HGT Magazine #105 May/June 2020

THE GREAT
PAUSE
Resilient Haida Gwaii
RIDING THE
WAVE
Crisis & Trauma Care
LOCAL FOOD
SOVEREIGNTY
Our Essential Farmers' Markets
Wisdom of Prosumerism
Staying Home - Resources for Wellness and Fun
All Things Music - Online Listening
+Teen Wisdom for Strong Minds
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Contributors:
IN THIS ISSUE
Need financial help?
Here is a list of COVID-19 relief programs you may qualify for
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
RIDING THE WAVE
LOCAL FOOD
SOVEREIGNTY
THE GREAT PAUSE
For those with lost income
Canada Emergency Response Benefit
(CERB) provides $500/week to people who
have lost income or can’t find work due to
COVID-19.
BC Emergency Benefit for Workers provides
a one-time additional tax-free payment of
$1000 to those on EI or CERB.
GST Credit will provide an additional onetime
boost for eligible individuals in April.
Benefit is paid out automatically.
Climate Action Tax Credit gets a one-time
boost, bringing it to a total of up to $564 for
a family of 4. Children under 18 years old
must be registered for the CCB to qualify.
Benefit is paid automatically in July.
For renters and homeowners
BC Hydro’s COVID-19 relief fund applies a
3-month credit to BC Hydro accounts for
customers who qualify.
BC Hydro also offers bill deferral and
payment plans for customers.
Provincial freeze on rental rates means that
no rent increases are allowed in BC during
the state of emergency, effective April 1.
Provincial ban on evictions during the crisis.
BC Temporary Rental Supplement provides
up to $500/month toward rent, paid to
landlords.
Mortgage payment deferrals available for
CMHC-insured loans.
NOTE: the provincial and federal governments are announcing
new programs each week along with changes to existing
programs. This list is accurate up to April 16, 2020.
For parents
Canada Child Benefit (CCB) provides onetime
boost of up to $300 per child in May.
Temporary Emergency Child Care available
for essential service workers. Use the child
care matching service for kids aged 0-5; for
older kids, contact their school.
The Emergency Relief Support Fund for
children and youth with special needs will
provide eligible families with payments of
$225/month for 3 months.
For students
Canada Emergency Student Benefit
available, providing post-secondary
students and recent graduates with $1,250/
month for May-Aug ($2,000/month for
students with dependents or disabilities).
Indigenous Emergency Assistance Fund
(non-repayable) available for Indigenous
post-secondary students.
BC Student Loan and Canada Student Loan
payments paused for 6 months without
penalty, starting April.
See Canada Summer Jobs at right
For seniors
Low-income seniors who receive the B.C.
Senior’s Supplement (as well as people on
provincial disability assistance) will receive
an additional $300/month for 3 months.
Registered Retirement Income Funds
(RRIFs): Minimum withdrawals from
Registered Retirement Income Funds
(RRIFs) has been reduced by 25% for 2020.
bc211 is available for seniors who need
support with non-medical essentials, like
grocery pick-up and drop off.
For business owners
Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy covers
up to 75% of wages for businesses, not-forprofits
and charities that have lost revenue.
Canada Emergency Business Account
offers loans up to $40,000 for businesses
and not-for-profits, interest-free for one year.
Up to 25% forgivable.
Canada Emergency Commercial Rent
Assistance lowers rent by 75% for small
businesses that have been affected by
COVID-19.
Temporary Wage Subsidy covers up to
10% of payroll for small businesses, notfor-profits
and charities. Organizations that
don’t qualify for the Canada Emergency
Wage Subsidy may qualify for this.
Canada Summer Jobs Program wage
subsidy has been increased to cover 100%
of salaries. Term extended until Feb. 2021.
Part-time positions now qualify.
WorkSafe BC payment deadlines are
postponed without penalty until Jun. 30,
except for employers that report annually.
Certain BC business taxes deferred to Sep.
30, and GST payments deferred to Jun. 30.
Reducing the Provincial School Property
Tax, lowering the overall commercial
property tax bill for most businesses by an
average of 25%
Late payment penalties for commercial
property taxes postponed to Oct. 1, 2020.
BC Hydro waiving charges for up to 3
months for small businesses that closed,
and offering bill deferral and payment plans.
Behind the scenes:
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
Tomas Borsa, Tomas Borsa is
a filmmaker and PhD Candidate
at the Oxford Internet Institute.
Raised in Saskatchewan he is
currently in Daajing.Giids Queen
Charlotte.
tomas.borsa@oii.ox.ac.uk
Julia Weder is passionate
about music, food, youth
empowerment, and climate
justice. She is the coordinator
at Hiit'aGan.iina Kuuyas Naay /
Skidegate Youth Centre.
julia.weder@gmail.com
Margo Hearne is a 46-year
Masset resident, naturalist and
writer. She uses her skills to
build things.
hecatebird@gmail.com
Owner/Editor: Shellene Van der Beke
Business Administrator/Assistant Editor:
Shannon Hammond
Graphic Design and Desktop Publishing
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Legault
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What's inside?
5 WISDOM OF PROSUMERISM
Production and consumption based on actual
need.
10 STAYING HOME
Resources for wellness and fun.
17 ALL THINGS MUSIC
Online listening.
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On the Cover: Amaya Helmer of the Skedans Raven Clan, looks out over Skidegate Inlet | Photo by Mary Helmer
20 TEEN WISDOM FOR STRONG MINDS
Voices from the youth community.
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22 VULNERABILITY IN A PANDEMIC
Finding strength in uncertain times.
35 HOROSCOPES
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Letter from
the Editor
Making Sense of
Upside Down
Wisdom of Prosumerism
by Elizabeth Condrotte
Haida Gwaii Trader Values
HOMEGROWN
We proudly serve the unceded
traditional territory of the
Haida Nation along with all
those who live, work and play
on Haida Gwaii. We offer
affordable advertising for all
local businesses and exemplary
off-island businesses whose
products and/or services are in
limited, local supply.
UNITED
Our focus is to build, maintain
and enhance bridges between
First and Second Nations
people of all ages, genders and
income, between nature and
humanity, and between spirit
and ego.
BETTER FOR ALL
We support basic, equitable
needs shared by all, including
social sustainability, clean air,
water and energy, affordable
housing, wellness, and
nutritious, locally produced
food.
At the time of writing, 293,000 people around the world have succumbed to the
novel coronavirus disease, 5,169 of those occurred in Canada, 131 in BC – none
so far in Northern BC. These numbers are, of course, small in comparison to
other global leading causes of death. Number one being cardiovascular disease
which the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates takes 17.9 million lives
annually.
Since the WHO declared COVID-19 (C19) a global pandemic on March 11 th ,
many people from all over Haida Gwaii have shared their viewpoints with us here
at Haida Gwaii Trader.
Some feel that the pandemic panic is being fueled by the politics of fear…
that the resulting trauma/mortalities caused by the economic recession will far
outweigh those caused by C19. Many also feel that we may never fully recover.
Others unequivocally deem the precautionary approach as not only the sensible
plan of action, but the essential one… and that not recovering brings to light
many opportunities for change.
Wherever you, dear reader, are positioned on this spectrum of thought, most can
agree that widespread overwhelm has affected us all. What are we to make of all
this unsettling vulnerability, this upside- down world?
In my humble opinion, a few things are especially important right now:
Radical Self Care: author, midwife and herbalist, Dr. Aviva Room said it so well,
“Give yourself permission to pause.” Filling our own cup first is of paramount
importance to being able to care for others.
The Time for “Less is More” is Now: in the words of the great philosopher and
poet Henry David Thoreau, “As you simplify your life, the laws of the universe
will be simpler; solitude will not be solitude, poverty will not be poverty, nor
weakness weakness.”
Managing overwhelm individually, as a family and as a community
is a topic worthy of much discussion. I would love to hear your take
- do drop me a line if you are inspired to do so.
‘It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was
the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness…….”.
This famous first paragraph from A Tale of Two cities
is an apt description of the first six months of 2020. A
microscopic virus has slowed or. in some cases, completely shut
down our consumer economy but it has given rise to the possibility
of some great changes, the best of times in the age of wisdom.
Let’s start with consumerism. It’s prefix con usually has a negative
definition and the growth of the consumer economy has had
a long list of negative consequences. If we switch the prefix to the
positive pro, we have a different economic culture, Prosumerism.
The prosumer economy is not based on growth or large industrial
production but on local, relatively small-scale producers who
grow, process, make or build products that they and those in their
local area consume or use. Barter becomes an equal partner to
money. Production and consumption are based on actual need
and resources are valued, not exploited or wasted.
This best of times has allowed us to reflect on the worst of
times preceding it. Environmental degradation, industrial exploitation
of both human and physical resources, inequalities that
create division and conflict are all leading to a number of global disasters.
The religions that support this path might ask if it wasn’t
a loving God who pressed the pause button instead of inflicting
vengeance.
Humans have seen the positive benefits to their world however
small and hopefully to their own lives. We have also learned to
Photo by Benjamin Combs | Unsplash
appreciate the fellow humans on whom we depend and who we
formerly took for granted. We have been given time to re-connect
with our families and friends and to decide what is really most
important to our well-being, our communities and our countries.
We can reflect on what has been paused and make the choice
on things we need or just want and ways of being that bring us
happiness or anxiety.
Here in our community, we have already started our prosumer
economy. Islanders spent time starting gardens, baking, crafting
and bartering. Thanks to technology we can keep connected and
many of us work from home. We see this happening in other
places all around the world. The rapid adaptation to the sloweddown
economy and the sudden changes we have made in our
behaviours are remarkable.
Can we continue the positive changes after the little virus is
under control? Our elders remember the prosumer economy of
the depression and the sense of community that accompanied it.
Our technology would make life so much easier than it was for
our ancestors who lived then. We can bring the best of the past
into the future. The wisdom that science gives us about ourselves
and our environment could guide us into ways of living with the
resources we have, sharing them fairly and repairing or replacing
what has been broken.
This is the time for choice, the best of times or the worst of
times, wisdom or foolishness?
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A Naturalist's Almanac
Wildlife in a time of Covid
Old Massett Office
162 Raven Avenue
1-800-663-2388
Skidegate Office
226 Front Street
1-877-559-8883
by Margo Hearne
Migrant birds don’t really care whether or not there’s a
virulent bug on the loose. They return as they always
have - on time and in place. From large Sandhill Cranes
to small Lincoln’s Sparrows, their arrival is a sign of
spring and new life. It’s a relief to see them. They, like us,
are creatures of habit.
It has always been known that humans can catch viruses
from wild creatures. When we used to hold injured
birds before shipment, we were always strongly advised
by the Wildlife Rehab Centre in Prince Rupert to keep
our distance. “They can give you chest infections,” we
were told, “don’t get too close.” Wild creatures have their
bugs; we have ours.
Lincoln’s Sparrow in Delkatla
Viruses have always tried to kill us, but they seem
more lethal when they cross the human/animal border
and, as we expand out from our once tiny villages into
‘wilderness,’ more barriers dissolve. We push into the
space of ‘the other’ and a virus like C19 becomes an
unintended consequence.
In attempting to trace where C19 came from, it appears
that someone bought and ate either an infected Pangolin
(scaly anteater), a bat or a snake in a public market
that sells live animals. The disease was transmitted to
a human, and because it is really contagious, it spread
alarmingly. The vector made us victims.
It is deeply saddening to see all those live, wild animals
in some international markets being sold for the table;
it is just as saddening to know that these foods are
essential for the survival of many who have no other
food source. Yet the global impact from the sale of wild
animals in the ‘wet market’ has wrought incredible
changes to our taken-for-granted lifestyle. It has crashed
the stock market and brought the United States to the
brink. Every country in the world, including Canada,
is struggling to survive. No more travel. No more
handshakes. No more eating out, drinking out, or
gathering in groups. Many have lost their income. Our
responsibility to one another is enormous, for we know
the disease spreads quickly and hits the most vulnerable.
Sandhill Cranes on territory
We must have hope. A scientist wrote that the virus
won’t kill us all, because then it too would die therefore
it’s possible that the bugs lethality will weaken as it
spreads. As Dame Julian of Norwich, the woman
who wrote the earliest surviving book in the English
language in the 1400’s said: ‘all shall be well, and all
shall be well and all manner of thing shall be well.’ But
for now, we record the migration of birds and keep our
distance.
WE'RE IN THIS
TOGETHER
Gwaii Trust responds to
COVID-19 pandemic
With the declaration of a COVID-19 pandemic, The Gwaii Trust
Society staff and Board of Directors want to assure grantees,
community partners and all residents of Haida Gwaii that we will
do our best to provide appropriate support throughout this period
of heightened risk and unprecedented uncertainty.
COVID-19 Emergency
Response Fund
The Gwaii Trust Board of Directors moved immediately to create a
new Haida Gwaii COVID-19 Emergency Response Grant, aimed at
organizations serving islands residents affected by the pandemic.
The Gwaii Trust has made an initial commitment of $250,000
towards this fund. The intent of this grant is to provide short-term
financial assistance to organizations that are providing direct
response and support to those affected on Haida Gwaii. Grants
will be approved based on need and available funding. Within the
first few weeks, directors approved $179,716 to non-profit, local
organizations including the Village of Queen Charlotte Emergency
Operations Centre ($10,000), the Island Wellness Food Bank
($31,190), and School District 50 ($50,000 for internet service
for families in need and the purchase of 70 devices to lend to
students).
Regular Grants
All of our grants, with the exception of the Travel Assistance
Grant, remain open at this time. Depending on the length and
impact of the pandemic, there may be shifts in the priorities of the
Board and programs may change. If there are further changes to
our programs or deadlines, we will provide updates on our website.
Approved Grants
If you currently have a grant from Gwaii Trust Society, we
understand that you may not be able to complete your project as
originally outlined in your application. If you need to change the
timelines, activities or budget, let us know and we will work with
you. If the grant was for an event or included participation that has
been impacted by COVID-19, we are open to discuss that impact
and potential areas to redirect that grant at your organization. To
prevent any disruption in payments, Gwaii Trust is encouraging
grant holders and vendors to register your direct deposit details
with us when requesting payment. Currently, we can offer direct
deposit for Northern Savings members, but we are working on a
solution to expand this to clients of other financial institutions.
