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A POLE IS RAISED

On the Road to Healing

DOULAS OF

HAIDA GWAII

Helping New Moms

ALL THINGS MUSIC

EOTW Local Band News

Dear Huckleberry – The Many Masks of Gaslighting

St. Paul’s Thrift Store is No More – A Victim of Vandalism

Caregivers – The Waiting Room

+Haida Gwaii Eats – Poke Bowl

Issue 119

Sept / Oct 2022

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Contributors

Monica Caulfield, a professional astrologer since 2007, is

passionate about helping people develop tools of awareness

and purpose in life. sageadvisor2u@gmail.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

Jasmine Beachy is a wife and proud mother of two active boys.

She is a local StrongStart facilitator and has lived in Gamadiis

Port Clements for 15 years. jasmine970@hotmail.com

Lin Armstrong loves reading, writing, jigsaws, theatre, sports

and volunteering at the Thrift Store. She lives in Daajing Giids

with hubby Jack and cat Lady Bean. armstrongs@haidagwaii.ca

Stu Crawford is an ecologist who lives in Masset and enjoys

learning, eating things, and exploring Haida Gwaii.

stu.crawford@gmail.com

Kaila Radan a mover, a shaker, a music maker (as proclaimed

by Arthur O'Shaughnessy). kaila.radan@gmail.com

Greg Morris a Gamadiis Port Clements man on the mission

for that elusive answer of "question everything?"

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Jana McLeod has lived on Haida Gwaii all her life. She’s a

mother to 8 and grandma to 7. Writing, and making people

laugh keeps her grounded. ja_mcleod@hotmail.com

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What's inside?

Dear Huckleberry .................................... 6

A Naturalist's Almanac ............................. 8

St. Paul's Thrift Store ............................. 10

Caregivers ............................................. 12

Doulas .................................................. 14

Yippieneck ............................................ 16

Farmers’ Market Coupon Program ........... 20

All Things Music .................................... 22

Yahgu ‘laanaas Pole Raising .................. 28

Haida Gwaii Eats .................................... 32

Crossword ............................................. 37

Horoscopes ........................................... 38

Classifieds ............................................. 40

Tide Tables ........................................... 50

Community Calendar ............................. 51

On the cover: Yahgu ‘laanaas Pole Raising

PC Mary Helmer

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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.

Northern Saw-whet Owl | PC Margo Hearne

Letter from the Editor

Another Bird on the Deck Storiette

By Shellene Patience

During the recent stretch of sublime summer weather we had here on Haida

Gwaii, I so enjoyed early morning outings. Still in my pj’s, I’d head out onto the

deck to savour the quiet, stargaze in the hard-to-see-much-of-anything-else haze

of the dawn… and, best of all, take in some of the sweet-smelling, warm season

air.

Be it spring, summer, fall or winter, the distinctly different scents of the seasons

have always transfixed and energized me. Yes, I am one of those country bumpkins

known to close her eyes, sniff long and slow and say, “Ahh… smells like fall is

coming.” At the time of writing, that’s exactly what the air smells like!

So anyways, I’m leaning on the rail of the deck this one morning, happy as a clam

at high water, when suddenly, something winged flew by like a foot away from my

face. Scared the dickens out of me. Whatever this night flyer was, it proceeded to

land on the corner of the deck just a few feet away. Squinting to see what it was,

I thought - dang, that’s one chubby bird. And then it hit me. That’s not a chubby

bird, by Jove, it’s a Saw-whet Owl!

This magnificent being then turned its head and there they were… perfectly

round eyes so big it was hard to believe they’d even fit on such a wee creature, all

of seven or so inches tall. For a few seconds, with me frozen in awe and it, wideeyed

and curious, we looked at each other. It was so cool.

The work we do here at HGT is, in so many ways, richly satisfying. We get to

promote local businesses and events, and our favourite part: publish people’s

stories. Such amazing folks whom we are blessed to learn from, be inspired by

and hold our hands to our hearts with.

I smile as I look over this issue’s articles. Accounts of people working together,

healing, local food and food security, celebration, music and culture, and the

natural world, to name a few – all aligning with our homegrown, united and

better for all values.

As always, my whole-souled thanks go out to our contributors, the HGT

production team and to each and every one of you who

support us by purchasing a copy of the magazine, subscribing

and/or booking ads with us. Haawa, háw’aa!

One foot gently in front

of the other dear ones,

Shellene Patience

Reclaiming Haida Language and Culture

New Local Educators

By Terri-Lynne Penner

Another school season has arrived and

with it, new teachers!

HlGaagilda Skidegate’s Gidin Jaad Erica

Jean Reid and Fallon Elizabeth Crosby

both started their educator careers in 2014

with a Skidegate Band Council/University

of Northern British Columbia partnered

Haida Language and Culture training program.

Inspired to pursue further studies,

they both earned their Bachelor of Education

degrees this past spring with a focus

on First Nations Language and Culture

Elementary Years, and Haida Culture and

Language. Now it is their time to share

their knowledge with students on Haida

Gwaii.

“The Haida language-focused university

credits, in my mind, are some of the first

acts of reconciliation that I have witnessed

from a colonial education system,” says

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Gidin Jaad. “It has been my goal for many

years to see a Haida Immersion program

in our schools, or at the very least exercise

my teacher autonomy to teach X̱aayda kil.

I believe wholeheartedly in the many benefits

of reclaiming language and culture

in all aspects of our lives especially in our

student’s lives and learning environment.”

“The reason First Nations languages are

on the brink of extinction,” Fallon says,

“is because of residential schools where

students were beaten for speaking their

languages. I’m hoping teaching language

and culture will keep the [Haida] language

alive as there are only about a dozen fluent

speakers left in HlGaagilda. I also believe

it will combat racism.”

Kudos to these young women for all their

hard work and sacrifices. They are an

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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,

So, I’ve been dating this guy for a couple of years now; he

is great, has a good job, a great sense of humor, amazing

in bed, and overall, a really kind person to everyone… but

when it comes to me he can be a jerk sometimes.

Basically, the message I’m constantly getting is whatever you

do it’s not enough, whatever effort you are putting in it’s not

being seen, and whatever credit or gratitude you are expecting

is not deserved.

And whenever I talk to him about how I feel he says I’m putting

words in his mouth or that I’m exaggerating.

And he may be right; all I know is that I love this guy… the

good times are floating on clouds kind of good, but I just

can’t make him understand that he is hurting me.

- Unseen and Hurting

Dear Unseen and Hurting,

What you’re experiencing is actually a form of emotional

abuse called “gaslighting” which is when one person

repeatedly denies, ignores or minimizes the other person’s

efforts, thoughts, opinions, hurt feelings, worries or desires.

(The term comes from the 1944 film “Gaslight” starring

Ingrid Bergman and Charles Boyer, in which the husband

tries to distort his wife’s perception of reality.)

Variants of gaslighting can take place in the best

relationships. In some cases, those doing the gaslighting

don’t acknowledge there’s a problem, and if there is, the

problem is you.

Gaslighting can have many masks, depending on the person

and the situation, but it always ends up sending the message

that the gaslighter’s suffering, efforts, thoughts and feelings

are the only ones that count. If you’re upset over it you’re

crazy, you’re exaggerating and/or you’re to blame. In some

cases, gaslighters may not even know that what they’re doing

is abusive, because it’s a learned manipulation technique.

The cold hard truth is, none of us can change or control

other people’s words, actions or perceptions about us. What

we do have authority over are the principles and guidelines

that we set for ourselves.

For example, if you’re hearing a storm, walking in puddles

and feeling drops falling from the sky, it doesn’t matter if

everyone around you tells you it’s not raining – you’re getting

wet! What you feel is real, and if you’re not okay with it, it’s

your right to get an umbrella.

What I’m trying to say is that we cannot change the way

people around us justify their words and/or actions. But,

if we tell them what they are doing is hurting us, they can

choose to either change on their own or work with us to find

a win/win solution. I know you love him, so much so that

you’ve been willing to compromise yourself to accommodate

his repeated dismissals of what you say, think and feel.

So, what to do? Love yourself first. Own your feelings. Value

and protect your time, space and energy by calmly, clearly

but firmly letting him know what your limits and needs are.

This is the underpinning of any healthy relationship.

If this love is authentically reciprocated, he will find a way

to help you feel emotionally safe and he will value your

autonomy just as much as he values his own.

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A Naturalist's Almanac

Return of the Otter – A “Sloogoo” Revival?

By Margo Hearne

Suuda Gan unsid ad gina ‘waadluxan gan yahguudang Xaayda Gwaay.yaay iijii. Xaayda Kil

Xaayda Gwaay ‘waadluwaan tl’a an unsid sgyaan an tla yahgudangang. Xaad Kil

To inspire respect and understanding for all that Haida Gwaii is. English

The water reflected the sky and nothing moved until four

small mammals broke the surface of the water in Delkatla

Wildlife Sanctuary just below our deck. A family of River

Otters had come for a visit. With expert ease they dove

again, then slipped back out under the bridge and were

gone. They had come in with the tide and left with it.

A few years ago, a creature that looked like a large house cat

drank from our bird bath in the garden on a hot summer

afternoon. It was sleek and healthy and low to the ground.

It had rich dark brown fur, its tail was a little longish for a

cat and its head was comparatively small. The River Otter

had come for a drink. We hadn’t expected such a rare and

handsome visitor and it scooted into the surrounding forest

quickly. A few days later our hard-working volunteer saw

what might have been the same otter running across the

grass in front of the Nature Centre just down from us.

It’s been a few years since otters have been seen so close to

town. Before tidal waters were restored to Delkatla in 1995,

an otter family often sat on the lid of the small culverts

beside the causeway and called a high-pitched chirp that

echoed across town.

River otters have been part of the natural history of Haida

Gwaii forever. They are not always treated with the respect

they deserve as they like the same food as we do – salmon.

The local salmon enhancement programs provided rich

picking for otters for a while, but the otters didn’t win and

many were killed during a trapping program in the late

1990’s. They are only now recovering.

The Haida Gwaii otters are not an introduced species like the

beaver or deer. In fact, they are possibly an endemic island

species known as ‘Slu-gu’ or ‘Sloogoo’ in the Haida language.

Very few studies have been done on otter behaviour

here but, according to A.W. Banfield in “The Mammals of

Canada” (1974), the island subspecies is Lontra Canadensis

Periclyzomae (as described by Elliot, 1905) and is “a very

large form, found in the Queen Charlotte Islands, British

Columbia.” Also, according to Banfield, “otters are easily

tamed, and the Old-World species was used to catch fish

for the table in ancient times.”

Some of the otters seen recently were probably this year’s

young. They have strong family loyalties and generally stay

together although, when the pups are born, the female

drives the male out for the first six months or so while she

gets on with the work of raising the kits. The male apparently

returns to help raise the youngsters.

According to J. David Solf in “The

Land Otter in Alaska” (1971), “they

travel over a wide area and apparently

there are no exclusive territories.”

Sunset otter

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There is a clear distinction between

River and Sea Otters. The latter are

large muscular feisty creatures that

live in kelp forests and lie on the

water belly-up while being rocked

in the cradle of the deep. They come

ashore only to give birth, then carry

the pups back out to sea. River

Otters are very different. They raise

their young and live on land and, if

we are lucky, we’ll see them again

as they surface in Delkatla’s calm

waters on cool summer days.

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St. Paul’s Thrift Shop is No More

A Victim of Vandalism

By Margo Hearne

“Will you be opening the Thrift Shop again soon?” Sadly no. While we miss the working

camaraderie, the children running around all over the place, the chance to meet and greet

and the general cheery atmosphere, despite all this, we just had to close.

The reasons are many, the resolutions few. Shortly after we opened after the COVID closure,

we found glass jars smashed all over the parking lot, a kerosene-filled lamp tipped

over by the front door and the locks jammed with broken glass and broken knife tips.

We cleaned up the glass and freed one of the locks but the following week more glass

was broken and the locks again jammed. Again the cleanup and, with help from many

friends, we freed one lock. Then the locks were jammed again. Third time unlucky. We

closed the store and reported the vandalism to the RCMP and, although the file is still

open and they continue to investigate, there have been no arrests at the time of writing.

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We also closed because, despite our many entreaties for people not to drop stuff off between

opening hours, deliveries continued. Our lobby was loaded with junk week after

week. We had to contend with dirty old shoes, torn t-shirts and used mattresses. What

was left there was ransacked and thrown into the bushes around the building. Our mantra

to others was “If you wouldn’t buy the used stuff, no-one else can use it either, so please

don’t donate it.” It didn’t matter; over time we became a drop-off point for people’s waste

and we filled a dumpster each week.

It was especially bad after the two-year COVID closure. Bags of items that had been

stored in a garage or basement became mouldy and attracted bugs and were then ‘donated’

to us. We had to go through each bag; one never knew what it would contain. A

St. Paul’s Thrift Shop

Thrift store vandalism

gold ring, a photo album of relevance tossed in by mistake, someone’s birth certificate, a

credit card. (If we knew where the items came from, we’d try to return them).

The shop had been open for twenty-five years. In that time, over 100 volunteers helped

out. No-one received any payment, although as a volunteer you could have first dibs on

donations (but you had to pay!). Each week upwards of twenty people processed the

donations and over 150 shoppers came through the door during our three-hour openings.

People found toys, records, books and nooks to read in. Other groups, including

the Transition House, accessed free clothing and, when house fires destroyed everything

except lives, the store was opened for them. Visitors found what they wanted for their

camp kitchen and jackets for our cooler climate.

In smaller communities, thrift shops like St. Paul’s serve a great many people. But it

brings up the bigger question regarding consumption. Do thrift shops really serve a social

purpose nowadays or are they merely feeding the consumer god? Would one really buy

something on-line knowing that, if it doesn’t fit, it can be passed on to the thrift store?

Does knowing that there is a place to donate what you don’t like anymore encourage

excess consumption?

It is possible that thrift stores are an invitation to take more than one individual might

need in a lifetime. The question of need versus greed is big in today’s world and we are

reminded almost daily that we are drowning in cheap off-shore clothes. It is so bad that

Africa has asked western countries not to dump on their shores; they don’t want our

cast-offs. It both clutters up their world and destroys the local artisanal artist’s ability to

make a living from their home-made garments.

Those are the big questions. On our own small scale, we are sad that the local store had

to close. The actions of a few undid our ability to provide. It was both disrespectful and

hurtful to the hard-working volunteers and the many wonderful, fun shoppers who

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Caregivers

The Waiting Room

By Lin Armstrong

Here’s another analogy. We made a jigsaw puzzle together.

Now we are taking it apart bit by bit. Those pieces are

the laughter, the fights, the compromises, the adventures,

the memories, the celebrations, the tough times and the

good times. Those pieces aren’t lost. They are being lovingly

placed in a heart-shaped box called Life.

When I see Jack I want to be present to who he is now.

