HGT Magazine #115 January/February 2022

LOCAL MENTORSHIP
Collaborations in Media,
Fashion, & More
DIRT NERD SOIL CO.
Composting on Haida Gwaii
A Naturalist's Almanac - The Snipe Report
Through the Eyes of a Senior - The Day My Stroke Arrived
HG Local Foods Project - The Future of Food on Haida Gwaii
+All Things Music - The Studio Sessions
Issue 115
January / Febuary 2021
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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
LOCAL MENTORSHIP
THROUGH THE EYES OF
A SENIOR
DIRT NERD SOIL CO.
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
Dear Huckleberry, an observer of human
conduct and love interactions, is passionate
about finding creative ways to navigate love,
friendships and familiar relationships
dearhuckleberry.hgt@gmail.com
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of two active boys. She is a local StrongStart
facilitator and has lived in Gamadiis Port
Clements for 15 years.
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theatre sports and volunteering at the Thrift
Store. She lives in Daajing Giids with hubby
Jack and cat Lady Bean.
armstrongs@haidagwaii.ca
Behind the scenes:
Shellene Patience
Owner/Editor in Chief
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Shannon Hammond
Assistant Editor
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Sales Manager
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What's inside?
5 A NATURALIST'S ALMANAC
The Snipe Report.
6 DEAR HUCKLEBERRY
Poetic relationship advice.
19 THE WORLD ACCORDING TO CARTER
Musings of a four-year-old.
23 HAIDA GWAII LOCAL FOODS PROJECT
The future of food on Haida Gwaii.
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28 ALL THINGS MUSIC
The Studio Sessions.
30 CROSSWORD PUZZLE
31 HOROSCOPES
32 CLASSIFIEDS
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Letter from the Editor
Glowing with the Flow
By Shellene Patience
Haida Gwaii Trader Values
HOMEGROWN
We proudly serve the unceded
traditional territory of the Haida
Nation along with all those who
live, work and play on Haida
Gwaii. We offer affordable
advertising for all local businesses
and exemplary off-island
businesses whose products and/
or services are in limited, local
supply.
UNITED
Our focus is to build, maintain
and enhance bridges between the
Haida people and fellow islanders
of all ages, genders and income,
between nature and humanity,
and between spirit and ego.
BETTER FOR ALL
We support basic, equitable needs
shared by all, including social
sustainability, clean air,
water and energy, affordable
housing, wellness, and nutritious,
locally produced food.
HGT commits to the Truth and
Reconciliation’s Call to Action #85:
continuing to develop media initiatives
that inform and educate the Canadian
public, and connect the Haida people
and fellow islanders.
Is it just me or are the 2021 comings and
goings a bit of a blur? And poof… now
it’s 2022. Much like last year at this time,
many of the customary “Happy New
Year!” masked and muffled greetings we
publicly share with each other look and
feel strange. Including the word “happy”
feels rather precarious. The traditional
delivery of the “Happy New Year! Whoo
hoo!” wish is more like “Happy New
Year? Umm…” and is often followed with
shoulder shrugs and/or lingering looks of
trepidation.
Happiness - the state of being happy - is
a noun that I am, and always have been
especially fascinated by. I’m fond of joy
and I tend to wear it sincerely on my
sleeve. However, living in and amongst
a multiyear pandemic has admittedly
strained my lighthearted nature - another
statement that many of you can, without
a doubt, substantially relate to.
So, how does one maintain sunniness in
a time of “never going back to normal,”
discombobulated upendedness? (I’d
truly love to hear your thoughts on this.
Seriously, do send an email or write a
letter.)
Many sages of the past and present say:
go within.
Whilst exploring the happiness query, an
audiobook I’ve listened to many times over
is, “The Path Made Clear: Discovering
Your Life’s Direction,” by Oprah Winfrey
(free on YouTube). Throughout the book,
Oprah shares clips of interviews she’s
conducted over the years with many wise
souls. Topics covered include setting
one’s intention, living in service of one’s
calling, and my personal favourite: flow.
“Find your lane,” Oprah says. “Make
space for the flow to show itself. Follow
the natural rhythm of your life and you
will discover a force far greater than
your own.” She goes on to share that, “…
despite the inevitable distractions, when
you find that sweet spot, living your truth
takes on a breathtaking level of intensity.
That is the brilliance
of flow.” Love it. Our
flow’s only cost is the
time and focus it takes
to define and honour
it. And nobody else
need define it for us.
Shellene Patience
Many of you will note the price increase of the HGT Magazine. It has been four years since we
raised any of our rates and as the operational costs have risen considerably, albeit a difficult
decision, it was necessary for our ability to continue providing Haida Gwaii with a top-quality
product. We appreciate your ongoing support. Cheers to 2022 being a year we all connect a
little or a lot to the glow of our own personal flows.
All the best Selena! You will be missed. Moving onwards and upwards
to a new and exciting chapter, thank you, haw’aa Selena Adams for your
many heartfelt contributions to HGT over the past year. Much joy and
success to you, dear one!
Welcome Carol! Introducing Carol Bulford, our newest member of the
HGT team. Carol has accepted the position of Sales Manager and comes
to us with over forty years of business and customer service experience.
She recently moved to Haida Gwaii from Prince Rupert, and in her
words, “living and working here is a dream come true.”
A Naturalist’s Almanac
The Snipe Report
Snipe are the shorebird of the field. It doesn’t seem to
make sense, but it’s true. According to numerous bird
identification books, they are “inconspicuous along grassy
edges of ponds or among muddy stubble in flooded fields,”
not along the shore. But “shorebird” is their classification.
What do we know about snipe? We know they nest in
wet meadows and long grass near water. Many Wilson’s
Snipe, the North American species, nested in Delkatla
Wildlife Sanctuary in the mid-1980’s and could be heard
“winnowing” over Delkatla in summer. That is, they flew
high and, when they dove, the wind riffled through their
tail feathers and created a distinctive “whe-whe-whe”
sound. It was their aerial, territorial dance. While habitat
restoration was critical to Delkatla’s survival as an intertidal
estuary, Wilson’s Snipe was one of the species that, sadly,
lost its nesting grounds. Our surveys out there in the 80’s
showed that four eggs were laid, and after ten to fifteen
days of gestation four chicks ran away from their nest
only about forty eight hours from when they hatched.
They are precocial (meaning they can move around on
their own shortly after hatching), unlike songbird chicks,
which remain in the nest for a few weeks, depending on
the species.
Snipe don’t usually spend the winter in large numbers here,
however during the 2019 Christmas Bird Count we counted
Article and Photos by Margo Hearne
The damp and difficult terrain of the Wilson’s Snipe
ninety-six. Exceptional. There have been years when we
were lucky to even see one. Perhaps the mild weather and
constant winter storms that year drew them in. The high
water also helped to create perfect conditions for them.
Wilson’s Snipe are really hard to see. They feed in the
late evening and are very secretive. Little is known of
their history as they don’t wander around in the open
waiting to be photographed, but hide in the long sedge
grass until almost stepped upon. Then they take off with a
harsh “scresh” and dart away, zig-zagging low and landing
quickly somewhere else. Then they run and hide until
almost underfoot again. It can be startling, especially when
one is creeping along trying to get a photo of a rare bird.
Snipe have a really long bill and very short legs. They have
sharply delineated white stripes along the back which
contrasts clearly with their brown feathering. During fall
and winter they are sometimes seen in town probing with
their long bill through the soft moss of what was once a
grassy lawn. This suits the bird, who eats earthworms,
crane fly larva, beetles and other bugs, so they are to be
encouraged if seen in your yard. They have come from
somewhere else, and their high numbers attest to their
ability to survive in damp and difficult terrain.
Wilson’s Snipe in its favourite habitat
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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.
Dear Huckleberry, This is kind of messed up, but here goes... I’ve been dating my girlfriend for almost two
years. This past summer she moved away to finish college, and I stayed on HG working. We are trying
to make it work in spite of the distance (phone calls, text, emails, photos, you name it, we are doing it),
but the thing that kept me hopeful was a surprise visit I planned for her birthday. The first two days were
amazing and it felt like nothing had changed between us, but when we went to bed that second day she
was showing me some pictures on her phone and a snap of a guy’s face came up with the caption “Tinder
[name withheld for privacy].” Immediately she swiped it away nervously, so I swiped back and asked her
about it. She said it was sent to her by a friend, who went on a date with that guy and was just sharing the
picture. And before I said anything else she closed her phone and changed the subject. I didn’t press it
because I didn’t want to invade her privacy or make accusations without real proof, but the way she acted,
the guilt in her eyes, I just didn’t buy it. One day I was completely sure about our relationship, and then
the rug was pulled from under me. I’m not certain of anything anymore. I don’t want to make up stories in
my head, but I also don’t want to walk around blind if the truth is right in front of me. What should I do?
- Kind of Messed Up
Dear Kind of Messed Up, I understand that this
must feel messed up to you, but believe me dear, it
isn’t. Those of us who choose to enter any kind of
relationship will at some point in our lives stand
in the same place that you are standing right now.
Actually, off the top of my head I can remember
at least one for every relationship I’ve been in. The
first time, funny enough, was also a long distance
relationship. I drove myself mad wondering if the
distance was making them miss me or forget me, so
I put on my detective hat, obsessed with knowing
who they were talking to or spending time with. At
some point I even thought it was a good idea to ask
a friend to seduce them to see if they would take
the bait. They didnt, but instead figured out the
level of my mistrust and that was the end of us.
I wish I could say I learned my lesson from that
experience, but that would be a lie. And a bigger lie
would be to say that I don’t still find myself battling
with my own vulnerability. But what I can tell
you is that I have learned to feel true love in those
moments when I’m uncertain, doubtful, or jealous.
You see, it wouldn’t be love if you didn’t have to put
any real trust in someone else. You give that part of
yourself that can be broken to the person you trust
the most not to break it, and sometimes your trust
is rewarded with loyalty and other times you hurt.
But that is a deal we agree to when we decide to
love and be loved. And the only thing you can do to
feel a little better in those moments is to share your
insecurities and fears with the person you have
trusted to heal, along with you, those broken parts
of yourselves.
Dear Huckleberry, I don’t know if my best friend is my best friend anymore. It’s like she’s hot one minute
and cold the next. I really don’t know what to do about it, because she just seems to not care that she hurts
me when she acts this way. She says everything is okay, but I feel her pulling away from me. Suddenly she
won’t take my calls, or doesn’t respond to my texts, or just plain lies to me. But the thing is, we go way
back. She’s been my friend all my life, I know all of her secrets and she knows mine. She’s the only person
I trust and I don’t want to lose her, or at least I want to know why she’s done with me. But every time I ask,
every time I bring up the fact that she’s acting strange, she tells me that I’m jealous of her other friends or
that I’m crazy. And I guess she’s right, we’ll soon be going to different colleges far away from each other,
she will have new friends and just forget about me… I feel so alone now, do you have any advice?
- One Who is Hurting
Dear One Who is Hurting, I’m so sorry you’re going
through this. As we grow up we all have to see
friends come and go like waves in the ocean, and
most of the time we are powerless to the whims of
the tides. But not everything is lost! Sometimes we
just have to accept that people change with time. We
change, the things that we love change, and usually
what happens is that we stop fitting into the roles we
were playing. It’s a difficult and sometimes painful
adjustment, but sometimes the best thing we can do
is let them go.
You see, when we are young we don’t realize that
people sometimes need space because they’re
figuring out who they are; sometimes they don’t
know if who they are with us is safe or original
or conducive to the person they want to become,
especially old friends that grew up with us. And I
know it hurts to suddenly face growing up without
that person by your side, but what that pain is trying
to tell you is that you also need to figure who you are
on your own, or better yet, around new friends. For
now, show your friend that she still can count on you
when it matters, that she can explore new friendships
without losing her oldest one. As the saying goes, if
you love someone set them free, if they come back to
you they were always yours, and if they don’t either
way you are both free.
Don’t close yourself to all the opportunities ahead of
you. Not every person in our lives is meant to walk
alongside us through all of our journey. Some people
are lessons, others are stories, some are tears, fleeting
moments, or life-long soul mates… life will reveal
when it is time for each person we meet to move on;
it’s your job to fight for those you want to stay.
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
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What exactly is a mentor and what does a mentor
do? According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary
a mentor is an experienced and trusted
advisor. Expanding on that definition, a good mentor has a
willingness to share or teach their skills and knowledge, is
non-judgemental, gives honest and constructive feedback,
is flexible and values diversity.
There are many benefits to being mentored, to being a
mentoree, especially for youth. There is the encouragement
for personal development and an opportunity to explore
different options and interests with someone who has life
experience and knowledge. There is the empowerment and
increased confidence to be gained with someone who has
good listening skills, is a role model and is willing to invest
in the mentoree’s personal growth.
Patrick Shannon has been described as a dedicated mentor
with the technical savvy and talent of a professional filmmaker.
An award-winning social entrepreneur, film director,
Haida storyteller and University of Victoria business
school instructor from HlGaagilda Skidegate, Nang K’uulas
(Patrick) of the T’aanuu Raven Clan strongly believes that,
“Youth are the future so let’s give them real opportunities
for growth.” Of his own upbringing he says, “I didn’t have
a ‘mentor’ per se. My values were instilled in me by my
grandmother, parents, and community. I’ve had my creative
communities and peers in Vancouver teach me a lot, but
Patrick Shannon
something I’ve always felt lacking has been a mentor, so I
try my best to provide that for other young people trying
to make their ways in this industry.”