UPCOMING DEADLINES
• Vibrant Haida Gwaii Communities
• Community Innovation
• Arts Workshops
• Arts Mentorships
Deadline is the first of each month at 4 pm (excluding
August and December). Visit gwaiitrust.com/grants for
information and to apply online or contact Project Officer
Dana Bellis.
Contact: Dana Bellis
project.officer@gwaiitrust.com
250-626-3918
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RIDING THE WAVE
CRISIS & TRAUMA CARE
Chloe Clarkson ~ BCSS Haida Gwaii Regional Educator
ONE BREATH, ONE STEP, ONE DAY AT A TIME
If you feel as though you are getting pulled under by anxiety,
loneliness, or grief, it is OK to put all your big quarantine
plans on pause and take things moment by moment.
Can’t imagine getting out of bed, showering, changing,
eating breakfast, letting the dog out, doing that yoga
workout you’ve been meaning to try, AND going to Co-op
to stock up on precious toilet paper? Try sitting up and
putting your feet on the ground. Take some deep breaths
and re-evaluate. Maybe you go back to bed and try again
in 10 minutes, perhaps you try standing up and see how
it goes from there.
GET ACTIVE, GET OUTSIDE
Any other year, folks would have been preparing for softball
season with gusto, and though the gyms have closed,
and programming is cancelled, getting active and outside
is still a go. Walking on the beach with your kids,
playing frisbee with your roommates, running, kayaking,
hiking, and roller skating solo are all excellent options for
movement and a little vitamin D. If outdoor activities are
not your thing, Haida Gwaii Rec has several programs
running and Anahata Yoga is offering Zoom Yoga Classes,
check out their Facebook pages for more info.
GET HELP FROM PROFESSIONALS
Contact your local clinic to see what they are offering in
terms of online and phone mental health support. If you
have any questions or are looking for mental health resources
or support at this time, please contact your local
Mental Health Regional Educator at haidagwaii@bcss.
org. BC Schizophrenia Society will also soon be launching
an online support group called “Self Care Sessions”
for folks to connect and share their experiences during
these challenging times.
DROP “SHOULD” OUT OF YOUR VOCABULARY
It is OK that you haven’t spent all of this excess time renovating
your house, creating a meticulous homeschooling
schedule, or completing that keto cookbook. And if you
are uber-productive at this time, that’s amazing too! We
are all traversing through entirely uncharted waters and
collectively grieving the loss of what was once our “normal.”
During this time of crisis, the most important thing
is not what you “should” or “should not,” but how you are
interacting with yourself and others as you do. Drop the
“shoulds” and actively attempt being compassionate
yourself as well as others, and not comparing your isolation
experience to anyone else’s.
S
o far, 2020 is not what any of us thought it would be.
It’s been over a month since COVID-19 has shifted
the lives of every citizen of Haida Gwaii, along with
the rest of the world. Some things remain the same; we
can still walk our dogs, harvest spruce tips, and go for an
agate hunt, and yet the routine, connection, and security
that many of us depend upon is no longer available.
These days I often equate my current emotional state
to the feeling of surfing, mind you this is coming from
a total kook. Sometimes conditions are perfect, and I’m
able to ride each wave that comes my way, carving each
swell with skill, grace, and self-compassion. Other days I
quickly get dragged under by emotions so powerful I can
barely catch my breath. I surrender to the pull of uncertainty
and loneliness, angry at myself for not being able
to navigate these stormy seas.
We are all currently experiencing unprecedented and
collective trauma in the face of COVID-19. Though many
people’s focus may be on the symptoms of the virus, it
is also essential to recognize that this time of crisis and
trauma may lead to mental health challenges for many
involved. Here are some suggestions of ways you can
take care of your mental health during isolation and uncertainty.
While I hope you find these helpful, I also recognize
that we are all experiencing this time in very different
ways, and what may be beneficial or accessible for some
may not be the case for others. Please take from this what
serves you, and leave the rest.
USE SOCIAL MEDIA IN MODERATION
It’s challenging not to feel overwhelmed when you turn
on your phone or computer and are immediately bombarded
with virus updates from across the globe. While it
is important to stay informed, it’s also important to moderate
the amount of information you’re consuming. The
Haida Gwaii Village Events: COVID-19 Only, Council of
the Haida Nation, as well as your local Village and Band
Council Facebook Pages are excellent resources for important
local updates, so you know how to continue to
keep yourself and community members safe. For those
who have taken up bread baking, gardening, or food
gathering or want to connect more with the islands’ communities,
here are some great local pages to check out.
• Sourdough Babes
• The Haida Gwaii Gardeners
• Islands’ Food Haida Gwaii
• Haida Gwaii Radio Society
• Local Food to School - Haida Gwaii
DON’T BE AFRAID TO FIND THE JOY
Among the waves of uncertainty, anxiety, and loneliness, I
find myself embracing small glimpses of hope, and even
joy sprinkled throughout each day. Maybe it’s receiving a
message from a friend checking in, sharing a nourishing
meal with your isolation pod, or watching kale seedlings
emerge from the earth with the promise of warmer days.
Sometimes these moments are then followed by guilt, and
I question how I have the capacity for joy when the world
is in crisis. Other times those bright spots in my day give
me the hope to continue one breath, one step, one day at
a time. It’s those moments of beauty and connection that
often gives me the strength to pull my head above the
water and attempt another wave.
For more questions about
BCSS’s on-island
services, please
reach out at
haidagwaii@bcss.org.
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Staying Home – Resources for
Wellness and Fun
By Jamie McDonald
Virtual Yoga
I started learning about yoga at 16. They offered a class at my
local library, and a few of my friends and I thought it would
be interesting to learn something new. That was the start of an
extensive love affair with my breath, my body, and consciousness.
I endeavour to start most of my days with a yoga practice,
as it helps to relieve stress, increase awareness of how my body
is feeling, oils my joints and stretches my muscles, and generally
makes me feel more balanced.
There are many types of yoga to choose from: Hatha, Ashtanga,
Kundalini, Iyengar, Bikram, Vinyasa, Yin, Restorative, Prenatal…some
are slower, faster, practiced in very hot rooms, or
require staying in a pose for long periods of time to go deeper
into the stretch. My advice is to try all the different types to find
out which one works best for you, in this moment.
Here are some of my favourite online yoga tools:
Yoga with Adriene
I have been following Adriene’s yoga practice for years now.
In January, she offered an online 30-day yoga journey and was
posting a new video to inspire your practice every day. I love
her channel because she offers choices in terms of length of
practice and areas of the body/mind that are needing support.
www.youtube.com/user/yogawithadriene
YOGATX - Cole Chance from Austin TX
I really liked Cole’s practices for my lower back pain. She has
great videos, a nice welcoming personality, and lots of different
lengths of practices available. youtu.be/z6GfneM4Lvg
Our very own Karen Walhout
A talented regular teacher at the Sun Studio,
Karen is offering an online Kundalini yoga
class on Thursdays at 6:15am. To register,
email her at kswalhout@gmail.com
Haida Gwaii Recreation’s YouTube channel features videos like,
“Simple Standing Stretches with Caresse,” “Core Circuit with
Amber,” and “Basic Breathing and Seated Stretches with Caresse.”
www.youtube.com/channel/UCGQnJ3G1bHRLEDUTk24YZqA
More Valuable Isolation Information
• The Northern Health – Haida Gwaii Area Facebook page has lots of info
and facts, including some fun videos made by local doctors and nurses.
Their COVID-19 hotline can be reached at 1-844-645-7811.
• Delivery Services: Port Air Cargo, tried tested and true. Many grocery
stores on island are now offering a delivery service and so is Kyle from
gwaiiadventurecampers.ca
• Virtual Museums by Google Arts and Culture: over 2500 virtual
museums around the world.
artsandculture.google.com/partner?hl=en
• Colouring Pages: Check out local artist Judy Hilgemann’s Facebook page
where you will find some of her downloadable colouring pages. We have
included one of them with this article! She has a finger puppet download
as well. Another source for colouring pages is to enter “Haida colouring
page” into Google. Simply download the image you like, print it, and
enjoy many hours of colouring fun.
• HG Rec has a great Facebook page called “HG REC: Self-Isolation
Activities for Adults” that features “Virtual Programs with content from
our instructors you love adore! Contests for added motivation and to
keep things fun! Activities to give you ideas of things to do to stay busy
and inspirational content shared by YOU!”
Support for Seniors
United Way’s “Better at Home”
has numerous services that
support the non-medical needs
of older adults in BC. Things like
grocery shopping, light yard work,
transportation, minor home repairs, etc. They are always looking for
volunteers to help, so if you can spare a bit of time to help an elder, be
sure to connect with them. Call 211 or betterathome.ca
Mental Health Support
Some of the organizations below are offering services online or by email
as well as by phone. Check their websites and Facebook pages for more
information.
Northern BC Crisis Line: 1-888-562-1214
A safe, confidential and non-judgmental crisis line to discuss anything
troubling you.
North End
Haida Health Centre’s Mental Wellness: 250-626-7884
Northern Health’s Adult Mental Health: 250-626-4725
Haida Gwaii Society for Community Peace – for those experiencing or at
risk of domestic violence: 250-626-4666 (24hr)
Island Wide
Haida Child & Family Services for children, youth & adults of Haida
ancestry: 250-280-7896
South End
Skidegate Health Centre: online at https://skidegatehc.janeapp.com
or 778-361-0179
Northern Health’s Haida Gwaii Health Centre: 250-559-4933
Islands Wellness Society for those impacted by trauma or violence:
• Child & youth counselling 250-559-4767
• Women’s Counselling 250-559-8828
Anahata Yoga
This yoga studio in Masset is offering zoom yoga classes during
the pandemic. Check out their Facebook page for more information.
BC Government Province-Wide list of available programs:
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/managing-your-health/mentalhealth-substance-use/virtual-supports-covid-19
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Colouring fun for any age! Raven Sky colouring page by local artist, Judy Hilgemann www.judyhilgemann.com
Into the Unknown:
Pandemic Living
By Harmonie Blais
As I write this we are still in early days
of the pandemic here on Haida Gwaii.
At this point there are still no confirmed
cases on our islands (though of course
that could change, even by the time
this is printed), but the restrictions are
many. School has stopped, families
are in solitude, shopping has changed,
and tensions may be running high as
we all face the uncertainty of our future
together. The notion that we are in this
together may not give consolation.
Perhaps realizing that this situation is
most likely temporary might help the
mindset.
Words like “unprecedented” sure get
a lot of air time nowadays! Some people I
have spoken to are enjoying the time at home
and the connection with loved ones. Some
folks are digging new garden beds, or spring
cleaning with vigour. I have noticed that the
online world of connection has really grown. I
have even participated in a Google Duo yoga
session or two with a friend. It’s second place
to a live class, but we are making the best of
the situation.
I’ve found myself with low moods. Days are
long! I know there is plenty I could be doing to
keep busy... and every day I do get outside for
a walk somewhere secluded, or a cold-water
swim, or some family frisbee fun. As long as
we follow social distancing protocols, getting
into nature is important. I read that a European
country was encouraging tree hugging while
walking out in nature. There is supposedly an
energy sharing that goes on. I admit I’ve done
it. When you can’t hug a living person...hug a
Spruce Hug
tree? We are all realizing how much connection
to others means to us!
So while the days grow longer and summer
creeps in, my suggestion is to do your best.
I’ve thought about challenging myself to a
variety of experiences each day. For example,
my day would include some yoga, some
crafting, some music, some gardening, some
outdoor activity... but as it turns out, my only
consistent daily activities are getting really
long sleeps and eating my three meals a day.
Sometimes ambition must be set aside for a
little self care.
With kids in the picture, a routine is probably
best. Remembering to take a deep breath of
air into the lungs and then slowly releasing it
is always a good first step towards caring for
oneself and our loved ones, these days and all
days.
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High-Speed on Haida Gwaii – Are we ready
for a community broadband network?
by Tomas Borsa
The Boon
Docs
Whatever else can be said of this strange moment
we find ourselves in, there can be no doubt that
things would be a whole lot worse without the
Internet. From birthday memes to board meetings,
the Internet has eked along as the one constant
in a flurry of unknowns, and for now, it is the
gilded crutch propping up whatever fragments
remain of our prior social, economic, and cultural
lives. Accordingly, worldwide Internet traffic
has shot up at an astonishing pace, and growth
that the industry had expected to take a year is
happening over days. Wi-Fi calls have doubled,
text messaging is up by a third, and overall data
consumption is up by half.
In the wake of these changes, there have been
open discussions about the possibility, however
minor, that the global Internet infrastructure might
actually break under the sheer weight of it all.
(Personally, I think there would be something oddly
poetic about our succumbing to the technological
equivalent of eating oneself to death).
Another point of discussion concerns the need to
fast-track development of low-cost, high- speed
Internet access in rural and remote communities. In
short, from Tlell to Rankin Inlet, the COVID-19 crisis
has highlighted just how far we have to go before
rural and remote communities are afforded the
same standards of access as anywhere else.
So, what next? Well, the standard playbook for
‘closing the digital divide’ contains two pages of
roughly equal length. The first is to wait for one or
more layers of government to devise some sort
of new policy initiative or granting program. The
second is to wait for incumbent telecoms providers
to provide some sort of market-driven solution. On
Haida Gwaii, both are already in play, though it’s
anybody’s guess how a looming recession might
impact things going forward.
There is, however, a third option in the form of
publicly-run community broadband networks.
Though the specifics can vary widely, the
underlying idea is to provide a public and/or
non- profit alternative which can serve the needs
of smaller communities. In Nordic countries,
a common approach is to establish municipal
ownership; in the Midwestern US, rural cooperatives
are widespread. Could something of the
sort ever take off on Haida Gwaii? To some extent,
it already has, as GwaiiTel (a non-profit) owns a
considerable portion of on- island infrastructure.
Still, there are some key differences, the biggest
of which is that GwaiiTel is not itself an Internet
Service Provider.
While the success of a community broadband
network is by no means guaranteed, the single
most important factor is not so much technical
as social, and rests on the willingness of the
community to support a grassroots alternative.
In that respect, I can’t help but feel that Haida
Gwaii has all the pieces to the puzzle; the DIY
ethic runs deep, tinkerers abound, and the
Haida Nation’s track record of negotiating comanagement
agreements in other spheres is
second-to-none. What’s there to lose? In the great
vacuum of possibility opened up by this pandemic,
perhaps now is the time to think seriously about
alternatives.
