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 […]
Category: Wellness
Mental Health & Well-Being: Taking care of yourself during the COVID-19 crisis
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 […]
Life begins and ends with the ocean
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 […]
A Time for Rebirth and Growth
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 […]
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Dii guudang.ngaay xuusda Shattered by grief
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Moving to Higher Ground
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 […]
Tl’l X̱aaynang.ngas uu gina ‘yuwan iijii (To live is the greatest thing)
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 […]
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Do not standby … intervene
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 […]