HGT Magazine #127 January/February 2024

WINTER WELLNESS
Staving off the Gloom
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
A Critical Local Need
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FAMILY AND CULTURE
The Best Medicine
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Affordable Housing
A Critical Local Need
24
Winter Wellness
Staving off the Gloom
28
‘Round and About
Laughter, Family and Culture –
The Best Medicine
Also In This Issue
Dear Huckleberry ................................... 6
A Naturalist’s Almanac ......................... 7
Swiilawiid .............................................. 10
Gwaii Animal Helpline ........................ 11
Haida Gwaii Local Foods Project ........ 12
Gwaii Trust ........................................... 14
Haida Gwaii Eats .................................. 18
All Things Music .................................. 20
Helping Hands ...................................... 23
On the Cover: Rennell Sound divers Alex Baylak (L)
and Olivia Armstrong | PC Tess Hedderich
Plus image: Kenneth Williams (L), Jana McLeod
and wee ones, Kwai McLeod-Miller (L) and Autumn
Richardson-McLeod
Puzzle Page ........................................... 29
Kids' Musings ....................................... 30
Science Corner ...................................... 31
Horoscope .............................................. 32
Classifieds .............................................. 33
Tide Tables ............................................. 42
Community Calendar ........................... 43
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Our Valued Contributors
Haida Gwaii
Trader Values
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.
HOMEGROWN
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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.
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
Jasmine Beachy is a wife and
proud mother of two active
boys. She is a local StrongStart
facilitator and has lived in Wáan
Kún Port Clements for 15 years.
jasmine970@hotmail.com
Monica Caulfield, a professional
astrologer since 2007, is passionate
about helping people develop tools
of awareness and purpose in life.
sageadvisor2u@gmail.com
Stu Crawford is an ecologist
who lives in Masset and enjoys
learning, eating things, and
exploring Haida Gwaii.
stu.crawford@gmail.com
Margo Hearne is a 46-year
Masset resident, naturalist and
writer. She uses her skills to build
things. hecatebird@gmail.com
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Shellene Patience
Owner
Editor in Chief
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Assistant Editor
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Dear Huckleberry, an observer
of human conduct and love
interactions, is passionate about
finding creative ways to navigate
love, friendships and familiar
relationships.
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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.
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Rosemary “Ro” Millham is
a retired university professor,
geologist, NASA scientist and
educator. She enjoys the peace,
beauty, people and nature of
Haida Gwaii and loves taking
her dog for walks on the beach.
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Letter From the Editor
Looking Forward, Looking Back
By Shellene Patience
Here we are, dear readers: a new year… whoo hoo! Yet another opportunity for
fresh beginnings. Yes, these are days just like any other days that roll along
in time, but there’s no denying that every new year feels, well, new. ‘Out
with the old, in with the new,’ as the saying goes. I think an upgrade
is in order. How about, ‘Learn from the old and steward the new’?
On December 6th 2023, the last of my grandparents, my beloved
maternal grandmother, passed away just a few months following
her one-hundred birthday. I was blessed to have the support
(thank you, háw’aa to my family, HGT Team and understanding
customers) to travel off-island and spend time with my grandma
during her last days. Although it was heartbreaking to say goodbye,
her transition was, for the most part, swift and smooth. She
lived a full life and family meant everything to her.
A profoundly valued chapter now closed, at the age of fifty-six,
I am for the first time in my life grand parentless. How blessed
I’ve been to have benefited from their wisdom, kinship, kindness
and so much love.
Born in the early 1900s, all of my grandparents were hard-working,
blue-collar survivors of two world wars and the same number
of global pandemics. For them, a successful life meant you owned a
roof over your head as well as having a bounty of homegrown, hunted,
harvested and preserved food in the pantry, enough to last through the
winter, and savings to retire on. If they were lucky, they might have enough
put away to do some globe-trotting. For fun, they gathered often with family,
friends and neighbours.
Today, many aspects of our “modern” world are coming full circle. Affordable
housing, whether you own it or not, and food security are back to being top
of mind. Travel is no longer a given and the banes of the virtual world are
making in-person interactions significantly resurgent.
May 2024 find rising numbers of humans listening attentively to the wise
whispers of their ancestors, healing with and stewarding nature, transcending
via art and music and elevating their spirits with deepened human connections.
This year is said to be the beginning of a game-changing and transformative
time in history. Rise up and unite, lightworkers – people who are dedicated
to spreading love, positivity and healing energy to the world. Everyone, join
in. Why, for goodness sake not?
Final moments,
Grandma and Shellene
One foot gently in front
of the other,
Shellene Patience
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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,
I recently started dating someone who lives far away.
We have a lot in common, both of us are in our 50s,
have grown kids, and we are both widowers. Our
relationship is new but exciting, however I know
nothing about what I am doing or how to keep
this relationship or move it forward. Any advice?
– Need to Know
Dear Need to Know, a new love is always a
beautiful opportunity to explore new parts of you
and take chances. Long distance relationships can
be scary and hard, but the secret is not to focus on
the “long distance” part of it all too much, instead
focus on what is going on when you are connecting.
Are you enjoying yourselves? Do you feel your emotional
needs are being met? Remember if the distance
is too much there are always planes to take and
moves to make, but that is only worth it if during
the time apart you both see the relationship growing.
It doesn’t matter where on this planet you are.
As long as you have the same goals, looking at the
same future and taking steps in that direction, you
are already moving forward.
Dear Huckleberry,
What advice could you give to a teenager going
through her very first heartbreak? My daughter
won’t listen to me, since when her dad and I got
divorced I couldn’t handle it well, so I’m hoping at
least she can hear your advice on how to get over it
and move on. – Anxious Parent
Dear Anxious Parent, we all cope differently
with heartache. Your daughter may not have agreed
with the way you did your divorce, but it was the
way you knew how and as you move forward you
will see that you handled it the way you needed to.
Now when it comes to giving advice to a teenager I
will tell you, don’t take it personally, one of the key
characteristics of puberty is the search for independence
both physically and mentally.
She will do what she thinks is best and all you can
do to help is show her a better way by example.
Dear Huckleberry,
I know this guy, he is really good guy and a great
friend, but sometimes he can be a bit rude or out of
place. I think he means well most of the time, but
he can make people around him uncomfortable. I
tried distancing myself, but it felt wrong because he
doesn’t even think when he does it, so I don’t know
how to handle situations around him and I would
appreciate any advice. - Perplexed
We think we choose our friends, dearest Perplexed,
but honestly, I think people come into our lives
because they have something to teach us or learn
from us. And in between we either learn to love them
or dislike them. This guy, you love. Maybe he is in
your life to show you that some people are raised
differently, that sometimes someone’s intentions are
just as important as their actions, or that everyone
has room to improve and may need guidance.
And maybe you are in his life to give guidance, or
just accept him as he is.
Have a letter you would like to submit for consideration? Email dearhuckleberry.hgt@gmail.com or send via mail
to Dear Huckleberry c/o Haida Gwaii Trader, PO Box 313, Port Clements, BC V0T 1R0. Do explain your full
situation - unlimited text – but also include a 100-word maximum overview question. If your submission is chosen,
only the overview question will be published.
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A Naturalist’s Almanac
Evening Shadows – The Stirrings of Winter
Article and photos by Margo Hearne
Autumn slipped slowly into Haida
Gwaii this year; golden leaves
remained where they had fallen for
a few weeks before the southeasters
swept them away. Winter birds are
back and the wind is rising. El Nino is
expected to bring mild, wet weather.
Rain is so much softer in a mild winter
and birds are happier.
Dabbling ducks swim across Delkatla
Wildlife Sanctuary, the Yakoun Estuary,
Bearskin Bay, Shingle Bay and
other coastal wetlands. Those little
diving ducks the Buffleheads have
returned and a Peregrine Falcon calls
from the high trees. A Sharp-shinned
Hawk chases the jays. Things are back
to normal, as in Shakespeare’s Macbeth:
“light thickens and the crow
makes wing to the rooky wood”
Despite the early nightfall, dogs still
have to be walked before bedtime. It’s
a good excuse to see if there’s any evening
activity. Around 9 pm recently
a flock of swans flew overhead; their
lonely trumpet call echoed over the
town as they came in low and might
have landed in the sanctuary. Otters
splash in the dark water beneath the
bridge. Our small terrier cross Fintan
has a big ego and small brain and will
attack anything. He has to be kept on
a short leash when crossing the bridge
and when near the trails that lead
from the forest to the water. The trails
are made by otters or raccoons and
either animal would make short work
of him. It’s a risky business walking
a small dog when otters are around;
on two occasions this fall dogs were
attacked as they romped innocently
near the water. The otters have killed
more than one small pooch over time.
One mid-winter night when out with
doggy Fergus a Peregrine Falcon
downed a Mallard and landed with
it under the streetlights.
One can hear the
owls call about
every mile or so.
On quiet moonlit nights the tiny
Saw-whet Owl often calls across
Masset Inlet. The still water reflects
the sound for quite a distance. They
also call behind the villages; when
out for an evening walk one can hear
the owls call about every mile or so.
There are more Saw-whet Owls here
than we realize; at least five called
to one another along a trail through
the trees during an evening survey.
They don’t exactly ‘sing’ like a robin
but call a quick ‘tik-tik-tik-tik-tik’ on
the same pitch - a bit like a dripping
tap. These little owls occur throughout
North America; here they feed
on seaweed racks on the beach at
night and - spookily, silently - fly
off if approached. They will also
eat poisoned rats and die. The little
night-birds are too precious to suffer
like this. And so to Milton’s ‘Paradise
Lost’. That gloomy English poet
described the night as being ‘Mongst
horrid shapes, and shrieks, and sights
unholy/from out some uncouth cell/
where brooding Darkness spreads
his jealous wings/and the night-raven
sings. He should have gone out
more. The ‘shapes and shrieks and
sights unholy’ were probably nothing
more than foxes or badgers and
the night-raven a Tawny Owl that
called from a nearby copse. Despite
the shivery sounds the night is not
to be feared.
Buffleheads
Otters in
Delkatla Wildlife Sanctuary
Saw-whet owl in
Centennial Park, Port Clements
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Affordable Housing
A Critical Local Need
Article and photos by Lin Armstrong
We know Canada is not exempt from
the world-wide housing crisis. And
housing availability is also a major
issue on these islands. Fortunately,
the Daajing Giids Heritage Housing
Society (DGHHS) and the Daajing
Giids Housing Development Society
(DGHDS) continue to take steps to try
to mitigate the shortage of dwellings.
DGHSS was incorporated in 1982 to
provide affordable housing options.
To that end, they operate a ten-unit
apartment building for seniors and
people with disabilities called Heritage
House, a four-unit apartment
building called Cedar Place and a
19-unit supportive housing building
called Kal Naay Alder House. The latter
is owned by the province and operated
by the DGHHS under contract.
All three buildings are fully occupied
and all have waiting lists. Turn-over
is infrequent.
Martin Manor, the four-apartment
assisted-living building, is under the
auspices of the DGHDS. Qualifying
for Martin Manor requires an assessment
by the Home Care case manager
at Northern Health. An applicant has
to meet specific criteria in order to be
eligible. Here too, there is a waiting
list.
In 2018 the societies hired Co-Host, a
facilitator’s collective providing strategic
planning, with the objective of
assessing current housing needs and
supply and also to identify emerging
housing needs and the anticipated
affordable housing supply. Fully onethird
of the interviewees said their
Cedar Place
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housing situation was precarious.
Some responded they would have to
move as their accommodation was up
for sale and others said their rental
was going to be turned into an Airbnb.
Adding to the foreseeable shortage
were a number of local dwellings being
bought as holiday homes by people
who do not live on Haida Gwaii.
The big surprise was the number of
people already homeless in the community.
With the information provided by the
survey, a comprehensive funding proposal
was submitted to BC Housing
for intake into the Community Housing
Fund to build some more affordable
housing units. The new development
would be called Yew Wood Place
in Daajing Giids. The government has
yet to respond to the request.
The societies are only able to meet
your housing needs within their own
housing portfolio. If you are planning
to request accommodation from either
society, you need to add yourself
to a list. To be added to the DGHHS
or DGHDS lists, you can obtain an
application at dghousingsocieties.org
or email admin@dghousingsocieties.
org or you can request an application
from 778-260-4630, Monday to Friday,
nine to noon. The application must be
mailed to Box 84, Daajing Giids, V0T
1S0. For more information, access the
webpage noted above.
Heritage House
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Gwaii Animal Helpline
Supporting Lifelong Connections
Submitted by the Gwaii Animal Helpline Society
In 2021, several individuals who are
committed to improving the lives
of companion animals in Haida
Gwaii established the Gwaii Animal
Helpline Society. In 2022, the Society
gained charity status and established a
charitable fund under the Haida Gwaii
Community Foundation.
One of the most challenging situations
that some guardians encounter
is when life circumstances change and
they can no longer care for their companion
animal. We understand this is
an extremely stressful and emotional
situation. Our hope is that if you need
to surrender your animal, you can trust
us to match your companion to a new
loving home. Our preferred approach
is to provide support to current guardians
who are struggling to care for their
companion animal(s) to improve the
life of both guardian and companion
animal. Support comes in the form of
guidance, information sharing, referrals,
and/or special financial assistance
programs. If none of these options are
viable, adoption is the next best outcome
for companion animals who
cannot remain or be returned to their
original guardians.