Read on to discover the ways Patrick is giving back - one
mentoree, one young person, one creative opportunity at
a time.
Local Mentorship
Collaborations in Media, Fashion, & More
Article by Lin Armstrong
Photographs courtesy Patrick Shannon
InnoNative bus
InnoNative Co-founders Patrick Shannon
and Yolanda Clatworthy
It was inevitable. Bring two forward-thinking heavyweights
together and stand back to see what happens. Yolanda
Clatworthy is an independent consultant and climate
justice advocate who engages in projects that shape new
socio-economic stories with a unique approach to community
engagement. Patrick and Yolanda teamed up, and
in 2015 they launched the highly successful InnoNative,
an Indigenous video production company. Since its inception
they have travelled all over Canada teaching media
and technological workshops and classes for Indigenous
entrepreneurs and youth. Topics include: Introduction to
Photography, Introduction to Documentary Film Making,
Community Video Documenting, Introduction to Web
Design, and Introduction to Graphic Design and Branding
for Indigenous Artists and Businesses.
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InnoNative is based out of Haida Gwaii and Vancouver with a creative
team spread all across Canada. The company brings traditional
Indigenous storytelling and values into contemporary mediums. The
focus is on youth capacity building by giving youth an opportunity
for personal growth.
The InnoNative team has mentored over one hundred youth from
every province, supporting the next generation of storytellers. Their
workshops can be virtual or in person, and include the equipment
required by attendees, along with hands-on instruction in how to
use it. The equipment can be left with attendees so they can continue
exploring their creativity. Facilitators focus on a fun, educational approach
with the intention of teaching fundamental skill sets that will
stay with attendees for a lifetime.
InnoNative workshops are for all ages - be it training youth how to
shoot and edit films, or teaching aspiring entrepreneurs how to use
branding, marketing, and social media to launch and grow businesses
in their home communities. The hope is that attendees will continue
growing and learning beyond the workshop and will use their acquired
skills to continue contributing to their community and their personal
growth. As Patrick says, “When we leave, the learning doesn’t stop. It’s
never just one-and-done.”
Another of Patrick’s projects is Supernaturals, an Indigenous boutique
modelling agency, the first of its kind, launched in May of 2021.
Supernaturals focuses on healthy high-end cultural representation.
Patrick is a co-founder of Supernaturals along with Joleen Mitton, a
Cree model who created Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week (VIFW)
in 2017, a company that produces Indigenous fashion shows with
clothing designed by local Indigenous designers and worn by models
of First Nations, Metis and Inuit descent. She brings decades of modelling
experience to identify Indigenous people who could do well in
the industry. The models currently on the
roster have been hand selected by Joleen
and Patrick. The agency will address issues
of representation, mental awareness, and
poor cultural sensitivity within the fashion
world. In a press release Joleen states that,
“Our mission at Supernaturals is to celebrate
and make visible Indigenous People
at a high level in media arts, culture,
community, land-based wisdom, and the
global market.”
Since May, Supernaturals has been featured
twice in Vogue magazine. The Today
Show and Global BC News have also
Joleen Mitton,
Supernaturals Co-founder
highlighted the agency. “We launched and it
blew up,” says Patrick about the huge positive
media response the agency has received.
In the first seven months of operation, Supernaturals
had over 800 model applications
from across North America. By November
applications had to be temporarily closed as
over a thousand had been submitted. The
vast majority are new to modelling and need
a lot of professional development before they
can go out and thrive. To that end, there is a
development roster dedicated to training and
opportunities to get more experience. Professional
head shots for their portfolios are taken
by Patrick. Agency models currently represent
Cree, Dene, Sechelt, Salish, Squamish,
Metis, and Haida. Three Haida models with
the agency are Sienna Richardson-Isberg,
Gwaliga Hart, and Kiefer Collison.
In August of 2021 Supernaturals was honoured
with a request to take the team to participate
in the huge Santa Fe Indian Market
featuring Indigenous models. The focus was
on gifted North American artists, and the new
agency represented the west coast.
Models from Supernaturals have worked with
the top Indigenous designers across the continent,
including Jamie Okuma, Pam Baker,
Supernaturals Model
Sienna Richardson-Isberg
Supernaturals Model
Gwaliga Hart
Yolonda Skelton, Orlando Dugi, Lauren Good Day, Alicia Designs,
Dorothy Grant, Totem Design House, and Korina Emmerich. Each
designer chooses which models wear their clothing. In November,
prospective models were sent to a casting session for ROOTS.
Walking his talk and a testament to his graphic design and marketing
skills, Patrick created both the Supernaturals logo and all of the branding
strategies. “We wanted to project a level of class and culture that would
position us visually alongside the top agencies across the world. The design
is based off of my own Haida design elements, with a nod to Coast Salish
influence as we are operating the agency on the unceded territories of the
Coast Salish peoples.”
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“Representation matters, but good representation
matters more.” - Patrick Shannon
As Patrick explains, “In our experience, Indigenous people
are not set up to succeed in many industries, especially in
ones so predatory and unhealthy as the fashion and media
production industries. Several of our models quit previous
agencies because of the cultural insensitivity and blatant
racism that’s the reality for many of our people. Many of our
models are former youth-in-care and come from remote
communities, and we have specific needs and supports that
are required to thrive. Until Supernaturals, our people were
left alone to be taken advantage of. With that context, we
are pushing the industry to not only address racism, but
also grow beyond stereotypes and tokenism which has been
almost exclusively how Indigenous people have been used.
By preparing our models to succeed at the highest levels,
and to advocate for them and build relationships with our
clients, we can make sure that we can focus on healthy and
‘good’ representation, instead of just showing up to check
a cultural diversity box. Representation matters, but good
representation matters more.”
Supernaturals focuses on uplifting and supporting talent
from an Indigenous worldview that prizes culture over
The Haida Gwaii Media Collective (HGMC) launched on
December 1, 2021. The barrier-free collective is a community-driven
media education and production initiative for
all residents of Haida Gwaii to gain the resources, skills,
and experience for digital storytelling. Its mission is to
preserve the integrity of the Haida and island culture, to
inform and make sure the process is done respectfully and
never misrepresents.
Co-founders Julia Weder and Patrick Shannon have signed
a number of mentors, some of whom reside on Haida Gwaii.
Those interested in developing an idea will be connected
with a media mentor from the network to then develop the
idea and build capacity for moving forward with a project.
At other times, mentorship may be a hands-on approach to
teaching the use of media equipment including cameras,
camcorders, grip, lighting, audio, and drone operation, as
well as skills in acting, writing and directing. A mentor
could also facilitate a media-focused workshop.
profit by providing clients with the opportunity to be a
part of healthy reconciliation within the media, fashion
and modelling industries.
To quote Patrick again, “Indigenous people are in high
demand right now and we want to be at the forefront of
this new wave of cultural awareness, supporting our own
people in an industry that has traditionally been very difficult
to thrive in.”
Stereotype: A mistaken idea or belief about a certain
social group or a type of individual based on how they
look on the outside. Stereotyping people is a form of
prejudice because what is on the outside is a small part
of who the person is.
Tokenism: Can be any act of putting a minority into
the mix to create some sort of publicly viewed diversity.
It is the practice of making only a perfunctory or
symbolic effort by recruiting a small number of people
from underrepresented groups to give the appearance
of equality.
Julia Weder,
HGMC Co-founder
The recently launched HGMC is a huge new initiative that
aims to build off the momentum of the award-winning
Haida language movie Edge of the Knife to promote local
storytelling through affordable access to professional equipment,
mentorship, and industry professional training. This
will be an all-island initiative, open to all, and prioritizing
equity seeking groups.
Patrick’s pandemic project was to teach himself woodworking
so he could transform a jitney bus into a mobile HGMC
mentorship/teaching venue and to house an equipment
library, all with the goal of supporting emerging Indigenous
and under-represented artists in film and other digital art
forms. The project is funded by Grand Challenges Canada
as a two-year innovation that aims to dismantle systemic
barriers faced by Indigenous women and 2SLGBTQQIA+
people.
• Patrick has been a mentor for Haida Youth Assembly
(HYA) since 2013. He leads his own youth media team,
who film and edit a short documentary and music video
that screens at the end of the final day. Hopefully the HYA
will happen again in the spring of 2022.
• Patrick has produced music videos which include the
one he recently directed for Haida songstress Carsen Grey
LaPlante’s recording of Colours Like Yours.
• The Haida basketball feature film project called Saints and
Warriors will tell the in-depth story of basketball on Haida
Gwaii, the history and the players, the community and the
culture that cemented the Haida as one of the greatest of
basketball Nations.
• The Deadly Uncle Show is an audio podcast to answer
questions and to educate people using a made-up, 40ish,
well meaning native who is angry over the Indian Act.
Merchandise is available from the Deadly Uncle’s Closet
Collection at innonative.ca/merch.
• Patrick is working on developing an educational board
game about Haida villages pre and post contact.
• Also in the works is a children’s book, in collaboration with
a Musqueam elder. It is a re-imagining of a Coast Salish Tale.
• All the while, members of the Supernaturals team are pursuing
the goal of opening satellite Supernaturals Modelling
agencies across Canada.
When asked about having an end goal he’s working towards
Patrick replied, “I’ve always considered myself a leaf on the
wind, going where my gut tells me and trying to be involved
as much as possible in projects that I feel passionate about.
InnoNative and HGMC
bus on the inside
Ongoing Projects for Patrick
I don’t have an end goal, or even goals period. I follow the
wind and love the freedom to go in any direction, never
knowing what’s happening even a few months out - just
trusting that my values and strong relationships will guide
me in the right direction.”
Spending time with Patrick Shannon has been compared
to positive overwhelm. And now I think you will all understand
why.
If you are interested in any of the projects mentioned in
the article, more information can be gleaned by contacting
contact@haidagwaiimediacollective.com or innonativeassistant@gmail.com,
and by visiting supernaturalsmodelling.
com or innonative.ca.
Haida Gwaii board game
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ads
Haida Gwaii Youth Centres
By Jamie McDonald
Gaw Tlagee Old Massett Youth Centre
This youth group is super active! Their regular
programming offers youth ages 9 to 12
after-school activities every day of the week
with Movie Mondays, Gym Tuesdays, Board
Game Wednesdays, Crafting Thursdays,
and Baking Fridays (all from 3-5 pm). Teens
aged 13 to 18 are invited to use the space on
Wednesdays from 6-9 pm (dinner provided), Fridays and Saturdays
from 7-10 pm, and every other Saturday is teen night at the gym. Teens
are also invited to participate in a larger special event once a month (e.g.
tournaments, volleyball, etc). On the go for the new year: pop up food
preservation workshops, days with special guests, yoga, sex education,
and much, much more! For up-to-date info, visit them at OMYPRO-
GRAM on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook, or contact Toni Lynn at
Tonilynn.davidson@haidahealth.ca, 250-626-3573
Hiit’aGan.iina Kuuyas Naay Skidegate Youth Centre
The Skidegate Youth Centre is also keeping
up the pace with many awesome activities
planned for early 2022: Two Spirit culture
& sexual health workshops, wellness, movement,
Indigenous entrepreneurship workshops,
an Argillite carving course, regalia-making
workshops, land-based education
and historical map-building, a series of workshops with visiting artists
throughout the winter and spring, and building skin-on-frame kayaks.
All of these activities will be offered between January and March, 2022!
Visit their Facebook page to get more info.
Library Updates
Read All About It
By Lin Armstrong
Good news! Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) has announced they will
continue to waive fines, a policy implemented at the beginning of the pandemic.
Besides offering an amazing selection of books, audio books and DVD movies,
all Haida Gwaii branches are loaning out donated jigsaw puzzles using the
honour system. The four branches rotate puzzles so that new ones are regularly
available.
Two VIRL branches have been hosting a craft night. Unfortunately those events are
currently temporarily cancelled due to recent tightening of pandemic restrictions.
Read on to find out how you can enjoy craft nights once they resume when
restrictions are lifted... In the Daajing Giids Queen Charlotte branch, a total of
four crafty adults can get together from 7 to 8 pm on Thursdays. Participants are bringing projects that can be worked
on while sitting, arriving before 7:30, and wearing masks. Craft Night in the K’il Kun Sandspit branch hosts crafters
on Thursday from 6 to 7:30 pm. You are asked to preregister at spl@virl.bc.ca or call 250-637-2247. Up to four adults
can participate. Masks are required.
The Masset library has ‘Take and Make’ kits for children, and Origami kits for adults to do at home.
Check out the events calendar at virl.bc.ca, and the Creative Bug website for loads of DIY craft ideas and more. Each
VIRL branch on Haida Gwaii also has its own Facebook page, where you can find all sorts of library news and events.
Please note that all library branches are open and following current pandemic protocols.
Now taking bookings
for spring ’22!
Michelle Scott knits at VIRL in
Daajing Giids Queen Charlotte
Daajing Giids Queen Charlotte Youth Centre
The youth in Daajing Giids Queen Charlotte
will be well served as well, with after-school
drop-ins Wednesdays to Fridays from 3:30 to
6 pm for ages 7 to 19 (snacks provided). In
November the Youth Centre started a Friday
night magic club (card game) from 7 to 10 pm
for youth aged 10-19 years, and will be offering
monthly movie nights, School of Rock, drum making workshops, as well
as arts workshops in 2022. Contact Jay Myers at jmyers@queencharlotte.ca or
visit their Facebook page for up-to-date info.
