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Memorial Donations
The Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian of Southeast Alaska hold ceremonies
to honor their ancestors. They believe their ancestors return to
participate in ceremonies when the names of the deceased are called and
when gifts are offered. Today, this practice also is conducted in
secular activities such as the biennial Celebration.
If you would like to honor an ancestor, memorial donation envelopes will
be available at the Sealaska Heritage Institute sales table. Please
present completed and sealed donation envelopes to the state moderator
at Centennial Hall. The donation will be announced onstage between
performances, posted on SHI’s website and printed in the program guide
for Celebration 2008. Donation funds are used to support Celebration
activities.