HGT Magazine #101 September/October 2019

LOCAL FOODS TO
SCHOOL & PANTRY
PROGRAM
Learning & Growing
COVER
PRIDE 2019
People & Communities Coming Together
A VISITOR’S
PERSPECTIVE
Justina Smith
Gwaii Trust Society – Continuing Education Grants
Into the Unknown – Lost in the Woods – Just Stop!
Born at Home – Sandspit’s First Home Birth in 19 Years
+Haida Gwaii Way of Death – Some Good News
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Contributors:
Harmonie Blais has lived on
Haida Gwaii for 23 years, is a
mother of six and enjoys crafting,
carving, song writing, gardening,
homesteading and adventuring
off-grid.
harmonie@qcislands.net
IN THIS ISSUE
On the Cover: Wild Blueberries and Salmonberries
Photo from CanStockPhoto.com
Monica Caulfield, a professional
astrologer since 2007, is
passionate about helping people
develop tools of awareness and
purpose in life.
sageadvisor2u@gmail.com
Jamie McDonald lives in Daajing
Giids Queen Charlotte and loves
being on the water, gardening
and cooking.
planetjamie@yahoo.ca
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Christine Rowan can be
found most days in her garden,
influenced by nature, creating
beauty and growing food.
christine_rowan@hotmail.com
Yvonne Smith, born and raised
on Haida Gwaii, is passionate
about harvesting and cooking
local, seasonal food.
yvonnegs@hotmail.ca
Featured Contributor:
8 GWAII TRUST - CONTINUING
EDUCATION GRANTS
For those thinking about going back to
school, short-term or long.
12 INTO THE UNKNOWN – LOST IN THE
WOODS – JUST STOP!
It could happen to anyone of us…an edge of
your seat short story.
28 BORN AT HOME
Sandspit’s first home birth in nineteen years!
34 HAIDA GWAII WAY OF DEATH
Some good news.
37 HOROSCOPES
What does fall have in store for your zodiac
sign?
38 CLASSIFIEDS
Buy. Sell. Trade. All on the Rock.
Behind the scenes:
Justina Smith spends her days
painting, drawing and writing
in her basement studio in rural
Alberta when she’s not out
exploring and recording the
beauty of Canada.
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Business Administrator/Assistant Editor:
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Letter from the Editor
Living in a Fog
The manifestation of this issue of the HGT magazine has me wide-eyed with
awe. Kudos to all the people who contributed. Truly, you are the most amazing
team and Haida Gwaii, you are such an awesome community.
On July 13 th , I lost my dad. Too soon. I will dearly miss him.
Below is the story behind Manzanita’s lovely illustration (to the right); an excerpt
from my journal I jotted down the morning of July 14 th .
On the eve of the day your physical being left this earth, I had a dream.
In this dream, I saw a beautiful butterfly that had deep orange wings, each
with one brown spot. It was a magnificent specimen that was flying straight
up in the air. Following underneath were many, much smaller and rather plainlooking
greyish-brown butterflies… ferociously flapping their wings to keep up.
Suddenly, the stunning orange butterfly stopped, hovered and asked, “Do I
matter?”
Resoundingly excited, the little butterflies responded, “Yes!”
The larger butterfly then, after a bit of a pause, posed, “Will I be missed?”
In unison, the smaller butterflies confidently replied, “Yes! Yes! Yes!”
The colours of life and death affect us all, and the river of life keeps on flowing.
Some days, getting out of bed and putting one foot in front of the other is
tough. But we do it anyway. We get up because the memories of those we
have lost are rich and remind us how very blessed we are to live another day.
Grief often results in the feeling of living life in a fog; a heavy cloud that can
make one’s shoes feel like they are concrete filled.
What I learned from my butterfly dream is that every life is magnificent. Not
famous? Not rich? Mistakes made? No matter. Every life touches many souls.
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Shellene Van Der Beke, Editor

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A Pocket of Shells
Welcome Shannon Hammond!
Haida Gwaii Trader would like to welcome our newest
team member, Shannon Hammond. Shannon has
recently transplanted herself to Haida Gwaii from the
Kootenay region in Southern BC, along with her family;
human companion Colin and feline Lady. She has visited
Haida Gwaii numerous times with her parents Herb and
Susie Hammond, along with sister Jody, brother-in-law
Ed, and nephews Peter and Erik.
“With every Haida Gwaii adventure my family and I
went on,” Shannon shares, “I felt pulled back. Leaving
always felt difficult and sad.” So, nearly twenty years
after her first visit to these islands, Shannon decided it
was finally time to make the journey across the Hecate
Strait intending to call Haida Gwaii her new home. She
quit her job of thirteen years, packed up her belongings,
and left the place where she had been rooted since she
was born. “The reward of moving has been well worth
every moment of struggle, like the trip getting here and
finding a place to live.”
Shannon and her little family started their time on Haida
Gwaii camping for six weeks at Tlell’s Misty Meadows
this past April and May. Camp life might not be for
everyone, but as Shannon said, “We had all the basic
things we needed. Everyone was comfy in that camp,
even the cat.” They’ve spent their summer living in a
shared home in Old Massett and have just moved into
what is locally referred to as a PMQ (originally built as
“private military quarters”) near the Delkatla Wildlife
Sanctuary in Masset. Shannon and her family are really
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enjoying their exploration of Haida Gwaii’s northern
parts. “The many bald eagles are a constant source of
awe, and the ravens provide the best entertainment.”
The best thing about Haida Gwaii for Shannon is the
abundance of nature, with beach walks being one
of her favourites. “Every time I put my hand in my
pocket, I now find at least a couple rocks or shells,”
she delights. Besides finding beach treasures, she also
loves to quietly observe and carefully explore the many
surprises that tidal pools yield. A couple of spring low
tide discoveries in Tlell were live coral, and a sandy bed
filled with hundreds of live sand dollars. In Masset,
there have been different low tide treasures, including
beds of horse clams with their giant syphons sticking
out of the sand, and many crabs of all shapes and sizes.
“My family and I have felt very welcomed by the
communities of Haida Gwaii,” Shannon shares, and
notes how many residents of Tlell befriended them
while they were camping, generously sharing food and
firewood. The northern end of the Island has been
especially welcoming to them. “We are honoured and
privileged to be so kindly received by the Old Massett
and Masset communities. I am grateful to be sharing
space on Haida land, by which I mean all of Haida
Gwaii. Haa’waa, and thank you for the warm welcome!”
Photo by Colin Legg

Our Island Community Includes Animals
Support island-wide animal welfare
We have a critical animal welfare situation on Haida Gwaii.
Together as one community we can solve it! We need:
• Increased public safety for both humans and animals.
• A community supported process to ensure animals have their basic
needs met.
• Island wide bylaws that prevent animals from being treated in a
cruel way.
• Hiring a dedicated individual to address animal concerns on Haida Gwaii.
• A place to temporarily and safely house animals while they wait for their
owners or forever homes.
Go to spca.bc.ca/help-haida-gwaii-animals to show your
support by sending a letter to your local government!
Questions? Reach out to advocacy@spca.bc.ca or talk to Jen at 250-559-8063.
BCSPCA
SPEAKING FOR ANIMALS
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Old Massett Office
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226 Front Street
1-877-559-8883
THINKING OF GOING BACK TO SCHOOL?
OUR CONTINUING EDUCATION GRANTS CAN HELP
The Gwaii Trust’s Continuing Education grant was designed
to encourage Haida Gwaii residents to pursue a wide variety
of educational opportunities, both on and off-island. The
Continuing Education grant can help cover the cost of tuition
and materials for courses at recognized universities, colleges,
and trades programs, including online courses. Short-term
courses – those lasting less than three months – are eligible,
as are long-term courses such as university and college
semesters.
Our Continuing Education grant has helped hundreds of
islanders learn new skills, expand their abilities, and obtain
diplomas, certificates and degrees. This grant is open to all
residents of Haida Gwaii, with residents defined as people who
have lived on Haida Gwaii for at least the past 24 consecutive
months. (A student who has left to attend school but otherwise
has a home here is considered a resident.)
OTHER UPCOMING
DEADLINES
Youth Grant: October 1
Arts Grant: November 1
See our website at gwaiitrust.com
for full details and to apply online.
We accept applications throughout the year, but your application
must be submitted no later than:
• two weeks into the semester or course for a long-term
course OR
• the day before the course starts for a short-term
course.
You can receive up to $3,750 a year, or a maximum of $750
per course for up to five courses. Funding will be based on the
actual cost of your course and materials.
If you are interested in a Continuing Education grant,
please see our website for full details and application forms, or
contact Pam Hill, Continuing Education Program Coordinator
at ceg@gwaiitrust.com or 250-559-8104.
DID YOU KNOW?
• This year’s Continuing Education budget is
$400,000.
• In the last 10 years, the Trust has provided more than
$3.3 million in educational grants, bursaries and
scholarships.
• Short courses – less than three months long - are
eligible, as are longer-term courses.
• Mature students, recent high school graduates, fulltime
and part-time students are all welcome to apply.
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FROM APRIL 1 ST 2019 UNTIL MARCH 31 ST , 2020
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GARDEN MUSE
By Christine Rowan
LATE SUMMER, EARLY FALL
Late summer transitions into fall and
Mother Nature shrugs her shoulders as
leaves begin to drop in a russet-gold
flourish. Many people say this is their
favourite time of year. I concur. I love
garden harvests, cooler temperatures,
and scents of alder, cedar and sprucetinged
air. At this time of year, most
garden chores slow to a more leisurely
pace enabling one to indulge in more
lawn chair time while enjoying an extra
cup of tea.
Having less heat and sun this year has
meant some crops produced more,
while others produced less. By this time
last year, I had copious bags of tomato
sauce in the freezer, while this year the
tomatoes are just starting to ripen. No
matter as those that do not mature
are perfect for green tomato curry and
variations in each year’s harvest make
me especially grateful for everything that
grows well. We may not have bushels
of squash, but we’ve been blessed with
incredible potatoes, carrots, storage
onions and beets. They are a sight to
behold and delicious to eat!
After the garlic was dug and hung in
the shed to cure, a layer of compost
was applied to that area, then sown
with the seed of “Dwarf Grey Sugar”
peas. These snow peas love cooler
temperatures and are smaller in stature.
I still give them a short trellis to climb
as it keeps things tidy. They will add
much-needed nitrogen to the soil via
their root nodes. Once these peas are
harvested late fall, the remaining vines
will be turned back into the soil, and the
garlic planted once again in that area.
This gives the garlic cloves a nice burst
of energy from the nitrogen to enable
them a good start. I try to rotate most
crops on approximately four-year cycles
to lessen chances of disease or pests
building in the soil.
The early maturing potato “Warba”
was dug early August. In their place,
well-watered before and after, seedlings
of lettuce, kale and Chinese cabbage,
as well as direct-sown spinach, beets
and Chinese radish were planted. I
then applied a floating row cover as a
protection from pests such as
cabbage looper and root maggot fly.
They love cabbage, kale and radishes.
As the nights grow increasingly cooler,
I will switch out the row cover for a light
plastic which helps to retain some of the
heat and protect this crop from light to
medium frosts.
I’m growing on Amaryllis bulbs I
purchased last November, keeping
them in their pots in a bright window
or in the greenhouse and giving them
fertilizer high in phosphorus and potash.
During the first week of September, I cut
the large leaves to about one inch from
the top of the bulb and stop watering.
Sometimes I’ll put them in a dark
cupboard, sometimes I don’t. Usually,
by late October or early November,
they will start to re-grow. I will then
water them once again and am often
rewarded with new buds forming and
fresh blooms.
Cylindra and Touchstone Gold beets Huge heads of bread seed poppy Self-seeded dwarf sunflowers flourish Swiss chard loves cooler summers
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Into the Unknown
Lost in the Woods - Just Stop!
By Harmonie Blais
I’ve spent the last twenty-three years on Haida Gwaii trying NOT to get lost. I carry ribbon and follow discernable trails
and for those that are not so obvious, I use a GPS. I don’t pick Chanterelle mushrooms unless following a creek or hillside.
So, when I recently got lost in the woods beside Mayer Lake while wandering with my six and seven-year olds, carrying
only a pack of Twizzlers, a lighter, and a Leatherman (a pocket multi-tool), it is clear that I wasn’t expecting to get lost.
The first thing to bear in mind is that the land on these islands can be inconspicuously flat and similar looking. On a cloudy
day, who knows where the sun is! Forget about distinguishing land features...you’re lost. Now the main point I really want
to impart is: STOP!
The denial stage of being lost will convince you that you can avoid embarrassment by finding your own way out. But
without a method, you are likely becoming further lost. So, as chagrined as you may feel, my advice is to STOP MOVING
and STAY CALM. Hopefully somebody knows where you started (tell someone your plans!) and they will search for you. If
you’re only a little lost, then you’ll quickly be found by the sound method (calling out to anyone who might be near).
Thick forest beside Mayer Lake
Thick forest a few hours later
When we got lost, my denial lasted long enough for us to get too far for sound to carry back to the others at our camp.
I had not marked any trees and had no compass. When I finally accepted reality, we STOPPED. I maintained proper
composure, but my ego was embarrassed. I offered my knowledge of survival skills: how to make an emergency shelter,
find water, and make smoke for signalling. Primarily, I encouraged my team to stay calm and save energy.
Although I don’t recommend doing this, we began to mark the
trees while planning to go in four distinct directions, in hope
that the lake would present itself. After realizing that our first
“direction” seemed a bust, the kids both expressed physical
and mental exhaustion, so I found dry nests for them under
a fallen log. When they awoke from napping, we started
our second trail. I noticed moss on only one side of the
trees, recalling that moss grows on the north side. With this
directional indicator, we started going west, as I remembered
the sunset beyond the lake. Soon we heard highway traffic
and believed we were becoming un-lost. Meanwhile, the
teenage members of our group back at camp had gotten word
to my partner, who then set out with a rescue pack plus GPS
in the direction we had gone. We heard his distinct holler, and
by using sound, we were located just in time to make our way
back to camp for dinner and a comfortable sleep in our tent.
Sunset at Mayer Lake
Never again will I set out so unprepared into the woods, even if I’m only going a “short distance” into the unknown.
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HAIDA GWAII LOCAL
FOODS PROJECT
Local FoodS to School and Pantry
Program – Learning and Growing
Photos courtesy the Local Foods to School and Pantry Program
By Shannon Hammond
Delicious and nutritious food. We all know we need it to
survive, and nowadays we are once again embracing local food
as a way for our families, communities and culture to thrive.
