HGT Magazine #113 September/October 2021

KIEFER COLLISON

Just a Kid from the Rez

GATHER RESTAURANT

Another Door Opens

HAIDA GWAII CATTLE

A Little History

Dear Huckleberry – How to Avoid Toxic Relationships

Haida Gwaii Media Collective – Bringing Stories to Life

Taylor Bachrach – A Visit to Haida Gwaii

+Carsen Gray – Haida Songstress

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Contributors:

IN THIS ISSUE

Monica Caulfield, a professional

astrologer since 2007, is passionate

about helping people develop tools of

awareness and purpose in life.

sageadvisor2u@gmail.com

KIEFER COLLISON

GATHER RESTAURANT

HAIDA GWAII CATTLE

Craig Carmichael seeks broad

perspectives and connects the

seemingly unrelated to discover and

realize new potentials for better living.

craig@saers.com

Margo Hearne is a 46-year Masset

resident, naturalist and writer. She

uses her skills to build things.

hecatebird@gmail.com

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Behind the scenes:

Dear Huckleberry, an observer of

human conduct and love interactions,

is passionate about finding creative

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Jamie McDonald lives in Daajing

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Jasmine Beachy is a wife and proud

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5 DEAR HUCKLEBERRY

How to avoid toxic relationships.

16 THE WORLD ACCORDING TO CARTER

Musings of a three-year-old.

18 HAIDA GWAII LOCAL FOODS PROJECT

Masset Market and more.

22 HAIDA HWAII MEDIA COLLECTIVE

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A visit to Haida Gwaii.

32 ALL THINGS MUSIC

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Letter from the Editor

The Vital Few

By Shellene Patience

I love audiobooks. I listen to them, free of charge, via the Vancouver Island

Regional Library’s Libby App. Although Matthew McConaughey’s Greenlights is

a close second, my favourite listen thus far is Greg McKeown’s Essentialism (4.03

stars on Goodreads, based on over 70,000 ratings).

The purpose of essentialism, as McKeown describes, is to learn how to get more

and the right things out of our lives by doing less. To do so, one is advised to discern

the vital few from the trivial many. Vital few… trivial many. These words have

repeated in my head for months. The result? A revaluation of my entire life. And

it. Feels. Amazing.

The first thing I did was cancel Netflix. Those all-day and sometimes into the night

binge-watches were proving downright harebrained. Then my, “Oh, just an hour of

YouTube or just a few scrolls of some Facebook Reels and Short Videos… glance at

the time…. one AM… what the?” had to stop. Moderation and awareness of time

are now my keys. And the YouTube videos I choose to watch now include more

content that is educational, inspiring, and uplifting. Oh, when you have a moment,

check out waterbear.com it so rocks.

“Remember that if you

don’t prioritize your life

someone else will.”

- Greg McKeown

I’ve only had a smartphone since July of 2019,

so I am new at the pull of this technological

wonder. In no time, I’ve come to understand

why these times are being called the age of

distraction. Also called the age of the attention

economy, one can quickly relate to McKeown’s

‘trivial many.’ Television, the internet, smartphones, and social media have us

paunchy with information and stimuli overloads.

Essentialism also relates to the work we do here at HGT. It is

deeply rewarding to be able to focus on our local vitals… all

things for, about or related to Haida Gwaii. It to. Feels. Amazing.

Thank you, dear reader, for your patronage and as always, if you

have any Haida Gwaii- inspired story ideas, photos, comics,

illustrations, or poetry to share, we look forward to hearing from

you.

Shellene Patience

DEAR HUCKLEBERRY

Dear Huckleberry is an advice column aiming to use a bit of sound advice to nurture healing and

growth, while hopefully making you laugh a little too. This column is not a substitute for working

with a licensed counsellor. Please seek professional help if you are struggling.

Red Flags and Boundaries

How to Avoid Toxic Relationships

Dear islanders, after taking a nice summer break I

decided to come back strong and tackle an issue I

keep seeing in your letters, all over social media, and

with my own friends – toxic relationships. Yes, I’m

talking about those people who make you wonder if

you might be better off moving to a faraway location

away from all their drama and conflict. And yes,

I’m also talking about us, when we bring our poor

communication skills and emotional baggage, using

them as weapons against people we love.

We all know someone who is toxic. We love them, we

hate them, and if you can’t point at one, the toxic one

might be you!

A few signs you might be in a toxic relationship:

• They can’t enjoy seeing you succeed or even try to

support you when you need them most.

• They show controlling and jealous behaviour and

try to turn their own insecurities into your problem

and fault.

• You feel afraid to talk about your problems with

them, because they always feel under attack as soon

as you express your feelings.

• You are constantly criticized, insulted, accused or

blamed for situations where both parts had a hand in

the making.

• They use the relationship as hostage every time you

have an argument, and will threaten to destroy it just

to come out on top in the fight.

• Life is all about them – their ambitions, struggles,

and what they deserve. They just need their ego

stroked while you don’t factor into the story. Their

promises to you, their commitments, and what you

deserve and expect don’t matter to them at all.

• And so on...

These are just a few of the things you might

encounter in a toxic relationship. Although it’s

important to understand something about what to

watch out for, there’s no need to go over every single

trait or flaw a toxic person will show throughout

a relationship, as each person’s behaviour can be

so different, and derived from different mindsets

(narcissism, insecurity, anger issues, etc).

Instead I want to talk about what we can do to

prevent ourselves from allowing a toxic relationship

to run over our lives, and learn to take responsibility

for the boundaries we set so we can stop being

victims of those relationships.

Let me start by saying that we have all been in that

toxic boat. Perhaps with a selfish friend, a controlling

parent or boss, a jealous coworker, or an abusive

partner. We all ignored the same advice to walk away.

We heard the alarms and sirens going off, we saw

the “DANGER, CLIFF AHEAD!” signs and we are all

still wondering why we ever accept any treatment

that we don’t deserve. There is no shame to it, only a

learning experience.

So, what can we learn? For starters, imagine you

are on a first date or feeling that first spark of

connection, laughing and talking with this new and


attractive person in your life. Are you thinking about

how that person is going to really traumatize you

to the point of losing all trust and desire for another

human being? Probably not, right? Because at those

stages of falling in love, it doesn’t matter if it seems

like we are in the middle of a parade of red flags, we

will close our eyes and cover our ears because we can

only pay attention to the void in our lives they are

filling, tricking us into looking past bad behaviours

that we wouldn’t normally tolerate.

Truth is, it will always be too late by the time you

realize exactly how toxic someone is to you, so just

put down your Sherlock Holmes rookie detective kit.

Your goal is not to suspect and analyze every single

person you meet, trying to determine whether they

are toxic, nor to analyze yourself at every turn to

check your own levels of toxicity. The key is setting

definitive boundaries that will apply to yourself and

others in every situation. No exceptions.

Oftentimes I will see a person who claims to have

set boundaries about honesty and respect in their

relationship. However, I will see them push and blur

the lines of said boundaries to allow someone they

like to still fit into their illusion of who they want

them to be instead of facing the reality of who they

are. “It was just one time.” “He didn’t mean to hurt

me.” “That’s just the way she is.” “I love him as he is.”

Ringing any bells? We’ve all said similar things to

ourselves and others.

To set healthy, effective boundaries, I want you to

imagine a list of static, unchanging standards for

how you will treat others and how you expect to be

treated by anyone in your life, from your neighbours,

the server at a restaurant, your employer and

coworkers, your family and your partner. Do you

expect honesty, respect, and admiration? Do you

have a standard for quality time spent together, or

for receiving affection with words or gifts? Is it a

standard for you to be able to express your feelings

and opinions freely?

Having some clear expectations about how you

want to be treated DOES NOT equal neediness,

and you have an inherent human right to ask for

what you want in life. This list of boundaries is your

responsibility. That means it’s your job to enforce it,

to let others know that this is what you have to offer

but is also what you expect. Nothing less. What works

actually takes work. Be willing to say “no” to the

red flags as soon as your “spidey sense” feels them.

Work on you, so that you live up to the standard you

expect and deserve from others and yourself.

Toxic people will still come and go in your life, but at

some point you will see which ones are respecting

your boundaries, and which ones are trying to push

them or dismiss them. Sooner than later the red flags

will be easier to spot, and easier to kick out of your

life. Because dear ones, we cannot control whether or

not we get bit by a snake; the only thing we can do is

be prepared to suck the venom out as fast as we can

and learn from each bite.

A Naturalist's Almanac

Second-growth forests don’t grow on their own; they need

the help of deciduous trees. After the coniferous forests are

logged and the earth laid bare, kaal (Alnus rubra), or Red

Alder, comes into its own. Its seeds will only germinate on

bare mineral soil. It is probably one of the most important

trees on Haida Gwaii. Without kaal there would be no new

forest.

According to a recent article in BC Nature magazine (Alder

– the Fertilizer Tree by Terry Taylor), “Alder’s most important

service is to transform infertile soil into fertile soil. It takes

nitrogen out of the air and combines it with hydrogen to

make fertilizer.” Well, you can’t do better than that. When

alder leaves fall, they fall green, and other trees take some

of the nutrients from the dying leaves back into the tree for

next year’s buds.

It’s interesting to discover that the Haida and all other

Northwest Coast First Nations value this tree greatly and

use it medicinally in a variety of ways. According to Nancy

J. Turner in Plants of Haida Gwaii, alder “has strong antibacterial

activity and is used both internally, as a solution,

and externally as a wash or poultice. It is well known up and

down the coast as a medicine for tuberculosis.”

Taylor notes that kaal partners with Frankia alni, a bacterium

that inhabits nodules on alder roots. Frankia is an actinomycete,

which, because it produces most of our antibiotics, is

Alder Dreams

Article and Photos by Margo Hearne

extremely important in our lives. Who knew? Obviously the

Haida and other First Nations did, because they used kaal for

generations before modern science broke down its chemical

components, gave them Latin names and tried to heal us all.

Kaal is a healing tree that needs our respect and attention.

It doesn’t grow very old, perhaps eighty years or so, before it

begins to deteriorate and fall away. In dying it leaves all that

wealth behind to provide for the slow-growing conifers. It is

the symbiotic nature of the wild world. We rush into ancient

places, cut down all the trees and leave without a thought for

the land, trees, birds, lichens, insects, animals and fungi that

managed nicely on their own for millennia.

One of the major environmental struggles of the mid-eighties

on Haida Gwaii was to halt the BC Ministry of Forests from

using 2-4D (an herbicide) to kill alder that grew after the

old-growth forest was logged. Referred to by the Ministry

as a “conifer release program,” it was really an attempt to

kill the unsuspecting alder that were interfering with the

growth of far more valuable (as timber) conifers. They did

eventually stop, following a public outcry. To quote Taylor

again - especially in this wildfire season - “Removing deciduous

trees to facilitate conifers does not make ecological

sense. Deciduous leaves and litter are more fire resistant than

conifer needles, and it is the conifer stands that are more at

threat as the climate becomes more hot and dry.” Be kind to

your neighbourhood alder, it might save your life.

Have a letter you would like to submit for consideration?

Email dearhuckleberry.hgt@gmail.com or send mail to

Dear Huckleberry ℅ Haida Gwaii Trader, PO Box 313, Port Clements, BC V0T 1R0

Small orange nodules on alder roots

containing Frankia alni bacteria

Alder in Winter


Kiefer Collison

If you were to call Kiefer Collison and get his voicemail, he

would ask you to leave a message because he is “probably

out doing something pretty cool.”

He would not be wrong!

“Just a Kid from the Rez”

By Lin Armstrong | Photos courtesy of Kiefer Collison

You will remember him as being voted Canada’s Favourite

House Guest on Season 9 of Big Brother Canada (BBCAN)

earlier this summer, or you will have heard him on the radio

as Canada’s First Nations Radio’s (CFNR) host of “Journeys.”

You may be one of the many young people he has inspired

or you may have met him on the basketball court. Kiefer

will tell you he’s “just a kid from the rez with big dreams.”

But who exactly is Kiefer Collison and how did he become

such an inspirational voice for so many?

Gaw Tlagee Roots

Kiefer was born in Gaw Tlagee Old Massett, the oldest of

three in his family. He attended Tahayghen Elementary and

graduated from GM Dawson (now Gudangaay Tlaats’gaa

Naay) Secondary in 2007. Admitting to being the class clown,

his sense of humour would later serve him well as a standup

comedian.

At age twelve Kiefer was given the Haida name K’uuk Llwaans,

which means Big Heart and is of the Tsiits Gitanee

Eagle Clan. Although he did not grow up speaking Xaad

Kil, he is learning the Haida dialect from Gaw Tlagee using

language revitalization tapes. Those who watched BBCAN

might remember him singing a song in Xaad Kil on the show.

Growing up, Kiefer recalls having three excellent mentors –

Mate Jolie and Harmony Williams of Gaw Tlagee, and Stan

Wesley, originally from Moose Factory, Ontario. Stan is a

National Speaker who helped Kiefer with career advice and

the finer points of public speaking, including using humour

to bring meaning for audiences. In 2014 Stan was a keynote

speaker at the Haida Gwaii Youth Assembly.

In 2006 Harmony Williams hired Kiefer, who was 18 at the

time, as a Youth Worker at the Gaw Tlagee Youth Centre.

Five years later Harmony and Kiefer helped revive the Haida

Youth Assembly, which aims to break down the barriers

between Haida youth and their elected leaders by providing

an understanding of how the Council of the Haida Nation

(CHN) functions. The participants work with a current

elected official. On the first day of the Assembly they elect

a president, vice-president and ten regional representatives,

mirroring the CHN. In 2013 the House of Assembly (the

legislative body of the Haida Nation) made the intensive

three-day Assembly into an annual event. In 2019 Kiefer was

an Assistant Organizer, a team member whose job was to

make sure everything operated smoothly. Kiefer is hopeful

the Youth Assembly will happen again in the spring of 2022,

and he hinted it would be bigger and better than ever.

When Kiefer was twenty-three he ran for the Old Massett

Village Council (OMVC) and was an elected councillor for

2007 graduation

photo

Public speaking

two years until he was approached by the Terrace radio station

CFNR. He had come to their attention at the previous

All Native Basketball Tournament (ANBT) in Prince Rupert

in 2014. Passionate about the game, he had been asked to play

for the Terrace Titans on short notice. During one ANBT,

Kiefer had walked up to where the station was about to

broadcast a junior game and said, “I should be in the booth

calling the game.” He was given the opportunity, and a little

while later he received a call to join their radio team.

CFNR broadcasts to over 80 communities in BC. Kiefer’s

show “Journeys” was a one-hour documentary series featuring

interviews, current affairs, cultural events, community

initiatives, and business development – issues that affect First

Nations. He was hosting Midday from 10 to 2 on weekdays

when he decided to take more time to talk with youth and

communities, and to be a Master of Ceremonies at events.

His sign-off catch phrase was, “Love, Peace, and Oolichan

Grease. Kief it Real!”

Big Brother Canada Says Yes

Kiefer applied to be on Big Brother Canada in October

of 2020. He used the application form on the website (see

sidebar) and in late February he heard back from the producers

of Season 9. He went into the show with a game

plan, strategy and goals. He checked off all of his pregame

plan except winning, though he sure received mountains of

support and admiration from friends, family, and people all

over the world.

Season 9 of BBCAN introduced new sleeping arrangements.

All participants slept in two rooms, which although Kiefer

says was strange, he adapted quickly. It was also possible to

win your own room. Kiefer won Head of Household in week

4 and was given his own room for that week.

One of Kiefer’s strategies was to be the house cook. At one

time he had considered becoming a Red Seal Chef. Cooking

for the House was one of the reasons he was not voted off the

show until he was one of the last four contestants. If there is

ever an All Star season of Big Brother Canada, Kiefer says

he’d definitely go back and try it out again.