Fibre optic cable, the beginning of better
Internet infrastructure for Haida Gwaii
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Every month I look forward to the Haida Gwaii
Coffeehouse, an open mic event that usually takes place
at the Sun Studio in Daajing Giids Queen Charlotte.
However, this year’s final Coffeehouse of the season,
for the first time ever, took place online! Haida Gwaii
musicians were invited to contribute via the group’s
Facebook page. Contributors included Cameron Bell
(who suggested joining the KISS MY ASS COVID
19 Music Channel on Facebook), a few videos by Seb
Dalgarno of Rusty Mould and the Sugar Agates, our
hostess with the mostest Caroline Shooner and Carey
(who uploaded a video of them playing In Spite of
Ourselves as a tribute to John Prine), and last but not least
Dub Jackson, who just released a whole new album!
Having recently moved from Daajing Giids to Tianjin,
China, I reached Blaire Weinburg (aka Dub Jackson)
via Facebook to discuss his new album Music for the
Quarantined. “I wrote this album in February and March
while I was in self isolation. For me, writing music
is cathartic. It’s a way of getting whatever I’m feeling
or thinking about out of my head, and putting it into
words. Besides just passing the time, writing is an outlet.
Ironically, writing a sad song actually makes me feel a lot
better about whatever it is that’s bothering me.”
Blaire went on to say that this album “was inspired by life,
and whatever was rattling around my head at the time.
Each song is different, but they’re all pretty explicitly
about something specific. Wash your hands and blow
me away is about how I was feeling being cooped up in
my apartment with nowhere to go and nothing to do for
weeks, and is probably both the funniest and darkest song
I’ve ever written. Stand beside you was written during
the height of the Wet’suwet’en solidarity protests and rail
blockades. Xi’ll never be Yu was my attempt at writing a
subversive song about Chinese politics and history, so
everything in it is factually accurate about the characters,
President Xi and Yu the Great, but it’s presented so that it
sounds like I’m singing to a former lover about a current
bad relationship (She and You). I included the lyrics with
every song, so listeners can follow along if they want.”
You can find Music for the Quarantined here:
https://dubjackson.bandcamp.com/
Dub Jackson
The music rabbit hole I went down while
researching this article made me discover a bunch
of amazing music online from local artists. Here
are my recommendations:
• Haidagwaiiradio.org/live/
• New music from Ase Mor the Corner Store
Rapper
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5E75VfkqY4If
eature=share
• Will Russ - Check out his 2 new singles from his
new album Persevere, which will be releasing soon!
https://open.spotify.com/
album/5h8q4Ulxow5EY3uP4U8LiR…
https://open.spotify.com/
track/4s47RtuzyrQsiwHq7CHnqf…
• The Hip Hop Curator with William Russ/Tycoon
and James McGuire on Soundcloud: https://
soundcloud.com/william-russ/the-hip-hopcurator-ep-1
• Salt Water Hank has been broadcasting live from
his bedroom in Lax Kxeen Prince Rupert:
https://www.facebook.com/saltyhank/
• Carsen Gray’s “Sah Laana” music video, which
premiered on April 12 th :
https://youtu.be/dvcbgY-d4g4
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HAIDA GWAII LOCAL
FOODS PROJECT
Local Food Sovereignty -
Our Essential Farmers’ Markets
by Elizabeth Condrotte
As we all struggle with an uncertain future, increasing
our ability to feed ourselves and our communities is
becoming more and more important, especially in
an isolated place like Haida Gwaii. Many people are
growing more food at home, and our local garden
supply businesses are busy filling orders for those home
gardeners. To supplement our home gardens, or for
those who are unable to garden for themselves, we are
fortunate to already have some well established farms,
and markets where those farmers can sell their produce.
Sandspit
The Sandspit market is now offering an online market as
of mid-May. Orders placed online may be picked up at
the market until they can resume normal operations.
a water supply, and improved parking. In addition
to market improvements, the grant has allowed for
renovations and repairs to the adjacent storage and
cooler unit that is used by members to store meat
and produce, or rented to small businesses and
organizations.
Masset
The Masset Market has also received funding from
Gwaii Trust and Northern Development Initiative
Trust, and plans to move from their current temporary
location into a building which will provide a permanent
space with more amenities in a convenient location.
When we are all able to safely gather again, there are
plans for this new space to be available for food and
craft vendors, as well as a gallery for local artists to show
and sell their work. This exciting development for the
Masset Market has the potential to be a community hub
for residents and visitors.
in need. The coupons are distributed through the local
food bank administrators - Bonnie Olsen for the south,
and Chris Horner (who has also received additional
funding for similar coupons) for the north. Coupons
may be redeemed at any of our markets.
Shop local, support Haida Gwaii food producers, and
enjoy the fresh produce, baked goodies, and preserves
made from our local farmed and gathered bounty. Bon
Appetit!
Lorrie Joron’s Garden Tour
British Columbia has declared
farmers markets an essential
service, as long as they are only
selling food. Here on Haida Gwaii,
we have four markets under the
Graham Island East Coast Farmers
Institute (Farmers Institute)
umbrella. The markets in Daajing
Giids Queen Charlotte and Gaw
Tlagee Masset are open yearround
while Tll.aal Tlell and K’il
Kun Sandspit open in late spring.
Market hours are normally 11am
- 2pm, though some vendors will often stay later if they
are not sold out of goods.
For all of the markets on Haida Gwaii, we ask that
everyone remain respectful of social distancing when
buying from vendors. Please keep your distance from
vendors and other customers, and limit your time in
the market to shopping only. Stay tuned for news about
initiatives currently underway to offer online market
shopping for Haida Gwaii farmers markets. Please see
below for general updates on each of our markets.
Queen Charlotte
In Queen Charlotte the market has been operating
in the space across from the ball field to more easily
allow for social distancing, but are now returning to
their regular location as of mid-May. The space will be
carefully organized to help maintain social distancing
requirements, with a one way walking route through the
market.
Tlell
The Farmers Institute was very fortunate and grateful
this year to receive a Gwaii Trust grant for the Tlell
Market renovations and upgrades. This season will see
a new floor, more electrical outlets, a landscaped area,
The Farmers Institute welcomes all food producers to
join, and can offer support and information to all those
who are first-time or want to expand. Market managers
Marylynn Hunt for Tlell and Queen Charlotte, Natalie
Affolter in Masset, and Amber Faktor in Sandspit all
encourage new vendors in any community to market
their surplus produce or processed food.
Haida Gwaii has again been approved for the Provincial
Farmers Market Association Coupon Program, which
provides access to farmers market products for those
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Looking for some peace and comfort during these
trying times? Check out Lorrie Joron’s Garden Tour
at 2043 Teal Blvd in Masset, anytime between 7am
and 9pm. Thanks Lorrie!
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FARM ERS'
INSTITU TE
Photos courtesy of Elizabeth Condrotte and Marylynn Hunt
To become a sponsor or for more info call 250-557-2088 or email info@haidagwaiitrader.com
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HOW TO TALK TO YOUR FRIENDS ABOUT
Teen Wisdom for Strong Minds
COVID-19
Young people are being hit particularly hard during COVID-19. Opportunities to learn, socialize, release stress,
stay active, and build identity are suddenly reduced to a bedroom, and if you’re lucky, a beach nearby. Some are
missing out on celebrating key life milestones, like high school graduation. Many, however, have powerful words
of wisdom for lifting the spirit and keeping the mind healthy.
Here are some voices from the youth community, offering tips for people of any age:
“Reading is probably the best escape
with everything going on, and I try to
spend as much time outside as possible.
Facetime helps me feel connected
to friends and family.” - Kwiadda
McEvoy, age 15, New Town, Gaw
Tlagee/Masset
“Drink water.” - Solana Hepburn, age
16, Gaw Tlagee/Masset
“Every day, right before I get up, I lay
in bed and think of a thing I’m grateful
for, and that makes me feel lighter that
day.” - Haana Edenshaw, age 16, Gaw
Tlagee/Masset
And remember: You are living through a serious worldwide economic and
health crisis, unprecedented for almost everyone alive right now. How do
you feel? What are you learning about yourself, or the world? Take some
time to pause and reflect; whatever you’re feeling is completely valid. In
building awareness, we build resilience.
Photo by Guustlas Trey Rorick
by Julia Weder
“Staying active and going on walks
has helped keep my mind healthy.” -
Zoey Collinson, age 15, HlGaagilda/
Skidegate
“I’ve been going down to the beach
every day and just walking - it’s a great
way to get some exercise and pass the
time!” - Kuuyas Collison-Robertson,
age 15, HlGaagilda/Skidegate
“Go outside, skip a rock, climb a tree,
take a deep breath of fresh air. Reconnect
with your surroundings and nature.
Explore our beautiful backyard which so
many of us take for granted. And most of
all, have fun.” - Guustlas (Trey Rorick),
age 17, HlGaagilda/Skidegate
Here’s what you can say:
Stay informed
Use trusted sources for up-to-date
information, travel advisories and
other updates:
• BC Centre for Disease Control
bccdc.ca
• Northern Health
northernhealth.ca
• Public Health Agency of Canada
canada.ca/en/public-health
• World Health Organization
who.int
The Public Health Agency of Canada
has created a toll-free phone
number (1-833-784-4397) to answer
questions from Canadians about novel
coronavirus.
Practice good hygiene
“Wash your hands like you’ve been
chopping jalapeÑos and you need to
change your contacts.”
- Dr. Bonnie Henry, BC’s Provinvial
Health Officer
Wash your hands thoroughly and
often with soap and water
Use hand sanitizer after touching
surfaces
Avoid touching your face
Cover your mouth and nose when
coughing or sneezing
Avoid others who are unwell and
stay home when you are sick
Know the signs and symptoms
Cough Sneezing Sore
throat
Follow the proper procedures
If you suspect you or someone in your close
contacts has a COVID-19 infection, CALL ahead
before seeking care
• Call your family physician
and explain your concern.
This ensures that the clinic
is prepared to test you, if
needed, and keeps the clinic’s
staff and other visitors safe.
• No family doctor? Call
8-1-1. Nurses at 8-1-1 can
assess your risk and provide
instructions.
Protect patient privacy
NH Covid-19 Online Clinic & Information Line: 1-844-645-7811
BC Govt. COVID-19 Helpline: 1-888-COVID19 or 1-888-268-4319
Our commitment to patient privacy and
confidentiality is imperative.
Our public health response is most effective when
people can trust that when they come forward and
contact us for help, they will get the care they need
to protect themselves and those around them.
We are committed to being as open as
possible, while protecting patient privacy.
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Fever
the northern way of caring
Difficulty
breathing

Vulnerability in a Pandemic
In my dream I am in a vibrant garden, examining the
giant indigo flowers of an unknown tree, smiling as
I touch them. When I wake up, I don’t want to open
my eyes. I definitely don’t want to move my head or
get out of bed. I feel the sweat oozing out of my body
lying frozen with fear. The terror of uncertainty is a
wave breaking and flooding my mind.
Typical morning. The dreams before waking are not
usually so pleasant. Often, they are just as scary as the
waking. Eventually I come back to my body a little.
My sheets are soft, as is the cat sleeping next to me.
I get up carefully, head throbbing with anxiety, heart
beating a little too fast. I am scared, but I am alive.
As an asthmatic I feel an unfamiliar level of
vulnerability now. I think about death a lot, feeling
its presence fill our world, and the sense that at any
moment it could be standing outside my door.
I must welcome death into my thoughts, make it
my friend so that I may see life through the present
struggle. I am never free from the anxiety right
now. But there are moments when I can be more
comfortable with the discomfort, when thoughts of
illness, death, and an uncertain future are friendly
companions instead of unwelcome visitors. In
those moments, death and life are almost the same,
one coming from the other again and again, spring
breathing life into winter.
by Shannon Hammond
Every morning after I’ve summoned the courage to
get out of bed, I stand at my open window taking full
breaths of the cool morning air. Sometimes there are
tiny Winter wrens calling back and forth with their
impossibly loud and cheery song. Frogs are chirping
too. A Red-breasted sapsucker pecks at a utility pole
before moving on to the less futile pecking of an alder
tree. Fog floats over the field. Dew from the night
sparkles on spider webs. On some mornings, the ocean
winds of Haida Gwaii prevail, comforting me in their
familiarity and strength, blowing some of the fear out
to sea.
After I leave my bedroom window, I stop at my indoor
garden filled with plant starts destined for an outdoor
container garden. Whether I leave the house or not,
nature and its bursting of spring life is my tonic. The
daily growth of my garden plants, the forest filled with
moss and moisture and trees old enough to have seen
generations of humanity, the salt marsh at Delkatla
with its crowds of spring bird migration, and of course
the beaches.
One day on North Beach I watch an eagle standing
near the edge of the surf. As I capture some photos
with my camera, I feel the ocean with all its life
vibrating under my feet and in my ears. The eagle
rises gracefully from the sand, and as it soars over my
head a voice whispers to me that just as death is also
life, vulnerability is also strength. We must protect our
vulnerable now, so that their strength may continue to
shine.
The COVID-19 pandemic has created
sudden and significant changes for our
communities and local businesses. This
crisis has caused an unprecedented situation
that affects us all, and our hearts go
out to everyone who has been impacted
by the virus, either directly or indirectly.
Haida Gwaii Community Futures would
like to take this opportunity to remind
Haida Gwaii businesses that we are here
for you, and we remain committed to
addressing immediate challenges faced
by all Haida Gwaii businesses in the times
ahead. Earlier this month, we proactively
took steps to ease the burden on our clients,
including payment deferrals and interest
suspension relief measures to provide
confidence, stability, and help island
businesses respond quickly to changing
times.
Small businesses are the backbone of
our islands’ economy and are vital to
our communities. These businesses spur
growth and create good jobs in a whole
range of sectors, so when we support
them, we support the families and workers
too. Many of our Haida Gwaii businesses
are currently facing economic
hardships and uncertainty as they do not
qualify for the COVID-19 relief measures
due to limiting qualifying criteria. Unfortunately,
these businesses cannot evolve
in a vacuum and must attract a variety
of resources, drawing in capital, suppliers,
and customers to create collaborative
networks. Therefore, to strengthen
Greetings;
the unification of Haida Gwaii communities,
we have been actively working towards
the development of a Haida Gwaii
impacted Chamber by the virus, of Commerce. either directly or indirectly.
to achieve something together that lies
beyond the scope and capabilities of any
individual business or participant. The
benefits include, but are not limited to:
• Advocacy – Represent local businesses
through the collective influence of
our membership body.