As the world’s sources of fossil fuels diminish, and the effects
of climate change take an increasing toll on the major food
growing areas of the world, it is essential that we learn how to
grow, harvest, and preserve as much local food as possible.
For such a small archipelago, Haida Gwaii has a vibrant food
culture based on diverse foods available from the land sea and
rich cultural traditions. As summer turns to fall, all kinds of
local food collaborations are happening.
This installment of the Haida Gwaii
Local Foods Project covers some of
what’s been happening with the Local
Foods to School (LF2S) and Pantry
programs. Operating for about ten years
now, the LF2S program works with a
broad network of local organizations to support opportunities
for learning how to grow, gather, prepare and share local
and traditional foods. They also work closely with dedicated
community members to source and include delicious and
nutritious local ingredients in school meals across Haida
Gwaii.
Guidance and Protocols
The LF2S work has been guided by a group of local food
harvesters, growers, knowledge keepers, teachers, farmers,
cooks, youth and community members through a series of
gatherings known as Learning Circles. According to Shelly
Crack, a Northern Health dietitian and co-facilitator of
Learning Circles with Kiku Dhanwant, “a learning circle is a
model of collaboration, where the food and school community
come together to create a shared vision and goals.” Since the
Learning Circles began five years ago, up to thirty people
passionate about local and traditional food have worked
together on the following vision:
“To support and expand upon the existing culture on Haida Gwaii
that is centered around traditional and locally grown food by
helping one another to grow, gather, prepare, preserve and protect
our food through hands on learning, and connection to the land and
sea.”
Over the past three years, The LF2S team has been working
closely with the Xaayda/Xaada Foods Committee
to develop food programming in manner that is culturally
responsive and respectful of Haida Laws and traditions.
FOOD PANTRIES
The idea for the pantries emerged from one of these Learning
Circles in 2015 where participants identified a
need to have local food in our schools year-round. With such
an abundance of local foods available over the
summer months, the original purpose of the pantries was to
source, process, and preserve local food over the
summer for distribution to schools during the school year.
Since then, the food pantries have become much
more involved in networking with a broad range of local
organizations to source a variety of local and traditional
foods, and support intergenerational learning about
harvesting, preparing and preserving local foods with
knowledgeable people in the community. The Pantry program
has moved beyond the schools to support food sourcing and
programming for Haida Gwaii’s hospitals, health centres,
community
programs, youth
centres and summer
camps. Funding
for the parttime
coordinator
positions has been
provided by Gwaii
Trust.
Local garlic scapes
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Some of the LF2S 2019 Team, top left to right: Elizabeth Moore/North End Pantry Coordinator, Shelly Crack/Northern Health
Dietitian and Erika Stocker/South End Pantry Coordinator. Bottom left to right: Kiku Dhanwant/LF2S Coordinator and Chris
Horner/North End Pantry Coordinator
The LF2S program has been very fortunate to have
Sarah Stevenson and Jenn Dysart spearhead the pantry
programming until early this year. They have both moved on
to pursue other exciting opportunities and the program has
welcomed three new members to take the food programming
to the next level.
SUPPORTING THE LOCAL ECONOMY
This year, the LF2S food pantries have purchased berries
such as strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries from farms
around Haida Gwaii and huckleberries and salmonberries
from local berry pickers. Shelly Crack notes that, “berries are
a very precious food for many organizations. We are excited
to support our local economy and to provide a source of local
berries to school and hospital kitchens.” Besides berries, the
pantries have also been sourcing locally grown vegetables
such as bok choy, zucchini, green beans, beets, tomatoes,
pumpkins, and squash. There are also processes in place
to take fish, cow, and venison donations from Haida Gwaii
communities.
Adult Day Program greenhouse grapes
It is interesting to note that, besides buying and distributing
donations of local and traditional food, the LF2S food
pantries also sell it! Local organizations such as health
centres, youth centres, adult day programs, Rediscovery
camps, Mount Moresby Adventure Camp and Haida Gwaii
Recreation purchase food produced by the pantries at cost.
Donna Mae in the Adult Day Program greenhouse
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Sk’aadgaa Naay Elementary School (SNES) greenhouse harvest
FOOD PRESERVATION
Once the food has been sourced, preservation begins. The
LF2S food pantries work with Environmental Health Officers,
to develop food safety plans for food preservation methods
that include:
• water bath and pressure canning,
• dehydrating in large-scale dehydrators,
• blanching and freezing,
• vacuum sealing and freezing,
• smoking, and
• pickling and fermenting.
When dealing with large amounts of food, the pantries
collaborate with local fish and meat processing facilities.
FOOD storage
Preserved food must then be stored for consumption over
the winter. Both the north and south end food pantries are
working on establishing their own facilities but also work
with other organizations to store and distribute food over the
winter, including fish and venison.
In Tlell, one notable storage facility used by the LF2S and
Pantry programs is run by the Graham Island East Coast
Farmers Institute (GIECFI). Besides storing food for the
pantries, this facility is available to members of the community
and includes a separate section for hanging deer. The GIECFI
is also instrumental in offering a variety of workshops to
the communities in subjects such as Food Safe, Market Safe,
poultry processing, irrigation, and keeping livestock.
FOOD education
Over the years the LF2S food pantry programs have
expanded their roles to include all kinds of hands-on, local
food learning opportunities involving school gardens and
greenhouses, school field trips to harvest or gather food
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(including hunting and fishing), dehydrating berries, canning
seafood, and more.
Over the winter months, after the food preserved over
summer and fall has filled many shelves and freezers, the
workshops begin. A key focus of the workshops is to bring
together Elders, community knowledge keepers and Youth to
learn how to process food.
Covered topics include:
• jam and leather making
with local berries,
• fireweed jelly,
• pressure canning fish,
• cooking with seaweeds,
• dehydrating fish to
make Ts’iljii (dried fish),
• cleaning and vacuum
sealing clams,
• shucking and vacuum
sealing crab,
• filleting and smoking
fish in a smokehouse and
• various food
fermentation, etc.
Jayde Davidson mixing berries at SNES
Spices for curried deer backstrap
from a Community Cooking Class
These gatherings are also open to all members of Haida Gwaii
communities. What a wonderful way to learn local food and
knowledge!

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Pesto Workshop, from left to right: Linda Tolles,
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Mmm... pesto pizza
Props to Some Local Food Champions
Kudos to teacher and local food hero, Dan Schulbeck
of Gudangaay Tlaats’gaa Naay Secondary School in
Masset. Dan holds classes in his outdoor classroom,
works with students to operate the school greenhouse,
and takes students on hunting, fishing, gardening,
and preserving excursions. This year he facilitated
butchering half a cow in the school to make ground
beef, stock, and sausages. Throughout the year, Dan
teaches practical foods skills in his classroom.
A big Haawa to Sarah Stevenson, long term Food
New GKNS greenhouse
Pantry Coordinator who worked hard to get both
pantries up and running. She facilitated dozens of food processing workshops with the help of many food knowledge holders.
When Sarah left her position, she helped create the two Summer Youth Gardening positions, one of which was filled by a student
of Dan’s. Upon seeing one of these students picking berries with Elders and working in the Adult Day Program greenhouse,
Shelly Crack shared, “I felt happy to see all these champions working together to make a difference in so many people’s lives.”
This year, a team of talented GidGalang Kuuyas Naay (GKNS) students and school staff worked together to establish a new
greenhouse on the school grounds. The garden beds, both inside and outside the greenhouse were made by students in shop
class. The greenhouse was then planted and later harvested by students from foods and other classes. As with GTNSS, it will be
an outdoor classroom, a source of food, healing and inspiration for the whole school for years to come.
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Youth Centres Go Solar!
Spark!'s First Installation
Solar-powered Youth Camp
Submitted by the Swiilawiid
Sustainability Society
Solar-powered Youth Camp
Organization: Rediscovery Haida Gwaii
Location: T’aalan Stl’ang
Type: Off-grid solar
Tll Yahda Energy, Make It Right
Tidal Energy Prototype
Organization: Yourbrook Energy Systems
Type : Tidal
Solar Powered Schooling
Organization: GidG
Location: Daajing Giids
Type: Grid-tied solar
Youth Centres Go Solar!
Organization: Old Massett Youth Center
Location:
Gaw
Type: Grid-tied solar
“We are a strong community, surrounded by
beautiful and bountiful land and waters on Haida
Gwaii; strong in our traditional laws, foods,
protocol and our connections to each other.” These
words were shared in the Skidegate Band Council
Investing in Solar
Location:
Gaw
Type: Grid-tied solar
and Old Massett Village Council press release on
May 28, 2019. The statement describes a new
partnership called, Tll Yahda Energy (Make it Right).
Tll Yahda Energy (TYE) is an initiative to expand,
build, and invest in clean energy projects on Haida
Gwaii. It’s a phased approach bringing in partners
such as Atlantic Power and Natural Resources
Solar Powered Guest House
Organization: Mike and Dorothy’s Guest House
Location: Daajing Giids
Type: Solar Hot Water
Canada (NRCan). With a framework, plan and a
funding commitment of $10.4 million, this new
partnership will see local ownership of the existing
Village Office Solar Installation
hydroelectric generating
Organization: Village
station
of Queen Charlotte
at Mitchell Inlet.
Location: Daajing Giids
Type: Grid-tied solar
Launched in 1990, this hydro project operates
through Atlantic Power, a company based in
Grid-Tied Solar House
Massachusetts. With this partnership
Location: Daajing Giids
agreement,
Type : Grid-tied solar
Old Massett and Skidegate Band are assuming 50%
ownership in the clean power project, slated for an
expansion in the coming years.
TYE will also see a significant new solar project on
the north grid, including battery storage. Local
training and employment are high priorities for
Solar-powered Youth Camp
Organization: Mount Moresby
Location: Mosquito Lake
Type: Off-grid Solar
all of this work, a priority that the Village Councils
made to maximum on-Island benefits. In addition,
this initiative will identify options for future
renewable energy projects.
This 100th edition of the Haida Gwaii Trader has a
powerful and positive theme that we were
invited to feature in our submission this month:
Spark!'s First Installation
gratitude. Organization: Spark! Swiilawiid Sustainable Energy Solutions was thrilled to bring that
Location: Taaw
to the Type: forefront. Wind/Solar Our work is built on an attitude of
gratitude and we were founded because of a
shared love for this place. Swiilawiid’s volunteer
board, supporters, and founders have a deep
A School's Solar Solution
Organization: Sk'aadGaa Naay Elementary
Location:
HlGaagilda
Type: Grid-tied Solar
Off-Grid Farming
Organization: Maude Island Farms
Location: Maude Island
Type: Micro Hydro
Off-grid Solar Cabin
Location: Taaw
Type: Off-grid Solar
sense of responsibility to Haida Gwaii, her waters
and lands and our organization’s vision is to
see our communities, resilient and living in balance
with our natural world. We appreciate all of
the phenomenal work elected and community
School and Village Office
Organization: Village of Port Clements
Location: Gamadiis
Type: Grid-tied solar
leaders accomplished to help us achieve local
energy independence.
complete energy sovereignty. It is also actualizing
Reduction and Solar Solutions
the People’s Clean Energy Location:
HlGaagild Declaration a for Haida
Type: Grid-tied Solar, heat pumps, solar hot water
Gwaii that local governments signed last fall. It’s a
commitment to take our future into our own hands,
Youth Centres Go Solar!
an act of making things Organization: right Skidegate with Youth Centre our lands and
Location:
HlGaagilda
waters, and balance that Type: Grid-tied with solar healthy economies
and communities.
See the full press release at posted on Swiilawiid’s
website: swiilawiid.org
Off-grid Solar House
Location: K’il Kun Llnagaay
Type: Off-grid solar
PODCAST ALERT: Mission Transition –
produced by Sierra Club BC – will be
featuring the voices and vision from
the Renewable Energy Symposium.
Tune in, download it and share. Visit
swiilawiid.org for the link.
This announcement is a giant step towards our
shared end goal: 100% renewable power and
Haida Gwaii Renewable Energy Initiatives
Off-Grid Solar Youth Camp
Organization: Swan Bay Rediscovery Camp
Location: Burnaby Island
Type: Off-grid Solar
These are just a few of the
renewable energy initiatives
on Haida Gwaii. Add yours and
explore more at: swiilawiid.org
swiilawiid
sustainability society
Do you want regular updates
www.swiilawiid.org
from Swiilawiid? Check out our website and sign-up for our e-newsletter.
swiilawiid.org | Facebook: Swiilawiid Sustainability Society | info@swiilawiid.org
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A taste of home
By Yvonne Smith
Sea Asparagus Xil ts'iixal Soup
with Garlic Parmesan Crisps
At most riverbed estuaries here on Haida Gwaii (where the river meets the sea), you will find a vegetable called sea asparagus Xil ts'iixal*.
Also known as sea beans or glasswort, their thin stocks can grow up to four inches high and are best harvested in June, July and in some
areas as late as August. These crispy, salty delicacies can be eaten raw, steamed or boiled - the same way you’d cook/eat home garden
varieties of asparagus or beans. Sea asparagus Xil ts'iixal is also a wonderful spice when dried and crushed. They’re rich in vitamins and
minerals and are a good source of fibre and vitamin A. If you find them to be too salty, soak them in cold water for half an hour to tone it
down. Try them in a salad or sautéed with garlic and shallot and then a squeeze of fresh lemon over them for a delicious side dish.
This installment of “A Taste of Home” features sea asparagus Xil ts'iixal as an ingredient in a quick, easy and wonderfully nutritious and
flavorful soup. I hope you give it a try!medium size bowl, and put in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Soup Ingredients
• Two tablespoons of butter
• One chopped shallot, chopped
• Two garlic cloves, chopped
• One pound of sea asparagus Xil ts'iixal, washed and soaked for
two hours
• One half of a cauliflower, cut in pieces
• Three cups of low sodium chicken broth
• One cup of heavy cream
•
Crisp Ingredients
• One cup of Parmesan cheese, shredded
• One garlic clove, finely chopped
*Skidegate Haida Language Glossary: Edition #1, 2016.
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Soup Instructions
In a heavy pot over medium heat melt butter and add chopped
shallot and garlic, cook for about one minute then add the sea
asparagus Xil ts'iixal and cauliflower. Season with pepper (there is
enough salt in the asparagus, but you can add more later if you like).
