Aani is the Tlingit word for land and Tlingit people have been in this place for over 10,000 years. It’s very important to recognize this historical fact and to appreciate that the Tlingit people have been excellent stewards and have lived out the traditional tribal values around balance, respect, and caring for the Earth that sustains us all. So for taking wonderful care of this special place for time immemorial we say thank you and gunalchéesh.