
Mary Daaljíni Cruise, one of two naa káani, helped guide and consult on the ceremonial re-dedication of the Raven House on Saturday, July 19, 2026, in Haines, Alaska. (Rashah McChesney/Chilkat Valley News)

Nathaniel Revels watches the crowd form for the Raven House rededication on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Haines,Alaska. (Rashah McChesney/Chilkat Valley News)

Tim Ackerman speaks to an elder during the re-dedication of the Raven House on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Haines, Alaska. (Rashah McChesney/Chilkat Valley News)

X̱ʼunei Lance Twitchell, a Lingít language scholar and teacher, talks with people in the crowd before the ceremonial re-dedication of the Raven House on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Haines, Alaska. (Rashah McChesney/Chilkat Valley News)

Jones and Lani Hotch, of Klukwan, chat with artist Jackson Polys, during the Raven House re-dedication on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Haines, Alaska. (Rashah McChesney/Chilkat Valley News)

Ricardo Kingeistí Worl wore this beaded vest as he helped to coordinate the Raven House rededication Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Haines, Alaska. (Rashah Mcchesney/Chilkat Valley News)

A cedar hat was one of many regalia items people wore or displayed during the Raven House redidication on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Haines, Alaska. (Rashah Mcchesney/Chilkat Valley News)

Nathan Yéil Yádi Jackson holds a carved spoon he presented as a gift to David R. Boxley, who painted the new screen hanging in the Raven House on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Haines, Alaska. (Rashah McChesney/Chilkat Valley News)

Kaayák’w Brandon Gomez, who was given the name Yéil Yádi X̱’út’ayi Du.áx̱ji, or “the sound of Nathan Jackson’s adze during a ceremony at the Raven House helps to gather gifts for the people who came out to support the Lukaax̱.ádi clan as they re-dedicated the house on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Haines, Alaska. (can be heard). Haines, Alaska. (Rashah McChesney/Chilkat Valley News)

(left) Shawna Pustinen Jiwdu.oo Al’eix̱í and Jackie Pata play the drums as Kaayák’w Brandon Yéil Yádi X̱’út’ayi Du.áx̱ji, Gomez, Aankadax̱steen Jeremy Yéil G̱aat X̱’éen Timothy and Shawna Jiwdu.oo Al’eix̱í Pustinen dance during the Raven House dedication on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Haines, Alaska. (Rashah McChesney/Chilkat Valley News)

Haines, Alaska. (Rashah McChesney/Chilkat Valley News)

At least 75 people attended a ceremony to re-dedicate the Raven House in Haines, Alaska. (Rashah McChesney/Chilkat Valley News)

Children play on the couch during a ceremonial re-dedication of the Raven House on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Haines, Alaska. (Rashah McChesney/Chilkat Valley News)

Rosita Kaaháni Worl speaks to a crowd during the re-dedication of the Raven House on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Haines, Alaska. (Rashah McChesney/Chilkat Valley News)

A new drum was unveiled and named Yéil Yádi X̱’út’ayi Du.áx̱ji, or “the sound of Nathan Jackson’s adze (can be heard),” during the Raven House during a re-dedication ceremony by the Lukaax̱.ádi clan on July 18, 2026, in Haines, Alaska. (Rashah McChesney/Chilkat Valley News)

X’unei Lance Twitchell listens to speakers during a Raven House rededicationc eremony on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Haines, Alaska. (Rashah McChesney/Chilkat Valley News)

Tsimshian artist David A. Boxley speaks to a crowd about a screen he painted for the Lukaax̱.ádi clan on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Haines, Alaska. (Rashah McChesney/Chilkat Valley News) Haines, Alaska. (Rashah McChesney/Chilkat Valley News)

(left) X’unei Lance Twitchell, Nathan Yéil Yádi Jackson, Jackie Pata, Rosita Kaaháni Worl and Mary Daaljini Cruise laugh during a ceremonial re-dedication of the Raven House on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Haines, Alaska. (Rashah McChesney/Chilkat Valley News)

on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, near Haines, Alaska. (Rashah McChesney/Chilkat Valley News)

on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, near Haines, Alaska. (Rashah McChesney/Chilkat Valley News)

Kaayák’w Brandon Gomez, of Juneau, takes on the name Yéil Yádi X̱’út’ayi Du.áx̱ji, or “the sound of Nathan Jackson’s adze (can be heard),” which was also the name given to the new drum in front of him, during the Raven House during a re-dedication ceremony by the Lukaax̱.ádi clan on July 18, 2026, in Haines, Alaska. (Rashah McChesney/Chilkat Valley News)