Cook the asparagus and cauliflower about five minutes. Add the
broth and simmer, covered until vegetables are tender, about thirty
minutes. After the veggies are tender, use an immersion blender
to purée the soup or if you don’t have one, transfer in batches to
a blender and transfer back to the pot. Add the heavy cream and
warm over low heat. Taste for seasoning. Serve with a dollop of
sour cream.
Crisp Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grate Parmesan cheese and mix
in finely chopped garlic. Put one tablespoon of cheese about two
inches apart on a baking pan. Bake on the center rack for six
minutes until crisp. Serve as tasty soup accompaniments.

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We then call ahead to the receiving hospital to ensure
that the stroke team will be ready when we arrive, usually
in about two hours. The patient is then assessed and
treated. Time flies by–every time.”
Community paramedics must know their response area
and available resources well to move patients that distance
as quickly as possible. This means working with dispatch
to find the best road route to the hospital as air transport
is mostly used for trauma cases.
Cathy describes a recent call. “A husband recognized that
his wife was having a second stroke. He knew to call
911, and we arrived quickly. In less than 10 minutes, we
were in and out of that house with the patient en route to
treatment. She was then transported to a regional hospital
that was equipped to assess and treat her. Happily, she
recovered.”
There are 99 rural and remote communities across BC
that have community paramedics. Besides emergency
care, they provide public education and help the Heart &
Stroke Foundation by increasing awareness of the major
signs of a stroke in the communities they serve.
Cathy Scott
The number to call for an ambulance for all areas on Haida
Gwaii is 1-800-461-9911.
Remote Emergency Response
Requires FAST Action
By the Heart & Stroke Foundation
Did you know that someone in Canada has a stroke every
nine minutes? BC Emergency Health Services community
paramedic, Cathy Scott knows this firsthand, living and
working in Fraser Lake, a village in remote, rural northern
BC. Much like Haida Gwaii, the scenery is stunning,
people are resourceful and responding to stroke calls can
be challenging.
As a relatable example, Fraser Lake has a day clinic, but
when calls come in that require higher levels of diagnosis
and treatment, Prince George, some 160 km away, has the
closest access to MRI and CT scanners. When a stroke
call is received, paramedics must act quickly. They assess
symptoms and keep time at the scene to a minimum.
“People think four-and-a-half to six hours is a long time,”
says Cathy referring to the window of time considered
effective for treatment. “But before we can respond, more
importantly, someone has to recognize the signs of stroke
and call 911. We need to drive to the scene to assess and
load the patient.
heartandstroke.ca/FAST
With the support of:
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The Pendulum Between Politeness and Honesty
By Jamie McDonald
In the last edition of the HG Trader magazine, I wrote an article on gratitude. In
it, I mentioned times when expressing gratitude for something seemed deceitful,
as, in truth, I was feeling otherwise. This got me thinking about the differences
between politeness and honesty and how they differ across cultures.
Coming from a French Quebec culture, we always put honesty at the forefront…
so much so I sometimes forget the value of politeness. (This has led to some
awkward situations which resulted in my being perceived as rude.) It is not
always obvious for many of us to distinguish what is best: give the person a
truthful opinion or be polite and tell them what you think they want to hear. I
seldom choose the latter because I have difficulty discerning it as anything but
disingenuous.
Recently, at a Tow Hill wedding I attended, I chatted about this topic with a
fellow Francophone who said, “I would much rather someone tells me the shirt
I am about to buy does not suit me than have them, out of politeness, tell me it
does and then gossip about how it doesn’t behind my back.” He further shared
that he’s noticed a lot of variation between the way cultures approach truthtelling
and being seen as polite. In Yukon and Quebec, he noticed both seem
to be on the ‘tell it like it is’ side of the spectrum while in Victoria, where he now
lives, it is often the complete opposite.
Helping me to reconnect with the idea of politeness, I recently read that, “Being
polite is desirable and an honest reflection of your awareness and respect for
others,” (Skillsyouneed.com). Understandably so, it’s all about the art of getting
along and that there is grace in paying attention to and maintaining harmony
with other people.
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People and Communities Coming Together
By Shannon Hammond
Photos by Colin Legg
Downtown Masset got a lot more colourful
on August 3rd when the annual Masset
Pride parade made its way through
the streets. The event was well-attended
by local organizations, including the
Canadian Forces, RCMP, paramedics,
BC Nurse’s Union, Village of Masset,
Department of Fisheries and Oceans,
and the Coast Guard, to name a few.
Along with the assortment of community
organizations present, there were also
many community members from all over
Haida Gwaii.
The crowd gathered at the fire hall on
Main Street to the beats of disco and
other Pride classics. The parade made
its way slowly through most of downtown
Masset as organizer extraordinaire and
parade marshal, Kal Manna, with an
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infectious smile and waving a big rainbow
flag, enlivened the crowd. Kal also
handed out all kinds of Pride schwag
including hats, bead necklaces and
smaller rainbow flags for the enjoyment
of all.
Everyone was smiling, and there was a
wonderful sense of community support
and acceptance. This year’s Masset
Pride truly embodied the spirit at the
core of what Pride means.
This was the eighth year in a row Masset
has hosted Haida Gwaii’s only Pride
celebration. In 2012, former Masset
resident Natanis LeBoucane organized
the first-ever local Pride parade. Her
daughter was struggling with coming
out and Natanis wanted to show her that
there was a community behind her. A
few years later, Natanis also spearheaded
the painting of rainbow crosswalks
on Main and Collison Streets, and at the
Old Massett Village Council (OMVC)
office. The OMVC and North Arm Transportation
donated paint, and volunteers
did the work. Each year since, the
rainbows on Main have been repainted
to prepare for the parade.
Natanis continued organizing Masset
Pride through 2016, with the help of
community volunteers and organizations.
Kal has spearheaded Pride
events since 2016, along with others
such as Traci Murphy who has played a
key organizational role for the past two
years. About why Traci stays involved,
she states, “for the future of people, to

create more peace in the world, and to
help move towards a more caring and
kinder community.” In past years, Masset
Pride celebrations have comprised
the traditional parade with its rainbows,
floats, and bright colours. This year,
speeches about the history and importance
of Pride also accompanied the
parade, and Masset’s Space 6two6
hosted a dance many enjoyed late into
the night.
During their speech, Traci and her wife
Shelly Crack talked to the crowd about
the history of Pride, and why it needs to
keep going. They spoke of pre-contact
indigenous times, discussing the concept
of two-spirit people in First Nations
cultures, most of which accepted and
honoured the presence of numerous
genders and sexualities. Not only were
two-spirit people accepted, they often
played important roles as healers and
visionaries. Traci and Shelly went on to
cover a period two hundred years ago
when homosexuality was a crime punishable
by death, a punishment that was
eventually “softened” to life in prison.
During both world wars, underground
LGBTQ2S+ media began to take shape,
while in the Nazi concentration camps
lesbians and gay men were designated
by black and pink triangles sewn to their
clothing. Many were persecuted and
killed along with Jewish people. The
pink triangle has since been reclaimed
and used as a symbol of visibility and
pride within the LGBTQ2S+ community.
Many people consider the Stonewall
riots fifty years ago to be the beginning
of modern Pride celebrations. During
the summer of 1969, police in New York
City raided the Stonewall Inn, where
a variety of queer-identifying people
commonly gathered. The raid led to a
series of riots over that summer, riots of
drag queens, effeminate men, transgender
people, lesbians and gay men,
and many other LGBTQ2S+ people.
Although the riots themselves became
violent, the celebration commemorating
them the following year was more
recognizable as a precursor to modern
Pride parades. The Stonewall riots also
marked the beginning of the gay liberation
movement, which has evolved into
modern LGBTQ2S+ activism.
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Drizzle Lake Trail
By Harmonie Blais
I first walked this trail about eight years ago when
the Canadian Rangers planned an outing to
Drizzle Lake. The lake is easily found on a map,
the trail head starting from Highway 16 between
Port Clements and Masset. What you might
notice, however, is that unlike other lakes and
trails with official trail status, there is no trail to
Drizzle Lake indicated on the map. It is important
to understand that the best way to see Drizzle
Lake is to have either a GPS or a guide for the
first time in. The trail is marked, but flagging is
imperfect and falls away with time. Only very
ambitious and outdoor savvy folks should attempt
to find Drizzle Lake by following the hints in this
article.
At the end of this hike you will find a research
cabin at the lake, where the Canadian
Government has researched interactions between
fish and fish-eating waterfowl. But getting there
is not for the fickle. A one-and-a-half-hour hike
through bog, following a not-so-well flagged trail,
begins at the midpoint between poles 136 and
137 on Highway 16. Parking is on the side of the
highway. For about a hundred yards you will hike
perpendicular to the highway and then make a
sharp left onto the Drizzle Lake Trail.
Walking along the shoreline to the left will lead
you to a small gravelly sandy beach, with an
almost guarantee of nobody around. Fish activity
and bird calls may be the only signs of life. I have
taken children as young as four on this hike. If
hiking to Drizzle Lake appeals to you, please email
me for further tips at harmonie@qcislands.net
Old Settler’s Cabin
You might want your first break for water at the
skeletal remains of an old settler’s cabin, about
ten minute’s walk through thick peat moss, and
surrounded by miniature stunted old growth pine
and cedar trees. On this particular hike, I saw
a handsome specimen of a Western Shooting
Star. Continuing north for another fifteen minutes,
the trail then starts to head east, crossing two
different creeks. Finding the route across and
locating the trail on the other side takes patience
and sharp vision. Bringing your own flagging
might be one way to keep yourself from getting
lost. Finding direction from visual clues is
unreliable, as the landscape looks too familiar.
Dry season is the best time to try this bog walk.
Watch out for the boggy black holes, as you are
sure to get a soaker! If you are lucky or clever
enough to find the trail, following it will eventually
lead to the research cabin and lake.
Boggy Black Hole
Western Shooting Star
(Dodecatheon pulchellum)
Drizzle Lake
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Baby Layla
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Born at Home
Sandspit’s First Home Birth in Nineteen Years
By Shannon Hammond
Sandspit residents Brenna and Ken Kowalchuk are delighted
to be the parents of Layla Mabel Woodburn Kowalchuk, born
on June 15, 2019, baby sister to four-year-old brother Lucas.
Weighing in at 7lbs8oz, Layla is the first baby born at home in
Sandspit since 2000, with previous home births in 1998 and
1978. Layla’s birth was attended by Brenna’s best friend and
doula Lauren Field, as well as Haida Gwaii midwife Anne-Marie
Cayer. It marks the first birth ever attended by a Registered Midwife
in Sandspit.
This sparse frequency of home births in Sandspit speaks to the
inherent challenge of birthing at home in a small community isolated
from medical care. When the weather is fair, the Alliford
Bay ferry runs approximately every hour between 7am and 6pm.
But if the weather is wild, as Haida Gwaii weather often is, travel
to and from Sandspit can be delayed for entire days at a time.
For Sandspit parents who want to deliver their baby at home, this
isolation presents a number of challenges. The other options are
to plan a hospital birth in Queen Charlotte, or an out-of-hospital
birth in someone else’s home closer to the hospital.
Midwife Anne-Marie is one of the champions helping parents
make their home birth dreams come true. For the birth of Layla,
Anne-Marie played a much-appreciated advocacy role by coordinating
the medical professionals needed for the birth, and
working with Brenna and Ken to develop the various contingency
plans needed in case of a medical emergency or transportation
difficulties. The family was also provided with essential
supplies for birthing at home and was prepared to deliver Layla
with guidance over the phone from midwife or hospital if the delivery
were to be precipitous. As Anne-Marie describes, “the
plan requires being prepared for a variety of potential scenarios,
a capacity for flexibility on the part of care providers and family,
and some good luck.”
With the birth of Layla, the luck was with the timing of the birth
in relation to the ferry schedule, and the relative calm of Alliford
Bay in the summer. As it was a very speedy labor, Anne-Marie
managed to get there just in the nick of time. “Labor with
Layla was 3 hours, very positive, and felt ‘easy’ compared to
Lucas,” says mum Brenna, whose son was born in the Comox
Valley hospital after transferring in from a planned home delivery
that had gone on for a long time. Brenna is very grateful for the
experience of delivering Layla at home, and under relatively
easy circumstances.
Anne-Marie expressed being, “deeply touched by the outpouring
of excitement from the Sandspit community,” in regards to
this birth. As she sums up, “it is something truly worth celebrating
when a baby is born in their home, in their community, in a
safe and respectful way. I am honoured to have been part of the
experience for Brenna and for the community at large.”
Well done, and congratulations to the Kowalchuk family!
Lucas and his new baby sister Layla
Midwife Anne-Marie
Cayer and baby Layla
Kowalchuk family
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A VISITOR'S PERSPECTIVE by Justina Smith
Justina Smith is a painter and
instructor based in Vermilion,
Alberta. She, her husband Jason
and their beloved dogs recently
visited our misty isles. For your
enjoyment, dear readers, here
are some of their Haida Gwaii
adventures as seen through
Justina’s eyes, pens and
paintbrushes. A most
magical journey!
NAIKOON PROVINCIAL PARK'
...our first camp spot
We are surrounded by ghostly trees covered in thick
patches of moss on their branches and trunks weathered
white by the elements.
THE BEACH
...after a good night’s sleep
The dogs and I got up and after working the kinks out of our bodies,
Jay was still sound asleep, so I grabbed my sketch sack and we
headed to the beach near our campsite. It was too late for the
sunrise but the light play on the water and rocks from the tide
being out was still marvellous. We had the beach to ourselves.
The dogs explored and rolled in sea-things and I sketched. There
was no wind, no highway noise and barely any bugs. Just the
sound of the waves crashing in the distance, the dogs pandering,
and my pen scratching notes on this page. Oh, and birds.
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CAMPSITE LIFE
...the love of tarps
Jason always sets up the most wonderful
campsites. This is due to his love of tarps which was passed onto him by his father. This love is logically sound; camping
is a much better experience when you have places to dry out and stay out of the wet. Tarps also provide shade so my
pale self can find relief from the sun. Shelter. Shade. I love tarps now too!
AGATE BEACH
...from on top of Tow Hill
The hikes to the blowhole and to the top of Tow Hill are all on shingle-covered boardwalks, the latter with loads of stairs.
The light playing through the trees on the way up to Tow Hill was something like a fairy tale or movie set, like you were
hiking in an elvish forest. At the top, the sun was peeking through the clouds and gave us a dazzling light display on the
water and beach below. It was windy which made the clouds move quickly over the land and sea, like a time-lapse video.
It was all quite a show.