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Tika is a very sweet 8-month-old kitten
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Playtime is a favourite interaction
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The lovely Mocha is a bit shy at
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Would one or both fine young ladies be a welcome addition to your family? If
so, complete a cat matching application on our website found under the “Programs
and Services” tab.
The Gwaii Animal Helpline Society (GAHS) is a BC registered charity
located in Haida Gwaii, which is the unceded territory of the Haida
Nation. We are solely volunteer run. Our primary mandate is to
support and encourage humane treatment of abandoned, surrendered,
injured, or neglected companion animals who need human
assistance. For more info, check out our website at www.gwaiianimalhelpline.com,
email gwaiianimalhelpline@gmail.com or message us
on Facebook/Gwaii Animal Helpline.
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HAIDA GWAII LOCAL
FOODS PROJECT
Food Security Champions – A Winning Food Drive
Article by Claude Adams
As the driving force behind the latest
annual Skidegate Cram the Cruiser
food drive, Michelle McDonald is
probably Haida Gwaii’s most strategic
shopper. Because every year, Michelle,
a Skidegate Band (SBC) councillor
widely known as Missy, is tasked with
raising thousands of dollars for the
campaign, and stretching each dollar
as far as it will go.
This past holiday season, Michelle
raised $15,100 for food that found
its way to the local food banks, two
schools, the Skidegate Daycare Program,
an adult day program and Kal
Naay Alder House, a supportive housing
facility in Daajing Giids, collectively
helping feed between 600 and
700 islanders over the holiday.
Cram the Cruiser Team: (L-R) Cst Logan Gunn, Cst Stephen Adams, PSE Bev
Yovanovich, SBC Councillor Missy McDonald, Haico Reps Tisha Hill and Jeff Mosher,
Cpl Jeff Lance, Fishery office Steve Lawrence and Chase Edwards and Cst Derek Murray.
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their children so we made sure they
got exactly what they wanted: cheeses
and meat and fruit for the kids. The
dinner but no lunches so we gave them
stews and chilis and the like, anything
that they could heat up in their micro-
Michelle headed a Cram the Cruiser
team that included the Skidegate
Co-op, the local RCMP, Department of
Fisheries and Oceans, the local Con-
HAIDA GWAII LOCAL
same way with the Food Bank . . . okay waves. . . the high schools wanted a
servation officer and the Skidegate let’s fill your freezer full of meat, deer full turkey dinner for everybody, so
Band. Bev Yovanovich, detachment
FOODS
and halibut, everything
PROJECT
they need, as we provided everything including the
clerk of the Daajing Giids RCMP, was much as possible local (food).” drinks.”
a key member of the team that helped
“We loaded Alder House with lunch In the end, this impressively bountiful
deliver the food and organize related
stuff because they get breakfast and food drive not only feeds the hungry
events.
but also fosters a spirit of generosity,
Haida Gwaii Farmers’ Markets 2022
“Our objective,” Michelle says, “is to
says Michelle, who is also a director of
make sure all meal programs are full Okay, let’s fill the Food Bank. “I’ve seen us go from
of food, healthy food, and to make
your freezer full
50 people to up to 100 and something,
sure A farmer’s it impacts market as is many more people than just as a possible
share from some any relaxing demographic, time with friends whether and neighbours, of to meat. savor some . local . . culture, and to out contribute for a short to the time, community’s they came economy. back
cornucopia local food, plants, artisan handicrafts and other people bounty. who It’s have also been an occasion down and to
it’s And a small you might infant even all get the to enjoy way a to hot an meal! Haida Gwaii has four such markets, three on and Graham gave Island, me a and cash one donation, Moresby and
Elder.”
Island, so most of us are only – minutes Michelle away from an enriching weekly said experience. thank you for helping them get
through a tough time.”
The secret is creative fund-raising that “Missy” McDonald
begins in the Masset summer, Market- reaching Make it! out
Bake it! Grow it!
Daajing Giids Queen Charlotte Farmers’ Market
to off-island contributors—mostly
Date/Time: Fridays, 11am-2pm, year-round
Date/Time: Saturdays, 11am—2pm, year-round
mainland companies Location: that Across do business from the HG Co-op, 1575 Main
(with a short break around Christmas/January).
every year with Street the SBC. in Masset. In large part,
Location: Gather, 223 Oceanview Drive, Daajing
says Michelle, they prefer to remain
Giids.
anonymous. What we offer: Locally “I plan grown everything. and prepared The foods including vegetables,
greens and
contributors know
microgreens,
they will
eggs,
get a
preserves,
letter
from me by the summertime, then
ferments, baked What we offer: You’ll find delicious baked treats of all kinds,
goods and treats, plant starts and seedlings, cut flowers, mushrooms
and berries are available in season. Locally handcrafted rooms, locally harvested kelp products, and more!
locally grown fresh produce, gorgeous flowers, foraged mush-
I tell them I need to start shopping at
items include soap and body products, jewellery, pottery, and
sales in the fall, so they know what my
knitted, painted, felted and beach-combed treasures and more! Contact: Heidi Archer, Market Manager / queencharlottemarket@gmail.com
/ Instagram: @qc_market / Facebook: @
final
Delicious
dollar
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figure
lunches
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are a new regular feature at the market.
Only three contributors are based
QueenCharlotteFarmersMarket
on Contact: Haida Natalie Gwaii: Affolter Guppy’s / 250-626-9181 Trucking / massetmarket@gmail.
Co, com which is Michelle’s family busi-
Moresby Artisan Market (K’il Kun Sandspit)
ness, HaiCo (The Haida Enterprise
Date/Time: Sundays, 11am-1pm, starting Sunday,
June 12, 2022, through mid-September
Co.), and the social Tll.aal assistance Tlell Farmers’ depart-
Market
ment of the Skidegate Date/Time: Band Sundays, Council. 11am—2pm, starting June
Location: In front of ALM Elementary School,
She doesn’t solicit 5, 2022, island until the companies last week of October.
406 Copper Bay Road
“because I didn’t Location: want to Highway tax communities
the Tlell here Fire when Hall. Look they for are the hurting.” giant carrot!
What we offer: Baked goods, occasional fresh produce, art by
16, behind and to the left of
local kids, pottery, handmade sea salt and soaps, sewing, photography
and more!
With What we donations offer: Spring in greens, hand, hot she lunch does items, farm fresh eggs,
bulk baked food goods, buying, jams and looking jellies, canning, for sales sourdough bread, kombucha,
stocking strawberry, up on raspberry, items with rhubarb a long and currant seedlings and Contact: Kelsey Kricheldorf / moresbymarket@gmail.com /
and
shelf much life. more! She also works to fill specific
Facebook: @MoresbyMarket
needs. “At the (Skidegate) Daycare, a
lot Contact: of the Marylynn parents don’t Hunt have / 250-559-8282 enough / stmarysspring@
money gmail.com to / send Facebook: healthy Tlell snacks Farmers with Market Food security champs, Bev Yovanovich (L) and Missy McDonald
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What is the Haida Gwaii Community Foundation?
The Haida Gwaii Community Foundation (HGCF) was
established by the Gwaii Trust Society in the fall of 2016
as an opportunity to receive funds and issue tax receipts
to donors.
There are three funds currently accepting donations:
Carl Hart Legacy Fund
Launched in 2016, the Carl Hart Legacy Fund is building
an endowment to support youth-oriented programs at
Rediscovery T’aalan Stl’ang in perpetuity. Rediscovery
gives young people on Haida Gwaii a chance to reconnect
with the land, their culture and their communities.
Gwaii Trust has agreed to match the first $250,000 in
donations.
Gwaii Animal Helpline Fund
The Gwaii Animal Helpline Fund was launched in
November, 2023. Donations support the well-being of
companion animals on Haida Gwaii on a long-term
basis. Gwaii Trust has agreed to match the first $50,000
in donations.
Welcome Our New Chief Operations Officer
Hello, my name is Latasha Williams. My Haida name is Chaaw Salee Jaadaas (Beach
Girl), given to me by the late Naanii Mary Swanson. I am from the Sangalth Sdast’a.aas
Eagle Clan. I was born and raised here on Haida Gwaii. I reside in Masset with my husband,
our three sons, two dogs, and two kittens. I am very privileged to be able to raise
my family in their culture, surrounded by friends, family, and the beaches.
My goal is to continue
with the
work of enhancing
the quality of life
in all communities
on Haida Gwaii.
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I left for Victoria, BC at the age of 17 to pursue my post-secondary
dreams of getting educated so I could return home
to make a positive impact. I completed areas in: Exercise and
Wellness, Indigenous Family Support, Indigenous Studies,
and Sport Management.
Shortly after moving back home in 2014, I started working
at the Youth Centre, under the Old Massett Health Centre/
Niislaa Naay Healing House Society. After almost a decade of
connecting with families, hosting community events, and helping to eliminate barriers
within our community, I felt ready to bring my passions to a grander platform.
General Fund
Donations made to the General Fund are unrestricted
and used at the discretion of the Board of Directors to
meet future priorities and ever-changing needs in our
community. Past donations have gone to support medical
travel for Haida Gwaii residents through Hope Air.
In addition, the Foundation houses the Green Shield
Canada Community Impact Fund. Launched in 2022,
the fund invests in local organizations dedicated to
improving oral and mental health on Haida Gwaii. This
includes an investment of $290,000 for flow-through
granting over two years (2022-2024), as well as a permanent
endowment of $200,000.
Are you interested in establishing a new fund with the
Haida Gwaii Community Foundation? Visit our website
at gwaiitrust.com/about/hgcf for more information,
or contact Carla Lutner at carla.lutner@gwaiitrust.com /
250 559 5807.
It is an honour to be the new Chief Operations Officer at the Gwaii Trust Society. Their values align perfectly with
mine, both personally and professionally. My goal is to continue with the work of enhancing the quality of life in all
communities on Haida Gwaii.

Haawa, Haw’aa, Thank You!
In less than two weeks you helped raise over $25,000 for the
Gwaii Animal Helpline Fund!
But wait, it’s not over! Donate now and we’ll
continue to match your donations, up to a total
of $50,000.
gwaiitrust.com/about/hgcf
2024 Grant Updates
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Youth Grant
Youth Centred Communities
Major Contributions
Food Sovereignty
Arts Grant*
Community Innovation
OPEN CALL
Continuing Education
Travel Assistance Grant
Community Events
Winter Holiday
Feb 1, Oct 1 by 11:59pm
April 1 by 11:59pm
March 1 by 11:59pm
March 1 by 11:59pm
June 1, Oct 1 by 11:59pm
Feb 1, April 1, June 1, Sept 1, Nov 1, by 11:59pm
Applications accepted throughout the year
Applications accepted throughout the year
Applications accepted throughout the year until Dec 1 by 11:59pm
Applications accepted throughout the year until Dec 1 by 11:59pm
For more information or to apply for funding, contact our office or visit www.gwaiitrust.com/grants
*deadline subject to change
MAJOR CONTRIBUTIONS GRANT
The Major Contributions Grant is designed to support larger projects in community infrastructure and planning. Our
goal is to help build safer, healthier, and more attractive communities. Major Contributions is designed to help enhance
the lives of all islanders and make our island a more desirable place to live, work, play and visit. The maximum
application amount has been updated to $200,000 for 2024.
REPORTING PROCESS
In 2024, individuals or organizations with overdue grant reporting, where an extension has not been approved, will
need to finalize their reporting before they can apply for a new grant.
UPCOMING GRANT DEADLINES
Travel Assistance & Continuing Education: Open throughout the year, visit gwaiitrust.com for details
Youth Grant: Feb 1 by 11:59pm
Community Innovation: Feburary 1 by 11:59pm
Major Contributions: March 1 by 11:59pm
Food Sovereignty: March 1 by 11:59pm
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HAIDA HOUSE
HAPPENINGS
Article and photos submitted by Haida House at Tll.aal
The Xaayda Gud Ad Is Naay conference room at
the Haida House has been host to many on-island
meetings, retreats, and functions over the
years. It also brings large groups of off-islanders
for conferences and events being that Haida
Gwaii has so much to offer in terms of culture,
science, wellness, you name it.
The large windows filtering in natural light, offering
panoramic views of the lush surroundings,
creates an inspiring atmosphere. A serene setting
guaranteed to generate creative thoughts,
offer the perfect backdrop for meditative moments,
and is a quiet, soothing, calming space to
retreat.
This beautiful, flexible space can accommodate
up to 35 people seated and is spacious enough
to use for practising yoga or hosting a masterclass
and workshop. Being centrally located, it is
the ideal place to gather individuals from either
end of the island and provides an opportunity
for a mini, on-island getaway for your attendees
if they desire to stay in the lodge or longhouse
While the conference room is available yearround,
the best time to book the space is in
the off-season, over the late fall to early spring
months. During this time, the guest-free lodge
has plenty of areas available for breakout sessions
or conference amenities. Use the private
bar room to do the critical thinking; escape to
the riverbanks or orchard for a fun teambuilding
exercise; head to the back courtyard for a
stretch in the afternoon sun; turn two of the
lodge rooms into massage therapy treatment
spaces for your attendees, like other retreats
have done in the past.
No need to fret about food either as we can
accommodate buffet-style meals, grazing tables
for snacking, and all the coffee and tea
services necessary to keep your audiences alert
and engaged. We are open for bookings now.
