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…
On April 6, Dr. Patricia Vickers, Alison McDonald, Vern Williams Jr. and Dr. Gordon Horner joined host Jisgang Nika Collison to talk mental health and wellbeing. You can watch the webinar on CHN’s Facebook page, or continue reading to learn about anxiety, tools and resources, and a list of 7 Read more…
Rhonda Lee McIsaac As a nation entwined with the Pacific Northwest coastal waters, Haida are acquainted and accustomed to the power of the sea. Salt water provides life here through each tide. The ocean is bountiful and spiritual in its creation and the benefits are magnificent for all who rely Read more…
Rhonda Lee McIsaac The winter solstice is upon us. The colder weather has resulted in clear skies at night punctuated by the stars that twinkle in the darkness of space. Xuuya Raven stole the light from his grandfather. Xuuya set the sun for daylight and released the stars and moon Read more…
Rhonda Lee McIsaac Guudang.ngaay xuusda grief is a deep sorrow that drifts throughout the communities like fog around Haida Gwaii. It wraps us up and consumes us and can take us afar in memories, emotions, and even into illness. It is tough times like these that our health care providers, Read more…
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…
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…
Rhonda Lee McIsaac The hillside adjacent to the Council of the Haida Nation building and behind Taaw Naay Gas Station and the Skidegate Band Council office has changed dramatically. About 2 hectares of forest have cleared to make way for the new 9435 square foot XaaydaGa Dlaang Society building. Excavators Read more…
Rhonda Lee McIsaac — Skwa’al Frederick Hamilton Sr. celebrated his 96th birthday on February 2, 2017. He belongs to the Gaw k’iiwii Those born at Masset Inlet people of the Raven clan. His family crests are owl, Brown bear and flicker. Skwa’als family is a very accomplished, adventurous family. The Read more…
Tawla Jaad — “Raise your hand if you or someone close to you has ever been abused,” J.R. LaRose asks the crowd. Nearly everyone raises their hand. Each week, on average, 1,000 attacks on women in BC and fifty per cent of all Canadian women will experience sexual, physical or emotional Read more…