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HAIDA CANOE, PORT CLEMENTS
...so many questions
How old is it? When was it started? Why was it abandoned? How much time did it
take to wander through the dense forest to find the perfect tree? How much time
and energy was spent cutting it down and clearing an area in the woods so one could
move around the felled tree and begin carving it? How long did it take the artisans to
commute from their residence to this area? How many were involved in this particular
canoe building project?
KALGA JAAD
...ice woman
“After the ice age kalga jaad led the Haida ancestors to a warmer place in the Puget
Sound, Washington area. When the earth warmed again, they returned home.“ as
noted at the Haida Gwaii Museum in Skidegate
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KAGAN BAY SUNSET
...pink sky in blue-grey clouds
BALANCE ROCK
...our trip winds down
Sunny with mild breezes, a perfect Sunday afternoon to spend on a quiet beach with my family. We had the beach to
ourselves most of the afternoon.
Now back at home, Haida Gwaii lingers in my memory like the words to a favourite song or the familiar voice of a close
friend. When I think back on it, my heart leaps a little in gladness at the thought.
To see Justina’s full post and all the sketches and photos she took while visiting Haida Gwaii, go to https://www.justinasmith.com/journal
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Haida Gwaii Way of Death – Some Good News
By Shellene Van der Beke
Although plenty of the citizens of Haida Gwaii care for their
deceased just fine on their own, some people, especially
those without family to support them, require a little bit to
a lot of assistance. For those people living in urban settings,
a wide selection of funeral homes are available to help. For
rural communities like ours, where there is no funeral
home, these essential community services fall on a few,
kind-hearted souls like semi-retired, volunteer community
undertakers, George Westwood and Matt Pierce.
Over the years, our island communities have overcome
many challenges associated with caring for our dead.
Today, we are happy to share some good news on this topic:
• Thanks to the support of a Gwaii Trust Society grant and
the donation of a building from the Village of Queen
Charlotte located at 3700 Honna Road, the recently formed
Haida Gwaii Funeral Services Society (HGFS) now has
a proper funeral supplies storage facility.
• The HGFS would also like to acknowledge and deeply
thank the generous donations from the Queen Charlotte
Thrift Shop Society and the Hospital Days Foundation.
This core funding will help to cover some of their operating
costs such as insurance, society dues and storage building
expenses.
• Although Matt and George have stepped down as HGFS
directors, Natalie McFarlane is staying on and Leslie
Johnson and Kristin Dunderdale have been newly
appointed.
• Because of the hard work of folks like George Westwood
and local MLA Jennifer Rice, on June 14 th of this year,
Solicitor General, Hon. Mike Farnworth wrote exemptions
to the three acts that govern funerals and cemeteries;
that will allow exemptions for remote areas. As George
notes, “Prior to this, if you in any way, shape or form
acted like a funeral director without a license, whether or
not you were paid, you were in violation of three
Provincial Acts.”
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Funeral Coach Fundraiser
Haida Gwaii’s one-and-only hearse needs to be replaced. As Matt Pierce reports, “We will shortly start a fundraising
drive to purchase an island-specific hearse, which will be a modified mini-van or transit van.” Matt went on to share
that rather than going for a traditional hearse, a panel van with smoked windows (as seen in the example images in this
article) is about a third of the cost of a formal new hearse. “The old one is in good shape but it’s big and has low clearance.
Now need a permanent replacement for all-island use.” Once the funding has been raised and a new funeral coach is
sourced and purchased, it will be available for use on a donation basis.
Coping with Grief
During a conversation about grief with community undertaker Matt
Pierce, he graciously said, “It’s all a part of love; it’s the elder sister of
love.”
Worthy of honoring with grace and care, grief, one aspect of the human condition, affects us all. How each person
copes with grief is highly individual. In the light of shared healing, here is a list of the things that seemed to have
helped my grieving process:
• Pillow fluffs: strange, but true, make your bed. Foremost, be proud you got out of it. Then, make it… it does not
have to be all fancy - just fluff your pillows and arrange your bedding so it looks tidy. Bonus: going to sleep in a made
bed feels super comforting.
• Let it out: strong people don’t cry? Poppycock. Studies suggest tears stimulate our body’s natural pain and feelgood
hormones. Just be sure to choose a private, safe space and give yourself a good, twenty-minute session of tears.
Or, write in a journal, dance, meditate or howl at the moon, whatever works for you.
• Softening darkness with light: I’m not just talking about getting some sun and going for a walk in the natural world.
The space left behind after a deep loss can literally take your breath away. Although it may never, ever fully dissipate,
it helps to gently incorporate new or tried, tested and true routines into your day. Talk with a trusted friend. Treasure
fond memories. Find something that makes you laugh. Explore a new or beloved hobby. Talk to the one you lost
and then close your eyes and listen. What comes to mind may surprise you and bring you profound peace.
One reason I am such a big fan of love is that really, it is the only thing that never dies. Our loved ones may be out of
sight, but they are never out of our mind, heart or soul.
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Puzzle Page
Rural Living
by Shannon Hammond
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3. When growing our gardens, we want both sun and _________.
4. Without the bright lights of the city, we can see many more __________ in the
sky.
8. There might be a few bigger stores, but we still have the old fashioned
_____________ store too.
9. We love to have outdoor __________ on the beach or while camping.
12. Many of us eat vegetables from _______________ instead of from the grocery
store.
13. Knowing how to ____________ wood is a prerequisite for country living.
15. Those of us with farm animals might shovel a lot of _____________.
16. What do we see a lot of on roads near cities, and very little on country roads?
17. Life moves more ____________ in rural areas.
19. With fewer stores, a city person visiting the country might miss the
_______________ opportunities.
20. Digging our hands into the __________ of our gardens is one of the best
feelings we know.
Background image: Shellene Van der Beke
Down
1. With so much nature around, we hear a lot from these creatures, especially in
the morning.
2. Our daily lives tend to revolve around this, and it is the most common topic of
conversation.
5. There is less _______________, but more gravel roads, trees, and green grass.
6. Although we love seeing the people of our communities, we also love finding
moments of _____________.
7. When we are experiencing the hardest times of our lives, the whole
________________ comes together to help get us through.
10. When passing another car or person on the road, we always ____________.
11. While a rural person might be ever entertained by nature, a city person might
find rural life a little ____________.
14. Even in the middle of town, the beauty and peace of ____________ is never
far away.
18. We don’t think twice about walking into the grocery store wearing our muddy
__________.
Answers are found at the end of the Community Calendar at the back of the magazine.
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Haida Gwaii Stargazers
By Monica Caulfield
HOROSCOPES FOR SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER 2019
Aries (March 20 - April 19) It’s not enough to get yourself prepared,
dearest Aries. You must also do this with a level of honesty and
deep belief in self. How can you compromise and play well with
others while still holding your authenticity in tact? Get ready to
meet the person who could take you higher. Keywords: endeavor,
effort and aim.
Taurus (April 19 - May 20) This is the time to take stock in your
health, dearest Taurus. Are you managing it or is it managing you?
Maintaining a balanced lifestyle is the key to your success. When
you see that you can accept help from others with gratitude and
not need to do or be it all, you will have unlocked the solution to
many issues at once. Allow yourself to lean into your friendships
with loved ones. Keywords: energy, power and spirit..
Gemini (May 20 - June 21) Clowning around has been your tune,
dearest Gemini. Flitting here and flitting there has been your
current theme song. You needed a break for quite some time and
it has been a good run. But now you are approaching a time when
doing the hard work to make or keep it all happening is what will
put it in order. Make lists, stay organized, and prioritize what’s
important. Keywords: arrange, compile and design.
Cancer (June 21 - July 22) You may have been holing up in your
room, dearest Cancer. But remember, there is a real world out
there beyond the boundaries that you have created. It’s time to pop
out of your shell for playtime. Create something that didn’t exist
yesterday! Imagine all the beauty in the world! Recreate for an
added health benefit! Life is waiting for you to fully participate and
engage. Keywords: homestead, frolic and romp.
Leo (July 22 - August 23) Opportunities have been moving forward
at a steady pace, dearest Leo. And it may have been challenging to
keep everything straight. Lots of activities, thoughts and actions
have been coming your way. Now is the time to digest all that information
and utilize it in the best way possible. Do this by getting
quiet enough to see what are the most important clues you’ve been
given and what you can let go of. Keywords: action, reaction and
hush.
Virgo (August 23 - September 22) What steps can you take, dearest
Virgo, which are for your highest good? Sometimes you can get
so wrapped up with what is good for others, that you forget how
to take care of yourself and your personal needs. Issues may be
coming up at an active pace. Prioritize what you truly care about
and put this at the head of the line. Everything else can take second
place. Keywords: arrange, guide and coach.
Libra (September 22 - October 23) What is reality and what is only
a dream, dearest Libra? You are coming into your own and being
required to get a little bit selfish. Not in a negative way but in a way
that says; I have a right to have an opinion and to take up a little bit
of space. Get clear about all this by writing down what you think
that you see. Then see if this stands the test of time or is only your
short-term perception. Keywords: visionary, creative and passion.
Scorpio (October 23 - November 22) You’re coming to the harvest
season, dearest Scorpio. What I mean by that is; whatever you
planted back in the spring, is now coming to fruition. Is your life
everything that you hoped it would be? If so, fantastic! If not, there
is much room for improvement. And how you do this is by becoming
crystal clear on your goals and aspirations. You are capable of
manifesting almost anything by getting quiet enough to hear the
call. Keywords: target, ambition and design.
Sagittarius (November 22 - December 22) You are on fire, dearest
Sagittarius! You’re role modeling with gusto right now. Your career
and mission in life is not into taking a back seat. It wants to be out
there for everyone to experience. How you manage to deal with
this is a lesson in becoming an expert in your field of choice. Find
clarity in what you want your future to look like and make goals
and plans Keywords: adept, professional and progress.
Capricorn (December 22 - January 20) Deep intensity could be the
name of the game, dearest Capricorn. What are you feeling deep in
your soul that would be for your highest good? It’s time to recognize
that when you get in tune with your emotional state, this will
help you to navigate your life decisions with better ease.
Examine yourself by pursuing your hopes and ambitions and what
puts a smile on your face everyday. Then follow that path. Keywords:
inspiration, benefit and achievement.
Aquarius (January 20 - February 19) Communication amongst
your people is key now, dearest Aquarius. What you say and how
it is perceived, are the flavors of the day. Don’t get caught up in the
misunderstandings of others that could leave you feeling drained
and hopeless. Do some much-needed networking among your
peers in order to gather the information required for your future.
Keywords: mingle, rub elbows and advise.
Pisces (February 19 - March 20) You may meet a stranger that takes
you to the next level, dearest Pisces. Sometimes it’s not what you
know, but whom you know. You are on a journey of self-discovery
now. What do you want out of your life and how can others help
you achieve your goals? Friends like to be asked to contribute to
your future and it’s okay to ask for advice or emotional support. It’s
how to connect on a deeper level. Keywords: unite, relate and join.
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In the Home & Office Furniture/Appliances/Electronics/Clothing(not kids or baby)/Jewelery/
Collectables/Books/Music/Computers and Computer Accessories/For Sale-Misc
CPAP machine for sleep apnea. Philips Respironics - REMStar Auto A:Flex. Automatic Pressure Adjustment •
Heated tube for comfort • Bluetooth compatible. This model sells for over $1200 new. Selling this used unit for $400.
Comes with everything you need, but when buying a used CPAP machine, it’s recommended to purchase a new mask.
$400. Call Dominic at (250) 626-7896 or email visceralorbit@gmail.com
Convection heaters. Two 2,000-watt 240-volt convection heaters. Similar to baseboard heater but distribute warmed
air more evenly. Perfect for replacing old baseboard heaters that have a wall thermostat. Heaters do not have a built-in
thermostat. To avoid confusion, these heaters are not 120-volt plug-in. They need to be wired from the breaker panel.
They also need a wall mounted thermostat. $25. Call George at (250) 559-7899 or email grstein@qcislands.net
Musical Jewellery box. Holds your necklaces and rings. $30. Call Sarleana at (250) 626-7606 or email fletchercollison@hotmail.com
Water cooler. Hot and cold, $150. Call Fletcher at (250) 626-7606 or email fletchercollison@hotmail.com
Walker for sale. Walker with hand brakes, great condition, lightly used. We have two of them and simply don’t need
this one. $40. Call Brian at (250) 626-5119 or email brian.mulvany@hotmail.com
Panasonic 42” plasma TV. Great working television. $100. Call Karen at (250) 559-4255 or email karefoe@qcislands.net
End table. Nice glass top end table, $10. Call Sarleana at (250) 626-7606 or email fletchercollison@hotmail.com
Breville Bread Machine. The Custom Loaf Bread Maker lets you create a loaf of bread as unique as you. This smart
device gives you endless options to customize your own loaf of bread, plus the automatic fruit and nut dispenser
releases ingredients at the right moment. 13 Automatic settings. Fully programmable 1, 1.5, 2 and 2.5 lb bread options.
Window with interior light for quick status checks. Collapsible paddle takes the ‘dent’ out of the bottom of bread. Jam
& gluten free settings. Hardly used, $275. Call Karen at (250) 559-4255 or email karefoe@qcislands.net
Two door commercial cooler. 49” wide, 31” deep, and 44” high. Has a custom made arborite top, so doubles also
as counter space, or top is easily removable to go under shelves etc. $300, OBO. Will consider reasonable offers. Call
Bernie at (250) 559-8272 or email howle@qcislands.net
Alarez Yairi WY1K acoustic/electric guitar. From my collection - Alarez Yairi WY1K acoustic/electric guitar - Rare
koa model - Made in Japan - Mint, unplayed condition. $2,000. Call Brian at 250-626-5119 - leave a message if no
answer. Or email brian-mulvany@hotmail.com
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CELLO FOR SALE. 1/2 Size cello in excellent condition. Comes with a tuner, a stand, and a padded travel case.
