North Tide Canoe Kwaan of Haines will hold a prominent spot at the dedication of Sealaska Heritage Institute’s Walter Soboleff Center on May 15 in Juneau.

The Tlingit paddling crew will land at Marine Park at 12:30 p.m. to help kick off a traditional ceremony, including dance group performances and a procession to the new $20 million building.

“A little dugout from Haines will represent 10,000 years of (Native) history,” said group leader Wayne Price.…