Community
Haida Gwaii Abalone Summit
Gud ahl tl’ hlGanggulas Galgahl’yáan damaan an hl tla ḵinggaa / People working together to take care of Abalone
Community
CHN 50th Anniversary Catering Call-Out
Catering Opportunity The Council of the Haida Nation is currently accepting two catering bids for 500 people from the HlGaagilda Skidegate region for CHNs upcoming 50th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, October 5th 2024 at the Naa Gaagudgiikyagangs George Brown Recreation Center
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Save the date: Council of the Haida Nation’s 50th Anniversary Celebration
SAVE THE DATE The Council of the Haida Nations 50th anniversary celebration
Community
Haida Nation mourns loss of CHN Elected Representative – April 2, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we share the news that Guuday Guud Dlaaya Vince Collison – a passionate advocate for the Haida Nation, dedicated Haida repatriation leader, proud Haida Watchman, and Elected CHN Representative of the Council of the Haida Nation – passed away on April 1, 2024. His departure to the next world is a huge loss to his family, friends, community and Nation as a whole. Vince will be greatly missed by all.
Community
Shaylanna’s MMIW Walk
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…
Community
GuuhlGa Siiwaay Spirit Lake Trail
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…
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Gaandlee Guu Jaalang Daughters of the River Salmon and Sisterhood at Sk‘aaws
Kil Hltaanuwaay Tayler Brown This article includes Xaad kil. Due to the global pandemic, this summer was vastly different for many Haida and Island citizens. True to Haida strength and resilience, citizens took the opportunity to get out on Haida Gwaii’s lands and waters to practice the inherent right to fish Read more…
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Composting, Community, and Growing Food on Haida Gwaii
Rhonda Lee McIsaac Resilient and colourful winter kale sprouts from the garden beds covered in eel grass mulch in early December. Gathered in amongst the raised garden beds at the Skidegate Health Centre, a group of community members stood shivering, eager to learn the basics of composting. “We’re so glad Read more…
Community
Masala spice and everything nice
Rhonda Lee McIsaac In a large sauté pan, the butter is melted on low heat. The chopped white onion sizzles in the hot butter. Gaadgaas Erika Stocker is cooking backstrap deer curry and rice as her youngest daughter Dlaayaa Norah plays in the room. St’aay Taaw.waay Carla Russ greets cooking Read more…
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Play time is the best time in Gaw Tlagee
Rhonda Lee McIsaac It’s fall and back to school time! Outside, children are playing and getting muddy and wet. Playing is a great way to get exercise, gain more independence, meet other groups of children, enjoy the benefits of clean air, and stretch those physical and cognitive muscles. The benefits Read more…