$350. Call Laura at (250) 626-7595 or email laura.holmes.saltzman@gmail.com
Reebok hockey bag. Reebok hockey bag, $50. Call Fletcher Collison at (250) 626-7606 or email fletchercollison@
hotmail.com
Top of the line Taylor acoustic/electric 914ce. From my collection - Top-of-the-line Taylor acoustic/electric 914ce -
New, unplayed condition - Includes Taylor Expression system user guide. $4,000. Call Brian at 250-626-5119 - Leave
a message if no answer. Or email brian-mulvany@hotmail.com
Toaster Oven. Toaster oven for sale, $25. Call Reine at 250-559-4792, or email Lisap@haidagwaii.net
Needing a Rock Star or a Good Basement Party Home. Yorkville Pulse 18W - base speaker; Yorkville Elite - main speaker; Ross 8 x
2 mixing console; Yamaha 150II powered mixer; Yorkville AP800 amp; Pevey PV900 amp; Yorkville P2000 cross-over; Furman x-312
cross-over; Ross RX-155 graphic equalizer. $400. Call Bernie at (250) 559-8272 or email howle@qcislands.net
Oyama Turbo Convection Oven. Able to bake, grill, steam, or roast. This is one of the better ovens as there are no infrared
lamps that burn out. Attractive, easy to clean glass. 12 litre tempered heat resistant glass cooking bowl provides
ample cooking space for a variety of foods. Separate dials for setting temperature and cooking time. Two wire cooking
racks, plate tong, and instruction manual with recipes. Baking up to 482 degrees F/250 degrees C. Better for you than
a microwave, also you don’t have to heat up your oven for small things. $75 Call Karen at (250) 559-4255 or email
karefoe@qcislands.net
Full size dryer. Works good, will dry your clothes good. $250. Call Fletcher at (250) 626-7606 or email fletchercollison@hotmail.com
For sale. Alinker walking bike. Designed for those with mobility issues. This bike is brand new and can be seen on
youtube for more information and reviews. Cost $2000 USD, asking $1900 CND. Call Sharon at (250) 557-8507 or
email Sharoneffiebucly@gmail.com
Christmas tree. 7-foot Alberta blue spruce, easy to put together, $75. Call Sarleana at (250) 626-7606 or email fletchercollison@
hotmail.com
Pair of Speakers. Altec Lansing Voice of the Theatre speakers. Rare. Famous for their high frequency and lifelike
sound. $4,000. Call Mike at (778) 580-8015 or email kimberc@iname.com
KITCHEN TILES. Brought back from South America. 4 of each design, + 1 broken one of the top designs. Approximately
9 3/4” long X 3 1/4” each. Selling all together, $30 for 9 tiles. Call Dominic at (250) 626-7896 or email
visceralorbit@gmail.com
Juicer. Vitapress juicer, works great, $15. Call Karen at (250) 559-4255 or email karefoe@qcislands.net
Outbound collapsible cooler. Brand new 24 can capacity collapsible cooler, $25. Ordered the wrong size. Call Karen
at (250) 559-4255 or email karefoe@qcislands.net
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In the Home & Office - cont.
Mattress. Full Mattress, $50. Call Aaron at (250) 637-1478 or email aaron@qcislands.net
For sale. Limited edition prints of Canadian artists. James Lumbers ‘93 On The
Beat, framed 35x23 938/1500. James Lumbers ‘88 framed 29x26 112/790, valued
at $450. Marla Wilson Precious Few, framed 24x30 59/495, $200 ea OBO. Call
Sharon at (250) 557-8507 or email Sharoneffiebucly@gmail.com
Honeywell oil filled electric heater. EnergySmart electric oil filled radiator.
Whole room heater. Digital EasySet controls w/ 1-12-hour timer, adjustable
thermostat, & 3 heat settings. Large, easy-pull, luggage style handle & easy glide
wheels. Tip over switch, overheat protection. Purchased for backup heat, however
hardly used. $130. Call Karen at (250) 559-4255 or email karefoe@qcislands.net
Computer desk. Black computer desk on wheels for sale, $30. Call Reine at (250) 559-4792 or
email Lisap@haidagwaii.net
Medicine Cabinet. New, purchased a few years ago. Meant to be inserted into wall, will require
hook up for lights. Sliding doors are mirrors. Measures 30” X 30” up front. $120. Call Sandra
Dan at (250) 626-3596 or email sandradanruss@gmail.com
Clock radio for sale. 1 clock radio for sale, $10. Call Reine at (250) 559-4792 or email Lisap@
haidagwaii.net
Alberta Honey. Ice cream pail of beautiful clean canola flower wild bee honey from the Peace
Country! $50 per pail, get it while it lasts! Call Peter at (250) 557-4646 or email tlell@haidagwaii.net
Vintage Lusterware Cup & snack plate. 6 set cup and snack plates, $65. Lusterware
is porcelain made in Japan using a centuries old technique in the last firing
to give iridescence to the finish. It’s stamped “Made in Japan,” which dates it between
1921 and 1941. After 1941 items were marked “Made in Occupied Japan,”
and before 1921 they were “Made in Nippon.” Proceeds from the sale will be
donated to the Haida Gwaii SPCA. Call Dorothy for Haida Gwaii SPCA at (250)
559-8068 or email dorothyandmike@haidagwaii.ca
Stallion Cross Bow. Winchester Stallion Cross Bow with scope, arrowheads, arrows and other
accessories. $1,200 Call MJ at (250) 626-7364 or email kildagwayaahaada@gmail.com
Wire dog crate. $50, only used for a month ... crate has 2 doors and a divider.
Measurements are L 20” W 30” H 21”. Call Robin at (780) 235-5603 or email
robintaylor97@gmail.com
TV. 27” Toshiba TV, $25, works great! HDMI Port and remote. Call Regina at
(250) 626-5676 or email haidagwaiimk@gmail.com
Readers Digest Collection. Approx. 200 books from July 1963-2008. Good condition.
Best offer. Call Dave at (250) 557-9334 or email info@haidagwaiitrader.
com
In the Yard & Workshop
Garden Equipment and Supplies/Hobby Supplies/Tools/Building Materials/
Pet and Pet Supplies
Roxul – Rockfon Ceiling system. Grid and panel ceiling system. Similar in style
to the ceiling in the City Centre (same size panels, different style). 9 boxes of 2’ x
4’ panels (112 sqft/ carton - 1008 sqft total available) with 82 x 12’ grid and 180
x 4’ grids (enough to install over several rooms) and 300 x 3” wood eye Lags for
hanging and wire. Asking less than what I paid, minus taxes and delivery. Good
deal if this is what you are looking for. $2,250. Call Jonny at (250) 637-1497, or
email jondunsmore@yahoo.ca
Insulated pipe. Insulated chimney pipe, 7inch x 36 inch. 3 available, $100. Call
Harmony at (250) 626-7502 or email Harmonywilliam@hotmail.com
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Barn Door Hangers. Two matte black barn door hangers for sale, New, in packaging, no tax, no
shipping, will deliver on Island if necessary. $175 each, all hardware included. Call Pat at (250)
559-4544 or email Declark@qcislands.net
Solar/Off Grid Stuff. Solar panels 305W, 100W, 208W. Charge controllers, DC plugs & receptacles,
LED Lights... Call Craig Carmichael at (250) 532-8574 or email craig@saers.com
Chimney Pipe. 2 - 3-foot section of 8 inch (ID) insulated Chimney Pipe (10-inch
OD) with 2 roof brackets and a storm collar. $150. Call Jim at (250) 557-4438 or
email jmvsk4@gmail.com
Phantom Four Drone. Selling for half the purchase price: Phantom 4 drone in
brand new condition with a second battery and spare blades, all new. Immediately
after I got this machine last year, I developed an eye problem and ended up visually
impaired, making it difficult to fly safely and removing all the fun for me. It has
about 6 hours flight time total. It deserves to be out there flying and getting used.
$1,200. Call Tyson at (778) 871-7817 or email juskatla@gmail.com
Tools. Assortment of Snap-On tools. Call Gordon Usher at (250) 637-5755 or email patngord@
qcislands.ca
Misc. small tools, wiring, and plumbing supplies. Digital precision callipers (new condition
in box); Small pipe bender with flaring tool (new); Camping gas lantern and single burner
stove for use on small propane bottles; Grease gun; Bicycle or motorcycle chain breaker with
3’ chain; Heaters; Female dryer plug receptacle; Drill pump; Two dolly wheels; 1/4 hp, 110 volt
motor; Antique hand drill; Clothes line (two pulleys); 40 watt solar panel; Table saw blades with
new dado head; Tote boxes; Circuit breakers (sq d); Marine glue; Large bolts; Clothesline w/ 2
pulleys; Compression gauge (for gas engines); 2” gas powered pump for parts; Fire hose, etc.
Offers. Call Cliff Bell Brown at (778) 884-7297 or email cliffbellbrown@gmail.com
Troy-Bilt 250 cc Gas Chipper and Shredder, $1,000. Bought from Canadian
tire. Like new - only ran for an hour. I simply no longer have a use for it. Retails
at $1,259.99. Includes tow bar. Visit the product page on the Canadian tire website
for more information. Call Brian at (250) 626-5119 or email brian-mulvany@
hotmail.com
Insurance for Home.
Auto, Business,
& Recreational
Masset: 250.626.3711
Queen Charlotte: 250.559.8426
Dirt bike/ATV helmet. Barely used, size XXL, paid over $300, asking $200.
Email chris421sd@gmail.com
BBQ BURNERS FOR SALE. 2 new BBQ burners, H-type. $ 25.00 for both
burners. Call Harold Mackay at (250) 626-3305 or email hkmackay@telus.net
BIG SAW. Vintage saw in excellent condition, was kept indoors, sharp. 4’ 4 1/2”
long, blade is 6 1/2” wide. Now you can practice for logger sports! $75. Call Dominic
Legault at (250) 626-7896 or email visceralorbit@gmail.com
House Water Filter, sand. Full house sand filter. (I replaced it with an air injection iron filter
appropriate for my well.) Call Craig Carmichael at (250) 532-8574 or email craig@saers.com
Makita Saw. Makita AVT Reciprocating Saw, $240. Cord used 1 time. Call Mike at 604-868-
5237
Rock polishing drums for sale. Large One is 7.5” diameter, smaller one 4.5”.
Asking $50 for large one, $20 for small one. New they are $80 and $40. I may
have some polishing grit to go with. Call Sharon at (250) 557-8507 or email Sharoneffiebucly@gmail.com
Crosscut Saws, Genuine Antiquifacts. $300. Matching pair, 3’ & 4’. Simonds,
Ontario. The upright handle can be easily removed and installed on the opposite
end for two-person application. Teeth are in quite good shape. I have a tooth-setting
tool to go with them somewhere...it’ll turn up. Call/text Max at 250-882-5798,
or email Wonderous_duck@hotmail.com
Electrical wire. 10/3 underground wire, 2 pieces: 50’ and 30’ new. $50. Call Mike
at (587) 225-5437 or email Covequest@gmail.com
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Storm Door. Brand new 30” energy saver storm door, $100. Still in box. Call Aaron at (250)
637-1478 or email aaron@qcislands.net
NEW BBQ. I won a brand-new big BBQ from the co-op. It’s too big for me - I
want a small one, so I’m selling this one for $350. It’s worth $550. Could take a
bit less $ if you have a small one to throw in. This BBQ hasn’t been fired yet; it
doesn’t include a propane tank. Call Dominic at (250) 626-7896 or email visceralorbit@gmail.com
BIG AXE. XL broad axe, $100. Good old steel, sharp and functional, ready for a
handle, can be made to fit either right or left-handed. This is the biggest broad axe
made, used for hewing timbers. 12” of blade, rare. Call Dominic Legault at (250)
626-7896 or email visceralorbit@gmail.com
Jack Shores. 4 galvanized #2 jack shores, never been used, $360. Call Mike at (604) 868-5173.
Metal Detector. Brand new metal detector still in the box. Asking $110. Call Kim
at (250) 634-3250 or email Hygienistkim@gmail.com
Submersible Deep Well Pump. Submersible deep well pump for sale, 1.5 HP, 12 GPM, 220
volt. Brand new, still in box. $699 new, will sell for $399. Call Cornelius at (250) 557-4280 or
email info@haidagwaiitrader.com
Plywood storage boxes. Perfect for storing or transporting personal belongings, dry and secure
with lids. 4’ by 4’ by 4’ construction made out of 3/4 plywood (about 4 sheets) mounted on pallet.
$40. Call Peter at (250) 557-4646 or email tlell@haidagwaii.net
Metal roofing. 16 sheets 3’ x 12’ metal roofing, new. $54 Call Mike at (587) 225-
5437 or email Covequest@gmail.com
Roxul – Rockfon Ceiling system. Grid and panel ceiling system. Similar in style
to the ceiling in the City Centre (same size panels, different style). 9 boxes of 2’ x
4’ panels (112 sqft/ carton - 1008 sqft total available) with 82 x 12’ grid and 180
x 4’ grids (enough to install over several rooms) and 300 x 3” wood eye Lags for
hanging and wire. Asking less than what I paid, minus taxes and delivery. Good
deal if this is what you are looking for. $2,250. Call Jonny at (250) 637-1497, or
email jondunsmore@yahoo.ca
Insulated pipe. Insulated chimney pipe, 7inch x 36 inch. 3 available, $100. Call
Harmony at (250) 626-7502 or email Harmonywilliam@hotmail.com
Skylights. 2 24” x 48” new skylights, $340. Call Oryst at (780) 678-0678, or
email osn@telus.net
Put Your Ad Here!
Call us at
250-557-2088
or email
info@haidagwaiitrader.com
Shotgun for Sale. Mossberg Maverick Model 88, pump-action 12 guage, 3-inch,
improved cylinder, home defence barrel. Valid PAL required. $250. Call Paul at
250-557-4277 cell 905-396-4277, or email stagcreek62@hotmail.com
Chimney cap. Chimney cap for sale, new, never used. $120 plus tax at Ace. Asking
$100. Call Heidi at (250) 557-8574 or email hhakala39@gmail.com
Small and large transfer belt. Small used one time, as I needed a larger one. Large used a few
times over a couple weeks. $20. Call Karen at (250) 559-4255 or email karefoe@qcislands.net
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On the Road
In part or complete-Cars/Trucks/Vans/Campers/RV’s/ATV’s/Heavy Equipment
Tires, $10. P195/75r14 (rim) 215/65r16 215/65r16, 4 @ Lt265 -70r17 P215/70 r16 215 /65r16.