• Unified Messaging – Market and
promote Haida Gwaii businesses.
• Economic Development – Sustainably
reinvestment in Haida Gwaii
communities.
• Networking – Facilitate connection,
coordination and collaboration with
both on and off island business communities.
Building resilience in our local economies
is critical as we all pull together to
mitigate the impacts of this pandemic.
Therefore, we’d like to call upon all
island businesses and community members
to join our weekly Small Business
COVID-19 Navigator discussion, every
Thursday at 10:00am, via telephone or
Zoom conference, to collaborate, voice
ideas, and share opinions on how to overcome
this adversity, and achieve success
At Haida Gwaii Community Futures, we work with moving entrepreneurs forward. Send through us your all email economic and
cycles, supporting individuals through our small we will business add you loans to this and meeting’s entrepreneurial invitation
important list. to create a narrative of a clear
support services. In moments of uncertainty, it’s
path forward and embrace the long view. In this next phase of recovery from the COVID-
We understand this is a challenging time
19 pandemic, the ability to collaborate and to work in synchronization will be critical in
for people and businesses across Haida
shortening the overall timeline to full recovery.’
Gwaii,
– Rohan
and
Katyal,
moments
Business
like this
Advisor
remind us
that we are all connected. While many of
us are feeling uncertainty in our lives, we
have every confidence that we will rise
together as a community to the challeng-
At Haida Gwaii
Community Futures,
we work with
entrepreneurs
through all economic
cycles, supporting
individuals through
our small business
loans and entrepreneurial
support
services. In moments
of uncertainty, it’s
important to create
a narrative of a clear
path forward and
embrace the long
view. In this next
phase of recovery
from the COVID-19
pandemic, the ability
to collaborate and
to work in synchronization
will be critical
in shortening the
overall timeline to
full recovery.
Rohan Katyal, MBA
Business Advisor
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During this time of uncertainty, our goal stronger on the other side.
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energy projects in our communities. Kii’iljuus
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to T’aalan Stl'ang Rediscovery Camp to talk about
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On April 6, Dr. Patricia Vickers, Alison
McDonald, Vern Williams Jr. and
Dr. Gordon Horner joined host
Jisgang Nika Collison to talk
mental health and wellbeing.
You can watch the webinar
on the Council of the
Haida Nation’s Facebook
page, or continue reading
to learn about anxiety,
tools and resources, and a
list of 7 ways you can stay well
during this pandemic.
What is Anxiety?
Anxiety is your “internal alarm system,” it’s your body and mind’s
response to stress and can trigger the “fight, flight, or freeze”
response. It’s a feeling of fear, nervousness, or apprehension and 1
in 4 Canadians experience anxiety. In small doses, it’s okay, but in
large doses, anxiety can impact your health. Right now, anxiety is
heightened due to the threat and uncertainty of COVID-19.
Symptoms of Anxiety
Excessive worry, poor concentration, nervousness, and increased
heart rate. Sometimes, people will experience sleep problems,
upset stomach, and muscle tension.
There are many tools and resources to help manage anxiety. Staying
in the present – not worrying too much about the past or future –
will help. Calm your body, try breath work and grounding exercises.
How are children & youth experiencing COVID-19? How can we
support children and youth?
Stress is different for different people. For children, anxiety is
expressed through behaviour. Children might be more angry, antsy,
or getting upset easily. “Remind them that they’re safe right now,”
was Alison McDonald’s advice on how parents can support children
and youth. Parents can also model calmness and confidence to
reassure children during these times of uncertainty.
This article was initially published on the Council of the Haida Nation
website. Additional resources and COVID-19 updates are available at
www.haidanation.ca
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Gaad Gas Raven Ryland
Mental Health & Well-Being
Taking care of yourself during COVID-19
7 ways you can stay well
1. Connect with family and friends Call or
video chat with your loved ones. Make sure
to phone Elders – keep them informed and
offer what support you can.
2. Take care of your body Eat healthy and
well-balanced meals. Exercise regularly and
get plenty of sleep. Stretch, do yoga,
or try meditating
3. Stay Structured Keep as much routine
as possible. Go to bed and wake up at the
normal time, get dressed and have breakfast
on your usual schedule. Decide on work or
project goals, schedule time for lunch and
breaks, and enjoy evenings off.
4. Take breaks from social media and limit
news feed Keep informed, but not overwhelmed.
Schedule time for social media
and news updates – just once or twice a day
is enough to stay current but not overloaded
with information.
5. Go outside while keeping physical
distance (2 meters/6 feet) Going outside
– whether to your backyard or to the beach
– will help you stay grounded and moving.
Getting out into nature can be peaceful
and calming, and Haida Gwaii is the perfect
place for solitude by the water or in the
forest.
6. Practice song and ceremony Music
and ceremony can give you strength and
connect you to culture and spirit. Find ways
to practice song and ceremony.
7. Respect yourself Respecting yourself is
showing respect to others.
Xaad kil: ‘An hl yahguudang
Xaayda kil: Kiinang hla yahguudang

THE GREAT PAUSE
RESILIENT HAIDA GWAII
EXPRESSING GRATITUDE
Thank you Haida Gwaii essential workers!
by Shellene Van der Beke and the People of Haida Gwaii
The level of individual, business, family, community, and national COVID-19 related grief, uncertainty and stress that is occurring right now is
staggering. From all of us here at Haida Gwaii Trader: heart felt well wishes to all. At the same time, the positive spinoffs of this pandemic
are a-plenty. There has been a powerful shift of priorities, to name a few, people are recognizing how important it is to:
• care for and protect our elders and our children,
• value our essential workers (kudos, kudos, kudos to you all!),
• ensure everyone has nutritious food to eat and a roof over their head, and
• see to people’s safety and wellness.
With self-isolation resulting in an increased amount of time being spent at home, many Haida Gwaiislanders are enjoying some long-overdue
quiet, recuperation and relaxation. There has also been a dramatic rise in such activities as gardening, cooking, baking, reading, writing, and/
or learning something new. People are playing and listening to more music, enjoying digital yoga, museums, and games, working on home
projects and, albeit six feet away or via facetime, many are forging new and reconnected bonds with neighbors, friends, and family. What
follows is a snippet of some shareworthy pandemic storm navigators that folks are doing on Haida Gwaii… they are:
CONTRIBUTING TO FOOD SECURITY
“As you are aware, the pandemic has affected the daily lives of people all around the globe, including us, the
farmers of Haida Gwaii. Each year Tlell’s Ranch Feeds offers various breeds of chicks for sale to those people that
want to raise their own flock of egg layers or meat birds. These chicks are usually flown up from various hatcheries
but because there are no commercial airline flights for the foreseeable future, this service was in jeopardy.
Sina Betschart
“My landlords get a HUGE thank you for everything
they are doing for me right now. Waiving rent and
sharing food with me while I navigate through
finding supports until my return to work. It’s a
big weight lifted off my shoulders knowing I won’t
become homeless at this time. Huge Haw’aa to my
Haida friends who filled my email with messages
of offers to assist me with food if needed and “We
miss you!” messages. I am blessed to call Haida
Gwaii home.” – Sina Betschart, Daajing Giids
Queen Charlotte
“Thank you to all our marvellous PPE sewing
volunteers!” – Dr. Caroline Shooner, Daajing Giids
Queen Charlotte
The Boon Docs – Donning PPE
cashoo
“After hearing this, Miranda Barnhardt of Tlell’s Rainy Days Gardens and I decided to step up and make a combined
farm effort to make layer chicks available to the masses! Our first hatch saw a combination of locally raised Rhode
Island Reds, Leghorns, Amauracanas, and a few Banty chicks. This resulted in two hundred and forty locally
hatched chicks that were distributed through Ranch Feeds. And we’ll be doing another hatch soon with more
orders on the horizon! Let me tell you... I have never candled so many eggs! It was fun, and our farms are happy
to have been able to fill a void created by COVID-19.” - Brock Storry, Meirivindur Farm, Tllaal Tlell
The Masset Food Share fridge is a wonderful
community initiative set up to ensure nobody
in their community will be going without. As
one of the organizers, Melody Morrison of Tlaga
Gawtlaas New Town describes, “Anna Wilson,
Michelle Jones and I shared ideas about starting
it and it all came together instantly. Very
giving people here! Big hearts.”
By Lori Mcfarlane, Gamadiis Port Clements
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SHARING KIND CHEER AND DOING GOOD DEEDS
SHARING THOUGHTS ON HOW TO COPE
Kayden (left) and Alexis
(right) are shown doing
their part collecting
garbage in HlGaagilda
Skidegate. “When we were
done,” Alexis says, “Kayden
said to me, ‘where can we
go tomorrow?’”
Rose Russ’s SKG Weather Report,
HlGaagilda Skidegate.
“Some people are quite traumatized and stressed
out by this change in routine and the lingering
threat that the virus presents. It manifests in ways
that may be subtle or obvious but is different for
everyone. However, others are embracing this
and using the opportunity for self-improvement
and much needed change in priorities. Daily yoga,
daily walks, getting to those projects around the
house.
Isolated Thoughts
by Margo Hearne, Masset
Anonymously
painted rocks outside
the Gamadiis
Port Clements
Post Office
CONNECTING WITH THE NATURAL WORLD
photo by Mary Helmer
“The only thing rolling down the Airport runway in Sandspit this morning was the sun.”
– Mary Helmer, HlGaagilda Skidegate
“Spin your chair facing the window, not the wall! Just realized this one this morning.”
– Jen Rutt, Daajing Giids Queen Charlotte
"We owe it to our ancestors to thrive;
we are the world.”
"Creator watch over the Earth,
watch over the wonderful people that
are standing up for her. Grateful."
"It’s a good day to have a good day."
"God Beams."
A few friends have noted that they love this new
routine and find themselves doing what they
love all day and week long, with the only notable
difference being that there is no more Fear of
Missing Out (FOMO)... because everyone is sitting
at home and nobody is socializing. That's some
freedom.”
– Chris Ashurst, Massett
“Although they are saying this is an adjustment
for years to come... this situation shows to the
businesses and governments that going “small”
is better than NOTHING. Smaller profits, less
billionaires, safer life for our children - better
education in smaller classes, less of meaningless
conventions, less of meaningless pop culture, less
speed, more life, less cities, more nature... going
back to our ROOTS.” – Zuz S, Tllaal Tlell
An expanded take on a well-known prayer, “This
is an old one that helps me get through some
trying days...” – Anonymous
Grant me the Serenity to accept
the things I cannot change
(Other people, places, and things)
Courage to change the things I can
(Me and my attitude)
Wisdom
(If you do the other two this
will come eventually)
Carry a six-foot staff - a light one - carry it like Gandalf or Jesus.
Measure your distance. Smile.
Take a hike; the closest person might be four miles away
Jog your distance - I mean keep your distance and jog
Garden ‘till you drop, the birds will sing around you
Know the bird’s names; they like you when you are busy with your stuff
and they are busy with their stuff.
Stand back from doors; the post office, the grocery, the hardware, the toilet
Don’t hug your neighbour – you might have it or she/he might have it and
things could get tense.
Smile the six-foot smile.
Chat to your friends and neighbours using the six-foot rule
Don’t worry – it spreads panic
Get flour - toilet paper doesn’t make bread.
No bread? make it.
No yeast? make sourdough starter
No eggs? befriend your local chicken owner
No sugar? go sugarless
Use a tin of tomatoes? Buy a tin - not a case - other people use it too
Buy dried milk – a bag at a time – see above
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Call a friend
Email a friend
Text a friend
Pack a smile
The whole toilet paper thing?
Use less and put a basin in the tub to rub-a-dub-dub.
Turn off the TV news - this is Haida Gwaii not New York.
Keep your distance, wash your hands, smile.
Listen – listen - listen.

PROTECTING THEIR COMMUNITIES
Describing one of Gaw Tlagee Old Massett’s community safety check points, Sandy Gagnon shares, “We just ask normal questions like, ‘Have
they been off island in the last 14 days?’ and ‘Do they know about the 2 meter social distancing?’ and, ‘Do they know about self isolation if
they have been off island or exposed to COVID-19?’ We recommend they not to pick up hitch hikers and just tell them to be safe. We’ve been
out three times and not seen out of towners but we tell them everything is closed, like the parks for camping and such, and that they should
go back home as we would like to keep the island safe from the virus . A shout out to you folks that passed our check point and understand
that we are just trying to keep everyone safe. If we could all do our part we can get everyone to understand how serious this is and if we all
do our part there is a better chance that we won’t lose a loved one and we could only do this working together. Hugs to you all.”
- Sandy Gagnon, Gaw Tlagee Old Massett
ISLAND ACRES
BUTCHER SHOP
Beef
• Roasts
• Steaks
• Ground
• Short Ribs
• Halves
• Quarters
Special cuts also
available
Chicken
Pork
• Roasts
• Chops
• Sausage
• Bacon
• Spare Ribs
Raised with no hormones
and non-medicated feed
Also for sale: seasonal vegetables and baked goods!
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Our quality products can also be found at:
Causeway Masset & the QC Farmers’ Market every Saturday
Checkpoint volunteers, Sandy Gagnon and Arnie Bellis
Photo by Sharleen White
“Paula Varnell’s rockstar sign! Waterproof and no waste.”
– Kim Goetzinger, at the early May HlGaagilda Skidegate community
safety checkpoint. Photo by Mary Helmer
Long-time K’il Llnagaay
Sandspit resident Neil
Carey (who recently
celebrated his 98th
birthday!), served and
survived both WW II and
the Korean war. When
asked what helped
him find the courage to
press on during such
challenging times, he said,
“There was no choice.
We wanted to win. If you
want to win, you can’t just
sit there. You’ve got to be
ready to die for it.”
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Housing in Port Clements
What Do We Need?
By Lindsay Seegmiller
The Village of Port Clements and the Port Clements
Housing and Restoration Society are conducting their
first Housing Needs Assessment with the support of
Co+Host. The point of these provincially required assessments
is to help communities understand what they have
and what they need with regards to housing. Much of this
knowledge already exists locally – the process
will help bring it together for future advocacy,
planning and grant writing work.
