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Skidegate Haida Language 'Word of the Week:

May 14th:  'Xaana Kaahlii' and means 'Skidegate Inlet' (the x has a 'back of the throat sound' and the 'k' is a popping back throat  'k' sound

May 7: 'laana - means 'town' (the l has a 'pinched l-sound)

April 30: 'Tllaal Llnagaay' - means Tlell Village / Tlell is a community located mid-Graham Island (close to Port Clements)

April 23: 'ngaal' means 'kelp' (the 'ng' blends together as in 'sing' or 'long')

April 18:  'tluu' means 'boat'  (rhymes with 'new')

April 11: 'xaagu' - means 'halibut' (the x has a 'back of the throat sound)

April 4: 'chiina': means 'fish' (the 'ch' sounds like 'ch' in chair or chalk)

Mar 28: 'Guud' and means 'Eagle' (the G is has a back of the (deeper) throat sound)

Mar 21: 'taaGun' means: Spring Salmon' (the G is has a back of the (deeper) throat sound)

Mar 14: 'kun' and means 'whale' - The 'un' sounds like the double 'o' sound in 'look' or 'book'

Mar 7: 'taan' - means 'black bear' (the 'aa' is a soft 'a' sound such as in 'father')

Feb 29: 'xaayda' (Haida) - means 'people'. The 'x' is a back throat sound

Feb 22: 'gwaay' (rhymes with my, pie, sigh) Meaning: Island. We have also seen it spelled as Gwaii (Haida Gwaii)

Feb 15:  'k'ay' (rhymes with sky). Meaning: Sealion. 

Feb 8: 'k'aaw' ('aaw' sounds like 'ow'). Meaning: Herring roe on kelp -(and it tastes so good!)

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Surfing

The islands offer the excitement of surfing as well!

Surfing on Haida Gwaii is a well-kept secret!  Bring your board, wetsuit, gloves, hoodie and booties for this adventure or rent from the islands surf shop in Masset: North Beach Surf Shop (250) 626-SURF. 

The waves hit the islands for good surf primarily from October to May but swells keep the surf going the odd day in the summer.  The beaches best known for surfing are North Beach, the Hiellen, Jungle Beach and Rennel Sound.

The third annual Surfing Expression Session held on North Beach, November 1-5, 2011 was another success!  The 2011 event - The 'Smorgasboard' featured a variety of board sports. The annual event is becoming increasingly popular!  

Surfing Agate Beach and North Beach

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