After Big Brother

These days it’s easier for Kiefer to balance home life and work.

He has cut back on his time spent working at CFNR, but is

still under contract to collaborate and fill in as needed. He

is in great demand as a motivational speaker for youth. He

says work doesn’t feel like work because he loves what he is

doing. Kiefer’s twin daughters think that his current job is

just “being famous.”

Calling the 2019 ANBT

Big Brother Canada


In May, Kiefer proposed to longtime partner and mother

of his children, and Jericho said yes. A wedding on Haida

Gwaii in Gaw Tlagee is being planned for the end of July,

2022. On his Facebook page he asked friends to give him a

reason to be invited to the ceremony! It is obvious from the

comments that his friends have a good sense of humour too.

Pandemic Inspirations – Things People are Doing More of…

Kiefer loves being a dad to eight year old twin girls and his

two year old son. When asked if his son would one day wear

his dad’s favourite mullet hairstyle he said, “of course!” The

mullet is Kiefer’s signature look. The thirty-three-year-old

began wearing his hair short at the front and long in the

back when he was in his early twenties. He says it suits him

and he intends to keep it.

Kiefer enjoys playing golf and doing stand-up comedy. Asked

if he’d ever been heckled while performing, he said he’s quick

on his feet and can instantly make fun of any remarks aimed

at him from the audience.

When his kids are older, Kiefer and his family would like

to come to Haida Gwaii on a regular basis. He loves the

pace of Haida Gwaii life, the sense of community, his island

family, and the beaches. Moving back is a definite plan. He

says Haida Gwaii is a place where you can be alone and not

feel alone. So don’t be surprised if you see him hosting an

event, playing golf or basketball, or participating in another

Haida Youth Assembly. One thing is for sure, wherever you

see him, he will be doing something pretty cool.

Check out all things Kiefer on his social media pages or at

kiefitreal.ca.

Kiefer and Jericho’s engagement photo July, 2021

How to Apply to

BBCAN 2022

If you are interested in applying to be on Big

Brother Canada, go to www.bigbrothercanadacasting.ca.

You will be asked to submit a video,

fill out the application form, and include a current

photo. You will receive an email if asked to

move forward with the audition, which means

participating in a Skype interview. During the

final selection process you will be asked to go to

Toronto for a week.

You must be willing to live in Toronto with a

dozen strangers, with little to no privacy, for 75

days. The next intake deadline is November 19

at 11:59 pm.

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Old Massett Village Council’s Much-Loved Garden Box

Program Fights Isolation Through Food

By David Archer

Photos by Christopher Horner

The Old Massett Village Council (OMVC) Elders Centre supplied

more than 200 garden box kits to residents during a

summer 2020 project funded by Gwaii Trust Society.

In Gaw Tlagee Old Massett, “food is culture,” says Christopher

Horner. As coordinator of the Adult Day Program at

the OMVC Elders Centre, Christopher and the OMVC helped

keep local culture alive in summer 2020 with a program that

provided hundreds of garden boxes to Old Massett members.

The program owes its success to community-wide generosity

and an irresistible enthusiasm for building gardens, getting

outside, and learning something new during the pandemic.

The Gwaii Trust Society funded the OMVC’s garden box

program with a COVID-19 Emergency Grant of $60,000. This

grant program is still running in 2021 with a focus on mental

health support and reducing social isolation among Haida

Gwaii residents.

Graham Wilson

The project stemmed from a simple concept: provide residents,

including Elders, everything they need to start a home

garden. The OMVC set a goal to do this for half of the 410

households in the Greater Massett area. Each household that

participated received a garden box made of cedar, enough

soil for eight or nine square feet of growing space, and a kit

of seeds and seedlings. The boxes were built and installed by

workers and volunteers, and were designed with accessibility

in mind. For example, some were installed as raised beds to

meet the physical needs of residents who may be unable to

work on their hands and knees.

As the first residents started receiving their boxes, word

spread quickly across town, which led to more demand,

more boxes, and more budding gardeners. OMVC used social

media to tell the community about the program too, and,

pretty soon, gardening became a village-wide pastime. “On

sunny days outside you’d see everyone cleaning up their

yard, working on their garden,” says Christopher. OMVC

Elders Centre started with a list of 48 households, but by the

end of the project, the team delivered 259 boxes in total –

an incredible result. “It was probably the busiest year we’ve

ever had.”

It didn’t take long for the project to blossom. “It was really

a collaboration of the whole community coming together,”

Christopher says. Christopher and the volunteers at the Adult

Day Program coordinated with OMVC to lead the project, but

many others got involved. Many people whose workplaces

closed during the pandemic offered their help. The Council

of the Haida Nation (CHN) lent six staff members to the

program to assist with the gardens and set up boxes. Volunteers

from OMVC, the Health Centre, the Village of Masset,

Old Massett’s volunteer fire department, and some village

Elders were among those who helped out. The project also

received lumber donations from local mills – scrap pieces of

cedar that became gardeners’ gold.

The project’s success helped keep spirits up and reduce

isolation during a stressful year. “The main thing was we

wanted to keep a connection with our clients and with the

community.” The garden boxes gave Christopher and his

team an easy way to check in with elders and strike up a

conversation when they could no longer meet in person. “I

think working around food and working around land-based

activities really brings teaching and story-sharing,” says

Christopher. Gardening helped some Elders share stories and

perspectives related to serious events in Haida Gwaii history,

such as floods caused by a tsunami, residential schools, or

even smallpox epidemics.

Programming at the OMVC Elders Centre is food-focused,

but activities have been in flux since the pandemic started.

Before COVID-19, the Elders Centre typically hosted Elders

for lunch five days per week. Usually between 15 and 30

people would attend. The pandemic forced the program to

close, but the Elders Centre switched tactics and decided to

deliver food instead. Its list of clients increased too. Before

long, Chris and volunteers were preparing lunch five times a

week for 85 community members, with daily delivery. Every

Friday, the team would also deliver fresh produce to some

Elders in partnership with the BC Association of Farmers’

Markets.

The garden boxes and lunches are two examples of a much

larger effort to build food sovereignty on Haida Gwaii. The

Elders Centre’s greenhouse is another place where people

learn about food. Students from Chief Matthews School

often visit and get their hands dirty growing fresh produce

for the community by planting seeds, watering crops, and

learning about food production. When it’s safe, they meet

with Elders at the gardens too. The Elders pass on knowledge

and stories, but generational influence goes both ways.

Some Elders don’t like vegetables, says Christopher. But they

watch the Chief Matthews students pick veggies like peas

and cucumbers. “When the kids are doing it, the elders want

to do it too.”

A young helper at the Elders Centre greenhouse

Travel Assistance Grant Reopens

As travel begins to open up again both on and off Haida

Gwaii the Gwaii Trust Board of Directors have voted to reopen

the Travel Assistance Grant.

The travel grant for individuals helps residents travel off-island

to participate in educational, cultural, arts, sports and

seniors’ events. This grant can also help with travel costs

to bring expertise on-island for educational, arts, cultural,

sports, seniors and special needs purposes.

The travel grant for groups is open to all residents of Haida

Gwaii, as well as schools and non-profit organizations. This

grant helps teams and other groups travel off-island to

participate in educational, cultural, arts, sports and seniors’

events. It can also be used to help fund on-island travel for

school groups.

To Learn more and find out how to apply, use our grant

search engine at gwaiitrust.com/grants

Fresh lettuce and strawberries are among the produce

harvested at the Elders Centre Greenhouse

It will be hard for the Elders Centre to follow the garden box

success with something bigger and better. With so many participants

in the garden box and food programs, it has been

a challenge to manage everything while providing individual

support to each Elder. Providing more education is a logical

next step so that the gardens can keep growing year after

year. Christopher hears that people want more garden support,

but also knows that more funding and more staff will

be needed to maintain a program of this size. “It’s almost

like we’ve created a learning lab at [Elders’ houses],” he

says. Regardless, the Elders Centre and OMVC will continue

to provide as much education as they can at the community

greenhouse so that Elders can stay connected with the land,

community, and culture, and maybe even dream up the next

big gardening bee.

The Gwaii Trust Society funded the OMVC’s garden box

project through the COVID-19 grant program. This program

is still available to Haida Gwaii non-profit organizations and

governments in 2021. To Learn more about the grant program

and find out how to apply visit gwaiitrust.com/grants/

covidgrant

For questions about the OMVC garden box program, contact

Christopher Horner at christopherdhorner@me.com

Simplifying the Application Process

Exciting news! We’ve been busy working on updates in our

grant management system to make accessing grant funds

quicker and easier. In the coming months you will see the roll

out of new online follow-up forms which will save you time, as

well as several ‘how-to’ sheets on helpful system features.

In the meantime visit the ‘I Need Help’ page on our website for

answers to frequently asked questions (gwaiitrust.com/i-needhelp)

or feel free to contact our office with any questions.

Upcoming Deadlines

Arts Grant: Oct 1, 4pm

Youth Grant: Oct 1, 4pm

Due the 1st of each month, 4pm (no intake Aug or Dec):

- Community Innovation

- Arts Workshops

- Arts Mentorships

gwaiitrust.com

1 800 663 2388


Gather Restaurant

On August 11, Gather reopened in Daajing Giids Queen

Charlotte after months of careful preparation for the eventual

welcoming of patrons. The approach to the restaurant

has a new ramp, and the patio now sports a cover over a

portion of the seating area. The eatery is also newly licensed

for wine and beer.

Well known for his “Modern Italian” menu items, Red Seal

Chef Giulio (pronounced like Julio) Delle Nuvole Piccioli

took some time to reflect on the journey that led to this

moment.

Born in Italy, Giulio began his culinary expertise at fourteen

when his mother broke her ankle and was forced to remain

in bed. She would direct him on how to cook the family

meals via a walkie talkie. He remembers his family spending

a long time lingering over a meal, typical of the Italian

culture.

Another Door Opens

Article and Photos by Lin Armstrong

At nineteen he came to Canada, and missing his mother’s

cooking he set about learning all of her recipes. During his

twenties Giulio would return often from Canada to Italy’s

Tuscany to work in restaurants cooking traditional dishes.

Studying cooking at Fanshaw College in Ontario, Giulio realized

his mother had already shown him how to build a traditional

Italian dish following precise guidelines. And as he

explored cooking in Canada he was able to experiment with

food, which was the key to unlocking his culinary magic.

In 2019, Giulio and his wife Anne-Marie Cayer, a midwife,

had an opportunity to come to Haida Gwaii for Anne-Marie’s

one-year contract in midwifery. The family, including

daughters Pia and Pema, spent thirteen months in Tll.aal

Tlell living on Darrell Oike and Celina Laursen’s property.

Celina and Anne-Marie had studied midwifery at school

together. While the family of four were off island for two

months, a friend of theirs spoke to the owners of a piece of

property on the main road of Daajing Giids Queen Charlotte

on their behalf. Negotiations began, renovations began, and

then just a few months before the pandemic shut everything

down, Gather opened to rave reviews and then had to close.

During the pandemic closure Giulio applied for and received

the Village of Queen Charlotte Façade Improvement

Grant. Friend Darrell Oikie, a talented artist and carpenter,

set to work converting Gather into an eatery with easier access

and creating an inclusive space to shelter patrons from

some of Haida Gwaii’s changeable weather. He also built

the restaurant sign at the side of the road. The bathroom is

accessible to those with mobility challenges.

What’s in a Name?

Gather reopened in mid-August, just before we bade farewell

to Queen B’s restaurant, the beloved community sweet spot.

The name Gather comes from Giulio’s love of bringing people

together and having them linger over a variety of savoury

foods in an atmosphere of comfort and community. A new

neighbourhood sweet spot.

With their new liquor license, Gather now features BC wines

that reflect the food on offer and will change with the seasons.

Two sparkling wines will be included. Several varieties

of beer will also be on the list. No hard liquor is available.

Inspired to cook with the great abundance and variety available

on island, the menu includes local ingredients from

Bush Foods in Sandspit. Think alder-smoked chanterelles

and smoked dried morrells. Available at Isabel Creek Store

Fridays and weekly at Super Value in Sandspit, Bush Foods

supplies chickweed, yarrow, nettle and more, plus up to fifteen

different varieties of foraged and farmed edible mushrooms.

Bush Foods participates in the Farmers Market East

in Daajing Giids Queen Charlotte on Saturdays at Gather

from 11am to 2pm. You can also find them on Facebook.

In addition to their edible offerings, Gather offers a pantry

of bulk soaps for sale. Bring your own jars and stock up on

BC-made non-toxic soap cleaning products, shampoo bars,

concentrated soaps and laundry soaps. You can buy just what

you need, as a small amount goes a long way.

There is also an art wall for island artists to display their

talent. A small area is set aside for children to play.

Giulio savours life on Haida Gwaii. It’s the inclusivity of the

island community as a whole. It’s the bountiful food choices.

It’s the times people are able to gather and relax while having

a delicious meal, a savoury tea or pungent coffee, a sweet

dessert. And it’s when he puts the long tables together for

a large gathering, a whisper of Italy, a celebration to life on

Haida Gwaii.

Buon appetito!

Gather restaurant is located at 223 Oceanview Drive in

Daajing Giids Queen Charlotte. Open for lunch and dinner

Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Reservations are recommended.

Call 778-260-1145. For more information, including

menus, visit their website at gatherfood.ca.

Bulk food sales area

Giulio Delle Nuvole Piccioli, owner of Gather

Gather patio

Comfy seating

Guilio and Anne-Marie


The World According to Carter

Musings of a Three-Year-Old

Local Photo – Pic of the Day – Super Moon

By Archie Stocker Sr.

By Jasmine Beachy

This summer was a busy one! We finally got to visit my parents,

and there have been lots of play dates and beach days

too. Carter and Connor are growing faster than ever. We are

still waiting for Connor to talk a bit more, but Carter does

enough talking for both of them. Conversations with Carter

are entertaining and also sometimes exhausting.

We had gone to the Yakoun River for some swimming. Or

as Carter calls it, the Raccoon River. Carter was telling a

story of his swimming experience with his Auntie. “I was

swimming and I fell and it got in my eyeballs! It wasn’t fun.

I was panicky.”

Carter: “That’s not a bug bite, it’s an owie”

Me: “How did you get it?”

Carter: “Something bit me!”

Me: “Like a bug?”

Carter: “Yah, like a big bug with a big mouth!”

Carter: “Mom, does everyone tootits?”

Me: “Yes Carter, everyone toots.”

Carter: “Why?”

Me: “Because everyone gets gas sometimes and it has to

come out.”

Carter: “What?! Who put gas in us?”

Me: “It comes from the food we eat sometimes.”

Carter: “What?! Our food has gas in it?!?”

Carter was misbehaving at Moms & Tots, not sharing with

his brother. I said to him that if he wasn’t going to be good,

he wouldn’t get any treats while we were off island because

he was being mean to Connor. Carter didn’t like this. “FINE!

No more treats for me then. And I am not your son anymore.

Not your son ANYMORE! I am so mad.” I asked him why

he was mad and he replied, “because you were trying to get

rid of me.”

Me: “Carter why do you say why all the time?”

Carter: “Because that’s just what I say.”

Carter: “Mommy, are we going to the ferry?”

Me: “Yes.”

Carter: “In Rupert?”

Me: “Yes.”

Carter: “Is there a captain on the ferry?”

Me: “Yes, there is.”

Carter: “When I grow up I want to be the captain of the

ferry! Mommy, can I drive the ferry when I grow up?”

Me: “Yes Carter, you can!”