Answering the question of “what housing
is needed?” isn’t a straightforward
process. Housing is connected
to so many other issues– job opportunities,
school and health care, community
services, to name a few. While
there is some data available at provincial
and federal levels, it does not fully
capture the realities of life in Port Clements
Gamadiis.
Because of that, we are asking residents to share their
perspectives through a survey, focus groups, and community
forums. We want to hear from individuals about
their housing story, what you might need in the future,
and what you think the community needs at large. If
you would like to share your thoughts, go to www.portclementshousing.com
to learn about different ways to
participate.
The information we gather will directly inform the Housing
Needs Report. We will review your feedback for common
themes, needs and opportunities. Typically, researchers
and planners have thought of housing as a linear process,
where people ultimately aim for home ownership.
However, we feel it’s not that straightforward.
For many, housing needs change with time,
making it important that communities are
able to support their residents over the
progression of their lives. Because
of that belief, we rely on the Wheelhouse
Model, developed by the City
of Kelowna. This model shows that a
healthy housing inventory includes
different types of houses and tenures
to meet diverse community needs.
Through the Port Clements Needs Assessment
process, we hope to understand the areas
of the Wheelhouse that need attention over the
next 5 – 10 years, and the broader community supports
that are needed to assist current residents and attract
new ones.
For more information, you can visit
www.portclementshousing.com, email
cohostcollective@gmail.com or call
(250) 559-8923.
CALL TODAY!
(555) 555-5555
minimalism without compromise
www.minimalismwithoutcompromise.com
To Book a Consultation Contact Greg; greg@panelex.ca or Daniel; daniel@panelex.ca
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Puzzle Page
How We Cope During Crisis
by Shannon Hammond
1
Haida Gwaii Stargazers
By Monica Caulfield
HOROSCOPES FOR MAY & JUNE 2020
2
Photo by Shannon Hamond
Across
3. Growing food in a home ___ is comforting for many.
6. Getting plenty of ___ helps increase immunity and calm.
9. Watching birds in our yards and in the ___ Wildlife Sanctuary is a joy.
10. The Haida word for this is yahguudang, and it is very important for community
wellbeing.
14. Haida Gwaii ___ can bring joy and comfort, and maybe an agate or two.
15. Using ___ chat like Zoom to connect with loved ones helps when we cannot
visit in person.
16. Practicing ___ towards ourselves and others helps the whole community.
17. ___ media is good for connection, but should be used in moderation.
18. Some physical ___ each day is important for calming the mind.
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1. Making and eating a nutritious ___ is good for the body and mind.
2. Take plenty of deep ___.
4. If we need extra support with our mental health, free ___ is available.
5. Mindfulness and ___ help when the mind is in chaos and anxiety.
7. Although ___ might be helpful for some, others need to slow down on accomplishing
things.
8. When the future feels overwhelming, focusing on the ___ moment helps.
11. Some say that hugging ___ in the forest helps when we cannot hug people.
12. ___ a good book can be an excellent distraction.
13. Our furry ___ companions are an important source of connection and comfort.
Answers are found on the Community Calendar page at the back of the magazine
12
Aries (March 20 - April 19) In order to face the day with gusto, dearest
Aries, it’s important to take care of the matters at hand. Really
get to know your financial situation, and take steps to evaluate your
self confidence. You are entering a time where it seems like the clock
is ticking just a bit too fast, even for you. Nothing an Aries can’t handle
though! Once you put all your ducks in a row, it will be easier to
manage the many opportunities coming your way. Keywords: oversee,
guide, and dominate.
Taurus (April 19 - May 20) Spring is the time when you really feel at
home, dearest Taurus. Besides how aesthetically pleasing it is to
witness the flowers bursting onto the Earth, it’s also amazing that you
are doing this internally. What steps are you taking that make you
feel truly alive? Follow your path of peace, and bring anyone with you
that leaves you feeling calmer than you were. Keywords: leap, bounce,
and passion.
Gemini (May 20 - June 21) Once you understand, dearest Gemini,
that you are standing at the peak of a new world, you will start
your engine and begin to shift into first gear. But before you do this,
please be sure of where you want to go. Your past is asking “what are
you passionate about and how can you share this with others?” If
you can answer these questions before you start your new journey,
your trip will be filled with greater joy and understanding. Keywords:
excitement, dedication, and fire.
Cancer (June 21 - July 22) Recently, dearest Cancer, we have all been
asked to stay home more. And even though this internally suits you,
it suits you even more now, with a twist. What you are being asked is
how can you stay peaceful at home by also helping to serve others?
Maybe this means mentoring someone online? Helping
out a neighbour in need? Or delivering groceries to an older couple
who needs the help? Whatever you can do to serve humanity as well
as serve yourself is the perfect way to bring yourself the harmony you
crave. Keywords: kinship, rapport, and good will.
Leo (July 22 - August 23) You have reached the latest pinnacle, dearest
Leo. It’s time to look around and see what you created in this past
year. What has matured within your life, and what has just started to
incubate? In the next few weeks you will feel inclined to look back
and see what you were able to manifest that you still value to this day.
Hold onto that and enjoy it for what it’s worth. Get quiet to see the
next direction you will be travelling. Appreciate that you do not fully
know yet. Keywords: fruition, gathering, and yield.
Virgo (August 23 - September 22) YYou are looking for a unique way
to serve others, dearest Virgo. This may take on the face of
international flair in some form. Maybe travelling overseas isn’t
available to you right now, but there is a way to help others through
your mission in life as long as you know what that mission is. This
is your mission: to totally understand your mission in life. Do this
and everything else will fall in place. Keywords: navigate, order, and
progress.
Libra (September 22 - October 23) There are some psychological
issues at play, dearest Libra. They could be in the background and
challenging to see. It’s important to address this by acknowledging
their existence, then they will develop more front and centre, and
it will be easier to see the truth. Don’t look away or sweep any of it
under the rug. Recognizing your truth is liberating and enlightening.
Keywords: uplifting, revealing, and affirm.
Scorpio (October 23 - November 22) There must be a way, dearest
Scorpio, to connect with loved ones in these uncertain times. I know
your tendency is to let people in until you realize that most are not
on your same page. You can see the truth that many others miss or
are not ready to hear. So it makes it challenging to stay true to yourself
and also to compromise with others. This is your balancing act
right now. Keywords: stabilize, couple, and bridge.
Sagittarius (November 22 - December 22) You can tap in to the feeling
of being grounded now, dearest Sagittarius. Now is the time to make
that happen. There is a pile of things to do on your to-do list and the
sooner you get busy, the better you will feel. Completing your work
is in order so that when your family comes calling, you will have the
emotional and mental attitude that you are ready to help out. Finish
the mundane in order to have the peace. Keywords: quest, specialty,
and craft.
Capricorn (December 22 - January 20) Your family may be asking
a lot of you now, dearest Capricorn. Hopefully in the past couple
months you were able to take care of yourself so you now have
enough energy to take care of others. If not, it’s not too late to carve
out some time to rejuvenate your body and mind. Whatever that
looks like to you is appropriate to engage in. Keywords: compromise,
connect, and adjust.
Aquarius (January 20 - February 19) Many opportunities and issues
are flying past you, dearest Aquarius. What are you willing to catch
and run with? You can grab the gift of focus and determination in
order to make your world a much better place. So what will you grab
and why? Answer this as the key to your brighter future. Keywords:
focal point, target, and bull’s eye.
Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Check out your financial situation,
dearest Pisces, and determine if everything is in order. You have the
ability right now to see what is needed and follow through with what
needs to happen. Your tendency is to dream often and dream big.
Continue doing this, just shift it to complete the dream into reality.
Keywords: decide, gather, and cinch.
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In the Home & Office - cont.
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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
Coffee table. Mahogany and glass coffee table, great condition, $100. Call Bill Beldessi or Sharleen at (250) 637-2226 or email sharleen.beldessi@gmail.com
Purse. $10 Call Sarleana Wisla at (250) 626-7606 or email fletchercollison@hotmail.com
Lazy Susan. Rev-A-Shelf, kidney shaped lazy susan, white, still in box, never used, $75. Call Toni Smith at (250)
626-5472 or email tintintooni@gmail.com
Patio Doors. Two deluxe double pane sliding glass patio doors. Weathergard patio door with Transom, purchased for
$4,300; Weathergard patio door, purchased for $3,900. Both new and in original crates. Come and view - make me an
offer. Call Eva at (604) 932-7994 or email evalazorek@hotmail.com
Pool table. Professional Pool table in good shape, $550. Call Bill Beldessi at (250) 637-2226 or email sharlene.beldessi@gmail.com
New Pet Carrier. Sherpa pet carrier bought at Richardson’s. Never been used. 15 inches long, 6 inches wide, and 11
inches high. Zipper compartment in one side. $50 Call Suzanne Aalders at (250) 637-5606 or email suzanne.aalders@
hotmail.com
Pretty Floral Sweatshirt. Like new, size 1X, fits bigger. Washed twice, worn once, $15. Call Cathy at (250) 626-7734
or email gumboot@massett.ca
Earring collection. Collection of 11 pairs earrings, with display. $40 Call Toni at (250) 626-5472 or email tintintooni@gmail.com
Bread Maker. Good bread maker, $100. Call Aaron at (250) 637-1478 or email aaron@qcislands.net
Rocking chair. Wooden rocking chair, great condition, $100. Call Bill Beldessi at (250) 637-2226 or email sharlene.beldessi@gmail.
com
Padded rocking chair. Very comfortable chair, great condition, $150. Call Bill Beldessi or Sharleen at (250) 637-2226 or email sharleen.beldessi@gmail.com
Wardrobe unit. 6 feet tall with lots of drawers. Green & white, good condition, $200. Call Bill Beldessi or Sharleen at (250) 637-2226
or email sharleen.beldessi@gmail.com
Accounting software. Simply accounting v9, plus workbook for v6. $50 Call Toni at (250) 626-5472 or email tintintooni@gmail.com
Computer Power Supply. BNIB, Cougar VTE400, model CGR BS400. Brand new, not used, $50. Call Ron Gates at (250) 626-9066
or email rongates@mhtv.ca
Archival slide drawers. For purist photographers! 10 brand new archival slide containers, PLUS roll of negative
sleeve strips, $35. Call Toni at (250) 626-5472 or email tintintooni@gmail.com
Fabric for sale. 6 yds new sari fabric, also good for curtains or wall hanging. Embroidered both edges. Darker pink
than shown. $30 Call Toni at (250) 626-5472 or email tintintooni@gmail.com
Portable Heat Pump / Air conditioner. I bought a “Danby Designer” Portable
Heat Pump / Air conditioner at Costco about 4 years ago for several hundred
dollars, but I’ve never used it. It was the only one that was a heat pump as well
as an air conditioner. It has a few scratches and smudges from sitting around
in storage. All pieces, remote control, manual. Flexible hose goes through a
window, plate covers opening. $200 Call Craig Carmichael at (250) 532-8574 or
email craig@saers.com
Double bed. Antique headboard, comes with mattress, $200. Call Bill Beldessi at (250) 637-
2226 or email sharlene.beldessi@gmail.com
Tea light heating. My homemade tea light heaters. Advantages of tea light heating:
security & independence; light and heat in case of power failure or in places
without electricity/heating. Tea light heating works everywhere without heating
pipes or plugs. Original, rustic decoration idea on tables, with the ambience of
a miniature fireplace. Cozy warmth in cool summer evenings. The radiant heat
relaxes the muscles, stimulates circulation, and increases vitality. The sight of
the fire calms and helps to reduce stress. $35. Call Sylvia at (705) 203-0344 or
email vampiriasylvana@hotmail.com
Tony Little walking machine. Good condition, $60. Call Bill Beldessi at (250) 637-2226 or
email sharlene.beldessi@gmail.com
Game Table. Poker table in good shape, $140. Call Bill Beldessi at (250) 637-2226 or email
sharlene.beldessi@gmail.com
Nostalgia popcorn maker. Clean, in good shape, $25. Call Toni at (250) 626-5472 or email
tintintooni@gmail.com
Oster slow cooker. 6 quart Oster slow cooker, clean and in good shape. This
model sells new for $100, asking $50. Call Toni at (250) 626-5472 or email
tintintooni@gmail.com
Aspen Sport Backpack. Almost new, Expedition 70. It holds 70 litres and is
very comfortable to carry. Hardly used, $50. Call Sylvia at (705) 203-0344 or
email vampiriasylvana@hotmail.com
Chinook hiking sticks. Length of sticks is adjustable to fit every hiker, and they are equipped
with an anti-shock system for comfortable hikes. $5 Call Sylvia at (705) 203-0344 or email vampiriasylvana@hotmail.com
Fridge. In good condition. $80 Call Bill Beldessi or Sharleen at (250) 637-2226 or email sharleen.beldessi@gmail.com
In the Yard & Workshop
Garden Equipment and Supplies/Hobby Supplies/Tools/Building Materials/
Pet and Pet Supplies
Power washers. Two power washers, lightly used. All the bits and bobs, take together or separate.
$100 each. Call Jonah at (778) 260-0252 or email Jonah_collinson1990@hotmail.com
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In the Yard & Workshop - cont.
In the Yard & Workshop - cont.
.22 Magnum. Ruger American .22 Magnum rimfire rifle. This rifle comes with
open sights, but has been scoped. Burris rings and a Vortex 4 X 12 Diamondback.
The only added item is a ‘limbsaver ‘ recoil pad, a soft rubber whose only
function is so that the stock does not slip off the shoulder. Selling for $400 as gun
only, or with rings and scope for $700. Rifle is little used, and barrel needs further
breaking in. Call Martin Aalders at (250) 637-5606 or email ma-trucking@
hotmail.com
Interior door, painted brown. 32” x 79”, $15. Would make a great countertop for a workshop.