• NEW CONSTRUCTION
• RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL
• FOUNDATIONS & ROOFING
• TIMBER FRAME
Hector Mancia
Advanced BC Housing Licenced & Bonded Contractor
hmancia1965@hotmail.com | www.manciaconstruction.ca
Cell: 250-265-8503
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for the 2021 single “Little One” performed by Gray and her
father, Robert Gray.
Will there be a second volume of Xaayda Christmas? “Yes, a
volume 2 is currently in the works,” says Gray. Its expected
release is December 2022.
Xaayda Christmas: Vol. 1 and “Little One” are available on digital
platforms including Apple Music and Spotify.
Holiday events across Haida Gwaii
Gwaii Trust Society also supports winter holiday events in all Haida
Gwaii communities through the Community and Holiday Events
grant stream. Here are a few of the events islanders participated in
this past December.
Local shopping with the All-Island
Holiday Passport
A Community Innovation Grant of $7,080.03 has funded the
first-ever Love Haida Gwaii All-Island Holiday Passport, which
encourages shopping locally during the holidays to stimulate the
economy across the islands.
Islanders celebrated a very Haida Gwaii holiday with
music, events, and a shop-local passport
Communities across the islands sparked holiday cheer and
brightened the year’s darkest days in so many ways this past
December. In fact, we at Gwaii Trust Society have made a
dedicated grant stream just for Community and Holiday Events.
These grants and others support many seasonal activities,
events, food deliveries, and creative work.
So settle in, fill the wood stove, and learn about a few of the
special, made-in-Haida Gwaii ways islanders enjoyed the holiday
season supported by Gwaii Trust Society funding.
Carsen Gray’s Christmas EP
The beautiful result belies the challenges of recording music
during these last two years. The project’s original plan called for
travel to and from a studio in Vancouver, something that became
impossible after the emergency declaration of March 2020. Gray
persevered.
From her home in Skidegate, she gathered a team of local
collaborators including creative professionals on Haida Gwaii.
These included service providers from surrounding communities,
including Jay Bellis (hair and makeup artist), William Gravelle
(Haida language translation), Robert Gray (pianist), Patrick
Shannon of InnoNative (photographer) and Joseph LaPlante of
Blessed Street Studios (mixing and mastering). Skidegate Haida
Immersion Program (SHIP) was another of Gray’s partners for
this project.
Upon the EP’s release, Gray told CBC that she seeks to become
a fluent Xaayda kil speaker. “I want to be able to pass that on to
my children,” she said. This music will no doubt bring that dream
closer, and it also supports knowledge of the Haida language in
local communities.
Xaayda Christmas: Vol. 1 includes “Little Drummer Boy,” “Silent
Night,” “First Noël,” and “Amazing Grace.” The Gwaii Trust
Society grant also supported the production of the music video
The project took inspiration from a successful December 2020
pilot in Daajing Giids Queen Charlotte called the Holiday Receipt
Campaign. Residents who shopped at local businesses were
entered into a draw for gift cards to local businesses.
This year, all of Haida Gwaii was involved. How did it work? From
December 1 st to 31 st , residents picked up a free Holiday Passport
at their local grocery store or Causeway. Then, they collected
stickers for each purchase made at participating businesses. At
the end of the month, you returned your passport for the chance
to win one of more than 40 gift certificates for Haida Gwaii
retailers. Stickers are counted as entries into community draws.
This Holiday passport program was managed by Misty Isles
Economic Development Society (MIEDS). The participating
communities were Gaw Tlagée Old Massett, Masset,
Gamadiis/’Wáan Kún Port Clements, Tll.aal Tlell, HlGaagilda
Skidegate, Daajing Giids Queen Charlotte, and Kil K’un Sandspit.
Contact chantal@gohaidagwaii.ca for more information about
the All-Island Holiday Passport, and visit @lovehaidagwaii on
Facebook or Instagram to find a list of participating businesses.
Old Massett’s turkey hampers: All households in Gaw Tlagée Old
Massett and Tlaga Gáwtlaas New Town had their holiday feasts
taken care of through this project led by Old Massett Village Council
and funded by a $16,000 grant. Volunteers in the village delivered
food packages including a turkey, carrots, celery, potatoes, onions,
and oranges.
Please contact the Old Massett Village Council at 250-626-3337 for
more information.
Skidegate’s holiday meals: Turkey dinners also came to households
in HlGaagilda Skidegate. The Skidegate Band Council received
a grant of $16,000 to deliver gift cards that allowed community
members to purchase a turkey.
Please contact cao@skidegate.ca for more information.
Festivities in Graham Island Central: Residents participated
in several holiday celebrations funded by a $16,000 grant.
Gamadiis/‘Wáan Kún Port Clements hosted a take-out Christmas
meal for seniors, a Christmas lights display on Rainbow Wharf, and
a children’s Christmas event including a bonfire, games, prizes, and
refreshments. Kids in Tll.aal Tlell enjoyed gifts while their families
received Christmas hampers. The Tlell River bridge was decked with
festive lighting. A program offering Port/Tlell Bucks for residents
was also delivered to encourage local shopping.
To find out more about holiday events in Graham Island Central,
contact cao@portclements.ca.
Southern Graham Island cheer: The $16,000 grant for the south
island has funded many important community events like the
KNOWvember town hall meeting in Daajing Giids Queen Charlotte
and the opening of the village’s new Fire Hall. It also supported the
Spirit Square Tree Lighting, holiday food hampers, and many events
at the Community Club, including a luncheon for seniors, and a
Christmas Coffee House with music and refreshments.
Please contact cao@queencharlotte.ca for more information.
We at Gwaii Trust Society look forward to a New Year full of community support
for many more incredible and inspiring island projects.
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O M E C
E L A X R
The Village Hearth Cafe and Eatery
By Jamie McDonald
Located at 3200 Oceanview
Drive in Daajing Giids Queen
Charlotte, just above the pub,
this new space definitely feels
true to its name! Serving
breakfast items and lunches,
baked goods and hot beverages,
you can find their opening hours, regular menu,
and daily specials on Facebook and Instagram. “We
have lots of wonderful surprises and plans including
weekend brunch, happy hour with drinks and appies,
private dinners, event nights, and catering, said owner
and operator Tracy Gilson. Contact The Village Hearth
at thevillagehearth.cafe.eatery@gmail.com.
Inside The Village Hearth Cafe and Eatery
Island Wide
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Haida Gwaii Wholistic Connections
Mindfulness • Presence • Wellness
Traci Murphy RSW, RCC
• Clinical Counsellor & Social Worker
• Certified Bodyworker – Rebalancer
Contact:
250-626-7718
acceptanceandpeace1@gmail.com
120 Eagle Road, Tow Hill, Haida Gwaii
Gift Certificates
Available
The World According to Carter
Musings of a Four-Year-Old
As 2021 came to an end, I was reflecting on the last five
years of our lives. In December 2016, I adopted a sweet little
Pomeranian Terrier as I had given up hopes of conceiving.
Then on January 20th 2017, we found out that we were
pregnant with Carter. From that very moment our lives
changed, and it’s been great. To watch Carter grow into the
smart, sassy, and outspoken boy he is today has been a true
blessing.
Carter: “Mom! Connor threw a monster truck at my head
and made me sad!”
Me: “Oh no! Are you okay?”
Carter: “Yah, I’m okay. I threw one back at him. He’s okay
too.”
Me: “Well Carter, you should come to me right away and
not throw toys back at him.”
Carter: “Well I don’t love him because he made me sad. Well
actually I do love him, I’m just really cranky right now.”
Carter: “Mom, I hate my house.”
Me: “Why?”
Carter: “Because I don’t love it so much. I hate my room,
I’m always falling down!”
Me: “Then clean your room.”
Carter: “FINE!”
Carter: “Just don’t tell me ‘no’ anymore. That makes me sad.”
Me: “A lot of things make you sad, hey?”
Carter: “Yup, and sharp knives make me sad too because
they can hurt me.”
Carter: “All the big kids call me a turd, so I call them cars.”
Me: “Carter, can you come here please?”
Carter: “In a minute, I’m getting my dress on.”
Me: “You mean you’re getting dressed?”
Carter: “Yes Mom…that’s what I said already.”
Carter: “Did Dad go to work?
Me: “Yes, he did.”
Carter: “He gets up by his own self and goes?”
Me: “Yes.”
Carter: “I do that too when I go to my work.”
Me: “What’s your work?”
Carter: “Play. My work is play.”
By Jasmine Beachy
Carter: “I like friends, Mom. I have my friends and you have
your adult friends.”
Carter: “Look at those geese! Papa should hunt them. He
sure likes hunting ducks.”
Carter: “Connor, I’m going to roll you up like a ‘rito.”
Carter proceeded to wrap Connor in a blanket on the floor.
Me: “Carter, are you rolling Connor up like a burrito?”
Carter: “Yup! Because I LOVE tacos!”
Me: “Carter, can you please clean up your play dough?”
Carter: “Yah sure. Hey Dad, can you clean that up?”
Me: “Do you want some peaches, Carter?”
Carter: “No, I want you to make dinner.”
Me: “Carter, please put a shirt on.”
Carter: “Why? Who’s coming over?”
Me: “You’re going to take a nap now.”
Carter: “Okay, I’m just going to nap with my eyes open a
little bit so I can watch the TV better.”
Me: “You can’t watch that show, I don’t like it.”
Carter: “But can I watch it when everyone is asleep then?”
Carter has been coming up with some great one liners lately,
and what is so amusing is that he doesn’t even know he’s being
funny. It’s so hard not to laugh sometimes. Connor is talking
more now, so in no time he will be chatting up a storm too!
If you have any funny children’s stories to share, send them
to Shellene at HG Trader at info@haidagwaiitrader.com.
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Haida Gwaii Support
for Wet’suwet’en
Land Defenders
By Jamie McDonald
Wet’suwet’en land defenders are
fighting to protect their territory
from construction of Coastal
GasLink’s pipeline. In late 2021,
many Haida Gwaii citizens held
fundraising events in support of
land defenders:
• A fundraiser featuring The
Pseudos’ debut performance took
place in Daajing Giids Queen
Charlotte and raised $3,500. Jay
Myers, a founding member of
the band, filled up his truck with
donated items and travelled to
the Gidimt’en Checkpoint in early
December to drop off the funds and
donations, just a few days after the
RCMP conducted militarized raids
against Wet’suwet’en land defenders.
• A pop-up cafe and raffle, organized
by Julia Weder, raised $1,820.
• A group of youth in Masset
organized a bake sale at Gudangaay
Tlaats’gaa Naay Secondary School,
which raised $145.
• Tllgaay Kuuyada, the youth
social justice group, organized a
movie night and zoom session with
Wet'suwet'en land defenders, which
raised $85.
For more information on what’s
going on in Wet’suwet’en Territory
and how you can get involved, visit
yintahaccess.com.
Racket Sports
on Haida Gwaii
Through the
Eyes of a Senior
Text and Photo by Lin Armstrong
In 1965, two families at their summer cabin discovered they did not have
enough equipment to play any one of the three racket ball games regularly
used to wile away the hours. Having found ping pong paddles and a
whiffle ball, the tennis court was utilized, and a new game discovered. A
combination of ping pong, badminton and tennis, it was named Pickleball
(possibly after the family dog). The game usually lasts ten minutes, utilizes
two or four players, and ends at either eleven, fifteen, or twenty-one points.
The Day My Stroke Arrived
Pickleball is gaining popularity on Haida Gwaii! In Daajing Giids Queen
Charlotte you can play in the high school gym on Monday and Wednesday
nights from 6 to 8 pm. To participate
By Manzanita
you must prove
Snow
you are double
vaccinated and bring indoor runners. Access to the gym is through the
main doors, all of the equipment is provided free of charge by Haida Gwaii
Recreation,
The first
and
sign
because
of trouble
the gym
fell
is
out
such
of my
a large
mouth.
space,
My
there
speech
can
was
be
drunken,
games of
badminton,
it was
ping
such
pong
a slur.
and
I was
pickleball
sober at
going
the time
on
–
at
it
the
was
same
bedtime.
time.
I felt a slight
panic as I plopped on to my bed, grasped the phone and called both my
In Masset,
son and
racket
daughter
ball is played
with the
in
garbled
the high
news,
school
“I am
gym
not
on
normal.”
Tuesdays
They
from
were
7 to
9 pm.
almost
Pickleball
speechless.
is Fridays from 5 to 7 pm, and indoor soccer is Fridays from
7 to 9 pm. Access is through the door to the hallway next to the gym. Double
vaccination I slept proof in worried and indoor segments, runners and are awoke needed. to stagger to the bathroom.
A Pickleball
I made
court
a sloppy
is planned
cup of coffee
for the
and
Willows
fell into
Golf
thought,
Course
mystified.
in K’il Kun
It was
Sandspit.
a sunny morning and I looked out at my young flowers. The pansy
plants smiled at me from their planters. Soon a friend showed up and I
Playing
greeted
Pickleball
her with
is a great
my slurred
way to
speech.
exercise
She
and
works
learn
as
a game
a nurse
that
and
is
became
being
considered
ashen-faced.
for inclusion
I was
in
ordered
the Olympics!
into a chair.
