Chilkat Indian Village

For the benefit of Chilkat Indian Village, the Klukwan Community and School Library, Xux’ Daaka Hídí, will implement its “Enhancing Literacy; Preserving History” project, which will take a broad approach to literacy by enhancing skills for tribal members of all ages in reading, writing, and technology, as well as increasing cultural knowledge. In addition to purchasing new library materials of interest to the community, staff will create a new Tribal Government Document section where local documents and records will be inventoried, organized, cataloged, and made available to the public. The community will enjoy cultural and literacy programs such as poetry writing, Tlingit stories, beading, traditional artwork, and the history of Klukwan. Training in software programs for school and work will provide valuable skills to the community. A consultant will provide staff, advisory board, and volunteer training.