Native Conservancy
The Initiative seeks to heal, recover and revive the habitat and cultural connections of four formerly warring tribes (Tlingit Chugach Eskimo, Aleut) who are going to participate with tribal members and youth in carving the Totem. To finally promote the revitalization of the Eyak language, place names, the revitalization of sacred sites through the placement of a totem pole on Sea Otter Island.
A log, originally harvested in Alaska, was used to construct Port Chicago, CA is now being returned to its Native lands thanks to a gift from Papalii Dr. Tusi Avegalio. With Pawanka Fund’s support this log entrusted to Native Conservancy, will bring together Native communities in designing and carving a totem pole.
