HGT Magazine #108 November/December 2020

GOODBYE 2020

A Turning Point

SHOP LOCAL

Holiday Gift Guide

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HAIDA GWAII

Planning for Tommorow, Today

All Things Music – House to House / Bexley Quinn Kaeon

Youth Action on Haida Gwaii – Building Our Connection to Land

Haida Gwaii Local Foods Project – Island Food Independence

+Gwaii Trust Society – Supporting Each Other

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Happy holidays from our families to yours!

Contributors:

Behind the scenes:

Tomas Borsa, Tomas Borsa is

a filmmaker and PhD Candidate

at the Oxford Internet Institute.

Raised in Saskatchewan he is

currently in DaajingGiids Queen

Charlotte.

tomas.borsa@oii.ox.ac.uk

Monica Caulfield, a professional

astrologer since 2007, is

passionate about helping people

develop tools of awareness and

purpose in life.

sageadvisor2u@gmail.com

Tracy Gilson has spent many

years living on and away from

Haida Gwaii and is back to build

her home here. She enjoys

writing and works remotely as a

Medical Receptionist

tracygilson46@gmail.com

Margo Hearne is a 46-year

Masset resident, naturalist and

writer. She uses her skills to

build things.

hecatebird@gmail.com

Lori Macfarlane, a mother of five

and grandmother of three, is an

artist, photographer, cartoonist,

lover of all critters and has lived

on Haida Gwaii for eight years.

You can find her on Facebook.

Jamie McDonald lives in Daajing

Giids Queen Charlotte and loves

being on the water, gardening

and cooking.

planetjamie@yahoo.ca

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

Owner/Editor in Chief: Shellene Van der Beke

Assistant Editor: Shannon Hammond

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IN THIS ISSUE

GOODBYE 2020

What's inside?

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On the Cover: East Beach Rainbow | Photo by Shellene Van der Beke

8 YOUTH IN ACTION

Building our connection to land.

16 ALL THINGS MUSIC

House to House feature performer: Bexley

Quinn Kaeon.

18 HAIDA GWAII LOCAL FOODS PROJECT

Island food independence – the future of food

and water on Haida Gwaii.

20 GWAII TRUST

Supporting each other.

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22 HOLIDAY SENSE AND

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Haida Gwaii Trader Values

HOMEGROWN

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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.

Letter from the Editor

A New Story

By Shellene Van der Beke

Foremost, my heart goes out to the too many to count

number of people around the world who have lost a loved

one to the novel coronavirus. In British Columbia, at the

time of writing, COVID-19 has claimed the lives of 276 of our

neighbours, family members, and friends. Here on Haida

Gwaii, although none, gratefully, have lost their lives to this

virus, in the past year so many of our beloved ones have

been taken from us. To those of us who grieve and mourn:

peace and comfort to us all.

To those of us who suffer with heartache, mental and

physical illness, addiction, and/or unprecedented levels of

stress, anxiety, and worry: let us go gently dear souls.

This issue marks the end of another year, and as I write this it causes me to pause. I sit,

thinking, trying to narrow down this past year to one all-describing word. Then my

shoulders start to tense, my eyes circle and my hands raise, palms up, and do a few of those

“I don’t know” circles in the air.

Uh…wow?

Gee whiz…oy?

I think we can all agree what a mind-bending year in the human epoch 2020 has been.

It is interesting to learn that this time in history is unofficially being called the

Anthropocene age - the time when human activity has significantly altered the earth. As

described in a post on outrider.org, although “we have existed for less than .05% of 1% of

the earth’s history,” our impact on this tiny little gravitationally bound star in the universe is

staggering.

On the one hand, thinking too big can cause one to feel pretty darn insignificant. But on

the other hand, it has become clear as clear can be that all things are invaluably connected.

The people of this planet are finally starting to get it: we are each a part of a greater whole.

There is hope, and dare I say a humble, kind, and respectful cause for celebration.

Undeniably, there is a pandemic-induced paradigm shift in thinking going on and it

is transitioning our world. Suppressive ideals that have resulted in walls, domination,

competition, and unsustainable environmental, economic, and social infrastructures are

being replaced by a new story.

The time has come for healing, restoration, alliances, and defining what is truly important.

For many, it is a strange and unfamiliar experience to feel downhearted and

full of hope at the same time.

Heartfelt holiday wishes to you and your family. Peace, prosperity, and good

health to all.

Image by Alemko Coksa from Pixabay

Corona in the Storm

by Margo Hearne

Masked people slip away from us in the store; we can’t tell if they’re going to mug

us or protect us from the covid they might have and we don’t. They whisper, in

case the bug, like an alien in the ‘The Silence’ will eat them if they can be heard.

The shelves have no flour but have an excess of canned soup. Outside

the store the wild wind blows and we have trouble staying upright, the

weight of our grocery bags barely hold us on this good earth.

After we drop our food at home we go out to the lonely dunes and watch

the wind pick up the ocean spray in spinning williwaws. The power of the

wind lifts the heavy water and throws it around like so much chaff.

We hold one another in the absence of grocery bags. Maybe our combined weight will

keep us grounded. Maybe, if we have Corona, the bug won’t survive this storm but we will.

Photo by Shannon Hammond


WORKING TOGETHER TO CREATE

BUSINESS RESILIENCY

It was in the midst of Haida Gwaii’s first

Coronavirus outbreak when I started my

position as the Business Liaison at Haida Gwaii

Community Futures. I am a born and bred

islander, and over the years I have had the

pleasure of watching local businesses start-up

and expand, entrepreneurs who have immersed

themselves in the tightly woven fabric of our

communities. Due to the local and global effects

the of the pandemic, these businesses are now

in jeopardy of partial or total collapse as well as

dealing with the fear of the unknown. It was for

this reason I wanted to do all I could to help the

survival of these businesses on Haida Gwaii.

Business owners and residents I have been talking

to have shared a similar insight and concern for

the vulnerability of the economic landscape of

Haida Gwaii. While the pandemic continues, I

think we will see many entrepreneurs pivot their

business to sustain their livelihoods. Since the

islands have been closed since the beginning of

the pandemic, our tourism industry has been hit

the hardest. It is now that we need to proactively

generate solutions to help these businesses.

Whether it be to shop local, lend a helping hand,

inspire a change, or pivot a business model, it will

all be a result of us working together to prove

our resilience and ability to adapt.

For the last few months, I have been offering one

on one services, facilitating business owners’

access to resources available, and focusing on

recovery development planning for those who

have been affected by Covid-19. Just as the tides

and the winds can set their own course, we as

small businesses struggle to maintain the sails

we have raised, and bail our boats with whatever

bucket we can to stay afloat. As the uncertainty

of our future unfolds, there are silver linings of

human nature that we often forget about. If

we look at examples of our history, such as the

Spanish Flu or the Great Depression, we will

begin to acknowledge our resiliency and ability

to bounce back after unprecedented times of

turmoil.

We welcome all island businesses to seek out

our services and resources. We encourage you

to work hard to maintain your connection,

reach out and work with other local businesses,

because one thing we all know is that we are all

stronger together. We live in euphoric beauty

that holds the key for vast flexibility to shape our

communities to best suit us all.

Whether you’re looking for start-up financing or

expanding on an existing business, we are here

to help.

Sy-Lynne Bell

Business Liaison | Haida Gwaii Community Futures

778-835-1153 | bl@haidagwaiifutures.ca

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CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS

Youth Action on Haida Gwaii

Building Our Connection to Land

In October 2020, I asked youth about their hopes for community

action next year - what they’d like to see more of, and what would

help support their wellness. Looking back at this topsy-turvy year,

youth emphasize their connection to the land as one of the biggest

sustainers of mental health, and the primary focus of their callsto-action

for next year.

To foster a deeper connection to the land and its gifts, Hiit’aGan.

iina Kuuyas Naay Skidegate Youth Centre (HGKN) coordinated

virtual weaving workshops with Sgaas Sgwansing Shyla Cross in

April 2020. Over the course of three sessions, youth learned to

make their own coasters and earrings out of cedar bark. Young

people are finding true power in these practices. Claire Swain,

age 12, is an enthusiastic weaver. She created her own basket this

summer and used it to gather strawberries and rhubarb, which

she turned into jam.

Many of the youths’ hopes for the future are rooted in Haida culture.

“We need more traditional ceremony” says Reannah Ridley,

age 15. Also 15, Kuuyas Collison-Robertson shares: “I hope to see

more traditional food gathering, Haida art courses, Haida song

& dance practices, trips to traditional and sacred areas of Haida

Gwaii, and hopefully just anything to do with Haida culture! I love

doing cultural activities and so if more of those were around, it

would be pretty awesome!”

“We should go on more kayak trips! Paddle to a nearby island and

camp,” says 15 year old Cenita Sankey. Greta Romas, age 18, adds:

“Our communities could really benefit from getting year-long solar

Claire Swain (HlGaagilda Skidegate), age 12, making jam from handpicked

berries and rhubarb.

by Julia Weder

Claire Swain's basket, hand-woven with cedar bark.

powered greenhouses. We could be much more self-sustainable

and green, while also bringing the community together through

gardening.”

Gaadgaas Erika Stocker, the south end’s Local Food Pantry Coordinator,

has worked extensively in and around Sk’aadgaa Naay

Elementary in HlGaagilda Skidegate. “Everyone I talk to in the

school—students, teachers, parents—want to get out more onto

the land. It’s so nourishing for our spirits, bodies, minds.” There are

barriers, however, as Erika points out. “Transportation is a huge

cost. A bus for two days can cost a thousand dollars.” Together with

other community organizations, HGKN is finding ways to address

that issue and allow for more accessible shared transportation.

Looking into 2021, HGKN aims to continue offering projects for

youth, but also to build capacity among youth to lead projects

themselves. Projects related to Haida art and dance, digital storytelling

and filmmaking, and food security are in the works.

Overall, young people have made it clear that their collective vision

for a strong future is to forge deep, personal, and universally accessible

relationships with land and culture. Their ideas and energy

will help shape the future of Haida Gwaii.

Share your youth action ideas via the Hiit'aGan.iina Kuuyas

Naay Skidegate Youth Centre Instagram @skidegateyc or

Facebook Page (Hiit'aGan.iina Kuuyas Naay - Skidegate

Youth Centre) or email julia.weder@skidegatehc.ca.

A Naturalist’s Almanac:

Geese in the Meadow

The fall winds are blowing and the geese are on the move.

Over a thousand Cackling Geese, those small Canada’s,

landed in a field recently, brought down by the fierce

southeasters that had sprung from the vast ocean. Despite

their dainty size, they all rose in a fright when a plane

landed nearby. The birds circled in a noisy panic for ten

minutes or more before they settled down again. They

didn’t want to leave - the wind was against them and they

hadn’t quite finished eating.

There are many populations of Canada Geese; the more

we observe their comings and goings, the more we realise

that the ones who land here would die if they couldn’t

drop in. It is a welcome rest stop for them on the stormy

Pacific Flyway. However, where once we had just ‘Canada

Geese’ landing, we have learned that there are different

populations - Aleutian, Cackling, Dusky, Richardson’s,

Lesser, and the large Common (Western) Canada Geese

also land here. It’s interesting.

By Margo Hearne

Our own Haida Gwaii population is the mid-sized Dusky.

They nest in the muskeg bogs or on islets near fresh water,

and spend their lives here. They are probably an island

special. As someone once explained to me, the Duskies

that nest here have a shorter wingspan to enable flying

through the forest. This is not known for certain — no

Aleutian Cackling Geese

Dusky Canada Geese

specific studies have ever been done to prove it — but we

do know that they are joined almost every spring and fall

by the other populations that migrate through.

It’s fun to try separating one Canada Goose population

from another. The local Dusky is about thirty-eight inches

long, and it’s a useful ‘comparison’ bird for size and colour.

