Raven (Yéil) represents one of our top Clans in Tlingit culture. Raven is also our culture hero, he was a trickster, but also a teacher. Raven is who bright light into the world. Award winning Tlingit Artist and carver James Johnson, born and raised in Juneau, AK. James belongs to the Tlingit Dakl’aweidi Clan (killerwhale).