Call Toni Smith at (250) 626-5472 or email tintintooni@gmail.com
Screen door kit. 36”x80” white patio screen door, custom knockdown kit. Screen and door frame,
you assemble. New in box, $60. Call Toni at (250) 626-5472 or email tintintooni@gmail.com
For sale. Galvanized roofing nails, 1 1/4”, 24 lb left in a 30 lb bucket. Originally $52, will sell for
$30. Call Sharon at (250) 557-8507 or email Sharoneffiebucly@gmail.com
Anti-slip stripping. New, never used. Roll (approximately 50’) of 2” self adhesive non slip stripping,
good for stair treads etc. Surface is like a very rough sandpaper. $35 Call Toni Smith at (250)
626-5472 or email tintintooni@gmail.com
Browning Compound Bow. Older Browning Summit 2 compound bow. Comes
with arrows and tips. Asking $200 obo. Call Kristi Schmitz at (250) 637-1967 or
email kristi@haidagwaii.ca
Interior Door. Colonial style, 32” slab, only $20. Call Aaron at (250) 637-1478 or email aaron@
qcislands.net
Wilson cell phone booster. Wilson cell phone home booster for sale, c/w, roof top aerial, $80. Call
Cliff Bell Brown at (778) 884-7297 or email cliffbellbrown@gmail.com
Wood Stove/Chimney. Older wood stove, in decent shape, 15’ of chimney with
cap stove pipe. $400 Call Aaron at (250) 637-1478 or email aaron@qcislands.net
CGC Ultralite drywall, various sizes. Leftover from a recent reno. 11 sheets
1/2” x 4’x8’ @ $19.65 each or $215 for all 8 sheets. 1/2” x 4’x10’ @ 24.45 each
or $195 for all 2 sheets. 1/2” x 4’x12’ @ $29 each or $50 for all. Total for all,
$460. P/U only. We only want what we paid (no tax included in above prices)
Text or call Cathy L Camp at 250-626-7734 or email gumboot@massett.ca
Laminate Flooring. Approximately 350 sq feet of laminate flooring, in good
condition. Call Suzanne at (250) 637-5606 or email suzanne.aalders@hotmail.
com
Big Double pane windows. First one is 6 feet long and 4 Feet high, $140. Second
one is 6 feet long and 3 feet high, $130. Both windows are in good condition,
no water in the middle of glass. $260 for both windows. Great deal for one double
paned windows. To look at them come to 269 Eagle Avenue in Old Massett. Call
Danny at (250) 631-3478 or email dstewart@massett.ca
Pre-hung door with frame. Interior door, 24” x 80”, with frame, great shape, $75. Call Toni at
(250) 626-5472 or email tintintooni@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
Ceramic glass. Building a wood stove? I have 2 pieces of ceramic glass for the doors. Both brand
new, never used (wrong size). One is 9” x17.1/4” with gasket, and the other is 15 1/4” x 11 1/2”.
Worth over $200 each, asking $125 each. Call Toni Smith at (250) 626-5472 or email tintintooni@
gmail.com
.22 Rifle. CZ 455 Canadian .22LR rifle, known for superior craftsmanship. Comes
with a one piece scope mount and a 4 -16 X 56 S.W.A.T. scope. This scope has a
fine 1/2 mill dot reticle, and adjustments are 1/8” at 100 yards instead of the usual
1/4” per 100 yards. Target card shows 2 groupings with a 2 click adjustment. Upgrades
are a lighter trigger, and a tactical bolt to clear big scopes. $650 or highest
offer. Call Martin Aalders at (250) 637-5606 or email ma-trucking@hotmail.com
On the Road
In part or complete-Cars/Trucks/Vans/Campers/RV’s/ATV’s/Heavy Equipment
Bike carrier. CCM 2-bike hitch platform bike carrier is easy to load and unload with a low
deck height. Mount up to two bicycles safely and securely with the centre post and integrated
foam-padded ratcheting hooks. Fully adjustable top-tube hooks and wheel trays fit snug with
almost all bicycle geometry and sizes. Centre post folds down for easy trunk access, and wheel
trays fold up when not in use or in storage. Hitch mount bike carrier fits most vehicles equipped
with a 1.25” or 2” (3 or 5 cm) hitch receiver. Rack includes anti-wobble hitch pin for stable and
secure mounting. Approximate weight: 35 lbs (15.8 kg). $125. Call Sylvia at (705) 203-0344 or
email vampiriasylvana@hotmail.com
Car tires. 2 used car tires, still a bit of tread, good for one more summer or as spare tires. $50 for
both. Call Carol Brown at (250) 626-3763 or email carol_brown8@hotmail.com
Mud flaps. Make an offer. Call Carol Brown at (250) 626-3763 or email carol_brown8@hotmail.com
Chrome fender wheel well trim. $50 Call Sammy Brown at (250) 626-3763 or email carol_
brown8@hotmail.com
HAIDA GWAII DESIGNS & SIGNS
Cell Phones in stock
64 Gb memory
6" Screen
Unlocked
13 MP Camera
With a case
Sale Price $199
We also have:
Photo Printing
Photocopies
Floor Graphics
Vinyl Labels
Boat numbers
Passport Photos
Custom T-shirts
Navigational Charts
Guitar Strings
Graphic Design
and much more . . .
Phone: 778-230-9871
1201 Oceanview Drive, Queen Charlotte info@haidagwaiidesigns.ca www.haidagwaiidesigns.ca
Want to advertise your business or product?
Haida Gwaii Trader’s ad programs are:
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West End
Auto Sales
2017 Ford Escape
113,000km/Stk#6298 $16,995
2014 Dodge Journey
91,223 km/Stk#6247 $11,995
2018 Chevy Spark
42,000km/Stk#6322 $12,295
2015 GMC Sierra
4x4/84,736 km/Stk#6278 $27,495
“ No reasonable
offer refused!”
250-559-4641
605 Ocean View Dr.
Queen Charlotte
citires@qcislands.net
On the Road - cont.
2007 Ford F550 XLT for Sale. 2007 Ford F550 XLT cab and chassis. Crew cab.
(Call for additional option of service bed or flat deck.) Good running condition. 4 x
4. 209,473km. Mostly new brakes all round. Power stroke diesel engine with EGR
delete. Manual 6 speed transmission. Just did full service and annual inspection.
Selling due to need for a smaller vehicle. Call Stephen at (250) 557-4594 or email
info@haidagwaiitrader.com
FREE! ‘92 Toyota truck parts. Air filter, front shock absorber, front brake backing
plate. All brand new, for a ‘92 Toyota Extracab (fits ‘89 - ‘95). The truck was
totalled, and the parts are just taking up shelf space. Come get ‘em! Call George at
(250) 559-7899 or email grstein@qcislands.net
1998 Dodge Ram 1500. Club cab, driven 313,835 km, automatic transmission.
Blue exterior, grey interior. Tires and undercarriage in good condition. New
radiator. As is, where is. $2,000 Call Frankie Wesley at (250) 922-5728 or email
rolley94@gmail.com
2002 Toyota Corolla. Sub frame rusted out. Parts only. Must take entire vehicle.
Includes set of summer tires. Call Michelle at (250) 559-8586 or email mlmscott@
yahoo.ca
Awesome Women’s Trail/Mountain Bike. Price Drop! Like new, 2017 Liv
Tempt 2 trail/mountain bike for sale. Sweet bike. Lots of cool features: lightweight
and durable, ALUXX-grade butted aluminum frame, SR Suntour Epixon
100mm-travel fork with lockout, double-wall alloy rims, alloy hubs, stainless steel
spokes, Shimano Deore 2x10-speed drivetrain with Shimano M315 hydraulic disc
brakes... just to name a few. Medium sized frame. Bought new for $950, selling
for $500. This is a great bike. For any questions or to have a look please email me
cmcwolffamily@gmail.com
Nissan 16 Inch Wheel Rims - Aluminum? These were purchased for the tires
that were on them. I do not know their history. I am selling these for friends who
had to leave the islands. Nice looking rims. I think they will clean up. They look
like aluminum to me, but they could be some other alloy. 6 studs. The tires that
came off them were: P255/70 R16. Asking $150, but would consider a serious
offer. Electronic payment is preferred in this Covid situation, but cash could also
work. Call Dave Crossley at (250) 559-8208 or email dcrossley@haidagwaii.net
2016 Dodge Ram 1500. 5.7 hemi, 83,000 km, very good condition, just inspected,
hard top box cover, LED lights, custom mats, small ding on cab corner. $18,000.
Call Mike Kolankowski at (587) 225-5437 or email Covequest@gmail.com
Truck Tire. 235/70R16 Contitrac by Continental M+S. Tread is 90 to 95 percent
remaining. No patches or repairs. No rim. Picture is from the Internet. $25 Call
Ron Gates at (250) 626-9066 or email rongates@mhtv.ca
Tundra carpet for sale. As new, still in box. Complete new carpeting for 2000 Toyota Tundra.
$200 value, asking $125. Call Toni at (250) 626-5472 or email tintintooni@gmail.com
Toyota pickup factory rims. 4 rims, 14”x7”/6 lugs. Used only 6 months. $100 for all 4, obo.
Call/text Toni at (250) 626-5472 or email tintintooni@gmail.com
2003 Kawasaki KLR 650. 32,000km, new tires and shock ($900 value), chain
and sprockets. Bike has been in storage for last year. Runs well, $2,750. Call Gary
at (778) 871-4204 or email garybouwman@telus.net
Ford f150 4x4. 2013, 183,000km, 2 door, 8ft bed. V6 echo boost engine. Rear
brakes done this year, front brakes done 3 months ago. Tires almost new. Running
great. $9,950 Call Erik Holl at (250) 637-1641 or email erikholl.holl@gmail.com
On the Road - cont.
Work horse. Work truck for sale pulls its weight. 5.7 V8 hemi - 2007 - 200 + k New
rims and tires. Working lights All around and back windows quite simple broken
wires. All the indicators are good now. In and out of the shop as well From Previous
owner One broken flood light. Fixed to the best of my knowledge Few dints and
scrapes along the lines but pick it up add to the SAGA great starter truck for anyone.
$6,200 Call Jonah at (778) 260-0252 or email Jonah_collinson1990@hotmail.com
Bike carrier for sale. CCM 2-Bike Hitch Platform Bike Carrier is easy to load
and unload with a low deck height and is the most safe and secure option for
serious cyclists Mount up to two bicycles safely and securely with the centre post
and integrated foam-padded ratcheting hooks Fully-adjustable top-tube hooks and
wheel trays fit snug with almost all bicycle geometry and sizes Centre post folds
down (when not in use) for easy trunk access and wheel trays fold up when not
in use or in storage Hitch mount bike carrier fits most vehicles equipped with a
1.25&quot; or 2&quot; (3 or 5 cm) hitch receiver Rack includes anti-wobble hitch
pin for stable and secure mounting Approximate weight: 35 lbs (15.8 kg) $125
Call Sylvia at (705) 203-0344 or email vampiriasylvana@hotmail.com
2004 GMC Sierra 1500. This truck has some minor body damage but is otherwise
in good condition for its age. Asking price or best offer will be considered. $4,900
Call Terrie Dionne or Len Munt at (250) 559-7751 or email dionnemunt@gmail.
com
For sale. 4 Toyota sm pickup factory rims, 14&quot;x7&quot;/6 lugs. Used only
6 months. $100 for 4, obo. Tel/txt toni 250 626 5472 or email tintintooni@gmail.
com
Pipe Rack. Adjustable pipe rack. $250 Call Mike Kolankowski at (587) 225-5437
or email Covequest@gmail.com
Wheel Covers for Sale. 16” chrome wheel covers, set of 4, brand new, in the box. Paid $70, will
take $45. Call Stephen at (250) 557-4727 or email info@haidagwaiitrader.com
On the Water
In part or complete-Power Boats/Sail Boats
Sport boat stuff. Small selection of a variety pack, new and used. 2 outboard steering rods, one
used (for a Mercury) and one new (for unknown motor type). Fishing rod holder & antenna bits.
Lowrance electronics, new. $30 for the whole bundle. Also three anchors for smaller boats – 10
lb, 15 lb, 8 lb anchors. Selling separately, or take all three. Call Jonah at (778) 260-0252 or email
Jonah_collinson1990@hotmail.com
Troller For Sale. Price Reduced to $175,000 from $180,000 (CAD) 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. Packs 600 gallons of fuel. This vessel is
ready to fish. Call Colin at (250) 559-4637, 250 637-1997 or email info@haidagwaiitrader.com
Boat for Sale. Six man inflatable (no trailer), $1,000. Call Dave at (250) 557-9334
or email info@haidagwaiitrader.com
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Real Estate & Rentals
Residential, Commercial, Lots, For Rent, Rent to Own, Shared Accomodation
Real Estate & Rentals - cont.
Mayer Lake Estates - Exclusive Lakefront Property Mayer Lake Estates is an excellent recreational destination
located within the boundaries of Naikoon Provincial Park in beautiful Haida Gwaii., British Columbia. The area is
perfect for fishing, kayaking, hiking, wildlife watching, and canoeing. Just you, your loved ones, the lake, and nature!
Mayer Lake is located approximately 10 kms east of Port Clements. It is a shallow lake that warms up quickly
in the summer - perfect for paddle sports and freshwater fishing. Whether you wish to relax among old growth
timber stands or enjoy fishing or paddling on the waters of Mayer Lake, this property is meant for you. You can
choose from 1 of 34 recreational lots that are approximately 25m wide and 65m long with lakefront access on each
lot. There are also 2 lots that have the ability to build a cabin on. They will be priced at $49,900. The properties are
boat access only and will primarily be used for recreational camping. Lots are available on a first-come first-serve
basis. Financing is available with 25% down. For more information visit www.mayerlakeestates.com If you have
any questions or to reserve your lot, call Norm at 604-854-0330 or email njdev@shaw.ca Price $19,999
518 Copper Bay Road, Sandspit, Haida Gwaii 0.47-acre property across the street from the ocean. 1265sqft
residence with open living space, 18ft vaulted ceiling, Ikea kitchen with stainless steel appliances, living room with
electric fireplace and dining space. Three bedrooms, master ensuite and additional full bath. The exterior has cedar
siding in both horizontal design and board and batten, metal roof and 345sqft covered deck. Municipal water, provincial
hydro-electricity service. This is a ready-to-move in furnished property. Price $395,000 Call 888-286-1932
or email edhandja@bcoceanfront.com
Oceanview Cottages (two available) Two separate cottages for sale. Newer construction, ideal location on Oceanview
Drive close to hospital, fully furnished. Each cottage is on a lot of over 6,000 square feet. Cottage A has one
bedroom, open concept kitchen/living room, new convection oven, washer/dryer, wraparound deck, water view.