The Aleutian is only twenty-seven inches long, and the

Cackling is twenty-five. There’s a ten inch difference

between them — a lot in bird size. All three populations

have dark fronts.

The Richardson’s is also a small goose, ringing in at

twenty-seven inches, but is much paler than the previous

three. It’s more of a Prairie bird that migrates through

central Canada, although there have been occasional

sightings on Haida Gwaii. Then there’s the Lesser and the

Common, and this is where it gets tricky. The Lesser is

thirty-six inches long, only a couple of inches shorter than

our local Dusky, but has a very pale breast in contrast to

the darker island bird. But as David Allen Sibley writes

in his Guide to Birds, “the Lesser averages smaller and

darker to the west.” So just when we thought we had it all

worked out, the geese throw us a blinder. But that’s okay;

just seeing all those wild geese coming and going from

here is very special.


Goodbye 2020

Have you ever said, “Stop the world, I want to get off?”

This little catch phrase has perhaps never applied so

aptly to a time as it has to this year. In 2020, the world

really did stop. Nobody alive right now has experienced

such a worldwide shutdown.

When our world came to a halt, we lost our confidences,

our safety, our surety. The darkness of that loss shed a

light on all that we had taken for granted, and many

of us began to realize that those things we took for

granted were in some ways the very things that have

now brought us to our knees. Aside from essential

services, our economy slowed to a crawl. No matter

who or where you were in the world, nobody was immune

to the effects. In this year of immense struggle

and contradiction, it has become clear how very alone

and yet connected we all are to one another. And as

the world slowed, we were given the space and time to

review the system of which we are a part.

In isolation from each other, we realized we would

have no choice but to look inward, both as individuals

and as a collective called humanity. The economic

and social consequences faced by many this year have

shone a light on the chaos of the information age, and

the difficulty of finding any clear answers for anything.

Some of us are fortunate enough to still move around,

find places of refuge and safety. But many are far less

fortunate, stuck in places of exposure with no way to

protect themselves. The inequalities of our social world

are more clearly visible than ever, as highlighted by

the Black Lives Matter rallies and the many ensuing

conversations about systemic racism all over the world.

All of this is fodder for reviewing the state of our world.

Turning inward has been tough. The pandemic has

wreaked havoc on our psyches. People walk through

these days filled with conflicting emotions - stunned,

scared, helpless, mistrustful, suspicious, and also feelings

of relief, gratitude, peace, and love. It has brought

A Turning Point

By Tracy Gilson

out our very best and our very worst. It has united and

divided. It has killed and healed. It has created shields

of ignorance and waves of reality washing over us,

impossible to ignore.

Much in the same way that a funeral brings about

incredible moments of beauty that would not exist

without the loss, this year has been filled with the contradictions

of sadness and beauty. It is in these moments

that we can bring forgiveness, empathy, compassion,

and a reminder that time is precious. In times of great

loss, we are reminded of what is important. So, what

is important? What do I, or we as a collective, want to

leave behind as this year 2020 comes to an end? Of the

many struggles 2020 has brought to us, which ones are

going to lead us in a positive direction for the planet

and its inhabitants? One thing that is very obvious to

some, but not at all to many, is that many of the old

ways are coming to an end, and we must work to create

a better new reality.

There are a lot of things I would like to say goodbye

to as 2020 comes to a close. For example, closed communications

and radio silence when we reach out to

others in any situation. What I would like to see is

healthy transparency, honesty, integrity, kindness, and

compassion become more mainstream. Although we

have seen this happen on some levels, I feel we need

to bring more thought to it. If we want these things,

we must be willing to deal with the conflict or discomfort

that comes with it. This disconnect creates

greater divides, and when people don’t feel connected

it paves the way for all sorts of undesirable traits that

create multi-generational problems. Though conflict

might be uncomfortable and draining, it can also be a

way of paving the road to understanding each other’s

differences, and moving forward to being healthier

and happier people creating a healthier and happier

future for the planet.

PC: Tracy Gilson

Word on the Street

I ventured out to a variety of locations, asking people from every community of

Haida Gwaii about the positives and negatives of 2020. My two questions were:

1. What would you like to say goodbye to in 2020?

2. What was a positive that you saw come out of 2020?

Mike Hennigan – Daajing Giids Queen Charlotte

- An end to human greed.

+ There is a possibility we just might do that if enough change happens.

Norm Wagner

Norm Wagner – Daajing Giids Queen Charlotte

- The election and all of the negativity. People criticizing each other and not

cooperating with each other. When things get bad, that’s when we need to

cooperate more than anything.

+ The fact that Haida Gwaiians got to enjoy the islands all to themselves. Not

having to cater to visitors meant we got to reconnect with Haida Gwaii, enjoy

the peace and quiet.

Lori Wiedman – Daajing Giids Queen Charlotte

- The weather of 2020, it’s been March since March!

+ The way the communities of Haida Gwaii have come together, which

will hopefully continue. Also, the sounds of the many birds of our islands

have been memorable.

Ken Edgars, Hereditary Chief – Gaw Tlagee Old

Massett – Needan Gawee Naden Harbour

- Goodbye to COVID

+ Everyone started to pay more attention to this serious disease that is happening

and paying more respect to each other.

Haelie Wilhelm – Gamadiis Port Clements

- Say goodbye to the virus, I am done with it.

+ A lot of sense of community, people coming together, even people that hadn’t

spoken for years.

Ken Edgars


Eugene Davidson – Gaw Tlagee Old Massett

- Not too sure, but goodbye to 2020 on the whole.

+ About the best thing was hanging out with family more. Also, how everyone

helped each other get through the year; that was probably the greatest positive.

We had kind of lost that, and now people have really started helping with food

and whatever they can.

Claudette Lavoie – Tll.aal Tlell

- Definitely say goodbye to COVID.

+ The good has been the realization of what is really important – family and

behaving in safer ways with the realization that it is a world pandemic. As a

full time teacher, I purchased a medical grade HEPA filter for my classroom

to keep myself and my students safe.

Guilio Piccioli

Guilio Piccioli – Daajing Giids Queen Charlotte

- Coronavirus... but we cannot say goodbye to it yet. It is going to be part of

next year, and with that comes the realization that we are not in charge, which

means letting go and going with the flow.

+ Because of our privileged place geographically and medically (and some

luck), we have been able to experience the many gifts of the pandemic, like the

gift of learning to let go, and practice this every day. Also being able to look at

what is in front of you in a more creative way. Another real gift that has come

is space. The world stopped, and that was a gift. I got to stop, spend time with

my children, have breakfast with my wife. I don’t want to go back to the way

things were before.

Aaron Southcott – Gamadiis Port Clements

- Goodbye to Trump

+ Greater cooperation within the political parties of Canada to help fight

COVID, and more community happening on a bigger scale across Canada.

Brock Storry

Brock Storry – Tll.aal Tlell

- Just the confusion and the unknown – goodbye to the unknown. It hit us

pretty hard.

+ This year brought people closer together in a way. It’s got people thankful for

what they have, and thankful for their community. We have all come through

fairly well and we are still doing it.

Gregory Williams – HlGaagilda Skidegate

- Coronavirus

+ That people here got to enjoy the island without the tourists (even though

it makes up 75% of my tattooing business). That the CHN really came together,

and with great leadership helped the communities, protected the

islands, and made a good firm stand to protect everyone over and above

the provincial recommendations.

Tracy Marrs - Gamadiis Port Clements

- Goodbye to COVID

+ New grandchild coming! Also, the community helping, specifically the Port

Rec Commission helping people to come together with food. They fed the seniors

and did a free drive through burger stand just to help people connect a bit.

Claire Hooper – Daajing Giids Queen Charlotte

- -Goodbye to Coronavirus and I don’t like the Fall because the leaves fall off

the trees, and I like them.

+ The care ninjas that anonymously surprised people with gifts and my new

pink mask!

Claire Hooper

Cheryl Bennett – Gamadiis Port Clements

- Coronavirus

+ Walking a lot more... Walked the beached more because of the isolation requirements,

found various great walks to do close to home.

Tracy Marrs (L) and

Cheryl Bennett

Merewyn Nicol – Gamadiis Port Clements

- Goodbye to COVID

+ Figuring out that we can work from home. COVID has increased valuable

family time.


Bevan Nicol – Gamadiis Port Clements

- Goodbye to COVID and pollution.

+ The opportunity to participate in new and different opportunities online,

such as starting online classes at school and home for the Brazilian martial art

of jujitsu. These types of classes were never offered before COVID.

Bevan Nicol

Mindset Matters - Friends

By Jane Langton

Travis Glasman – K’il Kun Sandspit

- Goodbye to people taking exception to what one another say and reacting

based on an assumption of their motives or values, rather than asking for

clarification about the intention and meaning behind said words.

+ Hope that this might bridge the gap in our shared understanding, to sustain

this unprecedented level of engagement we are seeing, and the collective

reflection of 2020.

Gin Kampen - Daajing Giids Queen Charlotte

- Goodbye to Coronavirus and the separation that has come with it. Community

and connection are so important!

+ Building connections in small groups in different ways, which facilitated an

interesting way of getting to know people differently. Connection has often been

better this way because of the intimacy of small gatherings. There was more

incentive to be in touch with family in Winnipeg, and friends across Canada

by mindfully reaching out in new ways using technology, also writing letters

and sending care packages.

Gin Kampen

If nothing else, 2020 has given us a review, and the realization that we need to do things differently. Hopefully, this will be

a turning point for a new and better world.

I feel this is best summed up by a quote from Sonya Renee Taylor: “We will not go back to normal. Normal never was.

Our pre-corona existence was not normal other than we normalized greed, inequity, exhaustion, depletion, extraction,

disconnection, confusion, rage, hoarding, hate, and lack. We should not long to return, my friends. We are being given the

opportunity to stitch a new garment. One that fits all of humanity and nature.”

Nine years ago, a year after my Mum had passed, I

met I woman who I felt would be a friend of mine for

the rest of my life. You see, we are both English, we

both “get” each other, and we both have a weird and

sarcastic sense of humour. In some ways she felt like

my Mum reincarnated. I was taking a course at the

time, and needed to have participants in the classroom

setting. My new friend attended every single one of

them! It had been a long time since I’d felt the presence

of someone solid in my life, someone who would be

there for me no matter what. One day as we texted

back and forth I said, “I’m so grateful to have you as my

best friend.” I remember her reply… “Yes, I really love

having great friends in my life.” I laugh about it now.

At the time I absolutely got that she didn’t see me as a

best friend; I think she needed more time to get to that

place, but it didn’t matter to me. What was important

for me was how I felt with her in my life. You see, my

friends are so valuable for me. They are my family that

I’ve chosen… as the saying goes. I believe that we

can have many incredibly good friends, but each one

offers a unique way of being or a specific expression of

our personality. I also feel very privileged to have the

friends I do in my life, and while I don’t always feed the

fire of our friendship I hope they know I will always be

there for them.

Twenty years ago I started a group called The Daring

Divas. We were a group of women who got together

once a month to do something we’d never done before,

or something we’d never had the courage for but

always wanted to do. Each month we would pick an

adventure, and most of us were able to make it to each

event. For the most part, those who participated were

my bestest of friends. My weird and wonderful and

beautiful friends. The best part was how much fun we

all had together. It was like each one represented part

of my personality, and while we didn’t always agree

on everything we definitely did our best to encourage

each other, especially when it was time for one of us to

face a fear.

I had the chance to meet up with two of my bestest of

friends recently. One was moving across the country

for the very first time, and the other I just met for a

quick dinner. I hadn’t seen either of them in over a

year. It was quite the coincidence meeting my friend

who is moving across the country, as his adventure

was very last minute and so was our meeting. How

serendipitous! I don’t know when I will see him again,

but we will continue our telephone conversations

once a week as we’ve done for the last four years. And

because we do continue to keep in touch whether near

or far, it felt like we were having our usual meet-up.