If you
The
really
ambulance
get bitten
was
by
soon
the
on its
Pickleball
way.
bug
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you
were
could
in
visit
a swirl
the
as
Pickleball
items were
Capital
stuffed
of the
into
World
a bag without
in Naples,
my
Florida,
opinion.
where they
Tightly
boast
buckled
sixty courts.
down on the stretcher and not wearing any
To learn shoes, more I was about ready the to programs go in no offered time with by Haida my wallet, Gwaii spiritual Recreation book, and
Commission a six-foot-long you can staff visit that them I wouldn’t at hgrec.com leave or without. see their Why Facebook the staff? page. Who
knows?
The ambulance left hurriedly while I recited as best I could my name
and date of birth to the burly, uniformed attendant. The sun shone
brightly through the back windows as my home melted away behind me.
Who would care for my dog? My flowers had to soldier on without me.
My dog would have to go on somehow without a decent goodbye. What
was going to happen, and how would I cope? I prayed that I would be
back home soon. Home with friends, happy hour, flowers, and health
returned.
Editor’s Epilogue... After Manzanita suffered her stroke she shared with us
how she also faced a near death experience while she was in the hospital.
Told by a doctor that, “things were not looking good,” Manzanita said a
prayer and much to the amazement of her caregivers she awoke the next
morning much improved. She has since undergone physiotherapy, and the
most wonderful news is that at the time of writing this, she is back at home
getting about with the help of a walker and enjoying her little dog and her
posies. Manzanita sends out her heartfelt thanks to all those people in the
community who have been so very kind and helpful.
If you or anyone you know is showing signs of FAST: Face drooping, Arm
weakness or Speech difficulty, remember, it’s Time to call an ambulance. As
911 is not available on Haida Gwaii, call 1-800-461-9911.
Avid Pickleballers in Daajing Giids
Queen Charlotte
20 HG January / February 2022 21

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A
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Haida Gwaii Support
for Wet’suwet’en
Land Defenders
By Jamie McDonald
Wet’suwet’en land defenders are
fighting to protect their territory
from
Just
construction
‘Cuz It
of Coastal
Feels
GasLink’s pipeline. In late 2021,
many Haida Good Gwaii to Giggle citizens held
fundraising events in support of
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• A fundraiser for his featuring room. The
He said, “Thanks.”
Pseudos’ debut performance took
I said, “Don’t mention it.”
place in Daajing Giids Queen
– 3shirts
Charlotte and raised $3,500. Jay
Myers, What do a founding you call a dog member that does of
the band, magic filled up tricks? his truck with
donated A items labracadabrador. and travelled to
the Gidimt’en – leahcure Checkpoint in early
December to drop off the funds and
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the other day.
after the
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against Wet’suwet’en land defenders.
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• A pop-up cafe and raffle, organized
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round up his 37 sheep.
• A group of youth in Masset
I said, “40,”
organized a bake – 3shirts sale at Gudangaay
Tlaats’gaa Naay Secondary School,
which Two men raised meet $145. on opposite sides of
• a river. Tllgaay One shouts Kuuyada, to the the other, youth “I
need you to help me get to the
social justice group, organized a
other side.”
movie night and zoom session with
The other guy replies, “You are on
Wet'suwet'en the other land side.” defenders, which
raised - The2ndKingInTheNorth
$85.
For more information on what’s
going I’ve been on in told Wet’suwet’en I’m condescending. Territory
(That means I talk down to people.)
and how you can get involved, visit
- iblinkyoublink
yintahaccess.com.
Before you criticize someone, walk
a mile in their shoes.
That way, when you do criticize
them, you’re a mile away and have
their shoes.
- BoxxerUOP
Racket Sports
on Haida Gwaii
Text and Photo by Lin Armstrong
In 1965, two families at their summer cabin discovered they did not have
enough equipment to play any one of the three racket ball games regularly
used to wile away the hours. Having found ping pong paddles and a
whiffle ball, the tennis court was utilized, and a new game discovered. A
combination of ping pong, badminton and tennis, it was named Pickleball
(possibly after the family dog). The game usually lasts ten minutes, utilizes
two or four players, and ends at either eleven, fifteen, or twenty-one points.
Pickleball is gaining popularity on Haida Gwaii! In Daajing Giids Queen
Charlotte you can play in the high school gym on Monday and Wednesday
nights from 6 to 8 pm. To participate you must prove you are double
vaccinated and bring indoor runners. Access to the gym is through the
main doors, all of the equipment is provided free of charge by Haida Gwaii
Recreation, and because the gym is such a large space, there can be games of
badminton, ping pong and pickleball going on at the same time.
In Masset, racket ball is played in the high school gym on Tuesdays from 7 to
9 pm. Pickleball is Fridays from 5 to 7 pm, and indoor soccer is Fridays from
7 to 9 pm. Access is through the door to the hallway next to the gym. Double
vaccination proof and indoor runners are needed.
A Pickleball court is planned for the Willows Golf Course in K’il Kun
Sandspit.
Playing Pickleball is a great way to exercise and learn a game that is being
considered for inclusion in the Olympics! If you really get bitten by the
Pickleball bug you could visit the Pickleball Capital of the World in Naples,
Florida, where they boast sixty courts.
To learn more about the programs offered by Haida Gwaii Recreation
Commission you can visit them at hgrec.com or see their Facebook page.
An All-Islands Food Strategy Is Underway Again!
HAIDA GWAII LOCAL
FOODS PROJECT
The Future of Food on Haida Gwaii – Community Discussions & Events
Between September of 2020 and April of 2021, a series of six food
security webinars were held to start off the development of a Haida
Gwaii Food Strategy (HGFS). After a break through summer and
fall, work on the Strategy has started up again. Over the next year, a
team of food enthusiasts will lead a community engagement process
to define a vision for a food independent Haida Gwaii.
Every community will have the opportunity to engage with the Food
Strategy events, surveys, discussion groups, webinars, and interviews.
By seeking wise counsel through listening to Elders, youth,
food harvesters, farmers and processors, as well as other knowledge
holders from islands communities, the team aims to connect with
community members, bring people together to identify common
priorities regarding local food security, map food assets, and spur
innovation.
Climate Change and Marine Health Research Project
Also coming up in the food security world is a collaborative project
with the Skidegate Health Centre, Skidegate Band Council and
the University of Ottawa. The Developing Adaptation Strategies for
Healthy Fisheries and Food Security for First Nations in British Columbia
under Climate Change project aims to promote food independence
and food security by helping to develop adaptation strategies
for marine food. Interviews in the community of HlGaagilda
Skidegate will provide a deeper understanding of historical and current
availability of species, as well as use of traditional seafood. These
interviews are scheduled to take place in 2022 and there will be more
information coming out about them soon.
After listening to key stakeholders, the project then aims to take the
collective knowledge of the community and combine it with climate
modeling from the University of British Columbia. They hope to
better understand how climate change will affect important marine
foods and use it to create strong management plans to preserve traditional
marine foods. Our children, grandchildren, and great grand
By Matt Peck and Emily Peer-Groves
children deserve to enjoy the same foods that have sustained the
communities of Haida Gwaii for millennia.
Watch the Film Gather
Chosen as the New York Times Critic’s Pick
of 2020, Gather attentively chronicles the
growing movement amongst Indigenous
Americans to reinforce their spiritual, political,
and cultural identities through culturally
appropriate food produced through
ecologically sound and sustainable methods,
all while processing the trauma of centuries
of genocide.
Thank You HGLFP Sponsors, QC Farmers’ Market, Moresby Market, and
Join us for refreshments, a theatre-like screening of Gather, and vibrant
discussion about our reflections on the themes of the documentary.
See the Haida Gwaii Museum facebook page for updates
on how to reserve a ticket or join in on Zoom. Two Saturday screenings
will be held from 6:30-8:30 PM – in Daajing Giids Queen Charlotte
at Gather restaurant on Saturday January 29th, and in Masset at
Sherri’s place on Saturday February 5th.
Please Get in Touch!
Are you interested in attending the event? Do you have knowledge
you’d like to share, food security solutions, or a desire to volunteer?
Send an email to Emily Peer-Groves, Food Strategy Coordinator, at
hgfoodstrategy@gmail.com or call (778) 986-3307. The HGFS project
is a partnership between the SBC, Swiilawiid, Local Foods 2
School, and the Haida Gwaii Museum.
To contact Matt Peck, Climate Change Project Coordinator, write
to matthewpeck125@gmail.com. The climate change and marine
health initiative is a partnership between the SBC, Tla’amin Nation,
Nuxalk Nation, ‘Namgis First Nation, and academic researchers
from University of Ottawa, University of Laval, University of Montreal,
University of BC, Simon Fraser University, and the First Nations
Health Authority.
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Dirt Nerd Soil Company
Composting on Haida Gwaii
By Emily Peer-Groves
It has been just over a year since Dirt Nerd Soil Company
launched their pilot community compost collection program
on the south end of Haida Gwaii. Their burgeoning
compost pile is now fed with inputs from Masset and Gaw
Tlagee Old Massett as well. The pilot project has turned
into a permanent service. You may have seen the green or
white buckets around your community.
Since their start, the Dirt Nerd folks have been working
on building infrastructure to process compost and manufacture
high-quality soil blends. Right now this includes
a worm composting facility, a small greenhouse, a food
waste shredder, and an ever-growing aerobic compost pile.
Ultimately, the main purpose of Dirt Nerd lies in promoting
food sovereignty through soil fertility, to not just compost
but to create a dynamic and balanced food source for plants
and microbes. The vision is for all of Haida Gwaii’s gardens
to have the soil resources to produce at their best capacity,
whether the soil is sandy or clayey, or whether the gardeners
are experienced or not.
The “dirt nerds,” Christina Jewell and Emily Peer-Groves,
deeply cherish the opportunity to be living and working on
Haida Nation land. Christina and Emily were friends while
both attending the University of British Columbia (UBC),
and serendipitously met again on Haida Gwaii in September
of 2020. Emily was born in Bangkok, Thailand, and grew
up in Connecticut until she pursued an undergraduate
degree in Applied Biology from UBC, with a focus on plant
and soil science. She came to Haida Gwaii for the Haida
Gwaii Institute semester program in January 2020, but when
COVID-19 abruptly ended her classes she decided to stick
around after graduation, feeling inspired by the strength of
the community and mesmerized by all the moss. Christina
grew up in Toronto and moved to Vancouver in 2014 to
attend UBC. After taking a class on vascular plants just out
of curiosity, she was hooked, and switched to study plant
and soil sciences. She moved to Haida Gwaii in 2019, and
after a wonderful year of learning and exploring, embarked
on this dirt journey with Emily.
Throughout much of 2021, many residents of Haida Gwaii
tuned in to a series of incredible food sovereignty webinars
under the Haida Gwaii Food Strategy banner. At one of
those events, the Dirt Nerd entrepreneurs learned about
the growing demand for soil in Haida Gwaii communities,
and the great expense of having it shipped to the islands.
It was clear that there was a need for making soil using
locally available ingredients. For the next three days Emily
and Christina furiously brainstormed. They saw that Haida
Gwaii is a place with an abundance of inputs that would be
perfect for composting. Mike Racz of Haida Gwaii Community
Futures then agreed to partner with them, and offered
his rock quarry as their composting site. The seed for Dirt
Nerd Soil Co. was planted.
One of Emily and Christina’s favourite professors at UBC
once said that, “dirt is the grime under your fingernails,”
and should not be used to describe soil, the fertile and
beautiful stuff where things can grow. However, the word
dirt was used in the business name because it’s humbling to
remember that we all rely on the less glamorous stage of life,
decomposition, to bring forth the wonderful parts of life.
Soil is one of the most important natural resources on our
planet. It is the foundation upon which all terrestrial plants
grow. It provides us with food, fibre, and fuel. Soil also plays
a huge role in filtering water and protecting biodiversity,
as well as mitigating and adapting to climate change. In
soils, carbon can be stored in the form of organic matter,
removing it from the atmosphere. Composting is all about
the production of organic matter.
Essentially, composting is controlled decomposition. Fungus
and bacteria do most of the heavy lifting. They facilitate
the decomposition of waste and transform high-energy
compounds into low-energy compounds that are biologically
stable in the soil. Raw organic waste materials,
like your food scraps, are transformed into these stable
substances in two phases: the active phase, and the curing
phase. In the active phase, also known as the thermophilic
phase, temperatures rapidly reach as high as 65°C (150°F),
enough to kill pathogens and weed seeds. The curing, or
mesophilic phase, results in a cooling off until temperatures
drop to about 38°C (100°F), and oxygen consumption slows.
Mesophilic microorganisms re-inhabit the pile, continuing
decomposition.
The Composting Process
To create their compost, Dirt Nerd first starts with the right
ratio of “greens” and “browns,” or nitrogen-rich (green) and
carbon-rich (brown) components. This usually looks like
food scraps for the greens and alder chips or white wood
sawdust for the browns. They then grind everything in a
chipper mulcher machine they bought from Echo Bay Tool
Rentals in Daajing Giids Queen Charlotte. This glorious
mush is then heaped into a pile for mother nature to begin
the compost process.
Once the compost has cured for six to eight weeks, the Dirt
Nerd folks sift it and then feed it to Red Wiggler worms,
Eisenia fetida. These worms contain tens of thousands of
species of bacteria, fungi, and yeasts, as well as hormones
and enzymes in their digestive tracts that are then passed
into the soil. The worms are kept in towers of stacked totes
and carefully monitored in a climate controlled environment.
Worm castings have about seven times the amount
of nitrogen, and five times more phosphorus and potassium
than regular topsoil. They also help plants fight off disease
and pests because they contain high levels of chitinase, a
natural insect repellent.
