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EMBRACING THE TRUTH<br />

A New Day Dawns<br />

Issue 129<br />

<strong>May</strong> / <strong>June</strong> <strong>2024</strong><br />

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Features<br />

10<br />

The Mapmaker<br />

Learning from What We’ve Lost<br />

16<br />

Haida Gwaii Local<br />

Foods Project<br />

<strong>2024</strong> Farmers’ Markets<br />

28<br />

Embracing the Truth<br />

A New Day Dawns<br />

Also In This Issue<br />

Dear Huckleberry ................................... 6<br />

A Naturalist's Almanac .......................... 8<br />

'Round and About ................................ 12<br />

Cat Tale .................................................. 14<br />

Life-Changing Award ........................... 15<br />

Haida Gwaii Eats .................................. 18<br />

Gwaii Trust ............................................ 22<br />

Neil Carey at 102 ................................... 25<br />

Making Things Right ........................... 26<br />

On The Cover: Image is a composite of Landsat, TRIM,<br />

bathymetry and NASA data, reprojected in Google Earth.<br />

Design and production | by John Broadhead, David Leversee<br />

and Simon Davies, Copyright Gowgaia Institute.<br />

All Things Music ................................... 32<br />

Puzzle Page ............................................ 34<br />

Kids' Musings ........................................ 35<br />

Science Corner ...................................... 36<br />

Horoscope .............................................. 37<br />

Classifieds .............................................. 38<br />

Tide Tables ............................................. 48<br />

Community Calendar ........................... 50<br />

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Our Valued Contributors<br />

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exploring Haida Gwaii.<br />

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Letter From the Editor<br />

The Narrowing of Us and Them<br />

By Shellene Patience<br />

April 14th, <strong>2024</strong>. The energy of the<br />

crowd gathered at the George Brown<br />

Recreation Centre in HlGaagilda<br />

Skidegate is positively electric. Bearing<br />

witness to the signing of the<br />

Gaayhllxid | Gíhlagalgang “Rising<br />

Tide” Haida Title Lands Agreement<br />

moved many, including myself, to<br />

tears.<br />

It’s awe-inspiring how much work it<br />

took to achieve this goal and ample<br />

implementation efforts lie ahead.<br />

Although this chapter comes with<br />

many expressed uncertainties…<br />

risks, benefits, trade-offs, one thing<br />

is clear. Haida Title undeniably<br />

embodies precedent-setting opportunities<br />

not just for Haida Gwaii but<br />

for the planet as a whole.<br />

Stewardship and Unity<br />

Energy and resources from the<br />

earth, sun and moon, give. Living<br />

things, especially people, take. It<br />

is evident that our survival now<br />

hinges on harmonious coexistence.<br />

If we value ongoing life, we must<br />

steward. Each other and the planet.<br />

Stewardship is less a matter of<br />

power - who owns what - and more<br />

a matter of who takes care of what.<br />

Do we really have time to focus on<br />

anything but sustaining life?<br />

“Power without love is<br />

reckless and abusive<br />

and love without power is<br />

sentimental and anemic.<br />

Power at its best is love<br />

implementing the demands<br />

of justice, and justice at its<br />

best is power correcting<br />

everything that stands<br />

against love.”<br />

- Martin Luther King Jr.<br />

Supporting another key imperative<br />

of working together, the spectrum<br />

of engaged stakeholders for this<br />

initiative is impressive. It involves<br />

Haida and other First Nation citizens,<br />

municipal and provincial<br />

governments, the general public,<br />

property owners, tenure and licence<br />

holders, business owners, industry<br />

and the legal community.<br />

It’s unity in diversity. Our ability to<br />

reach this, as Mahatma Gandhi prophetically<br />

said, “will be the beauty<br />

and the test of our civilization.”<br />

<strong>May</strong> all move forward, as Haida<br />

Elders advise, by walking softly.<br />

One foot gently in front<br />

of the other,<br />

Shellene Patience<br />

PC | Sonoko N from Pixabay<br />

<strong>May</strong> / <strong>June</strong> <strong>2024</strong> 5


DEAR HUCKLEBERRY<br />

Dear Huckleberry is an advice column aiming to use a bit of sound advice to<br />

nurture healing and growth, while hopefully making you laugh a little too. This<br />

column is not a substitute for working with a licensed counsellor. Please seek<br />

professional help if you are struggling.<br />

Dear Huckleberry,<br />

Since my mom’s passing, despite my efforts to<br />

connect, there seems to be a barrier between me<br />

and my father. We are very different. I came to realize<br />

my mom was the glue of our family and now every<br />

time I try to be close he pushes me away. What can<br />

I do? – Feeling Adrift<br />

Dearest, while it’s natural to crave a deeper connection,<br />

everyone processes emotions differently.<br />

Your father might be coping with your mom’s passing<br />

in his own way, which may inadvertently create<br />

distance. Be vulnerable and honest without making<br />

assumptions. Let him know that you value him and<br />

want to rebuild your connection. Just be patient and<br />

give your father space to open up at his own pace.<br />

a completely different career path. Many people who<br />

have navigated similar challenges can share their<br />

insights, so reach out to mentors and colleagues for<br />

guidance and support. Most importantly, be patient<br />

with yourself. Celebrate your achievements along the<br />

way and remember that it’s never too late to make<br />

changes and find your purpose.<br />

Dear Huckleberry,<br />

I’ve yet to find anyone romantically who is as<br />

interested in me as I am in them. The courtship<br />

process often feels like I’m wasting my time. What<br />

is your advice to cut to the chase of knowing if there<br />

are genuine compatibilities? - Looking For the<br />

Real Thing<br />

Dear Huckleberry,<br />

I find myself feeling unfulfilled in my career<br />

and uncertain about my future. I’m not finding<br />

the sense of purpose I had hoped for. How can I<br />

navigate this feeling and<br />

chart a more fulfilling course<br />

for my professional life?<br />

– Unfulfilled<br />

Dear Unfulfilled, this feeling<br />

is normal when you’ve<br />

never asked yourself what<br />

truly matters to you, what<br />

brings you joy and what you’re passionate about.<br />

The key is curiosity; be open to everything that sparks<br />

something inside you: new opportunities, learning<br />

experiences, new projects within your current job,<br />

pursuing further education or training or exploring<br />

Dear Looking For the Real Thing, finding<br />

genuine compatibility in the realm of romance<br />

can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack.<br />

Especially if you are not clear about your own values,<br />

interests and non-negotiables. Stand proud and<br />

joyful when discussing your aspirations, beliefs and<br />

experiences. Pay attention<br />

The key is curiosity;<br />

be open to everything<br />

that sparks something<br />

inside you.<br />

to actions rather than just<br />

words. Look for consistency<br />

in behavior and how they<br />

treat you and others around<br />

them.<br />

Being honest with yourself<br />

about your expectations is<br />

almost as important as being honest with them; you<br />

need to speak and walk your truth. Always trust<br />

your instincts. If you sense red flags, don’t ignore<br />

them. The key to finding the real thing lies in being<br />

intentional and staying true to yourself.<br />

Have a letter you would like to submit for consideration? Email dearhuckleberry.hgt@gmail.com or send via mail<br />

to Dear Huckleberry c/o Haida Gwaii Trader, PO Box 313, Port Clements, BC V0T 1R0. Do explain your full<br />

situation - unlimited text – but also include a 100-word maximum overview question. If your submission is chosen,<br />

only the overview question will be published.<br />

6 HG


<strong>May</strong> / <strong>June</strong> <strong>2024</strong> 7


A Naturalist’s Almanac<br />

Avian Life in Spring – Berries and Beauties<br />

Article and photos by Margo Hearne<br />

The Cedar Waxwings that usually<br />

return in <strong>May</strong> are eating berries on<br />

the holly and cotoneaster bushes,<br />

those that the robins left behind.<br />

The berries are not as rich as huckleberries<br />

or salmonberries, but they<br />

have enough to keep the birds going<br />

until something better comes along.<br />

Cotoneaster berries take a while to<br />

ripen and usually last right through<br />

fall, winter and into spring although<br />

sometimes they don’t survive; a really<br />

sharp frost will kill them off. It happened<br />

a few years ago when we had<br />

a brisk northeaster for more than a<br />

week. All the berries froze and died.<br />

The waxwings that had loaded up on<br />

them the previous year came back<br />

in expectation of the same success,<br />

but they were out of luck and didn’t<br />

return to the same bush for at least<br />

three years. And now they’re back.<br />

They sit on the tip-top of an adjacent<br />

cedar, check out the surrounding<br />

area, then dive in. They often tangle<br />

with the local robin family members<br />

that have recently fledged and are just<br />

a little territorial. There’s a lot of loud<br />

scolding and sharp ‘chats’ about it all<br />

until things settle down. One year<br />

during a really deep snow a flock of<br />

70 robins arrived in February and ate<br />

every berry on the bush! They had it<br />

cleaned out in a week. The waxwings<br />

were out of luck again. Survival is a<br />

chancy business.<br />

Orange-crowned Warblers are one of<br />

three warbler species known to nest<br />

on Haida Gwaii. The other two are<br />

Townsend’s and Wilson’s - bold, bright<br />

70 robins arrived<br />

in February and<br />

ate every berry on<br />

the bush!<br />

birds, all snappy black and yellow<br />

with lots of flair. Not so the Orangecrowned.<br />

It’s a subtle, yellowy-green<br />

bird, sometimes with fine faded<br />

streaking on its front and no white<br />

wing-bars or other standout marks. Its<br />

orange crown is not often seen unless<br />

the bird is alarmed or when wet after<br />

a bath. Then the colours will show up<br />

and can even show some red mixed<br />

with the orange. Interestingly, so does<br />

the much smaller Golden-crowned<br />

Kinglet which has a visible golden<br />

crown and white wing-bars. Both<br />

the kinglet and the Orange-crowned<br />

are forest birds; the kinglet prefers to<br />

nest in the high conifers while the<br />

warbler’s preference is for low leafy<br />

bushes. Its colours are a perfect camouflage<br />

as the leaves shift and dance<br />

in the wind. One wonders if one is<br />

looking at a leaf or a bird?<br />

After seeking out the shifting shadows<br />

in the bushes it was a relief to<br />

see Sandhill Cranes stalking across<br />

the Sanctuary, visible, confident and<br />

apparently fearless. They return to<br />

nest there in early April and have<br />

their territory staked out right away.<br />

As do the Bald Eagles; they don’t skip<br />

around like falling leaves but soar<br />

high and heavenly through the bright<br />

blue sky.<br />

Orange-crowned<br />

Warbler in Fall<br />

American Robin eating<br />

cotoneaster berries<br />

Sandhill Crane in Delkatla<br />

Wildlife Sanctuary<br />

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Cedar Waxwing in holly tree<br />

<strong>May</strong> / <strong>June</strong> <strong>2024</strong> 9


The Mapmaker<br />

Learning from What We’ve Lost<br />

By Claude Adams<br />

John Broadhead has an abiding urge<br />

to protect the well-being of Haida<br />

Gwaii. “It’s been a bit of a mission<br />

since I first came to Haida Gwaii in<br />

the 70s,” he says. “It’s a personal thing,<br />

I don’t know how else to describe it.”<br />

The mission involves cultivating<br />

public understanding with maps and<br />

charts and a book or two, showing<br />

things in the environment that matter<br />

to everyone, making maps that make<br />

a difference to public policies, to the<br />

choices we make about logging and<br />

fishing and their impacts on the land<br />

and sea.<br />

At age 74, the Daajing Giids resident,<br />

whose Haida name is Taaxiid, has<br />

spent the better part of his life doing<br />

that. He’s done so with a team of people<br />

through an organization called<br />

the Gowgaia Institute, whose analysis<br />

projects played a key role in land use<br />

planning on Haida Gwaii, in several<br />

Haida legal initiatives, and in growing<br />

the constituency for change.<br />

Seeing is<br />

believing and<br />

mapping can<br />

convey a big,<br />

complex picture<br />

quickly.<br />

Over the past 30 years, he says, the<br />

many maps and charts produced by<br />

the Institute have built up a dramatic<br />

picture of loss and a powerful argument<br />

in favour of changing the way<br />

that business is done, in particular<br />

by recognizing and exercising Haida<br />

Title.<br />

“Imagine Haida Gwaii’s better quality<br />

forests as a glass of water,” he adds.<br />

“That glass is two-thirds empty.”<br />

“Once we see it on the map, there’s no<br />

way to hide it. Over 110 million cubic<br />

metres of logs, worth more than 20<br />

billion dollars, have been taken from<br />

Haida Gwaii, with little benefit to the<br />

communities - no public swimming<br />

pool, no local sawmill, no local public<br />

transportation, and now, fewer and<br />

fewer jobs.<br />

John’s training is in math, animation<br />

and graphic design, and he says that<br />

10 HG<br />

John Broadhead in his workplace<br />

PC | Bill Broadhead


maps convey information more efficiently<br />

than just words or numbers.<br />

“Seeing is believing and mapping can<br />

convey a big, complex picture quickly<br />

— such as the ecological and economic<br />

value of trees on the land, the<br />

extent and pace of logging, the distribution<br />

and abundance of salmon, and<br />

how those things affect each other.”<br />

I asked John which are his favourite<br />

maps. “The Riparian Fish Forest map<br />

is a beauty - almost abstract, lovely<br />

to look at, yet based on three years of<br />

work with biologists, stream-keepers,<br />

Haida knowledge holders and a ton<br />

of data, and it portrays some of the<br />

things we know about the relationship<br />

between salmon and the well-being of<br />

life in Haida Gwaii. See pages 34-38 at<br />

https://salmonwatersheds.ca/document/lib_465/<br />

“We know that indiscriminate logging<br />

has seriously impacted 66 major<br />

salmon-bearing rivers including 48<br />

watersheds at high or very high risk<br />

of ongoing, cascading impacts to the<br />

watersheds and all of the life forms<br />

that inhabit them.<br />

“The logging history is harder to look<br />

at, and the closer you look the harder<br />

it becomes. We produced a dozen<br />

different versions of it over the last<br />

20 years, with information graphics<br />

that illustrate and quantify annual<br />

logging volumes and values. What’s<br />

gone, what’s left.<br />

An animated map of the history of<br />

logging on Haida Gwaii can be found<br />

by doing a Google search for “You-<br />

Tube Gowgaia Institute.”<br />

Finally, I asked him what kind of<br />

mapping projects might lie ahead,<br />

and if newer technology would make<br />

the Institute’s work more effective.<br />

“The Haida Title Lands Agreement<br />

opens up a whole new path for public<br />

dialogue and planning and mapping<br />

support,” he said.<br />

“In terms of protecting the land, as<br />

of 2017 almost 60 percent of Haida<br />

Gwaii is in protected and special<br />

management areas. The question that<br />

remains is: Have we done an adequate<br />

job of it? Are the protected areas in<br />

the right places? Or have we ‘picked<br />

the low hanging fruit’ in some places<br />

with lower environmental and economic<br />

values, in order to avoid social<br />

conflict and economic impacts on<br />

island communities?<br />

“I think that with or without technology<br />

— and I’m not convinced<br />

that technology brings as many real<br />

improvements as we lead ourselves to<br />

believe — the work as ever is to come<br />

together, to share good food and company,<br />

to sit in respect for each other<br />

and the amazing place where we live,<br />

to listen and learn about the things<br />

that matter to our collective well-being,<br />

to find new ways to protect Haida<br />

Gwaii.”<br />

Gowgaia gratefully acknowledges the<br />

support of the Gwaii Trust in various<br />

mapping projects over the past decade<br />

or so.<br />

Gowgaia Institute<br />

<strong>May</strong> / <strong>June</strong> <strong>2024</strong> 11


‘Round and About<br />

The Comedy of Aging – And How to Roll With It<br />

Article by Jana McLeod<br />

Life is funny. One day I’m kicking a fallen breast pad under<br />

the shelf in the Co-op. Thirty years later I’m shaking<br />

the socks out of my pants, the same damn socks that I<br />

already have on. For the record, “looking for socks” is not<br />

a legitimate excuse for being late.<br />

I have always been pretty absent-minded, but it’s getting<br />

worse as I get older. I watch,<br />

marvelling, as my daughter<br />

remembers where we parked<br />

the car in the city. I couldn’t<br />

have done it on my own. I’ve<br />

got some pretty good coping<br />

mechanisms, but the panic button on the car key only<br />

works if you’re in close proximity to your vehicle.<br />

Lying helps when you’re keeping up appearances. This<br />

came to light while trying to win a game of Memory with<br />

my grandson. He’s young enough to fall for the ole “hey<br />

look, a power ranger” trick sometimes but I think he’s<br />

beginning to catch on when I cheat, Especially when his<br />

younger brother pipes up “Gamma moved that card.”<br />

Denial is another tactic I use to cover my decline. One day<br />

I was innocently filing my nails. My dear husband was<br />

looking at me with a bit of mirth, asking me where my<br />

glasses were. His laughter at my insistence that I didn’t<br />

need them was pretty annoying. I took the high road and<br />

just left the room. Then I looked down and realized I<br />

was rubbing a popsicle stick on my nails. I stayed in my<br />

room the rest of the evening pondering ways to fight this<br />

ailment called aging.<br />

At the urging of my doctor I took up an exercise regime.<br />

I bought a sports bra at a cheap outlet store. One boxing<br />

class and the padding came loose and bunched up around<br />

my neck. I tried another bra on in the Sport Chek store<br />

and worked up quite a sweat. It was so tight it took me<br />

fifteen minutes to get out of it. Call it a physical training<br />

session.<br />

I bought a key to the local weight room and my first visit<br />

was pretty intimidating. I have no idea how people listen<br />

to music and not dance! I can’t help it. I also find myself<br />

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staring at the equipment because I’m trying to figure out<br />

