Another anchor to the Commons is the Car-
cross Learning Centre, built to showcase the
art, culture and history of the community and
the Carcross/Tagish First Nation people and to
help users learn and understand the culture of
the Inland Tlingit and Tagish peoples’ way of
life.
The multi-purpose facility also serves as a cen-
tral gathering place for the Community, where
intercultural and educational sharing, preser-
vation and enlightenment nurtures the well-
being and place of the people it serves.
“The Learning Centre will work on develop-
ment of the culture in the sense of how they
send it out in the community,” says Lepine.
“Tourists are invited in for touring, discussions,
and learning.”
Lepine says the C/TMC is ready to work with
the Carcross/Tagish First Nation to support the
messaging of their culture alongside them, to
help non-First Nation members become more
familiar with the wonderful history and cul-
ture of Tagish and Tlingit Nations.
“We are here to help in anyway we can,” says
Lepine. “And we are very proud to help bring
Carcross to the rest of the world.”
“Cultural
tourism, strengthens
community partnerships,
offers training for Aboriginal
artists and youth, and advances
the business potential that exists
in the Carcross region.”
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Nelson Lepine
CEO
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