When we said our goodbyes it felt really good. In other

words, I wasn’t sad, as I knew we’d be chatting again

soon.

I often feel like life is overwhelming and busy. There

have been far too many days recently when I’d like

to hide under the covers and enjoy only my own

company, but I sure am grateful for the friendships I

have. I hope those of you I am fortunate to have in my

life know how important you are.

By the way, my best friend at the beginning of this story

sent me a text about a year later with a “BFF” at the end.

I remember having a good happy cry when I saw that.

To this day I still remind her how she was slow to get on

board, but we have quite a laugh about it!


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All Things Music:

House to House / Bexley Quinn Kaeon

By Jamie McDonald

“My style comes from the skater scene from the early

2000’s with hints of goth and Japanese Visual Kei.”

– Bexley Quinn Kaeon

The Haida Gwaii Coffeehouse got a Covid-19 makeover!

Indeed, the Coffeehouse and the Haida Gwaii Radio Society,

two groups that support local musicians, have initiated a collaboration

to offer the regular monthly coffeehouses online,

calling this ongoing event the House to House Open Mic. The

format will be the same as the previously held Coffeehouse

events, with the first half being open mic - any performer,

amateur or professional, can submit a piece (music, jokes,

spoken word, etc) of up to 7 minutes, in advance of the event

and in digital format, by uploading it to the House2House

dropbox (see web address below). The second half of the

event features a local musician. Both parts last about 40

minutes, and will be hosted on an online platform called

Twitch. Events take place on the 3rd Friday of each month,

and although feature performances will be posted on the

Cedar House Sessions YouTube channel, open mic performances

will only be aired once, during the event. So you’ve

got to be there or be square! Information about featured

artists will be available on the Haida Gwaii Coffeehouse

Facebook page.

The first Coffeehouse of the season took place on October

16th and featured Bexley Quinn Kaeon. I interviewed Bexley

over the phone the week before her performance. Bexley,

born and raised in Skidegate, started playing music in

2000, and has been playing music on island ever since, with

a mixture of styles including grunge, metal, and punk. Her

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music is expressed through personal creations, some covers,

and collaborations with other musicians. “Nirvana got me

into playing music (the Never Mind album specifically). I like

to write music with 80s new wave vibes, disco baselines... an

amalgamation of what I’m listening to at the time”. When

I asked Bexley what themes inspire her songs, she said she

likes to express whatever she is feeling at the time in a way

that isn’t too straightforward, so that others can interpret the

song for themselves, and feel whatever comes up for them.

As well as performing solo, Bexley plays in a band called

BAEthoven.“I like writing the songs and presenting the demo

to the other members of the band, and asking them to play

it”. With two of the band members out of commission, that

collaboration is on hold. Bexley is currently working on an

Emo Rap album, and a punk pop easy core musical project

with Quentin Brown from Masset. You can find Bexley’s

music on the Cedar House Sessions YouTube channel, on

SoundCloud, and through her Tik Tok videos.

Next House to House Open Mic is on November 20th

featuring Rusty Mould and the Sugar Agates (Seb, Jay,

Marcus and Finn). For more details, check out the

Haida Gwaii Coffeehouse or the Haida Gwaii Radio

Society Facebook pages. Video submissions (max 7

minutes) can be loaded to https://www.dropbox.com/

request/2akngcmH3r6rIgJMCWoh. For more information,

email House2HouseBox@gmail.com.


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The directive of this local food initiative, as read by Jisgang, states that, “Over the next year, a team of food enthusiasts

would like to undertake a community engagement process to create an all-island strategy for the future of food on

Haida Gwaii. The HG Food and Water Strategy will begin by listening to the youth, elders, knowledge keepers, farmers,

and processors from the islands. Haida citizens and citizens of Haida Gwaii will also have an opportunity to voice their

vision of a food-secure island. This is the beginning of a critical process, and there’s a lot more engagement coming.”

Webinar dates to watch for: Nov 17 th Youth Food Ignited and Dec 9 th when we hear from elders around the island.

Check CHN FB page for links and details.

This past September, the Council of the Haida Nation (CHN) presented an online webinar called Haida Gwaii Food Independence

(HGFI). Hosted by the ever gracious Jisgang Nika Collison, this event was documented by the delightfully

talented Live Graphic Recording artist Kara Sievewright, and now shared here with you, dear reader. Folks from both

on and off Haida Gwaii listened to and commented on a conversation that featured HGFI local food champions Jaada

Margaret Edgars, St’aay Taaw.waay Carla Russ, Gaadgaas Erika Stocker, Naajuuaa Michelle McDonald, Shelly Crack, and

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1-800-663-2388

Skidegate Office

226 Front Street

1-877-559-8883

We are all here to support each other

As we approach the end of 2020, I’m sure many of us

are reflecting on this unexpected year, a year that saw

our usual routines and expectations completely upended

by the COVID-19 pandemic. Eight months since

the emergency hit Canada in mid-March, we are all now

used to formerly-strange concepts like wearing masks

in public, staying a couple of metres away from other

people, and forgoing any events or gatherings. Obviously,

the new reality has had a huge effect on every aspect of

life, from our mental and physical health to our incomes.

We know a lot of people are worried about money, about

child care, and about taking care of the vulnerable elders

in our communities.

Here at the Gwaii Trust, the pandemic and

its effects have been consuming our attention since

March. Working remotely and holding virtual meetings,

our board of directors and staff moved immediately

to create a COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund at

the start of the crisis. As of October, this new fund

had distributed almost $800,000 to non-profit

organizations and local governments on Haida Gwaii.

We’ve been beyond impressed with the way applicants

have put forward innovative ways to support each other

and our communities, and at how these projects have

brought people together in the spirit of collaboration.

For example, the Haida Gwaii Recreation commission

is organizing winter activities for isolated seniors and

elders, Old Massett Village Council is organizing harvests

of deer meat to be shared in the community, and the Local

Food to School program has been taking care of school

greenhouses and providing food hampers to families. The

Queen Charlotte and Skidegate fire departments are

purchasing COVID-19 personal protective equipment for

their volunteers. The Council of the Haida Nation is

providing iPads to elders, while Old Massett and Masset

both got garden projects going over the summer season.

As part of our COVID response, we also created a

new Haida Gwaii Staycation grant, aimed at encouraging

islanders to enjoy local accommodations and tours. Since

late summer we’ve approved more than 100 applications,

giving locals up to $250 each to spend on tourism

businesses like accommodation, gear rental and fishing

charters. With the pandemic forcing us all to stay on-island

and cancelling the 2020 tourist season, the Staycation

grant allows us to explore adventures right here in our

backyard, while at the same time bringing just over

$50,000, so far, to local tourism businesses.

Christmas is coming and it certainly looks like this

holiday season will be an unusual one. Already, islanders are

planning creative, COVID-safe ways of holding traditional

events like craft sales and Christmas markets. As in past

years, our Winter Holiday grant provides $11,000 to each

Gwaii Trust community. The deadline for local government

to apply for this grant is December 1, and applications must

be received at least one month before events or projects

begin. Our website has full details.

From all of us at the Gwaii Trust, our warmest

wishes for this holiday season and the new year ahead. We

will get through this, together.

THE SMALL TOWN WITH BIG CHARM

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL!

UPCOMING REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGS*

• November 16 th

• December 7 th & 21 st

* Please note: To abide by the Provincial Health Order, Council Chambers has a max capacity of 11

(including Staff, Council Members, and attending Members of the Public). Face masks are required if 6ft

distancing cannot be maintained between attendees.

During the COVID-19 Pandemic:

Stay Home, Wash Your Hands, Save Lives.

VILLAGE OF PORT CLEMENTS

35 Cedar Ave. West, PO Box 198 • Tues-Fri 9:30am-1pm

250-557-4295 • Need an after hours appointment? Please don’t

hesitate to call or email us. For any after hours public works

emergencies, call 250-557-4272

Thoughts from

Across the Pond...

"Consumer spending is chatty. It likes to

go out, have face-to-face contact, and it

loves mingling... Coronavirus loves that too

because corona needs us in order to hurt

us. The virus enlists us to infect others. Our

breathing does its dirty work. It makes us

complicit as it jumps from the sick to the

healthy. We are assassins for the virus, yet

we are also saviours of the economy. Saviour

or assassin, take your pick. The paradox of

the pandemic has an unforgiving logic."

- David McWilliams, The Irish Times, July 25

2020 / Submitted by Margo Hearne, Masset

www.portclements.ca • office@portclements.ca


Holiday Sense and

Centsibilities

By Manzanita Snow

Some great holiday season stress reducers, money

savers, and life-enjoyers could include slowing

down and doing less, asking for help, starting and

finishing that book you’ve been meaning to read,

minimizing the “glitz,” getting outside and picking a

few cranberries and making some cranberry sauce,

or taking a slow drive around your community to

check out the seasonal lights.

The additional ideas on the next page can be useful,

timely, and good for a laugh. Maybe try one or two

and have some fun good old-fashioned fun!

Plan an, “all day in

your pajamas” day

Decorate a food tree

out in the wild

(suet, dried fruit, evergreen cones smeared with

peanut butter then rolled in birdseed / away from

homes so bears aren’t attracted)

Have dinner at the beach with your

safe six

As we approach the time of celebration this year,

many of us may wonder just how we can look

forward to it. So many social barriers stand in

our paths, as well as financial stresses and family

challenges.

One thing we can do is let go. Let go of overwhelming

holiday obligations and expectations, and instead

choose more moments to just relax, breathe,

deepen our connections with family and friends (if

in person, of course, COVID-19 compliant), and be

grateful for what we have.

Make homemade gifts

Happy low stress and don’t break the bank holidays to all!


“Sure, we go to collect our Labrador tea and cranberries,

but many of us overlook its true importance.”

this is the sundew plant, a unique and strange plant whose

sticky appendages trap insects, which the plant then eats.

The Importance of Wetlands

I’ve never understood why everyone doesn’t love the bog

like I do. A few years ago, my dog Pongi and I had a tent and

kayak at a creek in a bog outside of Port Clements. I lived

there for the summer and enjoyed it fully. A friend came to

the islands that summer, and we hung out once in a while,

enjoying the rainforest and ocean. I was excited to show her

my bog spot, telling her she had to wear her rubber boots.

Halfway along the trail, she became angry and said, “Why

the #@%* would you have a spot in the bog?” I was so upset,

I stopped in my tracks, turned around and said, “We’re going

back.” She would never see my special bog spot.

The bog is out there, though we may not often think about

it. Sure, we go to collect our Labrador tea and cranberries,

but many of us overlook its true importance.

By Lori Macfarlane

There are five types of wetlands – bogs, marshes, swamps,

shallow water wetlands, and fens. A bog is a wetland with

little water movement, and is characterized by acidic, peatrich

soil and partly decayed organic matter. This unique

habitat is home to rare plants, birds, fish, and animals, and

has a profound effect on our health by improving water and

air quality. Bogs have also given us ingredients for healing

ourselves, such as Labrador tea for breathing conditions and

other medical ailments.

Wetlands (including bogs) provide natural water filtration

for ten percent of the earth’s fresh water, and with the slow

seepage of water, they also help to prevent flooding. The

acidic nutrient conditions of wetlands have led to the evolution

of adaptive plant and animal species. One example of

Bogs are some of the most ecologically diverse ecosystems

on the planet, providing habitat for thousands of species.

Bogs also help to regulate climate change as they accumulate

nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, carbon

and sulphur.

