The CHN Marine Planning Program is excited to introduce three new staff to support the program’s work on the Nation’s marine-related initiatives. Jaad ‘lljuus Denise Olsson is from the K’aadaas Gaa K’iigwaay clan. She joins the team in the new position of marine executive administrative assistant. Denise has extensive experience Read more…
Rhonda Lee McIsaac — They say a half-Siberian Husky half-wolf is a man’s best friend and for Kura and her human, Brett Merchant, this has been true. They’ve faced grizzly bears, a white bear, a noisy squirrel and countless friendly faces on their walk along the Highway of Tears in Read more…
Alaskan Xaadas Kil: SGid Gaa.uuldang HlGaagilda Xaayda Kil: SGid Gaa uulda GuuGaaldang Gaaw Xaad Kil: SGid Gaa.uuldangwaay Supernatural beings in our stories are often tied to the land and waters of Haida Gwaii. The Hiilang.nga xidid Thunderbird is a supernatural being connected to lightning. By blinking its eyes, it creates lightning that flashes Read more…
Haida language learners and teachers from Kasaan, Hydaburg, Gaaw, HlGaagilda, and as far away as California came together in Juneau this June 8th. The 68 travellers represented all three Haida dialects from Alaska, Gaaw and HlGaagilda. They came together in the midst of a colourful coastal cultural festival called Celebration, during which Read more…
HoA 2016 – Special Presentation Lightning flashed in the company of all our relations on day four of the Haida House of Assembly. The weather-change took place during a special presentation to acknowledge the public service of elected officials and honouring the office of the President of the Haida Nation. Read more…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 19, 2016 The Haida Nation stands with the Heiltsuk Nation and supports their assertions regarding the speed of the federal government’s response, the environmental impacts to the community and subsequent economic hardship from the sinking of the Nathan E. Stewart and grounding of the barge DBL55. Read more…
With all the excitement of the Royal Tour behind us, the Council of the Haida Nation would like to give a huge haawa to the following people and organizations who made the visit so successful: The Hereditary leaders of Haida Gwaii for providing direction on how to host the Duke Read more…
For the last stage of their visit at Kay Llnagaay, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge stepped into Stlaay Daw Naay (Greeting House). There Cheri Wilson greeted them to explain a few of the objects that have carried the Haida Nation through time. Her table contained a wide variety of items including Read more…
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge enjoyed an afternoon exploring Haida artistry at Kay Llnagaay on Friday September 30th. After witnessing ceremony in Gina Guu Aahljuu Naay (Performing House) they stepped out into Gyaa K’id Naay (Carving House). A large crowd of admirers had gathered to greet them and show respect. Many Read more…
By Rhonda Lee McIsaac October 4th is here and the Native Women’s Association of Canada has chosen today to honour the memories of those women and girls who have been missing or murdered across Canada. The Sisters in Spirit Vigil raises awareness about violence against women. October 4th is also a Read more…