Contact the team at the Haida House via email:
info@haidahouse.com or phone the local number
250.557.4600 to host your next event in our
Xaayda Gud Ad Is Naay conference room.
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Haida Gwaii Eats
Belly-Warming Carrot Soup
Article and photos by Jamie McDonald
One local produce that is available year-round (thanks to the Mennonites on-island) is carrots! If you went to the
grocery store and came home with a beautiful bunch of carrots, then this soup recipe is for you. It is easy to make
and great for warming up on cold winter nights. Its delicious creamy texture will please everybody’s palate!
Ingredients
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)
3 garlic cloves, smashed
1 pound carrots, roughly chopped
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger*
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
3 cups vegetable or chicken broth
freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
1 teaspoon maple syrup, optional
½ cup coconut milk, optional
Tip for peeling fresh ginger: I always keep fresh ginger in my freezer and use
the back of a spoon to scrape off the peel – it discards less of the ginger than
peeling with a knife and is easy!
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Instructions
1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions, salt
and pepper and cook until softened, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes.
Add the smashed garlic cloves (they’ll get blended later) and carrots
and cook 8 minutes more, stirring occasionally.
2. Stir in the ginger, apple cider vinegar, and broth. Bring to a boil, then
reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
3. Let cool slightly and transfer to a blender or use an immersion blender.
Blend until smooth. If your soup is too thick, add a little water or coconut
milk. If you would like your soup a little sweeter, add the maple syrup.
4. Serve with a drizzle of coconut milk, if desired.
Enjoy this great soup with some freshly baked biscuits or fried bread!

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All Things Music
By Jamie McDonald
Möbius
Saltation is the debut album from
Haida Gwaii-based alternative rock
trio Möbius. Touching on sounds
from grunge, prog and classic rock,
the album explores both the beauty
and darkness of modern human
growth. It examines how we evolve,
and how increasingly complex systems
hinder our ability to control
our own trajectory. Through a combination
of expansive soundscapes,
punchy rhythms, and driving jams,
songs touch on themes of environmentalism,
industrialization, and
existentialism.
The majority of the songs were written
and developed in the early phase
of the pandemic, but the album was
recorded from late 2021 to mid-2023.
All recording, editing, mixing and
mastering was done locally on Haida
Gwaii. Listeners will notice the opening
and closing tracks in Saltation
share a motif, interpreted in different
ways. We can be one of the many particles
carried as the surface beneath
us changes shape, or we can leverage
this chaos, finding novel avenues to
adapt and find balance. The album
is available on all music streaming
services (Spotify, Apple Music, etc.),
and available for digital purchase on
Bandcamp. CDs are also available,
currently stocked at Funk It and
Which 3rd Ave Bookstore in Daajing
Giids. If you’d like to have a CD sent
to you, reach out to the band on Facebook
or Instagram @musicofmobius
- support local music! The lead single
from the album Run was released
December 1, with an accompanying
music video produced by local film
maker Josiah Fennell. Check it out on
the Möbius YouTube channel!
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Möbius
PC Josiah Fennell
Stills from the Run music video

Minstrel
Cramps
Years in the making, the Minstrel
Cramps’ first album oscillates in tone
from somber reflection to manic calls
to action. Teeth is studded with songs
that embrace the strange and absurd
nuances that make us human. Ranging
from bluesy pagan funk to wild
guttural grunge, potent lyrics question
the current state of our world and
dredge answers from within and without:
through finding solace in nature,
dismantling systems of oppression,
challenging gender and sexual norms,
and finding joy in the murkiest mires.
The new album is available for listening
or downloading on Bandcamp.
Carsen Gray
Carsen was approached by Christopher
Auchter to sing a song in his
The Minstrel Cramps
new feature-length documentary The
Stand. “He felt I was the right person
to sing a song for a particular scene,“
says Carsen. “I was SO excited and
grateful that Chris wanted to have me
sing on his film for such a powerful
scene.” Christopher has also written
and directed the short films The
Mountain of SGaana and Now is the
Time, both available for free streaming
on the platform nfb.ca. Keep
posted for the release of his new film
The Stand in 2024.
Haida Gwaii
Coffeehouse
Join us for the monthly coffeehouse
in Daajing Giids, at the Community
Hall. Doors open at 6:30pm for
a simple community dinner (please
bring your bowl, spoon and mug)
and sign-up for the open mic. Music
starts around 7:30 pm with pen mic,
followed by our feature performer.
Carsen Gray in
recording studio
All this goodness by donation, in cash
or in kind! We are super grateful for
volunteers willing to pitch in. If you
would like to help, please contact us
(haidagwaiicoffeehouse@gmail.com).
January 26th will feature Kayla, a local
non-binary singer/songwriter brought
to you live in the dead of winter to
channel your vitamin D-deficient
lamentations and perhaps rejoice in
the absurdity of being anything at all.
Will spring come after all? Tune in to
find out. Special guest: selected works
from Hibby Gren’s Poems; February
23rd will feature Möbius.
Choir
The Choir will start up again for the
south end, on January 23rd, rehearsing
every Tuesday in the United
Church 183 3rd Ave, HlGaagilda
Skidegate, from 7-9 pm. New voices
are always welcome. Email gord63@
haidagwaii.net for details.
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New Chapter in Silviculture – A Vision for Change
In the lush landscapes of Haida
Gwaii, a small crew from Gaw Tlagée
Old Massett is rewriting the script
on silviculture. Instead of planting
trees or setting up protectors, the Gaw
Tlagée crew is engaged with Taan Forest
in stand management work along
the forested areas of the Maaman
Gándlee Mamin River, Blackwater
and Ghost Rivers – a departure from
conventional silviculture practices.
Taan Forest prides itself on exceeding
standard environmental and silviculture
obligations and is aiming
to restore and rehabilitate old harvest
areas. The Gaw Tlagée crew is
working within some of the 110,000
hectares of forest within Taan tenures
now in protection. Once targeted
for their old-growth, forests along
streams were indiscriminately logged
30 to 80 years ago. Today our Gaw
Tlagée crew works to restore ecological
representation and wildlife habitat
in areas where old growth trees
should never have been harvested.
To achieve this, the Gaw Tlagée crew
is employing a unique method of girdling
excess trees to create habitat,
but more importantly making space
to facilitate faster growth and create
larger trees in a shorter time frame
than is occurring naturally. Girdling
select trees involves removing a ring
of bark around the base that slowly
kills the tree, leaving an ecologically
valuable snag for habitat. Remaining
live trees, approximately 600
per hectare, can then grow faster,
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Article and image submitted by Taan Forest
providing increased carbon sequestration,
larger rooting systems and
larger branches for additional wildlife
habitat. This year the crew is working
on 180 hectares of treatment along
Ghost Creek, Blackwater Creek and
the Maaman Gándlee.
The Gaw Tlagée crew, comprised of
experienced and new hires, has played
a pivotal role since its inception in
2019. Over 500 hectares have been
treated so far. Once led and supervised
by a third-party environmental
contractor, we are now looking to
scale down this support as the Gaw
Tlagée crew members have received
enough training during their employment.
This is a positive example of
how Taan Forest is investing in our
employee/contractor’s skillset, fostering
long-term careers and actively
contributing to the sustainability of
the program. Taan Forest’s dedication
to restoration aligns with our commitment
to expand opportunities in
the North, creating a lasting impact
on both individuals and the Gaw
Tlagée community. Looking ahead,
there are plans to expand the project
to multiple crews, additional training
and treatment of more areas annually
fostering growth and continuity
in the initiative. The Gaw Tlagée
crew’s efforts aim to give the stands
old growth characteristics, ultimately
shaping a greener and more sustainable
future for the region.
Girdling a tree
The restoration work has been supported
through grant funding. However,
the short-term nature of funding
and sporadic funding availability
unfortunately means that we are not
able to offer long-term contracts.
Behind the scenes at Taan Forest we
are working to find long term funding
options.
As the Gaw Tlagée crew continues its
work, Taan Forest is planning additional
treatment areas and applying
for additional funding. In 2024, treatment
will focus on creating more taan
bear dens, raptor fly zones and corridors,
and diverse habitats.
The journey is ongoing, and as March
2024 approaches, the Gaw Tlagée
crew and Taan Forest stand ready to
usher in a new era of silviculture. To
find out more, join us for our Xaayda
Haida public information sessions
planned for March 2024. Details can
be found on our website and social
media.

Helping Hands
A Boon in Bereavement
By Lin Armstrong
One of the Islands’ most unique nonprofit
organizations is the Haida Gwaii
Funeral Services Society (HGFSS),
which since 2018 has offered what
the name suggests – timely assistance
to the families in which a loved one
has died.
Based on the protocols developed
specifically for these islands, members
of the society are available to help with
all that is needed in the event of a death.
This includes guiding people through
the bureaucratic paperwork required
by the government, arranging for a
casket to be built, help in obtaining a
plot in a cemetery and planning the
funeral service. (With respect, Haida
burial practices are sacred and not
discussed in this article.)
One should not
profit from the
deceased.
- HGFSS motto
The motto of the HGFSS, and the
society’s underlying principle, is
Non morales ad lucre mortise, Latin
for “One should not profit from the
deceased.” Annual donations from
the Daajing Giids Thrift Shop Society
and the Hospital Days Foundation
cover operating costs. The Gwaii
Trust has donated money to house the
hearse and other equipment needed,
Casket wood donated by Taan Forest
Photo by Matt Pierce
including a second donation of wood
from Taan Forest for casket kits.
In 2019 Solicitor General Hon. Mike
Farnworth changed the regulations
governing funerals that allowed
exemptions for all northern remote
areas, including those communities
that are situated more than 200 km
from the nearest funeral home. George
Westwood and Matt Pierce became
license-exempt funeral directors and
recently, three people came forward
to train as community undertakers.
After their training, Shanti Thurber,
Ross Plourde and Kayla MacDermid
will be able to continue offering the
undertaking services of the society
to the communities of Haida Gwaii.
George Westwood has over thirty
years of experience helping bereaved
families. In a recent conversation, he
offered this advice for what to say to
someone who has just suffered the
loss of a loved one. Simply, “What
can I do for you?” Sometimes the help
can be as elementary as a cup of tea
and the willingness to just sit down
and listen.
His parting words might be: “We are
there for you. Be there for each other.”
To learn more about the services the
HGFSS offers, you can refer to the
Haida Gwaii Trader website/Ezine
tab. We have published three articles
thus far on Haida Gwaii deathcare:
Issue 86/MarApril 2017, Issue 91/Jan-
Feb 2018 and Issue 101/SeptOct 2019.
Matt Pierce can be reached at 250 559
8686.
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Winter Wellness
Staving Off the Gloom
By Jamie McDonald
Now that the holidays have passed and decorations are packed away, winter’s darkness can feel less dreamy and
more dreadful…but it doesn’t have to be! The darkness of this time of year offers its own gifts and magic if we take
the time to discover them. I asked community members what they do in the winter months to stay healthy, enjoy
the outdoors and ward off seasonal depression... hopefully, you can find inspiration in some of their answers!
Alison Keery dancing
PC | Zachary Cardwell
Jamie Mcdonald paddleboarding in Kagan Bay
Jamie McDonald, Daajing Giids
I like to put my wetsuit on and take my paddle board
out in Kagan Bay!
Reine Pineault, Daajing Giids
Stay active, weather permitting visit all the communities,
walk the beaches, attend functions that are
being organized in all the communities if you can
just get out of the house.
Alison Keery, Masset
For me, dancing is always a way to ward off darkness.
It is the best way for my body to drop into the
present moment. And dancing in collaboration with
others fills my cup up more than anything else! The
non-verbal connections through resonance of beings
during a creative process is the most magical way to
find community and heal. The sense of belonging
and working towards a shared goal that is rooted in
play is where I have built so many strong and lifelong
friendships.
Mark Baggaley, Daajing Giids
Music and art…
Fran Fowler, Daajing Giids
Pickleball, Geocaching.
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Locally grown herbs make a
great bouquet, GiO Cojocaru,
Dragonfly Garden
PC | Zachary Cardwell
Pam Greenstock,
‘Wáan Kún Port Clements
Winter blooms!
Forester, a happy dog with Jorg Schermer, resident of Tll.aal Tlell
Sarah Conners, Tll.aal Tlell
Walking dogs.
Mikko Jones (L) and
brother Kane
Tll.aal Tlell beach
Cheryl Bennett, ‘Wáan Kún Port Clements
Beach walks, whatever the weather; when it’s wet and windy, no one
else is there!!
Jay Jones, HlGaagilda
Skidegate
When the weather is decent,
getting out on the boat with my
boys. Working the crab traps,
fishing or just exploring. Great
for the mental health and also
teaches the kids some real-life
skills.
Erica Rae Reid, Daajing Giids
Rest, prepping the garden for next season, gym, cold water dips, community events to stay connected, a protein
rich diet, vitamin D, intramural sports & above all GOOD RAIN GEAR to just get outside as much as one is
able to. And of course, ice cream. .... and how could I forget, a good wetsuit doesn’t hurt either!
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Jen Rutt, Daajing Giids
I force myself off the couch from in front of the fire
to the myriad of wonderful, fun, heartwarming,
artistic local events we have through the winter. My
personal favourite is the Daajing Giids Coffee House
with open mic and music. It helps me connect with
friends, fight the darkness and live a little life.