how to use it.<br />

I feel so inadequate at boxing and the weight room. But I<br />

am thrilled to say I have never once felt judged by the people<br />

I’m exercising with. Even my excessive sweat was met<br />

with the observation that it made a lovely heart design on<br />

my back. Any time I ask for<br />

I realized I was rubbing a<br />

popsicle stick on my nails.<br />

help I’m met with respect, encouragement,<br />

and gentleness.<br />

By the way, boxing is free and<br />

happens twice a week at the<br />

Kwiiyaans Community Hall ,<br />

I just monitor their Facebook page. The weight room is<br />

the old curling rink uptown. You can buy a key from the<br />

Masset Village Office. Call them at 250-626-3995.<br />

Jana (in red) training with Naveed Ali.<br />

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Smokey the Tripod<br />

A Cat Tale<br />

Article by Lin Armstrong | Photos by Jane Kinegal<br />

echobay@hgqci.org<br />

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I recently interviewed a handsome<br />

long-haired cat. His human companion<br />

was standing by to interpret.<br />

Smokey is almost ten, a mix of Maine<br />

Coon and Himalayan; he is also a<br />

tripod – a three-legged cat - due to an<br />

altercation with genus Canis. Upon<br />

adoption, it was decided Smokey<br />

would remain an indoor cat, something<br />

he rebelled against by running<br />

away for eight days. His human used<br />

the Hansel and Gretel ploy, a chain<br />

of treats leading to her door. The cat<br />

came back.<br />

Smokey obviously liked being outside<br />

although he is not physically<br />

equipped to defend himself. Several<br />

different carrying arrangements were<br />

tried but he managed to wriggle out<br />

of each one. When the pet buggy arrived,<br />

he avoided it. His companion<br />

explained it would be the only way<br />

he could go outside. Add some comfy<br />

pillows and blankets and Smokey<br />

was once again able to safely enjoy<br />

the outdoors during daily walks.<br />

You have probably seen his perambulator<br />

whilst perambulating yourself.<br />

It looks like a baby buggy with a netting<br />

and sunshade and<br />

is pushed by a lady with<br />

lovely white curly hair.<br />

She will tell you he loves<br />

to meet people, especially<br />

children as he can see<br />

mostly all of them from<br />

his perch.<br />

Smokey wants all indoor<br />

cats to know they don’t<br />

need to be a tripod to enjoy<br />

the comfort of a pet<br />

buggy.<br />

He spent most of our<br />

interview curled up on<br />

a pillow in the sun and<br />

he categorically declined<br />

my request for an autograph.


Life-Changing Award<br />

Scholarship Foundation of the Pacific to SFU<br />

Article by Lin Armstrong<br />

Riley Dorman, a grade 12 student<br />

from K’il Kun Sandspit, is this year’s<br />

recipient of a four-year scholarship<br />

to attend Simon Fraser University<br />

(SFU), an award given by the Scholarship<br />

Foundation of the Pacific annually<br />

to a Haida Gwaii student with<br />

outstanding academic achievement<br />

and with a vision to give back to the<br />

islands. The prize includes tuition,<br />

airfare, a meal/accommodation plan,<br />

plus all books and fees.<br />

Students interested in the scholarship<br />

prepare to compete as early as grade<br />

8 and formally notify their teachers<br />

and principal of their intention at the<br />

beginning of grade 12. Besides outstanding<br />

grades, the competitors need<br />

to submit a qualifying essay and undertake<br />

an arduous interview process.<br />

“This year, the committee was impressed<br />

by every candidate who<br />

would have each been an outstanding<br />

representative for the Foundation,<br />

as well as Haida Gwaii youth,” says<br />

Sylvan Daugert, Director of the scholarship<br />

foundation. The Foundation is<br />

Riley with his dog Lola<br />

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volunteer-driven and sustains itself<br />

through private donations and generous<br />

support from the Gwaii Trust<br />

Society, SFU, Pacific Salmon Foundation,<br />

and Langara Fishing Lodge.<br />

Sylvan gave a glowing review of Riley’s<br />

presentation. “For 45 minutes,<br />

he held a virtual room of people from<br />

all walks of life and different circumstances,<br />

enthralled with his vision for<br />

Haida Gwaii and himself. Riley laid<br />

his soul bare to us, and we all appreciated<br />

his candour.”<br />

Riley says he didn’t really let himself<br />

believe the scholarship could be a<br />

possibility for him until grade 10. A<br />

tour of Simon Fraser University gave<br />

him the motivation to put in the extra<br />

work required to be an applicant.<br />

Riley has completed his difficult<br />

courses and does not have to write<br />

any more finals. He is focused on<br />

pre-calculus 12, readily admitting<br />

math hasn’t been his easiest subject.<br />

In a letter of gratitude to the Foundation,<br />

Riley wrote, “I<br />

am deeply honored to<br />

have been chosen as<br />

the recipient of this<br />

award. Without the<br />

support of the scholarship,<br />

I feared that a<br />

four-year degree was<br />

financially unobtainable.<br />

This opportunity<br />

surpasses anything<br />

that I imagined for my<br />

future. This unique opportunity<br />

will change<br />

the course of my life<br />

forever.”<br />

Further information,<br />

including a list of previous<br />

winners, is available<br />

at sfotp.com.<br />

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<strong>May</strong> / <strong>June</strong> <strong>2024</strong> 15


HAIDA GWAII LOCAL<br />

FOODS PROJECT<br />

Haida Gwaii Farmers’ Markets <strong>2024</strong><br />

Article by Jamie McDonald<br />

A Farmers’ Market brings together farmers, craftspeople and consumers. It’s a place to chat, to learn and… to smell,<br />

taste and stock up on delicious local food! Haida Gwaii has a new market in ‘Wáan Kún Port Clements, bringing the<br />

number of markets on the islands up to five - four on Graham Island, and one on Moresby Island, so most of us are<br />

only minutes away from a nourishing and heartwarming weekly experience.<br />

Community Market<br />

in Daajing Giids<br />

April to November, Saturdays, 11am-2pm (no early<br />

birds please). Located in the kiosks by the DG ball<br />

field.<br />

Maude Island Farm’s organic produce, Grandma Betty’s artisan jams & jellies,<br />

Dangles jewelry, locally-designed & printed souvenir mugs, coffee and<br />

more. Mary’s homemade goodies and hand-knit toques, socks & gloves. St.<br />

Mary’s Spring Estate Farm’s freshly-baked sourdough bread, sauerkraut,<br />

kombucha, fresh farm produce and eggs. Kiss and Tlell smokies. Marina’s egg<br />

rolls. Lama’s tasty cuisine, including shawarma & falafel... and more! Vendors<br />

welcome (full season or drop in fees). Call 250-559-8122 or 250-634-0767 or<br />

email dg.communityhall@gmail.com. Facebook: The Community Market in<br />

Daajing Giids on Haida Gwaii.<br />

Tll.aal Tlell<br />

Farmers’ Market<br />

<strong>May</strong> 5 to October 27, Sundays, 11am-2pm. Look for<br />

the giant carrot in Tlell, on Highway 16, by the Tlell<br />

Fire Hall.<br />

Haida art and clothing, BBQ lunch, baked goods, jams & jellies, handmade<br />

aprons, fudge and candies, local artisans, coffee, souvenir mugs, vegetables,<br />

lemonades & ice pops in season. New vendors welcome! Contact Marylynn<br />

Hunt at 250-559-8282 or email stmarysspring@gmail.com. Facebook: Tlell<br />

Farmers Market.<br />

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Across from the HG Co-op, 1575 Main Street in Masset.<br />

FOODS PROJECT<br />

The Masset Market is a collective of Haida Gwaii growers, bakers and makers.<br />

We brave the elements year-round to offer locally grown and prepared foods<br />

including vegetables, eggs, preserves, ferments, island-roasted coffee, baking<br />

and treats, potted plants and starts, cut flowers and mushrooms and berries<br />

that are available in season. Locally handcrafted items include jewelry, Haida<br />

art & carvings, soap and Haida body products, Gwaii pottery, Farmers’ painted, knitted & Markets sewn crafts,<br />

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beachcombed treasures and more! Delicious hot lunches are a regular feature<br />

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Island, Island, so most so most of us of are us are only only minutes away away from from an an enriching weekly weekly experience.<br />

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Date/Time: Fridays, 11am-2pm, year-round<br />

Date/Time: Saturdays, 11am—2pm, year-round<br />

Location: Across Port Across from from Clements<br />

the the HG HG Co-op, Co-op, 1575 1575 Main<br />

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(with (with a short a short break break around around Christmas/January).<br />

Street Street in Masset. in January-September, November and December. Location: Every<br />

Gather, 223 223 Oceanview Drive, Drive, Daajing<br />

2nd Tuesday (most months and some Saturdays – see FB Giids. page),<br />

Giids.<br />

What What we we offer: offer: Locally Locally grown grown 11am-2pm. and and prepared 54 Bayview foods foods including Drive, in vegetablestables,<br />

greens greens and and microgreens, Church eggs, eggs, building. preserves, ferments, baked<br />

baked What What we we offer: offer: You’ll You’ll find find delicious baked baked treats treats of of all all kinds,<br />

kinds,<br />

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goods goods and and treats, treats, plant plant starts starts and and seedlings, cut cut flowers, mush-<br />

mushrooms<br />

and and berries berries are are available in season. in season. Locally Locally handcrafted<br />

rooms, rooms, locally locally harvested kelp kelp products, and and more!<br />

more!<br />

locally locally grown grown fresh fresh produce, gorgeous flowers, foraged mush-<br />

mush-<br />

Jams & preserves, home-baked pies, cookies, cakes and tarts fudge, handmade<br />

rooms sewn goods, arts and crafts, hand-knit garments, locally-made souvenirs and<br />

items items include soap soap and and body body products, jewellery, pottery, and<br />

and<br />

knitted,<br />

gifts, fashion<br />

painted, felted<br />

jewelry, felted and and<br />

ice<br />

beach-combed pops, lemonade<br />

treasures (seasonal),<br />

and and more!<br />

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Moresby Market<br />

Moresby Artisan Artisan Market Market (K’il (K’il Kun Kun Sandspit)<br />

Date/Time: Sundays, 11am-1pm, starting Sun-<br />

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Market<br />

day, day, <strong>June</strong> <strong>June</strong> 12, 12, 2022, 2022, through mid-September<br />

Date/Time: K’il Sundays, Kun 11am—2pm, Sandspit<br />

starting <strong>June</strong><br />

<strong>June</strong><br />

Location: In In front front of ALM of ALM Elementary School,<br />

School,<br />

5, 2022, 5, <strong>June</strong> 2022, until 2 until to the August the last last week 25, week Sundays of October. of 11am-1pm, ALM School, near the 406 406 Copper Bay Bay Road<br />

Road<br />

Location: pergola. Highway 16, 16, behind behind and and to the to the left left of<br />

of<br />

the the Tlell Tlell Fire Fire Hall. Hall. Look Look for for the the giant giant carrot!<br />

carrot!<br />

What What we we offer: offer: Baked Baked goods, goods, occasional fresh fresh produce, art art by<br />

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eggs, tography and more. and and more!<br />

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kombucha,<br />

book strawberry, a table, raspberry, our drop-in rhubarb table and and currant fee is $10 seedlings for adults and<br />

and and Contact: $5 for Kelsey kids. Kelsey Kricheldorf An<br />

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bucha, To much annual much more!<br />

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Contact: Marylynn Hunt Hunt / 250-559-8282 / / stmarysspring@<br />

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Haida Gwaii Eats<br />

Lemon and Local Berries Cake<br />

Article and photos by Jamie McDonald<br />

If you’ve been out for a walk lately, you may have noticed all the beautiful salmonberry bushes are in bloom. Berry<br />

picking is coming up soon and so it’s time to use up all those yummy berries you have stored in your freezer before<br />

the next batch is ready to go in there! Here’s a healthy, vegan, sugar- and wheat-free recipe to help you do just that.<br />

Dry Ingredients<br />

2 cups almond flour<br />

1¼ cups oat flour<br />

2 tsp baking powder<br />

Wet Ingredients<br />

½ cup lemon juice<br />

1 cup pitted dates<br />

1 cup milk (plant-based or other)<br />

Berry Topping<br />

1¼ cup frozen berries (I used thimbleberries<br />

for the colour)<br />

3 pitted dates<br />

2 tsp vanilla<br />

1 tsp baking soda<br />

1/2 tsp turmeric<br />

1½ tsp vanilla extract<br />

1 tbsp lemon zest<br />

1½ cups berries (I used blackberries,<br />

but blueberries also work well)<br />

Water (enough to thin to a pourable<br />

consistency)<br />

Optional: ½ cup toasted desiccated<br />

coconut<br />

Preparation<br />

Preheat the oven to 350 F.<br />

Combine all the dry ingredients in a bowl and whisk. In a blender combine<br />

lemon juice, dates, milk and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth. Whisk in<br />

zest. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Mix to combine.<br />

Add 1½ cups berries (blackberries or blueberries) and mix<br />

just to combine. Pour batter into a parchment-lined 9” pan. Bake<br />

for 20 minutes and reduce oven temperature to 325 F. Continue to<br />

bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until edges are browned<br />

and top is firm when pressed gently. In the meantime, combine all<br />

the ingredients for the berry topping in a saucepan on medium low<br />

heat. Bring to a simmer for 15-20 minutes. Allow to cool. Blend until<br />

smooth, add water to adjust consistency. Allow the cake to cool in<br />

the pan until warm (about 20 minutes). Remove and pour berry<br />

sauce over top. Optionally sprinkle with toasted coconut. Enjoy!<br />

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Margie Colcol Bursary<br />

Celebrating 25 Years<br />

Article by Jenny White<br />

Xaayda Gwaay Ngaaysdll Naay Hospital Day <strong>2024</strong> announces the Margie<br />

Colcol bursaries will be awarded for the 25th year.<br />

In September of 1999, the Hospital Day’s Foundation members Fran Fowler<br />

and Judy Puls put forward a motion to honour Margie Colcol, a beloved local<br />

Haida Gwaii nurse who passed away from cancer that same year. The annual<br />

Margie Colcol Bursary was born. What began as one $1,000 bursary in 2000<br />

is now up to three $1,000 bursaries awarded each Hospital Day.<br />

Over the past 24 years the committee has awarded a total $74,500 to sixty-one<br />

different students. These individuals had at least one year of post-secondary<br />

schooling and were pursuing a degree or certification in health care or a related<br />

field of study. Students awarded this bursary have gone on to jobs as nurses,<br />

health administrators, lab techs, pharmacy workers, radiology techs, doctors,<br />

x-ray techs, paramedics, social workers, medical health workers and more.<br />

Applicants send a letter of application each spring. The bursaries are awarded<br />

according to a list of criteria and announced on Hospital Day in <strong>June</strong>.<br />

Applications are now being accepted for the <strong>2024</strong> Margie Colcol Bursaries.<br />

For further information, or to send a letter of application, please refer to the<br />

address in the box below.<br />

Applications requested for<br />

<strong>2024</strong> Margie<br />

Colcol Bursary<br />

116th Hospital Day<br />

Traditional events from the<br />

PARADE to BALL GAMES plus<br />

revitalized events and some new<br />

ones. There are all-island events<br />

that include HIKING TRAIL<br />

BINGO and PHOTO CONTEST<br />

of anyone who has lived here at<br />

least 50 years. The parade assembly<br />

starts at 9:30 am and rolls at 10:30<br />

am. For more information about<br />

Hospital Day <strong>2024</strong>, please contact<br />

Kris Olsen at 250-637-1620 or email<br />

Krisolsentrees@gmail.com.<br />

Preference will be given to applicants pursuing<br />

ongoing healthcare field of study.<br />

Please send letter of application to Margie<br />

Colcol Scholarship Committee.<br />

c/o Box 448, Daajing Giids, BC VOT 1SO<br />

Or send an email to jennyw@qcislands.ca<br />

Applications must be received by <strong>June</strong> 7, <strong>2024</strong><br />

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Taan Forest Operations Map<br />

