The Chilkat Valley is more than just a breathtaking landscape in Southeast Alaska — it’s home. For generations, people here have lived in balance with the land, the rivers, and the wildlife. Today, as a proposed large-scale hardrock mine threatens this delicate balance, local voices are rising in defense of our future.

The Palmer Mine threatens clean water, salmon, and way of life in the Chilkat Valley. Learn how the Chilkat Indian Village is leading the fight for protection.