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Name and Description	Nation	Location
Allied Tsimshian Tribes Association	Tsimshian	Canada - Western
Tsimshian history, Tsimshian Treaty process, Tsishian historical and new photographs.
Chilkat Blanket	Tsimshian	US - Alaska
The Chilkat story of its origin says that long ago there lived on the Skeena River, in British Columbia, a Tsimshian woman, a widow, of the village of Kitkatla, and her only daughter, Hi-you-was-clar (rain mother). It had been a season of extreme want. The deep snows of winter still covered the lowlands, and the spirit of hunger stalked abroad as a famished wolf. Day after day the girl sat, half dazed from want of food, staring vacantly at the intricately carved and painted picture that covered the rear interior partition of the house; for, although poor, they were of high caste, and their surroundings spoke of past greatness. The picture finally took possession of her, and, setting up a rude frame, she forgot her suffering, and lost herself in the work of weaving an apron of like design. Later her hand was sought by the son of the chief and, in the exchange of presents, her handiwork was given to the father-in-law, who honored the occasion by a great feast, at which he wore the apron, and sacrificed many slaves in token of his appreciation of the gift. . .
Clothing of Tsimshian Nobles	Tsimshian	US - Alaska
Tsimshian society was divided into three classes: nobles, commoners and slaves. Wealth was reflected in the clothing and personal adornments worn by the chiefs, their wives and children. Nobles wore elaborate headdresses and helmets with crest images carved or painted on them. Their ceremonial clothing included woven Chilkat blankets, aprons and leggings. Following the introduction of European woollen cloth, a new type of clothing was made from dark blue trade blankets, decorated with red flannel crest designs and pearl buttons - The Canadian Museum of Civilization.
Dum Baal-dum	Tsimshian	US - Alaska
Dum Baal-dum (We Will Try)is designed to give those interested in the Tsimshian Language, Shim-al-gyack, an opportunity to help preserve their culture. The teaching method is designed to be used with any language and with any mixed age group with no pressure. Sha-aam-dza waan
Kitsumkalum, a Tsimshian First Nations' community	Tsimshian	Canada - Western
Kitsumkalum is a village located on the pacific northwest of British Columbia, Canada, and is home to the Tsimshian Nation. This site reflects the life of Kitsumkalum and the history behind this community.
Lee T'am laxdii education consulting	Tsimshian	Canada
Providing a variety of consulting services and professional development activities for First Nations education
Metlakatla Tours	Tsimshian	US - Alaska
Listing of our Alaska Native Village in Alaska which is in its fourth year of operating its tribal tourism receiving "Best Practice" Award from HUD in 1998.
Roy Henry Vickers	Tsimshian	Canada - Western
Artist,Storyteller,Writer/Publisher/Sculptor
Sm'algyax Living Legacy Talking Dictionary	Tsimshian	Canada
Developed under the auspices of the Ts'msyen Sm'algyax Authority, this online dictionary includes over 6,000 words and thousands of sound files and images of Tsimshian people.
tsimshian-gallery	Tsimshian	Canada - Northern
Carved traditonal tsimshian arts,such as,totems, masks, bowls,boxes, paddles,rattles, canoes,etc. For over 20 years have carved quality pieces. Contact for more info at: www.tsimshian-gallery.com