A newly unveiled screen, called Yéil G̱aat X̱’éen, at the Lukaax̱.ádi Raven House on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Haines, Alaska. (Rashah McChesney/Chilkat Valley News)

Nathan Yéil Yádi Jackson gets a hug from Kaayák’w Brandon Gomez, of Juneau, who took on the name Yéil Yádi X̱’út’ayi Du.áx̱ji, or “the sound of Nathan Jackson’s adze (can be heard)” during the Raven House during a re-dedication ceremony by the Lukaax̱.ádi clan on July 18, 2026, in Haines, Alaska. (Rashah McChesney/Chilkat Valley News)

Tsimshian artist David A. Boxley speaks to a crowd in front of a screen he painted for the Lukaax̱.ádi clan on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Haines, Alaska. (Rashah McChesney/Chilkat Valley News)

Nathan Yéil Yádi Jackson speaks to a crowd in the living room of the Raven House during a re-dedication ceremony by the Lukaax̱.ádi clan on July 18, 2026, in Haines, Alaska. (Rashah McChesney/Chilkat Valley News)

Aankadax̱steen Jeremy Timothy was given the same name as a newly unveiled screen at the Raven House, Yéil G̱aat X̱’éen, during a re-dedication ceremony on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Haines, Alaska. (Rashah McChesney/Chilkat Valley News)

Shawna Pustinen tears up as she is given the name Jiwdu.oo Al’eix̱í, or “The dancing of Nancy Jackson,” during a ceremonial ku.eex and re-dedication of the Raven House on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Haines, Alaska. (Rashah McChesney/Chilkat Valley News)

(left) Shawna Pustinen Jiwdu.oo Al’eix̱í and Jackie Pata play the drums as Kaayák’w Brandon Yéil Yádi X̱’út’ayi Du.áx̱ji, Gomez and Shawna Jiwdu.oo Al’eix̱í Pustinen dance during the Raven House dedication on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Haines, Alaska. (Rashah McChesney/Chilkat Valley News)

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After a four-hour ḵu.éex’ dozens donned regalia for photographs outside of the Raven House on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Haines, Alaska. (Rashah McChesney/Chilkat Valley News)

Aankadax̱steen Jeremy Timothy, who was also given the name Yéil G̱aat X̱’éen, steps out into the daylight after the ceremony as many prepared to be photographed in their regalia in front of the Raven House on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Haines, Alaska. (Rashah McChesney/Chilkat Valley News)

After a four-hour ḵu.éex’ dozens donned regalia for photographs outside of the Raven House on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Haines, Alaska. (Rashah McChesney/Chilkat Valley News)

Ricardo Kingeistí Worl walks out of the Raven House on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Haines, Alaska. (Rashah McChesney/Chilkat Valley News)

Nathan Yéil Yádi Jackson in his regalia, heading out of the Raven House for a group photo on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Haines, Alaska. Jackson, a Lukaax̱.ádi clan trustee, carved the raven currently adorning the front of the house. (Rashah McChesney/Chilkat Valley News)

Nathan Yéil Yádi Jackson in his regalia, heading out of the Raven House for a group photo on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Haines, Alaska. Jackson, a Lukaax̱.ádi clan trustee, carved the raven currently adorning the front of the house. (Rashah McChesney/Chilkat Valley News)

X’unei Lance Twitchell walks out of the Raven House for a photo on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Haines, Alaska. (Rashah McChesney/Chilkat Valley News)

Shawna Pustinen holds a raven mask while heading out of the Raven House for photos after a re-dedication ceremony on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Haines, Alaska. Pustinen was given the name Jiwdu.oo Al’eix̱í, or “The dancing of Nancy Jackson,” during the ḵu.éex’. (Rashah McChesney/Chilkat Valley News)

Lukaax̱.ádi clan trustee Jackie Pata walks down the steps of the Raven House for a group photo after a re-dedication on Saturday, July 18 in Haines, Alaska. (Rashah McChesney/Chilkat Valley News)

Many of those who attended the ceremonial ku.eex, re-dedicating the Raven House on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Haines, Alaska. (Rashah McChesney/Chilkat Valley News)

Many of those who attended the ceremonial ku.eex, re-dedicating the Raven House on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Haines, Alaska. (Rashah McChesney/Chilkat Valley News)

Members of the Lukaax̱.ádi clan in front of the Raven House on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Haines, Alaska. (Rashah McChesney/Chilkat Valley News)