Because so little is known about the importance of our

peat bogs worldwide, they are under threat from climate

change, population growth, land use, draining, and lack

of awareness. One quarter of the earth’s existing wetlands

are within Canada. If you would like to know more about

why it’s important to save our wetlands, have a look at

the Canadian Wildlife Federation website (cwf-fcf.org).

Sundew

Pongi in the kayak

Boots in a beautiful bog


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ongoing supports available to local Haida Gwaii businesses

during this challenging time. From tips from partner

organizations to free business workshops, these newsletters

deliver timely information to help you navigate your business

through the winter.

Shop Local

holiday

gift guide

Sign up at mieds.ca for more information

Now is the time to enroll in the Love Haida Gwaii program!

Normally, this amazing resource requires a one-time $100 fee

to access for professional writing and photography of your

business, but now it is FREE. If you already have a profile,

please go through it and update your listing - are you branching

out into a new online store? New store hours? New Instagram

account? Let us know!

Contact Jennifer Rutt at jenrutt@gohaidagwaii.ca for changes.

lovenorthernbc.com/community/haida-gwaii/

SUPPORT LOCAL BC GIFT CARD INITIATIVE

To purchase gift cards, simply go to 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. When someone purchases a

minimum of $25 or more from any Love Northern BC business, they will receive

a one-time $25 bonus credit to buy another gift certificate from a Love Northern

BC business on SupportLocalBC.com

No longer just a buzz phrase, “Shop Local” has never been as

important a contribution to Haida Gwaii’s economy as it is right

now. People are really starting to ‘get it.’ Spend money at a local

shop…and that shop, many of which sell products that are locally

made or created using locally-sourced ingredients and some of those

shops employ local people…and those local people pay local taxes

and buy more local products! Round and round it goes. No matter

how small the investment, every dollar we spend is not just a matter

of helping our island economy to function, it is a matter of survival.

This year’s gift guide features products from eleven different retail

and artisan businesses. From cozy shawls, warm sweaters, top quality

tools and one-of-a-kind locally crafted art and jewelry to super fun and

functional stocking stuffers, you’re bound to check off a few names on

your gift list!

Keep in mind these items are sold “first come, first served,” so be sure

to get these treasures while they last!

MIEDS is working to keep the Haida Gwaii business community informed.

If you would like to hear from us or have your business added to the newsletter list,

please email admin@mieds.ca


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something special and unique. Varied prices that will fit any budget. -Funk It!

2. Wool – Colourburst merino/acrylic blend $23.99. Patons Kroy Socks wool/nylon blend $8.99.

For all you knitters out there, we are fully stocked with wool for the season! -Charlisle Clothiers

3. Sterling Silver Jewelry – designed and engraved by local artisan jeweller Laura Dutheil. Sleeping Beauty pendant $125.

Mussel, moon snail, and sand dune engraved ear cuffs $65-$125. Bull kelp hairpiece $125. -Tidal Zone Silver Studio

4. Ceramic Hanging Planter – finished with cotton rope, and a wooden ring. $66 (plus PST) -Sunfish Studios

5. Weighted Blanket – Proven to help improve a deep night’s sleep, help with anxiety and insomnia.

Filled with glass beads and comes with a removable cotton outer shell. Starting at $169 -Funk It!

6. Reversible Fashion Capes – by Haida artist, Roger Smith. Various colours. One size fits all. $49.99 to 59.99 -North Coast Supply

7. Self Care Products – an amazing variety of products for your self care routine or a gift for someone who deserves some pampering this

holiday season. Find some relaxation in our Spa section! Varied prices that will fit any budget. -Funk It!

1. Outdoor Edge Knives and Tools – for hunting and the outdoors, functional designs are combined with the finest steels. Wild Pak eight-piece

field-to-freezer game processing set. $89.99 RazorLite 3.5” knife, comes with replacement blades. $59.99 -Tlell River Fly and Tackle

2. Stanfield’s Heritage Sweaters – the new style for 2020 features a hoodie! Warm and durable with a Haida Gwaii logo.

$149.99 -Charlisle Clothiers

3. Yeti LoadOut GoBox – built to stand up to the demands of the outdoors, waterproof gear case and organizer. Your gear garage on the go!

$329.99 -Tlell River Fly and Tackle

4. Drinkware that says, “Home” – Haida design travel and coffee mugs. $21.99/$24.99 -North Coast Supply

5.One-of-a-Kind Gifts – from local artist Tara Emary. Hand painted, custom portraits and/or landscape commissions

$1.50/sq inch + supplies. Art lesson gift certificates $35/1.5 hours + supplies. -Tara Emary

6. David Roberts Delicious Treats – only the freshest product processed with the finest ingredients.

Butter Toffee Popcorn with Nuts or Honey Glazed Peanuts $12.99 -North Coast Supply

7. Blankets/Throws – “Value in the Tree” and “Watchmen” designs, as created by Rose Russ. $74 each -Longhouse Gift Shop

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1. Soapopular Alcohol-Free Hand Sanitizer – Trusted and now for sale from HlGaagilda Skidegate massage therapist, Kim Goetzinger!

Widely used by medical professionals and is approved and recommended by Health Canada.

10ml $4.50, 250ml $11 and 550ml $16. Larger sizes and wall mounts are also available. – Kim Goetzinger

2. Wilton Holiday Sprinkles – the perfect stocking stuffer for that cookie or cake making enthusiast! There are lots of

items in stock for Christmas baking! $11.99 -Charlisle Clothiers

3. Simms Fishing Products – maximum warmth for any condition. Thermal socks. $34.95-$54.99 Windbloc Half Finger Glove. $44.95

Headwaters Foldover Mitt. $39.95 -Tlell River Fly and Tackle

1. Decorated Christmas Wreaths - custom and made-to-order, in cedar, holly or spruce.

Prices range from $60 up depending on size and desired decorations. - Queen Charlotte Flowers

2. Super Cozy Slippers – these bunny slippers (or many like them) are sure to make your loved one smile! $34.99

Check out our wide selection of ladies’ men’s and kids’ footwear for the cooler season. -Charlisle Clothiers

3. Throw Pillows – Two styles to choose from, “Value in the Tree Standing” and “Watchmen.”

Designs by Rose Russ. $45 each -Longhouse Gift Shop

4. Kid’s Hoodies – Hoodies kids love! Various designs, cozy, well made and warm. $49 -Longhouse Gift Shop

4. Gourmet Village Hot Chocolate – Hot Chocolate is the perfect gift to share and enjoy. Rich, creamy, warming, enjoy a mug

around the fire, after a walk in the country, anytime is the right time. $1.69 each -North Coast Supply

5. Spirit Beads – for crafting and regalia. Glass (in a variety of colours), copper and silver strands.

$33 each -Longhouse Gift Shop

5. Josh Davidsons Artwork – an incredible selection of framed prints $40, exquisitely painted feathers $100, 16” x 24” painted canvas originals

$250 and up, 16” or 20” blank drums $250/$300, Commissioned painted drums, 16” or 20” $500 and up. -Josh Davidsons Artwork

6. Yeti Stainless Steel Drinkware – designed for life in the wild. 36oz Rambler with shatter-resistant chug cap, for gulps on the go.

$64.99 Tumblers. $39.99 -$44.99 Colster can insulator. $34.99 -Tlell River Fly and Tackle

6. Men's and Women's Smartwool Socks - give the gift of warm, cozy feet! Merino Wool socks that are durable,

warm, and fit perfectly! Starting at $19 -Funk It!


7. Jewelry for Everyone – a wide selection of silver, copper, and argillite jewelry, many of which are made by local artists.

Priced for every budget. -Longhouse Gift Shop



Shop Local

holiday gift guide

Business Directory

Charlisle Clothiers has unique gift ideas for the whole family. Men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing and shoes. Notions, kitchen and house wares, bed and bath,

art supplies and more! Charlisle has been serving all Island communities since 1971. We are grateful to everyone for their continued support and understanding

throughout the pandemic. Our current hours are Wed to Sat 12-5pm. Our Xmas Open House is on Sun, Dec 13th from 1-5pm. Located at 104 Causeway, Daajing Giids

Queen Charlotte. 250-559-8444

Funk It! carries products for every room in and outside the house along with affordable gifts for everyone. Check out their stunning displays of furniture, lighting,

home décor, Sid Dickens tiles, locally crafted jewelry, pottery, quality consignment clothing, gardening supplies and more! Regular hours (until December) are

Wed-Sat 11-4. Dec 2nd-23rd Wed-Sat 11-5pm, Dec 24th, Christmas Eve 11-4. Closed Dec 25-Jan 2. Located at 3208 Wharf Street in Daajing Giids Queen Charlotte.

250-559-4753 or funkit@qcislands.net

Josh Davidsons Artwork features the creations of full-time Haida artist Josh Davidson who resides in Masset. From painted feathers, framed prints, original canvas to

handmade blank or painted drums, Josh has a wide variety of beautiful works to choose from and all at affordable prices. For more information call 250-626-9271,

email joshrodneydavidson@gmail.com or message via Facebook/Josh Davidsons Artwork

Kim Goetzinger Massage Therapy Clinic provides hands-on treatment that will get you moving and keep you healthy. Gift certificates are available. Kim is now also the

island’s source for Soapopular Hand Sanitizer. Call or text 250-637-1685 or email massagetherapy@haidagwaii.net

Longhouse Gift Shop has all kinds of unique gifts including a wide selection of Haida Gwaii branded clothing. Drop by and say hello, keep an eye on their Facebook

page for new stock and in-store specials and check out their new online store at www.longhousegiftshop.com. Open Mon-Sat 10-5:30. Holiday hours: Dec. 24th open

10-5, Closed Dec. 25th, 26th and New Year’s Day. Located at 107 Front. Street, HlGaagilda Skidegate. 250-559-8013

North Coast Supply Happy Holidays from North Coast Supply Co. Ltd, your local Home Hardware Dealer Store and Source Dealer Store. For hardware, paint, tools, housewares,

small and large appliances, giftware, toys & home entertainment centre. Open Monday to Saturday 8:30am to 5pm. We are Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day,

and New Years Day. Located on Main St. in Masset. 250 626 5559 or northcoastmasset@gmail.com

Queen Charlotte Flowers grows and sells floral arrangements and bouquets (Summer through to Christmas, and Valentine’s Day), from the heart of Daajing Giids Queen

Charlotte. Gift Cards are also available. We are open 7 days a week. To order, call 778-645-4921, reach out to us on social media: Instagram: @queencharlotteflowers or

Facebook: Queen Charlotte Flowers or visit our website at www.queencharlotteflowers.com

Sunfish Studio is a small-batch ceramics studio based in K'il Kun Sandspit, run by potter Amber Faktor. With a fondness for functionality, pots echo the calm,

mindful, and deliberate pace of island life by incorporating natural colours and textures. Available at Daajing Giids Queen Charlotte’s Funk It!, the Gather Winter

Market Dec 6, and online at www.sunfishstudiosandspit.com. Pickup at our studio or island shipping (flat rate) is available. Call 250-640-4289 or email amber@

sunfishstudiosandspit.com

Tara Emary’s Unique Gifts are one-of-a kind! Who says portraits and landscapes can’t be quirky and unique? No medium is off the table if it works to bring the

energy to a piece of work. Paintings: $1.50/sq inch + supplies. Gift certificates for 1:1 lessons are also available at $35/1.5hrs + supplies. For more information call

or text 250 572-3595.

Tidal Zone Silver Studio features the handcrafted works of Daajing Giids Queen Charlotte local artisan jeweller Laura Dutheil. Her sterling silver engravings of sea life

and local, natural imagery are available on rings, earrings, ear cuffs, charms, bracelets, hairpieces, and pendants. For scheduled appointments call 778-260-0434, email

tidalzonesilverstudio@gmail.com or view her collection on Facebook/Tidal Zone Silver Studio.