I want to hold his hand and carve into my memory the

weight of it, that feeling of connection. I want to make

this time fun. We still razz each other and laugh. There

are deep wells of joy in our togetherness. He can still

encourage me, listen without fixing (who says you can’t

teach an old dog!), impart his huge knowledge of fishing

skills and tease and joke.

One more thing I want to share. Helping someone to feel

seen, heard, and understood is the loudest way to love

them. The gift is in the present.

You know what’s hard? Staying present. Staying with unknowing.

Staying with the space between no longer and

not yet.

In order to be in the present moment, in my present circumstances,

I have visualized myself being in a hallway.

The door behind me holds the room of the past. The door

in front is the room of the future. I’ve given myself a comfy

chair to sit myself down in and wait.

In 1989 I met a redneck, a man with big energy, with a big

heart, big enough to hold me and my four-year-old son

in his love. You know him as the Codfather and Santa.

He has been my husband for over thirty years and tells

me I’m an Armstrong by contamination! Being an Armstrong

has helped me to find my own strength, my own

voice, able to stand up to his big energy and explain that

my way, different from his, was equally valid. He says I

‘hippyfied’ him! We grew each other up.

In February, when I was no longer able to provide the care

he needed, he moved into Long Term Care (LTC). This is

the first time we have lived apart and it is damn hard for

both of us. And it’s doubly hard because he wants to be

that strong hunter, fisher, logger guy again. He wants to

come home. Our roles are in flux. We are adrift.

When he says he’s going to get out of LTC he means he’s

remembering what it was like when he was working, reveling

in his physical being. He would run up the ramp at

the dock, run up Rainbow Hill and run into the house,

grab me up in a huge bear hug and tell me how much

he missed me. He still tells me he misses me. Goodness

knows I’m missing him.

Jack is fading, releasing his physical energy slowly, still

looking after me by letting his energy ebb slowly from me

too. There’s the blessing.

To All Caregivers

By Lin Armstrong

Here’s a thought

Run away

Just for a moment

Simply run away

Focus on the tea you are making

The sandwich, the blanket you are folding

Be aware of the light you are holding.

Run away

To the bathroom, the back porch, to the chair beside them as they sleep

Run away

And then return

Come back, come home

Be present

Take their hand

Seek their eyes

Find the love

And rest there.

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Doulas of Haida Gwaii

Helping New Moms

By Jamie McDonald

We’re all aware of the specialized role of the midwife in

child birthing. Less familiar is the work of the doula in

support of the mother and the newborn. According to

DONA International (dona.org), a doula is “a trained professional

who provides continuous physical,emotional and

informational support to their client before, during and

shortly after childbirth . . .”

Doulas are allies who advocate for the mothers’ needs

and help with such things as comforting touch, breathing

techniques, breastfeeding, sleeping, family adjustment,

referrals, postpartum mood disorders and other related

matters. A postpartum doula works with new families after

the birth to about three months of age, whereas a birthing

doula helps prepare the family for the birth and offers

support during the birth.

Training to become a doula can involve a two-day workshop

or a full-time college semester. Doula training has

been offered on Haida Gwaii and training opportunities

are offered throughout Northern BC at various community

colleges. Workshops vary in cost but most range from $400

to $700. On DONA’s website and on The Doula Association

of BC website you can find registered doulas, learn where

training workshops are held and find great resources to

help support families.

Indigenous families can tap into different pockets of funds

to cover doula services, such as Friendship Centres, Haida

Child and Family Services

I met with some of the doulas who live and work on Haida

Gwaii:

Ashley Furland

Jessiquita Madrid – Jessiquita completed her doula training

in Prince George in 2001. “I was interested in midwifery

and on my path to becoming a nurse,” said Jessiquita.

“The doula training aligned with my interests. I am

also a trained breastfeeding instructor.”

Carla Russ – Carla started her doula training during her

own pregnancy in 2003. “I wanted to be comfortable giving

birth to my own child and my midwife suggested the

Labour Support Course.” She took the birthing doula training

with DONA International and completed the endof-life

doula training at Douglas College. “I help families

connect with resources, offer parenting skills courses, or

hold the baby while the mom showers.”

Emily Campbell

Ashley Furland – Ashley attended a birthing doula course

in Terrace in 2019. “I was inspired to become a doula by my

own birthing process in which I clearly saw the need for the

support and advocacy of a third party.” Raising two young

children, Ashley has had to postpone her work as a doula

for the moment but has helped in one birth on island and

looks forward to a time where she can help more.

Emily Campbell – Emily has professionally cared for

Elders for 10 years. She says “A lot of the skills transfer

over into birth – presence, facilitating meaningful experiences,

breathwork, acupressure, spa therapy and assisting

with connections to other resources.” Emily completed a

four-month Holistic Doula program through Pacific Rim

College in 2022 and provides full-spectrum doula services.

Jessiquita Madrid

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A Yippieneck’s Creed

Back in the day when I was delivering deluxe culinary mushrooms

to Vancouver and Victoria and high-end restaurants,

I was punningly referred to as “the Fun Guy” by the chef

and staff. It was an enjoyable time in my life but unfortunately,

the industry didn’t pay me a living wage, so I had

to find other work. However, during this time of fungal

exploration and discovery, I fell in love with the pastime,

and I was enthralled with the power of “the shrooms,” both

nutritionally and medicinally. I have since incorporated

them into as many means of ingestion as possible and I

believe they have helped my well-being in every way.

Not only do you get the health benefits of the chemical

and nutritional composition of mushrooms, but the art of

harvesting is very healthful. It reconnects you with Mother

Earth, heals your spirit and works your body with good

passive movement (and some hard-ass grunt work.) Yes,

there are many distinct types of mushrooms, and yes, there

are ones to avoid, but it’s not rocket science. With a good

field and/or foraging guide, no worries, just benefits.

And the benefits you get range from one of

the best sources of vitamin D, protein, and

micronutrients, to all the immune boosting

and anticarcinogenic qualities they hold. Some

are a little more challenging for the digestive

tract than others, but all mushrooms feed the

microbiome and contribute effectively to overall

health and self-maintenance. Do not rest all

your faith in the medical system to keep you

well; it is up to us to support our bodies with

the “food medicine” we ingest. Most whole

foods are medicine! My personal favorites

in culinary fungal treats are Shanty’s, Boletes,

Oysters, Chickens and Gypsies. (Of course,

cauliflower, lobster and pine are first-rate, but

they’re not found on Haida Gwaii.)

When in the field gathering your bounty of

fungi, do not forget the golden rule of respect

for the Haida Territory: harvest only a small

percentage of the total available. It’s like the

partition rule of log harvesting where you

The Magic of Mushrooms

Article and photos by Gregory Morris

take no more than 35% of

what is available. Anyway,

I won’t go any further with

that for we humans are a

funny breed and following

rules is a slippery slope; we

seem to always want them

slanted our way!

So, I hope this is of benefit

to those so inclined. David

Arora puts out a great field

guide and I used his “Mushrooms

Demystified” as my

bible of discovery. growmushroomscanada.ca/product/

mushrooms-demystified-by-david-arora/

Paul Stamets also puts out some great insightful publications

on the amazing ways mushrooms can benefit

the planet and the people privileged to live on it.

Do indulge. You won’t regret it.

No 911

The Mystery Solved

By Claude Adams

Recently, I was asked by a stranger in mid-town Masset to call an ambulance for him.

“I’m having a heart attack,” he told me. Using my cell phone, I instinctively dialed 911.

The person who answered needed details.

“Where are you calling from?” he asked. “Masset,” I said. His response surprised me. “Can

you spell that?” M-A-S-S . . . Hold on! Clearly, I was not talking to someone on Haida

Gwaii. When I inquired, the responder said he was in Vancouver. He asked all the right

questions. And he said he would dispatch the ambulance to my location. The ambulance

arrived 20 minutes later.

The incident perked my curiosity. It seemed like a pretty roundabout way to access emergency

services. So, I decided to contact the Council of the Haida Nation and I asked them

why I couldn’t reach the Masset ambulance directly. They kindly referred me to the local

RCMP. An RCMP officer I spoke to didn’t know exactly why. But he did tell me that Haida

Gwaii wasn’t on the province-wide 911 network. “You need to call 1-800-461-9911,” he said.

DON’T

Do Call

1-800-461-9911

Several phone calls and emails later, I managed to unravel the mystery of why my 911 call had achieved the desired effect,

even though Haida Gwaii isn’t on the 911 network. It seems a third-party operator - alerted by my cell phone provider - had

automatically routed me to something called the BC Emergency Health Services, which has dispatch centres in Vancouver,

Victoria and Kamloops. (This is the above-mentioned 1-800 number.) Apparently, the BCEHS dispatcher I had spoken to

wasn’t familiar with Masset, so he asked me to spell it!

By the way, this story has a happy ending. The stranger who asked me to call the ambulance was mistaken. It wasn’t a heart

attack after all. It was a false alarm.

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Warmest Wishes to Warren Foster on His Retirement

By Joey Rudichuk

On a bright, sunny day in June, friends, colleagues

and Gwaii Trust board members and staff came

together in HlGaagilda Skidegate to celebrate the

retirement of board member, Warren Foster, who has

represented Area E (Moresby Island) as a director or

alternate for 26 years. I recently sat down with Warren

to chat about the past and to hear a few stories about

the Trust over the years.

A heavy-duty mechanic by trade, Warren worked in

the forestry industry in Sandspit until 2008 when he

joined the Ministry of Transportation, eventually becoming

Maintenance and Operations Supervisor.

With an interest in supporting his community, following

the standoff at Lyell Island and the signing

of the South Moresby Agreement in the mid-1980’s,

he participated in the Residents Planning Advisory

Committee (RPAC), a group of community leaders

representing Masset, Port Clements, Daajing Giids,

and Sandspit. The committee worked in collaboration

with the Council of the Haida Nation as the “Group

of Eight” to establish an accord on the Community

Development Fund that had resulted from the signing

of the South Moresby Agreement. As the Civic and

Haida representative respectively, Warren and Michael

Nicoll Yahgulanaas were delegated to travel to Ottawa

to make the case for the Gwaii Trust, in time receiving

Group of Eight, clockwise from top left: Fran Fowler, Michael Nicoll

Yahgulanaas, Giitsxaa, Frank Collison, Gerry Johnson, Warren Foster,

Terry Carty, David Wilson, Marcia Crosby, Norman Dale, unidentified,

and Mary Morris

Heading to Ottawa with the latest in modern technology

funds to develop a business plan through the Gwaii

Trust Interim Planning Society (GTIPS), eventually

leading to the establishment of the Gwaii Trust Society

in 1994.

Through strong leadership and good governance, the

Trust that had started with $38.2 million in 1994 was

worth approximately $94 million by the end of 2021.

From the beginning the goal was clear for all directors:

to work together to promote the health and well-being

of the community and to make Haida Gwaii an even

better place to live. As a result Gwaii Trust has granted

over $91 million for projects, programs, travel, and

education to individuals and organizations on Haida

Gwaii since its inception. A lot to be proud of.

But when I asked him what was the one thing he was

most proud of, he replied, “the fact that before the

Trust the communities didn’t work together, they didn’t

agree with each other. The consensus model [used by

the Gwaii Trust board] has forced both cultures and all

six communities to work together to a common cause,

and in my opinion that’s by far the largest benefit of

the Trust. And it outweighs the millions of dollars that

were spent.”

In 2014 a friend mentioned she knew someone about

to be appointed as director for Graham Island South

who was looking for advice on the role. Warren didn’t

hesitate and offered his services. The new director was

named Ellen Cranston, the woman who would become

the love of his life, and they were married a year later.

Throughout the years Warren has been a friend, leader,

and mentor to both staff and fellow board members

alike, eventually gaining the moniker “The Godfather”

bestowed upon him by previous Chair, James Cowpar.

Sometimes he’s been an admitted sparring partner, but

always, he says, with the Trust’s best interest at heart.

When asked about what community he represents, he

responds: “I’m from the community of Haida Gwaii.

That’s the community I’m from.”

With Area E Alternate (now Director), Laurie Chisholm

At the retirement dinner with staff member Joey Rudichuk

Upcoming Deadlines

Travel, Education, and Staycation

Visit website for details www.gwaiitrust.com/grants

Covid-19 Response

Apply throughout the year until December 1 at 4pm

Community Innovation

October 1 at 4pm

The Gwaii Trust Board in Sandspit, 2019

“Warren, your decades of commitment and dedication

to the Gwaii Trust and to the people and islands

of Haida Gwaii has helped shape the Trust to what it

has become today. Your retirement leaves a gap that

will never be fully closed, but you have helped pave

the way for others as a leader, mentor, and friend.

Here’s to your impressive career, and we wish you all

the best.”

Huux Percy Crosby

Chair, Gwaii Trust Society

At the Gwaii Trust holiday social with COO Carla Lutner and guest

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All Things Music

EOTW Local Band News

By Jamie McDonald | Photos by Jelena Jakvljevic

Oh my, the music festival was good this year! With all the pentup

energy of the last few years, festival-goers and performers were

ready to explode on the dance floor as well as on stage. I asked the

local performers what their favourite songs to play live are and what

they are up to in the coming months. Here’s what they had to share:

The Alkemist: Main man Jay Myer’s favourite songs to play live

are The Moment because it’s ethereal and psychedelic “so I can get

really into the soundscape of it all”. He also loves playing Sinners

Blues because it’s heavier and cathartic. His three-year-old son

Declan joined him on stage to sing his rendition of Iron Man by

Black Sabbath.

Jason Camp and the Posers

Bloodline, Soulshine, Badfish & GiG: Gregory Williams

played in no less than six different bands during the festival. He was

in Bloodline with family members Kyrin (son), Chris (brother) and

Jett Williams (nephew). Chris said his two favourite songs to play

live are Dragonfly and The Way She Goes, both creations by Chris.

Kyrin also played in Soulshine with Gregory - it was Kyrin’s and Jett’s

first time playing on stage at the music fest. With the band Badfish,

Gregory said he loves to play “anything heavy!” He of course played

with his own band, GiG. Soulshine and Badfish will be playing a

show at OceanView Pub and Grill on Sept. 3. All three of these bands

will be recording original music this fall/winter.

Jason Camp and the Posers: This band’s antics at the

festival--all the fake riot police on stage beating them up

as they played-- was an amazing visual representation of

their anti-colonial lyrics. Drummer Graham’s favourite

songs to play live are 1873 and A Reminder. This was

also the 6th of the bands Gregory Williams played in!

They have an album called “Demoralising Amusements”

coming up soon!

Mobius: Evan Galonski, the singer of this band, said his

two favourite songs to play live are Run and Fingerprints.

They are recording a new album this fall and look forward

to sharing with you all soon.

One Hit Wonder: This newly formed band, whose

members also include Kyrin and Gregory Williams, Kaede

Miyagi -Leonard and River Michaeloff, played their first

live show at the festival. Kaede said, “I enjoy playing a

cover of Nutshell by Alice in Chains and Lost in the Glow,

a song I co-wrote with River. He wrote the guitar part

and I wrote the lyrics. It was my first time writing a song

with someone and it was a great experience”.