Text and image submitted by Taan Forest<br />

In response to new legislation from<br />

the Province of B.C., which applies<br />

to all forestry companies operating<br />

in BC, Taan has taken steps to make<br />

it easier for Haida citizens and residents<br />

of Haida Gwaii to consult and<br />

comment on Taan’s proposed operations<br />

from <strong>2024</strong> to 2026.<br />

Taan has always published their harvest<br />

plans on its website, but this<br />

new legislation ensures that citizens<br />

and residents have an opportunity<br />

to comment on the proposed harvest<br />

areas before they are approved by<br />

the Heritage and Natural Resources<br />

Department at the Council of the<br />

Haida Nation.<br />

Although these areas have not yet<br />

been approved by the Heritage and<br />

Natural Resources Department,<br />

extensive due diligence has been<br />

conducted in their preparation.<br />

The harvest areas have undergone<br />

initial survey phases to ensure that<br />

Monumental Cedar trees, Culturally<br />

Modified Trees, and other features<br />

and species protected by the Haida<br />

Gwaii Land Use Objectives Order<br />

have the required reserves and buffers<br />

established. Further audits and<br />

surveys will be completed, and the<br />

block design finalized upon completion<br />

and approval from the CHN.<br />

There are multiple ways to view and<br />

comment on these proposed areas:<br />

• It can be done through the BC<br />

Ministry of Forests website<br />

at: om.nrs.gov.bc.ca/public/<br />

projects,<br />

• at the Ministry of Forest Office<br />

– 1229 Oceanview Drive, Daajing<br />

Giids (computer access to<br />

review/comment via Forest Operations<br />

Map portal),<br />

• on the Taan website at: www.<br />

taanforest.com/forest-operations-map,<br />

• via email at FOM@taanforest.<br />

com,<br />

• and as always, our door at the<br />

HlGaaglida Skidegate office<br />

(Unit 3, Commercial Center) is<br />

open for any questions or comments.<br />

As mentioned, this legislation applies<br />

to all licenses on Haida Gwaii.<br />

Husby and A&A’s operations are<br />

also available for review and comment<br />

at their offices and online.<br />

Taan Forest is committed to<br />

conservation, sustainability<br />

and strengthening the<br />

Haida and local economy<br />

through employment and<br />

capacity building.<br />

For more information go<br />

to www.taanforest.com or<br />

email info@taanforest.com<br />

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Athlii Gwaii Legacy Trust Act Ushers in Economic<br />

Opportunities for Haida Gwaii<br />

The Gwaii Trust Society is thrilled to<br />

announce a significant milestone in the journey<br />

towards economic revitalization for Haida Gwaii.<br />

After a decade of advocacy and negotiations, the Athlii<br />

Gwaii Legacy Trust Act injects additional funding into<br />

the local economy, paving the way for a brighter future.<br />

The Act facilitates the transfer of the Athlii Gwaii funds<br />

to the Gwaii Trust Society, unlocking opportunities for<br />

economic development, job creation and sustainability.<br />

Originally established in 2007 by the Government of<br />

British Columbia as a charitable trust with remnants<br />

from the South Moresby Forest Replacement Account,<br />

L-R: Adolphus Marks, Watson Price,<br />

Ada Yovanovich, Ethel Jones. Athlii Gwaii, 1985<br />

Photo courtesy CHN<br />

Ada Yovanovich, Athlii Gwaii, 1985<br />

Photo courtesy CHN<br />

the Athlii Gwaii Legacy Trust, now valued at $60 million,<br />

has long been inaccessible due to administrative hurdles.<br />

Since 2014, trustees and other key advocates have tirelessly<br />

engaged with both provincial and federal governments<br />

to find a solution, ensuring that these funds can finally<br />

be accessed to benefit the communities of Haida Gwaii.<br />

While Athlii Gwaii will be amalgamated into Gwaii Trust,<br />

the funds will be tracked separately and allocated towards<br />

specific purposes: environmental restoration, renewable<br />

energy, and economic revitalization.<br />

The Gwaii Trust extends<br />

heartfelt gratitude to all<br />

those who have contributed<br />

to this endeavour<br />

over the years. A special<br />

Haawa / Háw'aa / Thank<br />

You is extended to the<br />

communities and residents<br />

of Haida Gwaii for<br />

their steadfast support,<br />

advocacy, and patience<br />

throughout this process.<br />

Adolphus "Fussy" Marks, Athlii Gwaii, 1985<br />

Photo courtesy CHN<br />

The opportunities that<br />

this fund can initiate<br />

will begin to make an<br />

impact today, laying<br />

the foundation for a<br />

sustainable and thriving<br />

community that<br />

echoes through the<br />

generations to come"<br />

Huux Percy Crosby<br />

Chair, Gwaii Trust<br />

Chair of the Gwaii Trust Society, Huux Percy Crosby,<br />

states, " With the capital from Athlii Gwaii Legacy Trust<br />

finally coming home to the Gwaii Trust, we can continue<br />

the work of restoring the land, building our communities,<br />

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and pursuing a path that is shaping<br />

a positive future for Haida<br />

Gwaii. The opportunities that<br />

this fund can initiate will begin to<br />

make an impact today, laying the<br />

foundation for a sustainable and<br />

thriving community that echoes<br />

through the generations to come”.<br />

For more about the Athlii Gwaii<br />

Legacy Trust and its history,<br />

visit gwaiitrust.com/aglt<br />

Serving court injunctions, Athlii Gwaii, 1985<br />

Photo courtesy CHN<br />

Grant<br />

Tip!<br />

How much is available for the Travel Assistance Grant?<br />

Up to $300 per return trip. Adults can apply for up to two trips a year, and there is no limit<br />

for youth ages 2-18 (If you're travelling as a group, visit our website for more information on<br />

the Group Travel Grant).<br />

The Individual Travel Assistance Grant helps residents travel off-island to participate in educational,<br />

cultural, arts, sports and seniors' events. Applications are accepted throughout the<br />

year, but must be received a minimum of seven days before travel.<br />

Visit gwaiitrust.com/grants for more information.<br />

Help Us Improve<br />

Gwaii Trust is reviewing the current application and<br />

reporting processes and welcomes your feedback.<br />

Send comments, questions, or concerns to<br />

admin@gwaiitrust.com.<br />

Please note: Your privacy is important to us. All identifying<br />

information will be removed before being passed<br />

along for review unless otherwise requested.<br />

admin@gwaiitrust.com<br />

UPCOMING GRANT DEADLINES<br />

Travel Assistance & Continuing Education: Open throughout the year, visit gwaiitrust.com for details<br />

Youth Grant: Oct 1 by 11:59pm<br />

Community Innovation: Apr 1, Jun 1, Sep 1, Nov 1 by 11:59pm<br />

Arts Grant: Jun 1 by 11:59pm<br />

(note, the Arts Grant is currently under review. Dates are subject to change)<br />

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LITERACY HAIDA GWAII PRESENTS<br />

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MAY 31st at Howard Phillips Hall, Masset<br />

JUNE 1st at Community Hall, Daajing Giids<br />

Doors open at 7pm; Event starts at 7:30pm<br />

Adult ticket $25; Youth (13Y to 19Y) $10; Children (7Y to 12Y) $5<br />

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Neil Carey at 102<br />

Party On!<br />

Article and photo by Lin Armstrong<br />

The people of K’il Kun Sandspit sure know how to throw a birthday party, especially when the celebrant<br />

is turning 102. Long-time resident Neil Carey was celebrated in a thoroughly modern way at the Daajing<br />

Giids hospital on Sunday, April 14. Originally planned as an outdoor outpouring of heart-felt affection,<br />

the party moved indoors due to the inclement weather. Judy Whaley<br />

had arranged for community residents to sing Happy Birthday to Neil<br />

on separate videos which were then put together in one long congratulatory<br />

recording played during the party. Many well-wishes poured<br />

in from former residents of these islands via Facebook and in cards.<br />

Neil was wheeled into the gathering to greet people. They sang a hearty<br />

round of the birthday song and then they lined up to express their kind<br />

regards to a person they clearly value as a long-time member of their<br />

community. Neil’s sons Gene and George, both now in their eighties,<br />

flew in from the States to honour their dad.<br />

Neil enjoyed a chocolate muffin from the decorative table. The gathering<br />

was originally scheduled for twenty minutes but everyone partied<br />

on for twice as long. Later, Neil sent his thanks from his own computer.<br />

Neil and his two<br />

sons George (L)<br />

and Gene Carey<br />

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The Value of Proper Names<br />

Making Things Right<br />

By Rhonda Lee Russ<br />

Islanders came together on March<br />

27, <strong>2024</strong>, to celebrate the K’il Kun<br />

Xidgwangs Daanaay Sandspit Flying<br />

Space, the newly dedicated name<br />

of Sandspit Airport. The renaming<br />

was done in full partnership by the<br />

Council of the Haida Nation, Transport<br />

Canada, and the Skidegate<br />

Haida Immersion Program which<br />

chose the name. It is the first of two<br />

airports on Haida Gwaii given a<br />

Haida name.<br />

Hltaaxuulang Gud ad K’aaju Friends<br />

Singing Together dance and drum<br />

group welcomed dignitaries into the<br />

airport including members of the<br />

Hereditary Chiefs Council; Stithlda<br />

Frank Collison, Gaahlaay Lonnie<br />

Young, Nang Jingwas Russ Jones,<br />

Gyahgujaang Robert Russ, as well as<br />

representatives from the Council of<br />

the Haida Nation and Canada.<br />

Gaagwiis Jason Alsop, President of<br />

the Haida Nation, and Vance Badawey,<br />

the Parliamentary Secretary to<br />

the Minister of Transport, recounted<br />

the historic importance of K’il Kun<br />

and the “important gesture and<br />

opportunity to share the history of<br />

this place through the Haida language”<br />

and to “connect to the deep<br />

history of this place.”<br />

Dr. GwaaGanad Diane Brown and<br />

Arun Thangaraj, Deputy Minister<br />

of Transport, brought K’il Kun<br />

Xidgwangs Daanaay to life by calling<br />

out the name three times. A brief<br />

explanation of the literal translation<br />

of the name was given by Dr.<br />

GwaaGanad. A collective cheer rang<br />

out through the steel rafters in the<br />

airport waiting area celebrating the<br />

official renaming ceremony.<br />

By working together with all levels<br />

of government to make things right<br />

and referring to our home in the<br />

proper way can only make Haida<br />

Gwaii stronger. It was only recently<br />

that Daajing Giids was renamed and<br />

the name Haida Gwaii was reinstated.<br />

Moving forward there will be<br />

many more opportunities to practice<br />

the Haida language via place names<br />

on Haida Gwaii.<br />

(L to R) Vance Badawey, the Parliamentary Secretary to the<br />

Minister of Transport, Gaagwiis Jason Alsop; President of the<br />

Haida Nation, Stephen Grosse, Vice President of the Haida Nation,<br />

and Arun Thangaraj, Transport Canada Deputy Minister, gifting<br />

those present with prints and mugs of the momentous occasion.<br />

PC | RL Russ<br />

Guustlas Rorick and the new airport name sign were a<br />

big splash with those present at the celebration. The new<br />

airport sign was installed on the grounds of the airport<br />

greeting those who showed up for the celebration.<br />

PC | RL Russ<br />

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<strong>May</strong> / <strong>June</strong> <strong>2024</strong> 27


Embracing the Truth<br />

A New Day Dawns<br />

Article by Claude Adams | Photos by Mary Helmer<br />

First, some history.<br />

The date is September 9, 1913. The place, Gaw Tlagée Old<br />

Massett. The occasion, a hearing of the Royal Commission<br />

on Indian Affairs for the Province of BC.<br />

The speaker is Henry Edenshaw, son of carver and Haida<br />

chief Albert Edward Edenshaw.<br />

“Many years ago, our forefathers fought to hold these islands,<br />

and kept them, not only for others of our own race;<br />

but from the people of other nations, who dared not come<br />

to this country, knowing we were ready to die for our homes.<br />

“The White men came here and were welcomed. We accepted<br />

your flag, and we also accepted your religion and<br />

government. At that time there was no question of our rights<br />

to the land. We owned it all, by the power of our right as<br />

a nation.<br />

“Since then, we have gradually lost the rights we had, not<br />

through war or treaty; but through the laws made for the<br />

government of a people as a whole. We are not complaining<br />

of the Whites coming here… but we ask for compensation,<br />

or land, that we consider is ours still. We are a lot of men<br />

who desire to have our difficulties settled early, so that all<br />

heartburning may be over and done with. We hope… that<br />

the day is not far distant when this land question… may be<br />

amicably settled to the satisfaction of all of us.”<br />

It's taken well over a century but there’s now an end in<br />

sight to this heartburning of the Haida, as Edenshaw<br />

called it. And it comes in the form of the Gaayhllxid<br />

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“In the beginning, Creator put<br />

us here. We’ve done OK… the<br />

first explorers didn’t know where<br />

we were, because our villages<br />

blended in with the trees…then<br />

just these last 250 years and we<br />

almost have no trees, no fish or<br />

seafood, just on the cusp of no<br />

return — then this happens, so we<br />

better take care.”<br />

- Haida Elder GwaaGanad Dr. Diane<br />

Brown<br />

Gíhlagalgang Rising Tide – a historic<br />

agreement that recognizes the Haida<br />

people’s title over nearly one million<br />

hectares of island land, land they have<br />

occupied and had stewardship over<br />

since time immemorial.<br />

“It’s an acknowledgment of past denials<br />

and harms, and fully embracing<br />

the truth that we all know that<br />

Haida Gwaii is Haida land, always<br />

has been and always will be,” Council<br />

of the Haida Nation (CHN) president<br />

Gaagwiis Jason Alsop said on April 14,<br />

before signing the pact in HlGaagilda<br />

Skidegate with B.C. Premier<br />

David Eby.<br />

In fact, the signing marks<br />

the start of a transition<br />

period during which the<br />

details of land title – management<br />

of parks and<br />

protected areas, mineral<br />

rights, forestry, hunting<br />

and fishing, etc., – will be<br />

negotiated by the CHN<br />

and the BC government. The agreement<br />

will be enshrined in provincial<br />

legislation later this spring, and the<br />

transition period is expected to last<br />

two years.<br />

The agreement is clear on one point:<br />

a guarantee, in perpetuity, that the<br />

Haida Aboriginal title will not impact<br />

private property or local government<br />

jurisdiction and bylaws on<br />

Haida Gwaii. And provincial laws will<br />

continue to apply. Public services like<br />

highways, airports, ferry terminals,<br />

health care and schools will not be affected.<br />

Provincial leases, permits and<br />

other approvals to use Crown lands<br />

remain in effect.<br />

It’s an acknowledgment<br />

of past denials and<br />

harms, and fully<br />

embracing the truth.<br />

- Gaagwiis Jason Alsop<br />

The CHN is very clear about the fact<br />

that recognition by the provincial<br />

government of Haida rights over the<br />

islands does not “create title” because<br />

"This historic day will be in the<br />

future textbooks of our children,<br />

and I look forward to the day<br />

my kids are school age where<br />

they can learn about this day in<br />

curriculum.” - MLA Jennifer Rice<br />

“Today we did things that have<br />

never been done before making<br />

history, I love my people and I love<br />

Haida Gwaii!!”<br />

-Donnie Edenshaw<br />

“Signers and political people,<br />

good group of past CHN reps and<br />

sprinkled with everyday joe and<br />

gal. Not bad reps, coolness”<br />

- Richard Wilson<br />

“Wow, what an amazing day at<br />

the Victoria Parliament building,<br />

my wife and daughter attended<br />

with me inside Legislature, where<br />

the government of BC and Haida<br />

Gwaii people present the land title<br />

agreement on the table for the<br />

first reading. All of the members<br />

agreed, great day for our Haida<br />

people, the first agreement ever in<br />

history.” - Rodney T Scheck<br />

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“I am thrilled with this and really<br />

appreciate all of our elders,<br />

ancestors and leaders who gave<br />

us this gift.” - April Churchill<br />

Image courtesy of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia<br />

the sovereign right to occupy and govern<br />

the land has always existed. ”Recognition,”<br />

it says, “simply provides a<br />

legal guarantee that Haida Gwaii is<br />

now and forever the territory of the<br />

Haida Nation and that the Crown,<br />

in its dealings with Haida Gwaii, is<br />

bound by that fact.”<br />

This agreement will<br />

raise all boats.<br />

- Premier David Eby<br />

That legal guarantee might well have<br />

been achieved over time through litigation<br />

in the courts, but this agreement<br />

short-circuits the legal process.<br />

The Haida have a clear title case with<br />

no overlapping claims with other<br />

First Nations. Indeed, the Supreme<br />

Court of Canada in 2004 acknowledged<br />

that the Haida have a strong<br />

case but warned that the forests are<br />

being depleted through logging while<br />

the lawyers argue. Better to come to<br />

terms through negotiation.<br />

In the BC legislature, on the occasion<br />

of the first reading of the Aboriginal<br />

Title legislation, Gaagwiis said: “With<br />

this bill we can face the truth head-on<br />

and instill hope that we can face the<br />

troubles of this world together based<br />

on respect and not fear, that we<br />

can change our behaviour as humans<br />

and change the systems<br />

that are harming this earth and<br />

each other.”<br />

Premier Eby was equally enthusiastic.<br />

“This is the honour of my<br />

career… that we are undertaking with<br />

the Haida people to move forward in<br />

a different way. No more battles in<br />

court, sitting around a table focused<br />

on how we are going to work together,<br />

recognizing Haida government,<br />

Haida title and our shared path forward<br />

that is now intertwined. This<br />

agreement will raise all boats.”<br />

The legislation will be enacted into<br />

law later this year.<br />

“The land is no longer Crown<br />

land, the timber is no longer<br />

Crown timber, the wildlife is no<br />

longer Crown wildlife, it’s Haida<br />

land, timber and wildlife.” (Louise<br />

Mandell is a legal counsel and<br />

Aboriginal title and rights expert<br />

who worked on the agreement with<br />

the Haida.) - Louise Mandell<br />

“We have always held our inherent<br />

rights and title to our lands. We<br />

were born knowing this is ours.”<br />

(Tamara Davidson is Vancouver<br />

regional representative for the<br />

Council of the Haida Nation.)<br />

- Tamara Davidson<br />

“Historic moment. We all need<br />

to hold the government to<br />

account and ensure it upholds its<br />

commitments.” - Maia Gibb<br />

“This agreement is the first<br />

of its kind acknowledging the<br />

Haida Nation’s ownership and<br />

jurisdiction of the land. We extend<br />

our heartfelt congratulations to<br />

the Haida Nation!”<br />

- Southeast Alaska Indigenous<br />

Transboundary Commission<br />

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THE DINING ROOM<br />

Article and photos submitted by Haida House at Tll.aal<br />

Spring is in full swing, and so is the Dining Room at the Haida House at Tll.aal.<br />

