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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.

By info@haidanation.com, 2 weeksApril 2, 2024 ago

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…

By info@haidanation.com, 2 yearsMay 5, 2022 ago

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…

By info@haidanation.com, 2 yearsApril 1, 2022 ago

Community

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…

By info@haidanation.com, 3 yearsJanuary 12, 2021 ago

Community

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…

By info@haidanation.com, 4 yearsDecember 14, 2019 ago

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…

By info@haidanation.com, 5 years ago

Community

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…

By info@haidanation.com, 5 yearsSeptember 11, 2019 ago

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Now is the Time

On this day 50 years ago Haida raised the first gya’aang cedar monument at Gaw Tlagee in close to a century. The day marked the resurgence of a carving tradition Haida have developed since the first ts’uu Red cedar arrived in Haida Gwaii. Guud sans glans Robert Davidson carved the Read more…

By info@haidanation.com, 5 yearsAugust 22, 2019 ago

Community

Kay Days

Graham Richard Haida Gwaii came together to celebrate the 11th annual Kay Anniversary Saturday, August 17. Xaaydas Giinaa.ah ‘Laana the Haida Heritage Centre opened its door in 2007 and has partnered closely with Saahlinda Naay Haida Gwaii Museum on numerous important projects ever since. Kay Days is a perfect example Read more…

By info@haidanation.com, 5 yearsAugust 20, 2019 ago

Community

Newly Elected Representatives Make Oaths of Office

Yesterday friends and relatives came together to witness ceremonies for the new representatives of the Council of the Haida Nation, elected and acclaimed 2 and 17 December. Ceremonies at Howard Phillips Hall in Gaw Massett opened with a welcome from Taaw.ga Halaa’ Leeyga May Russ and prayers from Xuhlyang Rev. Read more…

By info@haidanation.com, 5 yearsJanuary 10, 2019 ago

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