Carter: “Okay Mommy, yay! I’m going to be the captain of

the ferry!”

Said by Carter to his father: “Dad, I don’t like touching whales.

They stink.”

Carter: “Mom, I hate my house.”

Me: “Why?”

Carter: “Because I hate my room. I’m always falling down!”

Me: “Then clean your room!”

Carter: “Argh! FINE!”

Carter was jumping on his bed and mentioned to me that he

likes to jump on trampolines. I said, “Oh do you?” He then

asked me to buy him one. I told him to ask his dad. He replied,

“No, Dad’s an idiot because he didn’t buy me a trampoline

when I asked him the first time!” I said, “Carter! That’s not

nice, you can’t say that about Daddy!” “Okay FINE…Dad is

a silly monkey for not buying me a trampoline.”

Me: “Carter, why did the chicken cross the road?”

Carter: “Because that’s what they do, that’s what they always

do.”

As Carter gets older he has been saying why and questioning

things a lot more. Looking back on the conversations we’ve

had, I’ve been able to track his progress in language skills.

It’s so neat to be able to do that. Children learn so much in a

small amount of time. If you have any funny children’s stories

to share, send them to Shellene at HG Trader at info@

haidagwaiitrader.com.

Have a photo you wish to share with us here at HGT? Email info@haidagwaiitrader.com


HAIDA GWAII LOCAL

FOODS PROJECT

Masset Market

Article and Photos by Shannon Hammond

If you’ve been on Main Street in Masset on a Friday this summer,

you have probably noticed the busy new location for the Masset

Market. With the organizing prowess of Natalie Afolter and a core

crew, wholehearted support from the Village of Masset, and some

timely grants, Masset’s farmers market was able to move into the

newly renovated building across the street from Delma’s Co-op in

mid May, 2021. Since then, there’s been a steady increase of both

market vendors and customers.

To give a bit of history, the market began in 2015, one of numerous

outcomes from a community brainstorming initiative called Imagine

Masset. For years before then, the Lavoie Family Farm had

been selling fresh produce in the middle of Main Street, under the

trees across from the Post Office. The first to show interest in selling

at a more official market, Natalie Affolter and Kyla Mitchell of

Islandwise Essentials began selling their wares alongside the Lavoies

under those same trees. As the market grew and traffic safety became

an issue, Village of Masset Chief Administrative Officer Trevor

Jarvis offered the space next to the Village office. Over the years,

a regular group of vendors began to develop, some of whom can still

be found at the market today.

As the current Masset Market Coordinator, Natalie is quick to point

out the immense support the market has received from the Village

of Masset. “From the get go, the Village supported us, letting us use

their tents and tables and giving us access to the washroom, which

was important for vendors.” Natalie says many markets in BC struggle

with conflict and lack of support from their municipalities.

With between fifteen and twenty-two vendors each week, and an

increasing number of customers coming through, the market feels

like a bustling hub of the village. Shoppers can find many different

types of locally produced products for sale.

On the edible side of things, there’s the always beautiful staple veggies

like carrots, potatoes, cabbage and squash from the Lavoie

Family Farm. At the Martin family’s table, there’s bright tomatoes,

herbs, eggs and canned goods. You can find greens, kombucha,

ginger cookies and bread from St. Mary’s Spring Estate Farm.

Dave from Northwest Garden will exchange gardening tips with

you while you peruse his gorgeous house plants and garden seedlings,

rhubarb, lettuce, herbs and other garden produce. Zena from

Handcrafted on Nadu offers yummy jams, soup mixes and relish,

and you can find both jam and jewelry at Stan Hale’s table. Masset

fermenters Colin and Shannon (yep, that’s me!) sell sourdough

bread and sauerkraut. And if you need some lunch Rhea Osborne

can provide you with delicious dumplings and chow mein.

On the artisan side of things, there’s Haida carver Leo Gagnon

with his incredible canoe paddles, carving tools, boxes and locally

harvested seaweed. Dominic Legault of Dominic Pottery sells

beautiful and useful pottery creations, and at Lorrie Joron’s All the

Small Things table you can find the most expressive and lifelike

needle-felted creations, some even wearing tiny cedar hats crafted

by Haida artisans. It’s a real treat to stop by Rose White’s table, with

her unique beach-inspired art, much of it created with the fruits of

her beachcombing. If you’re looking for jewelry, Kim Mushynsky

has lovely handmade glass necklaces of various sorts, or you can

buy some beads and make your own. Haida jeweler Dave Hunter

can also be found selling his work and the work of other Haida

jewelers. And Debbie Beemer can sell you some of her colourful

hand-sewn bags, kitchen linens and pot holders.

This is only a small sampling of the vendors and wares one can

find on any given Friday at the Masset Market. Why is this weekly

event important enough to bring out so much of the population?

One thing everyone seems to agree on is that simply being able to

gather together as a community is a wonderful thing, especially

after this time of not being able to come together. Vendors and

customers can be found sharing resources and information, or just

laughing and catching up with friends and neighbours. “The market

helps Main Street be more vibrant,” says Kim Mushynsky. “It

is colourful and provides some excitement. I think the increase in

vendors is a testament to the success of this new location.”

The market is also a vital place for fresh local food and handcrafted

goods to be bought and sold, all of which contributes to the health

of our island economy and food security. When we buy food from

our market vendors, we are helping support growers’ and producers’

ability to continue producing, which in turn results in more

locally grown and created food. Dave Whitehead of Northwest


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Haida Gwaii food security. “I am trying to get

beyond the conversation and move toward the

practicalities of addressing these issues,” he

shares. “I want to get a better understanding

of how much food can be sustainably grown

within the limitations of our local soils and climate,

and then how much demand there actually

is from our local population to support

these efforts.” Come out to the market and

help Dave find these answers!

Feel free to come give a little support to all

the Masset Market vendors every Friday from

11am-2pm, Masset’s new community hub of

delicious and beautiful locally created products.

News from Haida Gwaii’s Markets

Moresby Market in K’il Kun Sandspit

The market is held at the ALM School

in K’il Kun Sandspit near the pergola,

and operates seasonally, 11am-1pm on

Sundays (excluding long weekends)

from the middle of May until October.

New this year, there are flower bouquets

from Sunfish Studio and delicious treats from Red Bean

Bakery (usually every second week). These have been a big

hit! Some very appreciated, reliable, regular vendors are The

Salt Cart, Laura’s True North, Sunfish Studio, and Ravenwing

Crafts, along with numerous drop-in tables each week. Often,

local kids sell baking and art pieces. For current market info,

find us on Facebook under Moresby Market, or contact moresbymarket@gmail.com

Daajing Giids Queen Charlotte Farmers

Market

Two locations, one market! Every Saturday,

11 am to 2 pm, come see your

favourites as well as new vendors at

both the East (QC Community Club)

and West (Gather) locations this year.

Interested in becoming a vendor? Contact

the market manager, Heidi Archer,

archer.hl@gmail.com or message us on Facebook.

Forbes

OPEN FOR ORDERS AND PICKUPS

Monday to Friday 9-5

We meet customers outside weekdays at 10am,

11am, noon, 3pm, 4pm, and 5pm for pickup.

Credit card, debit, or cash!

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YOU ARE NOT ALONE

A Reason to Hope & the Means to Cope

We're Here to Help

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Haida Gwaii Mental Health Family Resource Centre

Front Street, HlGaagilda Skidegate

778-361-0260 | haidagwaii@bcss.org | www.bcss.org

We offer:

Direct Family

Support

Resource

Lending

Library

And more!

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• Roasts

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• Ground

• Short Ribs

• Halves

• Quarters

Special cuts also

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Pork

• Roasts

• Chops

• Sausage

• Bacon

• Spare Ribs

LOCALLY RAISED FREE RANGE MEATS

250-557-4727 • Mon-Sat 8-8 (Closed Sundays)

66196 Hwy. 16, Port Clements

Our quality products can be found at

Causeway Convenience Stores (both QC and Masset locations)

Tll.aal Tlell Farmers Market

This market takes place every Sunday

(until Thanksgiving ) from 12 noon to

3pm at the storage facility on the driveway

to the soccer field, just south of the

fire hall. Our varied offerings include

Betty’s jams and Artisan Ice Pops, which

are available in various refreshing flavours,

Deb’s food to eat on the spot, Marie’s

baked goods, as well as other vendors selling fresh fruits,

vegetables, and goat cheese. We also sell cookbooks and things

related to food. We have a refrigerated space and tables are $10

per week. For more info, contact Elizabeth at (250) 559-8282

or erc@haidagwaii.net

UPCOMING REGULAR

COUNCIL MEETINGS*

• September 7 th & 20 th

• October 4 th & 18 th

• November 1 st & 15 th

*Please note: members of the public can physically attend Public Council Meetings in person.

This may change dependent on Public Health Orders.

During the COVID-19 Pandemic:

Wash Your Hands, Be Kind, Be Calm and Stay Safe.

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VILLAGE OF PORT CLEMENTS

36 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

www.portclements.ca • office@portclements.ca


Film slates help post production audio and

video synching

Haida Gwaii Media Collective

Bringing Stories to Life

Submitted by Patrick Shannon and Julia Weder | Photos courtesy of Patrick Shannon

Haida Gwaii is filled with countless amazing storytellers

and stories yet to be told. There are, however, key systemic

issues of inequality within the media production space,

especially for Indigenous women and 2SLGBTTQQIA+

people. They are often not present in this space or

are filling supporting roles. A small team based in

HlGaagilda Skidegate has created a new initiative to

address these complex barriers, as well as communityspecific

challenges that locals face in bringing their

stories to life.

2-year pilot project. It is funded by Grand Challenges

Canada through their Indigenous Innovation Initiative

(I3) program, which primarily aims to address

systemic barriers faced by Indigenous women and

2SLGBTTQQIA+ people.

Creation of the HGMC builds off of the youth-focused

film projects led by Patrick Shannon through his film

production company Innonative, and the youth/

community empowerment work facilitated by Julia

Weder at Hiit’aGan.iina Kuuyas Naay Skidegate Youth

Centre. Patrick’s experiences with youth mentorship in

film helped identify the greatest challenges in creating a

local film industry: a lack of access to space, equipment,

skill-building, and opportunities to build experience

without leaving the islands. This initiative was envisioned

to address all of these areas.

An example of an HGMC camera rental

The Collective will allow community members to

affordably rent film equipment housed in the Haida

Gwaii Museum, and to access editing computers for

their creative projects. There will be skill-building

and mentorship opportunities offered throughout the

year, facilitated by local and visiting Indigenous and

2SLGBTTQQIA+ artists, and a training honorarium

for workshop participants. HGMC’s team will support

artists in taking control of every aspect of the creative

process: recording, collaborating, acting, editing,

producing, and distributing.

The HGMC is a social enterprise (see sidebar),

administered by the Skidegate Health Centre. The goal

is to build a sustainable model for film production and

have the flexibility to adapt and continue beyond the

grant-funded pilot project, a process that is much easier

as a for-profit business model with community-focused

values and protocols.

The key challenges faced by HGMC organizers has

primarily been capacity and hiring. The initial roles

required to launch the Collective have yet to be filled

beyond the key stakeholders (Julia, Patrick, and the

advisory team). Community members interested in

helping manage the project are invited to get in touch.

The HGMC envisions a world where residents of Haida

Gwaii are able to create films and media that will not only

enrich our communities, but also share with the world

the brilliance that our islands have to offer. Let’s come

together and explore our creativity while embracing our

distinct values, histories, and experiences.

To get involved or stay in the loop, please visit

haidagwaiimediacollective.com.

What is a social enterprise?

Basically, it’s a business, but it’s

a business whose focus is more

on its core mission and values than

on making a profit. Generating income is, of

course, essential for keeping a social enterprise

alive, just as with any business. But for a social

enterprise, profit is secondary to creating change

in the world socially, culturally, economically,

environmentally, and so on.

The Haida Gwaii Media Collective (HGMC) is a

community-driven, barrier-free film initiative for all

residents across Haida Gwaii to gain the resources, skill

sets and experience in digital storytelling. Its approach

aims to be culturally rooted and collaborative, while

prioritizing underrepresented and equity-seeking

groups. A public launch is planned for Fall, 2021. The

Collective was envisioned and funded in Fall 2020 as a

Student Directors Jacey Pollard (L) and

Maggie Borrowman


Haida Gwaii Cattle - A Little History

By Margo Hearne

Semi-feral cattle in the

Masset area | PC M. Hearne

Highland Cattle hippy cows roaming between Port

Clements and Masset | Historical photo by H.B. Phillips

It was the wild west. The Haida people on Haida Gwaii

lived a civilized, mainly peaceful life, but the land grabbers,

gunslingers, moneymen and greedy parlayed and doubledealt.

They played one off against the other, sold and

resold the cattle, gave them away, set them free, and used

and abused them for their own ends.

The cattle at the north end of Graham Island were

introduced by settlers back in the late 1800’s. They are

not an indigenous species. Their freedom to roam comes

at a dangerous cost in today’s world. They are afraid for

their lives all the time and will flee in terror on approach.

They are shot at, chased by dogs and killed by passing

traffic. It will take courage to acknowledge ownership or

lack thereof. Courage to tackle municipal, regional and

provincial governments to deal with their failure to act.

Courage to drive the highway knowing that there is a herd

of very large animals behaving erratically which could

appear in front of you in a flash and kill both you and them.

Cattle were introduced to Haida Gwaii at the turn of the

last century. In 1878 Masset’s Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC)

representative Alexander McKenzie, after his retirement,

decided that Masset was the place for ranching. A herd of

cattle were shipped to him around 1890. He persuaded

two other HBC employees, Hall and Clifford, to form a

partnership and set up a cattle ranch on the North Beach

end of McKenzie’s land. As not all company men were

ranchers, it wasn’t a great success, but Hall persuaded

Lindsay Alexander, another company man, to resign from

the HBC and buy into the cattle venture with a promise

that they would all be in it together. Alexander was taken

in by the idea but Hall, instead of helping him as promised,

got promoted by HBC and left Alexander to deal with the

ranch on his own.

It wasn’t all bad. Alexander’s step-son, Wiggs O’Neil, wrote

of their adventures and Kathleen Dalzell, in her wonderful

history of the islands, told Wiggs’ story: “The Alexander’s

were at last free to move out to the ranch (after retirement)

‘which we named See-Watt,’ wrote Wiggs. ‘We all loved

the life and everything was going nicely. There were no

predators on the islands, plenty of good grazing land and

a mild climate, so we didn’t need much in the way of barns.

The cattle grew sleek and fat and multiplied, and there

seemed to be no obstacles.’ But a vital factor had been

overlooked in all the big plans – markets for beef were

non-existent in those days.”

The Alexanders were a large family, and without an income

from the cattle the whole enterprise had to be scrapped.

Alexander arranged for his family and twenty-one steers

to be shipped aboard the “Nell” to the mainland, where he

planned to sell the meat. Sadly, Alexander ran out of money

and couldn’t keep paying the $70 a day to keep the cattle

on board, so the load of steers was dumped overboard in

a bay near Elizabeth Island and forced to swim ashore. A

callous act. Most of the cattle drowned, and the Alexanders

never did make any money from them. The rest of the herd,

about four hundred, were abandoned and left to roam

Haida Gwaii without care or attention.

Enter Mexican Tom, real name William Hodges. Armed

and dangerous, he had threatened more than one with

his gun over a poker game. He arrived in Port Simpson in

1901 after being run out of Hazelton, and found work with

Wiggs O’Neill who had moved there. Then, hearing of the

cattle roaming free on Haida Gwaii, Hodges decided, as he

was a cattleman at heart, to come over and round them up

and fence them in. He did find them, mostly at Rose Point

where they had wandered, but the fences wouldn’t hold

them.