“It’s humbling to remember that we all rely on the less glamorous stage of
life, decomposition, to bring forth the wonderful parts of life.”
- Christina Jewell
Christina Jewell (L) and Emily Peer-Groves (R), with part of their compost pile
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The Earth Temple
By Jamie McDonald
There’s More to Composting Than Meets the Eye
For many people, the need to compost, once awakened, is
insatiable. Composting calls, speaking from the beyond,
drawing in believers. A species of soil bacterium, Mycobacterium
vaccae, releases serotonin, the human body’s
“happy hormone.” Chris Lowery, a neuroscientist studying
the role of this species in serotonin release, describes the
effects of the bacteria as basically no different from all the
prescription mood enhancing drugs such as Prozac. This
is all to say that composting may play a more important
role than we recognize in creating greater wellness in our
communities.
Emily and Christina are inspired by the knowledge that
healthy, biologically active, and nutrient-dense soil makes
During the last year and a half the “dirt nerds” have had a
lot of support from people across Haida Gwaii. Emily and
Christina wish to express a little extra gratitude to a few
people in particular for their guidance and support: Missy
McDonald and the Skidegate Band Council for being so
enthusiastic about the project and supplying the white
buckets; Keirnan Wright, a devoted and tireless mega-volunteer;
Terri-Lynn Penner and Laurie Chisholm of WorkBC
for their mentorship; the good people of Masset Market;
the Skidegate Adult Day Program; Dave Whitehead for
sharing his experience; and all who have participated in
Dirt Nerd activities.
Expressions of Gratitude
for nutritious, delicious food. Wouldn’t it be nice if gardening
was effortless for everyone? With thoughtfully recycled
inputs, Haida Gwaii communities can choose to bring new
life to what might otherwise end up in the landfill or burned.
The Dirt Nerd vision is to serve all communities on Haida
Gwaii, but before collection services can be expanded they
need a minimum number of sign-ups (about 30 households)
for a sustainable route. If you are interested in learning
more, or to be put on the waiting list for those areas yet to
be serviced, contact the Dirt Nerd Soil Company by calling
647-938-6169, email dirtnerdsoil@gmail.com or check out
their website at dirtnerd.net.
Dirt Nerd also would not be where they are today without
the support of local businesses such as the Haida Gwaii
Co-op in HlGaagilda Skidegate, Jags Beanstalk, Blacktail
Restaurant, Gather, the late Queen Bee’s, City Centre
Grocery, Haida House at Tll.aal, T&E Seafood, Echo Bay
Tool Rentals, Haida Gwaii Community Futures, and Via
Rail in Prince Rupert for their minitractor.
Looking to learn more about composting? Check out
the books Community-Scale Composting Systems (by
J. McSweeney) or The Worm Farmer’s Handbook (by R.
Sherman), both of which were consulted in the writing of
this article. Happy Composting!
The end of one thing can mean the birth of another. In this case,
seeds planted in the Sun Studio will continue to grow and unfold
with Karen Walhout leading and transforming the space into
The Earth Temple.
“The Earth Temple aims to provide services that support the
health and wellness of your own body temple, as well as make
community connections through arts and wellness events,”
shares Karen, who is very excited to start offering yoga,
meditation, kids classes, movement, craniosacral therapy, and
other community contributions as of January 15th, 2022.
All classes will be offered for a $10 drop-in fee for all of January.
Class passes and registered classes will start February 1st. A
schedule for January will be posted around town in Daajing
Giids Queen Charlotte, and sent to folks who sign up for e-mail
updates. Contact kswalhout@gmail.com for more information.
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All Things Music
The Studio Sessions
Wondering what’s up with the Haida Gwaii Coffeehouse
(HGC)? Well, if you must know, this fall the HGC began
collaborating with the Haida Gwaii Radio Society (HGRS)
and Haida Gwaii Arts Council (HGAC) to create the Studio
Sessions. The HGRS promotes and uploads the Studio Sessions
on their YouTube channel, while the HGAC finances
the artists. The two organizations work together to coordinate
the feature performances for each session, and the HGC organizes
the open mic part of the event. Some of the recordings
are done by the feature performers themselves, while some
are recorded by Jay Myers at his Alkemist Studio in Daajing
Giids Queen Charlotte.
I’ve been delighted to be able to tune into these recordings
at my own convenience, and look forward to more amazing
performances in the months to come. Stay tuned to the HGC’s
Facebook page for up to date information and dates of next
performances.
The November Studio
Sessions
The Rainmakers
“The idea behind the
creation of The Rainmakers
was to open up
a creative space for music,
with various musicians
coming in and
joining us for short periods,”
describes Mark
Baggaley, a founding
member of the Rainmakers. “Most of our songs are a mix of
rock ‘n roll and jazz, although our sound is ever-changing,
depending on who comes and joins the jam. We just have fun
making up a musical story and seeing if it goes somewhere,
without pressure or original intent.” We chatted about one
of the songs they performed at the Studio Sessions. “I wrote
the song Windows about the pandemic and how we are all
By Jamie McDonald
separated by windows. The song talks about a young girl being
isolated and remembering dancing around under the street
light. She comes out and no one is there, but she dances and
people come out on their balconies and join in by singing.”
Nathaniel Oliver White,
aka Nano White
This artist’s performance at
the Studio Sessions was a great
precursor to his EP release in
mid-December. “I am from Gaw
Tlagee Old Massett. I am from
the K’wíi Gandláas branch of the
Yahgu ‘Láanas Ravens. Audrey
Samuels was my grandmother.
Patricia Moore is my mother.
Echo of Our Ancestors came from
a transitory period of my life; it encapsulates the optimism,
excitement, and nervousness that arises when you move from
your home village to the big city. It’s my third instrumental
album. It wasn’t intended to be, but lyrics can be challenging
to find when there’s so much emotion to sort through.
Its release date of December 16th, 2021, also represents a
turning point in my life. It was my last day of classes before
I moved on from my program to pursue a new goal I have
set for myself: to go through life by my own means, creating
and collaborating alongside the many beautiful artists I have
come to know in my time.” You can find Nano White’s first
release on BandCamp, and subsequent releases on Spotify.
You can also find him on Instagram (@nanowhit).
The Winter Sessions
The last Studio Session of the year aired on December 26th
and was named The Winter Sessions. It did not include an
open mic, but there were four featured local performers…
what a treat!
Jason Camp and the Posers
Jason Camp and The Posers is
a two piece Punkabilly band
made up of two Haida Madmen:
SGaan Kwah. Agang
(James McGuire) on vocals
and guitar, and Jaahljuu (Graham
Richard) smashing his drums to bits. They added some
really fun footage to their Winter Sessions performance! You
can find their albums on Bandcamp – First Contact (July
2019), Silver Tongued White Man (January 2019), and Neat
Times and Family Values (2016). You can also find them on
Facebook under Jason Camp and the Posers.
Dominic Legault
Dominic, a well-seasoned
Tow-Hillbilly, has been playing
accordion and piano for
over twenty-five years. He
regaled us with a beautiful
performance on his accordion
and bandoneon. His songs
Where Home Is, Zero Hour,
and Agave were inspired by
Eastern European sounds,
underground Greek music,
and Gnawa music from
North Africa. Dominic has
produced a few great albums,
including Piano Songs,Volumes
1 and 2, which were written during the winters of
2012-2017 and released in 2017, as well as Breathing Bellows,
released in 2003. Earlier releases and videos can be found
on his website musicdominic.com, and his music can also
be listened to and purchased on Bandcamp (musicdominic).
The bandoneon (or bandonion) is a type of concertina
particularly popular in Argentina and
Uruguay. It is a typical instrument in most tango
ensembles. The concertina family of instruments
also includes the accordion, as well as other
instruments held between the hands and using
“bellows” to produce sounds.
Earle July
Spoken word artist Earle July
gave a stellar performance. As
he describes the experience,“I
enjoyed the Haida Gwaii Winter
Sessions… It’s encouraging
to see a response to limited
public gathering via streaming
live performances.” He also
told me about what else he’s
been up to, as well as his plans
for the future. “I’ve been able to
spend the last year or two focused
a little more inward and
in developing the space and
tools I need to make the music
I like to make. I’m always interested
in collaboration, and
Thomas Arnatt has been an
excellent match up. My goal for 2022 is definitely musically
oriented - more exploration around identity through word,
and movement through rhythm.” You can find some recordings
of Early July’s spoken word performances on the Cedar
House Sessions section of the Haida Gwaii Radio Society’s
YouTube Channel
Behn Cochrane
This singer-songwriter
from K’il Kun Sandspit
is a regular open mic
contributor, a teacher,
and a member of a
band called Spitfire. “I
started playing music
in my late twenties and
it’s been one of the best
things to ever happen
in my life,” says Behn. He mostly enjoys playing folk and
classic country cover songs, and for the Winter Sessions, he
covered Highwayman by The Highwaymen, as covered by
The White Buffalo. “It is a song close to my heart because
it was introduced to me by my friend Leo Putterill back in
1999. He passed away that year and we played the song at his
funeral. I hadn’t performed the song publicly until this year.
Over the past few years Sandspit has had a rash of young men
pass away, and I felt it was a good time to perform the song.
It helped us share in the grieving and remembrance process.”
He also offered his rendition of Early Spring Til by Nathaniel
Rateliff, Bring it on Home To Me by Sam Cooke, and Rock Salt
and Nails by Tyler Childers.
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CROSSWORD PUZZLE
THE PRINTING PRESS
by Craig Carmichael
Haida Gwaii Stargazers
By Monica Caulfield
HOROSCOPES FOR JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2022
By Craig Carmichael
ACROSS
1 Printing was the first form of __
___
11 American Medical Assoc.
12 Collection of songs
13 Switch is up
15 Operation (abbr.)
17 Considerate
20 El ___ warm wind
22 The finest parchment (scarce
writing material!)
23 Also
24 Obsolete form of ‘Apsis’ (high or
low point of orbit)
27 Medical person (abbr.)
29 Groove
30 Portable bed
32 Post Meridian (afternoon)
34 Swan constellation (abbr.)
36 East Asian philosophy or
religion
38 Replacement for vellum, needed
for mass printing
40 Fifth day
42 Energetic enthusiasm
43 Myself
DOWN
1 The inventor of the printing press was from this
German town
2 You are, I __
3 Steam bath
4 Cooking vessel
5 A march starting on the wrong foot (abbr.)
6 Infamous double reed instrument
7 Printing could ___ books without handwriting
each copy
8 Hesitation with next words
9 Destination address
10 Vegetable based product blotted onto the page
forme
14 Decorate
16 A football kick
18 That thing
44 Feeble in Paris
48 Left over piece
52 Radium
53 Printing separated the
“medieval” era from the “___”
56 Do something
58 Painting, sculpture, music...
book decorating
59 Um, __, where was I?
60 Existence
62 Juicy red root
63 ___ as a fiddle
64 Negative answer
65 __ Cid
66 This on the print forme makes
for fuzzy print
67 Dutch cheese
68 Type
71 Abominable snowman
74 More detailed
75 New type of press really sped up
printing
76 Word “a” if followed by a vowel
sound
19 Give the okay
21 Your and my
22 Animal Dr.
25 Inventor of the printing press (working by 1450)
26 Skyward
28 Set of metal letters formed in a mold
31 ___, aah!
33 Development of printing ushered in this period
35 Extravagant fete
37 The printing ___ pushed the paper against the
inked forme
39 Two that match
41 Thinking about the answer?
45 An abbr. line
46 Developed about the same time, paper would ___
the printing press to be practical
Answer key can be found after the Community Calendar at the back of the magazine.
47 Printing spread ___ and knowledge to the masses
49 Vellum was made from ___ ___
50 Solvent for cleaning 3D printer bed
51 For each
52 Motley mob? or game of sc____
54 I am, he is, we __
55 Extra fast passenger jet
57 Musical sounds lacking bass
61 One who makes notes?
69 Accepted by the group
70 Medical people
72 Going: from, __
73 That thing
74 4th note
Aries (Mar 20 – Apr 19) You are given a mission, dearest Aries, and
if you accept this mission you find yourself with a much different
conclusion than you initially thought possible. There could be power
struggles within the system for you to overcome but not to worry; you
are up for the task in front of you. Stay open-minded and have faith
that everything is falling into place just the way it should be.
Keywords: commission, goal, and aim.
Taurus (Apr 20 – May 19) Whether you value this or not, dearest
Taurus, this is your time to shine brightly while all the world looks
on. Your communication style comes into play right now and it’s best
to just spit out the truth and be done with it; no more beating around
the bush. Any chance you have to forgive yourself or loved ones will
go a long way toward healing your internal dialogue, thus freeing
you toward your big mission in life. Keywords: objective, pursuit, and
lifework.
Gemini (May 20 – June 20) When you gather valuable information,
dearest Gemini, this is the calling of your soul. But today I ask you
to assemble that information and use it to take a stand and develop
a belief system that considers all the facts you have as well as your
intuition and instinct. What forward thinking tendencies do you feel
are true for you? Where can you make improvements in your life that
will bring you new meaning and success? Keywords: quest, undertaking,
and trust.
Cancer (June 21 – July 21) Are you feeling lucky in your career
this cycle, dearest Cancer? The more creative you can become, the
greater success you can experience. There are close friends and family
members still needing your attention and we all know you are capable
of amazing kindness. Just remember that unwavering kindness starts
first with self-love. Keywords: finesse, poise, and diplomacy.
