Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

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: The Hereditary leaders of Haida Gwaii for providing direction on how to host the Duke Read more…

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 carried the Haida Nation through time. Her table contained a wide variety of items including Read more…

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 (Carving House). A large crowd of admirers had gathered to greet them and show respect. Many Read more…

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) at Kay Llnagaay. Energy was high as Iihljuwaas (Bill Reid) banners were rehung and the Read more…

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 beams and large cedar planks. The crowd broke into song as they waited for their guests. Before Read more…

  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 canoe through the water, the face of k’aaxadaa (Dogfish) came into view around the rocky shore. The Read more…