Meanwhile, back in Masset, Charles Harrison, local

magistrate, had bought some of Alexander’s cattle. The

long arm of the law reached for him when he didn’t pay

his taxes. A Mr. McIntosh from New Westminster bought

Harrison’s land and cattle in a tax sale for $150, and he came

to round up Harrison’s, now his, cattle. He gathered a few

of Hodges’ as well, so Harrison corralled him into getting

rid of Mr. McIntosh by issuing a writ against McIntosh for

cattle rustling. Hodges quietly told McIntosh that in Texas

they settled matters relating to cattle out of court, and

also suggested that he might be healthier if he returned

to New Westminster. He did, but kept up a legal fight for

many years.

Hodges remained on island. He found ideal land at Tll.aal

Tlell and became a rancher, but then sold the land and

bought into K’il Kun Sandspit before returning a few years

later to the better land at Tlell. He built cabins all along East

Beach and had cattle all over the place.

Loose Cows – A Dangerous Combination

Submitted by Susan Musgrave

On Friday August 6th, 2021 at 9 am, I set off to drive to the airport with my neighbour, her daughter, and her

daughter’s four-month old baby. About six kilometres from Masset, my Lexus Rx350, which I bought last year, was

struck by a 1200-lb cow that ran out in front of me on Department of National Defense property. Not one of us in the

car saw the cow, and it sounded as if I had hit a cement wall, after which everything went white. I thought, “This is it,

death.” But luckily for us, it was just the many airbags being deployed!

I have driven on these islands since 1972. I have never

hit a deer. I have never been in an accident. The road was

clear, the sun was shining. I was driving the speed limit.

My peripheral vision is perfect. So it is hard for me to make

any sense out of what happened.

We spent four hours in the emergency room at the

hospital. My friend (who is almost 80) has some residual

pain and swelling where the seat belt lay, but nobody else

was hurt. A week before this happened, at the same time

of day, I saw the herd run across the road being chased by

a small white dog. I don’t know if the herd on the occasion

of my crash was being chased, but apparently the first one

out of the bushes (which are only 6.5 feet from the side of

the road) hit my car and destroyed it.

Numerous people have come forward with similar stories.

In the past year there have been four wrecks as a result of

this herd. Yesterday a Haida man on a bicycle was set upon

by bulls and rescued by a passing car. Doctors, midwives,

paramedics and ambulance drivers who are often called

out at night are particularly vulnerable, as are visitors to

the islands who may be unaware of the potential danger.


Taylor Bachrach, MP

A Visit to Haida Gwaii

There is a very interesting trend happening in northern BC politics. Young voter turnouts have increased and younger

people are being elected to serve their municipalities. This trend extends to federal politics too. And there’s more. Politicians

can no longer ignore social media, which makes it much easier for constituents to make their voices heard. Fully aware of

this new way of dialoguing between elected officials, politicians have learned to connect on platforms such as Facebook,

Instagram and Twitter.

In 2019 Taylor Bachrach was elected to represent the Skeena-Bulkley Valley federal electoral district by winning 40.9% of

the vote. The district covers an area of 326,290/km2, which is roughly the size of Poland and has a population of 89,000.

That translates into 0.30 people per square kilometre. This huge area is bounded in the north by the Yukon, east beyond

Fort St. James, south beyond Bella Bella and west to Haida Gwaii.

Formerly a municipal councillor in Telkwa and then mayor of Smithers from 2011 to 2019, Taylor is now the New Democratic

Party (NDP) critic for Transportation, Infrastructure and Communities in the House of Commons in Ottawa,

fighting for affordable housing, public transit, and working to grow the local economy.

Haida Gwaii Trader Editor in Chief and political layperson, Shellene Patience, caught up with our MP just before he boarded

the ferry … Tuesday, July 27th, 2021 at 8am.

Shellene: So, you had a good trip?

Foreword by Lin Armstrong | Photos courtesy the office of Taylor Bachrach

Taylor: It’s been a fantastic trip and my head is really full of all the stuff that I’ve heard about over the past five days. I’m

looking forward to reflecting on it and then getting to work for the people of Haida Gwaii.

S: And the people of northwestern BC as a whole, right?

T: Yeah the Northwest, it’s a huge region. You know, as diverse as all the communities are, I’m noticing that there are some

issues and themes that really tie us together…and that communities have in common.

S: So what would you say- a brief overview - what ties us all together?

T: Much of northwestern BC is made up of small remote communities and, especially in this day and age, they have some

common challenges. I really see it as my job to help people in Ottawa understand what those challenges are. We’re one of

the farthest ridings from Canada’s capital. The way of life here on the North Coast is dramatically different than other parts

of the country. So, helping people in the federal bureaucracy understand the way of life here and how important supporting

and improving services for residents in places like Haida Gwaii is, that’s really a big part of our job moving forward.

S: I read that you have been named the NDP Critic for Transportation, Infrastructure, and Communities. Might you help

me and perhaps some of our readers understand what that means?

T: So right now, the NDP is in opposition in parliament. We have 24

MPs and each MP has a different portfolio that we focus on, so we

specialize in holding the government to account on specific issues.

The areas I focus on are transportation, infrastructure and communities.

I come from a background in local government. I worked as

the mayor of Smithers for almost a decade, so it’s an area where I

have a lot of experience and certainly a lot of passion. A lot of issues

that we heard about over the past five days relate to infrastructure,

communities and transportation. It’s a big focus for remote places.

S: I read via social media that the Sandspit Inn is one of the local

topics you have been assisting with. Can you tell me more about that?

T: Several months ago I met with the Minister of Transport, the

minister in charge of Transport Canada which owns the Sandspit

Inn, and brought the communities’ concerns to his attention. I really

impressed upon him the need to ensure the inn doesn’t get demolished

and that it remains a community amenity. There’s a bunch

of different ways that can happen in the future, but the key thing I

heard from the people I talked to in [K’il Kun] Sandspit is that they

want that infrastructure to keep supporting community. Whether it

continues to operate as an inn or gets converted to housing… those

are all decisions for the community to make. The key thing is that

Transport Canada, it seems, wants to get it off their books. It’s an opportunity

to ensure that it continues to be a community asset. That’s

the bottom line.

S: Right, so you’re just at the front line making those wishes known.

T: Yeah, for sure. Now we have a new Minister of Transport, so I have

to go back and educate the new guy, help him understand why this

inn in the little community of [K’il Kun] Sandspit on the West Coast

matters so much to people who live there.

S: Another topic I read that has come up is affordable housing and

there are some very exciting things going on, yes?

T: Across the Northwest there are exciting housing projects happening.

The reality though is that there is a huge demand, and in many

ways the housing that exists in communities isn’t meeting the needs

of the population. And those needs are changing over time. I know

that community leaders are really scrambling to find new and creative

ways to ensure that everyone has a roof over their head, and the

housing market is changing all the time. What I heard from people

on island is that the prices of real estate have gone up dramatically,

which is making it difficult for people to find a place they can afford.

Also, one of the things we see in northern communities is there can

be a mismatch between the type of housing that exists and the needs

of the current generation.

S: Right…accessibility…affordability…

T: Yeah, and just, say for seniors, who are in larger houses, who

might have raised a family in those houses and their kids have left.


Having options for them to downsize is really important. And then

we hear about young professionals that are looking to move to these

communities to fill important roles and they can’t find places to live.

They don’t necessarily need a huge house, but they need somewhere

that’s adequate that meets their needs. There’s a big opportunity to

help the federal government and provincial government understand

those needs and bring even more resources to bear. I was up in [Gaw

Tlagee] Old Massett talking to Band Councillor Patrika McEvoy about

their very cool project using the trades program through Nicola Valley

Institute of Technology to build tiny houses in the community,

and they are going to make them available for people who are currently

experiencing homelessness.

S: Amazing.

T: It seems like such a win-win. When I sat down with the Old Massett

Village Council, I asked them what work they were most excited

about in the community, and they mentioned this project. There are

so many challenges that can be overwhelming, yet at the same time

there’s always positive stuff happening. The tiny house project is a

perfect example of what helps build community capacity and meet

housing needs at the same time.

S: I know the Internet is always a hot topic here on Haida Gwaii.

T: Internet is a huge one. I met with community members in [Tll.

aal] Tlell. It’s one of many rural communities that has been left out of

the development of internet over the years, and Tow Hill as well. We

talked about the impacts of not having adequate internet and about

the big initiatives that are taking place right now.

S: So, those big initiatives are coming down the pipe soon?

T: Connected Coast is a huge project to bring an under-sea cable

down the coast of BC and it’s going to land on Haida Gwaii, so the

opportunity is to build the “last mile” fibre optic capacity to rural residents

in places like [Tll.aal] Tlell. There are also other initiatives under

way that we’re hoping to hear more about in the coming weeks from

the provincial government, but I am feeling optimistic that finally the

folks who’ve been left out for so long are going to get the service they

need. [Editor’s Note: Between our interview with Taylor and time of

printing, Connected Coast announced that a contractor has been chosen for moving forward with the project. Check out the

“News” tab on connectedcoast.ca]

S: Within the next year? Or do we have any sort of timeline on this?

T: Yeah, that’s certainly the hope. I know Connected Coast has been delayed, but I’m hearing really positive signs that

construction is going to start this year. I know that for the rural residents I talked to, it can’t come soon enough. It’s really

desperate. We are no longer talking about a luxury in terms of a service, this is a basic necessity.

S: I understand you have experienced some wins in regards to seeing the Northern Residents Tax Deduction for Haida

Gwaii reinstated, yes? Any news about that?

T: We’re going to keep pushing. This is going to be a long fight, but

it’s an important one. And I’m not the first person to bring this up

or the first politician to work on it. But it is such an important one

because if there is anywhere in the country that should be recognized

as remote and for having a high cost of living, it’s Haida Gwaii. You’re

seven hours from the mainland on the ferry. I did table a private

member’s bill in this past parliamentary session.

S: I don’t really know what that means.

T: So, every MP has the ability to bring forward a private member’s

bill in the House of Commons and have it voted on. Right now we

are in a minority parliament, so that means that the possibility of an

election could happen anytime. [Editor’s note – At time of printing,

federal election has been called for September 20, 2021. Check out elections.ca

for voting information.] The session that just ended when the

House of Commons rose on June 23 for the summer, in that session

my bill wasn’t called up for a vote. If we come back in September and

there isn’t an election, then we will keep going through the private

member’s bills in the order that’s determined by the House of Commons.

It’s actually determined by a lottery.

S: Say what?

T: There are 338 MPs, and the order in which private member’s bills

get brought forward is determined by a draw.

S: Is it because every issue is important, so how do you possibly

decide which one is dealt with first?

T: Yeah, I guess they felt like it was the most equitable way to determine

the order in which MPs are heard. The opportunity is to keep

bringing the private member’s bill back until my number gets called

and it comes forward for vote. It’s also important that at the same

time we are putting pressure on the Minister of Finance, because

this bill involves changes to the Income Tax Act. The minister can

alternatively choose to bring forward the change herself and make it

happen as the government.

S: So, people can actually start connecting with that minister? And

encourage it to be more top of mind?

T: Absolutely. Writing the Minister of Finance is one way to keep

it on her radar. We have been sending all of the postcards that we

receive. We’ve been sending those on to the Minister of Finance and

helping her understand that this is something that residents of Haida

Gwaii deserve and want. And my commitment as MP is to keep up

the pressure until this change gets made. Because it’s long overdue.

S: Does it come down to a prioritization of how our tax dollars are spent?

T: Yeah. It’s also, I think, that they’re reluctant to set a precedent. Because, of course, there are other communities in Canada

that also consider themselves remote. But this is a unique situation. I think this makes a lot of sense, and I’m going to

keep fighting for folks here to get that deduction back.


S: We appreciate that.

T: They had [a full deduction] once before in the 1990s, and the government changed the rules. I think excluding Haida

Gwaii was a real oversight.

S: I really like your point.

(The ferry announcement rings out and Taylor must run to board the ferry as a walk-on.)

T: The other thing I wanted to quickly bring up is the Canada Post Remote Designation. So many folks I talked to brought

up the high cost of shipping things here. So we’re going to talk to Canada Post and get to the bottom of the issue, see if there

are changes we can push for. There were a whole host of other things, we could talk for another hour, easily.

Speak Up for Haida Gwaii

As Taylor said, it is important for representatives to hear from their constituents. If you would like to make your

voice heard on any of the topics that are currently affecting Haida Gwaii, the following contact information is

included here for your convenience. It’s worth noting that any letters sent to a Member of Parliament go in the

post for free!

• Minister of Transport Canada: Omar Alghabra (Minister in charge of the Sandspit Inn), call 1 800 995 9737 or

email questions@tc.gc.ca

• Minister of Finance: The Honorable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister, call 1 800 263 7776 or mail your

letters to: Ministry of Finance, 33 King Street West, Oshawa, Ontario, L1H 8H5

• Taylor Bacharach, MP: NDP critic for Transportation, Infrastructure and Communities, call 250 615 5339 or send

mail to 4716 Lazelle Ave Suite 112, Terrace, BC, V8G 1T2 or House of Commons Ottawa Ontario, K1A 0A6 You

can find Taylor on Facebook or Twitter: @taylorbachrach or email Taylor.Bachrach@parl.gc.ca

• Nathan Cullen, MLA: Minister of State for Lands and Natural Resource Operations, call 1 250 387 3655 or send

mail to Room 027 Parliament Buildings, Victoria, BC, V8V 1X4 or email Nathan.Cullen.mla@leg.bc.ca

• Jennifer Rice, MLA BC's Parliamentary Secretary for Emergency Preparedness, Community office, call 1 866 624

7734 or send mail to #290-309 2nd Ave. West, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 3T1 or email jennifer.rice.mla@leg.bc.ca and

on Twitter: @JenniferRice6

Trades Training in Gaw Tlagee

Building Capacity

According to Councillor Patrika McEvoy, the Old Massett

Village Council (OMVC) has initiated an exciting plan to

create more housing and skills development in Gaw Tlagee

Old Massett.

The OMVC has entered into a Memorandum of

Understanding (MOU) with the British Columbia Industry

Training Authority (ITA) to deliver an Introduction to Trades

program with the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology

(NVIT). With the signing of the MOU, the OMVC became

the sponsor of apprentices working on local projects, which

would fulfill the necessary work experience component

and ensure employment for their community members.

Although the curriculum was already set,

the program aimed to create an

appropriate cultural approach

to the apprenticeship pathway

with extensive hands-on

experience. The trades

training included carpentry,

plumbing, electrical and

welding.

The trades training program is called Xaadgee tl’a HlGangulee

‘aayaagaa (Haidas are good hard workers), and the aim is to

provide a training program that will enable participants to

supply professional services to the community. Usually, any

trades people required would need to be sourced from other

communities. Once the program is completed there will be

a number of professionals able to deliver the skills needed to

accomplish the next target – building homes for community

members.

After the Introduction to Trades was completed, the carpentry

apprenticeship program began. There are nine participants

who will finish their training in October. They will then

go on to fulfill the number of hours required for their Red

Seal accreditation by working on community projects. The

participants will be able to accumulate the hours necessary

for certification by helping to build much needed housing

in the village. The OMVC will register the apprentices, track

their hours, and work with Community Benefit Agreements

to ensure contractors are hiring registered apprentices. This

strategy will provide employment opportunities including

By Lin Armstrong

locally-sourced home maintenance, economic development,

and a sustainable workforce.