Tlell River Fly and Tackle carries a wide variety of products for fishing, hunting, woodworking, and outdoor adventuring as well as beautiful, local photos and

handcrafts. Check FB or Google for their regular and extended holiday shopping hours. Located in Tll.aal Tlell, just north of Richardson Ranch. 250-557-2030

or tlell_islander@yahoo.ca

Facebook Love Haida Gwaii Instagram

COLOUR, COMMENT AND WIN! Open to anyone. Have fun colouring this adorable, holiday critters cartoon drawn by talented local artist

Lori Macfarlane and send it to us along with answers to the following two questions: What do you like about Haida Gwaii Trader? And,

What do you think Haida Gwaii Trader can do better? Your submission will be entered into a draw to win a $50 gift certificate to a business

of your choice! Send us your submission along with your name, phone number and email address to: info@haidagwaiitrader.com or

mail to PO Box 222, Port Clements, BC V0T 1R0. Must be received no later than December 18th/20. Draw will be announced on the HGT

Facebook page on Dec. 21st/20. We look forward to hearing from you!


Support your local Haida Gwaii businesses

celebrating local

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250-640-4289 Amber’s Spa GAMADIIS believes LLNAGAAY everyone deserves a little pampering now 250-557-4331

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sunfishstudiosandspit@gmail.com A relaxing PORT massage, CLEMENTS a soothing facial or pretty manicure bayviewm@qcislands.net

or pedicure can

lift your spirits when you need a pick-me-up.

Amber’s Spa has developed a regular clientele as its services become better

known through promotions of the business by the Love Haida Gwaii

program.

Reflecting the essence of the rugged, coastal environment Recently, Amber Bayview has added Market the Bio is Sculpture Haida Gwaii’s product line one-stop her nail shopping

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Masset Haida Lions Club - Telethon News

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have successfully held since its inception in 1980.

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you to bid on items that our generous donors provide for

the holiday season. This event normally raises the majority

of our funds. We have considered the COVID restrictions

and challenges that all of our community partners have

faced this year. The army of volunteers that it takes to put

on the telethon makes it difficult for appropriate social

distancing measures.

By Tom Baldwin

PC: Archie Stocker Sr. | 2017 Masset Haida Lions Telethon

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on us for donations, we are still around and accepting

donation requests. In lieu of the telethon, we are moving

forward with planning a day of home videos, showcasing

your talents, along with games and trivia on the 5 th of

December. We are welcoming promotional videos/

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High-Speed on Haida Gwaii

Planning for Tomorrow, Today

by Tomas Borsa

For the past two decades, the story of the Internet

on Haida Gwaii has been one of precarity and piecemeal

improvement. It was not so long ago that

dial-up was the only option, and only recently that

bandwidth was appreciably boosted by GwaiiTel’s

construction of additional radio towers. Along

the way, a host of reasons have been piled on in

an effort to explain away the substandard service

that has defined the islands’ digital landscape: too

remote, too spread out, too windy, too rocky, too

wet, too whatever.

Dead Tree Point Station and other photos from the PC Museum archives

But now, more than ever, it appears we may be

arriving at something of a Goldilocks moment, in

which a solution – or maybe even two – is on the

horizon.

In my last column, I hazarded a guess that

the headache caused by XPlornet’s sudden

announcement that it would be pulling out of Haida

Gwaii at the end of the year – leaving dozens of

island residents with no viable alternative – might

be mitigated by the rapid ascent of Elon Musk’s

Starlink, whose Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite

internet system looked poised to enter the market

sometime in the coming months.

Livestream of a pole raising in Prince Rupert

Since then, the company’s application for a Basic

International Telecommunications Services (BITS)

license was approved by the Canadian Radiotelevision

and Telecommunications Commission

(CRTC). While the CRTC’s decision does not in itself

guarantee anything, it does clear the way for Starlink

to carry on with its promise to deliver (very) highspeed

Internet to most rural regions across North

America by the end of 2021. Meanwhile, after years

of delay and uncertainty, the Connected Coast

project – a proposal to build a subsea fibre-optic

link from Prince Rupert to Haida Gwaii, then south

along the coast to Vancouver – appears to be back

on track. In a statement released in mid-October,

CityWest confirmed that the fibre build would be

proceeding as planned – with Haida Gwaii being

the first stop along it’s 3,400km loop.

Together, the CRTC’s greenlighting of Starlink and

CityWest’s (long overdue) thumbs up on its fibre

project all but guarantee that, one way or another,

Haida Gwaii is on course for a momentous change

in overall Internet standards within the next few

years. I guess when it rains, it pours. How fittingly

Haida Gwaii.

While we tend to think of the Internet as a magical

place separate from the ‘real’ world, in reality a new

part of our lives moves online every day. In the

years ahead, it seems fair to assume that the pace

will only quicken. So with the prospect of roundthe-clock

access to high-speed Internet inching

closer, I think it’s important that we pause and give

Skidegate’s Isabel Brillon on her shiny new SHIP laptop

thought to the ways in which daily life across the

islands could be re-shaped in the years ahead.

On the social front, we’ll need to consider how, as

our relationship toward the Internet shifts, so too

might our relationships with one another. Not only

may we find ourselves spending more time in front

of our screens, but as basic Internet infrastructures

improve, an ever- greater number of people from

off-island may begin to see Haida Gwaii as a viable

and attractive place to live and work. But where

will they live? Will they put down roots, or simply

buy up holiday homes? How will we deal with the

demographic shifts that could lie ahead?

On the economic front, there are already signs

that homegrown high-tech entrepreneurship may

soon come to play an important role in job creation

and retention. As ‘legacy’ industries like forestry

and commercial fishing continue to struggle, the

arguments for investing in digital innovation –

be that software development, crypto-currency

cooperatives, or any number of other things –

will only grow louder. In time, perhaps we’ll go

the route of communities in the Columbia Valley,

where fibre-optic upgrades have prompted a flurry

of investment into start-ups using repurposed log

sorters, sawmills, and shipping containers to create

modular data servers.

On the environmental front, universal high-speed

access could bolster efforts toward improving the

islands’ energy security, both by providing the

means to more accurately gauge home energy

input and by providing the building blocks to

establish grid-sharing, which works on the premise

of ‘trading’ energy between a network of batteries

connected to each other by way of the Internet.

Similarly, as the dependability of the Internet

improves, bandwidth-intensive technologies that

might previously have been out of the question

could support the work of the Watchmen, alongside

biologists, marine scientists, and foresters.

Even if there are a few bumps in the road – even if,

for example, either CityWest or Starlink ultimately

fail to make it ashore – in the span of a few years we

may have all but forgotten there was ever a time

that we couldn’t stream Netflix on Nadu Road on

four screens at once. The future has never been

brighter for this networked tomorrow. Let’s start to

envision the Haida Gwaii of the future.

Editor’s Note: Just before this issue went to print, our Member of Parliament Taylor Bachrach

announced that XPlornet will be extending its service in Tlell for another two years. Here’s hoping

this will provide the time needed to bring the right Internet service for these Haida Gwaii residents.


!

Puzzle Page

Winter Crossword - Clues

ACROSS

2. Winter brings ___ (2 words)

9. To hope for something

10. Same reference as previous footnote

11. Exists

12. Caroled

13. Bird oven-cooked at Christmas

16. Rabbit or corn feature

17. Dirty planet

20. Drink made from grain of same name

21. Centrepiece of midwinter festivities

25. Later in the PM

26. Mayday distress signal

27. Scrooge’s comment on holiday season

28. Grain storage place

29. Or not to is the question

30. On-line haha

32. Last big bang of the year (3)

35. Squirrel home

36. Grand Tourismo

37. A singing voice

39. A radio band

41. Sort with a mesh

43. Great feature of winter (2)

46. Potential Hydrogen

47. Glittery icy coating

50. Tide after flood

52. Slippery winter water

55. Artificial intelligence

56. Fluffy winter water

57. Cold opposite to el niño: la ___

58. HG winters are ___

60. Tired

61. Most saturated

DOWN

1. Not yours, not hers

2. Pictoral illustration

3. A woman’s name

4. Businesses using other names

5. When the sun is directly over the Tropic

of Capricorn (2)

6. The limit of a surface

7. Where the heart is

8. Served to quench thirst

9. Has more seasoned judgement

14. I see

15. “Vanish” into a liquid

18. Nautical “yes”

19. Recall and appraisal of the year’s events

21. Where it’s all made

22. Innermost world orbiting Jupiter

23. Good at administering a business

24. Join after drinking too much

29. Connects two pulleys

31. Poetic “above”

33. A sufficient quantity

34. Long, skinny fishes

36. Given freely (or with expectations)

38. European central bank

Answer key can be found after the Community Calendar at the back of the magazine.

40. Exist

42. Fondest hopes and aspirations

44. Most situations have one, even if it may

be obscured at the time

45. Little wet things falling out of the sky

48. Italian stone fruit

49. Bread lightly singed, or else drunk

51. Hay unit

53. Minor ailment typically of winter

54. __, I stepped on a slug!

56. A bad apple (probably up to no good)

59. __ Duce


Haida Gwaii Stargazers

By Monica Caulfield

HOROSCOPES FOR NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2020

Looking to post a free* classified or event ad? It’s super easy! Simply log onto www.haidagwaiitrader.com, click on the category tab for the type of ad you wish to place and the site will

then guide you each step of the way. Need a hand? Do not hesitate to contact us. Prefer mail? Our mailing address is PO Box 222, Port Clements, BC, V0T 1R0. Please note: The deadline

for new and/or updated classifieds to appear in each issue is noon on the 20th of the month prior to the next publication. (For example, noon on Aug 20th for the Sep/Oct issue.)

*Free classifieds apply to private, personally owned and non-business postings. Ads pertaining to business products, services, employment as well as real estate for sale or for rent are subject to fees.

In the Home & Office Furniture/Appliances/Electronics/Clothing(not kids or baby)/Jewelery/

Collectables/Books/Music/Computers and Computer Accessories/For Sale-Misc

Aries (Mar 20 - Apr 19) Issues right now may have taken you to

a high level of intensity, and that is not easy to assimilate, dearest

Aries. To get the most out of your life, it’s important to acknowledge

this. You may view this time as thoroughly positive or mostly

negative, but you won’t view it as boring. Be willing to stay focused,

knowing that the longer you live in the here and now, the better

off you will be because you will see it through the lens of the truth.

Keywords: authenticity, plain talk, and whole story.

Taurus (Apr 19 - May 20) If I had one word to use for this time,

dearest Taurus, it would be radical honesty. I guess thats two words,

but it brings me to the point; relationships in your life are asking you

for fierce commitments. Are you willing to risk your peace of body

and mind to speak up for what is important to you? This is your

question. Keywords: access, articulate, and express.

Gemini (May 20 - Jun21) Structure is now in order, dearest Gemini.

Especially around your career and your mission in life. The more

that you can focus and organize, the better you will feel about your

future. Re-look at what it takes to do you and concentrate on completing

any tasks that are required to free up your time in the near

future. Keywords: spotlight, sharpen, and zero-in.

Cancer (Jun 21 - Jul 22) You are always looking at ways to serve

your community, dearest Cancer. Today might be the day to consider

volunteering for something that you find worthy. Mentor a young

person, or if you are a young person, find a wise elder that can mentor

you. You have come to a place that requires you to dot your i’s

and cross your t’s. Get it all in order and be the change you want to

see in others and in our world. Keywords: shift, transform, and shape.

