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	'''Metlakatla''' is a community located in the [[Alexander Archipelago]], in the southeastern region of [[Alaska]]. It is the only settlement of the [[Tsimshian]] people in the United States, who originally migrated from [[British Columbia]], Canada. The name "Metlakatla" comes from the Tsimshian ''Maaxłakxaała'', which means "Saltwater Passage."

	[[~~File~~:~~Metlakatla~~ Alaska.~~jpg~~\|~~thumb~~\|~~right~~\|~~250px~~\|~~Aerial view of Metlakatla~~]]		{{Infobox settlement
			\| name = Metlakatla
			\| official_name = Metlakatla, Alaska
			\| settlement_type = [[Census-designated place]]
			\| image_skyline = <!-- Image removed -->
			\| image_caption = <!-- Image removed -->
			\| image_map = <!-- Image removed -->
			\| map_caption = Location in Alaska
			\| coordinates = {{coord\|55\|7\|N\|131\|34\|W\|region:US_type:city}}
			\| subdivision_type = [[Country]]
			\| subdivision_name = [[United States]]
			\| subdivision_type1 = [[State]]
			\| subdivision_name1 = [[Alaska]]
			\| area_total_km2 = 7.4
			\| area_land_km2 = 6.8
			\| area_water_km2 = 0.6
			\| population_as_of = 2020
			\| population_total = 1,454
			\| timezone = [[Alaska Time Zone\|AKST]]
			\| utc_offset = -9
			\| timezone_DST = [[Alaska Daylight Time\|AKDT]]
			\| utc_offset_DST = -8
			}}

	~~==History==~~		'''Metlakatla''' is a [[census-designated place]] (CDP) located on [[Annette Island]] in the [[Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area]], in the state of [[Alaska]], [[United States]]. It is the only [[Indian reservation]] in Alaska and is home to the [[Tsimshian]] people.
	~~The community of~~ Metlakatla ~~was founded in 1887 by~~ a ~~missionary named~~ [[~~William Duncan~~]], ~~along with a group~~ of ~~Tsimshian people from British Columbia~~. ~~Duncan had been a missionary in~~ the ~~Tsimshian community of~~ [[~~Old Metlakatla~~]] ~~for over 25 years before he~~ and ~~his followers decided~~ to ~~establish a new community in Alaska~~.

	==~~Healthcare~~==		== History ==
	Metlakatla ~~has~~ a ~~local health center~~, ~~the~~ [[~~Metlakatla Indian Community Health Center~~]]~~, which provides a range of healthcare services~~ to ~~the community~~. The ~~health center is managed by the~~ [[~~Indian Health Service~~]], a federal agency responsible for providing health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives. Services provided at the health center include primary care, dental care, behavioral health services, and emergency medical services.		Metlakatla was founded in 1887 by a group of [[Tsimshian]] people led by [[William Duncan (missionary)\|William Duncan]], who relocated from [[British Columbia]] to Annette Island. The community was established as a [[Christian]] mission and has since developed into a vibrant community with a rich cultural heritage.

	==~~Demographics~~==		== Geography ==
	~~As of~~ the ~~2010 census, Metlakatla had a population~~ of 1,~~405. The majority~~ of the ~~population is of Tsimshian descent. The Tsimshian people have a rich cultural heritage, with traditions such as~~ [[~~potlatch~~]] ~~ceremonies and~~ [[~~totem pole~~]] ~~carving still practiced today~~.		Metlakatla is located on the western shore of [[Annette Island]], which is part of the [[Alexander Archipelago]] in southeastern Alaska. The island is surrounded by the waters of the [[Inside Passage]], a network of waterways that provide a vital transportation route for the region.

	==~~Geography~~==		== Demographics ==
	~~Metlakatla is located on~~ [[~~Annette Island~~]], the ~~largest island in~~ the ~~Alexander Archipelago~~. The community is ~~surrounded by~~ the ~~lush forests and rugged mountains~~ of ~~the~~ [[~~Tongass National Forest~~]]~~, the largest national forest in the United States~~.		According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the population of Metlakatla was 1,454 as of the 2020 census. The community is predominantly [[Native American]], with the majority of residents being of [[Tsimshian]] descent.