In order for those participants in the carpentry program

to gain the number of hours needed to become a Red Seal

carpenter, they will begin by building six tiny homes next to

the Adult Day Program building. These will be twenty feet

by twenty-five feet, or five hundred square feet, and will be

mini-longhouses, although the design is still to be finalized.

The tiny homes will be built from locally-sourced wood –

Haida cultural wood, monumental cedar that was discovered

to have already been cut down but has now been set aside for

Haida use in creating longhouses or poles and other cultural

projects that require value-added processing. Recently the

siding on Chief Matthews School was replaced with wood

from the Haida Gwaii Forest Products sawmill in Gamadiis

Port Clements.

Sighting the fact that no new houses have been built in Gaw

Tlagee Old Massett for twenty years, Counsellor McEvoy

emphasized the need for the community to address the

increasing demand for housing. The six tiny homes will be

the first of some ambitious OMVC

plans. Another BC housing

project along with the Naay

Kagandas (Saving House)

Society will be the building

of an assisted living

complex which will include

some family units. There

are future plans to build a

tsunami shelter, swimming

pool, and an administration

building.

The OMVC hopes that with these plans in place there will be

an incentive for young people to remain in the community,

gain a trade and go on to build their own houses in a not-toodistant

future.


All Things Music

Carsen Gray - Haida Songstress

I first became aware of Carsen Gray through her mother

Lynn Hughan, who works at the Gina DaahlGahl Naay Trading

House gift shop. I was blown away by Carsen’s wonderful

voice and awesome beats, and I’m so glad to see her efforts

recognized recently through multiple nominations at the

Summer Solstice Indigenous Music Awards (see below).

Originally from Haida Gwaii, Carsen is an accomplished

singer/songwriter, artist, actress, wife, and mother of two.

As described in her profile on the Indigenous Music Awards

website, she has “soulful lyrics, captivating voice and energetic

sound.” “My sound today hasn't evolved much,” shares

Carsen. It’s good vibes with a touch of R&B/soul. I'll always

have my R&B/soul roots, but I've been blending that sound

into more singer-songwriter acoustic vibes instead of the

more heavily produced pop tracks I did back in 2017 on my

debut album.”

Indigenous Music Awards &

Summer Solstice Indigenous

Music Awards

Awards:

2018 Best Radio Single for “Wanna See You”

feat. DJ Shub

2017 Best New Artist Presented by Sirius xm

Nominations:

2021 Radio single of the year for "Sah'Laana"

2021 Live musical performance of the year for Joey

Stylez and Carsen Gray’s “Victory Dance”

2021 Pop-Alternative-Rock album of the year for Joey

Stylez and Carsen Gray’s “Warrior Sun”

2017 Best Radio Single for “Supernatural”

By Jamie McDonald

The songs Carsen creates have a lot of acoustic piano or

drums, and some traditional Indigenous sounds blended in.

“I like to keep it more minimal and simple now. I've learned

that less is more, for me anyway,” she says. God/Creator, her

blessings, family, love, and her home environment are what

influences her most in her artistic endeavours. “I find the

music/beat is what always inspires me first. I listen and get a

vibe based on the emotions that the music brings itself. I also

work with a great team of songwriters. I'm a busy mom of

two and I'm not ashamed to have incredibly talented creative

writers in my circle, each contributing something special to

my songs”.

Carsen’s musical career began at the age of eight, when she

started performing at local community events and practicing

at home. Her mother would always push and encourage her

to rehearse. “She told me I was meant to do this and she's

always been so incredibly supportive and excited about my

career,” says Carsen. A few years later, she met up with her

now departed Uncle Bobby Taylor in Vancouver, a long-time

family friend who had played a role in her upbringing. Bobby

was most noted for his discovery and mentoring of Michael

Jackson and the Jackson Five, and was the lead singer of the

group “Bobby Taylor and the Vancouvers.” As Carsen relays,

“He was my first mentor and he inspired the sound that I

have today.”

Asked about current and upcoming projects, Carsen said she

has just released a new music video for her song “Colours

Like Yours,” which was shot and directed by Patrick Shannon

of InnoNative, on Haida Gwaii. She is currently working

on an upcoming EP, her first project released with a record

label. She’s headed straight for the top. “I'm super excited!”

says Carsen. “The Indigenous Beyoncé. Hah, just kidding

(sort of). I'd like to make it big, like super mainstream big.

I think that's been a dream of mine since I was a little girl.”

She wants to make beautiful music that all people, of all ages,

love and enjoy.

Carsen also loves to be a positive influence for young Indigenous

people who come her way. “I encourage them to follow

their dreams. I find there is a real passion and curiosity seen

in today's youth about the music industry, and how they too

can become a recording artist. It's been cool to be the person

that they approach to get advice on how to get started, and

also just life advice too.” She’s enjoyed learning and sharing

about what they're going through – home life, struggles, and

navigating the pandemic.

You can find Carsen Gray’s music on all the streaming platforms:

Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music, Amazon Music,

Deezer, etc. She also has some physical CD's of her debut

album available locally at the Gina DaahlGahl Naay Trading

House gift shop. For more information, you can also visit

Carsen’s website at carsengray.com.

Carsen’s message to you, dear readers:

“God/Creator gave me this gift to share with others. I've received

many messages/emails about how certain songs of

mine made them cry and feel an overwhelming sense of peace

and love. I can't tell you how amazing it feels to know the effects

my music has had on others. I always tell them that it's

the love of God you're experiencing. He loves you and wants

you to know He's real! All glory and honour to Him always,

in Jesus’ name”.

Photo by Patrick Shannon

William “Tycoon” Russ’s album “Persevere” is now available after

a year and a half in the making! “I look forward to your responses

and thank you all for your time, the purchase, and listening. Aight

Peace!” Released July 30, 2021. All songs written and produced

by William "Tycoon" Russ and recorded at Carving Shed Studios

(carvingshedstudios@gmail.com). Album mixed and mastered by

Ezza of Choom Gang (el.dintino@gmail.com). You can find it on

all the streaming platforms!

open.spotify.com/album/2ic4BW59FlaR7xSbFD00ef

music.apple.com/us/album/persevere/1579463584

carvingshedstudios.bandcamp.com/album/persevere

2017 Best Pop Album for Carsen Gray

Photo by Gaetan L


craig’s crossword

AUTUMN HARVEST

By Craig Carmichael

ACROSS

1. Force from a position or office

3. Arranged a program

10. Bush or pole legumes

11. Deja __

12. Large flightless bird of Australia

14. A place to keep bees

16. ___ Brooks or Gibson

17. Orange roots

18. Before typewriters

19. Rawest material

21. Medical rm.

22. Day of gratitude for a good harvest

27. Put out of sight

29. Creepiest evening?

32. Gulf of ___ - entrance to Red Sea

33. Over hill, over ___ ...

34. 50-50 split in Rome

35. Guardians of the environment

36. Lower naval rank (abbr.)

38. A beer

40. Also

42. Denoting: addressee

43. Small ocean

45. Colorado

46. That’s icky!

47. Full moon in the autumn

50. Good dinner on 22 across?

52. That’s satisfying!

53. Uncontaminated

54. CR, LF

55. Day before

56. Relative

57. Glowing gas for night advertising

59. By way of route

60. Home distilled spirits

DOWN

1. Unity

2. Acorn, spaghetti, butternut...

3. Sugar snaps, Pod ___

4. Capital of Larestan County, Iran

5. One, some or all

6. A maritime prov.

7. Tied score

8. Edible red “sea lettuce” algae

9. Sliced beef with gravy

10. Bug ____

13. Master of ceremonies

15. Meat from a pig

16. The middle value

18. The littlest province

20. Pumpkin 3.14

23. Most common local deciduous tree

24. Autumn trees sport these

25. Between the violin and the cello

26. Colour of photosynthesis

27. Costume party night

28. Ego

30. Cops in L.A.

31. Us

34. After that

37. Biscuit made with baking powder instead of

yeast

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

39. Green, gunpowder, herbal, earl gray...

41. Big orange squash with a huge grin

43. “Peace” in Israel

44. Craft

45. Tall grassy vegetable that can hear

48. Her

49. The 5 vowels in alphabetical disorder

51. Edgar Allan ___

58. Refusal

59. 6 in Rome

Haida Gwaii Stargazers

By Monica Caulfield

Aries (Mar 20 – Apr 19) It’s dawning on you, dearest Aries, that you

can see past all the pomp and circumstance and get to the heart of

the matter. Isn’t that worth knowing? Get all your ducks in a row in

order to hyper-organize yourself so you’ll be able to free up some of

your valuable time. When you work with people, attempt to learn

some diplomacy so the masses can hear what you are trying to say.

Follow your passions to completion and not just to initiation. This

will leave you with self-satisfaction. Keywords: integration, fruition,

and finish-line.

Taurus (Apr 20 – May 19) You have the opportunity now to make

healthy lifestyle choices, dearest Taurus. But how will you determine

the direction to go? Re-evaluate what health looks like to you,

then move in that direction. It’s okay to take baby steps in order to

incorporate long lasting habits. You have come out of party mode and

now it’s time to get back to work. So do it with a dollop of fun; walk

through the woods, identify wildflowers, swim across the lake. There

are more ways to change your life without going to the gym.

Keywords: productive, efficient, and encouragement.

Gemini (May 20 – June 20) You have worked too hard to get to where

you are, dearest Gemini. Throw away those lists for the time being,

and just enjoy the moments of recreation. Children may be playing

a key role now or maybe you are being asked to behave like a child?

Create some art, go to your favorite park or walk the dog! How might

this lighten your load, so when the work returns, (and you know that

it will), you will feel rested and ready to tackle it? Keywords: enliven,

brighten, and delight.

Cancer (June 21 – July 21) You must be feeling right at home, dearest

Cancer. The beauty of this season is your ability to take a space and

transform it into something worth appreciating. What is it in yourself

that you deeply need to heal? The time has come to try to understand

the mechanisms that make you tick. Reflect on all that there is to

be grateful for. Then just be. Keywords: deep-psyche, household, and

hearth.

Leo (July 22 – Aug 21) Watch the bouncing balls, dearest Leo, and

see which ones to catch and which ones to let bounce away. There’s no

way to catch them all since it’s all about priorities now anyway. You, or

someone in your family, needs to speak your mind and be heard. But

that’s the key here, “being heard.” So be honest but do it with diplomacy

so your message is heard loud and clear and is easy to digest for the

masses. Keywords: listen, talk, and process.

Virgo (Aug 22 – Sept 21) The passion that you have now, dearest Virgo,

is front and center. What resources are at your disposal that you

can utilize for your ideas and ideals? It is an excellent time to network

with like-minded people, in order to fulfill your dreams. Psychoanalyze

what it is that you find most important to pursue, then go for it!

Keywords: excitement, imagination, and design.

HOROSCOPES FOR SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER 2021

Libra (Sept 22 – Oct 21) It’s the end of an era and the beginning of a

new day, dearest Libra. As you reflect on all that went down, what can

you determine was the theme of this time? What parts are completed

and finished? What parts still need your attention to detail? A new

dawn is coming, are you ready to make your wants and needs known?

There’s work ahead in organization so that you are ready and willing

to shine. Keywords: establish, lead, and launch.

Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21) The harvest is at its peak, dearest Scorpio,

and it’s time to pick that fruit. What exactly have you been growing

and what benefits are you about to reap? Your career challenges are

coming into focus and it’s important to give them the energy that they

deserve to heal. You can feel the love of your community, children

and family as you make the best of any situation that comes your way.

Keywords: amass, gather, and pluck.

Sagittarius (Nov 22 – Dec 20) You are at the crossroads of feeling

like your true self, dearest Sagittarius. All the hope and optimism and

faith that you can muster is at your disposal. The biggest challenge is

to organize your thoughts in a meaningful way. Your tendency is to

go with what you believe without making sure that your beliefs are

accurate. Don’t go with the flow until you know that the flow is going

where you want to be. Keywords: anticipate, cherish, and hold.

Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19) You have stepped into a potential time

warp, dearest Capricorn. A place that allows you to re-evaluate past

issues in order to let them go. This is an excellent time to process deep

thoughts and psychoanalyze the choices you have made and the behaviors

of self and others. You have a passionate purpose now and it’s

important to follow where that leads you. Keywords: conclude, ponder,

and aim.

Aquarius (Jan 20 – Feb 18) Just when you thought it was work-workwork,

all the time, you are feeling a reprieve, dearest Aquarius. Your

friends and family want your attention and you want theirs as well. It’s

time to give them the feedback they desire and devote enough time

to your loved ones, so that they can feel loved. Action is happening

all around you so buckle down and prioritize from most important to

least important. Keywords: artful, diplomacy, and poise.

Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 19) You are in a bit of a quandary, dearest

Pisces. To appear selfish or accommodating? To practice diplomacy

or take action? To pursue your passion or caretake a loved one? You

are in the middle of trying to do it all. The key is balance. Don’t go off

running at the mouth without considering exactly what you are saying

and how people are reacting to it. Keywords: activity, enterprise,

and movement.


In the Home & Office - cont.

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In the Home & Office

Furniture/Appliances/Electronics/Clothing(not kids or baby)/Jewelery/

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

Crock pot. $25 Call Sarleana at (250) 626-7606 or email fletchercollison@hotmail.com

Dual wood/oil furnace. For sale at best offer, a dual wood/oil furnace complete. Firebox is in excellent condition. Some segments of

chimney also available. New replacement cost is over $15,000. $500 Call Richard Sample at (250) 637-2200 or email lrsample@qcislands.

net

New Plate glass. Build your own one-of-a-kind coffee table with burl or driftwood. This 31.25” x 31.25” x 3/8” thick is brand new. $300

Call Toni Smith at (250) 626-5472 or email tintintooni@gmail.com

Waveless waterbed. Sterling Seep Systems King waveless lumbar support soft side waterbed in pristine condition. Soft side has no hard

wood side supports; lumbar support relies on degree of fill to adjust comfort level. Waveless has “baffles” throughout that prevent waves.

Has pillow top. Mattress sits on a pedestal support. Comes with custom bookshelf headboard with built inside tables. Side tables can

be removed easily. Has all the applicable water conditioners, heater, fittings etc. Great bed. Fits in my PMQ back bedroom. Easy to take

apart the whole system. Has 4 boards around the actual pedestal. Base support is plywood. Mattress is self-supporting. Very comfortable.

Look up Sterling Sleep system. $900 Call Ray at (250) 626-3513 or email zooey10@massett.ca

Sharp S3 cellphone. Nice shape, no cracks in the screen and still has full battery capacity. 2 years old. Phone or E-mail (No texts! Texting

not set up on phone number). $125 Call Perry at (250) 857-4740 or email Perry.molnar@mail.com

Cork boots size 12. $75 Call Fletcher at (250) 626-7606 or email Fletchercollison1964071@gmail.com

Forced Air Furnace. Call for more details. 113 Raven Ave, Old Massett. $600 Call Lilly Bell at (250) 626-7350, alternate phone 250-626-

3559 or email info@haidagwaiitrader.com

Docs. Dr. Marten slip on shoes, size 38eu $95 Call Regina Williams at (250) 626-9009 or email haidagwaiimk@gmail.

com

Single bed padded headboard for sale. Pink padded headboard with rails for attachment, $45. Call Joanne H Perreault

at (250) 819-3607 or email joperr.fineline@gmail.com

Reduced Price! Sit-Stand Workstation for Sale. Fellows Lotus Sit-Stand Workstation for sale. Great way to shift up

your workday, by changing your position! Work surface is too small for my needs. Purchase price was $599, asking

$100. Call Jennifer Pigeon at (250) 626-7478 or email j.pigeon_bookkeeping@live.com

Roper washer & dryer + Kenmore washer. Used, in good condition: Matching Roper washer and dryer, $400 obo. Kenmore washer,

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

Small Plastic Containers for Sale: 3/4 Cup. I had to buy 500 of these to get them, but do not need that many. Will sell

up to 300 of them. They come in packages of 50, but I can break them up. They cost 43 cents each and that is what I am

selling them for. I measured the volume with the lid on and came up with 3/4 Cup or approx. 185 Ml. Regular dairy lids

fit them, so there is no problem if you lose a lid. Made in the USA, so I trust that the plastic is genuinely food safe. Call

Dave Crossley at (250) 559-8208 or email crssldw@gmail.com

Women’s XL Coat. $60 Call Sarleana at (250) 626-7606 or email Fletchercollison1964071@gmail.com

Manicure Desk. Custom Built Manicure Desk. Call Erica Reid at (250) 637-1777 or email erica_jean_ryan@hotmail.

com

IKEA storage shelf. One spot of damage on shelf top. Call Erica Reid at (250) 637-1777 or email erica_jean_ryan@hotmail.com

Panasonic microwave oven. 900 watts, 0.9 cu ft, good condition. $80 Call Sam at (250) 637-5653 or email purplesolution@gmail.com

Quality queen bed. Simmons Sleep Rest queen bed, 8”mattress with pillowtop, 8” box spring, and sturdy bedframe.