Ava-Beth Williams, HlGaagilda
Skidegate
When I was a kid and if there was no snow on the
ground some cousins, my sisters and I would swim
in ditches or play man hunt.
Brie Altrogge, Masset
Go to the gym and get regular
exercise, eat healthy, say no to
extra obligations, make art, find
one regular weekly activity that
involves mild but not onerous
socializing, and do a bedtime
meditation that helps with falling
asleep so as to get good regular
sleep.
Carlos Herrera,
‘Wáan Kún Port Clements
Practicing tattooing.
Rennell Sound
Harmonie Rose,
‘Wáan Kún Port Clements
Winter camping; I hike mountains,
snowboard and kayak
places....
P Jean Oliver, Victoria
This winter, plans are shaping up for a big painting trip to
Haida Gwaii next summer. Usually I get through waiting for
the winter solstice, and the light coming back, and thinking
of my garden, dreaming of seedlings in pots.
Painting by P Jean Oliver
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Meadow Rue
Chris Ashurst (and friends) surfing
Scout & Chris Ashurst, Masset
Surfing.
South Beach (between Sangan
& Agate Beach)
Larissa Dombrowski,
Masset
Beach walks galore or a little
paddleboarding.
Alex Baylak (L), Olivia Armstrong and Tess Hedderich
Tess Hedderich, ‘Wáan Kún Port Clements
Scuba dive with Sedna Exploration Haida Gwaii - will keep the mind fresh,
the soul young and the body active! This was Rennell Sound after the
first snow fall. Camp and dive - anytime of the year!!
Coho fishing on Copper River
James Lattimer,
K’il Kun Sandspit
Walk the rivers and do some
fishing.
Tasharra Moore,
K’il Kun Sandspit
I really enjoy the stargazing
during the winter. Storm watching,
going to the gym, getting
plenty of sleep and creating art
is often how I occupy the wondrous
and dreary winter months.
Jared Vandenberg,
‘Wáan Kún Port Clements
Yellow sunglasses, cold water
swimming, vitamin D, healthy/
whole food, no seed oils if possible,
no refined carbohydrates/
sugar, don’t look at your cell
phone too often lol.
Lance Reid, Daajing
Giids
Northern Lights, star gazing
and storm watching.
Tina Hamlin, used to live in Daajing Giids
When we lived up there, Dave would kayak surf at Rennell and we
would ocean kayak in Kagan Bay and beyond. And of course, a dog
walk in the woods every day no matter if it was raining. And also yoga
and a sound bath at Earth Temple was wonderful too.
Thank you, háw’aa/haawa everyone for sharing some of your way cool ways to stave off winter gloom!
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‘Round and About
Laughter, Family and Culture – The Best Medicine
Article and photo by Jana McLeod
Dealing with the island medical system
right now, for me, is like being in
a dinghy surrounded by sharks. I love
the staff here and have had some great
experiences. But navigating the red
tape, staff shortages, and long delays
will get tiring for the best of us.
I’ve lost patience a few times to be
honest. I’ve had to source out some
remedies that came organically in
my life. I remember when my mom
was coming to see me after I ended
up in the hospital in Vancouver. She
was delayed one day and I seriously
thought I would die of a broken heart.
When she finally came, she shared
the story of her adventurous journey.
She was waiting patiently for the staff
to direct her to me when a couple of
nurses started asking her questions.
They asked if she was tired, my mom
said of course, and they tried to admit
her! She said she was so tempted. A
busy mom of six, she said she needed
the rest! She made me laugh and feel
relieved all at the same time.
Moms are medicine, this I know for
sure. Make sure you always let your
mom know how important she is.
I almost lost my daughter a few years
back. I got there and brought a sea
glass that I had smudged. I put it on
her belly and started talking about her
grandmother’s role in her creation. I
also told her about her ancestors who
were always with her. I shared how I
saw the canoes full of her family gathered
to help her fight. The busy ward
was so quiet as I kept telling her stories.
She was so much stronger even
in one day. Culture is medicine. Sing
your songs and speak your language,
it’s so healing. Decolonize when you
can, share your stories until they don’t
hurt anymore.
Moms are
medicine.
Another one of my kids had a lengthy,
very difficult hospitalization. The only
thing that would make her painful
medications tolerable was watching
one of her niece’s videos where she
was laughing and being silly. A hug
from another niece made her feel instantly
so much better. Children and
grandbabies are medicine! They make
my life!!
When my babies were growing up it
was a crazy household. One thing I
always did for myself was bath time.
One time I locked the door and sank
down past my ears into the bathwater.
AHHH I was thinking. Then I felt a
presence, I opened my eyes and there
was my son’ s face, only inches away
from mine. After almost inhaling a
gallon of water I got up. He looked
right into my eyes and said, “Hey
mom, do that trick where you get up
and all the water disappears.”
Laughter is medicine. I have a knack
for tackling trauma with humor.
Without it I would be lost. Do what
works for you to get you through what
you have to face. Be gentle with yourself
always.
Jana McLeod (second from left), daughters Michelle (l), Trish,
son Joshua, his wife Rachael, son Richard, and grandbabies.
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Puzzle Page
Lovin’ the New Year
By Terri-Lynne Penner
Across
1 A game often played as couples gather where winning sets of tiles
are collected.
5 Bivalve mollusks, a popular tummy warming, chowder
ingredient.
8 The cold months make the temperature a little___ outside.
9 Chilled and slippery, like a January sidewalk.
10 Protect yourself in all matters of love or this plural bacterium
might get you.
12 Salad fit for an emperor, perfect side dish for a romantic dinner.
14 Sprightly and mischievous, embodying one’s inner magic.
16 Sailing is so romantic – this triangular sail sets ahead of the
foremast (two words).
17 Bears will soon begin to stir from their winter ___.
19 Too ensure you can see your loved ones clearly it helps to do an
occasional eye ___.
20 A winter’s read: All the Pretty Horses by Cormac ___.
21 A fun and delicious meal to share with one another - often
includes nori seaweed.
Down
1 Classic and fun movie to snuggle and watch again and
again: ___in Black.
2 We commonly wish each other these at the beginning of
each year (three words).
3 Happy times result when no rent is ___.
4 Grammar lesson: word that is derived from a verb but acts
as a noun.
5 First hit the airwaves on November 2, 1936.
6 Valentine’s Day is the official day of ___.
7 “Feliz Día de San Valentín” is an example of this language.
11 Embrace a festive spirit.
Answer key can be found after the Community Calendar at
the back of the magazine.
12 Sharing these with your bestie on a cold afternoon.
13 Botanical bristle.
15 From a spacecraft or a DVD, I’m the action that sets things
free.
18 Wishing all to be a ___ of a tax refund!
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Kids' Musings
The World According to Carter & Connor
Another year has passed with these little
monkeys. It is going far too fast. In
just four short months in Grade One,
Carter has matured so much. Connor
is fast approaching his entry into
kindergarten, and this Mama couldn’t
be prouder or sadder! Moments with
our little ones are so fleeting. It’s been
quite the journey watching Carter
grow into a young man who comes
up with his own ideas and solutions
in his everyday life.
Me: “Carter, stop pulling my hair.”
Carter: “One day I’m going to make
you bald.”
C: “Hmm, I think that my body is
asking for more water.”
C: “I don’t like Coca Cola because
every time I burp it hurts my nose and
my throat.”
C: “I feel like a salami.”
M: “Ok why?”
C: “Because I’m so hungry.”
Article and Photos by Jasmine Beachy
C: “It wasn’t my fault, it was my brain’s
fault.”
C: “Mom, I still want that little boat
that I can ride in.”
M: “Sorry hunny, I don’t know where
to get something like that.”
C: “Just look at the map and order it
Mom, and while you’re at it, order one
for Connor too.”
M: “Why does your breath smell like
garlic?”
C: “I dunno, I was eating white broccoli.”
M: “You mean cauliflower?”
C: “Yah, white broccoli.”
C: “Mom, did you hear that? They’re
singing about the bathroom. That’s
potty talk and that’s unappropriate.”
Connor (L) and Carter
sporting their new haircuts
C: “Mom, are you going to stop at the
house to get your bathing suit?”
M: “No, for what?”
C: “For the baby shower we are going
to.”
M: “Hey Carter, do you like my new
hair cut?”
C: “No. I like it long. It’s too short and
it looks like poo.”
M: “So Carter, what is something nice
that you could do for someone?”
C: “I dunno, pay them for work that
they do for me?”
Connor: “Mom! Ugh! Someone talk
to me!”
M: “Ok Connor, what do you want to
talk about?”
Connor: “Nothing, I just want to talk.”
M: “Connor, count from 1 to 10.”
Connor: “Ok! 1, 10!”
The boys are eagerly awaiting when
we can go back to Rennell Sound, but
in the meantime, we’ve been crafting
and reading books. Soaking in every
minute of these precious moments!
Remember never to take for granted
time with your littles! If you have
any funny children’s stories to share,
send them to Shellene at HG Trader
at info@haidagwaiitrader.com.

The Science Corner
Little Boy and Little Girl
By Ro Millham
Our fall into winter has been unseasonably warmer due to
El Niño (Little Boy). El Niño is a climate pattern that describes
the unusual warming of surface waters in the eastern
tropical Pacific Ocean with weaker winds from the east. It
is the “warm phase” of a larger phenomenon called the El
Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO). La Niña (Little Girl), the
“cool phase” of ENSO, is a pattern that describes the unusual
cooling of the region’s surface waters. El Niño and La Niña
are considered the ocean part of ENSO, while the Southern
Oscillation is its atmospheric changes.
A typical El Niño is expected across the BC province with
mild Pacific air dominating through most of the season and
fewer-than-normal arctic outbreaks. A drier-than-normal
winter is expected across most of the province except the far
north. The south coast region should see below normal snowfall
and more sunshine than is typical during winter. However,
precipitation totals should still end up near normal due to
Credits: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration at noaa.gov
a few periods when the storm track will shift north into the region and bring Pineapple Express events with a risk for
excessive rainfall. (The term Pineapple Express refers to a kind of atmospheric river.)
Unfortunately, climate change can exacerbate or mitigate certain impacts related to El Niño. For example, El Niño
could lead to new records for higher temperatures, particularly in areas that already experience above-average temperatures
during El Niño. For more comprehensive information, go to www.weather.gov/news/230706-ElNino
What’s up?
2024 starts with Venus as a morning star (begun 9/23). It’s
the brightest planetary object in the sky, other than the
Moon, visible from Earth. The entire cycle is Venus as a
morning star for 263 days, 50 days absent, 263 days as an
evening star and finally 8 days absent, for a total of 584
days, also known as the synodic period of Venus. And
Venus and Jupiter can be seen together in the sky for days
starting early March.
Moon and Saturn are also close in the sky Jan. 13 and 14.
Saturn can be observed with good binoculars.
Image credit: Earth and Sky
A Whale of a Thought
Killer whales are actually dolphins. Despite their name, killer whales (orcas) are the largest members of the dolphin
family. Ironically, orcas are also whales because delphinids belong to the Cetacean order within the toothed whale
(Odontoceti) suborder. However, the term whale is typically reserved for baleen whales of the Mysticeti suborder. The
major physical feature that ensures orcas are dolphins is the presence of a melon, a fatty deposit that assists the animals
in echolocation and only exists in dolphins.
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Haida Gwaii Stargazers
Horoscopes for January & February 2024
By Monica Caulfield
Aries (Mar 20 – Apr 19) Your goals and aspirations are front and
center, dearest Aries. What is your purpose in life, and how will you
fulfill this? It’s important to remember that speaking with clarity
will go a long way toward future visions. Keywords: intuition,
wisdom and observation.
Taurus (Apr 20 – May 19) Since you are out in the public eye,
dearest Taurus, you might as well show everyone your true mission
in life. When you go with the flow honestly, you show the
world there’s more to be had when you have faith in the process.
Keywords: truth, acceptance and belief.
Gemini (May 20 – June 20) It’s time to take a stand, dearest
Gemini, and trust that it is the correct path for you now. There is
no need to continue gathering information on a subject to which
you already know the answers. Follow through by making a concise
decision that you can live with. Keywords: resolution, result
and outcome.
Cancer (June 21 – July 21) Right now, dearest Cancer, your tendency
is to psychoanalyze everything near you. No need to respond
to the issues that you think are important; instead, respond to the
issues that you feel. This is an appropriate solution. Just make
sure that you gather enough information to have several options
to choose from. Keywords: feedback, reply and scoop.
Leo (July 22 – Aug 21) You are in an organizational frenzy, dearest
Leo. To have the stamina and time for the next adventure, you
first need to get all your ducks in a row. Balance that checkbook,
complete your home improvements, and catalog the clothes in your
closet. Once you feel put back together, you’ll be ready to devote
your energy to yourself and your loved ones.
Keywords: standardize, upgrade and fine-tune.
Virgo (Aug 22 – Sept 21) Finish up with your playtime, dearest
Virgo, since you are coming into a place where you shine the
brightest; in organization and checking things off that long list of
yours. Hard work has never been a problem for you. Just make sure
that the work you do is meaningful and fulfilling. Don’t waste a
second on anything that you don’t love. Keywords: pace, prioritize
and process.
Libra (Sept 22 – Oct 21) There is someone or something related to
your home or family, that needs your attention now, dearest Libra.