We reopened the doors to the dining room in early March on a temporary schedule to ease our<br />

way into the season. We opened the lodge early, allowing guests to book a stay starting April<br />

1st. Now that the calendars have turned to <strong>May</strong>, it’s time to switch into full-season mode.<br />

Our gardeners have been busy preparing the greenhouses, and planting early spring so we can<br />

bring flavourful vegetables and fresh greens from our backyard to your table, all summer long.<br />

An exciting addition to the <strong>2024</strong> season will be the opportunity for locals to book the porch &<br />

bar or outdoor event space for private functions and large party gatherings.<br />

We can’t wait to see familiar, friendly faces over the next few months! Check out the dining<br />

room schedule at haidahouse.com/restaurant and plan your next meal or function to be with<br />

the team at the Haida House.<br />

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All Things Music<br />

Fun Guise<br />

Article by Jamie McDonald<br />

This “fun” new band just made their<br />

debut at the last coffeehouse of the<br />

season in March and they were well<br />

received by the public. They got lots<br />

of people on the dance floor with<br />

their danceable remakes of old jazz<br />

standards by Louis Armstrong, Diana<br />

Krall, Sarah Vaughan, Ray Charles,<br />

Ella Fitzgerald, the Hot Sardines and<br />

more. I met the band in their practice<br />

studio on Forestry Hill so I could<br />

introduce them to you. Here’s what<br />

they had to say.<br />

As I enter the studio, the band members<br />

are setting up. We have Wayne<br />

Harris at the guitar, Marnie Younger<br />

singing and playing the bass and we’ve<br />

got Roly Thompson on the drums.<br />

Gordon Horner is just wetting his sax<br />

reed, standing behind his keyboard,<br />

and we have Charley Robertson, sitting<br />

and tuning his electric guitar.<br />

They all live in Daajing Giids and<br />

they decided to get together “out of<br />

boredom” says Charley. Marnie pipes<br />

in: “It was a few years ago, Charley<br />

came over our place and said ‘hey, you<br />

guys want to play jazz?’ and then said<br />

to me ‘you should learn how to play<br />

bass’ and then he started bringing<br />

sheet music over and it just evolved<br />

from there.” Charley adds: “I played<br />

Fun Guise (L to R) Wayne Harris, Roly Thompson,<br />

Marnie Younger, Charley Robertson, Gordon Horner<br />

PC | Terry-Lynn Wood<br />

music to earn a living for many years<br />

and had to play a lot of songs I didn’t<br />

really like. This project started as<br />

a project to play music just for the<br />

sake of the music and it evolved into<br />

what it is now. The goal is to have fun,<br />

everything else is secondary.” Marnie<br />

pushed for the music to be danceable<br />

because she loves to get up and dance<br />

and knows that there are a lot of likeminded<br />

folks on Haida Gwaii.<br />

They all mention loving the challenge<br />

of learning new ways of playing with<br />

music, of taking a jazz classic, listening<br />

to different musicians play different<br />

versions of it, and then starting to<br />

play around with it, finding a key that<br />

Marnie can sing it in. That’s how they<br />

make a number their own. Everyone<br />

in the band is involved in the process,<br />

bringing some of their ideas to it<br />

and mostly they just have fun playing<br />

together. Hence the name, Fun Guise.<br />

And in the same spirit, they bought<br />

themselves some glasses that come<br />

attached to a fake nose and big bushy<br />

eyebrows, which they wore for their<br />

first gig. Who knows what they will do<br />

next?! Keep your eyes and ears peeled<br />

for future shows in the fall, including<br />

a fundraiser for the Musical Awakenings<br />

program that brings live music<br />

to the long-term care unit at Daajing<br />

Giids Hospital.<br />

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Hekate’s Retreat<br />

Golf, Fun and Adventure!<br />

Article and photos by Dawn Postnikoff<br />

The K’il Kun Xidgwangs Daanaay<br />

(previously known as the Sandspit<br />

Airport) is the first pit stop for<br />

many visitors as they arrive on Haida<br />

Gwaii’s Moresby Island, but much is<br />

often missed as they race to catch the<br />

next ferry to Daajing Giids.<br />

Moresby Island is known for its gorgeous<br />

beaches, scenic hiking trails,<br />

winding rivers and backroad adventures.<br />

Memorable and fun to explore,<br />

there’s Diinal GawGa Gray Bay and<br />

Gawu Kuns Siiwaay Mosquito Lake,<br />

K’aayxada TlldaGawaay Mount Moresby<br />

and neighbouring HlGuu K’aw.<br />

was TlldaGaaw Mosquito Mountain.<br />

Never to be forgotten trips to the<br />

Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve<br />

and Haida Heritage Site can also be<br />

arranged with one of the local tour<br />

companies.<br />

Willows Golf Course<br />

Hekate’s Retreat is the perfect base<br />

camp for all your Moresby Island<br />

adventures. Home to the popular<br />

Willows Golf Course, Hekate’s features<br />

a 4-bedroom Homestead House<br />

overlooking the golf course, 4 modern<br />

Fairway Cabins, onsite RV rentals,<br />

and additional camp spots for RV’s or<br />

tents. Enjoy dinner at the Clubhouse<br />

Restaurant (under renovations until<br />

mid-<strong>May</strong>), or plan to take part in one<br />

of their Summer Golf Tournaments.<br />

And afterwards simply wander down<br />

the garden path to get some rest before<br />

your next adventure!<br />

Their Stay & Play Package makes for<br />

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breakfast in the Clubhouse and<br />

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Puzzle Page<br />

YáaGalang Parent Love<br />

By Terri-Lynne Penner<br />

Across<br />

1. Those who support an event, usually financially.<br />

5. <strong>May</strong> 31st Masset ___Market.*<br />

8. Digestive aids often recommended by a pharmacy.<br />

9. Cereal or porridge made from buckwheat groats.<br />

10. Sunday, <strong>May</strong> 12th, we celebrate ___Day.<br />

11. What the night gives way to.<br />

12. Reproductive structure of angiosperms, often brightly colored and<br />

fragrant.<br />

13. Group of honking birds.<br />

16. Place for relief in Mom and Pop’s store, humorously referred to as<br />

the?<br />

18. Partner of their child in waiting.<br />

21. Join the community on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for this free<br />

noon meal.*<br />

22. Partners who tied the knot secretly.<br />

23. The Groove – Monthly Ecstatic___Party.*<br />

24. Join others on___ at Bethel Assembly for lunch.*<br />

Down<br />

1. Muscle twitch during “The Groove”.<br />

2. Ensemble of eight, perhaps celebrating our parents’ special<br />

days.<br />

3. Mom and Pop’s favorite type of wild-caught salmon.<br />

4. This root vegetable pickled is great with 3 down.<br />

5. Sat. <strong>May</strong> 4th is World___ Gardening Day.<br />

6. Mother’s Day cards can be quite___.<br />

7. Mom would appreciate this on her special day.<br />

12. Give Dad a new___gadget on Father’s Day.<br />

14. Its iridescent shell is often used for art.<br />

15. Consequence or outcome resulting from a cause.<br />

16. Material made from flax fibers, often used for household<br />

textiles.<br />

17. 16 down can be dyed with this to make it a golden-brown<br />

colour.<br />

19. A family’s shared set of values and beliefs.<br />

20. A homework writing piece often assigned at school.<br />

*See <strong>HGT</strong> Calendar<br />

Answer key can be found after the Community Calendar at<br />

the back of the magazine.<br />

AI has assisted in the making of the puzzle graphic.<br />

34 HG


Kids' Musings<br />

The World According to Carter & Connor<br />

Yay for longer and warmer days! The<br />

only downside is bedtime when the<br />

boys argue that it’s still light out. We<br />

are back in camping and fishing mode<br />

and the boys couldn’t be happier.<br />

Carter has been asking when we are<br />

going back to Rennell Sound since<br />

the winter! This spring, he has been<br />

having a lot of fun playing soccer and<br />

Connor is looking forward to playing<br />

next year when he is in kindergarten.<br />

Busy, busy boys!<br />

Carter: “Can you cut my hair?”<br />

Mom: “I’m not good at it.”<br />

Carter: “<strong>May</strong>be you should just practice<br />

on some fake hair.<br />

<strong>May</strong>be some grass?”<br />

C: “I was never allowed<br />

to cut the lettuce for salads<br />

until now. I’m getting<br />

older. I’m gonna be<br />

working on guns next.<br />

I started with fishing,<br />

and it’s been going nice.<br />

Then I’m going to go to<br />

guns, and then when<br />

I’m done with that, I’m<br />

gonna start learning to<br />

drive.”<br />

Article and Photo by Jasmine Beachy<br />

C: “I’d like another taco please.”<br />

M: “Ok but think for a minute. Ask<br />

your body if it’s still hungry. Listen to<br />

your tummy.”<br />

C: “Ok. My body is telling me that he<br />

wants a taco cut in half now please.”<br />

M: “Here’s your art, do you want to<br />

write your name on it?”<br />

C: “Yup.”<br />

M: “Ok, here’s a Sharpie.”<br />

C: “Holy! That’s sharp!”<br />

C: “Sometimes when I wait too long<br />

to say what I want to say, I forget it.<br />

That’s why I have to talk all the time,<br />

so I don’t forget.”<br />

C: “We should actually be reptiles<br />

because we have teeth.”<br />

M: “What did you just say?”<br />

C: “Nothing.”<br />

M: “Why did you say we should be<br />

reptiles?”<br />

C: “Nothing! Remember when you<br />

would say ‘nothing’ to me? Well, that’s<br />

a payback.”<br />

M: “Connor, why are you so chatty at<br />

bedtime?”<br />

C: “Because he likes to do all his talking<br />

at night when he’s in bed because<br />

he doesn’t talk all day<br />

while he’s on the iPad.”<br />

(He is in fact NOT on<br />

the iPad all day)<br />

Connor (L) and Carter<br />

with their catches<br />

Connor: “We need a<br />

new camper.”<br />

Dad: “Why?”<br />

Connor: “Because<br />

there’s mouse poop<br />

everywhere.”<br />

Dad: “Don’t worry,<br />

Mom will clean it.”<br />

Connor: “No. I want a<br />

new camper.”<br />

Connor is going to kindergarten in<br />

September. As the date of his Strong-<br />

Start graduation approaches, I get so<br />

sad! He’s my last baby (hopefully not!)<br />

and he’s going off to school with his<br />

big brother. It’ll be so different when<br />

he goes into school, and it’ll be the first<br />

time in seven years that I’ll have a big<br />

chunk of time with no kids. I don’t<br />

know how I feel about that. All more<br />

reason to cherish every moment, good<br />

or bad. It goes too fast. If you have<br />

any funny children’s stories to share,<br />

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The Science Corner<br />

Energy, the Sun and Dinosaur Dung<br />

The Sun is a ball of hydrogen and helium gas that is<br />

continuously active, fusing hydrogen atoms together<br />

to form helium The activity on the Sun’s surface, such<br />

as solar flares or coronal mass ejections (CMEs), can<br />

enhance the total energy carried by the solar wind, as<br />

well as its speed.<br />

Solar flares are tremendous explosions on the surface of<br />

the Sun. CMEs - massive collections of charged particles -<br />

are huge bubbles of coronal plasma threaded with intense<br />

magnetic field lines that are ejected from the Sun over several<br />

hours. If the flares<br />

or CMEs occur facing<br />

the Earth, charged<br />

particles can cause<br />

damage to satellites<br />

and communications,<br />

but the Earth’s magnetic<br />

field can protect<br />

Earth fairly well.<br />

CME from August 2012<br />

PC | NASA Goddard Space Flight Center<br />

A cool phenomenon produced by this activity is auroras!<br />

The energy from the Sun swirls around the polar regions<br />

as the Earth’s magnetic field pushes the energy up and<br />

away. This energy causes the atoms in the atmosphere to<br />

become excited and kick up to levels that create beautiful<br />

colors. The color of the aurora depends on which gas is<br />

being excited by the electrons and on how much energy is<br />

being exchanged. Oxygen emits either a greenish-yellow<br />

light or red light; nitrogen generally gives off a blue light.<br />

If you haven’t seen an aurora, try! For more information,<br />

go to Earth’s Magnetosphere | Center for Science Education<br />

or spaceplace.nasa.gov/aurora/en/.<br />

By Ro Millham<br />

What’s Up?<br />

<strong>May</strong> 6-7: Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower. Dust grains left<br />

behind by the comet Halley create the streaks of light<br />

from this meteor shower. With up to 30 meteors per hour<br />

in the Northern Hemisphere, it is an above average meteor<br />

shower, with the best viewing after midnight. The<br />

meteors will radiate from the constellation Aquarius<br />

www.underthenightsky.com/constellations/aquarius/<br />

<strong>May</strong> 8: New Moon.<br />

<strong>May</strong> 23: Full Moon. Some Indigenous peoples know this<br />

as the Flower Moon.<br />

<strong>June</strong> 6: New Moon. Great time to stargaze! The Moon<br />

will be located on the same side of the Earth as the Sun<br />

so it will not be visible in the night sky. New Moon starts<br />

at 12:38 UTC.<br />

<strong>June</strong> 14: Full Moon, Supermoon. The Moon will be on<br />

the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun, illuminating<br />

its entire visible surface. Some Indigenous peoples know<br />

this as the Strawberry Moon.<br />

<strong>June</strong> 20: <strong>June</strong> Solstice. The first day of summer in the<br />

Northern Hemisphere and the first day of winter in the<br />

Southern Hemisphere as the Sun is directly overhead at<br />

the Tropic of Cancer.<br />

Equator<br />

Rotation Axis<br />

23.4°<br />

Arctic circle<br />

The Sun’s Rays<br />

Antarctic circle<br />

PC | Timeanddate.com<br />

36 HG<br />

PC | PBS<br />

Here’s the Poop<br />

The largest piece of fossilized dinosaur dung discovered<br />

is over 30cm long and over two liters in volume. Believed<br />

to be left by a Tyrannosaurus rex (www.sciencefocus.<br />

com/planet-earth/does-fossilised-dinosaur-poo-exist) the<br />

fossilized dung (called a coprolite) is helping scientists<br />

better understand what the dinosaur ate.