Call Fletcher at (250) 626-7606 or email fletchercollison@hotmail.com
2018 Subaru Legacy. AWD, dark blue, 4 door loaded sedan, 14,000km. All service
records. No accidents. Paid $32,000, asking $22,999. Call Sonia Rice at (250)
626-9049 or email sonia.rice6058@gmail.com
2006 Chevy Colorado, $4,000. 4x4 Crew Cab Short Box. 178,000kms, matching
canopy, 31x10.5 tires with extra stock set on rims. Price low due to: left wheel
bearing needs replacing soon (right side just done for $500), and ABS system not
working. Engine/drivetrain is in great condition. Brakes front and rear recently
done. Off road light included. Overall a great truck, but don’t expect mint condition
as it has been used and beach driven. Call, email, or text Ross at (250) 626-
7669 or Rufoushb@gmail.com
2008 Dodge Caravan SXT for sale. 214,000km, $4,000. Good shape, seats 7.
Stow and go seats all fold down. Power everything. DVD player in the back. Tow
ready with Hitch. Gold Book used value is $6,400. Call Pat at (250) 266-7060 or
email plyles2@yahoo.com
Freedom hard tri-fold tonneau. For a dodge short box truck, may fit other trucks
as well. Great condition, less than 2 years old, $450. Call Karen at (250) 559-4255
or email karefoe@qcislands.net
New 16-foot trailer. Two 3000 lb axles, only one trip from Grande Prairie to Tlell. Free spare
tire car carrier ramps (rare and valuable accessory!) $4300 Call Peter at (250) 557-4646 or email
tlell@haidagwaii.net
2018 Toyota Tacoma. TRD Sport, 4x4, automatic, heated leather seats, sunroof,
navigation, charging dock, newer BF Goodrich K02 A/T’s, side steps, 26,000km.
$39,500. Call Remi at (250) 637-1326 or email remihlevesque@gmail.com
Utility trailer. 10-foot, 3000 lb axle, great shape, $1,500. Call Peter at (250) 557-4646 or email
tlell@haidagwaii.net
2009 F-150 4X4 STX Super Cab. LOWER PRICE! MAKE AN OFFER! Seats
up to six people, drives comfortably, and is great on fuel for a full-sized 4x4.
Good shape inside and out. I’ve enjoyed this truck a lot, and I’m selling it while
it’s got lots of life left in it for the next owner. I’m happy to answer questions and
entertain reasonable offers. 4.6 litre, V8, 24-valve, 6-speed automatic transmission
162,700km. 127 litre fuel tank gives about 1000 km on a fill-up. Manual windows
and locks. Regular oil changes, good battery, new front brakes 2 years ago, locking
hubs replaced 1 year ago. $11, 500 Call Jason at (250) 637-1366 or email jason@
fullmoonphoto.ca
Top of the Line Van for Sale. 2005 Toyota Sienna, 7 passenger van. All-wheel
drive. Comes with service records. Very good condition. Brand new tires.
224,000km. Should provide years of maintenance-free travel. $6500 Call Paul at
250-557-4277, cell 905-396-4277, or email stagcreek62@hotmail.com
Canopy for a Ford Ranger, $300. Nice canopy for sale, fits a 2008 Ford Ranger.
White with an opening hatch style side door, as well as back. No keys for any of
the openings, but I’m sure they could be ordered or made. Call Lisa at (250) 559-
8644 or email Lisap@haidagwaii.net
Men’s Bikes for Sale. Two, 26” Supercycle bicycles for sale. 2 years old. Purchased
brand new at Canadian Tire. One is in very good condition. One has a bent
rim. $200 for the pair. Call Paul at 250-557-4277, cell 905-396-4277, or email
stagcreek62@hotmail.com
2011 Dodge Caravan. 2011 Dodge Caravan, 85,000km. $7,000 OBO. Please call
or email Jim for more information. 250-557-4418 or jim@abfam.ca
West End
Auto Sales
2010 Jeep Liberty
103,900km/Stk#6299 $8,995
2012 Dodge Ram 1500
62,000km/Stk#6286 $17,995
2013 GMC Sierra
4x4/208,081km/Stk#6268 $13,995
2013 Ford 150
4x4/101,651km/Stk#6106 $23,995
“ No reasonable
offer refused!”
250-559-4641
605 Ocean View Dr.
Queen Charlotte
citires@qcislands.net
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Dump truck. 1993 Kenworth with Cummins N14 engine, runs well. $18,000. Call Craig at (250) 557-4421 or email
ccbeachy@gmail.com
Truck and camper, $15,000. Toyota Tacoma 2000, and camper plus accessories: Generator, hitch, stabilizing bars, etc.
Looking to sell both together. Camper and truck are on island. Call Terry Brock at (778) 884-5360 or email tbrock@telus.
net
CAR HEATER / FAN. Small car heater plug it in to your lighter, perfect for those cold winter or summer nights if you
need a little extra heat. Has a fuse and can be used as a fan or a heater. $10. Call Dominic at (250) 626-7896 or email
visceralorbit@gmail.com
Dog ramp. Ramp for vehicle, $75. Call Karen at (250) 559-4255 or email karefoe@qcislands.net
On the Water
In part or complete-Power Boats/Sail Boats
Boat with Brand New 370HP Motor. Recently greatly reduced for quick sale, $40,000 OBO. 38’ fibreglass, 2’ draft,
9’beam. Burns only 10-12 gallons per hour. Fuel capacity 160 Imp gallons / 728 litres. Bow thruster / new trim tabs.
Flow scan radar. New GPS, radio. Furno satellite navigation w/colour video plotter, McMurdo satellite safety beacon.
Propane cabin heater, private forepeak head, 2 forepeak bunks. Open stern deck space 14’ x8’. Open cabin space behind
skipper, and passenger seating7’x9’. Moored at Queen Charlotte Marina. Follow signage for ‘A’ finger. Seller ready to
consider all sincere offers. Call Nick 250-922-4358, Kathleen 437-350-7946, or email kathowes1@gmail.com
Sangster Craft, 150 hp Johnson. Runs, motor and controls are set up. Needs gauges and console connected. Seats need
to be installed (in storage). Deep V Project boat. $1,000. Call Doug Gould at (250) 637-2383 or email dgmorex@island.
net
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Reinell Cabin Cruiser 23. Barely used. In great shape, starts and runs, has been in
dry storage for years. Mercruiser 233 inboard outboard. $8,500 OBO. Call Doug
Gould at (250) 637-2383 or email shortcall@hotmail.com
Outboards for Sale. 2005, 200hp Mercury Optimax XL. Motors are running and in good condition
on the boat. Moored in Masset. Can be viewed and run for you with appointment. $3000
per motor. Controls and wiring harness can be negotiated. Call Chad at (250) 626-7510 or email
westwoodventures@gmail.com
11ft Boston Whaler 25hp Mercury. Runabout boat with a 25hp 4 stroke Mercury,
Lowrance elite DSI chart plotter and depth sounder. $6,000. Call Michl Koenig at
(250) 626-6099 or email michlkoenig@yahoo.ca
Marine gear. Regulation survival suit, $80. Regulation life jacket (as new), $40. Marine rain
pants, $15.00. Coveralls small size, $10.00. Used props etc for outboard motors, dock hardware,
2” gas pump w/ hoses and fittings (Offers -motor not working). Log dogs, brass engine bed lag
screws, large bolts. Small wood parts cabinet with boat stuff. Pictures available by email upon
request. Call Cliff Bell Brown at (778) 884-7297 or email cliffbellbrown@gmail.com
Kingfisher 2825. 2019 Kingfisher 2825 Twin Merc Seapros, 200HP each. PDF
available, including photos and extensive options list. Price is USD $185,000. Call
Michele at (250) 395-4475 or email fordprincess93@live.com
9’ zodiac RIB. Older RIB in decent condition, has a small leak somewhere but holds air for a
day. I haven’t looked closely to fix, bought last year & haven’t used it. $800. Call Channing at
(778) 884-3483 or email esss@qcislands.net
Two Boats for Sale. Six-man inflatable, $1100 (no trailer). 12-foot aluminium
skiff, $400 (no oars or trailer). Call Dave at (250) 557-9334 or email info@haidagwaiitrader.com
Troller for Sale. AKKO CHAN, 42 ft fibreglass freezer troller, very clean,
well-maintained. Brand new John Deere 240hp engine installed in 2017, new gear,
twin disk, new exhaust and tail shaft, lots of fishing gear included. This vessel is
ready to fish. Price $180,000 (CDN). Serious enquiries only please. Call Colin
250-559-4637 or 250-637-1997, or email info@haidagwaiitrader.com
Landfall 39’ Sailboat. Pilothouse sailing vessel 1980. Project boat. Lots of possibility.
Not too much to finish. Fibreglass hull, decks, teak rails and trim with all
teak interior. Most systems functional. 1996 refit. Rebuilt 80hp Cummins 2500hrs.
2 heads. Some electronics. New spruce mast 2013. Much more. $15,000. Call Lon
Vasilinda at (250) 261-4787 or email lvasilinda@gmail.com
Kayak for sale. Necky Manitou Sport 11-foot kayak, 4 years old, comes with
paddle and skirt. Great kayak for beginners or advanced paddlers, very stable but
still manoeuvrable and quick. Stern hatch size 16.5 x 10.5”. Great kayak to explore
the coast or discover the beauty of the lakes, $650. Call Gerd Harbauer at (705)
773-2927 or email canadianviper@gmx.de
Kayak for sale. Necky Manitou Sport 11-foot kayak, bought before summer, hardly
used, comes with paddle and skirt. Great comfortable seat, stern hatch size 16.5
x 10.5”. This kayak is good for beginners or advanced paddlers, it is very stable
but still manoeuvrable and quick, great on lakes and on the ocean. $850. Call Gerd
Harbauer at (705) 773-2927 or email canadianviper@gmx.de
Pflueger fly rod. 9’ graphite IM8 lightweight fly rod, brand new in case, still has tags on. $65.
Call Karen at (250) 559-4255 or email karefoe@qcislands.net
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Kids Zone
From infants to toddlers-Clothing/Toys/Books/Games
Baby change table. 3 drawers, white change table, $150. Call Sarleana at (250)
626-7606 or email fletchercollison@hotmail.com
Teddy bears. Soft teddy bears, $5. Call Sarleana at (250) 626-7606 or email
fletchercollison@hotmail.com
WOODEN TRAIN SET. Miscellaneous pieces of wooden train set. 11 pounds in total. Choo
choo! $25. Call Jason at (250) 637-1366 or email jason@fullmoonphoto.ca
BIKE FOR SALE. LIV GIANT brand “Enchant” Mountain Bike. “Designed to
be light, agile, and easy to manoeuvre off-road, Enchant includes a front suspension
fork for added comfort and traction. Front and rear hand brakes provide
powerful stopping power. Fast-rolling 24-inch wheels and trail-ready tires make
Enchant a fun, stable bike to help her build confidence and skills. With its easy-touse
twist shifters, she’ll feel excited and secure as she tackles new terrain.” Perfect
for 7-11-year olds. Colour: white. Excellent condition, $150. Call Laura at (250)
626-7595 or email laura.holmes.saltzman@gmail.com
Play pen. Dark blue and purple, $30. Call Sarleana at (250) 626-7606 or email fletchercollison@
hotmail.com
Real Estate & Rentals
Residential, Commercial, Lots, For Rent, Rent to Own, Shared Accomodation
DL1821 Kumdis Island 111-acre property located near the easterly shore of
Kumdis Island, a short boat ride north of Port Clements. Access to the island
is by way of walking trail from HWY 16 on Graham Island to the Kumdis
Slough. High water provides barge or boat access; at low tide it is possible to
walk/wade across. With the property is a License of Occupation for a parking
area and barge unloading site at the shoreline. There is approx. 7-7,500 cubic
metres of merchantable timber on the property. Price $285,000 Call 250-286-
3293 or email edhandja@bcoceanfront.com
Commercial Office Building and Land - Masset 2011 Harrison Avenue -
An affordable investment good rate of return on this 997 sq.ft. office building
and 9,028 sq.ft of land in Downtown Masset. Tenant in place to become
vacant January 31, 2019. With office space short in supply and room for
expansion on the property it is impossible to beat at this price. The land has
a clean environmental report, ready to build. For sale and looking for a new
tenant. Listed by John Armstrong - LandQuest Realty. Price $119,000 Call
250 307 2100 or email john@landquest.com
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Turnkey Home in Sandspit For Sale Woodworkers dream. 180-degree
view of the ocean. Located in picturesque Sandspit with a beautiful beach
across the road and the airport is very close by. This two-bedroom, handicap
accessible home comes fully furnished and sits on a flat, just shy of a
one-acre lot with a low maintenance landscape. Close to all amenities and
only half a mile from the airport. Home has new roofs, siding and paint. All
appliances are included and only a year old. Kitchen and bathroom have
recently been remodeled. Nice sized and very clean garage, workshop and
sauna. Included in the price is over $20,000 of tools and equipment (wood
shop tools, weed eaters, ride on lawn mower and much more). A must see!
$265,000 CAD or $210,000 USD Price $265,000 For more pictures or information
call Jim at 206-932-3604 or email info@haidagwaiitrader.com
Beautiful Home for Sale! (Price reduced!) This amazing two storey house
has an attached garage, three bedrooms, one and a half bathrooms with the
main bathroom boasting a fabulous soaker tub. There are three separate living
areas, one houses the stone wood stove. The kitchen and upstairs living area
have an open concept, the master bedroom has a custom built in closet. There
is a large deck just off the kitchen where you can enjoy watching the birds in
the Delkatla Sanctuary, the beach is only a 15 min walk away! Price $315,000
Call 250 626 7160 or email naikoon45@gmsil.com
QC Home for Sale Centrally located home with spectacular view of Bearskin
Bay and separate ground level finished basement. Upper level has 3
bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, dining and kitchen facing south. Full
front porch. 2 entrances to upper level. One from street, one from top of
driveway. The finished lower level has separate entrance with 1/2 bathroom.
Workshop and covered outdoor work area. Viewing by appointment only.
Price $450,000 Call 250-637-1038 or email mistsybru@qcislands.net
605 2nd Ave Two building lots with older trailer and addition, small cabin
and mobile home, both currently rented, 32 x 40 (Approx) workshop. Quiet
neighborhood, 5 minutes from center of town, about 8 miles from the hospital.
Price $160,000 Call 778 260 0482(cell) or 709 648 2249 (home).
4 Bdr Custom Home on 4 lots in QC This home has been lovingly handcrafted
from local red and yellow cedar. Built to be earthquake proof, it
boasts: 4 large bedrooms + den; 3 large bathrooms; electric sauna; huge
wooden deck nestled in the trees; greenhouse/solarium; tiled kitchen with
electric oven and fully functioning wood cook stove; an insulated chicken
coop, 1,000 + sq feet of dry covered space + carport. A fish creek runs
through the property. In town, and walkable to everything, yet completely
private and secluded. Price $659,000 Call or email kimberc@iname.com
Three residences plus commercial 308 2nd Ave. Queen Charlotte. Two
level city lots backed by a forested ridge. Close to shopping and medical
services. The property includes three residences (two with long-term tenants),
a commercial building (refinished 2019), and out-buildings. Total of approximately
3500 sf. heated interior space. Large gravel parking area, no lawn.