Leo (July 22 – Aug 21) It’s time to take care of business, dearest Leo.
In order to free yourself up for your grand agenda, you must organize
and outfit yourself with tools to complete tasks needed. What have
you been putting off that cannot be ignored any longer? How will you
succeed in getting through this challenge, so you are left with more
time on your hands for what you most value? Answer these questions
to plow through the fields and get to the other side where creativity
and joy live. Keywords: endeavor, production, and cheer.
Virgo (Aug 22 – Sept 21) It’s time to lighten up and live, dearest Virgo.
Not necessarily what you want to hear as you are a doer through
and through and have things to get accomplished. I’m asking you to
chill out, drink a beverage and watch the world go by. Just for a little
bit. You are needing some quiet time and happy time to recharge your
batteries. A vacation may be in order so that when you return, you are
fresher and rested. Keywords: intermission, sabbatical, and time-off.
Libra (Sept 22 – Oct 21) Adaptation is the name of the game, dearest
Libra. What needs to happen now may relate to what is happening in
your family dynamics. You are being asked to look within to determine
your next course of action. But don’t make a firm decision until
you have all the facts straight. Keywords: adjust, adopt, and shift.
Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21) Let’s do a bit of self-reflection, shall we
dearest Scorpio? You have so many balls in the air right now that it
must be hard to stay focused on all of them. It’s time to ask yourself
what are the key issues for you now and how are you going to meet
the demands of the day? Communication with self and others takes
precedence over just about everything else. So slow down just a little
and find the direction to your perfect path. Keywords: awareness,
spotlight, and approach.
Sagittarius (Nov 22 – Dec 20) You are evaluating the rules, dearest
Sagittarius. What lies below the surface is something worth knowing,
so go ahead and dive deep into the abyss. This is where you will find
yourself, and your situation will become much clearer. Self-confidence
will be your reward and you might even find an added bonus
of increased finances in the mix. Keywords: wealth, wisdom, and
wherewithal.
Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19) You have the time and the energy to
devote to what you want for yourself, dearest Capricorn. No one is
watching you just in case you think you are “failing.” And even if they
were, who cares? Provide yourself with the gift of not making a snap
decision. It’s perfectly okay to pace yourself slower than you are used
to. Even if you get less things done on your list, it’s a win.
Keywords: gradual, moderate, and gain.
Aquarius (Jan 20 – Feb 18) You have reached the end of an era, dearest
Aquarius. You are about to pop out into a new set of circumstances
with the opportunity to shine and shine bright. You just need to get
clear with what worked for you, what did not and how you are going
to decipher the difference moving forward. Buds are heading out of
the soil toward the Sun, so be certain what seeds you want to plant.
Keywords: arise, crop-up, and breakthrough.
Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 19) There is a harvest under foot, dearest Pisces.
You are reaping what was sown months ago. What exactly is it? What
you hoped would come to fruition or not? Take what you value and
care about, and discard the rest. Then start planning for your future
knowing that a little bit of uncertainty is justified in these new days.
Let yourself dream of the new best thing before jumping in headfirst.
Keywords: create, conceive, and construct.
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Glass etched mirror. 25.5 inches by 31 inches. $35 Call Ray at (250) 626-3513 or email zooey10@massett.ca
Leather Briefcase. With combination lock. Like new. $100 Call Marla Abbott at (250) 559-4242 or email abbcon@qcislands.net
Kenmore Ultra Wash Dishwasher. Clean and in good working conditions. Ready for pick up. $100 Call Roberto
at (250) 999-5011 or email kellycerruti@gmail.com
Glass Etched smoke glass mirror. Round mirror with original etching. Frame is red cedar. Diameter 23 inches.
$100 Call Ray at (250) 626-3513 or email zooey10@massett.ca
Women’s XL Coat. $60 Call Sarleana at (250) 626-7606 or email Fletchercollison1964071@gmail.com
Heaters. 220V construction heaters, $65 each or 2 for $100. I have extension cords for them as well if interested.
Call Terry Tollestrup at (505) 594-5954 or email echobay@hgqci.org
TV wall mount. Full motion articulating TV mount. New in box. Costs $180 new, asking only $120. Call Sonia Rice at (250) 626-9049 or
email Sonia.rice6058@gmail.com
Book Stand. 10-pocket wire book stand for floor (6ft. 8in. tall; 20in. wide). $250 new, will sell for $75 obo. Please phone (no cell
phone). Call Marla Abbott at (250) 559-4242 or email abbcon@qcislands.net
Brand new pink Helly Hansen coat. Medium, warm and cozy, hood is not detachable. $140 Call Karen at (250)
637-1910 or email karefoe@gmail.com
Maytag Portable Dishwasher. Re-homing a Maytag portable dishwasher on wheels. Wood top. The faucet adapter
coupling needs replacing. I have the part for it. Included with sale. It’s an awesome dishwasher. $150 Call Jam at (604)
767-9564 or email jamaustrial@gmail.com
Wellness Services
Karen Walhout
Craniosacral
Massage
Yoga with
Karen on
Haida Gwaii
kswalhout@gmail.com
Facebook: @InhaleSatExhaleNam
In the Home & Office - cont.
In Home Gym. Cross Bow by Weider, $250. Call Carol-Ann at (250) 626-9160 or
email aiyana.c@gmail.com
Wooden Rolling Table/Cabinet. This mobile table would be useful around the
home or shop. The top is 24” x 35”, and the base is 22 1/2” x 26 1/2”. It is 21”
high. There’s a partition that divides the cabinet and adds strength. It has 2” ball
bearing swivel casters. Will hold over 100 pounds. It’s in very good condition.
$40 Call Jack at (250) 626-3436 or email sales@tostaba.com
Tree face. Witch tree face with glow-in-the-dark eyes. Phone 250-559-4242 if
interested. $15 Call Marla Abbott at (250) 559-4242 or email abbcon@qcislands.
net
In the Yard & Workshop
Garden Equipment and Supplies/Hobby Supplies/Tools/Building Materials/
Pet and Pet Supplies
Gun for Sale - Unknown Gem. New in the box. Webley and Scott .22 bolt gun.
Rifle was made in Germany by German Sports Guns for the British market.
G.S.G is known for their outstanding Diana air rifles. This rifle has an ambi full
size (good) polymer stock with cheek riser. The bolt is like a CZ 455 design and
the barrel can be exchanged. The rifle is in .22 Lr but can be changed to .22 mag
and 17 HMR. The stock has a barrel insert which can be removed to install a bull
barrel. The sporter barrel is free floating. Integral picatinny rail, U.N.F. threaded
with a match muzzle crown. The trigger is fully adjustable as well. 3 year warranty.
price is firm, no taxes. Regular retail $ 500 to $ 550. This is a hard to find item,
$400. PAL required to purchase. Call Martin Aalders at (250) 637-5606 or email
ma-trucking@hotmail.com
Surveyors Equipment. Compasses x2, Inclometers x2, Surveyors Vests x2, Increment
Borer Hip Chains with string, bear spray or paint can holder for belt,
and more. Buy all or just parts. Call Terry Tollestrup at (250) 559-4595 or email
echobay@hgqci.org
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
VHF radios. Your choice. Kenwood and Icom. $300 Call Dave at (250) 559-4747 or email drellis@
qcislands.net
Disposable Tyvec Coveralls. $8 each, 3 for $20. Large Sizes XL, XX and XXX. Lots
in stock. Call Terry Tollestrup at (250) 559-4595 or email echobay@hgqci.org
Representing Haida Gwaii and Northwest BC
290-309 2 nd Ave W
250-622-2413
taylor.bachrach@parl.gc.ca
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In the Yard & Workshop - cont.
Cement Nails, New Price. Cement Nails Various sizes, Total Value $480 + Sizes 11/4”, 1 1/2”, 2”, 3
1/2”, 2 7/8”, 21/2” Hilti and Ramset $50 Call Terry Tollestrup at (250) 559-4595 or email echobay@
hgqci.org
.270 rifle. Savage Axis rifle in .270 on a Boyds 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
On the Road
In part or complete-Cars/Trucks/Vans/Campers/RV’s/ATV’s/Heavy Equipment
Sirius car radio. $50 Call Sarleana at (250) 626-7606 or email
Fletchercollison1964071@gmail.com
Van For Sale. 2001 Honda Odyssey - Automatic - 222,000km - runs and drives
well. Seven passenger - needs minor brake work. 70% on tires. $2,750 Call Cyrus
Stoltzfus at (250) 557-4727 or email info@haidagwaiitrader.com
ICOM 2 Way Radio. Icom Ic-f1020-2 VHF Mobile 2way Radio $75 Call Terry
Tollestrup at (250) 559-4595 or email echobay@hgqci.org
Set of 4 Kumho Studded Winter Tires. Equivalent brand new tires are over $200
each and another $40 each for $960 minimum value. Size is 215/45/17 winter
rims, studded snow tires, Kumho brand, over 95% 10.5mm tread depth of 12mm
total. Mounted on Toyota pattern 5x100 winter steel rims, $350. Old Massett.
Call Kevin J at (250) 626-6014 or email kevjager.haida@gmail.com
Full Set RAV4 Winter Tires. Toyo Observe G3ICE, less than 1000km. 225/65R17
106T. Very clean, no punctures ever, balanced on included oil-sprayed rims. In
excellent shape. Check out Toyo website for more info. Selling new for $1012.
I’m asking $700. Thanks for looking! Call Rolf at (250) 559-8877 or email fotogwaii@hotmail.com
RAV 4 Front And Back Floor Liner. Very clean, selling for half price, $150. No
tax or shipping! :) Get ready for the slushy season - protect your car’s interior.
Thanks for looking ! $150 Call Rolf at (250) 559-8877 or email fotogwaii@
hotmail.com
Atlas Crane. This is a 1984 Bedford MJ 4x4. Atlas Crane. Flatdeck. 6 Cyl NA Diesel. Unstoppable.
Has some minor issues. It needs a loving home. $10,500 Call Colin at (250) 626-7631 or email
Colindoane@gmail.com
West End
Auto Sales
2013 Ford Escape
110,100km/Stk#6373 $17,995
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo
79,150km/Stk#6972 $27,995
2019 Ford F150 XLT
38,380km/Stk#6363 $52,995
Time to winterize
your vehicle.
We have
winter tires!
“ No reasonable
offer refused!”
250-559-4641
605 Ocean View Dr.
Queen Charlotte
citires@qcislands.net
On the Road - cont.
Fifth Wheel/Trailer for sale. Fifth Wheel (Keystone Montana Mountaineer 346
LBQ, Year 2011, 34 feet), is in very good condition and fully furnished with additional
equipment. 2 bedrooms (1 queen size bed, 3 more beds with bedding),
1 and a half bath with a small tub, kitchen fully equipped with oven, 3 burner
stove, hood, microwave, kettle, toaster, hand mixer, kitchen scale, blender.
Outdoor kitchen with 2 burner stove and sink, 4 slide outs, aluminum wheels,
3 TV’s, 2 music systems, large storage areas, ceiling fan, air conditioning, gas
heating and electric heating (new), dehumidifier, self-retracting awning, double
insulation, two entrance doors and much more. $30,000 Call Sylvia at (705) 203-
0344 or email Vampiriasylvana@hotmail.com
2007 DODGE RAM 1500. All she needs is a bit of love. 2007 Dodge Ram 1500, 4
door Hemi. New offroad/winter tires and full-sized spare. Odometer: 297, 632
Work done: - regular oil changes - fixed 4 x 4 in 2021, fully operational - Replaced
front brakes in 2021. Check engine light has been on since I bought it
- had it cleared and scanned, it’s a fan of some sort. Heat works on high - likely
time to replace that fan. Makes a tinkering noise now but runs fine. Never fixed
the mirror - should be easy enough to track one down. Has been a great truck,
only selling to get something smaller. With a bit of TLC will continue to be a
wonderful HG adventure truck. Make me an offer, $7,000. Call Michaela at (250)
559-8972 or email michaelamarymcguire@gmail.com
Cargo Cover. For a Jeep Grand Cherokee. Black in colour. Never used. Call Suzanne Aalders at
(250) 637-5606 or email suzanne.aalders@hotmail.com
Air Grease gun. New didn’t use but has marine grease in it. Needs an air compressor to work. $80
Call Danny Staewart at (250) 631-3478 or email skocumshakers@massett.ca
On the Water
In part or complete-Power Boats/Sail Boats
Troller for Sale - Reduced Price! Price Reduced from $180,000 (CAD), now
$165,000. 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
150 Mercury Outboard. 150 mercury outboard, $6,000. Call Fletcher Collison at
(250) 626-7606 or email fletchercollison1964@gmail.com
34’ Aluminum Troller. Masset Services is selling our aluminum fish boat. Diesel
power, full electronics. Borg Warner gear. Needs TLC. Good runner. Strong hull.
Poor cosmetics. But, not $55,000, only $24,000. On the water in Masset. Call Bill
at 778-914-4487 or 250-626-3833 or email info@haidagwaiitrader.com
Volvo Penta 151a Marine Engine Parts for Sale. This is a reconditioned Volvo
Penta 151A cylinder head for sale. $800 Call Harold at (250) 626-3305 or email
hkmackay@telus.net
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Real Estate & Rentals
Residential, Commercial, Lots, For Rent, Rent to to Own, Shared Accommodation
Real Estate & Rentals - cont.