HAIDA GWAII STARGAZERS<br />

Horoscopes for <strong>May</strong> & <strong>June</strong> <strong>2024</strong><br />

By Monica Caulfield<br />

Aries (Mar 20 – Apr 19) Show your true nature, dearest Aries. Do<br />

it with intention and purpose and allow the world to see you for who<br />

you are and what you stand for. Your passionate personality and enthusiasm<br />

coming forth can help others to live their authentic selves<br />

too. Role model how you see the world in technicolor and dream big<br />

or go home. Keywords: imagine, aim, and design.<br />

Taurus (Apr 20 – <strong>May</strong> 19) It’s not the end, it’s the beginning, dearest<br />

Taurus. The end of the old way of thinking has passed, this is true. But<br />

now you have opened wide to re-think your past choices and make<br />

changes as you see fit. Hang out in nature, where you love to be to<br />

receive inspiration and see the many opportunities as bountiful. Keywords:<br />

initiation, quality, and direction.<br />

Gemini (<strong>May</strong> 20 – <strong>June</strong> 20) The time has come to receive a vision for<br />

your future, dearest Gemini. You might feel a bit unfocused or confused<br />

now but hang in there. Reflecting on your life will help you to take the<br />

great parts with you into the future. Look at the truth concerning your<br />

career and mission in life and gather up everything positive about this<br />

and expand on it. Put your heart and soul into the beloved relationships<br />

in your life and practice gratitude about all that there is. Keywords:<br />

perception, ponder, and enjoy.<br />

Cancer (<strong>June</strong> 21 – July 21) Look for avenues of creativity, dearest<br />

Cancer. Focus on the little things in life which, when added up, make<br />

for big, juicy experiences. What pleases you? What gives you joy? How<br />

can you play more? What steps do you need to take to do this? What<br />

are your ultimate goals and aspirations? Answer these questions for<br />

the journey forward. Keywords: delight, glee, and bliss.<br />

Leo (July 22 – Aug 21) Are you surprised to hear about a new purpose<br />

in life, whispering in your ear, dearest Leo? I know it’s probably not<br />

the greatest timing. But ask yourself, when is? Listen to the wind as<br />

it directs you to another mission in life, perhaps better and more appropriate<br />

for you. Recreate and do your best thinking out in nature to<br />

find all the answers to your multitude of questions. Keywords: wander,<br />

frolic, and treasure.<br />

Virgo (Aug 22 – Sept 21) You’re fully engaged in life, dearest Virgo.<br />

Time to travel, learn about other cultures, hang out at your favourite<br />

Thai restaurant, or take up salsa dancing. Open yourself up to the possibilities<br />

that though we are different, we are all the same. Have faith,<br />

be mindful and jump forward into your future, but don’t leap before<br />

you look. Keywords: advance, surge-ahead, and spring into action.<br />

Libra (Sept 22 – Oct 21) Intensity is in the air, dearest Libra. And by<br />

that, I don’t mean it negatively. Intense as in having a deep conversation<br />

with your spouse that has been coming for weeks, or someone<br />

in your family is having a baby or any other number of high energy<br />

experiences. Just stay ready to navigate those waters. You might be<br />

feeling some rebellion around this, but let it flow anyway. In the end,<br />

you’ll understand what it all means. Keywords: emotional, powerful,<br />

and depth.<br />

Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21) Your communication style is front and center,<br />

dearest Scorpio. And if you have siblings, they could be involved.<br />

The truth teller in you wants to give it to them with a large dose of<br />

radical honesty. But to get your point across so others can start to digest<br />

it, show your loved ones that you really care about them if that seems<br />

appropriate to do so. Learn to feel grounded and relaxed so you can<br />

understand that you are safe, secure and valuable. Keywords: healthy,<br />

committed, and clear.<br />

Sagittarius (Nov 22 – Dec 20) Focus on your organizational skills,<br />

dearest Sagittarius. When you are motivated to plan the outcome that<br />

you want to see, instead of flying by the seat of your pants, you will<br />

allow yourself the time for relaxation and rest. This promotes more<br />

overall energy to thrive. I know it seems counter-productive and perhaps<br />

a little boring, but with a small dollop of planning, you can receive<br />

a bigger dollop of fun. Keywords: analyze, adapt, and get-going.<br />

Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19) Your family, dearest Capricorn, needs<br />

your input now. Give advice, when asked, but mostly just try to be a<br />

good listener. When you head outside your home and recreate or play<br />

hard, you return with better inspiration and wisdom to boot. Taking<br />

another look at your finances will help you to stay confident in your<br />

bright future. Keep planning. Keywords: positive, brave, and bold.<br />

Aquarius (Jan 20 – Feb 18) Opportunities are the flavor of the day,<br />

dearest Aquarius. Many bouncing balls are coming your way so which<br />

ones are worth catching? It’s time you take a stand related to prioritizing<br />

better. I know you want to do it all, all the time. But when you<br />

compile what is the most meaningful thing first and work your way<br />

down, you’ll get more of the magic up front. Keywords: purpose, intention,<br />

and flow.<br />

Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 19) Focus on the prize, dearest Pisces. And by<br />

that, I mean, really focus! Opportunities abound to speak your mind.<br />

So do it with clarity, ease and neutrality. You can still go your own way<br />

but it doesn’t have to be at the sake of someone’s hurt feelings. Tread<br />

softly but firmly. Keywords: spotlight, center, and connect.<br />

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services, employment as well as real estate for sale or for rent are subject to fees.<br />

In the Home & Office<br />

Wheelchair. Like new. Ki catalyst<br />

wheelchair with detachable<br />

footrests and a J2 comfortable<br />

seat. Wheelchair goes for $425<br />

new; seat cushion goes for $470<br />

new. Asking $250 or best offer, delivery<br />

possibly available. Call Tyra<br />

Parker at (778) 260-0652 or email<br />

tyra903@gmail.com<br />

InvaCare Electric Hospital<br />

Bed. With an Arlo Atmos air<br />

mattress and adjustable rails.<br />

5000ivc model. Asking $1200 or<br />

best offer, delivery available for a fee. Call Tyra<br />

Parker at (778) 260-0652 or email tyra903@<br />

gmail.com<br />

Women Boots. 1 pair of size 8<br />

MIA Women Leather Boots worn<br />

a couple times but 1/2 size too<br />

small for me. $10 Call Menzie<br />

at (250) 557-4240 or email mencie_lucena@<br />

yahoo.com<br />

Cricut. Only used a few times, it<br />

comes with basic supplies and a<br />

good handful of log card stock in<br />

different colours, 4 different cartridges. Never<br />

tried it with the computer. $200 Call Joan at<br />

(250) 637-1898 or email vanillajaad@hotmail.<br />

ca<br />

File Cabinet. Three drawer file<br />

cabinet in good condition. $100<br />

Call Bret Johnston at (250) 626-<br />

7250 or email fishmasset@gmail.<br />

com<br />

FUNK IT!<br />

Home Garden Gift<br />

Located downtown Daajing Giids<br />

250-559-4753<br />

Danby Deep Freezer. Good working condition,<br />

with some cosmetic imperfections on its<br />

exterior body. Measures 65x27x35 inches and<br />

provides ample space at 21 cubic feet. Selling<br />

price: $500 OBO. Delivery can be arranged<br />

anywhere on island with a small delivery fee<br />

if located outside of Masset area. Email or text<br />

preferred. Located in Masset. Call Tyra Parker<br />

at (778) 260-0652 or email tyra903@gmail.com<br />

Original Oil Painting of Trees.<br />

From former CSSR. Circa 1940.<br />

$152 Email Paul @ hgtads@<br />

runbox.com<br />

Denim Shirt. Brand new. Ordered<br />

wrong size XXL. Beautiful<br />

shirt. I’ve ordered the right size<br />

so selling this one. It is 60 inches/<br />

152 cm all around just below<br />

the pocket. $50 Call Lin at (250) 637-1102 or<br />

email armstrongs@haidagwaii.ca<br />

Evolution, EVO Series Walker.<br />

In good condition. Goes for $450<br />

new, folds up nicely for travel or<br />

storage. Asking $200 OBO can<br />

deliver for a fee. Call Tyra Parker at (778) 260-<br />

0652 or email tyra903@gmail.com<br />

Beautiful Antique Coat and<br />

Hat Stand. From former Austro-Hungarian<br />

Empire. $180<br />

Email Paul @ hgtads@runbox.<br />

com<br />

Sofa and Chair. Well used leather<br />

sofa and chair. $190 Call Melinda<br />

at (250) 637-1660 or email<br />

melinda_pick@hotmail.com<br />

Local jewelry<br />

and pottery<br />

We sell<br />

mattresses!