Mobius

Declan singing Iron Man with the Alkemist

Bloodline

The Pseudos: This group was on fire at the festival and

they got a group of folks to lift a surfboard up with Ravi

literally surfing the crowd as well as shaving their lead

singer’s head into a skullet—think of skull + mullet! Their

favourite songs to play live are Gremmy’s Big Day

Out and Hola Antonio. They are also in the process

The Pseudos

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of getting vinyls printed and will be releasing their

album shortly.

Rusty Mould and the Sugar Agates: Lead

singer Seb Dalgarno said his favourite songs to

play live are “our rendition of a traditional song

The Cuckoo because it gets people dancing and The

Concrete Slab because it has a lot of dynamic range

for us to play with”. Rusty Mould linked up with the

Trembling Aspens (Jeremy Pahl, Danny Bell and

Chloe Nakahara) and recently released a new EP

online called Grew So Nice And Tall For Me with six

songs available on Spotify. What’s next for them?

They’re hoping to get some grant funding to do

some more recording and write some more songs.

It is amazing to see what a creative and lively musical

community we have on Haida Gwaii. Shout out to

Vernon Williams, Out of the Blue, Harmonie Rose,

The Slugs (School of Rock Youth band) and rapper

Ase Mor, all local performers who rocked out on

stage and made this years’ Edge of the World Music

Festival fantastic!

If you missed the Pseudos at the festival or just can’t get

enough of them, they will be the feature band at the next

HG Coffeehouse at the Community Hall in Daajing Giids

on September 30. Doors open at 6 p.m. for a community

meal. Please bring a dish, spoon and your own drink. Open

mic starts at 7 p.m. followed by the feature band around 8

p.m. Entrance is by donation. October 28 will feature Rusty

Mould and the Sugar Agates. Check them out on Facebook

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Autumn Winds

Rainbow Weather

Article and photo by Margo Hearne

“October winds lament around the Castle of Drumore.”

So starts an old Irish lullaby that nicely describes the

equinox winds that wail through the fall forests of

Haida Gwaii and summon the end of summer.

Our storms form in the deep Pacific waters and pick up

strength as they come this way. We often get the pointy

end of things as we are almost part of the ocean itself.

When the storm trips over us, the land creates friction

which can change the wind’s strength and direction and

make it especially dangerous. A sudden swing from, say

southeast to southwest, can knock down trees that were

braced for the southeaster. Then, when the southwesters

ease, the sun breaks through and we get rainbow

weather. Sunshine and showers.

The secret of trying to figure out what the weather is

going to do is to know which way the wind blows. Wind

direction is always from where it comes, and not to

where it’s going. So, if it’s blowing from the direction of

Langara Island, it’s from the west quadrant; from Hawaii

it’s the south quadrant; from Alaska it’s the north

quadrant and from Hecate Strait the east quadrant.

And we can now watch the many weather channels and

see, in real time, the massive storm-cloud circles that

form when summer’s heat warms the offshore waters.

Because of the earth’s rotation, the ground moves at a

different speed than any object in the air so the wind

gets caught in this effect and never blows in a straight

line. (The Coriolis effect).

Swift wind changes can occur around the time of the

Fall Equinox when both day and night are roughly

equal. The land and sea are cooling down and the hot

and cold airs must move. Storm clouds develop; the air

pressure changes. You can sense this shift if you sit on

a log on the beach at Taaw Tldáaw Tow Hill and turn

your nose into the wind during a pressure change. The

north wind brings the salt sea air, the south brings the

smell of damp grass and autumn leaves.

“Sniffing the wind” as animals do, is in our blood and

bones. We just have to give it a chance to surface – and

if you suddenly notice the scent of grass and earth in

your home garden after a hot, dry spell it means the

pressure has dropped and rain might be on the way.

One of the mariners who worked on BC Ferries loved

living here. He could see the weather systems change

before his eyes as the clouds swept by. Such change is

not so evident in the city, though it can still be felt in the

sudden stillness of the wind and the rich smell rising

from the ground. The pressure has fallen, pushed on

the earth, and given the soil a voice.

Weather is a fascinating study. As a lighthouse child

I saw my father check the marine weather forecasts

constantly because the rocky shores around us were

death-traps to passing boats; knowing the possible direction

and strength of the wind was more than just

part of the job. It could, and did, save lives.

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Sarah’s Gift Shop

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When I asked Sarah for permission to write about

her gift shop, she was quick to express her gratitude

for Haida Gwaii Community Futures’ covid relief.

The loan allowed her to buy stock and stay open,

and she’s very appreciative. She said business has

been steady for the first time since the pandemic.

The use of masks is still recommended in her store.

By Jana McLeod

As you walk in, the quiet is calming and the faint

smell of cedar welcomes you. Judy Smith and her

sister Diane York are busy creating works of art, leaving one free to roam and browse.

Sarah holds up a toque mentioning she’s already put out her favorite color. The fluorescent

hats are some new arrivals.

Anytime I need a gift this is one of the stops I make. Local artisans are showcased,

whether it’s silver, cedar, devil’s clubs or beads. There are many options for a keepsake

from Haida Gwaii.

By the time I’m done talking with Sarah, Judy is almost finished with her earrings. She

holds one up and asks, “What do you think?” It sparkles brilliantly in the sunlight and

I say, “Beautiful.”

I ask Diane how long she’s worked here and her answer surprises me. “Twenty-seven

years, and I hired my sister five years ago.” Sarah says she’s been open for 47 years!

For Junior Canadian Rangers

Teaching Life Skills

By Kaila Radan

For 75 years, the Canadian Ranger program has served as a unique link between the

Armed Forces and civilian populations, operating as a support group to the military

in remote regions of Canada. The program on Haida Gwaii started in Gamadiis Port

Clements and K’il Kun Sandspit.

In 1996, a Junior Canadian Ranger (JCR) program was established with two JCR Patrols

on-island, one serving youth in the North end (Tll.aal Tllel, Gamadiis, Masset, and Gaw

Tlagée Old Massett), and a second one serving the South end community. They are funded

by the Canadian Armed Forces with the goal of “improving the quality of life of young

people,” according to Kazamir Falconbridge, the Masset JCR Patrol Leader on Haida Gwaii.

Youth aged 12 to 18 generally meet

once a week in-community and

learn Ranger survival skills such as

how to light a fire, use certain tools,

and build an emergency shelter.

More general life skills may include

resume writing, stress management

techniques, carpentry and

cooking. On Haida Gwaii, Haida

elders are involved in teaching

more traditional skills.

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One floor has shirts, hoodies, dress shirts and pants, all with native designs. The lower

level has an array of jackets, vests, hats, books, scarves and so much more. It’s like taking

a walk through a museum of Haida culture and productivity.

A few tourists come in and it’s always fun to watch how blown away they are at the bounty

before them. It never gets old. One of the children lifts up some polished agates and says,

“Look at these, they came from the beach!”

It’s easy to find Sarah’s, right at the end of the village. Claude Davidson’s chieftainship

pole in right in front.

Sarah’s Haida Arts and Jewellery is located at 387 Eagle Ave., Gaw Tlagee Old Massett. She can be reached

at 250-626-5560, email sarah@mhtv.ca and you can also shop online at www.sarahshaidaarts.com

Masset JCR Patrol at White Creek

JCR Patrols also engage in the Providing

Healthy and Safe Environments

(PHASE) program, which

aims to give youth the tools to be able to help themselves or a friend navigate difficult

situations. Some of the topics covered include cyberbullying, gender identity/sexual

orientation, and respecting the land and one another.

In addition, there are enhanced training sessions which in past years have included a

stay at Mt. Moresby Adventure Camp, visiting the ancient village site of K’uuna Llnagaay

Skedans, and staying in the longhouses at Hl’Yaalang Hiellen.

This past summer, select youth from the JCR program traveled to Strathcona Provincial

Park where they spent nine days in activities such as hiking, canoeing, rock climbing,

and learning traditional skills like rope and knot tying. “I loved it. It was so fun!” said

Sephina Stupka, a 13-year-old from Gamadiis.

3113 Oceanview Drive, QC

The JCR program is free of charge. Currently, it is looking for full-time and part-time

adult volunteers, as well as Canadian Rangers in the community, to assist in planning

and running weekly sessions for the patrols, which should start up this fall. For more

information please contact Kazamir Falconbridge at 250-626-7459.

Daine York (L) and her sister Judy Smith

Information for this article is sourced from the Government of Canada website, as well as

interviews with Haida Gwaii community members. Thank you to Kazamir Falconbridge,

Sephina Stupka and Oren Fox for their contributions!

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A Pole is Raised

On the Road to Healing

By Jana McLeod

Last month’s Yahgu ‘laanaas Pole Raising at the

Tluu Xaadaa Naay Longhouse, and the ceremonies

that followed, were a stirring reminder that

life is changing for many of us. What was once

lost is coming back, thanks to the efforts of artists like

Kihlyaadaa Christian White and his family who teamed

up to make the day possible.

“It’s been an amazing experience for our family, working

together,” Christian told me in the days preceding the big

day when I met with him and his wife iihl kaa jaad kiinas

Candace Weir. They made the point that reconnection to

one another as Indigenous people is imperative to our survival,

and that the time to embrace this fact is now. The

pole raising and the events around it were just one way for

the healing to begin.

Christian has always wanted to have a house frontal pole

for the longhouse. The log was brought to Tluu Xaadaa

Naay on February 29,2020. With the pandemic, Christian

realized it would have to be his family that would carve

the pole. Luckily his family is full of gifted artists. There

are many who helped carve: Derek, Todd, Eugene (Gino),

Derek Dudley, Daisy, Neil and Douglas. It’s safe to say the

whole family pitched in, and if I listed them all it would

likely fill a couple of pages.

When asked what needed to be done, their six-year-old

niece Serena shyly said, “We need to show respect, make

gifts, work hard, move stuff and learn.” The ambiance

in the carving shed that day was so relaxed; the smell of

cedar and paint was enchanting. Todd was talking softly to

some visitors, Daisy and Douglas were busy painting. Such

talent! Candace told me even her coworkers at Tahaygen

contributed to the important occasion.

Under bright sunny skies on Friday, August 19 th , the

pole, which Christian referred to as “Inspirational,” was

raised as per tradition entirely by human hands and ropes,

with a commander directing things from the roof of the

longhouse, and captains on each of the directional ropes.

Masses of people rushed to the back of the longhouse, while

some grabbed the guiding ropes in front.

The large crowd bearing witness to this momentous event

included people from all over Haida Gwaii as well as visitors

from all along the BC Coast including Bella Bella,

Vancouver and Vancouver Island. Guests even came from

as far as Ottawa, Alaska, Seattle, Australia, and Florida.

Yahgu ‘laanaas Pole Raising (Crane used only to steady pole) | PC: Mary Helmer

Candace and Christian with niece Serena

PC: Jana McLeod

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Hundreds of cars parked up and down the streets of Gaw

Tlagée Old Massett and parts of the highway made for an

extraordinary sight. The streets looked like parking lots.

Everyone looked beautiful. The various forms of regalia

spoke of Haida Gwaii’s fantastic artists. From ravens tail

to carved silver, wood, argillite - it was all top notch.

Many of us were just standing mesmerized by the sight of

a 63 ½-foot pole (10 feet in the ground) slowly rising. As I

was videotaping, I panned out and did a slow sweep of the

people around me. I saw many tears, only to realize I was

crying as well. The cheering and singing at the end was the

best sound I’ve heard in a very long time. The mood was

electric. One lady told me her daughter met her cousins for

the first time. So many people who’d been away for ages

made the voyage here. Candace said her daughter Pamela

who lives in Florida with her husband hadn’t been here

for three years.

When Candace shouted “We are all Haida! We are still

here!” those around us exploded in a deafening cheer of

victory and pride. The ancestors heard us all.

The ceremonies in the Old Massett Hall after the raising

were spectacular! New songs, dances and masks were

shared by Tluu Xaadaa Naay. Haida names were given

out, and adoptions performed. I think one of my favorite

things about the shows of culture at these events are

the faces of people experiencing them for the first time.

The fancy cameras come out, and a lady beside me said,

“I have goosebumps!” We all had goosebumps when the

huge Raven mask was revealed! Carved by Christian White

and Apprentices, it stretched higher than the basketball

hoops, the mask was like nothing I’d ever seen. The Yaahl

Sgaanuwee Iiwaans Giant Supernatural Raven, was culturally

shared by Gwaliga Hart, I couldn’t imagine how

heavy it was to dance in, but there he was prancing around

so light-footed!

There was also Hlk’yaan K’uust’an frog leaper who jumped

so high and twisted on the way down. Guustlas Rorick, the

frogman performer, looked us over and checked things out,

while we the onlookers did the same.

Robert Davidson, the man acknowledged for erecting the

first longhouse pole in 1969, shared a significant reminder.

He recalled that for the pole raising ceremony back then

they had no masks - so they used paper bags. That silenced

the hall, as everyone understood the implications of his

statement. He was talking about the loss of culture, the

interruption of the freedom of our Elders to pass on language

and traditions.

With every new pole raising, we are putting that time

behind us.

Hlk’yaan K’uust’an Frog | Guustlas Rorick

PC: Mary Helmer

Longhouse Gift Shop

Cori Dominique Savard

PC: Jana McLeod

Yaahl Sgaanuwee iiwaans

Big Supernatural Raven | Gwaliga Hart

Attendants David Jones (L) and Corey Bulpitt

PC: Jana McLeod

Genuine Haida art & crafts

Affordable & unique gifts

Clothing & accessories

Front St, Skidegate

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Haida Gwaii Eats

Poke Bowl

By Kaila Radan | Recipe and photo submitted by Matt Torre of Masset

Poke (“to slice” or “cut crosswise into pieces”) was originally

prepared by native Hawaiians, using raw tuna or octopus

seasoned with sea salt, seaweed, and crushed candlenuts.

Its evolution can be traced to new arrivals on the islands

with sailors from the West coast bringing salmon, and immigrants

from China and Japan introducing soy sauce and

sesame oil. Since 2012, the dish has become increasingly

popular with modern variations of it now widely available

across North America and Western Europe.

Below is one version of the dish using ingredients that can

be sourced locally on Haida Gwaii in the fall. Any of the

ingredients below that cannot be grown or gathered on

Haida Gwaii, should be available for purchase at the HG

Co-op, with the beauty of poke being that it can be adapted

and modified to suit the ingredients available. In other

words, if the HG Co-op does not have something in stock,

do not fret, you can still throw together a delicious dish!

Ingredients: 3-4 cups of cooked, short-grain rice / 2-3 lb cured and marinated salmon / spicy mayo

Topping options: spinach, edamame beans, julienned carrots, pickled ginger, sliced avocado, diced cucumber, pineapple,

dried seaweed, corn, thinly sliced green onions, cilantro, crispy fried onions, and roasted sesame seeds (black

and/or white).