Use your great diplomatic skills to address this since the next step
for you is to recreate and play to eliminate the accumulated stress
of the day. Go out and enjoy nature! But first, focus on your home
life. Keywords: passionate, sensitive and at rest.
Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21) You’re juggling many balls, in the air,
dearest Scorpio. Of course, you can do so, but at what cost? It’s
better to prioritize your life decisions to determine in what order
to proceed. Then you won’t waste your valuable time on issues
that aren’t your priority. Keywords: head-start, winning position
and connection.
Sagittarius (Nov 22 – Dec 20) Get your finances in order, dearest
Sagittarius. But perhaps they already are? In that case, it’s time to
determine what you value in your life and how you will ground
yourself enough to enjoy the fruits of your labor. When you arrive
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at the simple truths of life, you’ll be able to appreciate all the beauty
the world provides you without fretting or worrying. Keywords:
conscious, attentive and awake.
Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19) A new year is dawning on your life,
dearest Capricorn. You can rise above it all and understand that the
parts of your life you cannot see might be your greatest gift. It’s okay
to be spontaneous and let it flow easily, knowing you are secure
and sound. Bloom bright! Keywords: excitement, devotion and joy.
Aquarius (Jan 20 – Feb 18) Finish up with your past, dearest
Aquarius, in order to slide into the present and future. Of course,
looking back at things from a world perspective is good, but living
in the present moment is where all the juicy parts are. Do something
that puts you in the here and now. Get a massage, walk by
the sea, or have that long-lost conversation with a loved one. Focus!
Keywords: spotlight, target and real-world.
Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 19) Volunteer within your community,
dearest Pisces. Especially when you teach what you know, you
will find that you teach yourself about the benefits of kindness. In
turn, this will come back to you in big waves. Plan to help others
in need, to open yourself up to the possibility of peace. What’s not
to love about this? Keywords: unity, decency and grace.
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In the Home & Office
Laminate Flooring. I have approximately
80 sq. ft of brown in colour laminate flooring
with foam backing for sale. 10.2 mm thick.
$25 Call Gord at (250) 637-5755 or email patngord2@icloud.com
New Beaded Earrings. Very
pretty would go with that special
outfit. Many styles to choose
from. $25 Call Sarleana at (250)
626-7606 or email fletchercollion@hotmail.com
Secret Lab Titan Chair. Gaming
chair available. Head cushion
not included. $300 In Daajing
Giids. email mathewsalce3@
gmail.com
Plumbing Valves. These are all
new GATE VALVES: 1-1-1/4”
1- 1” 4-3/4” 5-1/2” 1-Zone Valve
Shark Bites: 1-1” Valve 2- 1” Unions 2- 1”
End Caps $175 Call John at (250) 637-1100 or
email john@amsltd.ca
Canon Photo Printer. We
bought a new computer, and the
printer is no longer compatible.
Like new, produces excellent pictures.
Comes with 11 ink cartridges, besides
the ink in it, instruction book and CDs. $100
Call Suzanne Aalders at (250) 637-5606 or
email suzanne.aalders@hotmail.com
Samsung Surround Sound. Samsung surround
system. Excellent shape. Six speakers.
$200 Call Suzanne Aalders at (250) 637-5606
or email suzanne.aalders@hotmail.com
Original Oil Painting. Antique
from former Austro-Hungarian
Empire. $190 Call Paul’s email
hgtads@runbox.com
Original Oil Painting. In antique
frame. Former Austro-Hungarian
Empire c.1930. $190 Paul’s
email hgtads@runbox.com
New Stainless-Steel Cups. Styles
to choose from. Good for Hot or cold
$35 Call Sarleana at (250) 626-7606
or email fletchercollison@hotmail.
com
TEA POT. Deep Cobalt Blue by Dominic
Pottery. $75 Call Terry Tollestrup at (250) 559-
4595 or email echo5594595@gmail.com
Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 DG DN
Art Nikon Mount. In excellent
condition with no scratches.
Hardly used. Mathew email
kr24920.3@gmail.com
Printer Phone Fax. Brother
Comes with spare black ink cartridge
and drum unit. Paid $200
but didn’t work for my Mac. My
loss your gain. $110 Call Melinda
at (250) 637-1660 or email Eagleeye.mp@gmail.com
Cork Boots Size 11. $80 Call Sarleana
at (250) 626-7606 or email fletchercollison@hotmail.com
Oil Painting of Trees. Antique
original oil painting. Totally
unique. From former Austro-Hungarian
Empire. About
100 years old $190 Paul’s email hgtads@
runbox.com
Antique Coat/Hat/Umbrella Stand.
Originally from the former Austro-Hungarian
Empire. About 100 years old. $190 Email Paul
at hgtads@runbox.com
New Dr-HOS 2- 1 Back Relief.
For 25–41-inch waist. Good for
back pain, degenerative disc,
back strain. $151 Call Sarleana at
(250) 626-7606 or email fletchercollison@hotmail.com
New Dream Catchers. Agate
dream catcher. Styles to chose from.
$50 Call Sarleana at (250) 626-7606
or email fletchercollison@hotmail.
com
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In the Yard & Workshop
Hot Tub. Beachcomber Energy
Saver in excellent condition. Lots
of jets and places to relax and
“feel the magic!” Open to offers.
Call Morris @ (250) 559-0024 or
email info@haidagwaiitrader.
com
Stihl HT101 Professional Pole
Saw Pruner. Excellent condition
- bought for a garden make
over and no longer needed. $600
Donald’s email donaldova1234@gmail.com
.223 left hand bolt CZ. CZ rifle with 4 power
Leupold scope $850 Call Lanny Turk after Dec
17 at (250) 559-8065 or email turklanny56@
gmail.com
2006 John Deere 310 SG 4X4
Backhoe. Well maintained, 9330
hours. Comes with 16” digging
bucket and 40” clean-up bucket. Good, clean
running machine. Tires about 60% Asking
$32,500 Backhoe located in Port Clements,
BC Call Jonathan 250-557-4456 sonlightautobody@ibyfax.com
On the Road
2020 Dualtran Thunder
Electric Scooter. Hey guys, I’m
selling my 2020 Dualtron eagle
pro. Has 1,250 miles, but only has
8 charge cycles. I’ve taken care of
the battery very well. Only have
charged to 100% about 3 times.
Mainly used this scooter between 45% and
80% state of charge to optimize its overall
battery life expectancy. A normal battery with
500 cycles would be about 20,000 miles. Using
the battery between 40% and 80% would easily
triple that number. Also ride this scooter
mostly between 25 mph and 30 mph so as
not to stress the cells too much. $1,400 Math
email lichtrevor@gmail.com
Pair of Tire Chains with Tensioners.
One pair of new, unused
V-bar tire chains with cam locks
for light trucks (QualityChain
model V322LWQX), plus a pair of
six-point rubber spider tensioners.
$305 at Canadian Tire. Chains are for tire
sizes 255/85-16; 275/70-17; 265/75-17; 275/55-
18; 265/70-18; 275/70-18; 265/75-18; 235/80-
18; 245/70-19.5. Should fit a 26’ U-haul! $200
Call Andy Hudson at (250) 626-9150 or email
andyhudson.mail@gmail.com
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Haida Gwaii
Auto Inc.
Dealer #50179
2014 Nissan Sentra
77,300km/Stk#0018 $15,995
2016 Ford F250 XLT
185,650km/Stk#95 $27,995
2019 Subaru Forrester
120,000km/Stk#90 $27,995
2017 Toyota Yaris
67,850km/Stk#50 $17,995
“No reasonable offer
refused!”
250-559-4641
605 Ocean View Dr.
Daajing Giids
bill@hgauto.ca
On the Road
2012 Ford F150 XLT. Runs well.
Extended cab. 2 bucket seats. 6’
x 6’ box. Tires are brand new.
$10,000 OBO. Call Jeremy at
(250) 557-2007 or (250) 557-4589
or email info@haidagwaiitrader.
com
Volvo S40 T5 AWD - 2006 sedan.
It’s got tons of new parts, all
wheel drive, turbo 2.5L engine,
218 horsepower, leather interior,
sunroof, upgraded speakers,
tinted windows, good fuel
economy, I’m the 2nd owner. It’s
fully loaded for its year. Brand new tires, and
recent oil change. Roof racks- Yakima Baseline
CoreBar set for bare roof vehicle, professionally
installed, willing to sell separately,
dm for details. Has a couple of brake related
service lights on, doesn’t affect drivability, one
of them is an abs sensor that’s been broken
for years. I’m selling as I’ve bought a newer/
bigger vehicle. Price negotiable. $6,500 Call
Kirsten H at (250) 634-0767 or email kirsten.
holuboch@gmail.com
GMC 1500. Just got this truck
a few months ago, really happy
with it so I might not sell. I’m
only putting some feelers out
because I originally wanted
something more midsize. Put a 4”
lift kit on total 6” upgraded upper
suspension, .25” spacers, new winters. Bought
from a dealer in Kelowna then lift was done
at a different shop. At4 model 6.2 v8, heated
seats and steering wheel, leather interior,
Bose sound system, auto back window, back
up cam (all the bells and whistles-hill descent
control 4WD etc). $64,000 Alessandra at (604)
619-1091 or email allycross_456@hotmail.
com
Garmin/Etrex GPS mounts.
Should accommodate most
GPS’s. Both for $25 or best offer.
Call George at (250) 559-7899 or
email grstein@qcislands.net
Price Reduced! 2015 F350
Platinum 4x4 6.7L Diesel. Fully
deleted, fully equipped heavy
duty pick up. Amazing truck.
Very clean. 258500 km. Hate to part with it,
as she is a real beauty. Note: that is a building
in the background not a canopy. $55,000 Call
Travis at (250) 637-1011 or email bigfoot@
haidagwaii.net
Tire Chains. Winter is coming and you may
need these. New pair of VC320 tire chains.
Used set and 2 sets to fit 35” rubber. Call Gord
at (250) 637-5755 or email patngord2@icloud.
com
DARCHE Panorama 2 Roof
Top Tent. Excellent condition,
smells like brand new! Bought
it just over 3 years ago for $2399
and only slept in it once. Comes with everything
that is meant to and the Annex which
has never been used/setup $1,300. Email
Allan at cb788308@gmail.com
1975 Harley, 1967 Triumph Tiger
and a few more toys. 1975
Harley, 1967 Triumph Tiger and
a few more toys. Bike may not be
exact as picture. Day time calls only please.
Lindsey Doerksen (778) 260-4733 or email
info@haidagwaiitrader.com
Varla Eagle One Dual Motor
Electric Scooter. Almost new.
Odo is 13.67 miles. Top speed is
40+ mph. Range is 40 miles per
charge. Open to offers. Email
Mike lowepatricia32@gmail.com
Honda Ruckus Scooter. 50cc, low
km. Price $1400. Call Morris @ (250)
559-0024 or email info@haidagwaiitrader.com
Replacement Head for 2009-
2014 F150 This is a way to
upgrade your stock F150 stereo
to something you can connect to
your phone. It’s a complete replacement for
your centre console panel. $200 Call Sylvan
at (250) 626-7425 or email sylvandaugert@
hotmail.com
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3113 Oceanview Drive, DG
Healing Temple
Certified Reiki Teacher • Crystal Healer
Alaskan Essence Practitioner
Shirodhara/Hot Jade Massage
250-534-9405
AngelAuraHealing.com
Ford Escape. 2011 ford escape
XLT Never driven on HG, no
rust, clean, leather interior, new
tires 115,000klms $8,500 Call
Regina Williams at (250) 626-9000 or email
scouttsy@gmail.com
Bandex Truck Service Bed (as
seen in photo). Also For Sale:
2008 Grand Caravan and Aluminum
Canopy. Bandex Truck
Service Bed: for a dually truck.
In decent shape. Offers. Also for
sale (see pix on HGT website/
On the Road section) 2008 Grand Caravan:
236,000km. New tires. Open to offers. Aluminum
Canopy: Comes with factory-built aluminum
side toolboxes. Fits half ton truck. Price
for canopy is $500 OBO. For any one of these
three items for sale, call Micheal at (250) 557-
2053 or email info@haidagwaiitrader.com
On the Water
Boat Hook. For docking purposes. Like new.
$60 Call Morris @250-559-0024 or email
info@haidagwaiitrader.com
Double Eagle Boat with Trailer.
Retired Senior needs to sell
boat ASAP. Last used as a charter
fishing boat in Prince Rupert. Inboard GM
350cid 4bbl and Volvo Penta Drive. Midship
towing post. 20 feet bow to stern. Has not
seen water since it was rebuilt in 2013. Many
accessories available. Has cuddy with windows,
stove, porta potty, live fish well, and
a chromed Bimini overhead rod rack. VHF
radio. Can be seen at ‘On the Mark Service’ in
Masset. Peter (250) 626-7875 or Davy at (780)
621-7420 or email davydahl@gmail.com
Kids Zone
Bugaboo Donkey Duo Pram.
Bugaboo donkey duo pram,
siblings set. Excellent condition
both cosmetically and mechanically.
Has just been professionally
deep cleaned with polish detail
and service ready for sale, looks
and feels like a brand-new pram.
Two seats and a newborn bassinet.
Cup and skateboard holder, new leather
covers on the belly bars. $450 Email Lia,
jlee37242@gmail.com
Thule Chariot Lite 2. Perfect
condition, a lightweight trailer,
jogger, and stroller, designed for
everyday activities. In great use.
