Haida citizens have voted to approve the Chiixuujin / Chaaw Kaawgaa Big Tide (Low Water) Haida Title Lands Agreement between the Haida Nation and Canada. Of the votes cast, 97% were in favour, meeting the requirements for international agreements set out in the Constitution of the Haida Nation.
This marks another step toward Gud ad T’alang HlGang.gulxa Tll Yahda/Tll yá’adee G̱ii gud ahl t’álang hlG̱ángulaang (People Working Together to Make it Right).
In the Chiixuujin / Chaaw Kaawgaa Big Tide (Low Water) Haida Title Lands Agreement, Canada recognizes and affirms that the Haida Nation has Aboriginal title to the lands of Haida Gwaii. This recognition is consistent with, and builds upon, the Gaayhllxid/ Gíihlagalgang “Rising Tide” Haida Title Lands Agreement completed earlier this year with British Columbia.
“This historic agreement takes us from a place of Crown denial to recognition,” said Gaagwiis, President of the Haida Nation. “It renews the hope we all share for a respectful and collaborative future, led by Haida culture and ways of being. This is a good day for the Haida Nation.”
The Council of the Haida Nation was formed 50 years ago to uphold our inherent responsibilities to Haida Gwaii. With the support of Haida citizens, we continue to move forward on a path that honours our ancestors and builds a better future for our children.
A big Haawa to all those who came out and voted in the Council of the Haida Nation election, and for all those who put their name forward for consideration. A sincere congratulations for all those who were elected. A swearing in ceremony and orientation will be held in the New Year! Haawa again, and once again, congratulations!
Please see below a Notice from the Head Electoral Officer for the New CHN Election Dates. There will also be an option for Online Voting. If you have any questions, contact Grace Garvie, Head Electoral Officer, her contact information is at the bottom of the notice.
