In Tlingit, Klukwan means “eternal village.” Statement of Kimberley Strong, Tribal Council President of the Chilkat Indian Village of Klukwan: “The Village of Klukwan is home to about 100 people and …In Tlingit, Klukwan means “eternal village.” Statement of Kimberley Strong, Tribal Council President of the Chilkat Indian Village of Klukwan: “The Village of Klukwan is home to about 100 people and …