Oceanfront Guest Houses. 95 and 97 Bayview Drive, Port Clements, BC. For
your ocean-front investment opportunity! The ultimate in Port Clements
on Haida Gwaii, zoned Marine (M-1 comm) waterfront: 3 lots hosting an
Airbnb home and carriage home; 7 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, well-appointed
and turnkey package (all furniture included). A wonderful palette; great
infrastructure for business or pleasure. Enjoy world-class fishing and Masset
Inlet views at your doorstep with 105 feet of ocean frontage. Spectacular
ocean views and stunning sunsets are just some of the “perks” of this live/
workspace. For more information and pictures go to sothebysrealty.ca/Port
Clements or contact Sotheby’s International Realty / Marnie Perrier at (cell)
250-212-8552 (work) 250-469-9547 or email marnie@marnieperrier.com
Residential Property with Commercial Zoning - Price Reduced! Residential
property with commercial zoning (qualifies for residential mortgage). 2-two
bedroom 800sqf residences with ocean views and a 1300sqf studio residence.
300sqf art gallery. Completely renovated, new windows, plumbing, and quality
finishing. Large semi-enclosed outdoor work space, wood-fired sauna.
Centrally located at 3120 Oceanview Drive. Property currently generates
$25,000 per year in income after all expenses. Turn Key. For sale by Merlin
Naylor, text or call (250) 626-7298. No subject to finance offer. Price $550,000
Text or call Merlin Naylor (250) 626-7298 or email uprootsalvage@gmail.
com
The Ground Coffee House and Gallery. Excellent, healthy business, includes
building, business, 2 lots and a rentable suite at the back. Fabulous opportunity.
Price $595,000 Call 250-218-9776 or email johnismay2014@gmail.com
FIND THE PERFECT VEHICLE FOR YOU AND YOUR NORTHERN LIFESTYLE
WE PAY TOP DOLLAR
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3113 Oceanview Drive, QC
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
2 Acres Near North Beach. Magnificent 2 acre parcel backing on the Sangan
River and just steps to North Beach. This lot is level and private and offers
several prime spots to build your dream home or recreational getaway. This
is the only one available in this incredible location. Price $289,000. Call 250-
218-9776 or email johnismay2014@gmail.com
Masset Bike Shop. Great opportunity to run your own business without “breaking
the bank.” Tremendous potential for bike sales and service along with
other sports equipment. Building in great shape on 2 lots and room for small
living quarters. The business is in the heart of Masset and close to the airport
offering daily service to the mainland. Call John at 250-218-9776 for more
info. Price $279,500 Call 250-218-9776 or email johnismay2014@gmail.com
SOLD! Waterfront Home - Port Clements. Great family home on a double,
gently sloping, waterfront lot in Port Clements. Main floor offer 2 bedrooms,
large living/dining, kitchen and full bath. Downstairs is a walk out basement
with 2 more bedrooms, den, full bath and laundry room. Also attached is a
garage/workshop/storage room. The views from the living areas are magnificent.
Call John at 250-218-9776 or email johnismay2014@gmail.com
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 are 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. Please email dustin@rushworthelectric.ca
for more information or call/text Dustin at 250-661-9012 or email dustin@
rushworthelectric.ca
Waterfront Duplex Queen Charlotte. Waterfront Duplex turn key. Beach
cottage in Queen Charlotte Village, 2 blocks to grocery, post office, library,
community center and park. Walk on beach access. Good investment for
Airbnb or mortgage or guests. Extensive renovations 2018/2019. Each floor
has one bedroom, bathroom, laundry, kitchen living room, outdoor dinning
area. Downstairs has large room exercise spa with walk in tub. Green House
with heater grow lights, automatic drip irrigation system. House and landscaping
designed for low maintenance 1,682 sq feet
Wanted
Miscellaneous Wanted Items/Lost/Found/ Wanted Information/Real Estate
Wanted: Lathe. Looking for a bowl-turning lathe or large capacity spindle-lathe. Heavy duty,
self-standing, single phase or three phase. Call James at (250) 557-4579 or email info@haidagwaiitrader.com
Dealer # 5958
1-800-313-7187 or 250-635-7187
Full inventory at www.terracechrysler.com
& www.terracetoyota.ca
4916 Highway #16 West Terrace, BC
*Must be mentioned before negotiations
Dealer # D50120
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Freebies
Anything that just needs a new home!
House in Masset. Looking to purchase a home in Masset. Not looking for large home, one or two beds plenty. Have cash. I lived and
worked in Ocean Falls BC for 19 years. Thanks, any leads appreciated. Call Orville Esteb at (360) 737-9241 or email odesteb@icloud.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
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 Ford Truck Parts. 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
Exhaust Fan. Looking to buy a small wall mount exhaust fan. Call Germain Vigneault at (250) 557-4240 or email germain@qcislands.net
Steelhead Vehicle. Hi, I’ve been studying and desiring to come to Haida Gwaii for 3 years to steelhead fish (Covid delays). I need to rent
a sturdy 4x4 or hire someone that knows the rivers and has such a vehicle. It can be in Sandspit, Queen Charlotte, or Masset--I will get
there. If you know steelhead, that much better. I am an experienced outdoorsman used to hiking. I have all the equipment I need, other
than a vehicle. Insider knowledge would be great. By the way, I am vaccinated (2x with booster). Thank you. Any leads are appreciated.
Call Michael Sieber at (408) 891-8655 or email sieber.michael.k@gmail.com
Looking for a used iPad mini at a reasonable price Thanks for looking! Happy New Year! Call fotogwaii@hotmail.com at (250) 559-8877 or
email fotogwaii@hotmail.com
Young family looking for new home. Couple with young toddler looking to purchase home. Preference for smaller home; shop/workspace/
room for outdoor kitchen would be a bonus. Looking forward to hearing from you! Call Taylor Greenwood at (867) 689-3732 or email
taylor.skyegreenwood@gmail.com
Quartet or Chamber Music Ensemble? Would anyone like to start and play in a string quartet or other small chamber ensemble? Maybe
weekly or monthly? Call Craig Carmichael at (250) 559-7735 or email craig@saers.com
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
Handcrafted soap
& body products
FREE Industrial Clothes Dryer. Industrial propane clothes dryer. Call Larry Duke
at (778) 260-0071 or email larryduke914@gmail.com
FREE King Mattress. Fairly new, used it about 5 months. Mattress only, no box
spring etc., Call Jon at (778) 836-5563 or email Jonathonzwickel1@gmail.com
FREE Small computer/art desk. Metal and glass top. Call Ray at (250) 626-3513 or
email zooey10@massett.ca
FREE 5th wheel for parts or storage. Old 5th wheel, lived in until last week, Rough
shape, mostly working. One Wheel has brake seized (been sitting 8 years). Its free
so don’t expect much. Call Pete at (250) 692-6446 or email petereeemeyer@gmail.
com
Employment & Training
Help Wanted/Work Wanted/Businesses for Sale/Business Opportunities/
Education/Opportunities/Training Programs or Seminars
“The employment ad we placed with HGT has been the best way for us to get a local response. We
had our ad in other outlets and people applying from all over (the world!) but a lot of applicants have
no idea where they are applying to. We have had numerous resumes submitted locally from the HGT
ad and at least one or two people hired in the last year were folks who responded to the ad. One or
two might not seem like a lot but it actually makes quite a difference in the pool of crew that D & E
Towing and Salvage needs. Even if we don’t get that many direct employees from the ad, having it out
there lets people know about D & E Towing and also gives us a bit of a gauge to see who is out there
looking for work.” – Christina Stupka / D & E Towing and Salvage Ltd., Gamadiis Port Clements
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
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INVESTMENT CORPORATION
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Employment, Skills & Training
Business Development
Employer Loan Benefit Program
250-624-3535
www.tricorp.ca Prince Rupert, BC
Employment Opportunity – Member Services Representative – Masset. Northern
Savings Credit Union has an opening for a full-time Member Services Representative
for our Masset branch. This would appeal to an outgoing individual
interested in providing excellent customer service and a career in sales. General
Duties: Processes member transactions. Recognizes member needs and promotes
and cross sells credit union products and services to members by explaining basic
credit union products and services, and referring more complex requests for
information and assistance to appropriate branch staff. Minimum Qualifications
- Education: Secondary School Diploma required. Experience: Previous sales and
service experience is preferred or an equivalent combination of education, training
and experience. Skills: Excellent written and verbal English communication
skills; Working knowledge, skills and experience in Microsoft Office. Call Santa
Slubowski at (250) 628-0357 or email santaslubowski@northsave.com
Employment Opportunity - Receptionist - QC. 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 a 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
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Internet 120
now available in
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and Skidegate!
UNLIMITED data*
No Contracts
www.mascon.ca/internet
*Conditions apply.
See mascon.ca for more details.
Employment & Training - cont.
Transition House Support Worker. Provide support, security, information, education,
crisis intervention and referrals to residents and Help-line callers. Also responsible
for general upkeep and daily operation of the Transition house. NOTE:
All duties will be adapted to include appropriate COVID-19 protocols. Casual
Positions receive an additional 10.2 % in lieu of sick, vacation & stat benefits. Call
Administration at (250) 626-4664 or email ea.hgspeace@massett.ca
Haida Gwaii Society for Community Peace
Community Living BC Residence – Employment Opportunities
• Asleep Residential Support Worker: Casual – Evenings: 22:00 – 8:00 / Various
Shift Work / $18.98 - $22.11/hr
• Residential Support Worker: Casual - Morning 08:00-15:00 / Afternoon 15:00-
22:00 / Variable shift work/$21.63-$25.19/hr
• Residence Worker: 0.70 FTE Permanent – Morning 8:00-16:00 / Tuesday-Friday
/ $21.63-$25.19/hr
• Residence Worker: 0.65 FTE Permanent– Afternoon 15:00-22:00 / 2x rotating
shifts - 3 days on/off/ $21.63 - $25.19/hr
• Residence Worker: 0.52 FTE Permanent/ Morning 8:00 – 15:00/Saturday-Monday/$21.63-$25.19/hr
• Asleep Residence Worker: 1.0 FTE Permanent / Night 22:00 – 8:00 /
Sunday – Wednesday / $18.98 - $22.11/hr
• Asleep Residence Worker: 0.75 FTE Permanent / Evening 22.00-8:00 / Thursday-
Saturday / $18.98 - $22.11/hr
As a Community Living BC Residence Worker you will be providing respectful
daily living support to adult residents with developmental disabilities living in the
CLBC staffed residence located in Masset, Haida Gwaii. You will also participate
in the general daily operation and upkeep of the CLBC staffed residence. While
working in close cooperation with the CLBC Community Support Worker team,
you will be enhancing and supporting the quality of life for individuals by providing
opportunities for full involvement in their community, in a manner respectful
of the intelligence and independence already attained by the supported residents.
Qualifications & Requirements: Minimum grade 12 or G.E.D. equivalent.
Social Service Worker courses/ education and or experience would be an asset.
*Required to complete certification in Standard First Aid (2-day course or online
course) with a CPR-C component *Food Safe certification *Class 5 drivers license
(plus reliable vehicle, drivers abstract) *Completion of Violence Prevention/
De-escalation course (online, offered by HGSCP as on-the-job training) *This
position is dependent on a Criminal Record Check *Required to use their vehicle
in the course of their duties.
A First on Haida Gwaii
New Group Home for People with
Developmental Disabilities in Masset
Submitted by Daniel Kolpatzik, Haida Gwaii Society
for Community Peace | Photos courtesy HGSCP
The Haida Gwaii Society for Community Peace recently received funding
approval for a Community Living BC group home in Masset which will be
the first 24/7 staffed permanent residence for individuals with developmental
disabilities on Haida Gwaii! This is exciting news as the funding will enable
us to provide both housing with specific supports for those with special needs
and a variety of employment opportunities for community members. A total
of six permanent positions (both full-time and part-time which all come with
comprehensive family benefits) plus several casual positions will be created
through this program. The setting is a newly renovated residential home in a
quiet part of Masset with the capacity to house up to four residents. Our goal
is to create a homey place where residents feel that they belong and that they
can make their own. A spacious yard provides plenty of opportunities for
growing food, perhaps adding a chicken coup or starting a social enterprise of
some sort for residents. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of creating
something new while engaging in meaningful work that makes a difference.
However, creating this important new housing/living option for individuals
with developmental disabilities and their families here on Haida Gwaii will
take a community effort as the pool of qualified workers on island is limited.
That’s why our organization is looking to build a support worker base by
offering a number of on-the-job trainings (check out the employment ads
listed here in the HGT Magazine/Employment & Training section) in addition
to ongoing professional development opportunities while requiring minimal
experience or training. If you are a kind and caring individual with diverse
talents and experiences who is willing to learn and grow, please consider
applying to make this group home a reality. Full job descriptions and details
can be found at hgpeace.ca/the-new-umoma-opens-its-doors-2/employment/.
For more information call Daniel Kolpatzik, Community Living Contracts
Manager at 250-626-7977 or email clcm.hgspeace@massett.ca.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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Community Service Listings
Not For Profit Groups/Organizations/Societies
Queen Charlotte Community Hall Rentals. The Queen Charlotte Community Hall
is 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. Our hall is also the home to the HGREC, MIEDS and QC Heritage Housing
Society offices (on the waterfront side of the building)! For more information
or any hall bookings, call Reine Pineault at (250) 559-4792 or email info@haidagwaiitrader.com
Port Clements Museum. We are open 2-4 Saturdays and Sundays i cluding
holidays (except Christmas day). $5 admission for adults/teens. Will open upon
request outside regular hours for tours, school groups and visitors. For more
information call the museum when it is open at (250)557-4576 or email pcmuseum@qcislands.ca
to arrange. Current covid safety measures in place. 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
Paul & Carol Tonner - Deep River, ON.