Leo (Jul 22 - Aug 23) Party and create is what you feel like doing,

dearest Leo. And this is the perfect time to enjoy your life. When

you are up to it, you are the most creative force around. So, make

something out of nothing. Live a life worth living. Be who you really

are. I just ask you to do this with wise mindfulness. You have much

energy around how you will shape relationships using hope, structure,

and transformation. Don’t forget that while you are feeling free,

there are loving relationships that require your attention. Try to do

both well. Keywords: attentive, conscious, and knowing

Virgo (Aug 23 - Sept 22) As you look deep within, dearest Virgo,

ask yourself: how you can improve your home life? Do your loved

ones need more of your focused time? Or do you need to focus on

yourself more to have enough energy to stay positive in your day?

You have many options at your feet and not enough time to do it all.

So, prioritize the important, and head in that direction. Keywords:

formulate, calculate, and draft.

Libra (Sept 22 – Oct 23) There are forces at work, dearest Libra, that

are asking you to look at how healthy your self confidence is, especially

around your finances. You have an opportunity to learn how

to keep these things in balance now. What is it that you deeply care

about and how are you going to make a difference? Keep in mind

that whatever you feel emotional about is where you need to direct

your attention. Keywords: purpose, objective, and aim.

Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 22) You are coming across as a bit blunt,

dearest Scorpio. And I’m not asking you to change this in any way.

In fact, this is your perfect time to call it as you see it. I just want you

to know that whatever you choose as your presentation style will

be directly related to how others can digest your material. Are you

just trying to blow off steam or do you really want to see some deep

changes? Keywords: forthright, matter of fact, and diplomatic.

Sagittarius (Nov 22 – Dec 22) You are not prone to cautiousness,

dearest Sagittarius. You are an adventurer who is typically willing to

do and say whatever comes to mind. But you are being asked to step

back a little bit and feel what is and has been. Self confidence and

safety want to speak to you now. You just need to get quiet enough

to hear it. Walk in nature, create something out of nothing, or do

anything that allows you to experience the world of peace. Keywords:

stillness, unity, and patience.

Capricorn (Dec 22 – Jan 20) The balance between what your mission

in life is and how you can achieve this without discounting family

and friends, is at its peak, dearest Capricorn. There are forces that

feel out of your control, and we all know that this can be uncomfortable

for you. There is a harmony that can be achieved when you

prioritize work and family equally and eliminate all the extras that

don’t need your attention ASAP. There is time to get to it all done if

you don’t try to do it all at once. Keywords: align, focus, and connect.

Aquarius (Jan 20 – Feb 19) I think you are getting the travel bug

again, dearest Aquarius. What a surprise! As you continue your

journey of life, remember these key points: stay organized and flexible,

realize there are responsibilities that can’t be easily ignored, and

embrace the surprises along the way. Do all this and you’ll appreciate

all that life has to give. Keywords: voyage, problem-solving, and trek.

Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20) Now is the time to dive deep into your

feelings and what you are going to do about your feelings, dearest

Pisces. I know that sounds a bit confusing. And it probably is. Just

realize, that the sooner you analyze how you feel about certain

issues, the quicker you will be able to heal those and move on to

new adventures and attitudes. Keywords: awareness, sensitivity, and

restore.

New Ladies Runners. Coach brand, size 9 1/2, never used (too large for me), $60. Call Carol Kulesha at (250) 637-1370

or email kulesha@haidagwaii.ca

Air mattress. $25 Call Sarleana at (250) 626-7606 or email Fletchercollison1964071@gmail.com

Furnace. Oil fired furnace with double roof jack-down draft type, very good condition, $800. Call Dave at (250) 637-1454 or email drellis@qcislands.net

Panel Room Heater. I have a spare Amaze heater, 600W, 120-volt, with plug-in thermostat. Bought it from Home

Depot, never been used, still in box. Wall mounted panel heaters with programmable plug-in thermostat included are

safe, economical to use, and work based on the principle of convective heat transfer. Check out Home Depot website for

more details. $160. Call Steve at (778) 918-7478 or email headrushfilms@gmx.ch

Fine Art Canvas Prints. Order now for Christmas. Large canvas prints 24” x 36” (or 32”) Price is $375 plus taxes (GST/PST). Call Maryanne

at (250) 626-7554 or email Rgr.maryanne.wettlaufer@gmail.com

Pie plate. $5 Call Sarleana at (250) 626-7606 or email Fletchercollison1964071@gmail.com

D-LINK Wireless N150 Home Router. $75 Call Sarleana at (250) 626-7606 or email Fletchercollidon1964071@gmail.com

Huge, Brand New TV for Sale. 50” HD 4K Bolva. Brand new, just out of the box. It’s too big for the space. $400 Call Linda at (250) 557-

4699 or email info@haidagwaiitrader.com

Deep fryer. 1 large basket 2 reg baskets $100 Call Sarleana at (250) 626-7606 or email Fletchercollison1964071@gmail.

com

Red Vintage Asian Cupboard. Measures 63 inches in height, 18 inches depth and 19 inches across. It has one shelf at

top and has six drawers it is painted lacquer red outside and black inside. Originally purchased for $895 asking $400.

Call Kathy at (250) 559-0045 or email kathypick@hotmail.com

SOLD!

Small suitcase. $10 Call Sarleana at (250) 626-7606 or email Fletchercollison1964071@gmail.com

Ceiling Fan and Lights. Five blade, 3-speed ceiling fan with three lights, chain pull control. Call Sam at (250) 637-5653 or email purplesolution@gmail.com

Wooden chairs. I have 3 of these solid wood chairs (with spindled legs), in very good condition. They are a larger size,

approx. 37” tall. $75 each, or $200 for all (new retails for $110 each + tax, shipping, and assembly) Call Toni Smith at

(250) 626-5472 or email tintintooni@gmail.com

Air Mattress. Ozark Trail, green, rarely used, in very good condition. Comes with pump. $40 Call Sharon at (250) 557-8507 or email

Sharoneffiebucly@gmail.com

Bathroom Sink. Good condition, $10. Call Sharon at (250) 557-8507 or email Sharoneffiebucly@gmail.com


In the Home & Office - cont.

Hewlett Packard Fax Machine. Good condition, with manual and operating

instructions, $25. Call Sharon at (250) 557-8507 or email Sharoneffiebucly@

gmail.com

Lamp shade. Glass lamp shade, $25. Call Regina Williams at (250) 626-9009 or

email scouttsy@gmail.com

Lamp. Fun lamp, for living or bedroom, $30. Call Regina Williams at (250) 626-

9009 or email scouttsy@gmail.com

Table and chairs. Oval table with one leaf and 4 chairs, $75. Call Regina Williams at (250) 626-

9009 or email scouttsy@gmail.com

Small suitcase. $10 Call Sarleana at (250) 626-7606 or email Fletchercollison1964071@gmail.com

In the Yard & Workshop

Garden Equipment and Supplies/Hobby Supplies/Tools/Building Materials/

Pet and Pet Supplies

2013 Scott FR30 voltage free ride bike. High quality sender. If you’re looking

for a good but cheap bike it doesn’t get much better. Oury grips, e-thirteen chain

guide, avid elixir1 200mm disk brakes, schwalbe big betty tires w/ 70% tread,

Ruktion cranks, Wellgo pedals, Marizochi Roco rear shock, 8 speed. Really nice

bike. Bit of paint chipping on the frame, one brake lever is cracked but still functional,

rims might be a bit warped, and one spoke on the rear has let go. Zero

rust well maintained. Comes with medium giro helmet and knee/shin guards.

Paid $2,500 for it new without all the add-ons, asking $1,500. Call Luke Richardson

at (250) 557-8536 or email luke_richardson_1@hotmail.com

Backpack. Pacsafe 60 litre backpack, suitable for woman or man, with adjustable

straps, tons of room. Blue with green straps, used only twice, $140. Call Catherine

Greengrass at (250) 637-2238 or email delphisfour@yahoo.ca

Husqvarna 372xp Chainsaw. New, $1,000. Call Fletcher at (250) 626-7606 or

email Fletchercollison1964071@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

Hot Tub. Needs TLC. Call Ernie Gladstone at (250) 559-8837 or email erniegladstone@hotmail.

com


West End

Auto Sales

2015 Jeep Patriot

72,130km/Stk#6321 $12,995

2014 Dodge Journey

91,223km/Stk#6247 $11,995

2019 Ford Explorer

Sport AWD/10,000km $46,500

2014 Toyota Corolla

100,000km/Stk#6205 $11,995

“ No reasonable

offer refused!”

250-559-4641

605 Ocean View Dr.

Queen Charlotte

citires@qcislands.net

On the Road

In part or complete-Cars/Trucks/Vans/Campers/RV’s/ATV’s/Heavy Equipment

2013 Ford Fiesta. 67,000km, 4 door, automatic, front wheel drive, hatchback, good

tires, body, and interior. CD player, radio, automatic windows, power steering, and

it has a phone plugin. This car has never been in an accident. Needs a new transmission.

We bought a new vehicle so need to sell this one. Once the transmission

is fixed, this is a great car. $3,000. Call Linda at (250) 557-4699 or email info@

haidagwaiitrader.com

RAV4 Winter tires. Toyota RAV4 winter tires. Toyo Observe G3 Ice, less than 1000

km. Very clean, no punctures, balanced, oil-sprayed, rust proofed rims. In excellent

shape. Check out Toyo website for more info. $1,012 new, I’m asking $700. Call

Foto Gwaii at (250) 559-8877 or email fotogwaii@hotmail.com

2003 Toyota Matrix. Sparkling clean, silver, automatic transmission Toyota Matrix

XR, 212,000kms. All seats fold down flat for loading large items or sleeping even!

Lived most of its life in Victoria’s mild climate, drives like a dreamy dream. I would

love to keep this for myself, but I have the same one in standard and LOVE it!

$4,400 OBO. Call Sarah Pansino at (250) 637-1738 or email potsnpansino@yahoo.

com

2011 RAV4 All Weather Floor Liner. Very Clean, 2 years old, in great shape. Minimal wear

(driver side only). This is a full set. Selling new for $252.90, I’m asking $150. Call Foto Gwaii at

(250) 559-8877 or email fotogwaii@hotmail.com

Rav4 Cargo Liner. In excellent shape. Very clean, no damage. $159.95 new, selling @ half price.

$80 Call Foto Gwaii at (250) 559-8877 or email fotogwaii@hotmail.com

RV For Sale. In Port Clements, 2010 Springdale, 23 feet. Sleeps 7 people. 2 propane

tanks. This travel trailer was looked after extremely well. Rarely used only one

owner. Excellent condition. Asking $12,000.00 obo. Call Carey Stewart at (250)

637-1117 or email careystewart67@gmail.com

2008 Honda Accord EXL. Four door sedan, loaded 3.5L 6-cylinder VTEC engine

with eco feature automatic. Power windows, seats, and sunroof. Heated bench

leather bucket seats, 190,00KM. Nice clean car, ready to go, asking $7,000 OBO.