Gravlax Style Cured Salmon: 9” x 12” baking dish / 2 – 3 lb raw, de-boned salmon filets / ⅓ cup sugar (raw preferred)

/ ⅓ cup kosher salt / plastic cling wrap.

Combine salt and sugar in a bowl. Cover bottom of baking dish with half of the sugar and salt mixture. Place salmon

filets skin side down on the baking dish and rub with remaining salt and sugar. Cover fish snugly with plastic cling

wrap making sure to minimize any air gaps. Weigh filets down evenly with a smaller baking dish or any other object

of similar size/weight. Place in fridge. After 12 hours drain water into sink. Place back in fridge for another 12 hours.

Cured fish can be frozen for future use, or if being used immediately, rinse and pat dry. Note: salmon can be cured for

1-2 days longer if desired. This results in a firmer and saltier fish.

Salmon Marinade: ¼ cup minced yellow onion / 2 green onions, thinly sliced / 3 tbsp soy sauce / 1 tbsp sesame oil /

small squeeze sriracha sauce / 1 clove garlic, grated / 2-3 lb cubed cured salmon.

In a medium sized bowl, combine yellow and green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, sriracha sauce, and garlic. Add cubed

salmon and mix well. Cover and place in fridge for at least 1 hour (or overnight).

Spicy Mayo: 2/3 cup (150 g) mayo (Japanese Kewpie style if available) / 1 tbsp (20 g) sriracha sauce / 2 tsp (12 g) gochujang

sauce (use sriracha if unavailable) / 1 tbsp (9 g) chili oil solids (use chilli pepper flakes if unavailable) / 1 green

onion thinly sliced / couple drops sesame oil / salt to taste.

Add mayo, sriracha and gochujang sauces, chili oil solids, green onion, sesame oil, and salt to a medium sized bowl.

Whisk until well combined. Set aside or store in a squeeze bottle for convenience. Sauce keeps well refrigerated for

up to a week.

To serve: Assemble your bowl by creating a bed of rice, spinach or both! Cover with salmon and a selection of any or

all of the above listed toppings. Complete with a drizzling of spicy mayo and a sprinkling of sesame seeds and/or crispy

fried onions! Enjoy!

To submit a recipe for the next issue of Haida Gwaii Eats, please email Kaila, at kaila.radan@gmail.com Haawa, háw’aa!

Haawa / Háw’aa / Thank you!

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The World According To cArTer

Carter is in kindergarten now. These years have gone by

too fast! He isn’t going to be with me as much anymore

but I hope that he will still tell me everything even though

now he is a big kid! He has kept me entertained and on my

toes since he started talking.

Me: “Why are you eating another doughnut?”

Carter: “Because I’m a doughnut monster and I eat all the

doughnuts.”

C: “Mom, I’m the big brother to Connor.”

M: “Yep, you sure are.”

C: “That’s why I protect him. And I protect him from bears

too.”

M: “That’s nice of you.”

C: “Yah, and Dad is going to buy me a black gun so that I

can shoot deers with him.”

C: “Dad, I want you to buy me a jet ski.”

Clint: “Where did you see a jet ski?”

C: “On the water shows. Can you buy me a tiny dinosaur

one? Then I can use it in Rennell and catch all the salmon!”

M: “Why do you talk back to me?”

C: “Because, I like talking back to you.”

M: “Carter, don’t ask Otis (our dog)

to come over here. I don’t want him

up here.”

C: “Why? Is it because he’s going to

fart on you, right in your face? Mom,

is it because his farts stink?”

M: “Carter, why are you crying?”

C: “Because Connor said you’re his

mom!”

M: “Yes, I am. I’m your mom and his

mom.”

C: “Oh. Ok.”

C: “Mom when I grow up, I’m going

to get a job like you and Dad. Because

I’m going to have to pay the bills and

take care of my family and be the boss

like you guys.”

Musings of a Four-Year-Old

Article and Photos By Jasmine Beachy

M: “Dad let you sleep in our bed so if I was you, I’d go to

sleep now.”

C: “Well if I was you, I’d have a phone and I’d stay up.”

C: “I can smell you like a bear. You smell so good like meat

because you have meat in you. Yum!”

M: “Carter, you’re in for a reality check when you get to

school. The teachers aren’t going to put up with your attitude

there.”

C: “Well I’m not going to be bad there Mom!”

M: “Take a shower Carter, you didn’t last night after swimming

at the river.”

C: “Yeah, well at least I took my shorts off in the middle of

the night because they are all rivery.”

With Carter going to school now I’m not sure how long I

have left to record his musings! Connor has started talking

more every day. I hope that soon he starts sharing his wisdom

and thoughts with me! Thank you to all of you that

read our article. I’m so happy I have been able to share

Carter’s funny thoughts with you for the last year and a half.

If you have any funny children’s stories to share, send them

to Shellene at HG Trader at info@haidagwaiitrader.com.

Connor, wave-runner (front) Carter, sea-frolicker (back)

What Fisher Taught Me

A Haida Gwaii Education

Children grow up and leave home. It happens to us all. It’s

one of the bittersweet facts of life. But when my 15-year-old

grandson Fisher left Masset last month for a year’s schooling

in Ireland, it was more than a natural leave-taking for

me.

I was left without a teacher. Let me explain.

In my first extended visit to Haida Gwaii, Fisher, then only

nine, took his grandfather in hand. Here’s what I wrote in

my journal at the time: “I didn’t offer much resistance when

he suggested a visit to an old growth forest. That turned into

a voyage through the land of mushrooms. I learned not to

eat the Amanita phalloides, better known as the death cap.

. . . Instead, I should try the winter chanterelles, which look

like tiny trumpets. ‘What’s this, Fisher?’ I asked, pointing to

something white growing out of a fallen spruce. ‘Oh. That’s

an artist’s conk. But look at this. I just found some chickenof-the-woods,’

he said.

“In one clearing, Fisher dared me to throw myself onto a thick

cushion of what he called ‘four-storey moss.’ Sure enough, I

tried it and landed into nature’s equivalent

of a Beauty Rest mattress. Next, he picked

up a clump of ‘old man’s beard’ which he

said made for a great fire-starter. And he

found a root that, when cleaned and chewed

vigorously, tasted like licorice. After an hour

in the forest, I was hopelessly lost, but Fisher

found the trail that led us back to the car

park.”

Over the next few years, my survivalist education

continued. Fisher taught me how

to catch crabs and clams. He gave me hints

about how to start and sustain a fire in a

wood stove. He read up on Greek myths

and told me there were gods for just about

everything. He showed me how to cook the

perfect taco. He taught me the meaning of

“intrepid” when he found a dead bird on

Photo and article by Claude Adams

North Beach, cooked it over an open fire, and ate it! More

mundanely but with as much bravado, he beat me at chess.

A week before leaving, Fisher texted me and suggested

we go for a long walk. When we reached the Sanctuary

Trail, he asked me, “Grappa, you worked as a journalist in

Ireland. What can you tell me?”

It was time for me to give something back. I told him to

read the poetry of Seamus Heaney, to make his way patiently

through James Joyce’s “Ulysses” and to watch the

film “Michael Collins.”

“Oh,” I added, “above all, avoid arguments about religion.”

It seemed like so very little. Surely there was more I could

pass on to prepare him for his Grand Adventure. But then I

thought: No. You’ve said enough. Let him go into the world

unburdened with grandfatherly clutter. Let him learn about

life with fresh eyes.

And besides, he’ll have so much more to teach me when

he comes home!

Fisher’s Tow Hill Rd Taco Stand

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Keeping a Light Shining

A Bucket List Wish

Tll.aal Tlell resident Kris Leach’s bucket

list included being a lighthouse keeper

stationed on a remote island. The dream

became a reality this past June when she was

accepted as a relief lighthouse keeper with

the Canadian Coast Guard. For her first

posting, she was helicoptered onto McInnes

Island, located at the entrance to Milbank

Sound, midway between the northern tip

of Vancouver Island and Cape St. James on

the southern tip of Haida Gwaii.

By Lin Armstrong | Photos courtesy Kris Leach

McInnes Island, established in 1921 and

now a Heritage Site, is approximately 14

acres with the principal and assistant keeper residences

located at the center and surrounded by beautifully kept

grounds and flower beds with lots of protection from the

elements. At the back of the island is a boat deck where the

winch and tower are located to hoist cargo from ocean-going

vessels. A helicopter pad is located on the highest point

of land. The island is home to a variety of bird life and the

occasional bear that swims over in July to dig up and eat

wild cowslip bulbs.

Kris’s day began at 5:30am and she prepared for her first

weather report at 7:30. McInnes reports synoptic weather

four times daily. This is a coded transmission for the mainland

radio stations with estimated cloud coverage, height

of cloud, barometric pressure, temperature and dew point.

Thermometer temperatures are recorded seven times a

day. Reports begin at 4:30 and end at 22:30. There are two

shifts, hence the need for an assistant, who went on leave

when Kris arrived.

Kris visited daily with Toni, the principal keeper at 7:30

for coffee and this gave her a chance to learn about life on

lighthouse duty. Toni has lived on the west

coast for thirty years where she commercial

fished. Eleven years ago, she took on

the job as lighthouse keeper on McInnes,

accompanied by her dog Mojo.

There are 27 lighthouses with keepers on the

BC coast with 54 jobs currently available.

This manpower shortage requires rotational

closures; nevertheless, all BC lighthouses

have remained operational.

If being a lightkeeper is on your bucket list,

Kris Leach check out YouTube’s “Becoming a Relief

Lighthouse Keeper in BC” or “BC Lighthouse

Keeping: A Day in the Life.” Or you can read Caroline

Woodward’s book “Light Years” and then find out how to

apply with the BC Coast Guard.

Kris, meanwhile, her bucket list fulfilled, has now gone off

to her second posting on Langara.

McInnes Island

ACROSS

5. Wáan Kún waterside trail

7. Unwelcome crustacean

11. Jack

14. Riverbank pickle

16. Tributary

17. Large ocean swell

18. Carved to float

19. Journey

20. Slang; blue back

21. _________fishing

22. Interior wetland

DOWN

1. Fjord

2. In short supply

3. Carpet for the Elves

4. Formal footwear

6. Bog fruit

8. Respiratory organ

9. Forest giant

10. Water vessel

12. Fragrant fungus

13. In the classification of

Actinopterygii

15. Fin near tail of fish

from the forest

to the water

By Terri-Lynne Penner

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

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Haida Gwaii Stargazers

By Monica Caulfield

Aries (Mar 20 – Apr 19) You are being asked to do the hard

work of diplomacy within your loving relationships, dearest

Aries. Why might this be hard work? Because the tendency of an

Aries is initiation, assertion and following your desires. Compromising

your actions for others is not typically in your repertoire.

But that’s okay. Just use great communication skills to get your

point across and try to allow yourself the luxury of seeing where

that leads you without doing anything more to make it happen.

You might be surprised at how easy this is. Keywords: artfulness,

skill and finesse.

Taurus (Apr 20 – May 19) Use your earthiness to your advantage,

dearest Taurus. How might you do the more mundane

chores with flare and engagement? Dance to your favorite band

while you clean the house? Make the most of your time to check

things off your list so when you have completed it, you feel more

alive than ever before. Keywords: bloom, vigor and shape.

Gemini (May 20 – June 20) You have been longing for some

time to yourself to just be, and here it is dearest Gemini. Recreate,

create, experience all that the world has to offer. Give up some of

those things on your to-do list, they will still be there when it’s vital

to complete them. Now is the opportunity to thoroughly enjoy

your time on this planet. What have you been longing to do? Do

that! Keywords: delight, gratify and interest.

Cancer (June 21 – July 21) You may be hanging out in your

cocoon, dearest Cancer. And I understand why. Sometimes the

world is just oversaturated with too much stimulation and not

enough down-time. But you can gather your rejuvenation juices

without having to totally isolate yourself and I recommend you

do this. Work in your garden, take walks around the lake, listen

to music, relax while engaging in life. This is the time for walking

meditation. Keywords: ponder, reflection and deep-thought.

Leo (July 22 – Aug 21) It may seem like there are too many

issues, too many opportunities and just plain too many of everything,

dearest Leo. The goal now is to set your priorities and determine

which desire needs to come first. Take some deep breaths

and realize that this is not a bad thing to have. You just need to

focus long enough on what your values are and do everything in

your power to walk toward those. Keywords: aspirations, intention

and ambition.

Virgo (Aug 22 – Sept 21) The key to your success, dearest Virgo,

is to realize that you get a say about your life. Your tendency is to

help others achieve their goals but sometimes, like now, you can

help yourself do the same. But first, meditate on what you want,

how you can get there and who can help you do so? Focus on the

big picture of your life and let go of the little, tiny details; they

HOROSCOPES FOR SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER 2022

will work themselves out in time. Keywords: passion, devote and

relish.

Libra (Sept 22 – Oct 21) You’ve been in the dark, dearest Libra,

but you’re about to pop out of it. All the hard work and devotion

to detail is about to pay off. Success can come to you now as you

navigate what hope feels like, and what it looks like to you. Stay

true to your nature while adding a bonus of grandeur to your

attitude. Keywords: anticipation, desire and belief.

Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21) There’s a lot of thinking going on,

dearest Scorpio, and not as much feeling, like you’re used to.

Sometimes it’s nice to turn it all off and just be present. Ask

yourself what it is that you value most, then breathe deep into the

possible solution to it all. You have been given time to decide your

fate, but you must be decisive about it. Keywords: find, agreement

and choice.

Sagittarius (Nov 22 – Dec 20) There’s a balancing act going on

right now, dearest Sagittarius, and it’s between doing your mission

in life and your home life. Both avenues want your undivided

attention and will make waves if they aren’t receiving it. How

can you give enough attention to both? This is the question, what

is your answer? Keywords: aim, desire and direction.

Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19) Intensity is coming to a theater

near you, dearest Capricorn. This is neither a positive nor a

negative thing. Analyze what is happening in the background in

order to be on top of the truth. You are such a capable person; this

should not be too hard to do. When you practice staying grounded,

you will see the wind shift in your direction. Keywords: energy,

emotion and depth.

Aquarius (Jan 20 – Feb 18) You are known for beating your own

drum, dearest Aquarius, but for now it’s practice makes perfect in

the world of compromise around loving relationships. It doesn’t

mean that you must lose yourself in the process; only that you

value the opinions of others as well as self. Take yourself into

nature at any opportunity you can find, and this will help you to

stay balanced. Keywords: harmony, understanding and happy-medium.

Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 19) There’s a challenge going on between

love of self and love of others, dearest Pisces. What is best for you

personally? What is best for the collective? And how can you discover

happiness between these two opposing forces? In general,

your attitude is typically live and let live. But I’m asking you to

put yourself first in that mix and make sure that you are getting

your needs met too. Keywords: enjoyment, glee and bliss.