iPhone Pro Max 13 256 GB.<br />

Unlocked. 87% battery left.<br />

Always been in a case. A little<br />

crack at the top right corner of<br />

phone case but it still works to protect the<br />

iPhone. Magsafe charger cord-needs a block.<br />

$725 Call Melinda at (250) 637-1660 or email<br />

melinda_pick@hotmail.com<br />

Gorgeous 8-Seater Wicker<br />

Outdoor Table and Chairs.<br />

This immaculate table setting is<br />

like new and currently on sale<br />

for $1900. Comes with 8 comfortable<br />

seats and Beige cushions, in like new<br />

condition. Only 18months old! Only selling<br />

as too big for my new place. Glass top table<br />

measuring 2m X 1m and 76cm height. Pick up<br />

or can be delivered for a fee. $800 Email Alex<br />

at alexdanielca1@gmail.com<br />

Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 DG DN<br />

Art Nikon Mount. In excellent<br />

condition with no scratches.<br />

Hardly used. $900 Email Jacob<br />

at mathewsalce3@gmail.com<br />

Original Oil Painting (Antique).<br />

From former CSSR (circa<br />

1940). Mountain scene-probably<br />

the Tatra mountains. $180 Email<br />

Paul at hgtads@runbox.com<br />

In the Yard & Workshop<br />

Floor Laminate Cutter. Like<br />

new, very little use. $50 Call Bill<br />

Woodworth at (250) 360-6184 or<br />

email sailpiraeus@gmail.com<br />

Boat Hook For Sale. For docking<br />

purposes. Like new. $60 Call<br />

Morris at (250) 559-0024 or email<br />

info@haidagwaiitrader.com<br />

Hot Tub – Amazing Deal!<br />

Beachcomber Energy Saver hot<br />

tub in excellent condition. Lots<br />

of jets and places to relax and<br />

“feel the magic!” Open to offers.<br />

Call Morris at (250) 559-0024 or email info@<br />

haidagwaiitrader.com<br />

Smoke House for Sale. Comes<br />

with racks and wood burner.<br />

Come and pick er up and get ta<br />

smoking! $500 Call Morris at<br />

(250) 559-0024 or email info@<br />

haidagwaiitrader.com<br />

Top of the Line Crossbow.<br />

Price tag still on it. Used twice<br />

for hunting and it definitely<br />

works. Ratings are on the stock.<br />

Accessories including scope, soft case, extra<br />

bolts, broad heads and target heads, extra<br />

draw string, draw string assister, trigger lock,<br />

and more. PAL is NOT required for purchase.<br />

$700 Call Michael at (250) 626-7873 or email<br />

haidagwaiisurf@gmail.com<br />

Mitre Saw. New and used for a<br />

week. Bought in October 2023.<br />

Need it gone. I paid a little over<br />

$500 with the taxes. $425. Call<br />

Joan at (250) 637-1898 or email<br />

vanillajaad@hotmail.ca<br />

Wiring Staples New in Box.<br />

T&b wiring staples, galvanized,<br />

14/2 -12/2. ordered 2 boxes of<br />

100, got 2 cartons of 500. Selling<br />

full box for $45 + partial box for<br />

$32 its what i paid for them. Call Toni at (250)<br />

626-5472 or email tintintooni@gmail.com<br />

2 Rolls Poultry Netting. 1” x 48” x 25’, 20<br />

gauge galvanized, with 1 lb fencing staples<br />

$100 Call Dani at (250) 637-1375 or email<br />

dani.lacusta@telus.net<br />

General International CNC Woodcarvers.<br />

$1200. OBO. Call Josh Gagne at (250) 637-<br />

1377 or email josh_gagne@hotmail.com<br />

270' of Thick Cable. 2/0 gauge,<br />

2 cores of 3/8"aluminium and a<br />

3/16"copper earth. $2.20 a foot<br />

or less if you want a long piece. I<br />

have shorter pieces of slightly thinner cable.<br />

Email me for more photos and details. Email<br />

Paul at hgtads@runbox.com<br />

<strong>May</strong> / <strong>June</strong> <strong>2024</strong> 39


Gwaii Animal<br />

Helpline Society<br />

•Companion<br />

Animal Adoption<br />

•Rehoming<br />

www.gwaiianimalhelpline.com<br />

On the Road<br />

95 Ural Motorcycle. With 2<br />

sidecars, low mileage, many new<br />

spare parts. $5,000 Call Matthew<br />

at (778) 260-5909 or email<br />

mattpierce@iname.com<br />

2012 Ford F150 XLT. Runs well.<br />

Extended cab. 2 bucket seats. 6’<br />

x 6’ box. Tires are brand new.<br />

$10,000 OBO. Call Jeremy at 250-<br />

557-2007 or 250-557-4589 at (250)<br />

557-2007 or email info@haidagwaiitrader.com<br />

Camper Trailer 2022 Model “Sunset’-Possible<br />

Live-In w/Pad Rental. 34’x 8’ with a<br />

14’ slide out. Purchased from dealer Jan 2023,<br />

unit fully equipped with king size bed, kitchen<br />

includes propane stove/oven, an electric<br />

furnace, thermostat control, propane heating.<br />

Unit designed for travel, with dual wheel trailer<br />

assembly. There is the possibility of Live-in<br />

with pad rental. Asking $70,000 Call Bob (250)<br />

637-1168 or email stratton@haidagwaii.net<br />

2018 Ford Escape SE. Car fax<br />

report is available 90,125kms.<br />

Excellent condition. $15,900<br />

Call Connie at (403) 598-6055 or<br />

email conniehere@hotmail.com<br />

Electric Scooter. Bought this<br />

of off FB and was told it worked<br />

fine. Well, it didn’t work at all. I<br />

ordered new batteries and a charger<br />

for it. I did hook the batteries<br />

up properly, but it still didn’t work. I want what<br />

I paid for the scooter, which was $1500, and<br />

the batteries/charger was approximately $500.<br />

<strong>May</strong>be you can find someone who is good with<br />

these things to get it going but I am done with<br />

it. $1,800 Call Joan at (250) 637-1898 or email<br />

vanillajaad@hotmail.ca<br />

1931 Ford + 1967 Triumph<br />

Tiger and a Few More Toys.<br />

Just added! 1931 Ford, and she is<br />

a beauty. 1967 Triumph Tiger and<br />

a few more toys. Day time calls only please.<br />

Call Lindsey at (778) 260-4733 or email info@<br />

haidagwaiitrader.com<br />

Eclipse Trail Master Scooter<br />

2020. Open to trades and offers.<br />

Eclipse Medical Inc Trailmaster<br />

Bigfoot S846. Barely used. In<br />

great condition. Comes with<br />

spare key and instruction manual.<br />

$3,500 Call Maria Roca at (702) 538-0442 or<br />

email reggiemaria.roca@gmail.com<br />

RV Hitch. 2 5/16 $475 Call Melinda at (250)<br />

637-1660 or email melinda_pick@hotmail.com<br />

40 HG


Haida Gwaii<br />

Auto Inc.<br />

Dealer #50179<br />

2016 Ford F350 XLT<br />

152,200km/Stk#118 $27,995<br />

2018 Ford Escape<br />

86,500km/Stk#109 $23,995<br />

2014 Nissan Sentra<br />

77,300km/Stk#0018 $15,995<br />

2018 Ford Escape<br />

72,200km/Stk#110 $23,995<br />

“No reasonable offer<br />

refused!”<br />

250-559-4641<br />

605 Ocean View Dr.<br />

Daajing Giids<br />

bill@hgauto.ca<br />

2011 GMC. 1/2-ton extended cab<br />

4x4, short box with 264,000km.<br />

Good functional truck, has some<br />

dents but little rust, selling because<br />

I have a 1 ton and don't need this one.<br />

$8,500 Call Leandre at (250) 557-4453 or email<br />

mtoad@haidagwaii.net<br />

1982 John Deere 850D. Enclosed<br />

Cab, 154“wide angle blade with<br />

dual tilt, 22” single grouser track<br />

shoes, drawbar. $24,500 Call<br />

Coltan at (250) 626-3833 or email<br />

office@massetservices.com<br />

2004 Volvo VHD64B Plow/<br />

Dump Truck. GVWR/PNBV:<br />

26,644KG / 58,740LBS Engine<br />

Model: D12-395 2100RPM Transmission:<br />

RTO-16908LL, 10 SpeedG0195383<br />

Front Axle: 20,000lb – AVF03143230 Rear Axle<br />

First: RT40-160/MT40-16X 40 – AVA03203418<br />

Rear Axle Second: RT40-160/ 4.300 –<br />

AVA03203447. $22,500 Call Coltan at (250)<br />

626-3833 or email office@massetservices.com<br />

InvaCARE TDX SP2 Power<br />

Wheelchair. In turquoise,<br />

comes with neck support, needs<br />

new batteries but otherwise<br />

works great. New, starts at $7595.<br />

Asking $3500 or best offer, can<br />

help with loading it into vehicles<br />

upon pick up. Possible delivery available anywhere<br />

on island for an additional fee. Call Tyra<br />

Parker at (778) 260-0652 or email tyra903@<br />

gmail.com<br />

Garmin/Etrex GPS Mounts.<br />

Should accommodate most<br />

GPS's. Also, Etrex bike handlebar<br />

mount. Both for $25 or best<br />

offer. Call George at (250) 559-7899 or email<br />

grstein@qcislands.net<br />

2011 Jayco 320 RLDS Travel<br />

Trailer. With 2 dropouts. Fully<br />

equipped, pots, pans, dishes, and<br />

bedding. Ready to go on an adventure.<br />

A1 condition, nonsmoking, no pets. Located<br />

in Sandspit. $26,000 Call Carol Wagner<br />

at (250) 637-1831 or email anncarolwagner@<br />

msn.com<br />

Mini Digger DINGO. Narrow<br />

760mm width, smaller then the<br />

790mm they sell. One of the<br />

smallest digging machines for<br />

tight access. Narrow kit is supplied, good<br />

wheels and tyres. Start’s perfect and sounds<br />

as it should. The machine works as it should.<br />

$7,500 Call Jacob at (409) 203-1228 or email<br />

jacobmvawter@gmail.com<br />

2020 Yamaha Viking VI 6-Seater<br />

Side by Side. Only 1500 kms,<br />

700cc engine, power steering, 4x4<br />

with diff lock. 2” Highlifter lift<br />

kit, 4500 lb winch, light bar, Yamaha hard roof<br />

and folding windshield, 2x Dragonfire youth<br />

harnesses and stock seat belts. Well maintained,<br />

recent oil change. Too may options<br />

to list. Gently used from a young family. No<br />

accidents. Located in Daajing Giids. $18,900<br />

Call Adam Jackson at (250) 735-6505 or email<br />

Adam.g.jackson85@gmail.com<br />

On the Water<br />

Mustang Bib Pants. New in bag XL red.<br />

$125 Call Matthew at (778) 260-5909 or email<br />

mattpierce@iname.com<br />

2023 Kolibri 15” Inflatable Boat with HD<br />

Galvanized Trailer. Only used 25 hours.<br />

Lots of extras. Racor fuel filter 15" launching<br />

wheels Tonneau roof. Will sell separately.<br />

$5,000 Call Matt at (778) 260-5909 or email<br />

mattpierce@iname.com<br />

2010 Bayliner 192 Discovery.<br />

Cuddy cabin w/full camper<br />

canvas. 4.3L v6 Mercruiser with<br />

freshwater cooling system. Bravo<br />

1 leg comes with spare prop. Under 500 hours<br />

on it. Fresh oil change and all regular maintenance<br />

up to date. Stainless steel wakeboard<br />

tower with rod holders. Hook 5, and hook 7<br />

reveal ss chart plotters both with chart chips.<br />

Wired for electric downriggers and has swivel<br />

mounts. Trailer has new brakes and bearings<br />

done recently. Asking $28,500 obo. Downriggers/traps/rods<br />

could be negotiated. Located<br />

in Daajing Giids. Call Adam Jackson at (250)<br />

735-6505 or email Adam.g.jackson85@gmail.<br />

com<br />

New Marine Flare Gun/Cartridges<br />

Pkg. $160 Call Sarleana<br />

at (250) 626-7606 or email fletchercollison1964071@gmail.com<br />

25’ Boat with 150 Mercury.<br />

Runs good, ready for the water.<br />

New down riggers New electric<br />

SIV. $16,000 Call Fletcher at (250)<br />

626-7606 or email Fletchercollison@hotmail.<br />

com<br />

Xcel Women 5/4Wetsuit. Worn 2<br />

seasons Size 4 $100 OBO Call Chloe<br />

at (250) 689-5855 or email chloebourassad@gmail.com<br />

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250-559-8623<br />

store@isabelcreek.ca<br />

Open Mon-Sat: 10am-5:30pm<br />

3219 Wharf Street<br />

Daajing Giids<br />

42 HG<br />

Organic Produce<br />

Groceries & Dairy<br />

• Artisan Breads & Baked Goods<br />

• Farm Fresh, Seasonal Veggies<br />

• Free Range Meats<br />

• Organic Charcuterie Meats<br />

• International Cheeses<br />

• Foods for All Diets<br />

HAIDA AT TLLAAL HOUSE<br />

AT TLL.AAL<br />

LODGE | DINING | EVENTS<br />

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Designed Available and Laura handcrafted at: Dutheil<br />

by local artisan jeweller<br />

• Funk Laura It!<br />

Earrings, Dutheil rings, pendants,<br />

• DG bracelets, Visitor ear cuffs & more,<br />

Earrings, rings, pendants,<br />

bracelets, with ear tidal cuffs & zone more, inspired<br />

Centre<br />

with tidal zone engravings<br />

inspired<br />

engravings<br />

• Sandspit Visitor<br />

Centre Custom orders orders welcome! welcome!<br />

Summertime pop-up in DG!<br />

Available at Funk It! and the Queen Charlotte Visitor Information Centre<br />

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Tidal Zone Silver Studio tidalzonesilverstudio@gmail.com<br />

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Available at Funk It and the<br />