Cottage B is same, with downstairs added studio/bedroom space with full en suite bathroom. Asking $220,000 for
Cottage A; $270,000 for Cottage B. Serious inquiries only, contact John at 250-559-8944 or email dtd3737@gmail.
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
dustin@rushworthelectric.ca for more information or call/text 250 661 9012. Furnished unit also available in Masset.
3,000+ Acres Property Portfolio 12 trophy, oceanfront properties with about 16 miles of low bank oceanfront for
sale as a block or as individual properties. Properties on Maude Island, Lina Island, Kagan Bay, Skidegate Channel
and Rennell Sound have timber, recreational, residential and conservancy values. Call Rich Osborne at 604-664-
7633 or email rich@landquest.com for a list of prices for individual properties. Asking $5,950,000 view at www.
landquest.com
Shop and Business for Sale Light Industrial- Commercial Shop, Land and Business for Sale - 1205 Oceanview
Drive, Queen Charlotte. 3.751 acres with original shop space of 2427 Sq.Ft. This space includes 2 mezzanine areas.
One is 475 Sq. Ft. of living suite and the second is 245 Sq. Ft. of office space and 217 Sq. Ft. of storage. There is an
additional shop space of 1092 Sq. Ft. Also, an outside covered shelter that is 14 Ft. high and 5,453 Sq. Ft. For more
information call 250-559-4141 or email jikert@qcislands.net
Three Bedroom House for Sale in Masset Three bedrooms, one and a half bathroom one story home located in a
quiet area of Masset. Fresh paint, some new sub-floors and laminate flooring throughout. Completely updated interior.
Large lot. Pacific Energy wood stove. Newer metal roof. Woodshed. Greenhouse and smokehouse. Great
starter home for a young family or a potential rental unit. Priced to sell. Quick possession date available. Serious
inquiries only. Price $139,900 or email cbwaller@live.ca
Seaside Golf Course with Development Potential Imagine your own golf course with 1 km of oceanfront on 80
acres. Located in the friendly community of Sandspit, on Moresby Island, Haida Gwaii. There are numerous uses or
potential development opportunities. It is also a great holding or estate property. 342 School and Copper Bay Roads,
adjacent to the Sandspit Airport. Listed by John Armstrong - LandQuest Realty Corporation. Price $750,000 Call
250-307-2100 or email john@landquest.com
www.argosypr.ca
Special Opportunity Waterfront Pub with deck overlooking the inlet. Fully
licensed Pub and restaurant in Port Clements. This iconic establishment has
been under the same ownership for almost 40 years. Incredible potential and
will be sold as a turn-key operation. Licensed to seat 100, gaming license,
well-equipped bar and kitchen. Offered for Sale at $395,000. Call John Ismay
– Re/Max Ocean Pacific Realty for details at 250-218-9776 or email johnismay2014@gmail.com
Wanted
Miscellaneous Wanted Items/Lost/Found/ Wanted Information/Real Estate
Gillnet - In Search Of. Looking for a used gillnet or 35 fathoms of cork and leadline. Call Ernie
Gladstone at (778) 260-8837 or email erniegladstone@hotmail.com
Looking for marine bits and bobs. Hey folks, I’m looking for some bits and bobs
for our sailboat: display for a JRC 2000 radar unit, or the whole shebang of the
same brand or another in working order; on deck anchor chain winch or windlass;
marine diesel stove/heater; small woodstove/stainless stove pipe; deck fittings;
cleats, rope clutches, etc; wet exhaust muffler. Have any other sailing/boat bits?
Let me know what you have! Call Frances at (250) 637-1759 or email Haidagwaiiseasalts@gmail.com
In search of dinghy, can be dingy. Hey folks, in desperate need of a dinghy,
8-10ft skiff, or row boat to buy or borrow asap. Can be dingy, sad, in need of
work, as long as it floats (or mostly floats) :) Would prefer one that can have an
engine mounted onto it. Let me know what you have kicking around. Thanks! Call
Frances Bateham at (250) 637-1759 or email Haidagwaiiseasalts@gmail.com
Walker needed. If you might have something please text or call Sarleana at (250)
626-7606 or email fletchercollison@hotmail.com
MC. Anyone interested in forming a Motorcycle Club on Haida Gwaii? Call Stephen
at (250) 626-3269 or email lumenarti@yahoo.ca
Rental or Housesitting Wanted. Hello Haida Gwaii Community, Maya and I
(Christopher Mainella, aka Chris the Physio) are moving back to the islands for
June 2020! One way ticket, we are so excited to move back to Haida Gwaii. Looking
for a place ideally for September 2020 (but flexible with dates) to rent or housesit
long-term in Daajing Giids or just outside of the town centre. We are looking
for at least 2 bedrooms, ocean view if possible, garden space, wood stove, fridge/
washer/dryer/oven etc. We know word of mouth works well on island. Community
members helping each other! We are super clean, quiet and trustworthy folk. We
do not smoke. We do not have pets at the moment. I plan on coming back to work
as a Physiotherapist/Healer, volunteer in community based initiatives and do some
gardening. Maya has graduated from a program at Concordia University in Montreal
on Community Economic Development and is looking to work for a community
based organization. She is also studying herbology and would love to garden.
Please feel free to share with friends, family and work colleagues. Hawaa! Call
Christopher Mainella at (514) 605-9398 or email christophermainella@gmail.com
Wanted: Wood Lathe and a 3 Point Hitch. Looking for a bowl-turning lathe or large capacity
spindle lathe, 16” or larger, heavy duty, self standing, single phase or 3 phase. Also looking for
a 3 point hitch for a finish mower for a small tractor (54-72”). Call James at (250) 557-4579 or
email info@haidagwaiitrader.com
Lost keys. I’m looking for a key chain with 2 keys on it. It’s a braided camouflage keychain. One
of the keys is for my moped. Call Yvonne Prevost at (250) 627-8127 or email Prevostyvonne40@
gmail.com
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Wanted - cont.
Employment & Training - cont.
Insurance for Home.
Auto, Business,
& Recreational
Masset: 250.626.3711
Queen Charlotte: 250.559.8426
Wanted: cord of dry firewood rounds. Looking for a cord of dry firewood. No larger than 14”
pieces. Rounds are fine. Please email info@haidagwaiitrader.com
Dining Table Set/Bedroom Set. Looking for dining table and chairs/bench that seats 6. Also in
search of Queen bedroom furniture. Email with pictures please. Call Melissa at (250) 917-8061
or email mblevesque@hotmail.com
Metal Roofing (black). I’m looking for metal roofing, preferably black. Used is
fine. ~700 sqft. Ideal lengths are 3’ to 8’ long, but any length considered. Call Chris
Ashurst at (250) 626-9003 or email chris.ashurst@gmail.com
Wanted: Second Hand Canoe. I am looking for a used canoe. Needs to float. It
would be good if it comes with paddles, but if not that is OK. Call Lori at (250)
557-4205 or email info@haidagwaiitrader.com
Wanted: Canoe. Looking for a canoe of decent quality, at least 16 feet. Willing to pay reasonable
price for good quality. Call Rian at (250) 327-2907 or email riandel@gmail.com
Piano tuner. The Piano at Nick Grosse Assisted Living in Masset is in urgent need
of tuning. Call Stephen at (250) 626-4735 or email stephen.lloyd@northernhealth.
ca
ISO masonry worker. Looking for someone to build me a 2’ high, 20’ long low
rock wall, using local rocks, similar to picture. Call Toni Smith at (250) 626-5472
or email tintintooni@gmail.com
Offering Finder’s fee for a property in QC. Willing to offer a $250 finder’s fee to the first
person to put me in contact with a suitable home for sale (moderate/large lot, dwelling on the
property, southern exposure/view). Queen Charlotte and the surrounding area only. Finder’s fee
to be paid upon the seller and I reaching an agreement. Call James Warner at (705) 791-2462 or
email jwarner1@lakeheadu.ca
Autobody person for 1965 Mustang. Looking for an autobody person to do some minor body
work on my 1965 Mustang. Please contact Lindsey Doerksen at (778) 260-4733, (250) 559-
2362, or email fvtriana@qcislands.net
Small Parcel of Land. Seeking 2-10 acres off grid to develop small homestead.
Prefer south of Port, but will look at north end as well. Familiar with most areas so
please describe the location. Thanks. Will pay cash. Call Kate Dembinski at (250)
619-2224 or email kdembinski58@gmail.com
Working DVD player. Does anyone have a working DVD player I could buy, preferably with a
remote? Also, I would buy a VHS tape player if you have one. Pensioner price please. Keep safe.
Call Cliff Bell Brown at (778) 884-7297 or email cliffbellbrown@gmail.com
Looking for a Rental in Port Clements. Healthcare professional looking to rent a space in Port
Clements that is clean, a minimum 10’ x 10’, has only a few stairs (none is better), and access to
a private washroom. Call Dean at (250) 638-2090 or email info@fourhands.ca
Electrician (Journeyman or Apprentice). Electrician familiar with tanning bed assemblage.
Any leads appreciated. Call Darlene at (250) 626-3355 or email tropical_trims2004@yahoo.ca
Employment & Training
Help Wanted/Work Wanted/Businesses for Sale/Business Opportunities/
Education/Opportunities/Training Programs or Seminars
We’re
in this
together,
and helping our
neighbours is
what we do best.
Learn more at:
www.northsave.com
Seeking Home Share Living Providers. Individuals with developmental disabilities
face challenging housing issues. For 12 years Haida Gwaii Society for
Community Peace (HGSCP) has helped meet those needs by providing housing
and care for clients with a range of abilities. Now we’re hoping we can find people
who can help us continue that tradition of service. Our clients have a variety of
needs, but most simply need a home where people will care about them. They
require supervision, and need the support and stability that comes from living
in a home, rather than an institution. What they really need is someone to care,
just as we have been cared for. HGSCP is seeking interested parties to share their
homes and lives with persons with developmental disabilities. Shared living
providers welcome an individual into their home and offer a warm and inclusive
living environment. Both parties are matched according to their strengths, needs,
experience, interests, and personalities. The successful candidate must be committed
to following the values and principles of Community Living BC, along with
providing a home that supports a person’s needs, goals, and dreams. For more information
about being a Home Share Provider, please visit the Community Living
BC website at www.communitylivingbc/individuals-families/support-for-adults/
home-sharing/home-sharing-providers/ If you have extra room in your home and
want to take on a rewarding and challenging experience, we’ll be happy to give
you more information. Call Brenda Byberg or Kim Shantz at 250-626-4664 for
more details on monthly compensation rates and required certificates (First Aid),
or email ea.hgspeace@massett.ca
Administrative Assistant, Casual. Rate of Pay: $19.45 – 22.65/hr. Hours: 6
hours/day 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, 1:30 – 4:30. Known work dates: Coverage needed
for 6 weeks beginning in mid-April. Job Summary: •Provides a variety of administrative
and secretarial assistance in administration to fill in when administrative
staff are on leaves. •Produces reports from a variety of information sources and
databases. Maintains various records, files and related filing systems. •Tracks
office or program expenditures. •Participates in the coordination of administrative
and clerical work. Qualifications: •Grade 12 or equivalency. •Graduation from a
recognized secretarial program (1 year in length). •Three years recent related experience.
•Or combination of education, training, and experience. For complete job
description, or to apply, please contact Brenda Byberg at (250) 626-4664 or email
ea.hgspeace@massett.ca
Community Service Listings
Not For Profit Groups/Organizations/Societies
Port Clements Community Hall Society. The Port Clements Community Hall
is available for rent. Located mid-island, it is a great place to hold your meeting,
wedding, concert, or any other function (when gatherings are permitted again). Our
hall has a full kitchen and bar area, and can host up to 150 persons. For booking,
please leave a message at (250) 557-4313 or email info@haidagwaiitrader.com
Seeking New Board Members. The Haida Gwaii Society for Community Peace
(HGSCP) is seeking new Board Members for our Board of Directors. Join us in
our mission of a peaceful and safe community for all. HGSCP operates the Transition
House and offers programs that promote well-being for women and children.
Attend meetings virtually and contribute to making our community a better place!
Gain new skills and grow your resume at the same time. Board Member online
training provided. For more information please contact Brie Altrogge, HGSCP
Executive Asisstant at (250) 626-4664 or email ea.hgspeace@massett.ca
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Community Service Listings - cont.
Gwaii Trust Emergency Response Grant Responding to the impact of
COVID-19 on our community, Gwaii Trust has developed the COVID-19 Emergency
Response Grant, allowing the Trust to quickly direct funds to support local
governments, non-profit organizations, health authorities and emergency service
providers serving those affected on Haida Gwaii by the COVID-19 pandemic. For
more information on this grant please visit www.gwaiitrust.com or contact Carla
Lutner at 250 559 5807 or email carla.lutner@gwaiitrust.com
Port Clements Museum. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the museum is closed
until further notice. For more information, please call (250) 557-4576 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, archaeological artifacts, artworks and settler culture material, all connected
to the human and natural history of Haida Gwaii. While the museum is closed
during the pandemic, check out the Museum archives, latest exhibits and more on
our website, and be sure to check us out on Facebook! Call Museum at (250) 559-
4643 or email info@haidagwaiitrader.com
Queen Charlotte Community Hall Rentals. The Queen Charlotte Community
Hall, located on Bay Street, has the EA Ross room (meeting room that seats up
to 70 people), main hall, stage, kitchen - all available for rent (when gatherings
are permitted again). Also available for rent are wooden tables ($5 each per day),
wooden chairs ($1 each per day), a complete place setting for 225 people, water
goblets and wine glasses, cups and cutlery, and white or black linens and tablecloths.
The kitchen is also available to rent on a daily basis for prepping for larger
events. For more information call Reine Pineault at 250-559-4792 or email info@
haidagwaiitrader.com
Port Clements Rod and Gun Club - Spring Events. The Port Clements Rod
and Gun Club is a community-based club supporting local hunting and fishing
interests. Upcoming events: Buck Shoot on Sunday May 24, .22 Shoot on June 14,
and Military Arms Shoot on July 19. All events are 2-4pm. Members and guests
welcome! Located on Juskatla Road (5 km Southwest of Port Clements). Call Ron
at (250) 557-4255 or email rib@qcislands.net
COVID-19 Quick Reference Guide. Put together by Jennifer Rice and her team,
up to date information on COVID-19. Go to jenniferrice.ca/covid19, new and updated
information is highlighted in yellow. From our families here at Haida Gwaii
Trader to yours: Be safe. Stay calm. Be well. Together we can weather this storm.
