National Affairs
Pulling Together
With all the excitement of the Royal Tour behind us, the Council of the Haida Nation would like to give a huge haawa to the following people and organizations who made the visit so successful: […]
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A Little Taste of Haida Gwaii
For the last stage of their visit at Kay Llnagaay, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge stepped into Stlaay Daw Naay (Greeting House). There Cheri Wilson greeted them to explain a few of the objects that have […]
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Admire Haida Artistry
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge enjoyed an afternoon exploring Haida artistry at Kay Llnagaay on Friday September 30th. After witnessing ceremony in Gina Guu Aahljuu Naay (Performing House) they stepped out into Gyaa K’id Naay […]
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge embrace Haida language and culture
By Rhonda Lee McIsaac The Haida Nation anthem was sung by a room full of Haida Matriarchs, community members, and invited guests who were assembled at 9 am inside Gina Guu Aahljuu Naay (Performing House) […]
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Taadsxwa! Welcome! The Haida Nation greets the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in Haida Gwaii
After the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge landed at Kay Llnagaay in Haida Gwaii, their hosts gathered to welcome them in Gina Guu Aahljuu Naay (Performance House). The huge longhouse is constructed in the traditional style from massive […]
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G̱idg̱adx̱a: the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrive safely in Haida Gwaii
Upon their arrival in Haida Gwaii The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge took a short canoe journey from GuuhlGa Llnagaay (Skidegate Landing) to the stony beach of Kay Llnagaay. As a dozen Haida paddlers pushed the […]
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The Perfect Gift
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will take a piece of history away with them after their visit on Haida Gwaii. They will receive a t’aaGuu as a gift from the Haida Nation. This is […]
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Paddle with a Message
BC commissioned a Yellow cedar aal from artist Yaahl ‘Aadaa (Cori Savard). The paddle will be presented as a gift from the Province to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge by Premier Christy Clark on […]