Queen Charlotte Visitor Information Centre<br />

Kids Zone<br />

Bugaboo Donkey Duo Pram.<br />

Bugaboo donkey duo pram,<br />

siblings set. Excellent condition<br />

both cosmetically and mechanically.<br />

Has just been professionally<br />

deep cleaned with polish detail<br />

and service ready for sale, looks<br />

and feels like a brand-new pram.<br />

Two seats and a newborn bassinet.<br />

Cup holder and skateboard, new leather<br />

covers on the belly bars including x2 reversible<br />

custom-made pram liners with matching<br />

bassinet mattress cover and tyre pump. $400<br />

Email Math at donaldova1234@gmail.com<br />

Real Estate & Rentals<br />

122 Acres in Masset. Old growth forest.<br />

Access by helicopter or hiking in. Not in the<br />

ALR. Timber opportunity, or off grid living.<br />

Price: $600,000 Call 250-618-2434 or email<br />

tracey.defrane@gmail.com<br />

Masset Bike Shop. Great<br />

opportunity to run your own<br />

business without “breaking the<br />

bank.” Tremendous potential for<br />

bike sales and service along with other sports<br />

equipment. The building is in great shape on<br />

2 lots and has room for small living quarters.<br />

The business is in the heart of Masset and<br />

close to the airport offering daily service to the<br />

mainland. Price: $209,000 Call John 250-218-<br />

9776 or email johnismay2014@gmail.com<br />

<strong>2024</strong> Swan Cres Masset. Opportunity<br />

of a lifetime with this<br />

lovely 12,000 sq ft lot! Tucked<br />

away on a peaceful cul-de-sac,<br />

this level and private lot eagerly<br />

awaits the construction of your<br />

dream home. Just steps from the<br />

bird sanctuary and near shopping, schools,<br />

and restaurants, this location offers the perfect<br />

blend of privacy and convenience. With water,<br />

sewer, and hydro services readily available,<br />

this idyllic lot is ready for you to turn your<br />

vision into a reality. Don’t miss out on this perfect<br />

chance to create the home you’ve always<br />

imagined. Price: $80,000 Call Tracey 250-618-<br />

2434 or email tracey.defrane@gmail.com<br />

1416 Delkatla Street Masset.<br />

Over 150’ of waterfront and<br />

180 panoramic views of Masset<br />

Sound. This spacious waterfront<br />

home with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms has a<br />

freshly updated basement. Price: $900,000 Call<br />

Tracey 250-618-2434 or email tracey.defrane@<br />

gmail.com<br />

1 Froese 3/4 Acre Subdvn. Port<br />

Clements. Fully serviced and<br />

subdividable in the heart of the<br />

village of Port Clements, now<br />

available at $179,000. Call John Ismay 250-<br />

218-9776 or email Johnismay2014@gmail.com<br />

4 Newcombe Ave. Port Clements.<br />

This is an incredible live/<br />

work opportunity in the heart of<br />

Haida Gwaii. This property has it<br />

all! It includes a 3-bedroom, 1 bathroom, residence,<br />

with kitchen, living room and dining<br />

room. Downstairs you will enter the motel<br />

guest space with office, washroom, dining<br />

room and fully equipped commercial kitchen.<br />

Additionally, there is an office, storage room,<br />

indoor workshop, and a detached garage. Motel<br />

guest rooms of various sizes are in adjacent<br />

buildings. Price: $465,000 Call Sarah 250-922-<br />

5409 or email sarahbarnhardt@remax.net<br />

372 School Road Sandspit.<br />

5-minute walk to the golf course,<br />

this 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom<br />

home is nestled in on a private<br />

large lot with a large workshop and covered<br />

parking for your fishing boat and RV. Price:<br />

$600,000 Call Tracey 250-618-2434 or email<br />

tracey.defrane@gmail.com<br />

Fully Renovated and Ready<br />

to Move In! 1868 Balsam Cr<br />

Masset. This is a beautiful, newly<br />

renovated home. Everything has<br />

been done including both bathrooms, kitchen,<br />

new floors, paint throughout, all new appliances<br />

and heat pump. Located in a quiet culde-sac,<br />

walking distance of everything Masset<br />

has to offer. Masset is located on the northern<br />

end of Graham Island, with easy access to<br />

some of Haida Gwaii's best beaches, forests,<br />

fishing, and recreational opportunities. Price:<br />

$249,500 Call Sarah 250-922-5409 or email<br />

sarahbarnhardt@remax.net<br />

2226 Dogwood Cr. Masset.<br />

Recently renovated and ready to<br />

move in! This 4-bedroom home<br />

has been fully renovated in the<br />

last year. Both bathrooms and the kitchen<br />

have been tastefully updated, as well as new<br />

floors, all new appliances, and a new heat<br />

pump. Located near the end of a quiet street<br />

with easy access to schools and shopping.<br />

Masset is a lovely community on the northern<br />

end of Graham Island, Haida Gwaii, which is<br />

famous for its world-renowned beaches, fishing,<br />

forests, and culture. Price: $239,500 Call<br />

Sarah 250-922-5409 or email sarahbarnhardt@<br />

remax.net


3113 Oceanview Drive, DG<br />

BAYVIEW MARKET<br />

Groceries & Liquor<br />

Bakery & Deli<br />

Home & Office Supplies<br />

Gifts & Local Treasures<br />

91 Bayview Dr. Port Clements<br />

Mon-Sat 10-6 | 250-557-4331<br />

Sarah Barnhardt<br />

Licensed Realtor<br />

Longtime Haida<br />

Gwaii resident<br />

Serving all<br />

island communities<br />

Call me!<br />

Prince<br />

Rupert<br />

250.922.5409<br />

sarahbarnhardt@remax.net<br />

519 3rd Avenue West,<br />

Prince Rupert<br />

House for Sale North of Port<br />

Clements. House to be moved.<br />

The price includes putting in<br />

pilings, moving and set-up. All<br />

you need is a prepared site. House is 896 sqft<br />

(not including covered porch) one bedroom/<br />

one bathroom. Utility room. Large, bright living<br />

room. Kitchen with fridge and stove. Lots<br />

of double-paned windows. Painted plywood<br />

floors. Covered porch. Price: $70,000 Call<br />

Charles or Esther 250-557-8563 or Jeremy 259-<br />

557-2007 Email: info@haidagwaiitrader.com<br />

The Only Gas Station in<br />

Town! 2 Grouse Street. Over<br />

5000sqft building has a long list<br />

of assets, including, fuel services<br />

(gas and diesel), convenience store, restaurant,<br />

commercial kitchen, 2 dining rooms,<br />

and office space. Upstairs is a lovely 1470sqft,<br />

renovated, 3-bedroom 1.5-bathroom apartment<br />

with an outside entrance. The ground<br />

level 1470sqft apartment has 2 bedrooms, 1<br />

bathroom, an office, and a large indoor workshop.<br />

A must-see opportunity in the charming<br />

village of Port Clements. Price: $699,000 MLS<br />

R2832537 Call Sarah 250-922-5409 or email<br />

sarahbarnhardt@remax.net<br />

NEW PRICE! 1574 MacLeod<br />

Street Masset. Bring your<br />

business ideas to this wonderful<br />

commercial property in downtown<br />

Masset, Haida Gwaii. This building<br />

has been purpose built with a large cafe style<br />

kitchen, including a convenient drive-through<br />

window allowing you to serve customers on<br />

the go. The main floor also has a lovely guest<br />

dining area and washroom. The second level,<br />

flex space, consists of two large rooms, another<br />

washroom and laundry facilities. Price<br />

$375,000 MLS # C804948 Call Sarah Barnhardt<br />

Re/Max Coast Mountains 250-922-5409<br />

or email sarahbarnhardt@remax.net<br />

2 Story Home and a Cottage<br />

on 5.44 Acres in Tlell, BC<br />

2-bed, 2-bath home, near secluded<br />

beaches, lush moss-laden forests,<br />

and excellent fishing. The home features<br />

a cozy wood fireplace, spacious kitchen, and<br />

full basement with outdoor access. Upgrades<br />

include a metal roof, drilled well and a hot<br />

water tank. There is a spacious workshop,<br />

generous garden, and a large greenhouse. The<br />

charming 1-bed cottage, with separate hydro,<br />

is a perfect mortgage helper. At the bottom of<br />

the property Geikie 2 creek and is home to a<br />

diverse ecosystem. Located in a sought-after<br />

community. Price: $525,000 Call Tracey 250-<br />

618-2434 or email Tracey.defrane@gmail.com<br />

1836 Alder Crescent. This<br />

beautifully updated, large family<br />

home is situated in a quiet<br />

cul-de-sac walking distance to<br />

all amenities. The home has 5 bedrooms, an<br />

office, 2 bathrooms and plenty of space for a<br />

family and for entertaining guests. There is a<br />

spacious deck off the kitchen, a garden shed<br />

for storage, a 20x20 garage and ample space<br />

for RV and boat parking. The property consists<br />

of 2 lots totaling over 13,000 sqft. A new heat<br />

pump was recently installed. Price: $470,000.<br />

MLS # R2840720 Call Sarah Barnhardt 250-<br />

922-5409 or email sarahbarnhardt@remax.net<br />

622 7th Street. Location, Location!<br />

This large waterfront lot in<br />

Daajing Giids is ready for development.<br />

Currently operating as a<br />

liquidation store, but the C2 blended zoning<br />

allows for mixed use residential and commercial<br />

opportunities including short term<br />

rentals. With stunning ocean views and over<br />

15,000sqft, it is the ideal location for a BnB,<br />

restaurant, or any number of commercial<br />

endeavours. Incredible waterfront location<br />

with all the conveniences of the village. Price<br />

$800,000 Call Sarah Barnhardt 250-922-5409<br />

or email sarahbarnhardt@remax.net<br />

362 Christina Place, Sandspit.<br />

This beautifully renovated 3<br />

bed 2 bath home is a rare find, a<br />

must see! Every room has been<br />

updated tastefully with west coast charm. The<br />

open concept main floor has vaulted ceilings,<br />

and a cozy fireplace, primary bedroom with<br />

ensuite, spacious rec room. 1280sq.ft workshop<br />

with covered RV storage, heated garage,<br />

custom deck, greenhouse, and fruit trees.<br />

Price: $685,000 MLS #R2846681 Call Sarah<br />

Barnhardt 250-922-5409 or email sarahbarnhardt@remax.net<br />

2 Story Home and a Cottage<br />

on 5.44 Acres in Tlell, BC<br />

2-bed, 2-bath home, near secluded<br />

beaches, lush moss-laden forests,<br />

and excellent fishing. The home features<br />

a cozy wood fireplace, spacious kitchen, and<br />

full basement with outdoor access. Upgrades<br />

include a metal roof, drilled well and a hot<br />

water tank. There is a spacious workshop,<br />

generous garden, and a large greenhouse. The<br />

charming 1-bed cottage, with separate hydro,<br />

is a perfect mortgage helper. At the bottom of<br />

the property Geikie 2 creek and is home to a<br />

diverse ecosystem. Located in a sought-after<br />

community. Price: $525,000 Call Tracey 250-<br />

618-2434 or email Tracey.defrane@gmail.com<br />

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44 HG<br />

Valley Boat<br />

Service<br />

Fabrication<br />

Custom Upgrades<br />

250-557-2057<br />

Port Clements, BC<br />

Space Rentals<br />

Online Gift Shop<br />

Events<br />

Tours<br />

#2 Second Beach Road<br />

HlGaagilda Skidegate,<br />

Haida Gwaii<br />

250-559-7885<br />

www.haidaheritagecentre.com<br />

info@haidaheritage.com<br />

4 Bedroom House in Tlell. A<br />

4-bedroom house on 2-acre strata<br />

lot with carport, shed +one<br />

year old ride on mower, and<br />

covered RV storage. Included is a small beachfront<br />

strip of property on East Beach, a short<br />

stroll from house, great for swimming and<br />

agate hunting. In the neighborhood, there is a<br />

country store/coffee shop, post office, farmers<br />

market and soccer field, with a 20-minute<br />

drive north to the market in Port Clements.<br />

Price: $465,000. For additional details and<br />

viewing appts call Bill @ 250-637-1870 or<br />

email galt@qcislands.net<br />

2 Story and Large Workshop<br />

in Sandspit. This Oceanview<br />

home is perfect for a young<br />

family. There is a workshop large<br />

enough for a boat and RV. A separate kitchen<br />

for cleaning your catch after a day on the water.<br />

A great beach for your kids to play on and<br />

explore. Less than 5 minutes from the airport,<br />

golf course and boat launch. Price: $665,000<br />

Call Tracey 250-618-2434 or email tracey.<br />

defrane@gmail.com<br />

Workers Accommodations-Long<br />

or Short Term-<br />

Port Clements and Masset.<br />

Port Clements: furnished and<br />

unfurnished 1 and 2 -bedroom apartments.<br />

Newly renovated, including bathroom and<br />

kitchen. Sat. internet, TV, king-size beds, laundry,<br />

and parking are incl. Suited for worker<br />

accommodation. Clean and secure building.<br />

Masset: several renovated housing units. 3 and<br />

4 – bedroom units. Furnished or unfurnished.<br />

Sat. internet, cable, laundry, and parking are<br />

included. Please email dustin@rushworthelectric.ca<br />

for more info or call/text 250 661 9012.<br />

Call for prices.<br />

Home and Property on Robertson<br />

Island, Daajing Giids.<br />

This 1788 sqft waterfront home<br />

offers seclusion on a 4-hectare<br />

lot, accessible only by boat or during "walking<br />

tides". 15 minutes from town, it features<br />

village water/electricity, heat pump, radiant<br />

heaters, and backup systems for power outages.<br />

Enjoy passive solar heat, ocean views, and<br />

sunsets from the covered deck. Recent renovations<br />

include a wrap-around deck. Original<br />

hardwood floors and oak laminate complement<br />

the 3 bedrooms, craft room, and bathroom.<br />

Outbuildings include workshop and<br />

cozy chicken coop. Price: $625,000 based on<br />

March <strong>2024</strong> appraisal, available upon request<br />

to very serious inquiries. Call Katie Greene @<br />

250-637-1664<br />

Private Ocean Access. 4.23<br />

acres of land with direct private<br />

ocean access. I built the perfect<br />

home to lock up. 1 ½ storey, 3<br />

Br, 1 ba. I have framed up’n’down fireplaces,<br />

French doors to the ocean and two patio sliders.<br />

Being of a saltbox design, it takes advantage<br />

of natural heating and cooling. Highway<br />

access on one side and ocean on the other.<br />

Price: $688,888. For more info email davydahl@ymail.com<br />

Offered Below Appraised Value!<br />

223 2ndAve Daajing Giids.<br />

This immaculate 5-bed, 5-bath<br />

home offers stunning ocean<br />

and mountain views. Recently renovated,<br />

it’s ideal for gatherings with outdoor spaces<br />

including decks, patios, and gardens with fruit<br />

trees. With an 840sq.ft garage/workshop and<br />

ample parking, it accommodates guests, RVs,<br />

and boats. Two income-generating suites are<br />

included: a ground floor 2-bed, 2-bath with<br />

kitchen, and a custom-built "Live Edge" suite<br />

with loft bedroom and private deck. Sitting<br />

on three lots totaling nearly 1/2 acre, it comes<br />

fully furnished with appliances, furniture,<br />

and more. This turnkey property offers both<br />

luxury and convenience. Price: $995,000 MLS<br />

#2869941. Call Sarah 250 922 5409 or email<br />

sarahbarnhardt@remax.net<br />

NEW PRICE! Open House<br />

<strong>May</strong> 11 1-3pm. 417 Oceanview<br />

Drive Daajing Giids.<br />

<strong>May</strong> 11 1-3 pm. Escape to this<br />

idyllic setting in a charming<br />

1972 stucco/cedar bungalow, 1248 sq ft,<br />

boasts stunning west mountain inlet views on<br />

0.14 acres. Featuring 3 beds, 2 baths, recent<br />

upgrades include a metal roof/plywood/insulation<br />

(2021) and west/east cedar fence/gates/<br />

garage (2021). Enjoy a newer "True North"<br />

wood stove (2022), skylights, Ikea kitchen, and<br />

modern appliances. Primary bedroom offers<br />

a claw foot tub, while the property includes<br />

a 2nd kitchen/mudroom. Radiant electric<br />

heat pump/air conditioning ensures comfort,<br />

with a large garage/ studio. Amenities include<br />

high-speed internet, cable TV, paved driveway<br />

and so much more. Contact for viewing with<br />

mortgage pre-approval. Price: $425,000. Please<br />

email haasndogs@hotmail.com<br />

Advertise With Us!<br />

info@haidagwaiitrader.com<br />

250-557-2088


House & Cottage<br />

on Acreage<br />

$525,000<br />

MLS® R2836429<br />

45206A HWY 16,<br />

Tll.aal Tlell, BC<br />

5.44 Acres of rural living in the sought-after<br />

community of Tell, BC. This 2 story home<br />

offers 2 beds and 2 baths with 1200 sq ft to<br />

expand your living space in the above ground<br />

basement with outdoor access. Or utilize the<br />

new BC Housing Secondary Suite Program<br />

and build an income generating suite. The<br />

1.5 bedroom cottage is also a great mortgage<br />

helper. You will feel secure in the tsunami safe<br />

zone. The property also includes a spacious<br />

workshop and generous green house. Near<br />

gorgeous beaches, & parks. Recent upgrades<br />

are a drilled well and new metal roof.<br />

$665,000<br />

MLS® R2852747<br />

$900,000<br />

MLS® R2801474<br />

$600,000<br />

MLS® R2798368<br />

$375,000<br />

MLS® R2872640<br />

Oceanview Home with<br />

Large Dream Workshop<br />

379 Beach Road,<br />

K’il Kun Sandspit, BC<br />

152 feet of Private Ocean<br />

Front - Undergoing<br />

Major Updates<br />

1416 Delkatla Street,<br />

Masset, BC<br />

4 Bed 2 Bath Home<br />

within a 2 Minute Walk<br />

to the Golf Resort<br />

372 School Road,<br />

K’il Kun Sandspit, BC<br />

House with Income<br />

Potential on Waterfront<br />

197 Bayview Drive, Wáan<br />

Kún Port Clements, BC<br />

$175,000<br />

MLS® R2871436<br />

Oceanfront Lot<br />

in Port Clements<br />

197 Bayview Drive, Wáan<br />

Kún Port Clements, BC<br />

Reduced!<br />

Now $400,000<br />

MLS® R2784153<br />

122 Acres of Old Growth<br />

HWY 16, Masset, BC<br />

$80,000<br />

MLS® R2778845<br />

11,998 sq ft Lot on<br />

Private Cut-de-Sac<br />

<strong>2024</strong> Swan Crescent,<br />

Masset, BC<br />

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Wanted<br />

Wanted: Shipping Container. Large, 20-40<br />

ft metal container. Good to Excellent condition.<br />

Secure doors. Wooden floor. Storage on/<br />

off site. Provide photos. Reasonable price. Call<br />

Helen Moore at (819) 355-1924 or email helenmooreca@yahoo.ca<br />

Wanted: A Small Breed Puppy. My best dog,<br />

my best friend, my dog died in November, and<br />

I need to find a new best friend, a small breed<br />

puppy. Hopefully if you have one, it is free or<br />

cheap as I am on disability. I am overflowing<br />

with love for a new puppy, male or female, not<br />

picky. I am limited in lifting ability, thus that<br />

is why I need a small breed puppy. My limit is<br />

25 lbs. I really appreciate your taking time to<br />

read my ad and hope someone knows a person<br />

whose dog is going to have puppies soon. Call<br />

Nung Koyas Kevin Jager at (250) 626-6014 or<br />

email kevjager.haida@gmail.com<br />

Wanted: Brother Laser Printer.<br />

In good working condition.<br />

All Things Stationery in Masset<br />

sold them awhile ago. Call Toni at<br />

(250) 626-5472 or email tintintooni@gmail.com<br />

Wanted: Drywall Lift. Looking<br />

to buy a drywall panel lift, if you<br />

have one of these that you are not<br />

using, I would be interested. Call<br />

Cory at (250) 626-7035 or email<br />

cory_millard@hotmail.com<br />

Wanted: KX125 or KXF 250.<br />

Looking to buy a used motocross<br />

bike, I can fix anything you might<br />

have, so condition not so important.<br />

Send me pics of anything you might have<br />

here on the island. Call Cory at (250) 626-7035<br />

or email cory_millard@hotmail.com<br />

Wanted: Free Weights. Looking<br />

for a lighter set of free weights;<br />

5-10 lbs. By 'free', I don't mean<br />

free as in no cost. I can pay a reasonable<br />

amount for them. Call George at (250) 559-<br />

7899 or email grstein@qcislands.net<br />

Wanted: A Cabin or Small<br />

Home in Nature. Looking to<br />

either rent or rent to own. It can<br />

be a project to renovate or off the<br />

grid setting. Internet, water and solar panels or<br />

windmill are necessary as I am working from<br />

home. Helping someone elderly is an option<br />

or house/animal sitting but would need to be<br />

long term. Will consider bare land if I like the<br />

location or functioning trailer on the land. I<br />

will have this ad running until I find my place<br />

on Earth. Call Willow at (250) 241-0099 or<br />

email canadianwildliferescue@gmail.com<br />

ISO Lovely Ladies. Hello<br />

there, I am looking for some<br />

lovely laying ladies to join my<br />

team this summer. Must be<br />

laying! Hoping for 6-8ish laying hens. Let me<br />

know if you have any you’d be willing to part<br />

with. Call Frances at (250) 637-1759 or email<br />

Haidagwaiiseasalts@gmail.com<br />

Freebies<br />

Free Hospital Bed. The electrical portion of<br />

the bed works, there is no mattress. Free to<br />

someone that needs it. First one here gets it.<br />

Call Bret Johnston at (250) 626-7250 or email<br />

fishmasset@gmail.com<br />

Employment & Training<br />

Hiring F/T MSR. Northern<br />

Savings Credit Union has an<br />

opening for a F/T Member Service Representative<br />

for our Daajing Giids branch. This would<br />

appeal to an outgoing individual interested<br />

in providing excellent customer service and a<br />

career in sales. Minimum Qualifications: Education:<br />

• Secondary School Diploma required.<br />

Experience: • Previous sales and service experience<br />

is preferred or an equivalent combination<br />

of education, training, and experience. Skills: •<br />

Excellent written and verbal English communication<br />

skills. • Working knowledge, skills,<br />

and experience in Microsoft Office. Hourly<br />

Rate: $25.55 - $29.36 Apply online: https://<br />

www.northsave.com/about/careers Call Naomi<br />

Juetten at (250) 628-0356 or email naomijuetten@northsave.com<br />

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Supportive Recovery Counsellor. Provides<br />

prevention, assessment, referral, counselling, and<br />

follow-up services to HGSCP Supportive Recovery<br />

clients affected by alcohol and drug substance<br />

use disorders. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in<br />

counselling, social work, or a related field, two years counselling<br />

experience with an emphasis on women who have experienced<br />

violence and/or experiencing substance use disorder with up–todate<br />

knowledge of theory/treatment in the field of trauma and<br />

feminist counseling. Visit https://hgscpeace.ca/the-new-umoma-opens-its-doors-2/employment/<br />

for detailed job description.<br />

Fax: (250) 626-4662, Call (250) 626-4664 or email td@hgscp.ca.<br />

Subject Line: Supportive Recovery Life Skills Position. Attention:<br />

Transition House Director MAIL: Box 811 2132 Collison Avenue<br />

Masset, BC V0T 1M0<br />

WE’RE HIRING! The Haida Gwaii School District<br />

is looking for CASUAL staff to work as: Custodian<br />

($28.70/hour) Education Assistant ($33.72/hour)<br />

Clerical ($28.73 - $34.59/hour) and Bus Driver<br />

($30.40/hour). Application forms and comprehensive<br />

job descriptions can be found on the district<br />

website at www.sd50.bc.ca. Please send complete<br />

application package along with three professional references to:<br />

Email: hr@sd50.bc.ca Haida Gwaii School District No. 50 PO Box<br />

69, Village of Daajing Giids, BC V0T 1S0 Fax: (250) 559-8473 Call<br />

Maureen Benoit at (250) 559-8471 or email hr@sd50.bc.ca<br />

Community Living Support Worker CLSW.<br />

CLBC Community Inclusion-North-end. Permanent<br />

P/T Position Hours: 10 hours per week Monday–Friday.<br />

Salary Range: $25.95–29.76/hour. Job<br />

summary: You will be respectfully and creatively<br />

supporting adults with developmental disabilities. Requirements:<br />

Grade 12 or G.E.D. equivalent. Social service worker education or<br />

experience would be an asset. Visit https://hgscpeace.ca/the-newumoma-opens-its-doors-2/employment/<br />

for detailed job description.<br />

Applications accepted by: clcm@hgscp.ca Subject line:<br />

Community Living Support Worker CLSW (CLBC Community<br />

Inclusion North-end) Attention: Community Living Contracts<br />

Manager. Mail: PO 811, 2132 Collison Avenue, Masset, BC, V0T<br />

1M0 Call Daniel Kolpatzik at (250) 626-7977<br />

CLBC Residence Support Worker Casual<br />

(CRSW Casual) Casual/on-call. Salary Range:<br />

$22.94 – 29.76/depending on shift. As a CLBC Residence<br />

Worker you will be providing respectful daily<br />

living support to adult residents with developmental<br />

disabilities living in the CLBC staffed residence. Able to deal appropriately<br />

with and use de-escalation skills with upset residents.<br />

Visit https://hgscpeace.ca/the-new-umoma-opens-its-doors-2/<br />

employment/ for detailed job description. Applications accepted<br />

by: clcm@hgscp.ca Subject line: CLBC Residence Support Worker<br />

Casual Attention: Community Living Contracts Manager Mail:<br />

PO 811, 2132 Collison Avenue, Masset, BC, V0T 1M0 Call Daniel<br />

Kolpatzik at (250) 626-7977<br />

Driver Required. Minimum BC Class 4, Hourly<br />

rate commission, with min $23/hrs; work hrs to be<br />

self determined, max 40hrs. Gwaii Taxi and Tours @<br />

250 637 1168 or email stratton@haidagwaii.net<br />

F/T Administrative & Bookkeeping Assistant.<br />

Gwaalagaa Naay Corporation. The Administrative<br />

and Bookkeeping Assistant reports directly to the Executive<br />

Director of Gwaalagaa Naay Corporation (GNC). The primary<br />

responsibility will be to work collaboratively with the Executive<br />

Director and Bookkeeper to assist in managing the day-to-day<br />

operations of GNC and the various companies it oversees. F/T<br />

position with benefits (upon successful completion of probation),<br />

competitive hourly wage based on experience of $20.95. Email<br />

your cover letter and resume to: Ronald Goetzinger, Executive<br />

Director Ronald.goetzinger@gwaalagaanaay.com 888 Unit#3<br />

Highway 16 PO Box 1297 Skidegate, BC V0T 1S1<br />

Opportunities for Support Workers. Alder<br />

House is looking for full or part time Program<br />

Support workers Starting salary is $22.00 per hour.<br />

Reporting to the Program Manager, the PSWs function<br />

as part of a team to provide a range of supports serving Alder<br />

House residents, many of whom are living with mental illness<br />

and/or substance abuse. Required is a High School Diploma (or<br />

a combination of skills and experience), ability to complete BC<br />

Housing required training, basic computer experience and completion<br />

of a Vulnerable Criminal Record check. Call Sandra Dean<br />

McKay or Jessa Griffith at jessa.griffith@alderhouse.ca or call 778<br />

260 3420.<br />

Budget Rental at Sandspit Airport is Hiring!<br />

Counter Person: Customer service, reservations, rental<br />

contracts. Position is 5 days a week,12pm-4:30pmworking<br />

with plane arrival times. Starting wage:<br />

$20p/h depending on experience. Serviceperson: Maintains and<br />

cleans cars. Driver’s license required. Position is 5 days a week,<br />

11:30am-4:30pm. Starting wage: $20p/h depending on experience.<br />

Send resume to Carol Wagner @ yvp@haidagwaii.ca or call<br />

250-637-5688<br />

F\T Financial Service Representative for Daajing<br />

Giids. Minimum Qualifications: Education:<br />

Secondary School Diploma required. Completion of post-secondary<br />

education is an asset. Experience: Previous sales, service, and<br />

financial services experience is preferred. Skills: Demonstrated<br />

sales skills and knowledge of products and services required.<br />

Ability to prioritize, organize work within time constraints and<br />

under pressure. Ability to communicate and liaise professionally<br />

with members, potential customers, community groups and<br />

co-workers while maintaining confidentiality. Working knowledge,<br />

skills, and experience in Microsoft Office. Hourly Rate:<br />

$27.86-$32.05 Apply online: www.northsave.com/AboutUs/<br />

Careers or call Jessie Suroysuroy (250) 628-0354 or email jessiesuroysuroy@northsave.com<br />