The property has 500 Amps of hydro service. Each user has a separate meter.
Main buildings all have metal roofs. Giuseppe (250)637-1632 Price $237,000
Call 250-637-1632 or email giuseppe@olivotto.com
Haida Gwaii Accommodations Long or Short Term Furnished and
unfurnished one- and two-bedroom apartments available in Port Clements.
Newly renovated, including bathroom and kitchen. Sat. internet, 40-inch TV,
king size beds, laundry and parking. Well suited for worker accommodation.
Clean and secure building. Please email for more information or call/text
250 661 9012 or email dustin@rushworthelectric.ca. Furnished unit also
available in Masset.
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Million Dollar View! 1800 square foot family home in Queen Charlotte
with a spectacular, panoramic view of Skidegate Inlet. Includes
a three-bedroom, two full bathroom house, shop, greenhouse and pond.
Wrap-around deck on the main level, overlooking Bearskin Bay. Downstairs
has a separate covered entrance and deck, large family room, bedroom and
an office with Inlet view. Separate rental space? Asking $725,000. Serious
enquiries only. Viewing by appointment only. Call 250-637-1102 or email
armstrongs@haidagwaii.ca to book a viewing.
Building and Lot for Sale Building, outbuildings, and lot for sale. Kitchenette
upstairs, apt downstairs. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Building needs
work . Was a bakery and sears. Selling as is where is. Commercial/residential.
Price $170,000 OBO. Call Jim at 250-301-5518 or email jcbakery@
qcislands.net
Motivated to sell, price reduced to $270,000 Large home with rental suite
for sale. 217 Oceanview Drive Queen Charlotte. Contact Ben Greenough at
250-637-1781 for details or email ben.greenough@queencharlotte.ca
Masset Property for Sale 3-acre property with 30x50 warehouse and 3-bedroom
dwelling. Price $350,000 Call 778 884 7018 or email mitchvermeer@
icloud.com
Acreage for Sale in Port Clements Acreage for sale, 1km south of Port Clements. Offers over
1000’ of established road, mature cedar, pine and hemlock forest with bountiful huckleberry,
salmonberry and salal bushes. Several sunny home building sites to choose from, this acreage is
part of a larger ten-acre parcel and will require sub-dividing once buyer and seller agree on how
land will be divided and price. For example, five acres: $195K. All offers considered. Call Dave
at 250-557-9334 or email info@haidagwaiitrader.com
Wanted
Miscellaneous Wanted Items/Lost/Found/ Wanted Information/Real Estate
Northern Savings
has Haida Gwaii
covered - from
lending, to investing,
and insurance.
ISO: desk and desk chair. Looking for a desk, preferably one that can change height (not essential).
Also looking to purchase a pivoting desk chair that can be raised and lowered. $1,234. Call
Meredith Adams at (250) 626-7737 or email meredith@sparkenergy.ca
Gyprock mudder wanted. Gyprock mudder needed for bathroom ceiling repair in Skidegate. If
you can help, please call Mike at 604-868-5137, or email info@haidagwaiitrader.com
Seeking to Purchase Home. We are serious in purchasing a house around Queen Charlotte, Tlell
and/or Port Clements. If you have a house for sale, give me a call. Carey Stewart at (250) 637-
1117 or email careystewart67@gmail.com
ISO Canoe Paddle. Does anyone have a canoe paddle, or 2 that they want to sell? Call Julia
Corbett at (250) 559-8885 or email juliacorbett_8@hotmail.com
Chainsaw Wanted. Looking for chainsaws in running or non running condition, any brand or
size. If you have anything for sale, please let me know. Email chris421sd@gmail.com
Large boat trailer. Need over 22 feet. Call or text if you might have something. (250) 626-7606
or email fletchercollison@hotmail.com
Looking to buy a trailer home. 2-3 bedroom. If you have something available, please call
Sarleana at (250) 626-7606 or email fletchercollison@hotmail.com
Need red plastic sacks. If you might have some to give away or sell, call or text Sarleana at
(250) 626-7606 or email fletchercollison@hotmail.com
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Wanted - cont.
Motorcycle Club. Anyone interested in joining/forming a motorcycle club? Call
Stephen at (250) 626-3269 or email lumenarti@yahoo.ca
Wanted: Place to rent for me and my dog. Hi, I’m new to Masset and looking for a long-term
rental for me and my dog. Prefer a private spot, but if anyone is willing to take us on as roommates
for now, that would be great as well. E-mail is the best way to reach me. Call Glen at (807)
464-5901 or email glen.m.scott@gmail.com
Drywall. Anyone have a partial sheet of 5/8” drywall? Call Gordon Usher at (250) 637-5755 or
email patngord@qcislands.ca
Long-term Accommodation Needed. If you have something available, please call Sarleana at
(250) 626-7606 or email fletchercollison@hotmail.com
Looking for small utility trailer for sale. If someone has one for sale, call or e-mail Sarleana at
(250) 626-7606 or fletchercollison@hotmail.com
House Wanted. Looking to purchase a house in/around Masset. 2-3 bedrooms preferable with a
good-sized yard. No duplexes please. Call Mary at (250) 218-6704 or email mary.duchesne9@
gmail.com
Wanted, large Alaskan mill. Looking for Alaskan mill that can mill around 5-6 foot wide. if you
have one let me know, thanks. Email chris421sd@gmail.com
House wanted. Would like to semi retire in Masset, looking to purchase PMQ or home. Please
e-mail with details. Maurice, (514) 816-3148 or email mokiry@aol.com
ISO Loveseat. Looking for a used loveseat for my new home. Call Julia Corbett at (250) 559-
8885 or email juliacorbett_8@hotmail.com
What a drag! Looking for a sea anchor. If you have a smallish one for sale, please
give a call. Please don’t phone after 9pm. Call Matt at (250) 637-1878 or email
fungophile@gmail.com
Seeking family home Jan 2020-May 2020. We are seeking a home for our family
in the south end beginning January 2020 until May (some flexibility). We are
open to a short-term rental or a house-sit / pet-sit. We’re also open to buying or a
rent-to-own agreement. We have two daughters (2&4) and are non-smokers with
no pets. I will be working as one of the south end midwives into the future, and my
partner is a chef. We have been living in Tlell for the last year but will need a new
housing arrangement for 2020. We have references available. Haawa for sharing
and connecting with any potential options :) The Cayoli Family (Anne-Marie,
Giulio, Pia, Pema) Call Anne-Marie Cayer at (250) 801-5635 or email am@malachitemidwives.ca
Small family ISO rental. Single mother of 2 children and a medium sized dog in search of
a rental on Island. Minimum 1 bedroom. Call Samantha at (778) 348-3770 or email snookie.
davis@gmail.com
Freebies
Anything that just needs a new home!
FREE! 2” pump. 2” water pump with fire hose and fittings for parts, not working. Call Cliff
Bell Brown at (778) 884-7297 or email cliffbellbrown@gmail.com
FREE! Mushroom baskets. About 6+ baskets, some lids. Call Toni at (250) 626-5472 or email
tintintooni@gmail.com
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FREE! House 3 bedroom fir constructed house in Sandspit, needs to be moved.
Would be ideal for Copper Bay; there are already skids and dollies underneath
it. Needs TLC. Approx. 40’ x 24’. Call Phillip Shiels at 250-637-1353 or email
shiels@qcislands.net
FREE! By (curtain) Hook or by Crook! Curtain hooks for crafty, curtain-sewing
types, or OLD people like me who have real lined, pinch-pleated curtains that
hang from hooks on rings on rods. “Regular Ceiling End Hooks” x 36 (Canadian
Drapery Hardware item # X-04C-04, for use with 3 1/2” pleater tape) “Regular
Ceiling Pleater Hooks” (pictured) x 20 (CDH item # X-12-10, also for use with
3 1/2” pleater tape) A Ziploc bag of (15) mixed hooks for single-pleat curtains.
ALSO: four 8-packs IKEA “Konsort” curtain tabs (two fawn, two cream) that
allow the less-crafty to make their own curtains from a piece of fabric using the
“Sylort”... umm, connector pins? Two 8-packs included. Call Jess at 250-559-8110
or email floragore@gmail.com
FREE! 2 oz and 4 oz bottles. 2 doz 2-ounce plastic bottles (printed) with lids. The
print title is “Back to Basics” text on the side. “This product contains no animal
or petroleum-based ingredients, nor has it been tested on animals.” 4 doz plain
4-ounce bottles with lids (no print) Call Dorothy at (250) 559-8068 or email dorothyandmike@haidagwaii.ca
Employment & Training
Help Wanted/Work Wanted/Businesses for Sale/Business Opportunities/
Education/Opportunities/Training Programs or Seminars
After School Childcare. We are looking for someone who would be able to provide after school
childcare for our two young kids. They both go to Tahayghen Elementary and walk home from
school. We need someone to be able to be here when they get home and keep them entertained
for a couple of hours until their parents get home. We also have done some live-in arrangements
if the right person is interested and wants to take on some other responsibilities. Please contact
me with your questions. We are hoping to find someone to start this September. Contact me by
email, Jay Thompson. (250) 626-6026 or email wjthompson99@gmail.com
Employment Opportunity. Northern Savings Credit Union has an opening for
a Casual Member Services Representative for our Queen Charlotte branch. This
would appeal to an outgoing individual interested in providing excellent customer
service and a career in sales. General Duties: • Processes member transactions.
• Recognizes member needs and promotes and cross sells credit union products
and services to members by explaining basic credit union products and services
and referring more complex requests for information and assistance to appropriate
branch staff. Minimum Qualifications: Education: • Secondary School Diploma
required. Experience: • Previous sales and service experience is preferred or an
equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Skills: • Excellent
written and verbal English communication skills. • Working knowledge, skills and
experience in Microsoft Office. Call Santa Slubowski at (250) 627-3658 or email
info@northsave.com
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Community Living Contract Manager/Frontline Support Worker This position
is part of a team helping adults with developmental disabilities to develop
skills to achieve greater independence and community involvement, by emphasizing
employment and volunteering, recreation, social engagement, life skills, and
health and wellness.
This position manages HGSCP Community Living BC contracts, including Home
Share, Community Inclusion, Residential Care, Home Based Inclusion and Respite
contracts. Maintains excellent program standards in accordance with CLBC and
HGSCP principles, policies and procedures. Trains, orients, and supervises frontline
staff. Monitors and authorizes program expenditures. Maintains and oversees
client files and provides reports and monitoring on contract activities. Provides
frontline support to supported individuals.
Job Skills and Abilities:
• Strong personal values based on self-determination, autonomy, and dignity for all
individuals.
• Strong interpersonal skills and supervision skills.
• Adaptable/flexible to changing requests and environment.
• Analytical problem solving skills
• Able to manage time and priorities through effective self-directed multi-tasking
• Demonstrated skills in working with individuals and families utilizing services.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Will have a reliable vehicle, valid class 5 BC driver’s license, and 2 million liability
business auto insurance.
• Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check and Driver’s Abstract.
Training and Experience:
• Must be able to work with individuals with disabilities.
• Diploma in the field of Human Services/ Social Services.
• Valid First Aid certificate
• Three (3) years recent related experience including three (3) years supervisory or
administrative experience. Or an equivalent combination of education, training and
experience.
This position will remain open until filled. For a complete job description or to
submit your application please contact: Haida Gwaii Society for Community Peace
Administration at ea.hgspeace@massett.ca or call 250-626-4664
Put Your Ad Here!
Call us at
250-557-2088
or email
info@haidagwaiitrader.com
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Employment & Training - cont.
Community Living Support Workers – Casual, All-Island Haida Gwaii Society for Community Peace (HGSCP) is a
multi service agency constantly evolving in its commitment to our Islands individuals, families and community. We are
currently seeking Community Support Workers in Queen Charlotte and Skidegate. Staff will be part of a team helping
adults with developmental disabilities to develop skills to achieve greater independence and community involvement on
a 1 to1 basis. Staff will deliver personalized program planning to individuals based on the unique interests and needs of
each individual. The programs for individuals emphasize employment and volunteering, recreation, social engagement,
life skills, and health and wellness. Reporting to the Community Living Contract Manager, this position provides care
and support to clients in a community environment. All actions must reflect the values of the organization. Staff will need
to be active members in the community according to the needs, wishes and abilities of the person being served. Please
apply if you are a leader who is creative, flexible, personable and compassionate. This is a casual/on-call position.
Skill requirements:
• Education – Grade 12 or equivalent
• Class 5 Drivers License (Reliable Vehicle, Drivers abstract)
• First Aid with CPR.
Compensation: Per BCGEU wage grid Level 10 $19.45 – $22.65/hour. Mileage will be paid according to the Collective
Agreement and approved budgets. This job is dependent upon a successful Criminal Record Check. For a full job
description or to submit your resume and application please contact Brenda Byberg, Executive Director at ea.hgspeace@
massett.ca or call 250-626-4664
Transition House Support Workers – Casual / On-Call Rate of Pay: $19.45 – 22.65/hour (JJEP Wage Grid Level
10) Hours: Position is shift work (mornings 8:00-16:00; afternoons 16:00-24.00; evenings 24:00-8:00) The employee is
NOT required to use their automobile in the performance of their duties. This position requires Union membership. Job
summary: provide support, security, information, education, crisis intervention and referrals to residents and crisis line
callers.
Qualifications:
• Diploma in a related human / social service field:
• One (1) year related human/social service experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Must have a valid certification in Standard First Aid (2-day course) with a CPR-C component
• Food-Safe Certification
• BCSTH Foundations in Violence Against Women Training (online) completed is an asset
• BCSTH Introduction to Transition House Work Module 1 (online) completed is an asset
• BCSTH Introduction to Transition House Work Module 2 (online) completed is an asset
• Completion of all 5 modules of Support Worker training an asset
• Completion of additional internal trainings offered through HGSCP an asset (i.e. Cultural Competency Training, Domestic
Violence Safety Planning etc.)
• An ability to work effectively with clients in a professional non-judgmental environment and ensure confidentiality.
• A solid knowledge of community resources.
• An ability to work both independently and as a team.
• Good written, oral and problem solving skills.
• An understanding of the dynamics of abuse.
• The ability to work in a high stress environment.
• Knowledge of First Nations Culture.