Matt and Alison Tonner (Carmen, Fiona and Jillian), Rossland, BC
Meghan and Terry Wallace (Mallory and Hazel), Masset, Haida Gwaii, BC
Tim Cote (Nina and Tom), Courtenay, BC
A Thank You from
Mallory Tonner’s A Family Thank You from
Mallory’s death on March 4, 2021 due to an aneurysm has
left us heartbroken. Feelings of sadness and loss,
especially for Tim and their 2 young children,
Nina and Tom, continue. However, our grief has
been made bearable by the kindness of friends
and acquaintances who have reached out to us
with beautiful notes, gentle visits, comforting
words and thoughtful gifts.
Many have asked if there is a particular
charity for donations in memory of Mallory.
Mallory was a Speech Language Pathologist
working with young children on Haida Gwaii.
She loved the written and spoken word and
made frequent use of libraries. So we suggest
that donations in memory of Mallory be to a
library. Donations to libraries can be made
through canadahelps.org, selecting a preferred
library and specifying in memory of Mallory
Tonner. For donations to the Masset Library on
Haida Gwaii, where Mallory lived, choose Vancouver
Island Regional Library and specify “for the Masset Library” in the box
called “send a message to this charity”.
Thank you, we are truly grateful for all the love and support our family has
received.
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called “send a message Matt & to Alison this Tonner charity”. (Carmen, Fiona and Jillian) - Rossland BC
Thank you, we are Meghan truly & grateful Terry Wallace for (Mallory the love and Hazel) support - Masset, our family Haida has Gwaii, BC
received.
Tim Cote (Nina and Tom)- Courtenay ,BC
Paul & Carol Tonner - Deep River, ON.
Matt and Alison Tonner (Carmen, Fiona and Jillian), Rossland, BC
Meghan and Terry Wallace (Mallory and Hazel), Masset, Haida Gwaii, BC
Tim Cote (Nina and Tom), Courtenay, BC
A Thank You from
Mallory Tonner’s Family
Mallory Tonner’s Family
In Loving Memory
David Andrew Ferretti
May 19, 1962 - December 2, 2021
It is with great sadness to share the news of the unexpected passing of David
(Dave/Davey) Ferretti, leaving behind his best buddy, Duke.
Dave was born in Sandy Point, Nova Scotia. He comes from a military family
having lived in many places which include Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick,
and overseas in Germany. Dave lived in Masset before settling in Port Clements,
Haida Gwaii with his first wife of many years, Kelly, and long time friend and
second wife, Sharon.
Dave lived a full life. He was a fisherman, became a logger, and was highly
regarded in his role during his employment in the oil and gas industry. Dave
played and loved the game of hockey, he was an animal lover, protector of
the vulnerable, and an avid rock hound. He was a great storyteller of many
adventures. Dave and his dearest friends enjoyed many laughs over the years.
Dave was predeceased by his younger brother Kevin, grandparents Norman and
Sylvia Bower, Harold and Thelma Ferretti, and his uncle Paul Bower. He also
leaves behind parents David and Linda Ferretti, Nova Scotia, youngest brother
Todd (Anneke) and nephews Trevor and Jamie, Ontario.
In Dave’s memory donations may be directed to an Animal Shelter of your choice.
Obituary for Shaun Donnelly
Mr. Shaun Donnelly, age 51, died October 31, 2021 in Anchorage, Alaska
of natural causes. Shaun was born July 22, 1970 in Seattle, Washington. He
attended elementary school in Queen Charlotte City, B.C., graduated from
Walter Williams High School in Burlington, North Carolina while assisting
his grandmother in her home there he also earned a certificate and Massage
Therapy license from Brenneke School of Massage in Seattle, Washington.
Shaun moved to Alaska in 2003 and worked for the Housing Authority in
Barrow until 2008 and as a carpenter supervisor in Port Heiden until 2011.
He was an avid outdoors person and especially enjoyed rowing, sailing, diving
and sea kayaking. He solo circumnavigated Moresby Island, Haida Gwaii,
British Columbia in 1990 and earned the admiration of the Officer in Charge
at Cape St. James Weather Station where he stopped off and was able to help
fix their computer. His family wrote, “Shaun was a very positive force! He
was so kind, never afraid to be a first responder, helping the underdog, and
trying to feed and take care of so many people without blame or judgement.”
He is survived by his 9 year old son Alexander Madison Donnelly; halfbrother,
Oliver Max Donnelly; mother, Margaret Anne McMurrough and
step dad Charles McMurrough and father, John William Donnelly. He was
preceded in death by his sister Jennifer Lee Donnelly of Hood River, Oregon.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations go to Turnagain United
Methodist Church, 3300 W Northern Lights Blvd., Anchorage, Alaska 99517.
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servIces
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Past and current tax filing
Day-to-day bookkeeping
Masset, BC
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Gwaii Taxi and Tours K’il Kun/Sandspit Airport Schedule Jan 10 th to March 22 nd /22
Sat/Sun/Mon/Wed/Friday flights start! Gwaii Taxi transports passengers from
Daajing Giids/Queen Charlotte and HlGaagilda/Skidegate to the K’il Kun/Sandspit
Airport. TO THE AIRPORT SCHEDULE (pick-up points and times) is:
Taaw Naay Gas Station/HlGaagilda at 7am, City Centre/Daajing Giids at 7:20am,
QC Visitor Centre at 7:40am, and BC Ferries terminal/Skidegate Landing at 8am.
The ferry leaves at 8:30am. Returning we aim to catch the 11:30am ferry. FROM
THE AIRPORT DROP OFF POINTS are the BC Ferries/Skidegate Landing, QC
Visitor Center, City Center/Daajing Giids, and then the Taaw Naay/HlGaagilda.
One way fares: Adults $55, Elders/Seniors $50, Child (2-12) $25 and Infants (0-23
months) are free. To reserve your seats ahead of time, call Sherry at 250-876-1866
or book online at gwaiitaxiandtours.ca
Pet Sitter (Queen Charlotte). Posting on behalf of my friend: pet care for any occasion or length of
time. Care can be given in your home or mine, whichever is preferable. Rate is negotiable. Please
contact by phone only 250 559-8246, ask for Brigette.
Masset Services Pro Detail Shop. We’re open again for the season! CARS, TRUCKS
AND SUV’s! BASIC DETAIL: vacuum all carpets and upholstery, complete interior
clean, exterior wash and polish and polish all glass and chrome. *Cars: $185
*Trucks & SUV’s: $205 DELUXE DETAIL: includes all the basic detailing plus all
carpets shampooed, all upholstery shampooed, ozone treatment (removes odors,
bacteria, and viruses). Overnight stay is required for drying. *Cars: $235 *Trucks
& SUV’s: $255 ENGINE DETAIL: $40 Call Jennifer Parr at (250) 626-7089 or
email office@massetrentacar.com
Last Minute Ads
Too late to fit into their respective categories but squeaked in before we
went to print!
Cedar Kindling. 1675 Burgess Ave. $10 per bundle or 3 for $25 Covid distanced at
6ft min. Call Cody at (236) 544-0145 or email cbwaller@live.ca
Toasters for Sale 2 slice toaster $10. 4 slice toaster $15. Call Sarleana at 250-626-7606 or email
fletchercollisosn1964071@gmail.com
Silver Scout Gillnetter + Trailer. The Silver Scout 29 foot fibreglass gillnetter 31ft
with aluminum pod Twin 2017 175 Suzukis New fuel tanks, wiring, Lowrance
electronics Stringers replaced (lots of work done). Honda hydraulic power pack,
2 fish holds. Sleeps 4. Stainless steel wood stove and 4-burner propane stove with
oven. Excellent overall condition. Heavy trailer. $30,000 Call Merlin Naylor at
(250) 626-7298 or email uprootsalvage@gmail.com
Home Wanted. Trying to return home to the Island after leaving for work and looking for a property
to buy. Not interested in 1/2 duplexes and need a bit of yard for my pups. Timeline would have
me returning around August ideally but I'm flexible. Please email or text, thanks! Call Emma at
(250) 218-6704 or email d.chez9789@gmail.com
Dining room set. Large solid wood dining table (60" x 42") in very good condition,
comes with 1/4" plate-glass top, and 4 sturdy chairs. $800 Call Toni Smith at
(250) 626-5472 or email tintintooni@gmail.com
Haida Gwaii Trader Community Calendar January/February, 2022
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Island Wide & Online
Haida Gwaii Recreation Commission –
Drop-in-Sports
(Info based on HGREC FB post / January 7, 2022,
for current updates, check out their FB page or the
HGREC website at hgrec.com)
HGREC is only resuming drop-in-sports programs with
organizers that are comfortable leading a program at this
time. This may cause some delay in return to drop-in
sports. HGREC drop-in sport programs at Gidgalang
Kuuyas Naay Secondary School and Gudangaay Tlaats'gaa
Naay Secondary School are permitted to continue so long
as:
• 50% venue capacity is maintained,
• there are no spectators,
• all organizers and attendees are double vaccinated, and
• a safety plan is in place that includes maintaining
attendance, contacts, and conducting wellness checks of
attendees.
The current public health orders related to indoor adult
sport are as follows (and subject to change):
• Sport tournaments are not allowed. Tournaments
are single or multi-day events where 3 or more teams
compete against each other outside of regular league
play. This restriction does not include: A gathering where
team members compete individually against each other
+ A gathering where the result will decide if a team will
advance to play in a national or international competition.
• Other sport activities that normally take place in a sport
environment can continue, including: Participating in
an adult indoor sport or recreation program as long as
it does not exceed 50% of the occupancy of the space.
Participating or competing in individual sports like skiing,
swimming or skating. Competing in regular league play
for individual or team sport
Other requirements for sport include:
• Masks are required indoors when not participating in a
sport
• Proof of vaccination is required for spectators and adult
participants at indoor sporting events
• Non-employee supervisors, coaches and assistants of
indoor sports and group activities for people 21 years or
younger must be fully vaccinated
“As we know cases on Haida Gwaii have been cited. For
those vaccinated individuals interested in attending a
program, take time to make an informed choice that
takes into consideration the requests or advice from
your local health centres and local government when
engaging in non-essential activities. Haawa - thank you
for your patience with us as we navigate uncertain times.”
– HGREC. If you have questions or for more information,
email coordinator@hgrec.com
Island Wide & Online - cont.
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
Studio Sessions
Next events TBA/ Facebook or the Ging Gang Hla
tllGad's YouTube Channel.
Although the in-person gatherings remain currently on
hold due to the COVID-19 Global Pandemic, co-hosted
by the Haida Gwaii Radio Society, the Haida Gwaii
Coffeehouse’s “The Studio Sessions,” are made possible
by the generous support of the Haida Gwaii Arts Council
and feature all kinds of amazing local artists. If you have
yet to check out the Winter Sessions, which aired on
Dec. 26/21, be sure to do so - it rocks! It features Behn
Cochrane, Erle July, Dominic Legault and Jason Camp
and the Posers. The behind the scenes collaborator list
is impressive: MC Jay Myers-Alchemist Studios, Marnie
Younger – Haida Gwaii Arts Council, Pete Moore
and Linnaea Fyles - Haida Gwaii Radio Society, Ging
Gang Hla tllGad, Caroline Shooner – The Haida Gwaii
Coffeehouse, Julia Breese – social media promotion,
and Josiah Fennell – final video editing. Kudos to all
of these folks who are doing a bang up job of keeping
the Haida Gwaii performance art scene alive. Have a
video you would like to share? You can upload your
submissions anytime to their Dropbox folder. The link for
this is found on the Haida Gwaii Coffeehouse website at
haidagwaiicoffeehouse.com. As the organizers need time
to put together each event, be sure to submit your video at
least 10 days before each online event you wish to join. For
more information email haidagwaiicoffeehouse@gmail.
com
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Deadline for the Mar/Apr HGT Magazine is February 10 th , 2022
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Daajing Giids / Queen Charlotte
Queen Charlotte Farmers Market - two
locations!
Saturdays / 11am-2pm / Gather Food @ 223
Oceanview Drive and just outside the QC
Community Hall @134 Bay Street.
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 call
250-559-9093 or email queencharlottemarket@gmail.
com
Gaw Tlagee / Old Massett & Masset
Masset Market
Fridays / 11am-2pm / Across from the Co-op /
Masks and hand washing required before entry
Serving you year round, rain or shine. Maximum 15
persons in the market space. Come and check out our
wide selection of “make it – bake it – grow it” treasures!
Come on out and support your local artisan, handcrafter
and farmer. It’s a win-win! New vendors are always welcome!
For more information contact Natalie at 250-626-
9181 or massetmarket@gmail.com
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Causeway Convenience Deli
By Jamie McDonald
Citizens of Daajing Giids
Queen Charlotte are
pleased to have a spot
to get a full working
person’s breakfast and
deli sandwiches in town
again. Causeway started offering made-to-order
sandwiches in August, and added breakfasts
to the menu in November. You can get these
items to eat in house or to go, from 7:30 am to
2 pm, Monday to Saturday. Store and Deli are
located at 101 Causeway Street, Daajing Giids
Queen Charlotte. Menus can be found in the
Deli, and specials are posted on the Causeway
Convenience Facebook page.
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