You’ll love using this with your
kids! $1,000 Email Patricia at
kr249203@gmail.com
Real Estate & Rentals
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.
The building is 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
$209,000 Call 250 218 9776 or email johnismay2014@gmail.com
Great Building at 1605 Old
Beach Rd Masset. Formerly
Masset Grocery. A Great 4,698
sqft building in top notch condition,
includes all equipment, displays, shelving,
walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer and a fully
equipped deli kitchen, Priced @ $725,000 Call
250 218 9776 or email Johnismay2014@gmail.
com
563 Beitush Rd Tlell. This
special 10-acre oceanfront surrounded
by dunes, trees, sand and
is just a short stroll to miles of
beach. Beachcombing, fishing, and exploring
are right at your fingertips. This private and
bright, one level home features an open layout
with vaulted ceilings, metal roof and wrap
around covered deck. Own a piece of paradise!
Contact: Mike Morse PREC 250 600 6620
Sarah Barnhardt 250 922 5409 Re/Max Coast
Mountains. Price $750,000 email sarahbarnhardt@remax.net
For Sale 122 Acre Lot, Masset. Old growth,
not in the ALR. Price $600,000 Call 250-618-
2434 or email tracey.defrane@gmail.com
2024 Swan Cres Masset. Double lot ready for
you to build your dream house. Price $80,000
Call 250-618-2434 or email tracey.defrane@
gmail.com
3/4 Acre 1 Froese Subdivision.
Port Clements. Fully serviced
and subdividable in the heart of
the village of Port Clements, now
available at $179,000. Call John 250 218 9776
or email Johnismay2014@gmail.com
2150 Elm Crescent Masset. A
charming single-detached house
with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms,
and an unfinished basement. The
lovely, treed lot offers privacy, many places
to relax and enjoy. Windows upgraded 2007.
Heat pump Nov 2022. Updated plumbing dry
well. This well-cared-for home is a 5-min. walk
from the beach or downtown. Price $269,000
Call (250) 626-5256 or email dragonflydeb21@
gmail.com

BAYVIEW MARKET
Groceries & Liquor
Bakery & Deli
Home & Office Supplies
Gifts & Local Treasures
91 Bayview Dr. Port Clements
Mon-Sat 10-6 | 250-557-4331
Sarah Barnhardt
Licensed Realtor
Longtime Haida
Gwaii resident
Serving all
island communities
Call me!
Prince
Rupert
250.922.5409
sarahbarnhardt@remax.net
519 3rd Avenue West,
Prince Rupert
House for Sale. To Be Moved.
896 square foot (not including
covered porch), one bedroom/one
bathroom home. Utility room.
Large, bright living room. Kitchen with fridge
and stove. Lots of double-paned windows.
Painted plywood floors. Covered porch. Located
north of Port Clements. Assistance with
moving the building is available. Price: $60,000
Call Charles/Esther 250-557-8563 or Jeremy
(250) 557-2007 Email info@haidagwaiitrader.
com
4 Newcombe Ave. Port Clements.
This is an incredible live/
work opportunity in the heart of
Haida Gwaii. This property has
it all! It includes a 3-bedroom, 1 bathroom,
residence, with kitchen, living room and dining
room. Downstairs you will enter the motel
guest space with office, washroom, dining
room and fully equipped commercial kitchen.
Additionally, there is an office, storage room,
indoor workshop, and a detached garage. Motel
guest rooms of various sizes are in adjacent
buildings. Sarah Barnhardt 250 922 5409 Price
$465,000 Call 250 922 5409 or email sarahbarnhardt@remax.net
372 School Road Sandspit.
5-minute walk to the golf course.
This 4-bedroom, 2 bathroom
home is nestled in on a private
large lot with a large workshop and covered
parking for your fishing boat and RV. Price
$600,000 Call 250-618-2434 or email tracey.
defrane@gmail.com
2226 Dogwood Cr. Masset.
Recently renovated and ready to
move in! This 4-bedroom home
has been fully renovated in the
last year. Both bathrooms and the kitchen have
been tastefully updated, new floors, all new
appliances, and a new heat pump. Located
near the end of a quiet street with easy access
to schools and shopping. Masset is a lovely
community on the northern end of Graham
Island, Haida Gwaii, which is famous for its
world-renowned beaches, fishing, forests, and
culture. Price $239,500 Call (250) 922 5409 or
email sarahbarnhardt@remax.net
1416 Delkatla Street Masset.
Over 150 feet of waterfront and
180-degree panoramic views of
Masset Sound. This spacious
waterfront home with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms
has a freshly updated basement. Price
$900,000 Call 250-618-2434 or email tracey.
defrane@gmail.com
175 Bayview Port Clements.
WATERFRONT AT ITS FINEST.
What a great house to call home!
Main floor entry with spacious
bedroom, large kitchen and walk-in pantry
and lovely open living/dining room with
double doors to outside deck overlooking the
panoramic views of the ocean and surrounding
mountains...launch your kayak right from
the yard! The walk out basement is bright
and features an additional 3 bedrooms, full
bathroom and a cozy family room with wood
burning stove. The house has had extensive
upgrades in 2022 and comes fully furnished
and equipped. This is a great opportunity to
enjoy the great Port Clements lifestyle. Price
$525,000 Call (250) 218-9776 or email Johnismay2014@gmail.com
815 Oceanview Drive. This is a
great starter home, income property
or recreational property on
a lovely 12,000 sqft lot in Daajing
Giids. Beautiful ocean views and a park area
across the road make this lot extra special. Enjoy
the private yard and relax to the sounds of
the salmon stream running by. The 4-bedroom
mobile home with addition is in good condition,
with a large mudroom for additional
indoor storage and ocean views right from the
living room. Also included is a 8 x 20 c-can for
all your outdoor storage needs, or turn it into a
spacious workshop. Price $229,000 Call (250)
922-5409 or email sarahbarnhardt@remax.net
Renovated 3 bedroom. 1.5-bathroom,
single former PMQ on a
large corner lot. New metal roof
(2023), windows replaced (2003),
heat pump (2019). Large 8x12 shed. Partially
fenced. Garden beds. Price $299,999 Email
Trevor.Rath78@yahoo.com
1574 MacLeod Street, Masset
Bring your business ideas
to this wonderful commercial
property in downtown Masset,
Haida Gwaii. This building has been purpose
built with an incredible commercial kitchen,
including a convenient drive through window
allowing you to serve customers on the go. The
main floor also has a lovely guest dining area
and washroom. The second level, flex space,
consists of two large rooms, another washroom
and laundry facilities. This newly built
building is ready to move in and see your business
dreams come to life. Price: $525,000. For
more information call Sarah Barnhardt Re/
Max Coast Mountains (PR) at (250) 922-5409
or email sarahbarnhardt@remax.net
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Organic Produce
Groceries & Dairy
• Artisan Breads & Baked Goods
• Farm Fresh, Seasonal Veggies
• Free Range Meats
• Organic Charcuterie Meats
• International Cheeses
• Foods for All Diets
250-559-8623
store@isabelcreek.ca
Open Mon-Sat: 10am-5:30pm
3219 Wharf Street
Daajing Giids
Haida Gwaii Essentials
Handcrafted Soap
& Body Products
Available at: Or
Masset Market & Shop
Island Retailers Online!
islandwisehaidagwaii.com
1173 Beitush Road. For your
moments of bliss and joy. Oceanfront
acreage on Haida Gwaii,
surrounded by Naikoon Provincial
Park. 10.89 acres (8.89 plus 2 accreted
land) beachfront with a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom
ranch home with high ceilings, ready for
your finishing touch (new constructions still
requires some finishing work, interior doors/
casings, plus septic install - priced accordingly),
plus a rustic cabin at the beachfront.
This romantic rain forested property opens to
miles of sandy beachfront. Price $850,000. Call
250.212.8552 or email mperrier@sothebysrealty.ca
160 Acres, Port Clements. Lot
390. Zoned as residential (non-industrial).
Tree farm, agriculture
(grazing or farming) and subdivision/6-acre
lots. 12km north of Port Clements,
off Highway 16, down Watt Lake Main,
6km in. Next to Loon Lake. Has a cranberry
marsh and a creek that can make electricity.
Good for a fish farm, one has been started.
Mainly flat. Can drill down easily for water.
You would never pump it dry, nice clear water.
Pine, spruce and hemlock. Price: $6K/acre or
best offer Call (778) 914-0191 or email info@
haidagwaiitrader.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. Call for pricing. Call
(250)-661-9012 or email dustin@rushworthelectric.ca
Shop for Sale. 60ft W X 72ft L X
26ft H, with 3 phase power located
4km from Sandspit. The shop
is on License of Occupation Land.
Price $40,000 Contact Phil @ (250) 637 5614 or
email shiels@qcislands.net
1868 Balsam Cr Masset. Fully
renovated and ready to move in!
This is a beautiful, newly renovated
home. Everything has been
done including both bathrooms, kitchen, new
floors, and paint throughout, all new appliances
and heat pump. Located in a quiet cul de
sac walking distance to everything Masset has
to offer. Masset is located on the northern end
of Graham Island, with easy access to some of
Haida Gwaii’s best beaches, forests, fishing,
and recreational opportunities. Price $249,500
Call (250) 922 5409 or email sarahbarnhardt@
remax.net
2 Grouse Street. The only gas
station in town! The over 5000
sqft building has a long list of
assets, including, fuel services
(gas and diesel), convenience store, restaurant,
commercial kitchen, 2 dining rooms,
and office space. Upstairs is a lovely 1470 sqft,
renovated, 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom apartment
with an outside entrance. The ground
level 1470 sqft apartment has 2 bedrooms, 1
bathroom, office, and a large indoor workshop.
A must see opportunity in the charming
village of Port Clements. MLS R2832537. Price
$699,000. Call (250) 922 5409 or email sarahbarnhardt@remax.net
For Rent. Skidegate Landing.
Main floor of home with 1 Br,
1BA w/ washer/dryer, some
essentials, and furnishings. Ideal
for a single person or couple. Enjoy a stunning
view, a new woodstove, garage space for wood
storage and tinkering, and close to the ferry.
Home is a work in progress, but your space
is comfortable and quiet. Rent reflects this at
$400 per month. Resident cat included. Top
floor reserved for owner’s storage. Available
end of December. Contact Glenn with references
at (250) 637-1821 or akaudio@qcislands.
net.
Join Our Advertising Family
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info@haidagwaiitrader.com
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2150 Elm Crescent Masset. A charming single-detached
house with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and
an unfinished basement. The lovely, treed lot offers
privacy, many places to relax and enjoy. Windows
upgraded 2007. Heat pump Nov 2022. Updated plumbing dry
well. This well-cared-for home is a 5-min. walk from the beach
or downtown. Price $269,000 Call (250) 626-5256 or email dragonflydeb21@gmail.com
Wanted
Book Wanted. Am hoping to buy a copy of the book “Fishing
the Queen Charlotte Islands” by Bob Long. Will pay for packing
and shipping to California. Thank you! Call Scott Mayeda at
(760) 525-1908 or email skaman1@mac.com
ISO: Housing for March/April/May. I am looking to rent a
house, apartment or any combo out in the spring of 2024 for 12
people and NO PETS. Clean and respectful crew. I am hoping to
secure a spot in Port Clements but open to staying in Masset as
well. Open to the possibility of half the crew in Masset and half
in Port Clements. Let me know what is available! Thanks in advance.
Call Jill Bennett at (306) 630-2120 or email bennett_jill@
hotmail.com
Toddler Bed Wanted. Looking for a toddler bed frame for our
nearly two-year-old. Call Erica Reid at (250) 637-1777 or email
erica_jean_ryan@hotmail.com
Freebies
FREE Crib. Used baby crib. Pick up in Skidegate. Call Erica
Reid at (250) 637-1777 or email erica_jean_ryan@hotmail.com
Employment & Training
Food & Beverage - 2024 Haida House Recruitment.
Join our food and beverage team at the
Haida House at Tllaal for the 2024 season! Are you
passionate about delivering exceptional service in a
breathtaking natural setting? For our staff, we have
competitive starting wages, a shuttle bus and accommodation
options to help support our team. Apply today at:
Call Kathy James at (888) 602-0989 or email careers@haico.ca
Housekeeping - 2024 Haida House Recruitment.
Join our housekeeping team at the Haida
House at Tllaal for the 2024 season! Are you
passionate about delivering exceptional service in a
breathtaking natural setting? For our staff, we have
competitive starting wages, a shuttle bus and accommodation
options to help support our team. Apply today at:
Call Kathy James at (888) 602-0989 or email careers@haico.ca
Opportunities for Support Workers. Alder
House is looking for full or part time Program
Support workers. Starting salary is $22.00 p/h. Reporting
to the Program Manager, the PSWs function
as part of a team to provide a range of supports serving Alder
House residents, many of whom are living with mental illness
and/or substance abuse. Required is a High School Diploma (or
a combination of skills and experience), ability to complete BC
Housing required training, basic computer experience and completion
of a Vulnerable Criminal Record check. Contact Sandra
Dean McKay or Jessa Griffith at jessa.griffith@alderhouse.ca or
call (778) 260 3420.