	==Economy==		== Economy ==
	The economy of Metlakatla is ~~largely~~ based on fishing, ~~with the~~ community ~~having~~ a ~~long history of~~ commercial ~~and subsistence~~ fishing. ~~Other~~ important ~~sectors include healthcare, education~~, and ~~government services~~.		The economy of Metlakatla is primarily based on [[fishing]], [[timber]], and [[tourism]]. The community operates a [[fish processing plant]] and engages in [[commercial fishing]] activities. Tourism is also an important economic driver, with visitors attracted to the area's natural beauty and cultural heritage.

	==~~Education~~==		== Culture ==
	~~Education in~~ Metlakatla is ~~provided by the Annette Island School District~~, ~~which operates an elementary school~~, ~~a middle school~~, and ~~a high school~~. The ~~district also offers a~~ cultural ~~education program~~, ~~which teaches students about Tsimshian culture~~ and ~~history~~.		Metlakatla is known for its strong cultural traditions, including [[Tsimshian]] art, dance, and music. The community hosts various cultural events throughout the year, celebrating its heritage and sharing it with visitors.

	==~~References~~==		== Education ==
	~~<references />~~		The [[Metlakatla School District]] provides educational services to the community, offering programs from [[kindergarten]] through [[12th grade]]. The district is committed to preserving the [[Tsimshian]] language and culture through its curriculum.

	{{Alaska~~-stub}}~~		== Transportation ==
	~~{{medicine-stub}}~~		Metlakatla is accessible by [[ferry]] and [[air]], with regular service provided by the [[Alaska Marine Highway]] and flights from [[Ketchikan International Airport]]. The community has a small [[airport]] and a [[seaplane base]] for local travel.

	[[Category:Populated places in Alaska]]		== See also ==
			* [[Annette Island Reserve]]
			* [[Tsimshian]]
			* [[William Duncan (missionary)]]

			== References ==
			{{Reflist}}

			== External links ==
			* [http://www.metlakatla.com Official Metlakatla website]

			{{Alaska}}
			{{Census-designated places in Alaska}}
			[[Category:Census-designated places in Alaska]]
			[[Category:Populated places in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska]]
	[[Category:Tsimshian]]		[[Category:Tsimshian]]
	[[Category:~~Healthcare in Alaska]]~~		[[Category:Indian reservations in Alaska]]
	~~[[Category:Education~~ in Alaska]]

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'''Metlakatla''' is a community located in the [[Alexander Archipelago]], in the southeastern region of [[Alaska]]. It is the only settlement of the [[Tsimshian]] people in the United States, who originally migrated from [[British Columbia]], Canada. The name "Metlakatla" comes from the Tsimshian ''Maaxłakxaała'', which means "Saltwater Passage."

[[File:Metlakatla Alaska.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Aerial view of Metlakatla]]

==History==
The community of Metlakatla was founded in 1887 by a missionary named [[William Duncan]], along with a group of Tsimshian people from British Columbia. Duncan had been a missionary in the Tsimshian community of [[Old Metlakatla]] for over 25 years before he and his followers decided to establish a new community in Alaska.

==Healthcare==
Metlakatla has a local health center, the [[Metlakatla Indian Community Health Center]], which provides a range of healthcare services to the community. The health center is managed by the [[Indian Health Service]], a federal agency responsible for providing health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives. Services provided at the health center include primary care, dental care, behavioral health services, and emergency medical services.

==Demographics==
As of the 2010 census, Metlakatla had a population of 1,405. The majority of the population is of Tsimshian descent. The Tsimshian people have a rich cultural heritage, with traditions such as [[potlatch]] ceremonies and [[totem pole]] carving still practiced today.

==Geography==
Metlakatla is located on [[Annette Island]], the largest island in the Alexander Archipelago. The community is surrounded by the lush forests and rugged mountains of the [[Tongass National Forest]], the largest national forest in the United States.

==Economy==
The economy of Metlakatla is largely based on fishing, with the community having a long history of commercial and subsistence fishing. Other important sectors include healthcare, education, and government services.

==Education==
Education in Metlakatla is provided by the Annette Island School District, which operates an elementary school, a middle school, and a high school. The district also offers a cultural education program, which teaches students about Tsimshian culture and history.

==References==
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[[Category:Populated places in Alaska]]
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[[Category:Healthcare in Alaska]]
[[Category:Education in Alaska]]

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