Get in touch by email at info@haidagwaiitrader.com
At Your Service
Business Services/Business Products
Computer Help. Based in Masset, Haida Gwaii IT offers computer support
anywhere on-island. We’ll fix your home computer, help you find affordable new
hardware, design your website, or take your business’s computer system to the
next level. If you have a big dream for how your technology could be used, we
specialize in thinking outside the conventions of the technology world. We will
find affordable, creative solutions to your IT needs. Please note that during the
pandemic, we are limited to remote service or hardware drop-off. Contact Colin or
Shannon at haidagwaiiIT@gmail.com for more information.
Last Minute Ads
Too late to fit into their respective categories but squeaked in before we
went to print!
Carving Tools for Sale. Knives-various types, crooked and straight. Adzes various
sizes, weights, and hafts. All above are durable, hand-made high-quality tool steel.
Please call Dale Thorson at (250) 537-5438 or reply to email thor2011@telus.net
for price, shipping.
ISO. Center fire rifle. prefer 308 caliber bolt action. Call Walter Martiniuk at (780) 719-7951 or
email waltermartiniuk@hotmail.com
Sony E-Mount lenses for sale! I have 3 Sony e-mount lenses for sale: 1) “G”
series FE 4.5-5.6/70-300 mm G OSS - $1000 (Glass is as new, no lens cap or sun
shade. Comes with a Hoya clear lens protector. 2) FE 3.5-5.6/28-70 - $250 (Glass
as new. Comes with Hoya protector and lens cap) 3) FE 1.8/50-200 -$250 (Glass
as new. Comes with Hoya protector and lens cap) Unfortunately I do not have any
of the original packaging. I have owned all since new. Call James Nickerson at
(250) 557-8515 or email jamesdnickerson@gmail.com
Hat rack. Antler hat rack for sale $35 Call Toni at (250) 626-5472 or email tintintooni@gmail.com
Camping set. This aint glamping. You got here a camping mat that rolls out ready
for a nap at your place of choice. A back tracker for your mistakes. Pocket knife -
not used. One “survival just in case” tent and a camping Military-style bag to hold
the nick-knacks. $50 Call Jonah at (778) 260-0252 or email Jonah_collinson@
hotmail.com
Roofing tar! I got a half-used bucket of tar for a roof job I did. Used half roughly.
Well kept in the crawl space of my house. $70 Call Jonah at (779) 260-0252 or
email Jonah_collinson1990@hotmail.com
Prehung door with frame. Prehung int door 24” x 80”, with frame, great shape.
$75 Call toni at (250) 626-5472 or email tintintooni@gmail.com
Sirius xm rat. Ready to install. $50 Call Jonah at (778) 260-0252 or email Jonah_
collinson1990@hotmail.com
Looking for marine bits and bobs. Hey folks, I am looking for some bits and
bobs for our sailboat. Figure folks must have things laying around from upgrading
their boats or perhaps have boats destined for the scrap yard that may have
salvageable parts. Looking for: a display for a JRC 2000 radar unit-or the whole
shebang of the same brand or another in working order, an on-deck anchor chain
winch/or/windlass, a Marine diesel stove/heater, a small woodstove/stainless stove
pipe, deck fittings; cleats, rope clutches, etc. and a wet exhaust muffler. Have any
other sailing/boat bits? Let me know what you have! Call Frances at (250) 637-
1759 or email Haidagwaiiseasalts@gmail.com
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Last Minute Ads - cont.
Lawn Mower Service. Very highly recommended for grass cutting brushing,
dethatching - moss remover Call Fletcher Collison at (250) 626-7606 or email
fletchercollison@hotmail.com
Phone, Samsung galaxy a70. 128 GB 6 GB of ram, in good condition very to no
scratches, comes with a charging cable and block, only used for 2 months, with a
triple camera, I bought it for $450 new. $250 Call Yousef at (250) 559-0012 or
email yissa@mysd50.ca
Looking for rental 1-2 bdr cabin or home. ISO clean and cozy place for the long
term. No smoking, responsible, clean, no drugs or parties. Cabin or small home.
References. Call Willow at (250) 559-8585 or email canadianwildliferescue@
gmail.com
Fishing gear. We have used halibut long line. 50 A skate. 5 left. Good for the inlet.
Commercial Trolling plugs Various kinds and amounts. 10-dollar surprise bags
of used / new / open Coho hoochie A box of used/ new Coho gear all hooked up.
ready to flick out. Come riffle threw. Three anchors for sale. Sports boat like or a
small sailboat. Sports boat Leads variety of different sizes. $45 take them all. Call
Jonah at (778) 260-0252 or email Jonah_collinson1990@hotmail.com
Kids Pelican Open Top Kayak. 6 ft kids “Pelican Solo” sit-on-top kayak for sale.
Good condition. Comes with original paddle and back rest. Awesome kayak for
kids. Super stable and durable. Tons of fun! Made of RAM-XS impact-resistant
material, the self-bailing SOLO is built to last for many fun days on the water.
Features molded footrests, seat, and a bottle holder. Suggested capacity: 100lbs
$100 email cmcwolffamily@gmail.com
PROMOTE YOUR EVENT WITH
HAIDA GWAII TRADER!
• Zoom Meetings
• Online Programs
• Virtual Hangouts
• Video Conferences
Deadline for the JulyAug HGT Magazine: June 10 th , 2020
Call us at 250-557-2088 or
email info@haidagwaiitrader.com
32” TV. LG 32” LCD TV Model 32lh20 works fine. $225 Call Mike Kolankowski
at (587) 225-5437 or email Covequest@gmail.com
Acctg Software. Simply accounting v9, plus workbook for v6. $50 Call toni at
(250) 626-5472 or email tintintooni@gmail.com
Wanted: Red Cedar Lumber. Is anyone selling or milling cedar lumber on island? Specifically,
1x8 & 4x4. Call Chris Ashurst at (250) 626-9003 or email chris.ashurst@gmail.com
30 Calibre Bolt Gun. CZ 527 carbine in 7.62 X 39 This rifle is scoped with
a Hawke varmint 4-16 x 44 side focus parallax adjust. Rifle has been pressure
bedded and shoots under M.O.A. using Barnaul 123 grain ammo. This ammo is
none corrosive and can be had for as little as $0.44 cents per round. Winchester
and Hornady ammo are readily available in this calibre as well. Recoil is less than
a .243. Rifle has less than 200 rounds through it. Stock is the soft touch by CZ.
Compare to new in the box on average $ 1,340 for rifle rings scope and taxes, so a
steal at $750. Contact Martin at 250 637-5606 or e-mail via Gunpost or ma-trucking@hotmail.com
Authentic Screen Printing
www.haleyapparel.ca
3 Dip nets. One is in working order for spring salmon. Other two are projects if
you are savvy -add your mesh for crabbing. Made one for myself. Selling the other
3 - $15 Call Jonah at (778) 260-0252 or email Jonah_collinson1990@hotmail.
com
Cargo trailer. Looking for an enclosed cargo trailer. Call Andrew Merilees at
(250) 922-4588 or email andrewmerilees@gmail.com
WTB older model Scotty manual downrigger. Looking for older model blue or black Scotty
downrigger working or not working. Thanks. Call Jack at (250) 626-3436 or email sales@tostaba.com
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Haida Gwaii Trader Community Calendar May/June, 2020
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
Masset Farmers' Market
Fridays / 11am-2pm / Across from the Credit Union / Main Street / Bakers,
makers, and growers brave the elements year round to host the Masset Market,
offering locally grown and prepared foods. Some vendors stay beyond 2pm, so it’s
worth a look after hours. New vendors always welcome! For more information call
250-626-3412 or email Massetmarket@gmail.com
Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
For information about our online meetings during the pandemic, call Gary at 1-250-
641-3397, who can share the meeting dates and times, as well as meeting number
and passwords required to join.
Port Clements/Gamadiis
Regular Council Meetings
Tuesday May 19, Mondays June 1, June 15, and July 13 / 7:00pm-
10:00pm / Council Chambers, Multiplex Building / 36 Cedar Avenue West
/ Village of Port Clements Regular Council Meeting. We will be complying with
social distancing requirements, with a maximum of 10 people attending these
meetings. For more information contact Village Office at 250-557-4295 or office@
portclements.ca or www.portclements.ca
Port Clements Rod and Gun Club Spring Events
Sundays May 24 and June 14 / 2pm-4pm / PC Rod & Gun Club / Juskatla
Road / Everyone is welcome, bring your own gun or try one of ours! Upcoming
events are the Buck Shoot on May 24, and the .22 Shoot on June 14. The Port
Clements Rod and Gun Club is a community-based club supporting local hunting
and fishing interests. For more information contact Ron Haralson at 250-557-4255
or rib@qcislands.net
Skidegate/HlGaagilda
Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
Meetings currently suspended due to the pandemic. For more information,
contact Lou at 250-559-4568, or visit https://www.bcyukonaa.org/meetings/
viewmeetingsbydistrict.php?district=51#Skidegate
Puzzle Page
ANSWER KEY
Photo by Shannon Hamond
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Queen Charlotte/Daajing Giids
Taoist Tai Chi ® Queen Charlotte
Classes suspended until further notice. For more information contact Charlie at
250-559-8252 or haidagwaii@taoist.org or www.taoist.org
QC Farmers' Market
Saturdays / 11am-2pm / Just outside the QC Community Hall / 134 Bay
Street / 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
or stmarysspring@gmail.com
Sandspit/K’il Llnagaay
Taoist Tai Chi ® Sandspit
Classes suspended until further notice. For more information contact Remi Gautier
at 250-637-5729, haidagwaii@taoist.org or www.taoist.org/haidagwaii
Moresby Island Management Committee Meetings
Mondays, June 1 and July 6 / 7pm-8pm / Sandspit Community Centre /
Beach Road / Regular Monthly Meeting. Please contact us before attending these
meetings, as plans may change due to the pandemic. For more information contact
Barb Parser at 250-637-1752 or mimc@sqcrd.bc.ca
Moresby Market
Every Sunday / 11am-1pm / ALM School Gazebo, 406 Copper Bay Road /
Sandspit / Support local farmers and food producers. Orders can now be placed
online any day of the week, and picked up at the market on Sunday. For online
orders go to localline.ca/moresby-market, and for more information contact Amber
Faktor at 250-640-4289 or afaktor86@gmail.com
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Tlell/Tll.aal
Taoist Tai Chi ® Tlell
Classes suspended until further notice. For more information contact Pauline at
250-557-4258 or haidagwaii@taoist.org or www.taoist.org
Tlell Farmers’ Market
Every Sunday / 11am-1pm / Hwy 16, Behind the Fire Hall, look for the giant
carrot! / Local vendors selling locally-made and grown foods. For more information
contact Marylynn Hunt at 250-559-8282 or stmarysspring@gmail.com
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ISLANDS SOLID WASTE LANDFILL
(Located on Hwy. 16 – just north of Port Clements)
Mon to Fri 8:30-3:30 + open Saturdays June 6 th and July 4 th from 11am-3pm
For more info call 1-888-557-9339
or email islandsolidwaste@ncrdbc.com
North Coast Regional District
Questions?
Comments?
(recycling or
residential collection)
Call us at
1-888-557-9339
Mon-Fri
The safety and well-being of our communities and staff is of utmost importance to the North Coast Regional District (NCRD).
The NCRD is engaged in planning activities to be proactive in minimizing the public health and safety risk in our communities,
as well as managing and mitigating any potential COVID-19 impacts to our facilities, operations and delivery of essential services.
Residential Garbage Services:
As an essential service, the weekly residential garbage collection schedule remains as per usual. BEAR AWARE your garbage!
As there have been reports of bears getting into garbage on Haida Gwaii, it is important to put your cans out by 8:30am on the
day of collection and put them away by 11pm (versus leaving garbage out all night).
Landfill Garbage Drop Offs
To comply with COVID-19 physical distancing protocols, the Islands Solid Waste Landfill north of Port Clements is open, but traffic
flow and density is being controlled at the gate. Once arriving, please stop at the gate and honk your horn. Once your safe
movement is assured, you will be approved for entry.
Masset, Sandspit and Skidegate Transfer Stations are maintaining regular hours and we ask
that you practice safe distancing.
Recycling Services
Reduce and Reuse first!
Until further notice, Haida Gwaii’s recycling blue bins and drop off services are on hold.
Due to the risk of a rat population increase, stockpiling recyclables is not recommended.
For now, for those recyclable containers that are not being reused, please include them
with your residential garbage.
Now more than ever, the need is real for all of us to first reduce (consume less), second
reuse (repurpose more) and then and only then, recycle.
Recycle
Reduce
Reuse
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MISTY ISLES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SOCIETY
SUPPORT LOCAL
We are stronger together
Support Local BC provides a place for communities throughout
the province to support each other. It connects all regions
and is a platform where you can support your favourite local
businesses by purchasing gift cards for future use. You can
choose businesses in your own community or you can purchase
gift cards from other communities to give to family, friends or
colleagues.
To purchase gift cards, simply click on supportlocalbc.com,
choose the community and business(es) you wish to purchase
from and the gift card(s) will be emailed to you. These gift
cards do not expire, 100% of proceeds go to the businesses (no
processing fees) and they are non-refundable.
supportlocalbc.com/collections/haida-gwaii
BUSINESS SURVEY
If you operate a business on Haida Gwaii,
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
The survey results will be posted on the
MIEDS Facebook page and website.
If you’d like to be added to our
email list, please send a note to
Alanah@gohaidagwaii.ca
GRANT WRITING
FOR BUSINESSES
If you own a Haida Gwaii
business affected by COVID-19,
feel free to contact us for
help applying for provincial or
federal funding support.
Email Andrew@gohaidagwaii.ca
HAIDA GWAII
BUSINESS
REGISTRY
APP
Download this app to see the most up to date
information about Haida Gwaii businesses and
their response to COVID-19. Find business hours,
delivery options and contact details.
For both iOS and Android platforms.
haidagwaii.io/covidapp
MIEDS is working to keep the business community informed.
If you would like to hear from us or have your business added to the registry,
please email Alanah@gohaidagwaii.ca