HAIDA GWAII WATCHMEN

About Us

The Haida Gwaii Watchmen program originally was started by passionate volunteers who wanted to preserve the village sites in the area known as Gwaii Haanas. It was very common for looters to come to these sites and take artifacts that were very important to the living culture of the Haida Nation, the work done by these volunteers was incredibly important in preserving the village sites that are now protected. The Watchmen program we know today was started in 1982, Watchmen are posted at the 5 village sites from spring to fall, protecting these areas and acting as ambassadors between Nations by educating visitors about Haida heritage and the history of the site they’re visiting.

Projects

• Training – The Watchmen program provides training each spring for seasonal hires, ensuring each Watchmen can work safely in such a remote area.

Events

• Participate in the quarterly reporting out sessions to raise awareness in the community about the work being done by the Watchmen program.

Partnerships

The Haida Gwaii Watchmen program is supported by the Parks Canada Gwaii Haanas field unit. Gwaii Haanas Helps with maintaining the village sites, managing tourism going into Gwaii Haanas, tracking tourism data, and wardens work to ensure Haida laws are being followed within the protected areas

Contact us!

Email: watchmen@haidanation.com

Phone: 250.559.4468