Yées Ḵu.oo – Shu Gyad -- is a multi-cultural dance group, comprised of many indigenous nations including, Tlingit, Haida, Tsimshian, Aleut, Yupik, and other Indigenous Nations. The Tlingit name, Yées Ḵu.oo means “New People/New Beginning” (Shu Gyad is the Sm’algyax translation). The late Clarence Jackson translated the name for the group at AFN in 2003, the year the dance group formed. “Our purpose is to share our songs with everyone. We strive to show the utmost respect to all, and to teach the children through song – so that they will feel the pride of being indigenous.” The group has performed in many venues, including the Governor’s Inaugural Balls, the Juneau Maritime Festival, Washington, DC, Gold Medal, the Alaska Federation of Natives Convention, as well as many local events. In October 2024 we will celebrate our 21st Anniversary.