Comes with heavy duty zippered mattress cover, mattress protector, and bed skirt. Headboard NOT included. $500 Call

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

DVD - 6 Feet Under. The complete boxed set, used. Very funny and entertaining. Picture to come later or just Google it. $90 Call Karen

at (250) 559-4255 or email karefoe@gmail.com

Hair Washing Sink and Reclining Chair. Black hair washing sink with reclining chair set. Call Erica Reid at (250) 637-1777 or email

erica_jean_ryan@hotmail.com

Cymbidium Orchid. Over 20 years old. Would benefit from splitting/re-potting to make 2 plants. Sits on a plant

stand...add $15 to price and comes with book on orchid care. Included in pics is of this spring blooming. Far easier care

than the orchids sold here in 4-inch pots for $30 or more. Can live indoors with proper light and humidity. $85 Call Ray

at (250) 626-3513 or email zooey10@massett.ca

Bionare Tower fan for sale. With remote control $45 Call Joanne at (250) 819-3607 or email joperr.fineline@gmail.com

Pedicure Stool. Adjustable pedicure stool. Call Erica Reid at (250) 637-1777 or email erica_jean_ryan@hotmail.com

CD rack holds 180 discs. This CD rack has slots for 180 discs in jewel boxes. There are 45 felt lined slots per side. The rack can be rotated.

It has a small footprint; the base is only 12” square. It is 38” high. Very good condition, if a bit dusty. $10 Call Jack at (250) 626-3436

or email sales@tostaba.com

Sennheiser Gaming headset (GSP-301 wired). New Sennheiser GSP 301 Gaming headset. Perfect for a PC Gamer who wants to sound

like a pro. The GSP 301 has a broadcast quality mic and can take your online gaming and/or streaming to the next level. This headset

has a few more fantastic features such as its mic mute feature which is activated and deactivated by raising and lowering the microphone

arm, and a large volume control on the right earpiece making muting your mic or controlling the volume mid game a breeze. Comfort

wise it has normal medium squeeze; the ear pads are a very nice comfy pleather, and its split headband design is super cozy. A mistake

was made, and I was sent two pairs instead of one, so I’m selling the second pair for $100. Call Rick G at (236) 313-0820 or email gates-

27Rick@gmail.com


BAYVIEW MARKET

Groceries & Liquor

Bakery & Deli

Home & Office Supplies

Gifts & Local Treasures

91 Bayview Dr. Port Clements

Mon-Sat 10-6 | 250-557-4331

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Call us at 250-557-2088

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In the Yard & Workshop

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

Pet and Pet Supplies

5/8” galvanized chain. 250 feet of 5/8” galvanized chain. Brand new, $1.25 per

foot. Call Mike Kolankowski at (587) 225-5437 or email Covequest@gmail.com

Cabinet saw. This is an older Rockwell Delta table saw. A real workhorse solid

cast top with rip fence and guard. It has a 5hp 3phase motor. This saw is in

excellent shape and weighs around 400 lbs. All bearings and belts are in perfect

shape. It does need a start-stop switch. $1,000 Call Dave Ellis at (250) 559-4747

or email drellis@qcislands.net

Winchester 32 special pre-64. Winchester 32 special pre-64. Decent condition.

Iron sights. Box of bullets included. Bought in September in Vancouver. $600

Call Kye at (250) 637-1412 or email kyeyak@hotmail.com

Empire aluminum drywall T-square. It is barely used. Plywood not included.

$15 Call Jack at (250) 626-3436 or email sales@tostaba.com

Live edge slabs. Red and Yellow Cedar, Hemlock, Alder and Spalted Alder Slabs

from 2”- 5” thick, been drying indoors for years. Would rather sell all together,

make me an offer. Call Neil at (250) 637-1074 or email neilgoodwin@live.ca

305-Watt, 12 Volt Solar Package. * 305-Watt solar panel (Hanhwa Q-Cells

monocrystalline) * CPY-2420 - 12/24V, 20-amp MPPT charge controller *

Triplex socket 12V wall plate (T12WP [3D Printed]) * 1 - T12S in-line socket * 3

- T12P plugs for 12V appliances. (solder-on) * 2 - surface mount circuit breakers

(20A) * Low power DC LED Light bulb (3W or 6W or 9W...) * LCD Power

monitor: Volts - Amps - Watts - Watt-Hours Choice of: * 2 - Surplus 6V golf cart

batteries (for core charge - $20+$20) _or_ * 1 - Used lithium Iron phosphate

12V, 100 AH ($200) $499 Call Craig Carmichael at (250) 559-7735 or email

craig@saers.com

.270 rifle. Savage Axis rifle in .270 on a Boyd’s laminate stock and Zeiss Conquest

4.5-14x44 optics good condition Comes with a box and a half of ammo

and a bore snake. PAL required to purchase $700 Call Toney at (250) 637-1986

or email the_cajun_ace@hotmail.com

Copper Electrical Cable. 30 meters of used armored copper electrical cable: Teck 90 600 AWG

3C copper for $20/m ($600). Call Etchi Zaleski at (250) 626-3677 or email etchiz@gmail.com

Router kit plus homemade router table. Bosch, $175. Call Ray at (250) 626-3513 or email zooey10@massett.ca

Popane Tank Heater. This heater works well and can be used on a 20 lb. tank and up. $25 Call

Harold Mackay at (250) 626-3305 or email hkmackay@telus.net

Lee Valley Push Mower. Used Lee Valley push mower. $30 Call Caroline Shooner at (250) 559-

8550 or email shoonerbox@gmail.com

VHF radios. Your choice. Kenwood and icom, $375. Call Dave at (250) 559-4747 or email drellis@qcislands.net

Power Inverter. Eliminator power inverter that has never been out of the box. 3000W, $100. Call

Ray at (250) 626-3513 or email zooey10@massett.ca

Electrical Panel. Square D sub panel with 60amp main breaker. Brand new, $400. Call Neil at

(250) 637-1074 or email neilgoodwin@live.ca

Concrete vibrator. Wacker vibrator with 8ft whip $250 Call Neil at (250) 637-1074 or email

neilgoodwin@live.ca

Stained Glass grinder. Will give some stained glass supplies along with the grinder. Hobby anyone?

$85 Call RAY at (250) 626-3513 or email zooey10@massett.ca

Touch up Spray gun nozzle. Brand new. $30 Call Ray at (250) 626-3513 or email zooey10@

massett.ca

West End

Auto Sales

2014 Dodge Grand Caravan

92,050km/Stk#6232 $13,995

2004 Dodge Durango

158,200km/Stk#6342 $5,500 AS IS

2014 Dodge Grand Caravan

123,800km/Stk#6291/ Back up camera and

heated seats/steering wheel $9,995

SOLD

2019 Ford F150 XLT Crew Cab

32,660km/Stk#6356 $41,995

“ No reasonable

offer refused!”

250-559-4641

605 Ocean View Dr.

Queen Charlotte

citires@qcislands.net

In the Yard & Workshop - cont.

Tub and Shower Faucet. This is a Euro Stream tub and shower faucet set in like

new condition. The package was only opened to look at it. The set was not what

I required for my project. $60 Call Harold Mackay at (250) 626-3305 or email

hkmackay@telus.net

On the Road

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

Van For Sale. 2001 Honda Odyssey -Automatic -222,000km -Runs & drives

well -7 passenger -Needs minor brake work -70% on tires $2,750 Call Cyrus

Stoltzfus at (250) 557-4727 or email info@haidagwaiitrader.com

Rav4 Cargo Liner. 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

Full Set RAV4 Winter Tires. Toyo Observe G3ICE, less than 1000km.

225/65R17 106T. Very clean, no punctures ever, balanced on included oilsprayed

rims. In excellent shape. Check out Toyo website for more info. Selling

new for $1012, I’m asking $700. Call Rolf at (250) 559-8877 or email fotogwaii@

hotmail.com

Classic Dodge minivan for sail. 1993 Dodge Grand Caravan SE. Body in good

shape, engine runs, burns no oil, needs tires, brake shoes and pads. Ideal to convert

for camping! $500 OBO. In QC parked beside Meagan’s store. Call Terence

Haymond at (250) 737-1879 or email thaymond@qcislands.net

Air Grease gun. New, didn't use but has marine grease in it. Needs an air compressor

to work. $80 Call Danny Stewart at (250) 631-3478 or email skocumshakers@

massett.ca

2 RV Vent Covers. Two brand new RV vent covers, $25 each. Call Karen at (250) 559-4255 or

email karefoe@gmail.com

Car for sale. 2004 38 Infiniti Sedan, V6, cold air induction, heated leather seats, Bose stereo.

Runs great but needs a head gasket. Smokes coolant. Call Gordon Usher at (250) 637-5755 or

email Patngord@qcislands.ca

On the Water

In part or complete-Power Boats/Sail Boats

34 FOOT ALUMINUM TROLLER. Masset Services is selling our Aluminum fish

boat. Diesel power, full electronics. Borg Warner gear. Needs lots of TLC. Good

runner. Strong hull. Poor cosmetics. BUT not $55,000, only $24,000. On the water

in Masset. Call Bill at (250) 626-3833 or email office@massetservices.com

Aluminum Boat with Trailer. Aluminum Fishing Vessel 28’ Length 10’ Breadth

3’6” Depth 7.19 Gross Tonnage 4.89 Net/Registered Tonnage Self-Propelled Gas Inboard.

$10,000 Call Josh Ray at (250) 686-6131 or email joshrayhomes@gmail.com

14’ Aluminum Mirro Craft. 14’ Aluminum Mirro Craft Boat, 20 hp Johnson and

homebuilt trailer. Has compass and 2 rod holders and motor runs well. $3,200 Call

Ron Waldron at (250) 637-2401 or email rwaldron787@gmail.com

14-foot Livingston. 14-foot Livingston with 2004 15 horse Merc, new fuel pump

and carb kit, oars and oar locks, new gas tank and fuel line, anchor and rope, new

anti-fouling paint, topcoat, no holes or leaks, also have a brand-new spare seat

that clamps on the center. Trailer not included. $3,000 Call Gary at (778) 260-

0990 or email gpruss11@hotmail.com


On the Water - cont.

Volvo Penta 151a Bell Housing for Sale. This is a Volvo Penta 151A bell housing in good working order. $275 Call Harold

at (250) 626-3305 or email hkmackay@telus.net

Volvo Penta 151a Marine Engine Parts for Sale. This is a reconditioned Volvo Penta 151A cylinder head for sale. $1,500 Call Harold at

(250) 626-3305 or email hkmackay@telus.net

Fuel Tank. Moeller Marine permanent fuel tank, brand new 29gal/110L. Comes with mounting hardware. $500 Call Neil at (250) 637-1074

or email neilgoodwin@live.ca

Stainless Prop. Mercury Mirage Plus left-hand screw 14.25” diameter - 15 pitch $450 Call Neil at (250) 637-1074 or email

neilgoodwin@live.ca

Contessa 26 Sailboat. Jj Taylor Contessa 26’ “Polaris” small but well-regarded Bluewater cruiser. Combination of full keel,

low freeboard and narrow beam design makes a fun and secure sail, set up for single handed sailing. Outboard mercury

9.9hp very few hours (50-150); New spark plugs and oil change (June 2021). New: marine battery, inverter, anchor chain

(30FT), radar reflector. Sails in good condition, head sail on roller furling. Small marine wood stove, small solar panel, and

water tank. Standing rigging recently inspected. Last bottom paint June 2020, zinc in good shape; recent bottom clean (June

2021). Moored at Queen Charlotte Marina, Haida Gwaii. *New marine radio and auto tiller sold separately. Insured. $4,800

Call Amanda Waning at (250) 641-2216 or email amanda.waning@mail.utoronto.ca

Troller for Sale - Reduced Price! Price Reduced to $165,000 from $180,000 (CAD) Akko Chan, 41 ft fibreglass freezer troller,

very clean, well-maintained. Brand new John Deere 240hp engine installed 2017 has 1800 hours on it, new gear, twin disk,

new exhaust, and tail shaft; lots of fishing gear included. Packs 600 gallons of fuel. More information can be found at https://

akkochan.northernrogue.ca/ This vessel is ready to fish. Call Colin at 250-559-4637 or 250-637-1997 or email info@haidagwaiitrader.com

10-foot fibreglass skiff. Lightweight 10-foot fibreglass skiff. The beam is about 4 feet. It needs some work.

This is a project I don’t need. Price reduced. $300 Call Jack at (250) 626-3436 or email sales@tostaba.com

Real Estate & Rentals

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

House for Sale in Masset, Haida Gwaii. We have for sale a 4 bedroom house

which is within walking distance of the ocean. The house has been fully renovated

with an attached double bay garage, metal roof, chain-link fenced backyard,

shed, garden, 4 skylights, ducted heat pump, spacious kitchen with island and

in-floor heat, 4 piece ensuite off master bedroom with walk-in closet, on main

floor. The yard has been landscaped to minimize maintenance. Asking $399,900.

If interested contact us @ 250 626 7787 or email massethouseforsale@gmail.com

SOLD! Fishing Lodge/Single Family. Walk in to this move in ready fishing

lodge! This fully furnished 7 bedroom, 4 bathroom house is beautifully renovated

throughout and situated in the perfect location. The house boasts 2 hot water

tanks, 2 furnaces, 2 fridges, 3 freezers and 2 sets of washer/dryers. Also included

with this fabulous property is the fish cleaning station on the lower level. The

large attached boat storage and oversized double garage give you ample space

for all your boating and fishing equipment. SOLD! Call 1-403-651-4352 or email

karen@karenjohnson.ca

Haida Gwaii Live/Work Opportunity. This is a share sale: including 2 lots, commercial

and residential space - total of 7970 s/f, goodwill, equipment, fixtures and

$200k plus of inventory. Owner is available to train and consult for a new owner.

This executive, custom built (2005 and reno 2011) 5 bedroom/3 bathroom (2986

square foot) home with extensive ocean facing decks, plus an elevator above the

4983 square foot (built 1969) 3rd generation family Home Hardware dealership.

Spectacular ocean views, stunning sunsets. Price $1,250,000. Call 250-212-8552

or email marnie@marnieperrier.com

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 km east of

Port Clements. It is a shallow lake that warms up quickly in the summer - perfect

for paddle sports and freshwater fishing. Whether you wish to relax among old

growth timber stands, or enjoy fishing or paddling on the waters of Mayer Lake,

this property is meant for you. You can choose from 1 of 34 recreational lots that

are approximately 25m wide and 65m long with lakefront access on each lot.