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In the Home & Office

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

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

Hamster Cage - Complete. Everything you need, except the hamster! Includes - cage, water bottle, hamster wheel, hamster

ball, full bag of shavings, full bag of food, partial bag of orchard grass hay. $50 Call Jason at (250) 637-1366 or email

jason@fullmoonphoto.ca

Brewing Equipment. Carboy primary fermenter with lid and airlock hydrometer straw capper $150 Call Char at (250)

626-9648 or email char.harasymchuk@gmail.com

Various Display Stands. Selling three display stands from our wedding. One is still in the box (wire pictured in images),

while the others were used once. Two are standing height - for larger signs, and the smaller one is tabletop. Asking what

we paid (minus shipping/taxes), but open to offers: Price for all 3: $55, otherwise see image $55 Call Michaela at (250)

559-8972 or email michaelamarymcguire@gmail.com

Smart Hub. ZTE MF279T Smart Hub. No fibre optic yet? No problem, get the Internet from your cell tower. Paid $240,

will sell for $100 Call George (250) 559-7899 or email grstein@qcislands.net

Vanity Makeup Mirrors x 3. WEILY Vanity Makeup Mirrors,1x/2x/3x Tri-Fold with 21 LED Lights and Adjustable Touch Screen.(Rose

Gold) Bought for my wedding - used once all in good condition. Paid $35/each, selling for $25 each. Michaela at (250) 559-8972 or email

michaelamarymcguire@gmail.com

Wedding Table Number’s. 10 piece set of numbers 1-10. Never used, just opened. Asking for purchase price. $15 Call Michaela at (604)

831-1831 or email michaelamarymcguire@gmail.com

Sirius Car Radio. $50 Call Sarleana at (250) 626-7606 or email Fletchercollison1964071@gmail.com

Brand New Pink Helly Hansen Coat. Medium warm and cozy hood is not detachable $80 Call Karen at (250) 637-1910 or

email karefoe@gmail.com

Canning Jars. Price is per dozen (+ a few extra) 3 doz regular mouth quart size canning jars $10 Call Dorothy at (250)

559-8068 or email dorothyandmike@haidagwaii.ca

Stove and Fridge. Used and working. Will accept trades. $200 Call Jam Austrial at (604) 767-9564 or email jamaustrial@

gmail.com

Foodi Air Fryer. Used once. Not our thing. Price firm. $150 Call Barb at (250) 626-3269 or email lumenarti@yahoo.ca

Tea Lights. Ikea unscented, 2.5 packages $15 for all. Call Michaela at (250) 559-8972 or email michaelamarymcguire@gmail.com

Padded Nylon Flight Case with Wheels Professional grade flight case constructed to protect contents from rough handling

by airlines or couriers. Made of ballistic nylon on the outside, stiff fabric covered foam on the inside. Dimensions are:

outside 32x21x18in, inside 27x18x10 in. Features include heavy duty nylon zipper with protective flap, concealed 16”

pull up handle, heavy duty 1½” wide ball bearing wheels, rubberized nylon bottom, handles at both ends. Weighs 29lbs.

Designed to protect electronic, video, or camera equipment. Also good for transporting fragile regalia or artworks. Excellent

condition with minor wear. New over $300 $100 Call Jack at (250) 626-3436 or email sales@tostaba.com

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IPad Cover. Targus universal cover for various sized iPads; adjustable corners.

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

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Heat Pump Perry

Heat Pump Repair & Cleaning

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

Aluminum Trailer for Sale. 5’x8’ box with framed rack and spare tire $2,000 Call

Warren at (250) 557-8555 or email Wrnwrt@gmail.com

Two Bike Mounts. Front fork mounts for transporting your bike in the back of a truck. Bolt the

fork mount to a cross piece secured to the truck box. Remove the front wheel and lock the forks

into the fork mount. Holds the bike upright, no banging around in the box. Mounts are $30 each

on MEC; selling both for $20. (Sorry, won’t split them up. Take both or nothing.) $20 Call George

at (250) 559-7899 or email grstein@qcislands.net

Motion Security Light for Sale New, unused Heath Zenith 8L-1800-WH2 $30

Call Harold at (250)626-3305 or email hkmackay@telus.net

Construction Heaters. 45,000 BTU 220W $75 Call Terry Tollestrup at (506) 371-7585 or email

echobay@hgqci.org

Dave’s Backhoe Services Pit Closure Sale. New cutting edge for bucket -double sided, 50” long

$200. 4-piece Metal form set with lift hooks 30” high, 12’ long, locking corners, made from 3/8

plate steel and 2” x 2” box beam (these were made for pouring tower bases) $600. Ingersoll Rand

walk-behind plate tamper (approx. 140 lbs.) - $350. Fuel tank and manual Gasboy pump - $300.

Lister 3-cycle diesel engine - $500. 15-hp. 3 phase electric motor - $800. 30 kw generator (needs

some tlc) -$500. Intertherm furnace - $350. 3’ X 5’ Double screening deck (various screen sizes)

- $3,000. 16” wide X 20’ Long conveyor on skids. Could be used for under screen deck take-away

belt or feed hopper. - $4,500. Call Dave Ellis at (250) 637-1454 or email drellis@qcislands.net

Wrought Iron. Two wrought iron entrance or railings. Needs a paint job but

are otherwise good shape. 34 1/2” long x 53 1/4” high $30 Call Ron Waldron at

(250) 637-2401 or email rwaldron@qcislands.net

Clean Heat Pumps

= Repair Savings!

Call Perry today for

cleaner healthier air!

Located on Haida Gwaii

250-857-4740

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2012 Dodge Grand Caravan. LOADED. This camperized van is for lone travelers.

Espar diesel heat, pressure water system, 200 watts solar, lithium-ion batteries,

aux diesel tank, 2 aux gas tanks, back up camera, Sirius Radio and more! $12,000

Call Bill at (778) 914-4487 or email info@haidagwaiitrader.com

95 Ural 650 cc motorcycle. Comes with 2 side cars, lots of parts and options. Low kms. Rebuilt

carbs $6,000 Call Matt Pierce @ (778) 260-5909 email matthewpierce@iname.com

2018 28’ Winnebago Travel Trailer. Like brand new! Very low km’s. Rear living room with covered

slide out. Propane/electric furnace, TV, Microwave, 3/4 fridge, 3 burner propane stove, lovely

furnishings, queen-size bed, shower and air conditioning. Full awning, towing stabilizers and

much more. Price new: $75,000 asking $40,000 Call Dan Matthews at (250) 626-7451 or email

dpmatt68@yahoo.ca

M/C Helmet. HJC motorcycle helmet FG-2 DOT approved zip out neck liner size

7 3/6-7 5/8. Good condition, some minor scratches but sound $25 Call George

at (250) 559-7899 or email grstein@telus.net

4 Bicycles for Sale. 1 men’s Norco Katmandu with disk brakes $275. 1 Norco Mountaineer and

1 Pinnacle $200 ea. 1 lady’s SG1800 Supercycle $175. Call Terry Tollestrup at (250) 559-4595 or

email echobay@hgqci.org

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Daajing Giids

Polaris General. 2016 Polaris General deluxe, 4500-pound winch with synthetic

rope, wireless remote, MTX sound bar, 3in lift and Super ATV high clearance

front A-arms, half windshield, brand new 30x10x14 BFG KM3s, full set of STI

Outbacks, one had a fair size puncture and has been repaired and holds air. As

seen in pics, the roof has corner damage and the driver side door inside lever is

broken but I have the parts foar it. Comes with Dalton clutch kit, stock clutch,

spare belt, 2 spare front axles, spare air filter and a fresh oil change. 2688 kms

and 139 hrs. Asking $17500 OBO Email or text for more photos Call Gary Russ

at (778) 260-0990 or email gpruss11@hotmail.com

Aerostar Shocks. 2 new shocks KYB-GR-2, part #344290. Fits Aerostar 1989 to 1997 $20 Call

Ronald Gates at (250) 626-9066 or email rongates@mhtv.ca

BW Companion Puck 5th Wheel Hitch. Shock ride. Drop in for 2012-up Ford

250+ 25,000 lb. capacity. $1,200 Call Bill at (778) 914-4487 or email info@haidagwaiitrader.com

2002 PT Cruiser. Special Edition Body and Interior Good shape. Needs another engine. silver

$500 Call Carol at (250) 792-9257 or email johnstone58@yahoo.ca

Cap It. Only used once. 95% of time kept in very dry garage. $500 Call Rose

Rand Flem-Ath at (250) 626-5237 or email rflemath@gmail.com

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Leer Canopy for S10, Toyota. Canopy originally for S-10, also fits an older Toyota

pickup. $300 Call Vikram at (604) 671-3043 or email Vikram.uchidakhanna@

gmail.com

Private Offices for Rent – Daajing Giids Located in central Daajing Giids, close to all amenities.

Each office includes a desk, chair, window and a closing door. Private office space.

2005 Dodge Ram 2500. Cummins diesel automatic, air, cruise, tilt power windows,

door locks and steps. Hard to find long box series. 4 in lift kit. Near new

Shared common areas. $400 per month, includes internet. Call to view 250-637-1849 or

tires. Box liner. 127,000kms. One owner. $32,500 Call Bill at (778) 914-4487 or

email office@haidagwaiifutures.ca

Masset Bike Shop Great opportunity to run email your info@haidagwaiitrader.com

own business without “breaking the bank.”

Tremendous potential Set for of bike 4 Tires sales on and Rims. service New along tires with on rims, other with sports sensors, equipment. off a Nissan. Building

in great shape on 2 Stewart lots and at room (250) for 631-3478 small living or email quarters. dstewart@massett.ca

The business is in the heart

205/55R16 $500 Call Danny

of Masset and close to the airport offering daily service to the mainland. Price $279,500

Girl’s Bike. 20inch tires, works fine $20 Call Ron Waldron at (250) 637-2401 or

Call John at 250 218 9776 for more info. or email johnismay2014@gmail.com

Oceanfront Guest Houses - Port Clements email 95 and rwaldron@qcislands.net

97 Bayview Drive, Port Clements, BC.

Spectacular ocean view and stunning sunsets. This live/workspace has 7 bedrooms and 5

bathrooms, is situated on 3 lots and hosts an Airbnb home and carriage home. Well-appointed

turn-key package (all furniture included). A great infrastructure for business or

On the Water

In part or complete-Power Boats/Sail Boats

pleasure. Price $900,000 Call Marnie Perrier at 250-212-8552 or email @marnieperrier.com

3 Br 1 Ba Rancher in Daajing Giids for Sale A perfect home for starting a family, first time

buyer, or those who are wanting to downsize.

10’ Fibreglass

This 3 bedroom

Skiff. Would

home

make

has plenty

a good

of

ship-to-shore

room for

craft for rowing, or with

children or your guests with a cozy wood

a small

stove

outboard.

to keep you

The

toasty

size

warm

is approximately

during the

10’

cooler

long 5’ wide and 2 feet deep. It’s

months. The back yard is not too big to

light

maintain,

enough

yet

for

plenty

one

of

person

room

to

for

move.

children

The

to

hull

have

is sound, but it needs some topside

repairs.

a safe play area; fully fenced. Close to schools, shopping,

Comes

beaches,

with a

hiking

new keel

and

strip.

located

Delivery

in

could be arranged. $200 Call

a nice quiet and private neighbourhood.

Jack

Contact

at (250)

Tracey

626-3436

De Frane,

or email

Sales

sales@tostaba.com

Representative /

Sutton Group West Coast Realty Nanaimo at

250-618-2434 or email tracey.defrane@gmail.com Mako 18 LTS Website: Power Boat. sellinghaidagwaii.com Center console, Mercury Price 4-stroke 115, stainless prop,

$379,900

dual batteries, Minn Kota Max troll motor, fish finder, chart plotter, GPS, aluminum

trailer, swing-away hitch, and full tonneau cover. Total hours: 7. $34,500

1.2 Acre Lot - Port Clements 250 Bayview Call Drive. Bill Beautiful, at (778) 914-4487 gently sloping, or email ocean info@haidagwaiitrader.com

view, 1.2

acre lot in Port Clements with parkland

Troller

in front.

for

Offered

Sale - Reduced

for sale at

Price!

$199,000

Price

Call

Reduced

John

to $165,000 from $180,000

Ismay at 250 218 9776 for further details

(CAD)

or email

Akko

johnismay2014@gmail.com

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

SOLD! 2120 Pine Cres, Masset A beautifully 600 maintained gallons of fuel. and More remodeled information 4 bedroom can be home found at https://akkochan.northernrogue.ca/

Call 250-218-9776 This vessel or is email ready johnismay2014@

to fish. Call Colin at 250-559-4637 or 250-637-

with west facing sunny back yard in Masset.

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1997. $165,000 Call Colin at (250) 559-4637 or email info@haidagwaiitrader.

com

Bloom and Shoe Masset Bloom and Shoe Free standing commercial building in the heart of

Masset. Bring your ideas.

Coupler.

Building

New.

and

For

2 lots

a 2”

Price

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$249,500

3” wide

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trailer,

250-218-9776

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or

3500

email

lbs. $30 Call Danny Stewart at

johnismay2014@gmail.com

(250) 631-3478 or email skocumshakers@massett.ca

Swim Wetsuit. Brand new Phelps Wetsuit. Size XL - fits 165lbs +. Purchased for

$350, asking $300 Call Shauna Huber at (250) 644-3567 or email Shaunahuber@

Masset Surf Shop A thriving business plus 2 office rental suites, stock included.

hotmail.com

Building and business Price $349,500 Call 250-218-9776 or email johnismay2014@gmail.

com

Spark Plugs for Sale. NGK BU8H spark plugs used in outboard motors. I have 2

Oceanfront Acreage 28817 Hwy 16, Tlell boxes Watch of whale 10 spark and sea plugs life per from box. your $100 own if you home purchase or both boxes. Call Harold at

head down to the beach and tidepools for (250) a gather. 626-3305 This or 4.23-acre email hkmackay@telus.net

property is “as-is” with

approx. 1000 square foot home to lock up stage, home was built in consideration of free energy

exchange with sun and wind. This is

Volvo

a special

Penta

place

151A

for

Marine

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people.

Parts

Explore!

for Sale.

Price

This is a reconditioned Volvo

$1,000,000 Call Marnie Perrier at 250 212

Penta

8552

151A

or email

cylinder

mperrier@sothebysrealty.ca

head for sale. $600 Call Harold at (250) 626-3305 or email

hkmackay@telus.net

3/4 Acre View Lot – Daajing Giids Incredible, 34’Aluminum 3/4 acre, Troller view lot -Price just above Reduced! the new Masset hospital Services is selling their aluminum

in Daajing Giids. Offered for sale at $215,000 fish boat. Call Diesel John Ismay power, for full more electronics. details or Borg email Warner gear. Needs TLC. Good

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runner. Strong hull. Poor cosmetics. Not $55,000! only $19,500 Call Bill at (778)

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Private Offices for Rent – Daajing Giids Located in central Daajing Giids, close

to all amenities. Each office includes a desk, chair, window and a closing door.

