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…
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…
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…
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…
The draft Gina ‘Waadlux̲an KilG̲uhlG̲a (Talking About Everything) Land-Sea-People Management Plan is available for review! The comment period for this plan will run until July 15, 2018 and the plan can be download at: < https://bit.ly/2l7qTDh >. You can comment on the plan at either CHN office where there is a drop box Read more…
Saahlinda Naay’s Haida Gwaii Museum’s former Curator Kwiiaawah Jones and current Museum Director Jisgang Nika Collison celebrated the opening of ‘Haida Now’ on March 15. The exhibit features over 450 Haida works at the Museum of Vancouver (MOV) at səńaʔqʷ Kits Point. Much of the collection has been kept in storage Read more…
A heartfelt ‘haawa’ to Museum Executive Director, Dr. Scott Marsden, who is departing after dedicating four years to Saahlinda Naay The Haida Gwaii Museum. Among his many accomplishments, Dr Marsden oversaw and found funding for digitizing the museum’s collection, archival improvements, major and urgent renovations, and the creation of an Read more…
The Council of the Haida Nation extends its deep gratitude to the Haida speakers, Hereditary Leaders, elders, fishers, artists, dancers, singers, scientists, athletes, craftspeople, lawyers, youth, visitors, hosts, and many others, without whom our work would not be possible. Here are some of our best pictures from 2015. Haawa, haawa, haawa.
Hot water is flowing again at Gandll K’in Gwaay.yaay Hotspring Island! The thermal pools, located in Gwaii Haanas Haida Heritage Site and National Park Reserve, dried up following the 7.7 magnitude earthquake which rattled Haida Gwaii in late 2012. In 2013 Parks Canada scientists discovered hot water seeps above ground Read more…
By Tawla Jaad — The week of July 17, in consultation with Water Treatment Plant Operator, John Smith, the Skidegate Band Council realized that it’s water supply was getting very low. To address the issue a Public Dinner Meeting was called on July 24. The Band Council called upon Dana Moraes, Read more…