The Trail Less Traveled

For this episode, we sit down in the village of Klukwan, known to be the capital of the Tlingit national - located near Haines, Alaska. This interview features an indigenous elder named Lani Hotch, the culture bearer for the Tlingit Nation. Lani Hotch is a leader and activist. Lani is the culture bearer for the Klukwan community. She is a traditional and contemporary weaver who lives a traditional Tlingit lifestyle based on the seasons. Learn more about ways in which you can work collectively to stop the Palmer Mine Project by visiting: https://chilkatforever.org/the-threatShow Notes:00:00:03 - Lani Hotch intro00:00:40 - Podcast intro00:01:31 - Tlingit greeting and intro for Lani Hotch00:03:50 - Lani describes what she sees when she looks out her window in the village of Klukwan, Alaska.00:05:00 - Lani talks about her early adventures and the ways in which conservation played a role in her upbringing.00:13:00 - Lani sings a song that reminds her of her early years.00:14:16 - Lani shares a background