There are also 2 lots that have the ability to build a cabin on. They will be priced

at $49,900. The properties are boat access only and will primarily be used for recreational

camping. Lots are available on a first-come first-serve basis. Financing

is available with 25% down. For more information visit www.mayerlakeestates.

com. If you have any questions or to reserve your lot, call Norm at 604-854-0330

or email njdev@shaw.ca

Queen Charlotte City - Home with spectacular views. Iconic Haida Gwaii 3

story home in Queen Charlotte City. Panoramic views of Skidegate Inlet from

multiple decks and patios. Close to hospital and village necessities. 4 rental opportunities:

residence, bachelor suite, cabin and guest cabin. Private setting. Price

$499,000. Call 250-307-2100 or email john@landquest.com

Income Property for Sale. Swordfern Inn - successful inn for sale in the heart

of Queen Charlotte. Beautiful, unique 5 bedroom home with 3 private attached

rental units boasting sweeping views of the inlet, harbour, and mountains. Land

yourself a beautiful home and fulfilling career with one purchase! Price $795,000.

Call 250-637-1785 or email allisonsinkins@gmail.com


Real Estate & Rentals - cont.

Kids Zone

From infants to toddlers-Clothing/Toys/Books/Games

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. Call 250 661 9012 or email dustin@rushworthelectric.ca

SOLD! Detached House/Single Family. 3122-3124 1st Avenue, Queen Charlotte. Looking for your own piece of

paradise or an Airbnb. This rustic home features a bright open concept, with tons of natural light and breathtaking

views of Skidegate Channel. Fully renovated in 2020, new Blaze King wood burning fireplace, Murphy bed, new windows,

updated electrical work, new septic and more. Enjoy the spa-like bathroom with heated floors and jacuzzi tub.

Located in the heart of Queen Charlotte Village, walking distance to all amenities and minutes away from the ocean.

SOLD! Call 604 845 0953 or email jeff.pacholuk@century21.ca

Established Business For Sale. Established Towing, Tow Trucks & Storage Business for sale. 3 towing trucks available

- individual purchase is an option -BCAA Contract -ICBC Towing. Call for more info 250-559-4641, cell: 250-

637-1870, or email bill@citires.ca

Family home in Masset. Single floor 3 bedroom rancher home for sale in a quiet neighbourhood in Masset. House

approx. 1200sq ft. Located in Brant Crescent, close to all downtown Masset amenities and Delkatla Bird Sanctuary. 1.5

bathroom. House has been well maintained and improved upon recently. No work required. Turn key family house. Email

us for more pictures and price at kyeyak@hotmail.com or call 250-637-1412

3 Bedroom House, 1675 Burgess Ave. Masset. Three bedrooms, 1.5 bath house in a quiet area of Masset. Fresh paint,

laminate flooring throughout, updated interior. Pacific Energy wood stove. Newer metal roof. Woodshed full of dry

wood (2 years’ worth). Greenhouse, walk-in smokehouse. Large level lot, cement pad with extra parking. Priced to

sell. Serious inquiries only please. Price $185,000 OBO. Email cbwaller@live.ca

Northern Rogue

Technologies

IT Services for Haida Gwaii

Onsite/Remote support for:

• Computer Repairs

• Server & Network

• Data Recovery

Hardware and

Software Sales

1-250-640-9204

FIND OUT MORE AT

www.northernroguetechnologies.ca

Insurance for Home.

Auto, Business,

& Recreational

Masset: 250.626.3711

Queen Charlotte: 250.559.8426

Helmet. Kids trek ‘scout 3’ helmet. Great fit, safety rating attached and adjustable

sizing (4-10) $25 Call Regina Williams at (250) 626-9009 or email haidagwaiimk@gmail.com

Wanted

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

Truck Cap. Hi I’m looking for a cap - 2015 GMC Sierra short Box. Call Rolf at (250) 559-8877 or

email fotogwaii@hotmail.com

ISO. Good used tires for Subaru Forester P205/65R16. I need at least one! Call

Terence Haymond at (250) 637-1879 or email thaymond@qcislands.net

WTB - Lot in Tlell. I’m looking to buy a lot in either Tlell, Lawn Hill, or possibly

Port Clements. Prefer 2 acres or larger. Can be undeveloped or with small cabin/

house. Thank you. Call Kevan Daniel at (260) 617-0245 or email kevan_daniel@

hotmail.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

Wanted: fold up tables. If anyone has any fold up table for sale, please contact me. Call Jana at

(778) 584-4128 or email jzamyslicka@hotmail.com

Fencing Rebuilding. Looking for someone to rebuild our fence. Call for more info. Alternative

number: 250-637-1870 Call Bill Galt at (250) 559-4641 or email bill@citires.ca

Looking for a used iPad mini at a reasonable price. Call fotogwaii@hotmail.com at (250) 559-

8877 or email fotogwaii@hotmail.com

Long term housing for local nurse and happy dog. Hello everyone! Izzi and I have been living

on island for 4 years now. We are seeking a long-term rental 1-2 bedroom at Queen Charlotte. I

would really hope we wouldn’t need to leave the island. I have never felt more at home with the

love I have received from most people. Izzi is a house trained non shedding poodle mix. We wish

to call Haida Gwaii our forever home. Please help us stay here for a long time. Hugs and thank

you for your time. Haawa! Call Jam Austrial at (604) 767-9564 or email jamaustrial@gmail.com

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 phase. Call James at (250) 557-4579 or email


Looking for small plot of land. Looking for a plot of land 1/2 acre or more, close to ocean with

or without a building / house. Prefer some privacy. Masset, Port, Tlell or Charlotte - or anywhere.

Please contact Carolyn by email. YogiBee@protonmail.com or call (604) 935-8256


Wanted - cont.

Employment & Training - cont.

TRAPPERS - HUNTERS - OUTDOOR HOBBYISTS

Newly Arrived for 2021

From the Incoming Tide

Custom Knife/Tool Sharpening

VHF/UHF Handheld

Coms-Li-ion Batteries

Smart Chargers

Button Batteries

Crossbows/Archery Accessories

and More

ANALOG / DIGITAL OPTICS / SIGHTS

IF - Night Vision

Red/Green Lasers

Holographic Red Dots

Fiber Optics Red/Green Dots/Chevrons

Fixed 3 and 4 power Illuminated Red/Green Reticle

Variable Power Scopes

6 x 24 x 50 Illuminated Reticle

4 x 16 x 50 Picatinny Rail Body Illuminated Reticle

4 x 12 x 50 Picatinny Rail Body Illuminated Reticle

Bright Zoom Tactical Lights with Remote Switching

25 x 75 x 70 Spotting Scope with iPhone attachment

8 x 50 Binoculars

and More

Available on the Island at The TRADINGPOST

THE BUNKHOUSE CAMPGROUND RESORT

921 3rd Ave

Village of Queen Charlotte

T. 206 259 6013

Website - Islandsretreat.com

Email - Eoffice@haidagwaii.net

Basketball. Looking for a basketball. Reasonably priced doesn’t have to be real

pretty but needs to hold air. Call Karen at (250) 559-4255 or email karefoe@

gmail.com

Freebies

Anything that just needs a new home!

Free Studded Winter Tires. 2 sets of 4 tires on steel rims: 1) 195-70-R14 - 5-bolt

(Chev) 2) 195-60-R15 - 4 bolt (Ford) Call Alvin at (250) 559-8797 or email acober@haidagwaii.ca

BBQ. Works fine. Call Caroline Shooner at (250) 559-8550 or email shoonerbox@gmail.com

Employment & Training

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

Education/Opportunities/Training Programs or Seminars

Various Employment Opportunities. Three jobs available with the choice of

full-time or part-time -Licensed Mechanic -Gas Attendant -Vehicle Detailer. Good

wages, full-time will have medical & dental after 30 days of employment. Call for

more info. Call Bill Galt at (250) 559-4641, (250) 637-1870, or email bill@citires.ca

Fishing Deckhand. Looking for a salmon troll deckhand for a short season. Opens August 12.

Need experience, easy to get along with. Call or leave message for Brian Mulvany at 250-626-

5119 or email brian-mulvany@hotmail.com

grid tied emergency • uninterrupted electrical power supplies • 100

watts to 5000 watts 12 hour run times grid down • off grid uninterrupted

electrical power utilities • solar generation 18 hour run times • during a

6 hour on 18 hours off solar duty cycle • all systems are task balanced

AMS Building Centre

Employment Opportunity

Daajing Giids Queen Charlotte

We are seeking a motivated self-starter to

oversee the AMS Building Centre warehouse

and lumberyard.

• Full time, year-round position with flexibility

and competitive pay.

• A valid BC drivers license is required.

• Previous experience is an asset and on-the

job training is provided.

Opportunity open until position is filled.

Email your resume and contact information or

questions to alanah@amsltd.ca

Banking System

Conversion,

happening

November 2021!

Ensure your contact

information is up to date.

ADVERTISE

WITH US!

Call us at 250-557-2088


Outreach Worker. Type of Work: Part Time. Location: Masset, BC. Position Type:

Temporary Part-time Until Aug 15, 2021 Level/Salary Range: Classification: Victim

Service Worker $23.10 – $26.91 / hour (JJEP Grid Level 11) Position Hours:

10 hours/week Variable schedule/as needed Date Posted: March 23, 2021 Posting

Expires: July 31, 2021 Applications Accepted By: FAX OR E-MAIL: (250) 626-4664 or

ea.hgspeace@massett.ca Subject Line: Outreach Worker position Attention: Executive

Director MAIL: Box 811 2132 Collison Avenue Masset, BC V0T 1M0 Job Description:

• Provide Support Services to residents of Masset, and Old Masset, as well as

any Previous Transition House client’s island wide. • Activities include but are not

limited to community education, consultation, and advice to community agencies

on the effects of violence against women. • Follow up support for former residents

of Masset’s Transition House. Transportation to the Masset Transition House and

accompaniment for legal, medical service appointments. • Assessment and supportive

lay counselling for women who have experienced violence, abuse, or threats. •

Liaison between STV and other community programs. • This position is required to

use their vehicle in the course of their duties. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1.

Developing networks with related services (e.g., counseling programs, neighboring

transition houses, alcohol and drug, and other services) to foster a working relationship

between services. 2. Working with community agencies in a consultative/

advisory capacity to identify and address the service needs of Women. Including

any proposed development of violence against Women programs; 3. Developing and

delivering culturally-appropriate public education initiatives to raise awareness of the

effects of violence against Women towards the prevention of violence against Women;

4. Providing Public education to raise awareness of the services available to Women

who have experienced violence, abuse or threats; 5. Prompting culturally-sensitive

Support mechanisms based on the needs of individual Women who reside in Masset,

Old Masset area. 6. Providing supportive counselling individually or in groups for

residence or former residents of the Masset Transition House and Women in the surrounding

area who have experienced violence, abuse, or threats and who are in need

of Support; 7. Facilitate Women’s understanding of her experience and the emotional

and psychological impact of the trauma resulting from abuse or violent experience. 8.

Assisting Women who have experienced violence, abuse, or threats, through referrals

to appropriate services such as safe, affordable housing, etc. 9. Providing transportation,

accompaniment, and advocacy, as required, such as for services of the transition

house in Masset, medical emergencies, legal, or social services appointments; 10.

Providing referral and follow up to Women who have accessed Outreach services;

and 11. Conduct appropriate administrative duties. QUALIFICATIONS AND EDU-

CATION REQUIREMENTS • Diploma in a related human / social service field • One

(1) year recent related experience: o Providing services to women who have experienced

violence; o and providing outreach or similar services. • Or an equivalent

combination of education, training, and experience. • This position is dependent on a

clear Criminal Records Check (Vulnerable Sector). • This position is required to use

their vehicle in the course of their duties • This position requires Union membership

with the BCGEU General Services. • This position is required to use their vehicle in

the course of their duties. The successful applicant will have a reliable vehicle at their

disposal. City or Town: Masset https://hgpeace.ca/ Document Link: Contact: Phone:

2506264664 Contact Name: Brie Altrogge Email: ea.hgspeace@massett.ca Call Brie

Altrogge at (250) 626-4664 or email ea.hgspeace@massett.ca




Looking for Work Late 2021. Mature, professional woman looking to relocate.

Forty-seven years of customer service experience. Open to anything, anywhere

on Haida Gwaii. Seeking full time work with accommodation. No heavy manual

labour please. Email Carol at cheekycarol@gmail.com

Bookkeeper/Financial Coordinator. Job Summary: Plans, develops, and implements

and oversees the HGSCP Finance Department activities in consultation

with the Executive Director and external auditor. Provides managerial accounting

support and information to senior management and the Executive Director.

Produces financial reports and summaries and assists with preparing program

budgets for various HGSCP programs and departments. Recommends improvements

to internal financial controls, processes, and procedures. Supervises clerical

accounting staff. Performs related bookkeeping duties such as coding, recording,

posting, and processing day-to-day transactions. Processes accounts receivable,

accounts payable and payroll. Maintains and updates various accounting and

payroll records as required. This position is not required to use their vehicle in the

course of their duties. Qualifications and Education Requirements: • Certificate

or diploma up to two (2) years in a related field such as accounting principles and

procedures, bookkeeping, payroll, accounting software, or office administration,

OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. • Three (3)

years recent related experience, including 1 year of supervisory or administrative

experience. • The successful applicant will be required to join the BCGEU General

Services union membership. • This position is dependent upon a clear Criminal

Record Check. Call Brie Altrogge at (250) 626-4664 or email ea.hgspeace@

massett.ca

Community Living Support Workers. Type of Work: Full Time, part-time (multiple

positions) Job Title: Community Living Support Workers. Location: Queen

Charlotte City & Masset, Haida Gwaii Classification: Community Support Workers

Grid Level/wage rate 10 as per Collective Agreement ($21.63 – 25.19/hour)

Job Description: To respectfully support adults with developmental disabilities in

developing skills needed to be active and included in the community. These skills

are to be offered in a manner respectful of the intelligence and independence already

attained by the individuals. Their input will be requested and highly valued,

being used as a cornerstone in the planning of any and all activities. This team

member enhances and supports the quality of life for individuals by providing

the opportunity for full involvement in their community. Note: All duties will

be adapted to include appropriate COVID-19 precautions and protocols. Key

Duties and Responsibilities: • Evaluates client needs and develops short term

plans (weekly and monthly) to meet such needs with the active participation of

clients, their families, and social networks. Reviews and evaluates the individual’s

progress and makes adjustments to programs as required. • Identifies social,

economic, recreational, educational activities in the community that will meet the

adult’s needs. Maintains liaison with and makes referrals to other agencies, professionals,

government officials and the community. Provides feedback and support

to clients and/or their families. Qualifications and Requirements: • Diploma in

a related human/social service field is required for the position • Emergency First

Aid and CPR Certifications • Reliable vehicle and satisfactory driver’s abstract •

Clear Criminal Records Check • One (1) year of training and experience or an

equivalent combination of education, training, and experience • This position requires

Union Membership with BCGEU General Services • This position requires

the successful applicant to use their own vehicle in the course of their duties

Preferred Skills: • Excellent interpersonal skills. • Good organizational, time and

general management skills • Knowledge of group process and facilitation techniques

• Knowledge of disabilities essential • Must be able to maintain confidentiality.

