Organized Village of Kasaan

The Organized Village of Kasaan is a federally recognized Alaska Native tribe of Haida people. This Alaska Native tribe is headquartered in Kasaan, Alaska.
They are known as the Kaigani Haida. Kasaan Health Center provides healthcare to the tribe.

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Government

The Organized Village of Kasaan is led by a democratically elected tribal council. Its president is Michael Jones. The Alaska Regional Office of the Bureau of Indian Affairs serves the tribe. They ratified its constitution and corporate charter in 1938.
The tribe is a member of the National Congress of American Indians.

Territory

Previously, the Kaigani Haida lived in a former village, or "Old Kasaan". In the 18th century, they migrated to Kasaan, or "New Kasaan", which became the northernmost Haida settlement.
Kasaan is on the eastern coast of Prince of Wales Island that is part of the Alexander Archipelago. Kasaan is 30 miles northwest of Ketchikan, but not connected by highway, so travel off the island is airplane or boat.
Three other tribes are located on Prince of Wales Island: Craig Tribal Association, Hydaburg Cooperative Association, and Klawock Cooperative Association.

Economy

Cultural tourism and timber are important to the tribe's livelihood. Alaska Dream Cruises lands at Kasaan. The Organized Village of Kasaan is affiliated with Sealaska Corporation, an Alaska Native corporation, and Kavilco Inc., an ANCSA Village Corporation.

Language and culture

The Organized Village of Kasaan speaks English and the Haida language. The community has a Totem Park and the Chief Son-i-Hat Whale House, built in the late 19th century by Saanixaat, a Haida nobleman. The house has been restored and is open to visitors. The tide has a woodcarving workshop open to the public.