Private office space. Shared common areas. $400 per month, includes internet.

Call to view 250-637-1849 or email office@haidagwaiifutures.ca

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. Price $279,500 Call John at 250

218 9776 for more info. or email johnismay2014@gmail.com

Oceanfront Guest Houses - Port Clements 95 and 97 Bayview Drive, Port Clements,

BC. Spectacular ocean view and stunning sunsets. This live/workspace

has 7 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, is situated on 3 lots and hosts an Airbnb

home and carriage home. Well-appointed turn-key package (all furniture

included). A great infrastructure for business or pleasure. Price $900,000 Call

Marnie Perrier at 250-212-8552 or email @marnieperrier.com

3 Br 1 Ba Rancher in Daajing Giids for Sale A perfect home for starting a family,

first time buyer, or those who are wanting to downsize. This 3 bedroom

home has plenty of room for children or your guests with a cozy wood stove

to keep you toasty warm during the cooler months. The back yard is not too

big to maintain, yet plenty of room for children to have a safe play area; fully

fenced. Close to schools, shopping, beaches, hiking and located in a nice quiet

and private neighbourhood. Contact Tracey De Frane, Sales Representative

/ Sutton Group West Coast Realty Nanaimo at

250-618-2434 or email tracey.defrane@gmail.com Website: sellinghaidagwaii.

com Price $379,900

1.2 Acre Lot - Port Clements Beautiful, gently sloping, ocean view, 1.2 acre

lot in Port Clements with parkland in front. Offered for sale at $199,000 Call

John Ismay at 250 218 9776 for further details or email johnismay2014@

gmail.com

SOLD! 2120 Pine Cres, Masset A beautifully maintained and remodeled 4 bedroom

home with west facing sunny back yard in Masset. Call 250-218-9776

or email johnismay2014@gmail.com

Bloom and Shoe Masset Bloom and Shoe Free standing commercial building

in the heart of Masset. Bring your ideas. Building and 2 lots Price $249,500

Call 250-218-9776 or email johnismay2014@gmail.com

Masset Surf Shop A thriving business plus 2 office rental suites, stock included.

Building and business Price $349,500 Call 250-218-9776 or email

johnismay2014@gmail.com

3/4 Acre View Lot – Daajing Giids Incredible, 3/4 acre, view lot just above the

new hospital in Daajing Giids. Offered for sale at $215,000 Call John Ismay

for more details or email johnismay2014@gmail.com

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Oceanfront Acreage 28817 Hwy 16, Tlell Watch whale and sea life from your own home or head down to the beach

and tidepools for a gather. This 4.23-acre property is “as-is” with approx. 1000 square foot home to lock up stage,

home was built in consideration of free energy exchange with sun and wind. This is a special place for special people.

Explore! Price $1,000,000 Call Marnie Perrier at 250 212 8552 or email mperrier@sothebysrealty.ca

3 Br 3 Ba in Daajing Giids For Sale Reduced from 799,900 to 729,900. This home is designed to capture the light and

stunning views of Bearskin Bay. Get inspired by the ocean views to cook local fresh seafood on your propane stove.

The grand living room is lined with Port Orford cedar paneled walls with an impressive fireplace as the centerpiece.

There are opportunities to have a home business; a bright high ceiling workshop is perfect for a carver or woodworker.

The lower level would be a great art or music studio. Run a B & B or turn the basement into an income-generating

rental unit with its own walkout yard. Or keep this lovely home for you and your family to enjoy with great outdoor

play space, a fire pit, large rooms, plenty of bathrooms and space. But it’s the spectacular view, the home’s feature, that

is sure to impress friends and family. Price $729,900 Contact Tracey De Frane, Sales Representative / Sutton Group

West Coast Realty Nanaimo at 250-618-2434, email

tracey.defrane@gmail.com or check out website at: sellinghaidagwaii.com

Sandspit Home with Ocean Views Reduced from 774,900 to 749,900. This home is located across the street from the

ocean shoreline. Paddle board, kayak or swim practically right outside your front door. You will never lose your

spectacular panoramic ocean view. Enjoy entertaining guests from your wrap around deck in the glow of a sunset,

the perfect setting for that coastal ambiance. On the main floor is the large kitchen, and living room, family room,

a cozy woodstove, air-conditioning/heat pump, and guest bathroom. On the second floor are two generously large

bedrooms and full bathroom. And for those who love to fish, there is a separate fish cleaning kitchen and room for

your boat and RV in the giant workshop/garage. The perfect family home or vacation home with the airport and golf

resort only 5 minutes away and ferry only a short distance away. Price $749,900. Contact Tracey De Frane, Sales Representative,

Sutton Group West Coast Realty Nanaimo at 250-618-2434, email tracey.defrane@gmail.com or check

out website at sellinghaidagwaii.com

SOLD! Lot in Daajing Giids Lovely 6000 square foot lot in Daajing Giids with a creek running through it for those

who love the sound of water trickling. Contact Tracey De Frane, Sales Representative / Sutton Group West Coast

Realty Nanaimo. Call 250-618-2434 or email tracey.defrane@gmail.com

870 Eagle Road Tow Hill Road. A fabulous, pristine, 52 Acre parcel spanning the Chown River in the Tow Hill area.

$1,390,000 Call John Ismay, RE/MAX Ocean Pacific at 250 218 9776 or email johnismay2014@gmail.com

Owner Occupied Oasis with many Updates/Upgrades 1/3 acre, 2200 sq. ft. single family home. 4 bedrooms, 2 full

bathrooms, newly updated bath and kitchen c/w new cabinets , appliances, heat pump and electric force air heat,

half-finished basement, 2 outside covered entertainment areas, large fenced and private yard. 30’x 60’, 1800 sq. ft.

shop with 14’ x 14’ electric door etc. 12’ x 36’ large greenhouse c/w cement floor. 8’ xc 16’ utility shed. 44 solar panel

net metering system to offset Hydro costs. City water and sewer, fiber optic internet, cable, satellite. Furniture and

Jeep 2-door Wrangler. Price $659,900 Call 250-626-9164 or email d.andp.powers@gmail.com

2136 Elm Crescent, Masset 1/2 Duplex, three bedrooms up, 1 possible bedroom down with full bath up and partial

bath down. The basement is partially finished and fully insulated. The home is heated with a heating pump. Renovations

include a new roof, new flooring up and down, the living room and the kitchen have been opened up and new

cabinets added. The kitchen walks out to a large deck and garden with a Raspberry patch. There is a 10’ by 13’ addition

with an 8’ by 13’ shed attachment to store bikes, lawnmower, and toys. Landscaping in front and back, driveway

and street parking. This home, which could come fully furnished, is located in a quiet neighbourhood, beside an

Elementary School and playground. Price $275,000. Call 250-626-3193 or email llinden@gmail.com

Ocean View 3000+ sq ft home in Daajing Giids A totem pole carved by local artist Dick Bellis was a house warming

gift that will stay with this beautifully designed home. On a private 5+ acres of land you will find a 4 bedroom

custom home and a 2 bedroom, den and loft cabin overlooking the ocean. The main home boasts a large custom

deck with plenty of room for entertaining. Inside, the absolutely impressive 2 story brick fireplace is designed to heat

the home for days. The vaulted ceilings and high windows make the living room bright and spacious with stunning

ocean views. The primary bedroom features include an ensuite with a jacuzzi tub, double sinks and a walk-in closet.

There is plenty of room to grow in this 3000+ sq ft home, just a short drive to the boat launch, shopping, and beaches.

Price $1,125,000 Contact Tracey De Frane, Sales Representative, Sutton Group West Coast Realty Nanaimo, at

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Panoramic Ocean View Homes – Daajing Giids Two legal 3 bedroom houses on

a private 3 acres. The primary house has panoramic ocean views with southern

exposure. The open concept living, grand centerpiece wood fireplace,

skylights, and tall ceilings give this home a sense of bright spaciousness. In

your primary bedroom, walk out to your private patio and relax watching

the sun setting from the soothing hot tub. Some features of this home are skylights,

quality flooring, a fireplace, a spacious kitchen, and air conditioning.

The second house below is a character home with beautiful wood features, an

updated kitchen, spacious, with its own sauna, chicken coop, greenhouse and

peek-a-boo ocean views. Income potential whether you do a long-term rental

or a B & B. Price $974,900 Contact Tracey De Frane, Sales Representative/

Sutton Group West Coast Realty Nanaimo at 250-618-2434 or email

tracey.defrane@gmail.com

3/4 Acre Fully Serviced Lot - Port Clements Located in the heart of Port Clements

with sub division potential, includes holiday trailer and small building

with panel and washer and dryer. Offered at $205,000 Call: John Ismay, Realtor,

Vancouver Island and Haida Gwaii Specialist. Email Johnismay2014@

gmail.com or call 250 218 9776 www.JohninComox.com

SOLD! 1823 Cedar Cres, Masset Quick possession available for this freshly

painted, 4 bed, half duplex on quiet cul de sac. John Ismay, Realtor, Vancouver

Island and Haida Gwaii Specialist. Johnismay2014@gmail.com Mobile

250 218 9776

34985 HWY 16 Tlell This is a Crown Lease for 3/4 Acre of prime waterfront

with cozy log home with shop and detached cottage $295,000 Call John at

250 218 9776 or email Johnismay2014@gmail.com

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 incl. 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 info

or call/text 250 661 9012. Call for prices.

SOLD! 1828 Alder Cres, Masset Totally re-modelled 3 bed, half duplex with

new heat pump. John Ismay, Realtor, Vancouver Island and Haida Gwaii

Specialist. Johnismay2014@gmail.com Mobile250 218 9776

Ocean and River - Private Acreage 1173 Beitush Road, Tll.aal Tlell For your

moments of bliss and joy. Oceanfront acreage on Haida Gwaii, surrounded

by Naikoon Provincial Park: 11 acres (2 ac accreted land) beachfront with a 3

bedroom, 2 bathroom ranch home with high ceilings, ready for your finishing

touch, plus a rustic cabin at the beachfront. This romantic rain forested property

opens up to miles of sandy beachfront of Hecate Strait. Price $1,200,000

Call Marnie Perrier at 250 212 8552 or email mperrier@sothebysrealty.ca

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• Education

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Free for families of individuals

with ANY mental illness.

Real Estate & Rentals - cont.

Standalone Commercial Building in Masset 1605 Old Beach Rd. Standalone

building in Masset, Haida Gwaii, BC, built in 2006 as a grocery store. Flexible

C3 zoning suitable for a number of uses. 4744 square feet on 8123 sf lot. One

grade level loading door, parking on site. Includes some equipment, please

inquire for further details. MLS® Number: C8041088 Price $950,000 Call

250 415 3287 or email nathaniel.simpson@avisonyoung.com

SOLD! Masset Complete Duplex A complete Duplex! 3 Bedrooms either side,

needs major work but priced right! Call 250-218-9776 or email johnismay2014@gmail.com

REDUCED! Waterfront Lots (3), Port Clements A charming 2 bed, 2 bath

home, a detached self-contained cottage, huge shop, and a waterfront RV in

the heart of Port Clements, 53 Bayview. A Fabulous package $655,000 Call

250-218-9776 or email johnismay2014@gmail.com

1634 Spruce Cres. Masset This bright, open concept home is situated on a

quiet corner lot. The owners have completed several updates over the last ten

years including: new metal roof, new flooring upstairs, new windows, updated

bathrooms, gas range, new shed roof and new electric furnace which has

the capacity for a heat pump. It also has a partially finished basement room

waiting for your ideas! Mature maple and spruce trees provide additional privacy

and lovely fall colours. Call or email to book a viewing. Price $389,000

Call 604 999 9945 or email wjthompson99@gmail.com

For Sale By Owner / Price Reduction! Maple Crescent, Masset, BC 2044 Maple

Crescent, re-modelled and repainted 3 bedroom/4 bed, half duplex. Year 2022

improvements: Kitchen - ALL Stainless steel appliances except stove, essentially

SAMSUNG incl S dryer, virtually all new vinyl windows (This is really

a big deal!), New 6 yr hot water tank, open floor concept and horseshoe solid

oak gourmet kitchen, best location for all PMQ properties in Masset - cul de

sac/circle is adjacent to downtown. Price reduced from $351,000 to $325,000.

Completely furnished! Tours of townhouse welcome! Call 778 773 4242 or

email chinooklodge@mhtv.ca

1142 and 1154 Charles Street – Masset We are entering into a new chapter

and selling our 2 very unique properties located in quiet Delkatla on Charles

Street! The main house and guest cottage properties, on 3 lots each, are

encompassed in a fully fenced yard; secluded with well-established trees,

gardens, landscaping and pond. On the properties there is a covered carport

and shop, greenhouse, boat storage, woodworking shop, storage shed, hot tub

& spa! The main house has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The guest cottage

was fully renovated in 2018 with 1 bedroom and 2 bathrooms and is wheelchair

accessible. We are selling both as a package, partially furnished, with all

appliances. Listing is based on current individual appraisals on both properties.

Price $539,000 Contact Rick or Louisa (Home) 250-771-4233 or (Cell)

250-613-5111or email louisa.bogaardt@outlook.com or 1 250 961 5503 or

email rmroch1@hotmail.com

Real Estate & Rentals - cont.

1821 Cedar Crescent Masset 4 bedroom, 2 bath, half duplex, super clean $215,000 Call John Ismay, RE/MAX Ocean

Pacific 250 218 9776 Price $215,000 Call 250 218 9776 or email

2143 Collison Ave Masset A great mobile on its own foundation with full basement, 3 beds, 2 baths. Price $229,000

Call John Ismay, RE/MAX Ocean Pacific at 250 218 9776 or email johnismay2014@gmail.com

1854 Balsam Crescent Masset Super clean, half duplex with lots of updates and a self-contained basement suite

$265,000 Call John Ismay, RE/MAX Ocean Pacific at 250 218 9776 or email johnismay2014@gmail.com

Lot 1 Tow Hill Road A beautiful 27 Acre parcel with over 1500ft of river frontage and great ocean views. $759,000 Call

John Ismay, RE/MAX Ocean Pacific at 250 218 9776 or email johnismay2014@gmail.com

Wanted

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

House Rental. My wife and I are looking to rent a house on the island. My mother was a native girl from Skidegate who was taken away

along with her siblings at a very young age. We visited the island in June and fell in love with the pace and tranquility of Haida Gwaii. I

visited once before, 10 years ago where I met my aunt Peggy, who showed me around Skidegate. I love it there and want to buy a house

possibly in 1-2 years. Looking to rent for now. Call Brian at (705) 991-2679 or email haidabri@gmail.com

Wanted Water Storage Tank or Barrel. Any type or size considered. Will pick up island wide. Call Chris Burns at (250) 626-8968 or email

chris421sd@gmail.com

Looking for a Used Ipad Mini. At a reasonable price. Call fotogwaii@hotmail.com at (250) 559-8877

Wanted Log Splitter. Any brand or condition, running or not, willing to pick-up island wide. Call Chris Burns at (250) 626-8968 or email

chris421sd@gmail.com

Accommodations Wanted. Family looking for furnished accommodations in Sandspit for 2-4 months. We have been coming to Haida

Gwaii to go fishing for several years and would like to continue the tradition with the next generation. Cathy Campbell at (250) 317-2451

or email Cathyepp@hotmail.com

ISO Firewood. Looking for 4 cords (4ftx4ftx8ft ea.) of Hemlock/Pine mix, seasoned, cut, split and delivered. Text/Call John Goetzinger at

(250) 637-1100 or email john@amsltd.ca

Rock Scaler Wanted. I’m looking for an experienced rock scaler to clear rocks and debris above a recent localized

landslide. Own WorkSafe coverage preferred. If interested call or email me for more information. Call George at (250)

559-7899 or email grstein@telus.net

Tools. Looking for a sawzall and drill, any brand, preferably cordless but would take cord as well. Thanks! Call Karen

Walhout at (250) 637-1918 or email kwalhout@hotmail.com

SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger. Upgraded my SPOT, so passing this one along to somebody who can use it. Call George

at (250) 559-7899 or email grstein@qcislands.net

Arc Welder. In safe working condition. Call Cody at (236) 544-0145 or email cbwaller@live.ca

46 HG September / October 2022 47



#NeighboursHelpingNeighbours

Looking for a fresh start?