For complete job description please email ea.hgspeace@massett.ca
To be considered, please submit cover letter, resume and 3 current job references by email to ea.hgspeace@mhtv.ca or
mail to: Haida Gwaii Society for Community Peace, P.O. Box 811, Masset, B.C. V0T 1M0 or in Person at 2132 Collison
Avenue, (across from the Library)
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Community Service Listings
Not For Profit Groups/Organizations/Societies
Port Clements Museum. We are open 10-4pm seven days per week until the end of September. Starting October 1 st ,
our hours are Saturdays and Sundays from 2-4pm. $5 admission for adults/teens, free for Haida Gwaii residents, PCHS
members & kids 12 & under. Will open upon request outside regular hours for tours, school groups and visitors. Call the
museum at (250) 557-4576 when open or email pcmuseum@qcislands.ca
Saahlinda Naay - Saving Things House Haida Gwaii Museum. The Haida Gwaii Museum plays an important role
in making arts and heritage more accessible and raising awareness of the importance of heritage and history on Haida
Gwaii. Through our collections, the Museum acquires, preserves and presents objects, archeological artifacts, artworks,
and settler material culture all connected to the human and natural history of Haida Gwaii. New! Check out the Museum
archives online! Visit www.haidagwaiimuseum.ca, click on “eMuseum” to experience Haida Gwaii through thousands
of historical photos. We house a unique and comprehensive collection of historical and post-contact archival materials,
made accessible to the public within a setting that evokes the community identities of both Haida and settler communities
on Haida Gwaii. Our collection includes ancestral and contemporary Haida works, both utilitarian and ceremonial,
settler pieces, audio recordings of Haida songs, histories and stories as given by Haida elders in both Haida and English
languages, and a plethora of photographs. As a gift from the Gwaii Trust Society, admission is FREE for all Haida Gwaii
residents until the end of March 2020. Check us out on Facebook! Call Haida Gwaii Museum at (250) 559-4643 or email
museum@haidagwaii.net
PC Rod and Gun Club Fall Events. Everyone is welcome! Our next events are our Centre Fire Shoot on Sunday, Sept.
15 th and the Pumpkin Shoot on Sunday, Nov. 3 rd . Events are from 1pm to 4pm. Bring your own gun or try one of ours!
The Port Clements Rod and Gun Club is a community-based club supporting local hunting and fishing interests. Members
and guests welcome! Located on Juskatla Road (5 km Southwest of PC). Call Ron Haralson at (250) 557-4255 or
email rib@qcislands.net
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Province seeks feedback to ban, reduce, recycle more plastics
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy Press Release
British Columbians are invited to have their say on proposed new actions to reduce the plastic waste polluting the province’s waterways, environment
and landfills.
“The message from British Columbians is loud and clear – we need to take action to reduce plastic waste, especially single-use items like water
bottles and plastic bags that often find their way into our waters, streets and environment,” said George Heyman, Minister of Environment and Climate
Change Strategy. “We have all seen the striking images of animals and fish being caught up in everyday plastic waste like grocery bags or beer can
loops that ensnare these beautiful creatures and it cannot continue. I look forward to hearing from people about how we can all play a part in reducing
plastic pollution and plastics use overall.”
Cape Ball emergency shelter
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“B.C.’s system is the envy of North America,” said Brock Macdonald, CEO, Recycling Council of BC. “By bringing industry to the table,
extended producer responsibility (EPR) programs make it possible for materials to be recycled much more efficiently. That’s good for
business and good for the environment. Today’s addition is a targeted and strategic increase to B.C.’s already expansive series of EPR
programs.”
The Province is also reviewing new ways to make plastic recycling easier, including a proposed system of electronic refunds for empty
bottle returns. This would eliminate the need to sort bottles and provide the option to have refunds processed electronically or donated to
community organizations.
“We have a responsibility to British Columbians to curb the significant impacts of plastic pollution on our environment and marine life,” said
Andrew Weaver, leader of the BC Green Party caucus. “Taking action on plastic waste is a priority the BC Green caucus shares with this
government, as well as with the local governments that have already shown leadership in this area. I look forward to hearing from British
Columbians on their priorities for action on plastics.”
British Columbians are encouraged to share their opinions in an online survey
at cleanbc.gov.bc.ca/plastics by September 30th at 4pm.

Our
Trash
Talk
Questions?
Comments?
(recycling or
residential collection)
Call us at
1-888-557-9339
Mon-Fri
Hazardous Waste Disposal
Why, What, How & Where
This “Our Trash Talk” series focuses on the proper disposal of some common items classified as hazardous waste.
What is hazardous waste? Look for the WHMIS symbols shown on the right. From top, then left to right: skull and
crossbones, gas cylinder, biohazardous infectious materials, exploding bomb, corrosion, flame over circle, exclamation
mark, health hazard and flame.
Why?
To prevent harm to workers who collect/sort hazardous items sent their way as well as any creatures that may come in
contact with them. Last but not least, our environmental stewardship helps to keep Haida Gwaii beautiful and clean.
What? How and Where?
Broken glass or sharp blades (like broken knives or
Exacto blades).
For large volumes, put in a sealed box labeled as “SHARP”, for smaller amounts,
wrap in several sheets of newspaper (no need to label). Both can be put out with
your household garbage.
Biohazards – needles, syringes and EpiPens. Put inside an empty toilet paper or paper towel tube, tape it up and put out with
your household garbage. This is very important to prevent waste management
worker injuries.
Paint, dry cell batteries, smoke alarms, mercury
thermostats, small appliances, power tools, electronics
and light bulbs.
All of the items listed in the above line plus: wet
cell batteries, water tanks, scrap metal, tires,
appliances (with and without freon), oil, antifreeze
and their containers, flammable liquid containers
(including the small, green propane tanks)*.
Designate a box or bin for these items and when it’s full, take it to either the
ISWRD** or QCRD*** and then place the items into their respective bins at those
locations.
Designate a box or bin for these items, when it’s full take it to the ISWRD (these
items are not accepted at the QCRD) and place the items into their respective
bins at this location. Please note, scrap metal, tires and appliances (with and
without freon) are also accepted at any of the three HGTS****.
*Please note, due to extra handling requirements, charges may apply for some products.
**ISWRD: Island Solid Waste & Recycling Depot / 71454 Highway 16 / Port Clements / Open Mon-Fri 8:30-3 and first Sat of each month from 11-3.
***QCRD: Queen Charlotte Recycling Depot / 1205 Oceanview Drive / Queen Charlotte / Open Sun to Tues 10-4.
****HGTS (Haida Gwaii Transfer Stations): Masset and Skidegate are open Wed 1-5 and Sat 11-3. Sandspit, Sat only, 11-3. Locations: Masset is across from
the Masset Airport, Skidegate is on Hwy. 16, next to Miller Creek and Sandspit is on Copper Bay Road.
ISLANDS SOLID WASTE LANDFILL
(Located on Hwy. 16 – just north of Port Clements)
Mon to Fri 8:30am-3pm + open Saturdays, Oct. 5 th and Nov. 2 nd , 2019 from 11am-3pm
For more info call 1-888-557-9339
or email islandsolidwaste@ncrdbc.ca
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Haida Gwaii Trader Community Calendar Sept/Oct 2019
Do you have an event you want to advertise?
Go to www.haidagwaiitrader.com and post your not-for-profit event FREE OF CHARGE
Old Massett & Masset/Gaw Tlagee
Queen Charlotte/Daajing Giids
Masset Farmers' Market
Fridays / 11am-2pm / Across from the Credit Union / Main
Street Since its first season, Masset Market has attracted hundreds
of visitors (both locals and tourists) and a variety of vendors. “Make
it, bake it, grow it” is the market’s philosophy. Vendors come from
a variety of communities and sell everything from fresh produce
to knitted hats to hand-made soaps. Food growers, producers and
artisans of all types are invited to share their goods every Friday
from 11am–2pm year-round. New vendors are welcome. For
more information contact Kyla at 250-626-3768, email islandwise.
essentials@gmail.com, or check out https://lovenorthernbc.com/
community/masset/business/masset-market/
Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
Wednesdays, 8pm-9pm / St. Paul's Church / Millard and
Collison Weekly meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous. If you have a
drinking problem, we can help. For more information contact John
at 250-626-7557
Regular School Board Meeting
Tue, Sep 24 / 6pm-8pm / Gudangaay Tlaats'gaa Naay /
1647 Collison Ave A light dinner will be provided to share with
the public at 5:30 PM. Meeting will begin at 6:00 PM. For more
information contact Colleen Bradley at 250 559-8471 or boffice@
sd50.bc.ca or https://sd50.bc.ca/
Port Clements/Gamadiis
Taoist Tai Chi Queen Charlotte
Mondays 12–1 pm, Wednesdays 7pm-8:30pm, and Saturdays 10am-
12pm / Queen Charlotte Community Hall / 134 Bay Street Taoist
Tai Chi internal arts are specifically aimed at cultivating health
and vitality and were developed by Master Moy Lin-shin, a Taoist
monk. Everyone welcome! For more information contact Beatie
Maxen at 250-631-9160 or haidagwaii@taoist.org or
www.taoist.org/haidagwaii
QC Farmers' Market
Saturdays / 11am-2pm / Just outside the QC Community Hall
/ 134 Bay Street Local foods, seafood, artisans, hot lunch, picnic
supplies, and more! Start your week’s grocery shopping at the market
and support local growers and producers. For more information
contact Marylynn Hunt at 250-559-8282, email stmarysspring@gmail.
com, or check out lovehaidagwaii.com/businesses/queen-charlottefarmers-market
Bethel Assembly jam session
Wednesdays / 7pm-9pm / Bethel Assembly Church / 222
Oceanview Dr. Country, Folk, Gospel Music, bring an instrument
and play along, or learn new songs, or just come and listen. For
more information contact Alma-Rose Siddall at 778-260-0972 or
almarosesiddall@hotmail.com
Village of Port Clements Council Meetings
September 16, October 7, October 21, 7pm / 36 Cedar Avenue
Come out and join us for our regular council meetings! For more
information call 250-557-4295, email office@portclements.ca, or
visit www.portclements.ca.
Port Clements Rod and Gun Club – Fall
Events
Sundays, Sep 15 & Nov. 3 / 1pm-4pm / PC Rod and Gun Club
/ Juskatla Road Everyone is welcome! Our next events are our
Center Fire Shoot on Sunday, Sept. 15th and Pumpkin Shoot on
Sunday, Nov. 3rd. Bring your own gun or try one of ours! The
Port Clements Rod and Gun Club is a community-based club
supporting local hunting and fishing interests. Members and
guests welcome! Located on Juskatla Road (5 km Southwest of PC).
For more information contact Ron Haralson at 250-557-4255 or
rib@qcislands.net
Banff World Tour Film Festival
Tue Oct 1 - Wed Oct 2 / 6:30pm-9:45pm / Queen Charlotte
Community Hall / Bay Street A spectacular visual and audio
experience with world class projection and sound equipment on
the big screen at the QC Community Hall. The Banff Mountain Film
Festival screens films from around the world during a nine-day
festival in Banff, Canada. A committee reduces over 360 entries to
approximately 80 finalists, which are showcased and judged by
an international film Jury. A portion of the films, including the top
awards, are toured around the world to various host cities. For the
tour to Haida Gwaii, Banff transports and shows the films with high
definition projection and killer sound equipment on the big screen at
the Queen Charlotte Community Hall. There are two nights of films.
The first night (World Tour) showcases films and shorts from around
the world with a cultural leaning, while the second night (Adrenaline
Sports) shows films about outdoor action sports. This will be the 20th
year that the Charlotte City Cinema Club has hosted the event with all
volunteers. Food, sweets, and soft drinks are available for sale, most
of which are donated by a large group of volunteer bakers. For more
information contact Steve Tarola at 907-399-3393 text/call back or
starola@haidgwaii.net
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Skidegate/HlGaagilda
Seeking the Wild
Sat, Oct 05 / 7:30pm-9:30pm / Kay’llnagaay Performance House / #2, 2nd
Beach Road Join award-winning writers Angie Abdou, Kate Harris and Jan
Redford as they discuss their new books on outdoor adventure. Readings and
panel discussion moderated by Hal Wake. For more information email
info@hgartscouncil.ca
Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
Fridays / 8pm-9pm / Skidegate Firehall, upstairs, 887 Highway
16 Weekly meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous. If you have a
drinking problem, we can help. For more information, contact Lou
at 250-559-4568
Regular School Board Meeting
Tue, Oct 22 / 6pm-8pm / Sk'aadgaa Naay Elementary / Road
D Skidegate Heights A light dinner will be provided to share with
the public at 5:30 PM. Meeting will begin at 6:00 PM. For more
information contact Colleen Bradley at 250 559-8471 or
boffice@sd50.bc.ca or https://sd50.bc.ca/
Tlell/Tll.aal
Taoist Tai Chi Tlell
Tuesdays 10am-12pm / Thursdays 10:30am -12pm / Tlell
Fire Hall, 36542 Highway 16 Taoist Tai Chi internal arts are
specifically aimed at cultivating health and vitality and were
developed by Master Moy Lin-shin, a Taoist monk. Everyone
welcome! For more information contact 250-557-9362 or
haidagwaii@taoist.org or www.taoist.org/haidagwaii
Tlell Farmers' Market
Every Sunday / 11am-2pm / Hwy. 16, Behind the Fire Hall, look
for the giant carrot! Local vendors selling locally made and grown
foods and handcrafts. producers. For more information contact
Marylynn Hunt at 250-559-8282 or stmarysspring@gmail.com
Sandspit/K’il Llnagaay
Taoist Tai Chi Sandspit
Thursdays / 7pm-8:30pm / Sandspit Airport / 1 Airport Road
Taoist Tai Chi internal arts are specifically aimed at cultivating
health and vitality and were developed by Master Moy Lin-shin,
a Taoist monk. Everyone welcome! For more information contact
Remi Gautier at 250-637-5729 or haidagwaii@taoist.org or
www.taoist.org/haidagwaii
Moresby Island Management Committee
Meeting
October 7 and November 4 / 7pm-8pm / Sandspit Community
Centre / 411 Alliford Bay Regular Monthly Meeting. For more
information contact Barb Parser at 250-637-1752 or
mimc@sqcrd.bc.ca
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Booth set-up starts at 8 am • Workshops/Networking 10 am - 12 pm
Lunch 12 pm - 1 pm • Trade-show opens to the public 1 pm to 4 pm
To register your booth or for more info call Alanah at 250-559-8050