Call Debbie Reindl at (250) 557-4560 or email ddreindl@qcilands.net

Free parts for Safari Van. 1998 Safari van for parts only. No battery, one flat tire. Will trade for

something of equal value. Call Lanny at (250) 559-8065 or email lannybt@qcislands.net

Tekonsha P3 Electronic Brake Controller. Brand New brake controller for 1-4 axle, $100. Call

Derek at (250) 557-4226 or email Derkergreenthumb@gmail.com

Tires for Sale. Four Roughrider Mud and Snow Radial tires. LT265/75R 16. Lots

of life left. $100 each, or all four for $350. Call Dennis at (250) 557-4560 or email

ddreindl@qcislands.net

On the Water

In part or complete-Power Boats/Sail Boats

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

Tolly Craft for Sale. 1977 42’ Tollycraft for sale. Aft cabin. Two state rooms. Twin

454 power (one engine not operable), velvet drive transmission, needs TLC. Huge

potential. $22,000 Call Bill at (604) 802-8616 or email office@massetservices.com

2003 Honda Outboard. For Parts or repair, 9.9 Honda high thrust kicker. Auto tilt,

control, and steering cables. Call for details. Call Ernie Gladstone at (250) 559-8837

or email erniegladstone@hotmail.com

Real Estate & Rentals

Residential, Commercial, Lots, For Rent, Rent to Own, Shared Accommodation

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 Price $19,999 Call 604-854-0330

email njdev@shaw.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

FOR SALE - 4 BEDROOM HOUSE IN QUEEN CHARLOTTE 4-bedroom,

2-bathroom house for sale at 705-2nd Avenue in Queen Charlotte. Furniture

included if desired. Price $340,000 Call: 1-250-637-1216 or email jppineault1216@gmail.com

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, wellequipped

bar, and kitchen. Offered for Sale at $395,000. Call John for details

250 218 9776 Re/Max Ocean Pacific Realty Price $395,000 Call 250 218 9776

or email johnismay2014@gmail.com

1 Bedroom Suite in Port Clements: 1 bedroom fully furnished, hydro, heat

and satellite included. Suite is overlooking a stunning view of the Masset Inlet

with beautiful sunsets and a walk across the street to the Rainbow Wharf

where you have access to fishing from the pier. We check emails daily. Price

$1100 Call 1(250)631-7150 or email kimsstewart.67@gmail.com

2 Acres Near North Beach Magnificent 2-acre parcel backing on the Sangan

River and just steps to North Beach. This lot is level and private and offers several

prime spots to build your dream home or recreational getaway. This is the

only one available in this incredible location. Price $289,000 Call 250 218 9776

or email johnismay2014@gmail.com


Real Estate & Rentals - cont.

Wanted - cont.

Essential Worker Accommodations ‚ Long or Short Term - Port Clements

and Masset Port Clements: furnished and unfurnished 1- and 2-bedroom

apartments. Newly renovated, including bathroom and kitchen. Sat. internet,

TV, king size beds, laundry and parking is included. Well suited for

worker accommodation. Clean and secure building. Masset: several renovated

housing units. 3- and 4-bedroom units. Furnished or unfurnished. Sat.

internet, cable, laundry, and parking are included. Price $Various Call 250-

661-9012 or email dustin@rushworthelectric.ca

FOR SALE BY OWNER 1660 Old Beach Road, 1/2-acre serviced lot, 1284

square feet, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Includes all appliances, central vacuum, and

all window coverings. Forced air heat pump/air conditioner, with medium

efficiency oil furnace as backup. Small oil tank filled every 3-4 years. 200-amp

electric service with a backup generator New doors and closet doors. Fully

fenced in yard that has 2 sheds, a green house, garden beds, koi pond, 2 fire

pits and fruit trees. Price $398,500 Call 250-626-5040 or email Ajmuch@mhtv.

ca

Well Maintained home in Queen Charlotte The house is two levels with 4

bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, detached 1050sq ft. shop with carport and woodshed.

Plenty of parking. Many recent upgrades. We are asking our recently

appraised value of $350,000 and will be accepting offers until November 10,

2020. Due to Covid, we will not be having an open house. So, viewing is by

appointment only. FaceTime viewing is also available. If you have any questions

or want to arrange a viewing please contact us via email or phone Price

$350,000 Call 778-260-7171 or email kristybbgtsang@gmail.com

Wanted

Miscellaneous Wanted Items/Lost/Found/ Wanted Information/Real Estate

Want to buy Suzuki 40-50 HP outboard. I’m looking for a Suzuki outboard motor,

working or nonworking. The models are DF40 and DF50, 4-stroke from 1999-2010.

If you have something or know of any, please call Jack at (250) 626-3436 or email

sales@tostaba.com

Looking for a boat trailer. I am looking for a small boat trailer for a 14 ft fiberglass skiff. Please

contact via email at essor_1711@hotmail.com

Cabin/House wanted to rent. Hello Haida Gwaii! I am an essential worker that might be moving

to the area sometime in November. I am looking to rent a cabin/house in a private setting,

surrounded by woods, waterfront etc., that is close to, or a reasonable commute to Masset. I am a

single professional, non-smoker, with two well-behaved dogs. Rental could turn out to be a longterm

situation. This is a serious inquiry. Looking forward to hearing from those with available

properties or leads on accommodation. This might also be of interest to tourism operators with

cabins that are looking to supplement their income given the current restrictions placed on that

sector. Although the above is my preference, I would also consider a house in town with a fenced

yard. Thanks! Call Alan Smith at (519) 671-2648 or email taigh.nan.alba@gmail.com

www.argosypr.ca

Roof over Trailer. I am looking for someone to build a roof over my mobile home. Truss roof

must be supported by post and headers on outside of trailer walls. Concrete footings for post are

required. I have the steel. Call Gordon Usher at (250) 637-5755 or email Patngord@qcislands.ca

IS THIS YOURS? Tote with personal items. Found between Port Clements and Tlell. Tote has

Christmas items and the name “Christine” on it. Call Randy at (250) 557-4258 or email info@

haidagwaiitrader.com

Medical Cannabis. Hi, I’m looking to move to Haida Gwaii and would like to find a house where

I could grow medical cannabis for personal use. I have all the necessary permits/licensing and

would have all modifications done to building/electrical code. I grow hydroponically, so the environment

can be kept sanitary and there would be no soil/dirt in the house. I would also consider

growing medical cannabis for someone else for reduced rent or a potential living situation. I can

help you to get licensing and everything needed to produce your medical cannabis for you. Call

Mike at (250) 252-5900 or email Methier11@gmail.com

Delivery needed to Terrace. Need a small (2WD) ATV delivered to Terrace for repairs. If you

have space in the back of a truck or trailer, I would be able to offer remuneration to someone who

can deliver this to the local Polaris dealer. Please call if you can help, thanks! Call Peter at (250)

557-4646 or email tlell@haidagwaii.net

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

Ford Parts Trucks Wanted. Used, old Ford F250 or F350 pickups wanted. Years

2002-2007. Can be dead. We will pick up. Call Stephen at (250) 557-4594 or email

info@haidagwaiitrader.com

Hitch Wanted. 3-point hitch for a finish mower (54 – 72”), for small tractor. Call James at (250)

557-4579 or email info@haidagwaiitrader.com

Wanted: Lathe. Looking for a bowl-turning lathe or large capacity spindle-lathe. 16” or larger,

heavy duty, self-standing, single phase or three phases. Call James at (250) 557-4579 or email


Louver bifold doors. Want wooden louvre doors to fit 32”x80” doorway. Call Toni Smith at (250)

626-5472 or email tintintooni@gmail.com

Wanted: Wood Stove. Looking for a used Blaze King or Blaze Queen wood stove. Call Grant at

(250) 557-4658 or email info@haidagwaiitrader.com

Freebies

Anything that just needs a new home!

FREE! Dresser cabinet. Call Don at (250) 639-6443 or email powerengineer2ndclass@yahoo.ca

FREE! Kids paddling pool. Pick up at 522 3rd Avenue (one block west of NAPA

in Queen Charlotte) Call Dani at (250) 637-1375 or email dani.lacusta@telus.net

PUT YOUR

AD HERE!

Call us at 250-557-2088


Authentic Screen Printing

www.haleyapparel.ca


Freebies - cont.

Employment & Training - cont.

FREE! Wooden Chairs. Stable, but upholstery needs cleaning or replacement. Call

Daniel at (416) 732-0157 or email danielkolpatzik@gmail.com

FREE! Folding Chairs. Call Don at (250) 639-6443 or email powerengineer2ndclass@yahoo.ca

FREE! Laminate flooring. 2 pkgs and a few boards of light-coloured laminate flooring. Originally

purchased through Aaron-Mark. No longer in stock. Call Dorothy or Mike at (250) 559-8068

or email dorothyandmike@haidagwaii.ca

Employment & Training

Help Wanted/Work Wanted/Businesses for Sale/Business Opportunities/

Education/Opportunities/Training Programs or Seminars

Northern Savings Credit Union – Full Time Financial Services Representative –

Masset. As a Financial Services Representative, under direct supervision, you will

process a variety of financial and non-financial transactions for members within

the guidelines established. Your duties will include: 1. Delivering financial solutions

to new and existing members by offering a suite of deposit and investment products,

including mutual funds. 2. Providing sales and service expertise to inform

members of new products/services and changes to existing products/services. 3.

Performing other related duties as assigned. What do you need? • A secondary

school diploma. • Previous sales and service and financial services experience is

preferred or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Ideally, you are a flexible, collaborative team player with: • Working knowledge,

skills, and experience in Microsoft Office. • Excellent communication skills with

the ability to articulate information to our members in a clear and concise manner.

• Effective listening skills to engage members in conversation to understand and

identify their immediate financial needs. • Ability to multitask with keyboarding

and internet/computer navigation skills for searching online member data and

product information while simultaneously conversing with the member is essential

to ensure that members receive excellent member service. Call Santa Slubowski at

(250) 627-3658 or email santaslubowski@northsave.com

Northern Savings Credit Union - Full Time Receptionist – Masset. If you are

passionate about improving people’s financial health and have experience with sales

and service, we’d like to hear from you. Member Service: • Processes wide range of

financial transactions while offering a suite of deposit products. • Ensures inbound

telephone calls are answered promptly. • Presents a professional image to members

and internal customers. • Other duties may be assigned periodically. Minimum

Qualifications Education & Experience • High School diploma is a requirement •

Previous financial services experience is an asset Skills: • Demonstrated sales and

service skills. • Ability to prioritize and organize work within time constraints. •

Ability to communicate and liaise professionally with members, potential customers,

community groups and co-workers while maintaining confidentiality. • Working

knowledge, skills, and experience in Microsoft Office. Call Santa Slubowski at

(250) 627-3658 or email info@northsave.com

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Seeking New Board Members. The Haida Gwaii Society for Community Peace is

seeking new Board Members for our Board of Directors. Join us in our mission of

a peaceful and safe community for all. The Haida Gwaii Society for Community

Peace 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

Executive Assistant Brie Altrogge at 250-626-4664 or ea.hgspeace@massett.ca.

Notice to Public. Notice to the Public on December 1, 2020 School District 50

Haida Gwaii is launching an auction website in order to sell items and equipment

that are no longer needed by the School District. Items and equipment will be for

sale to the public through a bidding process. Please go to https://auction.sd50.bc.ca

for more information. All purchasers will be required to activate a user account.

Call Kristina Russ at (250) 559-8471 or email kruss@sd50.bc.ca

Advisory Planning Committee (APC) Volunteers Needed. Notice of Advisory

Planning Committee Volunteer Vacancies for Graham Island and Moresby Island

Advisory Planning Commissions. The North Coast Regional District (NCRD) is

seeking volunteers to sit as a member of the Graham Island Advisory Planning

Commission and Moresby Island Advisory Planning Commission. These commissions

are five to eight member committees that are appointed to a two-year term by

the NCRD Board. The Advisory Planning Commissions’ mandate is to advise the

Board on matters respecting land use, community planning and/or proposed bylaws,

as referred to them at the discretion of the Board. The North Coast Regional

District is seeking individuals from Electoral Areas D and E to serve on a two-year

term. Please contact Chief Administrative Officer Daniel Fish by phone at (250)

624-2002 or by email at cao@ncrdbc.com should you have questions about this

opportunity. Expressions of interest must be in writing and will be accepted up to

Thursday, December 31st, 2021 at 4:00 pm. The written submission should include

a short biography that, in part, outlines your background and related interests. By

Mail: Daniel Fish, Chief Administrative Officer c/o North Coast Regional District

14-342 3rd Avenue West, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1L5 By Email: cao@ncrdbc.

com By Fax: Daniel Fish, Chief Administrative Officer c/o North Coast Regional

District (250) 627-8493 Drop Off: 14-342 3rd Avenue West, Prince Rupert, BC V8J

1L5 (Please allow time for receipt prior to the deadline)

Digital Engagement Specialist. We’re looking for a remote-working team member,

ideally based in a coastal community. Coast Funds is a seeking a full-time

Digital Engagement Specialist to help us deliver on our strategic goals of sharing

knowledge and supporting First Nations’ efforts to revitalize stewardship and build

resilient economies. The ideal candidate will be passionate about digitally connecting

and communicating with our audiences. Proven experience managing digital

communication platforms, including social media and web communication, is

essential. Learn more and apply at coastfunds.ca/apply Call Laura Hope at (604)

684-0223 or email communications@coastfunds.ca

Insurance for Home.

