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Dan Katzeek was born in the late 1800's at Chilkat Lake.
He was the past care-taker of the Killer Whale House. Dan
was a well known silversmith and pieces of his work can still
be seen at the Sheldon Museum in Haines. Dan saw many changes
occur in his life time. As a speaker he passed on many stories
of our heritage to his children and grandchildren. Dan had
a deep love for nature and took from it only what he needed
to provide for himself, his family and others that where in
need.
In the photo to the left Dan can be seen in his hand-crafted
canoe fishing for Salmon along the Chilkat River. Dan was
always happy when he was on the water.
Dan was a skilled craftsman and woodworker. He used
tools like this adze to create many useful items such as the
canoe above.
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