The Chilkoot Indian Association has secured a $75,000 grant for architectural work to stabilize the tribal house at Fort Seward and plan its reconstruction.
CIA tribal administrator Harriet Brouillette said the work will include shoring up roof supports to bear snow loads in the coming winter. The roof now sags, making the building unfit for use.
While some of the building’s structure is rotting and needs replacement, other parts including totemic house posts, will be…
