"What really sets Hoonah apart from other places is the people"
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We are proud to be able to share our culture, our history and this place with so many people from around the World!
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My Tlingit name is Chaak Tlaa (Eagle Mother). I belong to the Kaagwaantaan (wolf) clan. “I feel very fortunate to be a part of Icy Strait Point,” says Julie Jackson. As a shareholder and local Tlingit she has a personal investment in the company. “The success of this company benefits my children and grandchildren.”
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in 1986 Jon became the superintendent for the fleet support facility for Ward’s Cove Packing Company in Hoonah, which was located at the old cannery and which is now Icy Strait Point. The shipyard closed down in the Fall of 2001 and Jon didn’t skip a beat in starting his new role as the construction manager for the Icy Strait Point project. He probably didn’t even take a day off in-between….he’s Norwegian, you know!
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He is very thankful for the opportunity at Icy Strait Point to carry on a wonderful food and Tlingit tradition. Being surrounded by such a beautiful setting is just icing on the cake so to speak!
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Paul is an avid outdoors man, fishing, hiking, picnicking, driving his ATV and hunting are some of the ways he enjoys the outdoors with his family in Hoonah.
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Sonya is a Raven of the Ta’akweinadi (Sea Lion House), and has been involved with her culture and served her community in many capacities; as an educator, volunteer and advocate. “ I believe that our Tlingit people are natural leaders and will be the ones that lead Icy Strait Point , as a model of balance and ingenuity, to see many years of success
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Linda's love affair with Alaska began almost 30 years ago when, as a young adult, she left San Francisco with a backpack and a desire to spend a year traveling the state ‘seeing Alaska.’ Her story is no different than most. She fell in love with Alaska and decided to stay. Having already become hooked on the travel and tourism industry, she continued in the same field and eventually went to work in the small cruise ship industry, which later took her away from Alaska
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Voted employee of the year three years in a row! Lonnie balances family life and work and still manages time for hunting and fishing.
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Look around Icy Strait Point and you will find that every sign you see was designed, fabricated and placed by Donald. You will also find him doing the rigging and safety work around the ZipRider.
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Johan Hinchman has been working at the cannery since the beginning in 2004. Playing the lead part in the Tribal Dance & Cultural Legends Show he has brought enthusiasm and talent.
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"I appreciate the ships stopping and bringing all these people to pet me"
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Johan Hinchman
Lead Performer
Johan Hinchman has been working at the cannery since the beginning in 2004. Playing the lead part in the Tribal Dance & Cultural Legends Show he has brought enthusiasm and talent.
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