Employment Advisor. As an Employment Advisor
you will work with local people to assist them to
find work, change careers, start a business, or take
training. To succeed in this role, you need to: Care
about people’s long-term success, have a strong understanding
of community resources and the local job market, be ready
to coach individuals, facilitate groups, understand the needs
and service requirements of diverse client groups, have a great
balance of people, administrative and technical skills, bring a
passion for ongoing learning and improvement in the career
development field. Call Julia Corbett at (250) 624-9498 or email
Julia.C@hseds.ca
Guest Services - 2024 Haida House Recruitment.
Are you passionate about delivering
exceptional guest services in a breathtaking natural
setting? For our staff, we have competitive starting
wages, a shuttle bus and accommodation options
to help support our team. Apply today at: Call
Kathy James at (888) 602-0989 or email careers@haico.ca
Hiring Full Time MSR. Northern Savings Credit Union has
an opening for a Full Time Member Service Representative for
our Masset branch. This would appeal to an outgoing individual
interested in providing excellent customer service and a career
in sales. Minimum Qualifications: Education: Secondary School
Diploma required. Experience: Previous sales and service experience
is preferred or an equivalent combination of education,
training and experience. Skills: Excellent written
and verbal English communication skills. Working
knowledge, skills and experience in Microsoft Office.
Hourly Rate: $24.99 - $28.73 Apply online: www.northsave.
com/AboutUs/Careers Call Naomi Juetten at (250) 628-0356 or
email naomijuetten@northsave.com
Office Clerk. As an Office Clerk, you will work with local
people and assist clients and visitors in the reception area and
the WorkBC Resource Centre ensuring everyone enjoys a high
level of satisfaction, and are provided with a consistent, professional
approach in a welcoming environment. You will provide
support, information, tools, and resources to help people undertake
job search, career planning, self-assessment, labour market
research, and other employment activities as independently
as possible. This role also provides basic technical support as
needed and liaises with Employment Advisors and other staff
to ensure that all services offered are current and appropriate
to the community and for client needs. Call Evie Nance at (250)
624-9498 or email Evie.N@hseds.ca
Promote Your Business
250-557-2088
info@haidagwaiitrader.com
Affordable rates / Web and print exposure
Ad design assistance
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Space Rentals
Online Gift Shop
Events
Tours
#2 Second Beach Road
HlGaagilda Skidegate,
Haida Gwaii
250-559-7885
www.haidaheritagecentre.com
info@haidaheritage.com
Assistant Manager. As the
HSEDS Assistant Manager, you
will have a great balance of people,
administrative, and technical
skills, facilitate WorkBC program delivery
on-island, oversee the facilities and team, participate
in, and lead community engagement,
and seek opportunities for partnerships and
future programs. To succeed in this fast-paced
role you need to care about people’s long-term
success, have a strong understanding of community
resources and the local job market, be
ready to coach individuals, facilitate groups,
and reach out to those who need our services
in the community. Evie Nance at (250) 624-
9498 or email Evie.N@hseds.ca
Employment Advisor. As
an Employment Advisor you
will work with local people to
assist them to find work, change
careers, start a business, or take training. To
succeed in this role, you need to: Care about
people’s long-term success, have a strong understanding
of community resources and the
local job market, be ready to coach individuals,
facilitate groups, understand the needs
and service requirements of diverse client
groups, have a great balance of people, administrative
and technical skills, bring a passion
for ongoing learning and improvement in the
career development field. Call Julia Corbett at
(250) 624-9498 or email Julia.C@hseds.ca
Opportunities for Support
Workers. Alder House is looking
for full or part time Program
Support workers. Starting salary
is $22.00 p/h. Reporting to the Program
Manager, the PSWs function as part of a team
to provide a range of supports serving Alder
House residents, many of whom are living
with mental illness and/or substance abuse.
Required is a High School Diploma (or a
combination of skills and experience), ability
to complete BC Housing required training,
basic computer experience and completion of
a Vulnerable Criminal Record check. Contact
Sandra Dean McKay or Jessa Griffith at jessa.
griffith@alderhouse.ca or call (778) 260 3420.
Hiring Full Time MSR. Northern
Savings Credit Union has
an opening for a Full Time Member Service
Representative for our Masset branch. This
would appeal to an outgoing individual
interested in providing excellent customer
service and a career in sales. Minimum
Qualifications: Education: Secondary School
Diploma required. Experience: Previous sales
and service experience is preferred or an
equivalent combination of education, training
and experience. Skills: Excellent written
and verbal English communication skills.
Working knowledge, skills and experience in
Microsoft Office. Hourly Rate: $24.99 - $28.73
Apply online: www.northsave.com/AboutUs/
Careers Call Naomi Juetten at (250) 628-0356
or email naomijuetten@northsave.com
Social Worker - Gaw Tlagée
or HlGaagilda. Wage: $40.66/
hour Position: Full Time Permanent
(35-hours/week) Haida Child & Family
is a Haida-led organization providing culturally
appropriate wrap around services to
Haida children and families. Reporting to the
Director of Practice, SW will provide culturally
holistic services to children and families
within the parameters provided by the B.C.
Child, Family and Community Services Act,
and the Aboriginal Operational and Practice
Standards and Indicators (AOPSI). Pursuant
to Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code,
preference may be given to qualified applicants
of Aboriginal ancestry. This position
requires Union membership and is open to
all applicants. Submit your resume/cover
letter+3 professional references to Chantel
Wellman at chantel@hrwest.ca.
At Your Service
Local, Free-Range Beef for
Sale! No hormones or antibiotics.
Place your order now until May
2024 for a Side or Quarter. $7/
lb. Cut and wrapped. Wide range of custom
cuts including ground. Delivery available. Call
Cyrus @ Twin Ranch (250) 557-4727 or email
info@haidagwaiitrader.com
COME LEARN WITH HGI!
Immerse yourself in transformative education inspired by Haida Gwaii.
Apply today for our Summer Session in Plants, People, and Place.
hginstitute.ca / hg.institute@ubc.ca
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Valley Boat
Service
Fabrication
Custom Upgrades
250-557-2057
Port Clements, BC
Professional Tile Setting
Services Locally based team
of 2, with plenty of combined
knowledge of good construction
practices. Formal trade ticketing
combined with extensive building experience.
Tile, stone, brickwork, pavers, and cultured
stone, specializing in residential custom home
installations. Call Murray Kennedy or Eve
Irvine today to arrange a quote at (250) 626-
7541 or email tileworkdoneright@gmail.com
Gardening Workshops. Are
you interested in learning how
to grow your own food? From
seed starting to preserving and
everything in-between? Nutrimentum
Wellness is a new wellness-centered
business and will be offering
10 hands-on gardening workshops from April
to September just north of Port Clements.
Details on each workshop are still to come,
and as part of our planning process, we would
like to know how many people are interested
in attending. Contact jennifer@nutrimentumwellness.com
to express interest, for more
information, or to register; or check out our
website – www.nutrimentumwellness.com –
for updates as they become available or to join
our mailing list.
Haida Gwaii Labour Ready.
Island Wide. Don’t have the time
or equipment? Give us a call or
text 778-260-0987 for a free quote.
We bring all our own equipment.
Here are a few services below,
if you don’t see what you’d like
done, just ask us -Gutter Cleaning -Dump
Runs -Cemetery Cleaning -Jobsite Cleanup
-Yard Clean-up -Heavy Lifting -General
Labour -Hard Labour -Odd Handyman Jobs
-Lawn Care -Bush Clearing -Grass Cutting
-House Cleaning -House Sitting -Vehicle
Cleaning -Boat Cleaning. Call Stephanie at
(778) 260-0987 or email smits_31@yahoo.ca
Community Service Listings
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
Our Mandate: To facilitate the availability and delivery of affordable broadband Internet
services to residential and commercial customers on Haida Gwaii. Through investment in the
installation and operation of broadband network infrastructure, and the aggregation of internet
traffic to maximize purchasing power for connectivity to the public Internet.
Are you a community minded individual interested in helping us maintain
and continue to build Haida Gwaii’s Internet infrastructure?
GwaiiTel has an opening for 1 Director to join the team.
We are looking for a dynamic individual to help us steer this volunteer run, non-profit society.
Internet access is vital for our communities and we are looking for a strong individual to assist GwaiiTel in continuing to
improve access to high speed Internet on Haida Gwaii.
If you are interested in serving as a Director for GwaiiTel, please contact Terri Walker at terri.walker@gwaiitel.com or call 250-
559-7756 for an application package.
Previous governance experience and a good knowledge of technology and/or telecommunications is an asset.
Closing Date January 19, 2024 at 4:00pm
GwaiiTel Society
Website: gwaiitel.com
Email: terri.walker@gwaiitel.com
PO Box 796, Daajing Giids, BC, Canada V0T1S0
Unit 4 – 888 Highway 16, Skidegate, BC
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Haida Gwaii Tide Tables 2024
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
Estimates are unofficial and may vary
significantly from reality
Hl'yaalang Waagusd
North Beach
5 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
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
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Haida Gwaii Trader Community Calendar
January/February 2024
Go to www.haidagwaiitrader.com, click on the Calendar tab and post your event, or send your event details to
Jamie McDonald at events.manager@haidagwaiitrader.com
All calendar details appear as promoted at the time of printing.
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 virtual meeting, call John
at 250-626-7557 or visit aa.org/pages/en_US
VIRL – Tech support with library Manager
Patrick. If you need any tech support, contact your
local VIRL branch and schedule a time to come
in with your device. Contacts can be found at virl.
bc.ca
StrongStart – Free drop in and play based program
for parents/caregivers and children ages
0-kindergarten. Massett Mon-Fri 9-12/ Tahayghen Elementary
School / 2151 Tahayghen Dr / For more information contact
Beth Kellar at 250-626-5572 or bkellar@sd50.bc.ca or Facebook:
Tahayghen Strong Start Port Clements Tue, Wed and Thu, 9-12
/ Multiplex / 36 Cedar Avenue West / For more information contact
Jasmine Beachy at 250-557-4333 or jbeachy@sd50.bc.ca or
FB: PCES StrongStart. Sandspit Mon to Fri, 9-12 / Agnes L Mathers
Elementary School / 406 Copper Bay / For more information
contact Claire Gauthier at 250-637-5454 or cgauthier@sd50.bc.ca
or FB: ALM Strong Start Skidegate Sk’aadgaa Naay Elementary
/ 500 Skidegate Heights / For more information contact Janine
Wilson at 250-559-8889 or jwilson@sd50.bc.ca or FB Sk’aadgaa
Naay Strong Start
Gaw Tlagée / Old Massett & Masset
Masset Market: Winter break from Jan 1 –
Feb 3 NO MARKETS; Masset Market Fridays,
year-round, 11am – 2pm; Monthly Night Market
Last Friday of the month, 6-8 pm / Across from the
HG Co-op, 1575 Main Street in Masset / Locally
grown and prepared foods as well as locally handcrafted items
and more! Delicious hot lunches are a regular feature at the
market. For more info, contact Natalie Affolter at 250-626-9181
or massetmarket@gmail.com or check us out on Facebook and
Instagram: Masset Market
VIRL Masset Events Storytime Wednesdays
11:30-12pm / Tahayghen Elementary School - small
gym / 2151 Tahayghen Dr. Lego Club Wednesdays
3-4pm / Puppet Show Jan 25 / 4-5pm
Vancouver Island Regional Library / 2123 Collison.
For more information contact Etchi Zaleski at 250-626-3663 or
jzaleski@virl.bc.ca
Tawlang Ga Tlaayds - Open Gym Mondays &
Fridays, 10am-12; Wednesdays 3-5pm / Kwiiyaans
Hall / 348 Eagle Ave / Join us, families with children
0-6 years old & siblings. Snacks provided.
Together Tuesdays Tuesdays 12-2pm + monthly
dinner 6-8pm. Xaad Kil Story Time Thursdays 10am-12. Breastfeeding
group, Pregnancy Outreach Program, and other activities
offered at the Gaw Tlagee Youth Centre. For more information,
contact Ashley Jacobson, Coordinator at 250-626-3573 or check
our FB: Old Massett Tawlang ga Tlaayds.
Kwiiyaans Community Hall Activities Every
day of the week / Eagle Ave. / Old Masset / Cardio
Bootcamp, Boxing, Yoga and Open Gym. For more
information and current updates, contact Tando
250-626-7995 or FB Kwiiyaans Community Hall
Gaw Tlagee Youth Centre Activities – Pre-teen
and teen activities, sports, movie nights, after
school homework club (Thursdays from 3-4 pm) and more. For
more information contact Toni-Lynn Davidson at Tonilynn.
davidson@haidahealth.ca or FB Old Masset Youth Program
Breastfeeding group Every 3rd Wednesday of the
month / 11am-12:30pm / Old Masset Youth Centre
150B Raven Ave / This peer support group is for
parents who are currently breastfeeding, chestfeeding, lactating
or providing human milk to their little ones, as well as expecting
parents thinking of human milk feeding, and elders and community
care providers with lived human milk feeding experience.
For more information contact Emma at 250-626-7688 or
emma.mt@lllc.ca or FB: LLLC -La Leche League Haida Gwaii or
www.lllc.ca
Women’s Drop-In Coffee Time Thursdays /
10am-Noon / Wellness House / 2112 Collison Ave.