Auto, Business,

& Recreational

Masset: 250.626.3711

Queen Charlotte: 250.559.8426


Employment & Training - cont.

Free Career Guidance. Offered by an experienced Career Coach. Whether you are beginning

your professional journey or rethinking your career, I am here to help you. Resume and Cover

Letter design, LinkedIn and Networking support and Interview Preparation. Email Kate at kt_careerguidance@hotmail.com

or if you have any questions, call (905) 599-1396

Community Service Listings

Not For Profit Groups/Organizations/Societies

Our

Trash

Talk

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. Our hall has a full kitchen and bar area

and can host up to 150 persons. For booking, please leave a message for Charleen at

(250) 557-4313 or email info@haidagwaiitrader.com

Queen Charlotte Community Hall Rentals. The Queen Charlotte Community

Hall, located on Bay Street, has the EA Ross room, main hall, stage, kitchen - all

available for rent. 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, white or black linen tablecloths, etc. The

kitchen is also available to rent on a daily basis for prepping for larger events. Call

Reine Pineault at (250) 559-4792 or email info@haidagwaiitrader.com

Port Clements Museum. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the museum is closed

until further notice. You can still come by and enjoy the many outdoor exhibits!

For more information, please call Brigid Cumming at (250) 557-4576 or email

pcmuseum@qcislands.ca

Tlell Fall Flea Market. Every Sunday 11AM to 2PM from Nov 15-Dec.20. In the

Tlell Farmers Market Whitehouse. Limit of 10 vendors, $20 table fee per week or all

6 weeks for $100. Call Elizabeth at (250)-557-4323 or email erc@haidagwaii.net to

reserve tables and dates.

At Your Service

Business Services/Business Products

Class One Driver Available. Class 1 transport driver from Sandspit is looking for transportation

work on the Charlotte side between 9 AM and 3 PM. Twenty-two years experience, dump truck

tandem and tridem and end dump. Your classic 5 axle and 6 axle. Deck, low bed, O.D., logging,

dry van, reefer. 3 and 5 tonne, and bus transport. If you require a driver between the listed hours

above for any of the services described call Martin Aalders at (250) 637-5606 or email ma-trucking@hotmail.com

Rough Cut Lumber for Sale. Spruce, hemlock, and pine. Stripped and stacked.

2x8, 2x10, 2x6, 2x4, 1x8, 1x6. 10 to 20-foot lengths. Price: 90 cents per board foot.

Delivery is available. Call Charles at (250) 557-8563 or email info@haidagwaiitrader.com

Masset Services Pro Detail Shop. Cars, Trucks & SUV’s Basic Detail: vacuum all

carpets and upholstery, complete interior clean, exterior wash and polish and polish

all glass and chrome. Cars: $185, Trucks & SUV’s: $205. Deluxe Detail: includes

all the basic detailing plus all carpets shampooed, all upholstery shampooed, ozone

treatment (removes odors, bacteria, and viruses). Overnight stay is required for

drying. Cars: $235, Trucks: $255. Engine Detail: $40 Call Ron at (250) 626-3833 or

email office@massetservices.com

CHRISTMAS / NEW YEARS

SCHEDULE 2020/2021

RESIDENTIAL GARBAGE COLLECTION

• Gamadiis Port Clements will change from Friday, Dec. 25 to

Monday, Dec. 28/20, Friday, Dec. 28/20 to Monday, Jan. 04/21 and

return to normal schedule, Friday, Jan. 08/21. Taaw Tlldawee Tow

Hill will change from Friday, Dec. 25/20 to Thursday, Dec. 24/20,

and Friday, Jan. 01/21 to Thursday, Dec. 31/20 and return to normal

schedule Friday, Jan. 08/21.All other residential collection days

will remain the same

GAMADIIS PORT CLEMENTS LANDFILL / RECYCLING DEPOT

• Closed Dec. 25 through Dec. 28/20 and Jan. 01/21

DAAJING GIIDS QUEEN CHARLOTTE RECYCLING DEPOT

• Hours as per normal, no closuers

TRANSFER STATIONS (K’IL KUN SANDSPIT, HIGAAGILDA

SKIDEGATE AND MASSET)

• Closed Dec. 26/20 and then return to normal schedules

ISLANDS SOLID WASTE LANDFILL

(Located on Hwy. 16 – just north of Gamadiis Port Clements) Open Monday to Saturday 8:30-3

For more info call 1-888-557-9339

or email islandsolidwaste@ncrdbc.cOM

North Coast Regional District

Holiday Season Recycling

• The Gamadiis Port Clements Landfill has remodeled their

shop to be a residential recycle depot and is accepting

products Monday through Saturday from 8:30am to 3pm.

Glass, tin, Styrofoam, musical cards or shiny wrapping

paper (foiled) are not accepted at this time.

• Returnables - are not accepted at the PC Landfill or QC

Recycling Depots. Please take returnables to Joe’s Bottle

Depot in Masset, now located on Dave Penna Way in the

Industrial Park.

• Christmas Tree Disposal - accepted FREE OF CHARGE at the

PC Landfill and all Transfer Stations after the holiday season

is over. Do not put your Christmas trees out with residential

collection as our truck cannot handle this material.

Happy holidays and a prosperous

new year from all of us at island

solid waste mangement!


Haida Gwaii Trader Community Calendar November/December, 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

If you have a drinking problem, we can help. For north

end virtual meeting information call John at

250-626-7557

Holiday Market

Saturday, December 5, 2-5pm / LB’s & Company,

2072 Collison

Hosted by LB’s & Company, this Holiday Market will be

full of beautiful locally made gifts for your loved ones.

For more information or to book a table, call Raven

Ann at 778-867-3464, or email ladybirdsboutique@

gmail.com

Tlell/Tll.aal

Taoist Tai Chi ® Tlell

All classes are cancelled until further notice.

For more information contact Pauline at 250-557-4258

or haidagwaii@taoist.org or www.taoist.org

Tlell Fall Flea Market

Sundays, Nov 15 – Dec 20 / 11:00am-2:00pm / Tlell

Farmers Market Whitehouse / Beside Tlell Fire Hall

Limit of 10 vendors, $20 table fee per week or all 6

weeks for $100. Call Elizabeth at 250-557-4323 or email

erc@haidagwaii.net to reserve tables and dates, or for

more information

Port Clements/Gamadiis

Regular Council Meetings

Mondays, November 16, December 7 and 21/

7:00pm-10:00pm / Council Chambers, Multiplex

Building / 36 Cedar Avenue West

Village of Port Clements Regular Council Meeting. For

more information contact Village Office at 250-557-

4295 or office@portclements.ca or

www.portclements.ca

SW's Infinity Gift Store in Port

Clements

Saturdays, Nov 7 – Dec 19 / 1:00pm-4:00pm / SW's

Infinity Gift Store / 55 Tingley Street

COVID-19 safe (3 people at a time) variety gift store

open in Port Clements every Saturday at times and

dates listed above, or by appointment. All kinds of

treasures - handmade beeswax candles, honey candles,

calendula salve, copper gemstone jewelry, Himalayan

sea salt, silk scrunchies, homemade teas, Natures'

Design Glassware, houseplants, paintings, scarves, and

so much more! For more information contact Shirley

Weigum at 250-557-2033

Put Your

Ad Here!

Call us at

250-557-2088

or email


From our families to yours, we wish you peace,

health and prosperity for the holiday season

and beyond!

We are honored to serve Haida Gwaii and look

forward to many more collaborations in 2021!

Haida Gwaii Trader

Sandspit/K’il Llnagaay

Taoist Tai Chi ® Sandspit


For more information contact Remi Gautier at 250-

637-5729, haidagwaii@taoist.org or www.taoist.org/

haidagwaii

Bear Essentials Christmas Craft Fair

Saturday December 5 / 4-8pm / Community Hall

and Lord of Life Community Church, 411 Alliford

Bay and 377 Beach Road

Due to the new COVID safety protocols, the Senior's

Christmas Craft fair will look a little different this year.

We will have two venues in order to accommodate all

crafters with appropriate safe spacing between tables.

No food will be available to eat at either site. All people

will be asked to wear a mask, use hand sanitizer, and

sign in with their phone number for contact tracing

purposes. Only a limited amount of people will be

able to browse at one time in order to maintain the

2m distance. $10 per table. For more information or to

book a table, contact Judy Whaley at 250-637-5757.

Moresby Island Management Committee

Meetings

Mon Dec 7 / 7pm-8pm / Sandspit Community Centre / Beach Road.

Regular Monthly Meeting. For more information contact Barb Parser at

250-637-1752 or mimc@sqcrd.bc.ca

Queen Charlotte/Daajing Giids

Taoist Tai Chi ® Queen Charlotte


For more information contact Charlie at 250-559-8252

or haidagwaii@taoist.org or www.taoist.org

QC Farmers' Market

Gather Winter 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

Alcoholics Anonymous

If you have a drinking problem, we can help. For south

end virtual meeting information call Lou at

250-559-4568

QC Community Club Christmas Craft

Fair

Saturdays, Nov 14, & 28 / 10am-5pm / QC

Community Hall / 134 Bay Street

Please be advised that dates are subject to change

in accordance with evolving local leadership and

public health orders. Please stay home if you are

not feeling well, maintain physical distancing, and

practice good hand-hygiene. Masks are required. This

is an all-island event supporting vendors who make

handmade goods, vendors from all communities

welcome to book! Attendee fee is $5 for a 30-minute

slot, pre-register online. For more information contact

Reine at 250-559-4792 or https://www.facebook.com/

charlottecommunityclub/

Six Saturdays of Christmas Artisan

Sale

Saturdays, November 14, 21, and 28, December

5, 12, and 19 / 12-4pm / Queen Charlotte Visitor

Centre, 3220 Wharf Way

Artists Betsy Cardell, Debra Gardiner, Nancy Hett,

Judy Hilgemann, Pat Johnston, Linda Kumpula, and

Penny Richardson. Also, the new jewellery of Vernal

Bogren Swift, Albert Hans, Wendy with Val Malesku’s

art, and Pete McPhee. Covid policies in place. For more

information email info@qcinfo.ca

Sunday December 6 / 4-7pm / Gather Food, 223 Oceanview Drive

Shop local handmade goods and have some festive drinks and snacks.


PROMOTE YOUR VIRTUAL EVENT

WITH HAIDA GWAII TRADER!

• Zoom Meetings

• Online Programs

• Virtual Hangouts

• Video Conferences

Deadline for the Jan/Feb HGT Magazine is December 10 th , 2020

Call us at 250-557-2088 or

email info@haidagwaiitrader.com

Dajiing Giids ~ Queen Charlotte

Visitor Information Centre

Artisan

Christmas

Sale

Six Saturdays

12 - 4pm

November 14, 21, 28

December 5, 12, 19

Artists: Betsy Cardell,

Debra Gardiner, Nancy

Hett, Judy Hilgemann,

Pat Johnston, Linda

Kumpula, and Penny

Richardson.

..And the new jewellery

of Vernal Bogren Swift,

Albert Hans, Wendy with

Val Malesku’s art, and

Pete McPhee.

(Covid policies in place)


HGT Magazine #108 November/December 2020

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