Cape Fox Lodge

Cape Fox Lodge

Cape Fox Lodge was built in 1990 and is a subsidiary of the Cape Fox Corporation. Originally, the hotel worked with the Westmark property management and then later, with WestCoast Hotels. In 2006, After fifteen years of experience, Cape Fox Lodge began management of itself to better control growth and future prosperity.

Over the years, Cape Fox Lodge has proudly been the host to many special and important events. Always seeking to improve services and it's shining reputation as a place of comfort and inspiration to its many guests.

Cape Fox Corporation History

Cape Fox Corporation was incorporated under the terms of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act on November 10, 1973. The settlement acknowledged the rights of the Alaska Native people and granted them land and compensation. Cape Fox is one of the smallest of the Native Corporations with approximately 200 shareholders and is located in Saxman, 3 miles south of Ketchikan.

Many of the Cape Fox shareholders are direct descendants of the Tlingit, Saanya Kwaan people who inhabited Cape Fox Village, which is located approximately 50 miles south of Saxman, at Kirk Point. The Saanya Kwaan tribe is comprised of 3 clans, the Kiks.adi, Tekweidi and Neix.adi. One of the earliest written accounts of Cape Fox Village was recorded in 1899 when an expedition, under the direction of Edward H. Harriman, arrived at its shores.

Cape Fox recognizes the importance of preserving the cultural heritage of its ancestors. In addition to the ongoing repatriation effort, Cape Fox takes pride in its native cultural tour program and retail store in Saxman. The native tradition of providing food and shelter for traveling friends, living together under one roof, the use of native materials and making every object a thing of beauty, is evident at the Cape Fox Lodge in Ketchikan.

Cape Fox owes much to its village elders whom in 1894 embarked on the journey from Cape Fox Village to establish their new home in Saxman. Their efforts brought about the birth of Cape Fox Corporation. Through their vision and dedication, Cape Fox Corporation has become the "long house" for future generations, by providing educational, social, and cultural support to its shareholders.

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