Meet the team
President K’ah Skáahluwaa
Vice President Kihl Kul Jaad
Vice President Kihl Kul Jaad
Dr. Todd is a geomicrobiologist from Ketchikan. She created the Indigenous Geoscience Community and is also a member of the American Indian Science and Engineering Society.
Her research follows a holistic approach, considering the geology, chemistry and biology of an area in tandem with the spirituality of living things.
Vice President Kihl Kul Jaad
Vice President Kihl Kul Jaad
Vice President Kihl Kul Jaad
VP Edenshaw is a linguist currently working on her PhD at the University of Fairbanks. She is committed to perpetuating the Haida language and is raising her children to speak Xaad Kil as their first language.
Secretary, Treasurer Taal Jaad
Vice President Kihl Kul Jaad
Secretary, Treasurer Taal Jaad
Secretary Witwer is an original board member of the XKKF with over 50 years of experience in finance, administration, program and grant management. She’s implemented countless community initiatives with the goal of enhancing both economic and cultural development for the village of Hydaburg.
Executive Director Kailljuus
Executive Director Kailljuus
Executive Director Kailljuus
ED Lang offers over 30 years of demonstrated leadership in Native organizations, federal Indian law, peace-making, and cultural preservation within Alaska.
Her primary focus is on the comprehensive and community based reclamation of Haida language and ceremony.
Director Dak Juus
Executive Director Kailljuus
Executive Director Kailljuus
Yates is certified with the Sealaska Heritage Institute’s “Our Language” pathway program and also teaches through the Central Council of Tlingit and Haida.
He is dedicated to his continued learning and sharing of Xaad Kil
Program Manager Iilsgidaay
Executive Director Kailljuus
Program Manager Iilsgidaay
Ravana is a designer, writer, and strategist specializing in Indigenous-led storytelling, program development and community engagement. With over 15 years of experience in design, project management and capacity building consultation, she brings a creative sensitivity to the relationship that merges culture and communications.
- Healing is a process that recognizes the interconnectedness of our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being.
- Using ceremony, song, stories, dance, prayers and plant medicine are integral to the healing.
- Connection to elders, traditional healers, knowledge bearers and our community members are crucial for fostering a sense of belonging and support.
- Relationship with the land, air and water in nature is vital for the healing, with emphasis on respect and stewardship of the environment and connection to our ancestors.
- We acknowledge the impacts of intergenerational trauma and aim to address its effects through cultural revitalization, language reclamation and healing practices.
- We hold up the Haida rights to self-determination and reinforce our agency in shaping our own healing and wellness.
- The revitalization and preservation of Haida language and culture are integral to healing and wellness.
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