H o w • t o • G i v e

Thank you for considering a donation to Kasaan Haida Heritage Foundation (KHHF), a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. All donations are tax deductible.

The Chief Son-I-Hat Whale House on Prince of Wales Island in Southeast Alaska is in danger of structural failure within a few years. The house was built in 1880 by Chief Son-I-Hat, a Yadas chief. The current construction dates primarily to 1938 and 1939 when it was reconstructed as a part of a Federal CCC project overseen by the U. S. Forest Service. The Whale House was recognized as an outstanding example of a Kaigani community house. You can help in our effort by earmarking your donation for preservation.

Because of the increasing age of our elders, KHHF also works towards documenting and preserving our Haida language. Indigenous languages throughout the world suffer the threat of extinction. Haida is no different. A mere handful of our Kasaan elders speak Haida fluently. The youngest fluent speakers are over 75 years old. Only one still lives in Kasaan.

All contributions will play a vital role in preserving the Haida language and culture for future generations.

HOW TO GIVE
You may send a personal check or money order payable to KHHF:

Kasaan Haida Heritage Foundation
c/o KAVILCO INC
600 University Street
Suite 3010
Seattle, WA 98101-1129

To donate by Credit Card, click here:

EARMARKING FUNDS
You may direct your funds to a specific activity. Include mention of your intent in a letter to the foundation or write in the memo section of your check. For example, writing “Media Specialist” will go to our Haida language project and other projects overseen by our Media Specialist.

When donating by credit card via PayPal, you can earmark funds by mentioning your intent in the space provided for messages.