HlG̱aagilda (Skidegate)
Haida Gwaii Living Room
Nathalie Macfarlane relaxes on a soft grey sofa in the Haida Gwaii Museum, leafing through a photo album filled with pictures of islanders, taken from the 1890s up until just a few years ago. Early black and white photographs show individuals and groups posing seriously in the formal wear of yesteryear, while others show long-ago … Continued
Hlth kingaa (Sandy Gagnon)
Meet Sandy Gagnon. A mother, a sister, an auntie and a náa.n (grandmother), Gagnon is from the Tsiij Gitanaay clan and carries the name Hlth kingaa, meaning “shiny musical instrument.” A jackie-of-many-trades, her longest running community service lies in her hair salon. For almost three decades Gagnon has been shaving, shorning and styling do’s of … Continued
Kuun Jaadas (Adeana Young)
Meet Adeana Young. You might recognize her from her role as Hlaaya in the film Edge of the Knife. During which, she had the pleasure of working alongside her husband and four children. As a Haida language enthusiast, her participation in the film project aligned with her desire to contribute to the revitalization of the X̱aad … Continued
Freda Davis
Meet Freda Davis. Davis lives and works in G̱aw Tlagée (Old Massett). She belongs to the Yahgu Jaanaas clan. Her reputation of an impressive work ethic has seen her elected to the Old Massett Village Council three times. She is currently on her second term as Deputy Chief and meets her daily demands with unwavering … Continued
Kirk Thorgeirson
Meet Kirk Thorgeirson. In 2021 Kirk found himself down and out, and it was his community that came to his aid. Owner of TLC Automotive, Kirk is a well known and important part of the town of Masset. His shop, in many ways, is at the heart of town. The fuel pumps and garage are … Continued
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About Haida Gwaii
X̱aaydaG̱a ‘Waadlux̱an NaayX̱aadée ‘Wáadluuwaan Née Council of the Haida Nation Haida people have occupied Haida Gwaii since time immemorial. Haida territory encompasses parts of southern Alaska, the archipelago of Haida Gwaii and its surrounding waters. Haida pre-contact population was in the tens of thousands in several dozen towns dispersed throughout the islands. During the time … Continued