/ Open to all self-identifying women! Healthy
snacks provided. For more information contact
Delevina at 250-626-3911 and Maureen Samuels @ Northern
Health 250-626-4725. Rides provided by Ellis Edgars 250-626-
9118. For more information contact Carly at 250-626-7884 or
wellness.coordinator@haidahealth.ca or FB: Niislaa Naay Healing
House Society
Haida Gwaii Arts Council presents 7-9:30pm /
Playhouse / 1616 Millard Street / Contemporary
Dance by Kunji Ikeda Feb 9 / Kinji Ikeda will
collaborate with Masset dancer Alison Keery for this show.
Adam Robert Thomas Jazz Concert Mar 1 / Juno-nominated
Jazz musician Adam Robert Thomas’ unique sound combines
elements of soul, jazz, indie and top 40 music. For more information
contact Beng Favreau at 250-637-1344 or info@hgartscouncil.ca
or FB: hgartscouncil
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Coach Al’s Hockey Camp – Masset Thursdays
from January 18-Feb 8 / 3:30-5pm / Roller Rink /
behind the Village Office on Gudangaay Tlaats’gaa
Naay Secondary School grounds / Join Coach Al in
the new year and learn the fundamentals of hockey!
Youth in grades 4 to 7. Registration required. For more information
contact HG Rec at 250-637-1192 or info@hgrec.com or
hgrec.com
Harm Reduction Lunch Fridays & Mondays / 10am-2pm /
Wellness House / 2132 Collison Ave. / For more information
contact David Emerson at 778-361-0769 or david.emerson@
haidahealth.ca
Community Dance Project Jan 11, 12, 18 & 19 / 5-7pm / Kwiiyaans
Community Hall / Eagle Ave / This is a FREE workshop
series open to EVERYONE on Haida Gwaii. It is co-presented by
local professional dance artist, Alison Keery and Mnidoo Mnising
based professional dance artist Candice Irwin. All ages and
abilities are encouraged! Bring the whole family! Children under
10 must be accompanied by an adult. This Workshop Series will
be exploring movement themes on land, sea and sky. COME
DANCE WITH US! For more information or to register contact
Alison Keery at alison.keery@hotmail.com or FB: Alison Keery
Wáan Kύn / Gamadiis Llnagaay Port Clements
Family Day Fun Shoot @ Port Clements Rod
and Gun Club / Feb 19 / 12-3pm / Juskatla Road,
5 km out of Port / Any caliber, any distance, bring
your family out and have some fun. Prizes for best sportsmanship,
most improved, and best accuracy for three age categories.
For more information contact Jason Rupke at 250-589-1420 or
jasonrupke@hotmail.com or FB: PortClementsRodandGunClub
Seniors’ Yoga Thursdays / 11am-12pm / Multiplex
Seniors’ Room / 36 Cedar Avenue West / Learn to
respect your body and discover its intelligence as
you stretch, strengthen, open, and relax. Mats are
available, please bring a blanket and arrive a few
minutes early. FREE! For more information contact HG Rec at
250-626-5652 or info@hgrec.com or hgrec.com
Storytime Tuesdays / 11:30am-12pm / Multipurpose
Building, Strong Start Room / 36 Cedar Avenue
West / Join Etchi from the Vancouver Island Regional
Library for Storytime! For more information
contact Etchi Zaleski at 250-626-3663 or jzaleski@
virl.bc.ca
Daajing Giids
Family Connection Drop In Monthly, 2nd
Thursday / 10am-12 / Island Wellness Society
Lounge / 204 Oceanview / Peer-to-peer support and
connection group for folks who are expecting, or
have had a baby in the past year. Join us for some
delicious snacks and good company! Feel free to bring your baby
and/or partner. Drop in Playgroup Fridays / 9-11am / This
playgroup is available for littles age 0-5years old. Parents must
be in attendance. For more information contact 250-559-4711 or
ccrrfamilyresource@islandswellnesssociety.com or FB: Haida
Gwaii Child Care Resource and Referral Program
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VIRL Daajing Giids Events 138 Bay Street. Knitters
Social Thursdays (apart from when there is the
movie nights) Movie night: Objectified Jan 18 /
6:30-8pm / Join us to watch. Movie night: Eating
Alaska Feb 15 / 6:30pm-8pm / Join us for our Movie
Night. For more information contact Michelle Scott at 250-559-
4518 or dg1@virl.bc.ca or virl.bc.ca
Earth Temple Activities & Events 403 Oceanview
Drive. The Groove - Monthly Ecstatic
Dance Party Every 2nd Friday of the month /
8-9:30pm / A safe space for freedom of movement.
All ages; suggested donation $10. For more information
contact Jessiquita at 250-617-5013 or jessiquitamadrid@gmail.com.
Yoga Inspired Fitness with Shelley
Tuesdays / 6-7pm / Shelley’s fitness classes are inspired by yoga
poses along with pilates and strength training exercises. Yoga
with Lance Mondays / 6-7pm / Tai Chi inspired exercise
Wednesdays / 12-1pm / Afterschool Program Wednesdays Jan
10-Feb 14 / 3:30-5pm / Join Karen for fun activities for youth ages
6-12. Qi Gong Fridays / 11-12:15pm / Join Kiki for this practice.
Mandala Drawing Jan 13 / 1:30-4:30pm / Join Kiki and take a
deep dive into Sacred Geometry. Registration for this offering at
www.kikivanderheiden.com Tarot Workshop Jan 14 / 1-4pm
/ With Karen & Ali. Mindful Belly Moves Jan 20 / 2:30-5pm /
Join S’ya. For more information on all programs contact Karen
at 250-637-1918 or kswalhout@gmail.com or earth-temple.
square.site
Breastfeeding group Last Wednesday of the month
/ 9:30-11am / Gather / 223 Oceanview Drive / This
peer support group is for parents who are currently
breastfeeding, chestfeeding, lactating or providing human
milk to their little ones, as well as expecting parents thinking of
human milk feeding, and elders and community care providers
with lived human milk feeding experience. For more information
contact Emma at 250-626-7688 or emma.mt@lllc.ca or FB:
LLLC -La Leche League Haida Gwaii or www.lllc.ca
Sunday Church and Worship Service Sundays / 10am-12pm /
Bethel Assembly Church / 222 Oceanview Drive / We are a friendly
and welcoming family fellowship Christian Church (affiliated
with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada) where everybody
(including children) is welcome. Sunday services commence
at 10am followed by fellowship. For more information, please
check our website: bethelassembly.ca For more information contact
Bill and Heather at 604-989-2364 or bbeamish1@hotmail.
com or bethelassembly.ca
Forbes Pharmacy
at the Hospital in Daajing Giids
OPEN WEEKDAYS
9 am to 5 pm
Closed for lunch 1-2 pm
250-559-4910 rxdm1005@nbly.ca
www.forbespharmacy.ca
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Daajing Giids - cont.
Taoist Tai Chi® Saturdays / 10am-12pm / Daajing Giids Community
Hall / 134 Bay Street / Strength, Flexibility, Stillness For
more information contact Beatie at 250-631-9160 or haidagwaii@taoist.org
or www.taoist.org
Support Group – a compassionate gathering
for those with elders facing dementia symptoms
Jan 29 / 6:30-8pm / Senior’s room next to
VIRL / 138 Bay Street / Our sessions include caring,
sharing understanding and tea. All are welcome.
For more information contact Shelley Braun at 250-600-0215 or
haidagwaii@bcss.org
Haida Gwaii Coffeehouse / 6:30-9pm / Daajing
Giids Community Hall / Jan 26 – featuring Kayla
; Feb 23 – featuring Möbius / The doors open at
6:30pm. The evening will begin with a shared community
meal, so please remember to bring a bowl,
spoon and mug to partake. The open mic starts at
7pm (sign up between 6:30 and 7pm). Everything is by donation.
For more information, follow on Facebook or visit www.haidagwaiicoffeehouse.com.
HG Rec activities @ GidGalang Kuuyas Naay
Secondary School Gymnasium / 801 Oceanview
/ Check out their website for a schedule of all
indoor sports & other activities – hgrec.com
Haida Gwaii Arts Council Shows @ 7-9:30pm /
Daajing Giids Community Hall / 134 Bay Street
/ Alex Cuba Solo Tour on Haida Gwaii Jan 23 /
Latin Grammy/Juno winner, singer-songwriter Alex
Cuba will be performing one solo show in Haida Gwaii, bringing
his brand of world music and calibre of musicianship that will
both inspire and delight many. Special show admission price –
$20 for HGAC members; $25 for public. Contemporary Dance
by Kunji Ikeda Feb 10 / Kinji Ikeda will collaborate with Masset
dancer Alison Keery for this show. Adam Robert Thomas Jazz
Concert Mar 2 / Juno-nominated Jazz musician Adam Robert
Thomas’ unique sound combines elements of soul, jazz, indie
and top 40 music. For more information contact Beng Favreau at
250-637-1344 or info@hgartscouncil.ca or FB: hgartscouncil
HAVE AN EVENT TO PROMOTE?
Send your details to Jamie McDonald at
events.manager@haidagwaiitrader.com
K’il Kun Sandspit
VIRL - Craft Night Thursdays / 5-7pm / Vancouver
Island Regional Library / Seabreeze Plaza, Beach Rd
/ The Sandspit Branch continues to host craft night
every Thursday evening. 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
Taoist Tai Chi® Sundays / 6-7:30pm / Sandspit Community
Hall / 411 Alliford Bay / Strength, Flexibility, Stillness. For more
information contact Remi 250-637-5729 or haidagwaii@taoist.
org or taoist.org
Drop-in Floor Hockey Thursdays / 7-8pm / Agnes
L Mathers Elementary school gymnasium / 406 Copper
Bay / Floor hockey is a family of indoor hockey
games, usually in the style of ice hockey, that are
played on flat floor surfaces, such as a basketball
court. COST: Free! For adults, Co-Ed – bring your own gear or
borrow! ORGANIZER: Jamie Polk. For more information contact
HG Rec at 250-637-1192 or info@hgrec.com or hgrec.com
HlGaagilda Skidegate
Community Dance Project Jan 8, 9, 15 & 16 /
5-7pm / Sk’aadGaa Naay / 500 Skidegate Heights
/ This is a FREE workshop series open to EV-
ERYONE on Haida Gwaii. It is co-presented by
local professional dance artist, Alison Keery and
Mnidoo Mnising based professional dance artist Candice Irwin.
All ages and abilities are encouraged! Bring the whole family!
Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. This
Workshop Series will be exploring movement themes on land,
sea and sky. COME DANCE WITH US! For more information or
to register contact Alison Keery at alison.keery@hotmail.com or
FB: Alison Keery
Coach Al’s Hockey Camp Wednesdays, Jan 17-Feb 7 / 3:30-
5pm / Sk’aadGaa Naay Elementary Gymnasium / 500 Skidegate
Heights / Join Coach Al in the new year and learn the fundamentals
of hockey! Youth in grades 4 to 7 are invited to develop
their skills through drills, mini-games, & scrimmages in a safe
environment, where they’ll be encouraged to fall in love with the
game. Registration required. For more information contact HG
Rec at 250-637-1192 or info@hgrec.com or hgrec.com
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HlGaagilda Skidegate - cont.
Support Group - Do you have a friend or family
member living with mental illness or have
issues with substance use? Jan 30 / 6:30-8pm /
Food Pantry / green building by Small Hall on Front
Street / Our peer-led support group extends a warm
welcome to everyone, not just families, seeking a safe space to
discuss concerns and share experiences. Following the NAMI
approach, our aim is to work as a group with the clear intention
to increase our capacity to navigate difficult times. You are not
alone. For more information contact Shelley Braun at 250-600-
0215 or haidagwaii@bcss.org or bcss.org
CHN Career/Job Fair Jan 31 / 3-7:30pm / Small
Hall / Front Street / The Council of the Haida
Nation invite you to join us for the 2nd Annual
CHN Career/Job Fair. Tables are 100$ each. To
book a table or for more information, please email:
katrina.overton@haidanation.com. Catered dinner
to be served at 5 p.m. For more information contact CHN at
250.559.4468 or katrina.overton@haidanation.com or haidanation.ca
ALL ISLANDS' ART SHOW
May 3rd to June 30th
Online & in person event
CALL FOR ARTISTS
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Taoist Tai Chi® Wednesdays / 10am-noon / Tlell Firehall / 36542
Hwy 16 / Strength, Flexibility, Stillness. For more information
contact Charlie at 250 559 8252 or haidagwaii@taoist.org or
taoist.org
Your Communities, Your Councils
Village of Port Clements Regular Council
Meetings: 3 rd Monday of the month; Committee of
the Whole meetings: Once a month, dates TBA /
7-8:30pm / 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
/ 7pm / 903 A Oceanview Drive / Regular Council
Meetings. For more information (250) 559-4765 or office@
queencharlotte.ca, 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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Haida Gwaii Arts Council
2024 Music Events
Alex Cuba Solo Show
January 23 th | Hall in Daajing Giids
HGAC Members: $20 | Public: $25
RAIN dance performance
by Kunji Ikeda
February 9 th | Masset Playhouse
February 10 th | Hall in Daajing Giids
HGAC Members: $15 | Public: $20
Adam Robert Thomas
Jazz Concert
March 1 st | Masset Playhouse
March 2 nd | Hall in Daajing Giids
HGAC Members: $15 | Public: $20
All shows start at 7:30PM. Door opens at 7PM. Cash admission at the door.
www.hgartscouncil.ca
info@hgartscouncil.ca