City or Town: Queen Charlotte (Full-time) Masset (casual/ part-time) www.

hgpeace.ca Contact Name: Daniel Kolpatzik, CLBC Contracts Manager. Email

ea.hgspeace@massett.ca or clcm.hgspeace@massett.ca Call (250) 626-7977

www.argosypr.ca

Handcrafted soap

& body products

islandwisehaidagwaii.com

TRICORP

TRIBAL RESOURCES

INVESTMENT CORPORATION

First Nations Economic Development

Employment, Skills & Training

Business Development

Employer Loan Benefit Program

250-624-3535

www.tricorp.ca Prince Rupert, BC

Transition House Support Worker Casual. Position: Casual Transition House

Support Worker Rate of Pay: $23.90 -25.19/hr. (JJEP Wage Grid Level 10) Hours:

Variable shifts Mornings 7 am – 3 pm Afternoons 3 pm – 11 pm Evenings 11

pm - 7 am The employee is NOT required to use their automobile in the performance

of their duties This position requires Union membership; accepted

applicant will need to join BCGEU. Casual Positions receive an additional 10.2%

in lieu of sick, vacation & stat benefits Qualifications: •Diploma in a related

human/social service field: would be an asset but not required • One (1) year

related human/social service experience • Or an equivalent combination of education,

training & experience. Must be willing to complete (on the job training

provided) • Must have a valid certification in Standard First Aid (2-day course)

with a CPR-C component • Food-Safe Certification • Completion of Violence

Prevention/De-escalation course (online) • Completion of Domestic Violence

Safety Planning course (online) • BCSTH Foundations in Violence Against

Women Training (online) completed • BCSTH Introduction to Transition House

Work Module 1 (online) completed • BCSTH Introduction to Transition House

Work Module 2 (online) completed • This position is dependent on a clear

Criminal Records Check. Call Angela Foster, Transition House Director at (250)

626-9163 or email ea.hgspeace@massett.ca

Employment Opportunity. Northern Savings Credit Union has an opening for

a full time Receptionist for our Queen Charlotte branch. 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: • High School diploma is a requirement

Experience: • 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) 628-0357 or email info@northsave.com

Bookkeeper/Financial Coordinator. Job Summary: Plans, develops, and

implements and oversees the HGSCP Finance Department activities in consultation

with the Executive Director and external auditor. Provides managerial

accounting support and information to senior management and the Executive

Director. Produces financial reports and summaries and assists with preparing

program budgets for various HGSCP programs and departments. Recommends

improvements to internal financial controls, processes, and procedures. Supervises

clerical accounting staff. Performs related bookkeeping duties such as

coding, recording, posting, and processing day-to-day transactions. Processes

accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll. Maintains and updates

various accounting and payroll records as required. This position is not required

to use their vehicle in the course of their duties. Qualifications and Education

Requirements: • Certificate or diploma up to two (2) years in a related field

such as accounting principles and procedures, bookkeeping, payroll, accounting

software, or office administration, OR an equivalent combination of education,

training, and experience. • Three (3) years recent related experience, including

1 year of supervisory or administrative experience. • The successful applicant

will be required to join the BCGEU General Services union membership. • This

position is dependent upon a clear Criminal Record Check. Call Brie Altrogge at

(250) 626-4664 or email ea.hgspeace@massett.ca



At Your Service

Business Services/Business Products

Wellness Services

Karen Walhout

Craniosacral

Massage

Yoga with

Karen on

Haida Gwaii

kswalhout@gmail.com

Facebook: @InhaleSatExhaleNam

Authentic Screen Printing

www.haleyapparel.ca

Deckhand Work Available. D & E Towing & Salvage, based in Port Clements, is

seeking a tugboat deckhand. Reliability, good work attitude, and physical stamina

are required for this position. Marine experience or certification desirable,

but training can be provided. Hours will vary. For more information or to submit

your resume, please email detowing@outlook.com or call Dave Unsworth at

250-557-4222.

Employment Opportunity. Northern Savings Credit Union has an opening for

a Temporary Full time Member Services Representative for our Queen Charlotte

branch. This would appeal to an outgoing individual interested in providing

excellent customer service and a career in sales. General Duties: • Processes

member transactions. • Recognizes member needs and promotes and cross sells

credit union products and services to members by explaining basic credit union

products and services and referring more complex requests for information and

assistance to appropriate branch staff. Minimum Qualifications: Education: •

Secondary School Diploma required. Experience - Customer service. Call Santa

Slubowski at (250) 628-0357 or email info@northsave.com

Community Service Listings

Not For Profit Groups/Organizations/Societies

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, and 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. Open 7 days a week, 10am – 4pm. Current Covid safety

measures in place. For more information, please call Brigid Cumming at (250)

557-4576 or email pcmuseum@qcislands.ca

Alcoholics Anonymous. If you have a drinking problem we can help. If you live

in the North end of Haida Gwaii call John at 250-626-7557. If you live in the

South call Lou at 250-559-4568. At this time all meetings are virtual. Call John/

Lou at (250) 626-7557 or email info@haidagwaiitrader.com

Gwaii Taxi & Tours – New Shuttle Operator. Gwaii Taxi is now Haida Gwaii’s

new shuttle operator for transporting passengers from Skidegate and Queen

Charlotte to the Sandspit Airport. Gwaii Taxi will also be available to do bus runs

to Masset. To airport PICK UP POINTS: 1. TaawNaay/Skidegate at 11:15am 2.

Post Office/QCC at 11:30 am 3. Visitor Centre/QCC at 11:45 am 4. BC Ferries

Skidegate 12 - 12:45 pm Ferry leaves at 1 pm. Returning, we aim to catch the

3:30 pm ferry. From airport/DROP OFF POINTS: BC Ferries Skidegate Visitor

Centre/QCC Post Office/QCC TaawNaay/Skidegate. One-way fares: Adults $55,

Elder/Senior $50, Child (2-12) $25, Infant (0-23 months Free). Call Bob Stratton

at (250) 559-2380 or email info@gwaiitaxiandtours.ca

Island BookkeepIng

servIces

Family Owned & Operated

Past and current tax filing

Day-to-day bookkeeping

Masset, BC

250-626-7867

atwellron7@gmail.com

PUT YOUR

AD HERE!

Call us at 250-557-2088


Organic Produce

Groceries & Dairy

• Artisan Breads & Baked Goods

• Farm Fresh, Seasonal Veggies

• Free Range Meats

• Organic Charcuterie Meats

• International Cheeses

• Foods for All Diets

250-559-8623

store@isabelcreek.ca

Open Mon-Sat: 10am-5:30pm

3219 Wharf Street

Daajing Giids/Queen Charlotte

Dear Huckleberry - Advice Column. Are you or someone you know in need

of relationship advice? Introducing HGT’s new advice column, Dear Huckleberry!

Commencing with the MarchApril HGT Magazine, we are excited to

introduce Dear Huckleberry, a new relationship advice column. Whether for

you, your partner, a nosy family member or a jealous co-worker, Dear Huckleberry

will talk about the good, the bad, the funny and the ugly with the goal of

untangling relationship challenges of all kinds. A resident of Haida Gwaii, the

Dear Huckleberry columnist has 9 years experience in the field of psychology, 5

years in family therapy, and 2 years in Biodecoding therapy. Advice will be built

on honesty, surprising vulnerability, and a splash of funny as well. Contributor

Guidelines: • The Dear Huckleberry columnist and its contributors are 100%

anonymous and to keep it that way, all submissions should not include any

identifying information (i.e., no names or places). Any words or statements that

conflict with this guideline will be edited out for privacy reasons. • Submissions

should either ask questions or describe problems and can be as long as desired.

Due to publishing space limitations, if they are chosen to be featured in a Dear

Huckleberry column, they will be edited down to around 100 words. • Dear

Huckleberry advice is not intended to replace any individualized mental health

programs. If you or anyone you know needs such services, contact your doctor

to discuss what options are available. By submitting your letters/questions, you

agree to waive any and all liability arising from any action taken or potentially

taken in response to or as a result of the advice provided by the Dear Huckleberry

columnist. • Submission deadlines: NovDec issue - Oct. 10th • Submissions

can be sent by email (as a Word document or in the body of the email)

to: dearhuckleberry.hgt@gmail.com or by mail to: Dear Huckleberry c/o Haida

Gwaii Trader, PO Box 313, Port Clements, BC V0T 1R0. Call Dear Huckleberry

(c/o HGT) at (250) 557-2088 or email info@haidagwaiitrader.com

Masset Services Pro Detail Shop. CARS, TRUCKS AND SUV’s! BASIC DE-

TAIL: vacuum all carpets and upholstery, complete interior clean, exterior wash,

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 & SUV’s: $255 EN-

GINE DETAIL: $40 Call Ron at (250) 626-7089 or email office@massetservices.

com

Tlell Pop-Up Flea Market. The Tlell Farmer’s Market building is available Monday-Saturday

for you to sell your wares! -Covered building and lots of parking.

-Pick your day between Mon-Sat -$10 per table. Great for garage or moving sale

items. Handcrafters and food vendors are also welcome. Sundays: Come and sell

what you bake, grow, gather, or make at the Tlell Farmers Market! To book your

table contact Elizabeth Condrotte: 250-557-4323 or erc@haidagwaii.net

Last Minute Ads

Too late to fit into their respective categories but squeaked in before we

went to print!

Dependable House Sitter Available. Retired shop teacher wanting to settle in Masset for the winter.

Arrived HG on my boat 6 weeks ago, happily staying with relatives, but need to give them space.

Clean, responsible, good local references. Have lived with wood heat most of my life. Comprehensive

skill set. Willing to do some maintenance work. Would consider modest rent for right place.

Call Roger Purdy at (250) 218-0699 or email rbpurdy@shaw.ca

Looking to ship a cabinet (5.5' long X 2' wide X 3.5' high), possibly a couch and possibly a fridge

from Vanc Island to Queen Charlotte anytime before Nov. The cabinet is the most important. Call

Jill at (250) 637-1038 or email mistybru@qcislands.net

Wanted water storage tank. Wanted any water storage tank or barrels. let me know what you

have for sale. Call Chris Burns at (250) 626-8968 or email chris421sd@gmail.com


Haida Gwaii Trader Community Calendar September/October, 2021

Do you have an event you want to advertise?

Go to www.haidagwaiitrader.com and post your not-for-profit event FREE OF CHARGE

Gaw Tlagee / Old Massett & Masset

Masset Farmers' Market

Fridays / 11am-2pm / Across from Credit Union /

Main Street / Masks and hand washing required

before entry

Bakers, makers and growers brave the elements

year-round to host the Masset Market, offering locally

grown and prepared foods, vegetables, eggs, cheese,

jams, preserves, hot lunches, baking and treats.

Additional artisans diversify the Market offerings from

spring through fall, and include jewellery, soap, and

body products, knitted, painted, felted and beach

combed treasures. Look for cut flowers, mushrooms,

and berries available in season. Masset Market is

located on Main St and runs every Friday from 11:00

am - 2:00 pm. (Some vendors stay a while beyond 2:00

pm, so it’s worth a look after hours!) New vendors are

always welcome! For more information contact Natalie

at 250-626-3412 or Massetmarket@gmail.com

AGATE MAN TRIATHLON/HLGA

HLK’AATS IIHLANGAA

Sat, Sep 18 / 9am-4pm / Pure Lake / Highway 16

AGATE MAN TRIATHLON/HLG̱A HḺ’AATS IIHLANGAA

DATE: Saturday, September 18, 2021 CHECK-IN TIME:

9:00 AM – 9:45 AM LOCATION: Pure Lake RACE START:

10:00 am SHARP COST: $30 per person $90 for teams

of 3 participants A minimum of 20 pre-registrations

are needed by AUGUST 1, 2021 to keep this race

sustainable. So make sure to register before AUGUST

1, 2021 and receive your limited edition AGATE MAN

2021 T-Shirt! COURSE: 500 m Swim – Pure Lake 20 km

Cycle – from Pure Lake Parking lot to Masset Fire Hall

6 km Run – around Delkatla Wildlife Sanctuary ENTRY

CATEGORIES: 1. Triathlon – Men’s Solo Swim/Bike/Run

2. Triathlon – Women’s Solo Swim/Bike/Run 3. Relay of

3 – Swim/Bike/Run 4. Group Fun Event – Enter a relay

with as many people as you want placed wherever you

want! Volunteers are a huge part of the success of this

event! If you wish to volunteer and receive a FREE Limited

Edition Agate Man T-Shirt, please send an email to

info@hgerc.com or contact 250-626-5652.

K’il Kun / Sandspit

All Islands - Virtual

Alcoholics Anonymous

If you have a drinking problem, we can help. For South

end virtual meeting information call Lou at 250-559-

4568, for North end call John at 250-626-7557

Hlk’yak’ii – To Start a Fire

Until December 24 / Haida Gwaii Museum / #2

Second Beach Road

The Hlk’yak’ii: To Start a Fire art exhibition is part of a

Haida Gwaii grassroots movement to find new, local

and sustainable ways to meet our energy needs and to

move away from our dependence on diesel to generate

electricity. There have been decades of local resistance

against unsustainable energy sources over the years,

but we also recognize our dependence upon them, and

that solutions are required in order to bring change.

Exhibition can be viewed online at haidagwaiimuseum.

ca/hlk’yakii-to-start-a-fire or visit the exhibit in person

at 2 Second Beach Rd., HlGaagilda Skidegate. For more

information call 250-559-4643 or email adminassistant@

haidagwaiimuseum.ca

Tll.aal / Tlell

Tlell Farmers Market

Sundays / 11am-2pm / Tlell / at the storage facility

on the driveway to the soccer field just south of the

fire hall

Social distancing, masks and sanitizer or hand washing

before service. Buy Local and keep the money in your

community! Freshly picked produce, home baking,

lunches, coffee, desserts, eggs, bread, preserves,

vegetables in season, berries, sourdough, kombucha,

garden plants and lots more! New vendors are welcome

to sell anything you grew or raised, made or baked.

Buskers and entertainers are also welcome. There is a

cold storage facility on site for vendor convenience.

Charge will be $5 per vendor to cover expenses for

more information contact 250-559-8282 or erc@

haidagwaii.net

Daajing Giids / Queen Charlotte

Queen Charlotte Farmers Market

Saturdays / 11am-2pm / Gather Food (223

Oceanview Drive) / QC Community Club (outside QC

Community Hall)

Social distancing, masks and sanitizer or hand

washing before service. Start your week’s grocery

shopping at the market and support local growers

and producers. You can find greens, sourdough,

plants, transplants, locally grown mushrooms, a large

selection of baked goods, kombucha, and much

more. For more information contact Marylynn Hunt at

250-559-8282 or stmarysspring@gmail.com For more

information contact Marylynn Hunt at 250-559-8282 or

stmarysspring@gmail.com

Gamadiis / Port Clements

Regular Council Meetings

Sept 8th & 21st, Oct 5th & 19th / 7pm-10pm

Village of Port Clements Regular Council Meeting.

Please note that to abide by the Provincial Health

Order, members of the public cannot attend Council

meetings physically in person. Alternative means of

participation are available, such as calling or emailing

the Village Office ahead of Council Meetings with

questions for the Agenda items to be read out to

Council during the “Questions from the Public and

Press” section of the meeting. For more information

contact Village Office at 250-557-4295 or office@

portclements.ca or www.portclements.ca

Magazine Submissions

• Letters to the Editor

• Stories

• News

• Photos

• Poems

• Cartoons

We would be honoured to hear from you!

Email: info@haidagwaiitrader.com

Mail: PO Box 313, Port Clements, BC V0T 1R0

Phone: 250-557-2088

Moresby Market

Sundays(Excluding Sept 5th) / 11am-1pm / ALM

School Walkway / School Road

In compliance with the BCCDC farmers market

guidelines. Our Artisan market features handmade,

homemade, and homegrown goods. This often

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HGT Magazine #113 September/October 2021

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