We have some exciting

career opportunities in

our Daajing Giids and

Masset locations!

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THESE NORTHERN PERKS:

• Part-time and full-time positions available

• Top-notch benefits - dental, medical, health and wellness

• Retirement savings plans – with employer matching

• Opportunities for paid educational development

• Volunteerism encouraged

• Potential for annual bonus

• Interest-free staff payroll loan program

• Free staff accounts

• Ample vacation time – starting at 3 weeks and up to 6 weeks for full-time

• Bonus vacation time for long-term employees

Check out all of our current opportunities at:

www.northsave.com/AboutUs/Careers/

Employment & Training

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

Education/Opportunities/Training Programs or Seminars

Transition House Director. Administrative/Management $34.45/Hr. Ensures that the day-today operations of the

Transition House are run efficiently with attention to confidentiality and in compliance with the organization’s

policies, ethics and philosophy. Oversees the operation of the Transition House program, providing access to safe,

secure, and confidential services in accordance with our Transition House agreement with BC Housing, including

information and supports, a Help Line, short-term shelter, referrals to other services including affordable housing.

Monitors the Transition House residence on behalf of HGSCP’s other government programs: currently Northern

Health (Supportive Recovery). Provides orientation, work direction and guidance to Transition House Support

Workers. As Team Leader, you assist the team to support clients to participate in the development, implementation,

and evaluation of client service plans. Call Brie Altrogge, Executive Director at (250) 626-4664 or email ed@hgscp.ca

Community Service Listings

Not For Profit Groups/Organizations/Societies

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. In-person meetings are on Wednesdays, at 8 pm in the Masset Fire Hall soup kitchen. If you live

in the South end, call Lou at 250-559-4568. Meetings are held in the HlGaagilda Skidegate at the United Church, at

8 pm on Saturday nights. For more info on how to join a local virtual Zoom meeting, call John at 250-626-7557. Call

John/Lou at (250) 626-7557 or email info@haidagwaiitrader.com

Masset Services Pro Detail Shop. Cars, Trucks and SUV’s! Basic Detail: vacuum all carpets and upholstery, complete interior

clean, exterior wash and polish, including all glass and chrome. *Cars: $185 *Trucks & SUV’s: $205 Deluxe Detail:

includes all the basic detailing plus all carpets and 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 or email info@haidagwaiitrader.com

Sunrise: March 9th, 1952

Sunset: August 22nd, 2022

In Loving Memory of

Moira Dubasov

It is with deep sadness that we report the passing of Moira

Dubasov of Tll.aal Tlell, BC. Though her passing was

sudden, she went peacefully and was supported by her

loving partner, John Burrill.

Born in Kamsack, Saskatchewan, she came to Haida

Gwaii in 1975, loved it and stayed permanently. Moira

worked for Crown Zellerbach first, then School District

50 Haida Gwaii for many years and loved her job. She

was also passionate about gardening, art, dogs, and John.

She will be deeply missed.

Predeceased by her parents and one brother, she is survived

by her partner John, sister Kathy, brother Rick, sister-inlaw

Linda, nieces Hollis and Melanie, as well as all her

loving and lifelong friends.

In lieu of flowers, a donation in her name may be made

to the BCSPCA.

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Haida Gwaii Tide Tables 2022

2022 Tide Tables for Prince Rupert

September

Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat

Sep 3: Sunrise 7:01 Sunset 20:34

5.2 0:57 5.6

1 11:15 5:19 18.4 5.9 2 0:00

Sep 10: Sunrise 7:13 Sunset 20:17

6:08 17.1 3 7:09 16.1

Sep 17: Sunrise 7:26 Sunset 19:59

17:28 20.0 11:55 7.2 12:46 8.9

Sep 24: Sunrise 7:38 Sunset 19:42

E F 18:11 19.7 G 19:07 19.0

2:08 5.9 3:31 5.9 4:54 4.9 6:00 3.6 0:10 20.7 1:04 22.0 1:53 22.3

4 8:35 15.1 5 10:18 15.4 6 11:37 16.7 7 12:33 18.0 8 6:53 2.3 9 7:38 1.6 10 8:18 1.3

13:59 10.2 15:37 10.2 17:05 9.5 18:10 7.9 13:18 19.7 13:58 21.0 14:35 22.0

H 20:23 18.4 I 21:50 18.7 J 23:07 19.7 K L 19:02 6.2 M 19:49 4.6 @ 20:32 3.6

2:38 22.6 3:21 22.0 4:03 21.0 4:44 19.7 5:26 18.4 0:06 5.6 1:01 6.6

11 8:55 1.6 12 9:30 2.6 13 10:04 3.9 14 10:37 5.6 15 11:12 7.2 16 6:14 16.7 17 7:14 15.4

15:10 22.3 15:45 22.3 16:18 21.7 16:52 20.7 17:28 19.7 11:50 8.9 12:38 10.5

N 21:14 3.0 O 21:55 3.0 P 22:36 3.6 Q 23:19 4.3 R S 18:09 18.4 T 19:03 17.1

2:09 7.5 3:32 7.5 4:49 7.2 5:46 6.2 6:28 5.6 0:36 19.0 1:15 19.7

18 8:41 14.4 19 10:24 14.8 20 11:33 15.7 21 12:17 16.7 22 12:50 17.7 23 7:03 4.6 24 7:34 3.9

13:55 11.5 15:50 11.5 17:11 10.8 18:01 9.5 18:39 8.2 13:20 18.7 13:48 19.7

U 20:23 16.4 V 21:52 16.4 W 23:01 17.1 X 23:54 18.0 X Y 19:13 6.9 Z 19:45 5.6

1:51 20.3 2:27 20.7 3:04 20.7 3:42 20.3 4:22 19.7 5:05 18.7

25 8:04 3.6 26 8:34 3.6 27 9:04 3.9 28 9:36 4.6 29 10:10 5.9 30 10:47 7.2

14:16 20.7 14:44 21.3 15:13 22.0 15:43 22.0 16:17 21.7 16:55 21.0

20:18 4.6 20:52 3.6 21:28 3.3 22:07 3.0 22:49 3.3 23:38 4.3

* A B C

Oct 1: Sunrise 7:51 Sunset 19:24

5:56 17.4

Oct 8: Sunrise 8:04 Sunset 19:07

1 11:32 8.5

Oct 15: Sunrise 8:17 Sunset 18:51

Oct 22: Sunrise 8:30 Sunset 18:35

17:42 20.0

Oct 29: Sunrise 8:44 Sunset 18:20

F

0:37 4.9 1:51 5.9 3:18 5.9 4:39 5.2 5:41 4.3 0:02 20.3 0:54 21.0

2 7:03 16.4 3 8:37 15.7 4 10:13 16.4 5 11:21 17.7 6 12:10 19.4 7 6:30 3.6 8 7:12 3.0

12:32 9.8 14:02 10.8 15:46 10.2 17:05 8.9 18:03 6.9 12:51 20.7 13:28 21.7

G 18:46 18.7 H 20:13 18.0 I 21:46 18.4 J 23:02 19.4 K L 18:50 4.9 M 19:33 3.6

1:40 21.7 2:23 21.7 3:04 21.3 3:43 20.3 4:22 19.4 5:02 18.4 5:46 17.1

9 7:50 3.3 10 8:25 3.6 11 8:58 4.6 12 9:31 5.9 13 10:03 7.2 14 10:37 8.5 15 11:13 9.8

14:02 22.6 14:35 22.6 15:07 22.6 15:39 22.0 16:10 21.0 16:44 19.7 17:22 18.4

@ 20:13 2.6 N 20:52 2.3 O 21:30 2.3 P 22:08 3.0 Q 22:47 3.9 Q 23:30 5.2 R

0:19 6.2 1:20 7.5 2:34 7.9 3:52 7.9 4:54 7.2 5:41 6.6 0:05 18.4

16 6:41 15.7 17 7:58 15.1 18 9:32 15.4 19 10:43 16.1 20 11:29 17.1 21 12:04 18.4 22 6:19 5.9

12:01 11.2 13:16 11.8 15:09 11.8 16:35 10.8 17:27 9.5 18:07 7.9 12:35 19.7

S 18:12 17.1 T 19:26 16.1 U 21:00 16.1 V 22:19 16.4 W 23:18 17.4 X X 18:42 6.2

0:47 19.4 1:27 20.0 2:07 20.7 2:46 20.7 3:27 20.3 4:11 20.0 4:58 19.0

23 6:53 5.2 24 7:26 4.9 25 7:59 4.9 26 8:33 5.6 27 9:09 6.2 28 9:48 6.9 29 10:31 8.2

13:05 20.7 13:35 22.0 14:05 22.6 14:38 23.0 15:12 23.0 15:51 22.3 16:35 21.3

19:17 4.6 19:52 3.3 20:28 2.3 21:07 1.6 21:48 2.0 22:34 2.3 23:26 3.3

Y Z * A B D E

Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat

Oct 5:54 18.0 Oct 0:26 4.6

5.9

5.6 5:59 5.2

30 11:25 9.2 31 7:04 17.1 1 1:37 8:28 17.1 5.6 2 2:56

9:48 17.7 3 10:50 4:10 19.0 5.9 4 11:38 5:10

20.0 5 12:19 21.3

17:30 20.0 12:36 10.2 14:09 10.5 15:41 9.5 16:52 7.9 17:46 6.2 18:33 4.6

F G 18:39 18.7 H 20:06 18.0 I 21:34 18.0 J 22:48 18.7 K 23:48 19.4 K

0:40 20.0 0:27 20.3 1:09 20.3 1:49 20.3 2:27 19.7 3:05 19.0 3:43 18.4

6 5:43 5.2 7 6:21 5.6 8 6:57 6.2 9 7:31 6.9 10 8:04 7.9 11 8:37 8.5 12 9:11 9.5

11:55 22.0 12:30 22.6 13:03 22.6 13:35 22.3 14:07 21.7 14:39 20.7 15:12 19.7

L 18:15 3.3 M 18:54 2.6 @ 19:31 2.3 N 20:08 2.6 O 20:45 3.0 P 21:23 3.9 Q 22:02 4.9

4:25 17.4 5:13 16.7 6:13 16.1 0:34 7.5 1:39 7.9 2:44 7.9 3:39 7.5

13 9:49 10.2 14 10:36 11.2 15 11:42 11.5 16 7:25 16.1 17 8:33 16.7 18 9:26 17.7 19 10:09 18.7

15:50 18.7 16:36 17.7 17:38 16.7 13:12 11.5 14:37 10.8 15:39 9.2 16:26 7.5

Q 22:46 5.9 R 23:36 6.9 S T 18:58 16.1 U 20:20 16.1 V 21:30 16.7 W 22:28 17.4

4:26 7.2 5:08 6.9 0:04 19.4 0:49 20.0 1:33 20.3 2:17 20.3 3:04 20.0

20 10:45 20.0 21 11:20 21.3 22 5:48 6.9 23 6:27 6.9 24 7:08 6.9 25 7:50 7.2 26 8:36 7.5

17:08 5.9 17:47 3.9 11:55 22.3 12:31 23.3 13:10 23.6 13:52 23.6 14:37 23.0

X 23:18 18.4 Y Z 18:27 2.6 * 19:08 1.6 A 19:51 1.0 B 20:36 1.0 C 21:25 1.6

3:54 19.7 4:50 19.0 5:53 18.7 0:15 4.9

Nov 5: Sunrise 8:58 Sunset 18:06

27 9:26 8.2 28 10:25 8.9 29 11:36 9.5 30 7:01 18.7

Nov 12: Sunrise 8:11 Sunset 16:54

15:28 22.0 16:26 20.7 17:33 19.4 12:57 9.2

Nov 19: Sunrise 8:24 Sunset 16:43

22:17 2.6 23:14 3.6 18:49 18.4

Nov 26: Sunrise 8:37 Sunset 16:35

D E F G

October

Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat

November

Adjusted for daylight savings. Tide height in feet. Sunrise/set times for Massett.

D

E

The tide height in Haida Gwaii varies by up to 24 feet

(more than 7 meters)! The big tides (higher highs and

lower lows) happen every 2 weeks around the full and new

moons. Knowing the tides is important for exploring tide

pools, harvesting intertidal food, fishing, navigation, and

tidal currents. So before you head out, be sure to check

the date, time, and tide height, and adjust the time for

your specific location around Haida Gwaii.

Tides in Haida Gwaii

Compared to predictions for Prince Rupert

K'iis Gwaay

Langara Pt

10 min early

Masset

Gawée Sdaa 20 min late

Alexandra Narrows

Flood starts 0:15 after low

Ebb starts 0:10 after high

Sk'iiluu Kaahlii

Nesto Inlet

10 min early

Skaats'insii

Dawson Hbr

15 min early

Taan Guu

Trounce Inlet

Low 55 min late

High 20 min late

Daa.ulgaay

East Skidegate Narrows

(Floods west)

West Beacon

Flood starts 3:20 – 3:50 after low

Ebb starts 3:00 – 3:30 after high

East Beacon

Flood starts 1:50 – 2:50 after low

Ebb starts 1:30 – 2:30 after high

Juus Kaahlii

Juskatla

Low 5:15 late

High 4:45 late

Designed by:

Stu Crawford

Box 788, Masset, BC

stu.crawford@gmail.com

(250) 626-3868

Crawford

Ecological Consulting

Estimates are unofficial and may vary

significantly from reality

Hl'yaalang Waagusd

North Beach

5 min early

Taa Suu

Hunger Hbr

20 min early

Data from the Canadian Hydrographic Service

Gaw Kaahlii

Masset Sound

Flood starts 2:50 after low

Ebb starts 2:30 after high

Gamadiis

Port Clements

Low 3:05 late

High 2:50 late

Daajing Giids

Queen Charlotte

Low 20 min late

High same as P.R.

