In this newsflash, you will find more information about the Nang K’uulaa / Nang K’úulaas Recognition Agreement and a set of questions and answers related to the work of the Council of the Haida Nation. In addition, I personally extend an invitation to all citizens to attend our upcoming summer Read more…
News release July 18, 2023 — Skidegate, British Columbia — Haida Nation, Province of British Columbia, and Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada Today, the Haida Nation, British Columbia and Canada announced the conclusion of the signing of a co-developed recognition agreement. This is a significant step toward reconciliation, or Gud Read more…
Working in partnership with HaiCo, the Haida Nation’s economic development corporation, we are happy to share that we have secured funding through the Tourism Relief Fund to support Haida Tourism’s expansion and recovery from the pandemic. Haawa | háw’aa Pacific Economic Development Canada for the $500,000 contribution to support Read more…
The draft Haida Gwaii ʹíináang | iinang Pacific Herring: An Ecosystem Overview and Ecosystem-based Rebuilding Plan is available for your review and comments. Download the Draft Herring Rebuilding Plan here: https://haidamarineplanning.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/1.-DRAFT-Haida-Gwaii-Herring-An-Ecosystem-Overview-and-Ecosystem-based-Rebuilding-Plan-4.pdf The draft plan was co-developed by a Technical Working Group (TWG) made up of members from Read more…
The Council of the Haida Nation, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council and Ocean Networks Canada are mounting a three-week expedition to monitor and learn more about deep-sea ecosystems within several existing and proposed marine protected areas (MPAs), including sites to be designated as part of the Marine Protected Read more…
K’alaaga Jaad Jana Mcleod When a family has a loss, Haida Gwaii gathers around those directly involved to offer comfort. Our compassion drives the action needed to assist people going through what is usually the worst time in their lives. We fundraise and offer words to try and soothe their Read more…
K’alaaga Jaad Jana Mcleod This article is in Xaayda kil. After some understandable delays, it was time to celebrate! The snow blizzard and rain squalls didn’t dampen the spirits of those gathered for the unveiling of GuulhGa Siiwaay Spirit Lake trail on Saturday, March 19. The last time I was Read more…
Jana Mcleod This article is in Xaad Kíl. With the easing of provincial restrictions, sports tournaments are back on and basketball fever has hit Haida Gwaii! The Junior All Native Basketball Tournament (JANT) is already under way, and many are preparing for the All-Native Basketball Tournament next month. The JANT Read more…
Orientating elected Council of the Haida Nation Representatives to the workings of the Nation is a process that takes patience, a lot of listening, and absorbing a vast amount of detailed information. That information can be new to Representatives or a refresher for those who have previously worked with Read more…
Please note: Candidate statements are presented in order of submission. All candidates were offered space in Haida Laas to provide a message to citizens of the Nation. All submissions by candidates were edited only for grammar, punctuation and Haida place names by Communications staff. POLLING DATES AND LOCATIONS ADVANCE Read more…