2020 Great List

The Haida Nation is proud to celebrate and acknowledge graduates in Gaw Tlagee, HlGaagilda and beyond. The following is a Great List presenting the names of Haida citizens who have completed certification in their field of choice! Congratulations to you all and all the best with your future plans. 

Masters 

Kyaanuuslii Natasha Parrish, Masters of Indigenous Nationhood from University of Victoria 

Jaad Gudghiljiwah Michaela McGuire, Masters of Arts, School of Criminology Simon Fraser University 

Bachelors 

Gyaaxaa Kiana Brown, Thompson Rivers University Bachelors of Health Science and Diploma in Respiratory Therapy 

K’aayhldaa Xyaalaas Rayne Boyko, Hawaii Pacific University Bachelor of Marine Science 

Taylor Mae Gray, Bachelor Degree in Interior Design from The La Salle College of Applied Arts 

Irene Klien, Associate of Arts Degree in Health Sciences 

Kil tlaats’ gaa Peter Lantin, Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology from the University of Victoria 

Certificates 

Starnita Nyce, Certificate in Nisga’a Studies and Certificate in First Nations Language-Nisga’a, Wilp Wilxo’oskwhl Nisga’a Institute – University of Northern British Columbia 

Kaitlyn Nyce, Certificate in General First Nations Studies, Wilp Wilxo’oskwhl Nisga’a Institute – University of Northern British Columbia 

Xiidaagang Pearl York, Office Assistant Certificate – Canadian Vocational Training Centre 

Gid Qunee Melody Morrison, Office Assistant Certificate – Canadian Vocational Training Centre 

Dee Williams, Office Assistant Certificate – Canadian Vocational Training Centre 

Derick Chutter, Health Care Assistant Certificate – Native Education College

High School Diplomas 

Gudangaay Tlaats’gaa Naay 

Kunn Jaad Giidii Angel Brown 

T’aa Giidii Devan Boyko 

K’iijuuhlaas Nathaniel White 

Schon Sjolund 

Sierra Brown-Wesley 

Gulkihlgad Yakgujanaas 

Calvin Sampare 

Haana Edenshaw

GidGalang Kuuyas Naay 

Jordyn Sankey  

Ildagwaay Camellia Yovanovich 

Guustlas Trey Rorick 

Jacey Pollard 

Tyson Jones 

Teniel Houston 

Chayla Williams 

Melva Collinson-Young 

Bailey McDonald 

Xangii Gan Haana Dawson Sterritt 

Kang.Ga Jaad Taylor Lund 

Ts’ing hltaaxwii Olivia Wilson 

Citizens Graduating Off-Island 

Madison Brown 

Kaajii sg̱id jaad Madison Mouzakis 

Yaath Kiil Ewaans Freeman Bell 

Colton Stewart 

Colten Waldhaus 

Ga’ow OOdaa Gretchen Lewandowski 

Naomi Kuhn 

Jason Lockie

Ethan Adams

If we missed you or any Haida graduate this year, email us at info@haidanation.com and we will add them to the 2020 Great List!  

This article is published in the recent Winter Haida Laas. View or download the full edition here.