Kuuɢahl

McCoy Cove

Low 15 min late

High 5 min late

K'yal Gawɢa

Pacofi

Low 10 min late

High same as P.R.

Gwaay K'aas

Copper Is.

Same as P.R.

Kay Tay Daanaay

Cape St James

Low 10 min early

High 5 min early

Haida Gwaii Trader Community Calendar September/October, 2022

Do you have an event you want to advertise?

Go to www.haidagwaiitrader.com and post your event FREE OF CHARGE

Island Wide & Online

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.

In-person meetings are on Wednesdays, at 8 pm in the

Masset Fire Hall soup kitchen. If you live in the South

end, call Lou at 250-559-4568. Meetings are held in the

HlGaagilda Skidegate at the United Church, at 8 pm on

Saturday nights. For more info on how to join a local

virtual Zoom meeting, call John at 250-626-7557. www.

aa.org/pages/en_US

British Columbia Environmental Film Festival

(BCEFF)

Online, November 1 - 3, 2022

30 days of streaming! Over 50 incredible Environmental

films! Early bird festival passes only $39 CAD. Through

film, we wish to spread awareness of environmental

issues and stories of hope that are occurring throughout

the world. We will screen documentaries from top film

makers, but also full-length dramatic feature films, short

films, and animations that effectively tell stories that

convey an environmental message in an entertaining

manner. For more info visit bceff.org

hlGA hlk’aats iihlangaa / Agate Man Triathlon

Sat, Sep 17 / 9am-3pm

Check-in time 9–9:45am, Location: Pure Lake, Race

Start: 10 am, Course: 500 m Swim – Pure Lake 20 km

Cycle – from Pure Lake Parking lot to Masset Fire Hall 6

km Run – around Delkatla Wildlife Sanctuary. For more

information contact HG Rec at 250-626-5652 or info@

hgrec.com or hgrec.com

Gaw Tlagée / Old Massett & Masset

Walking Group

Mondays & Fridays / 10:30am-12pm / OMVC Hall /

348 Eagle Ave

Join us, everyone is welcome! - Get your blood pressure

checked - Monitor your heart rate - Eat some snacks -

Enjoy some stretches - Remember to bring your water

bottle! Organized by Niislaa Naay Healing House Society.

For more information contact Jaimie Holt at 250-626-

3911 or jaimie.holt@haidahealth.ca or Facebook/Niislaa

Naay Healing House Society

Gaw Tlagée / Old Massett & Masset - cont.

Nature Walks

Mondays / 11:30am-12:30pm / Meet up outside the

public library / 2123 Collison

Come rain or shine, take a walk with me! Every Monday,

we will meet up outside the public library in Masset.

Please come dressed for the weather. Snacks will be

provided. If you have dietary restrictions or allergies, let

us know! For more information contact Ashley Jacobson

250-626-7940 ashley.jacobson@haidahealth.ca; Facebook:

tawlang.gatlaayds.1

Masset Market

Fridays / 11am-2pm / Across from the Co-op / 1575

Main St.

Bakers, makers, and growers brave the elements yearround

to host the Masset Market, offering locally grown

and prepared foods, vegetables, eggs, cheese, jams,

preserves, hot lunches, baking, and treats. Additional artisans

diversify the Market offerings from spring through

fall and include jewellery, soap, and body products, knitted,

painted, felted, and beachcombed treasures. Look for

cut flowers, mushrooms, and berries available in season.

New vendors are always welcome! For more information

contact Natalie at 250-626-3412 or massetmarket@gmail.

com or check us out on Facebook.

Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL)

Course

Tue, Sep 13 / 8:30am-5:00pm (30 min lunch)

Howard Philips Community Hall / 1590 Cook St.

The Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) is

the primary licence for possession of a firearm and

acquisition of ammunition, and it is both required and

the only permissible document for an individual to

acquire or permanently import a firearm. Instructor:

Julian Knight; Cost: $200/person. For more information

contact HG Rec at 250-637-1192 or info@hgrec.com or

hgrec.com

Gurdeep Pandher – Dancing for Positivity

Sun, Sep 25 / 7-9pm / Howard Philips Community

Hall / 1590 Cook Street

The Haida Gwaii Arts Council is proud to present

Gurdeep Pandher – Dancing for Positivity. Gurdeep

Pander dances and teaches Bhangra dancing, promoting

positivity and joy! $20 non members, $15 members and

$10 seniors and students. For more information contact

Marnie Younger at marnieyounger2@yahoo.ca or visit

Facebook: Haida Gwaii Arts Council or gurdeep.ca

Women's Drop-In Coffee Time – Masset

Thursdays/ 10am-Noon / Wellness House / 2112

Collison Ave.

For more information contact– Elfie Clarkson – 250-626-

6057

ADVERTISE WITH US!

Call us at 250-557-2088

info@haidagwaiitrader.com

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Tll.aal / Tlell

Tlell Farmers’ Market

Sundays / 11am-2pm / Tlell Farmers Market / Hwy

16 - behind the Tlell Fire Hall

Spring greens, hot lunch items, farm fresh eggs, baked

goods, jams and jellies, canning, sourdough bread,

kombucha, strawberry, raspberry, rhubarb and currant

seedlings and much more! For more information contact

Marylynn Hunt at 250 559 8282, email stmarysspring@

gmail.com or check us out on Facebook.

Wáan Kύn / Gamadiis Llnagaay Port Clements

StrongStart Port Clements

Starts Sept 13 / Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays

/ 9am-12pm / Port Clements Multipurpose Building

36 Cedar Avenue West

A Ministry of Education drop-in, play-based program for

children ages 0 – 5 accompanied by a parent/caregiver.

Currently StrongStart is a scheduled group so please

contact Jasmine to discuss what days work for you. Check

their Facebook page for photos of our activities, updates

on events, and tips from our support team! For more

information contact Jasmine Beachy at 250-557-4333 or

jbeachy@sd50.bc.ca or Facebook: PCES StrongStart

HlGaagilda / Skidegate

Art Exhibits

Until December 24 / Haida Gwaii Museum / 10am-

5pm

Five exhibits to enjoy, two in-house and three virtual! Inhouse:

Jesse Brillon – Mover of Metal: The Art of Dimensions

and Vernal Bogren - Swift Stories and Dreams from

the Prairies. Virtual: Tawla/SOGI Youth Art Exhibit, All

Islands Art Show and Hlk’yak’ii To Start a Fire. For more

information contact the Museum Staff (250) 559-4643 or

adminassistant@haidagwaiimuseum.ca or haidagwaiimuseum.ca

Joey Stylez

Sat, Oct 22 / 7:30pm-9:30pm / Skidegate Small Hall

Front Street

The Haida Gwaii Arts Council is proud to present this

Juno-nominated Hip Hop artist who will delight us with

a unique performance! Come and join us. For more info

on the artist: www.joeystylez.com Cost: Non-members

$20, Members $15 and Seniors $10. For more information

contact Marnie Younger at marnieyounger2@yahoo.

ca or visit Facebook: Haida Gwaii Arts Council

Shito Ryu Satokai Karate

Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept 20 – Dec 8

6-7:30pm / Sk’aadgaa Naay Elementary School Gym

500 Skidegate Heights

Shito Ryu Satokai Karate is classical karate taught in

the traditional Okinawan style. Come out and learn

self-defense with a certified karate instructor! More

information about the style is available online at www.

shitoryu.net. Age(s): 7; Cost for 12 weeks = $110. Please

note: This is not a ‘drop-in’ program, pre-registration

is required. For more information contact Haida Gwaii

Recreation at 250-626-5652 or info@hgrec.com or hgrec.

com

Daajing Giids

Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL)

Course

Tue, Sep 13 / 8:30am-5pm (30 min lunch) / Location

TBD

The Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) is the

primary licence for possession of a firearm and acquisition

of ammunition, and it is both required and the only

permissible document for an individual to acquire or

permanently import a firearm. Instructor: Julian Knight;

Cost: $200/person. For more information contact HG

Rec at 250-637-1192 or info@hgrec.com or hgrec.com

VIRL Storytime

Thursdays / 10:30-11:30am / Vancouver Island

Regional Library / 138 Bay Street

Join us for stories and crafts! Children must be accompanied

by an adult for the duration of the program. All ages

are welcome! For more information contact Patrick at

778-269-4132 or psiebold@vilr.bc.ca or virl.bc.ca

Youth Centre: Movie Night, Drop Ins &

More

QC Youth Centre / 924 3rd Ave / Every 2 weeks

6-9pm

Come by and watch a movie, eat some pizza and hang

out. You pick the movie. Thursdays and Fridays / Dropin

times: activities, sports, music and more. For more

information contact Jay Myers at (250) 559-4769 or

jmyers@queencharlotte.ca or Facebook: qcyouthcentre

Daajing Giids Farmers’ Market

Saturdays / 11am-2pm / Gather Food @ 223 Oceanview

Drive and just outside the DG Community Hall

@134 Bay Street

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 wide selection of baked goods, kombucha,

and much more. For more information contact Doug

Warnke, Market Manager at: queencharlottemarket@

gmail.com, Instagram: @qc_market or Facebook: Queen-

CharlotteFarmersMarket

Knitters Social Hour

Thursdays / 7-8pm / Vancouver Island Regional

Library / 138 Bay Street

Bring your knitting needles, projects and stories. We are

so very much looking forward to having you join us. P.S.

If a crochet hook is your tool of choice, you are also welcome

to be a part of our crafting sessions. Spinners too!

For more information contact Michelle Scott at (250)

559-4518 or qc1@virl.bc.ca or Facebook: VIRLQueen-

Charlotte

Boundaries Group

Weekly, on Saturdays, from Sep 17-Oct 22 / 2-4pm

Island Wellness Society / 204 Oceanview Drive

We will discuss physical, mental, emotional, spiritual,

sexual boundaries by working through work sheets,

activities, and providing information. Open to 6 to 8

self-identifying women. FREE. Snacks and beverages

provided. For more information contact Sheyla Ventura

at 250-559-8828 or iws.coordinating@gmail.com or Facebook:

Island Wellness Society

Daajing Giids - cont.

The Groove - Monthly Ecstatic Dance Party

Starting Fri, Sep 16 and every 3rd Friday of the

month / 7:00pm-9:30pm / Earth Temple / 403

Oceanview Drive

A safe space for freedom of movement. Lead by Jessiquita

Madrid. Intro workshop at 7 p.m. (15$), ecstatic dance

party starts at 8 p.m. All ages; suggested donation 10$.

For more information contact Jessiquita at 250-617-5013

or jessiquitamadrid@gmail.com or earth-temple.square.

site ---- also check out their Yoga and after school

activities!

Haida Gwaii Coffeehouse Featuring: The

Pseudos - Fri, Sep 30

Rusty Mould And The Sugar Agates - Fri, Oct

28

6-9pm / Daajing Giids Community Hall / 134 Bay

Street

In person coffee houses are back!!! Come to the Community

Hall in Daajing Giids starting at 6 p.m., bring a

bowl, a spoon, and something to drink and share a meal

(provided by Gather in September) with fellow community

members and sign up for the Open Mic. Open Mic

starts at 7 p.m., followed by feature band, starting around

8:00 after an intermission. By Donation. For more information

contact Caroline Shooner at haidagwaiicoffeehouse@gmail.com

or haidagwaiicoffeehouse.com

Gurdeep Pandher – Dancing for Positivity

Sat, Sep 24 / 7-9pm / Community Hall / 134 Bay

Street

The Haida Gwaii Arts Council is proud to present

Gurdeep Pandher – dancing for positivity. Gurdeep

Pander dances and teaches Bhangra dancing, promoting

positivity and joy! $20 non members, $15 members and

$10 seniors and students. For more information contact

Marnie Younger at marnieyounger2@yahoo.ca or visit

Facebook: Haida Gwaii Arts Council or gurdeep.ca

K’il Kun / Sandspit

Strong Start Sandspit

Starting in September, every week day / 9am-12pm

Agnes L Mathers Elementary School / 406 Copper Bay

Strong Start is a free drop-in and play based program for

children and their parents/caregivers, ages 0-kindergarten.

It is part of SD 50's early childhood education. For more

information contact Claire Gauthier at (250) 637-5454 or

cgauthier@sd50.bc.ca or Facebook: ALM Strong Start

K’il Kun / Sandspit - cont.

Willow’s Golf: Friday Night Fourball &

Tournament

Fridays / 5-9pm / Willow's Golf Course and

Clubhouse Restaurant / 342 School Road

4 Ball Best Ball FUN tournament. $30 includes golf &

dinner. Mixed teams, including youth are encouraged!

Each player uses 2 drives. Closest to Pin, Closest to

Green in 2 etc. Come spend your Friday night with

friends, on the beautiful course by the sea. Don't have

friends to join your team? Let us know, we'll help

you with a team. Sept 11 / George Brown Memorial

Tournament. For more information contact Willow's

Golf Course on Facebook

VIRL Craft Night

Thursdays / 6:30-7:30pm / Vancouver Island

Regional Library / Seabreeze Plaza, Beach Rd

The Sandspit Branch continues to host craft night

every Thursday evening from 6:30-7:30pm. Bring a

craft project you’re working on and join a fun, social

crafting circle every week! Knitting, embroidery, crochet,

beading, painting, paper crafts, anything goes! Drop-ins

welcome. For more information Kelsey (250) 637-2247

or sp1@virl.bc.ca or virl.bc.ca/branches/sandspit

Your Communities, Your Councils

Village of Port Clements

1st & 3rd Monday of each month / 7pm / 36 Cedar

Avenue West

Regular Council meetings. For more information (250)

557-4295 or office@portclements.ca or portclements.ca

Daajing Giids

1st and 3rd Monday of the month / 7:30pm / 903 A

Oceanview Drive

Regular Council Meetings. For more information (250)

559-4765 or office@queencharlotte.ca, www.queencharlotte.ca

Masset

2nd and 4th Monday of each month / 7pm / 1686

Main Street

Regular Council Meetings. For more information (250)

626-3995 or vomadmin@mhtv.ca or massetbc.com

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CROSSWORD

ANSWER KEY

Helly Hansen Raingear Available

Thank you for

your support!

Owners

committed to bringing

HaidaWe’re

you better connectivity.

Gwaii

The Connected Coast has

successfully brought the subsea

fibre-optic cable across the

Hecate Strait and connected the

Landing Site in Tll.aal Tlell.

The first stage of construction in

Masset and Gaw Tlagée Old Massett

is now complete.You may have

already heard from our sign up reps

who are calling both residents and

businesses.

You can also sign up online at

www.citywest.ca/signup.

The construction crew will now move

south to HlGaagilda Skidegate!

We’re excited about these

achievements in your communities

and look forward to being able to

serve you soon with better Internet,

TV, and phone services.

Stay tuned for more information.

citywest.ca 1-800-442-8664

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