make a living
Photo by theqspeaks
FOOD
Photo by Darwin Bell
FOOD
- Oyster, Crab, Salmon, Pacific Smelt, Euchalon Fish
- Humpback Whale, Sea Otter, Seal, Turtle
- Elk, Mountain Goat
- Bear, Black-Tailed Deer
- Berries, Roots, Herbs
Photo by Arend Jan Wonink
