The Tlingit People
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The Tlingit People are Native Americans with a strong culture living along the southeastern coast of Alaska and northern coast of British Columbia. This area is known as the Tlingit cultural region .
Culture is what makes the Tlingit people distinct. Their culture is marked by what they have able in their terrority including wood, fish, deer, seals, goats, and sheep. Wood is used for carving totem poles, canoes, and building homes. The Tlingit culture is especially know for their totem poles and Chilkat blankets . Both totem poles and Chilkat blankets tell families stories. They are both brightly colored and have detailed designed with people, animals, and shapes.
Trade is an important part of the Tlingit society. They spend their time making goods to trade with other Native Americans. The Tlingit people make and trade things like canoes, blankets, copper tools, ornaments, baskets, and seal oil with other groups.
