Tlingit Culture




The Tlingit are a group of Native Americans  who live in the United States of America.

They live along the southeastern coast of Alaska  and the northern coast of British Columbia

The inlfuence of Tlingit culture  is strong throughout this area.  As a result, this area is called the Tlingit cultural region .



One part of Tlingit culture  is the totem poles  that stand outside Tlingit families' homes.

These totem poles are a family tradition  that people still practice today.

The totem poles represent the history of the family.



Another part of Tlingit culture  is the Chilkat blanket. 

Originally, these blankets were made out of wool from mountain goats  and sheep .

The blankets are made of designs of shapes and animals, and these blankets also tell a story, just like the totem poles.