Haida Roots is a grassroots, native-led non-profit organization based in Seattle, WA.
We are committed to helping preserve Xáad kíl (Haida language) for future generations.
Our mission is to learn and share our language through stories, songs, and traditional arts taught by our Haida Elders, specialists and artists.
Along with keeping our ancient cultural ways thriving, we support the creative evolution of contemporary music, art & books.
OUR MISSION
At Haida Roots, we work to keep our critically endangered language alive through strong community ties, creating language learning opportunities, new song compositions, curriculum & literary development, song & dance practice, storytelling, art & traditional regalia making & more.
FLUENT SPEAKER MENTOR PROGRAM
We can count our fluent speakers on one hand. Because of this, we are constantly working towards finding ways to stay connected to our precious elders and learn from them. We keep this goal in mind: 2nd language learners will speak our ancient tongue & will nurture new generations of 1st language Haida speakers.
TRADITIONAL ARTS
Master Haida artists pass their knowledge to the next generations.
HAIDA ROOTS LANGUAGE & ARTS
Raven Clan Singers
A wing of the Haida Roots program
A new song group of 4 generations from the Haida Raven Clan, Double Fin Killer Whale Crest and Brown Bear House descending from Hydaburg Alaska, and continue to carry on the songs and stories of their Elders and Ancestors.
"Gudgwáa Tl'áas Xaat'áay"
"Generation After Generation"
Háw'aa to our generous supporters!
The Gathering Collaborative
The Central Council of the
Tlingit and Haida Tribes of Alaska
©2025 Haida Roots