HIA Cultural

HIA Cultural Hoonah Indian Association is the federally recognized tribal government representing the Huna clans.

If you'd like help filling out the application for SHI's spruce root class that starts this weekend 11 th & 12 please co...
10/08/2025

If you'd like help filling out the application for SHI's spruce root class that starts this weekend 11 th & 12 please come to HIA's office to see Darlene. You need your BIA card Sealaska card, HIA enrollment card or #. HIA is able to pay the class fee of those accepted into the class. Also please note the weaving days are only Saturday's and Sunday's 11/1 to 11/16/25. More details will be given to students from Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI).

Scholarships are available to individuals residing in Hoonah who receive acceptance from Sealaska Heritage to enroll in ...
04/05/2025

Scholarships are available to individuals residing in Hoonah who receive acceptance from Sealaska Heritage to enroll in this course. If assistance with the online application is required, staff members are available at HIA from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, April 7-9.

HIA would like to thank our partners The National Park Service for making it possible to honor our enrolled tribal elder...
10/23/2024

HIA would like to thank our partners The National Park Service for making it possible to honor our enrolled tribal elders (65 & older) with holiday gift boxes.

Had a wonderful time at Xunaa Shuká Hít with Mary Peterson. She'll be one of the people staffing the Tribal House this s...
06/17/2023

Had a wonderful time at Xunaa Shuká Hít with Mary Peterson. She'll be one of the people staffing the Tribal House this summer for HIA.

Hoonah Indian Association (HIA), Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, and NPS’ Harper’s Ferry Center for Interpretive...
04/22/2022

Hoonah Indian Association (HIA), Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, and NPS’ Harper’s Ferry Center for Interpretive Design (HFC) are excited to release the film, Healing Across the Waters, the story of the Huna Tlingit return to Glacier Bay Homeland. Produced by Sarah Gulick (HFC) and filmed by David Ehrenberg (HFC) the film uses a mosaic of voices to explore the difficult history of tribal loss and alienation, the struggles of elders and culture bearers to advance the Tlingit’s right to Homeland, the evolving National Park Service culture that fostered new approaches to tribal relationships, and the ways in which the National Park Service and the Tribe continue collaborating to bring about healing. We appreciate all those individuals whose stories enriched this film.

We believe that sharing this story of hope and healing with a broad audience will spread the message that working together – Woosh.ji.een – can bring about great changes. The film was accepted, and will be aired, as part of the American Conservation Film Festival this weekend. Please watch – and share the festival link with anyone you think might enjoy the film!

https://watch.eventive.org/acff2022/play/61f412a4ec6f910060d0a06f

We are so proud of these young ladies who signed up for HIA's Girls' Vitality Program (a grant from 7th Generation Thriv...
04/03/2022

We are so proud of these young ladies who signed up for HIA's Girls' Vitality Program (a grant from 7th Generation Thriving Women's Initiative)! Today Sonya Johnson taught them how to weave a yellow/red cedar basket (I assisted and documented progress). Several participants also learned how to weave a yellow cedar rose. They wrote in their journals about their experience. Shared brunch, lunch and laughter! Gunalchéesh to Levi Mills for sharing some delicious dry fish with us!

The Hoonah Indian Association received a 2nd grant from 7th Generation Fund; Thriving Women's Initiative on 1/20. Due to...
03/27/2022

The Hoonah Indian Association received a 2nd grant from 7th Generation Fund; Thriving Women's Initiative on 1/20. Due to Covid our "Weaving Strength for Huna Women II" was on hold. A few weeks ago some of the ladies were able to go to Gustavus for a Raven's Tail weekend retreat. Some much needed quality time to feed our souls, lift each other up, heal.
They wove 20-22 hours between Friday night and early Sunday afternoon. It takes time, dedication, patience, perseverance to learn the various techniques. Gunalchéesh to the following people for their donations; Kathy Marvin for bringing fresh bread and making fry bread, tea, coffee, Sonya Johnson -crackers, soy sauce, Nicki Shelton-French vanilla creamer, John Shelton-devil's club tea, Don Starbard-frozen veggies, beautiful art stickers, Val Veler Hawaiian honey. It's my pleasure and responsibility to pass on what I've been taught.

Hoonah Indian Association's Weaving Strength for Huna Women finally were able to get together for the first time in quit...
02/20/2022

Hoonah Indian Association's Weaving Strength for Huna Women finally were able to get together for the first time in quite a while! Good company, good food and progress on Raven's Tail weavings!

Atlein Gunalchéesh to Leah and Krista for helping gather yellow cedar bark last month for future Girl's Vitality weaving...
08/01/2021

Atlein Gunalchéesh to Leah and Krista for helping gather yellow cedar bark last month for future Girl's Vitality weaving opportunities! Also Gunalchéesh to Sonya Johnson for splitting the beautiful piece the girls pulled! We also appreciate Joshua and Richard for helping Sonya pull bark! Owen and Richard for bear watch.

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PO Box 602
Hoonah, AK
99829

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+19079453545

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