Community Service Listings<br />

Alcoholics Anonymous. If you have a drinking<br />

problem we can help. If you live in the north end<br />

of Haida Gwaii call John at 250-626-7557. In-person<br />

meetings are on Wednesdays, at 8 pm in the<br />

Masset Fire Hall soup kitchen. If you live in the<br />

South end, call Lou at 250-559-4568. Meetings are held in the<br />

HlGaagilda Skidegate at the United Church, at 8 pm on Saturday<br />

nights. For more info on how to join a local virtual Zoom<br />

meeting, call John at 250-626-7557. Call John/Lou at (250) 626-<br />

7557 or email info@haidagwaiitrader.com<br />

<strong>May</strong> / <strong>June</strong> <strong>2024</strong> 47


Haida Gwaii Tide Tables <strong>2024</strong><br />

The tide height in Haida Gwaii varies by up to 24 feet<br />

(more than 7 meters)! The big tides (higher highs and<br />

lower lows) happen every 2 weeks around the full and<br />

new moons. Knowing the tides is important for exploring<br />

tide pools, harvesting intertidal food, fishing, navigation,<br />

and tidal currents. So before you head out, be<br />

sure to check the date, time, and tide height, and adjust<br />

the time for your specific location around Haida Gwaii.<br />

Tides in Haida Gwaii<br />

Compared to predictions for Prince Rupert<br />

K'iis Gwaay<br />

Langara Pt<br />

10 min early<br />

Estimates are unofficial and may vary<br />

significantly from reality<br />

Hl'yaalang Waagusd<br />

North Beach<br />

5 min early<br />

Masset<br />

Gawée Sdaa 20 min late<br />

Alexandra Narrows<br />

Flood starts 0:15 after low<br />

Ebb starts 0:10 after high<br />

Sk'iiluu Kaahlii<br />

Nesto Inlet<br />

10 min early<br />

Skaats'insii<br />

Dawson Hbr<br />

15 min early<br />

Taan Guu<br />

Trounce Inlet<br />

Low 55 min late<br />

High 20 min late<br />

Daa.ulgaay<br />

East Skidegate Narrows<br />

(Floods west)<br />

West Beacon<br />

Flood starts 3:20 – 3:50 after low<br />

Ebb starts 3:00 – 3:30 after high<br />

East Beacon<br />

Flood starts 1:50 – 2:50 after low<br />

Ebb starts 1:30 – 2:30 after high<br />

Juus Kaahlii<br />

Juskatla<br />

Low 5:15 late<br />

High 4:45 late<br />

Designed by:<br />

Stu Crawford<br />

Box 788, Masset, BC<br />

stu.crawford@gmail.com<br />

(250) 626-3868<br />

Crawford<br />

Ecological Consulting<br />

Taa Suu<br />

Hunger Hbr<br />

20 min early<br />

Data from the Canadian Hydrographic Service<br />

Gaw Kaahlii<br />

Masset Sound<br />

Flood starts 2:50 after low<br />

Ebb starts 2:30 after high<br />

Gamadiis<br />

Port Clements<br />

Low 3:05 late<br />

High 2:50 late<br />

Daajing Giids<br />

Queen Charlotte<br />

Low 20 min late<br />

High same as P.R.<br />

Kuuɢahl<br />

McCoy Cove<br />

Low 15 min late<br />

High 5 min late<br />

K'yal Gawɢa<br />

Pacofi<br />

Low 10 min late<br />

High same as P.R.<br />

Gwaay K'aas<br />

Copper Is.<br />

Same as P.R.<br />

Kay Tay Daanaay<br />

Cape St James<br />

Low 10 min early<br />

High 5 min early<br />

Business Financing<br />

Resources & Coaching<br />

Community Economic Development<br />

www.haidagwaiifutures.ca<br />

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On exhibit through <strong>June</strong> 15, <strong>2024</strong><br />

SHOP LOCAL<br />

Haida Gwaii Museum<br />

Gina DaahlGahl Naay<br />

The Trading House<br />

<strong>May</strong> 30th, 7-9pm<br />

FREE ADMISSION<br />

TO MUSEUM<br />

for local residents <strong>May</strong> 4th – 31st, <strong>2024</strong><br />

Art . Jewelry . Books . Music . Beauty<br />

Fashion . Home . Toys + so much more!<br />

Shop in-house or online at<br />

haidagwaiimuseumgiftshop.ca<br />

Haida Heritage Centre<br />

Memorabilia<br />

Shop in-house or online at<br />

haidaheritagecentre.com/shop<br />

HAIDA HERITAGE SCHOOL<br />

Check Haida Heritage Centre Facebook page for<br />

schedules + updates<br />

Cultural Tours + Programs<br />

Pricing + bookings available online<br />

SECOND BEACH ROAD<br />

HLGAAGILDA SKIDEGATE . HAIDA GWAII<br />

250.559.4643 . haidagwaiimuseum.ca<br />

250.559.7885 . haidaheritagecentre.com<br />

Spring Hours<br />

Monday – Saturday 10am – 5pm<br />

<strong>May</strong> / <strong>June</strong> <strong>2024</strong> 49


Haida Gwaii Trader Community Calendar<br />

<strong>May</strong>/<strong>June</strong> <strong>2024</strong><br />

Go to www.haidagwaiitrader.com, click on the Calendar tab and post your event, or send your event details to<br />

Jamie McDonald at events.manager@haidagwaiitrader.com<br />

All calendar details appear as promoted at the time of printing.<br />

Island Wide & Online<br />

Alcoholics Anonymous If you have a drinking<br />

problem we can help. If you live in the north end<br />

of Haida Gwaii call John at 250-626-7557. In-person<br />

meetings are on Wednesdays, at 8 pm in the<br />

Masset Fire Hall soup kitchen. If you live in the<br />

South end, call Lou at 250-559-4568. Meetings are held in the<br />

HlGaagilda Skidegate at the United Church, at 8 pm on Saturday<br />

nights. For more info on how to join a virtual meeting, call John<br />

at 250-626-7557 or visit aa.org/pages/en_US<br />

VIRL – Tech support with library Manager<br />

Patrick. If you need any tech support, contact your<br />

local VIRL branch and schedule a time to come in<br />

with your device. For info, psiebold@virl.bc.ca or<br />

778-269-4132. Virtual Gardening Series Monthly,<br />

first Monday of the month (except when holiday, then 2 nd Monday)<br />

6:30-8pm / Register for each session separately. <strong>May</strong> 6: Salad<br />

Greens All Year Long. <strong>June</strong> 3: Shade Plants and Shrubs. July 8:<br />

Small Space Design Ideas. Visit virl.bc.ca/learn/skills/gardening/<br />

virtual-gardening to register.<br />

StrongStart – Free drop in and play based program<br />

for parents/caregivers and children ages<br />

0-kindergarten. Massett Mon-Fri 9-12/ Tahayghen Elementary<br />

School / 2151 Tahayghen Dr / For more information contact<br />

Beth Kellar at 250-626-5572 or bkellar@sd50.bc.ca or Facebook:<br />

Tahayghen Strong Start Port Clements Tue, Wed and Thu, 9-12<br />

Multiplex / 36 Cedar Avenue West / For more information contact<br />

Jasmine Beachy at 250-557-4333 or jbeachy@sd50.bc.ca or FB:<br />

PCES StrongStart. Sandspit Mon to Fri, 9-12 / Agnes L Mathers<br />

Elementary School / 406 Copper Bay / For more information<br />

contact Claire Gauthier at 250-637-5454 or cgauthier@sd50.bc.ca<br />

or FB: ALM Strong Start Skidegate Wed-Thu, 9-12 / Sk’aadgaa<br />

Naay Elementary / 500 Skidegate Heights / For more information<br />

contact Winnie Tsai Wilson at 250-559-8889 or wtsai@sd50.bc.ca<br />

or FB Sk’aadgaa Naay Strong Start<br />

Gaw Tlagée / Old Massett & Masset<br />

Tawlang Ga Tlaayds - Open Gym & Haida<br />

Singing Wednesdays, 3-5 pm / Kwiiyaans Hall /<br />

348 Eagle Ave / Join us, families with children 0-6<br />

years old & siblings. Snacks provided. Together<br />

Tuesdays Tuesdays 11-1pm + monthly dinner<br />

6-8pm. Xaad Kil Story Time Thursdays 10am-12. Infant<br />

feeding group 3 rd Tuesday of the month, 11-12:30 pm; Family<br />

Drop-in Fridays, 10 am-12 pm. For more information, contact<br />

Ashley Jacobson, Coordinator at 250-626-3573 or check our FB:<br />

Tawlang Ga Tlaayds.<br />

50 HG<br />

Women’s Drop-In Coffee Time Thursdays<br />

10am-Noon / Wellness House / 2112 Collison Ave. /<br />

Open to all self-identifying women! Healthy snacks<br />

provided. For more information contact Delevina<br />

at 250-626-3911 and Maureen Samuels 250-626-4725 or Carly<br />

250-626-7884 or wellness.coordinator@haidahealth.ca. Rides<br />

provided by Ellis Edgars 250-626-9118. Monday Men’s Group<br />

Second & last Mondays of the month / 5-8pm / Gaw Tlagee Youth<br />

Centre / 150 Raven Ave / All Ages Welcome Dinner and beverages<br />

provided. Bring a friend. Activities: games, skill building,<br />

discussions, connections. For more information contact Brodie<br />

Swanwon at 778-791-8118 or brodie.swanson@haidahealth.ca.<br />

Paddle Making Workshop with Vernon Williams Sundays<br />

<strong>May</strong> 12 & 26 / 11:30am-3:30pm / Mitch Russ’s Shed / 148 Raven<br />

Avenue / Drop in any Sunday and make a paddle. Snacks and<br />

coffee provided. Making Regalias / ‘Poncho Style’ with Joyce<br />

Bennett & Vanessa Bellis Wednesdays until <strong>June</strong> 12 / 5-8pm<br />

Sarah’s Longhouse / 387 Eagle Ave / Light dinner provided. Dates<br />

subject to change. For more information contact Delevina Lawrence<br />

at 250-626-9095 or FB: Niislaa Naay Healing House Society<br />

Kwiiyaans Community Hall Activities Eagle Ave. / Old Masset<br />

/ Bootcamp Tue-Thu, 6-7 am; Youth Centre Program Tue<br />

3-5 pm; Boxing Tue 5:30- 6:30pm; Babies program Wed 3-5 pm;<br />

Elders walking program Fri 10:30-12. For more information<br />

and current updates, contact Tando 250-626-7995 or FB Kwiiyaans<br />

Community Hall<br />

Gaw Tlagee Youth Centre Activities – Haida<br />

Children & Youth Dance Group Wednesdays,<br />

3-4:30 pm. For more info contact Kieran 250-626-<br />

7876.Breakfast program Tue-Wed-Thu / 7:30-<br />

8:30am / All school age kids. Afterschool program<br />

Mon to Fri 3-4:30pm / Ages 7-12. Pre-teen<br />

nights Tue-Wed-Thu / 6-8pm / Ages 11-12. Teen<br />

Nights Fri-Sat 7-10pm / Ages 13-18. For more information<br />

contact Toni-Lynn Davidson at Tonilynn.davidson@haidahealth.<br />

ca or FB Old Masset Youth Program<br />

Masset Market Fridays, 11am – 2pm, year-round.<br />

Community Night Markets Fridays, 6-8 pm,<br />

<strong>May</strong> to August / Across from the HG Co-op, 1575<br />

Main Street in Masset / Locally grown and prepared<br />

foods as well as locally handcrafted items<br />

and more! Delicious hot lunches are a regular feature at the<br />

market. For more info, contact Natalie Affolter at 250-626-9181<br />

or massetmarket@gmail.com or check us out on Facebook and<br />

Instagram: Masset Market


Red Cross Wilderness First Aid <strong>May</strong> 15-20<br />

9am-5pm / location TBD, Masset /Organizations<br />

and individuals can register for this 40 hr course.<br />

Participants learn skills and strategies for providing<br />

extended care overnight to a few days. For<br />

more info on this course, visit the Canadian Red Cross website.<br />

Instructor: Maryann Wettlaufer Cost: 725$. Alternate Fitness<br />

Mon-Wed-Fri / 12-12:45pm / Masset Legion Branch 244 / 2082<br />

Collison Ave / Free modified fitness class for middle-age and<br />

seniors. Instructor: Harold White. No registration required.<br />

Cardio, strength, flexibility and balance exercises. PAL Course<br />

Jun 23 / 9am-5pm / Howard Philips Community Hall / 1590 Cook<br />

St. / Possession and Acquisition Licence is the primary licence<br />

for possession of a firearm and acquisition of ammunition. Cost:<br />

200$ Instructor: Julian Knight. For more information contact<br />

HG Rec at 250-637-1192 or info@hgrec.com or hgrec.com<br />

Harbour Days <strong>May</strong> 18 / Masset - downtown<br />

Main Street / Fun filled day open to all! Food,<br />

activities for all ages, parade, and more! Pancake<br />

Breakfast hosted by local RCMP Detachment,<br />

Fireworks at dusk. For more information contact<br />

Myrna Bell-Wilson at 250-626-7735 or starhousewoman@hotmail.com<br />

or FB: Village of Masset<br />

Lego Club / Wednesdays / 3-4pm / VIRL / 2123<br />

Collison / March 19th For more information contact<br />

Etchi Zaleski at 250-626-3663 or jzaleski@virl.<br />

bc.ca<br />

Harm Reduction Lunch Mon & Fri / 10am-2pm / Wellness<br />

House / 2132 Collison Ave. / For more information contact David<br />

Emerson at 778-361-0769 or david.emerson@haidahealth.ca<br />

Wáan Kύn / Gamadiis Llnagaay Port Clements<br />

Black Powder Shoot @ Port Clements Rod and<br />

Gun Club / <strong>May</strong> 26 / 12-3pm / Juskatla Road, 5 km<br />

out of Port / A true test of grit - bring your black<br />

powder arsenal out to compete and help others learn a thing or<br />

two. Father’s Day .22 Shoot Bring your dad out with his dusty<br />

old .22 and compete with family and friends. For more information<br />

contact Jason Rupke at 250-589-1420, jasonrupke@hotmail.<br />

com, or FB: PortClementsRodandGunClub<br />

Forbes Pharmacy<br />

at the Hospital in Daajing Giids<br />

OPEN WEEKDAYS<br />

9 am to 5 pm<br />

Closed for lunch 1-2 pm<br />

250-559-4910 rxdm1005@nbly.ca<br />

www.forbespharmacy.ca<br />

Find us on Facebook!<br />

Storytime Tuesdays / 11:30am-12pm / Multipurpose<br />

Building, Strong Start Room / 36 Cedar Avenue<br />

West / Join Etchi from the Vancouver Island Regional<br />

Library for Storytime! For more information<br />

contact Etchi Zaleski at 250-626-3663 or jzaleski@<br />

virl.bc.ca<br />

Port Clements Community Market Tuesdays 11<br />

am-2 pm / St Mark’s Church / 54 Bayview Dr<br />

Make..Bake.. Craft..Grow..Upcycle. Please join us<br />

for our First Port Clements Community Market.<br />

Markets will be held twice monthly. Handmade<br />

knit and crocheted goods, homemade desserts, locally made<br />

jams and preserves, hand crafted jewelry, locally made arts and<br />

crafts, new and gently used items. Free coffee and hot chocolate.<br />

Cash, debit, credit cards and e-transfers accepted. Table rentals<br />

15$ each. For more information contact Betty Stewart at 250-922-<br />

5467 or pcvcc@portclements.ca or FB: Port Clements Community<br />

Market<br />

Gardening workshop <strong>May</strong> 25 (1), <strong>June</strong> 8 (2) & <strong>June</strong> 29 (3)<br />

10am-3pm / Nutrimentum Wellness / 66002 Hwy 16 / (1) We’ll<br />

discuss how to care for and protect your delicate seedlings and<br />

send you home with lots of confidence that your garden will<br />

grow. (2) Learn how to create compost to nurture your soil<br />

and its microbiome (3) Watering, weeding, fertilizing – what<br />

is required in your garden? Space is limited, so please register<br />

early. $50 per workshop, (plus cost of supplies, depending on<br />

the workshop). For more information contact Jennifer Pigeon at<br />

250-626-7478 or jennifer@nutrimentumwellness.com or nutrimentumwellness.com<br />

Daajing Giids<br />

VIRL Daajing Giids Events 138 Bay Street.<br />

Knitters Social Thursdays, <strong>May</strong> 2 & 30 th ; <strong>June</strong> 6,<br />

13 & 27 th . Movie night: Swimming with Sea<br />

Men <strong>May</strong> 23 / 6:30-8pm / An all-male, middle<br />

aged amateur synchronized swim team gets<br />

ready to participate in the international competition. A Full<br />

Monty in swim trunks (sort of….). Movie night: Taming the<br />

Garden Jun 20 / 6:30pm-8pm / A powerful & anonymous man<br />

buys century-old trees from communities along the Georgian<br />

coast and has them excavated for his private collection. The film<br />

delves into its effects on the landscape and the people. For more<br />

information contact Michelle Scott at 250-559-4518 or dg1@virl.<br />

bc.ca or virl.bc.ca<br />

Earth Temple Activities & Events 403 Oceanview<br />

Drive. The Groove - Monthly Ecstatic<br />

Dance Party Every 2nd Friday of the month<br />

8-9:30pm / A safe space for freedom of movement.<br />

All ages; suggested donation $10. For more<br />

information contact Jessiquita at 250-617-5013 or<br />

jessiquitamadrid@gmail.com. Tarot Club / Before the Groove<br />

5:30 – 7:30 pm / By donation. Yoga Inspired Fitness with<br />

Shelley Tuesdays until <strong>May</strong> 28 / 6-7 / Shelley’s fitness classes are<br />

inspired by yoga poses along with pilates and strength training<br />

exercises. Yoga with Lance Mondays / 6-7pm / Tai Chi<br />

inspired exercise Wednesdays / 12-1pm / Hatha Yoga with<br />

Meghan Thursdays / 5:30 – 6:45 pm. Register on hgrec.com. For<br />

more information on all programs contact Karen at 250-637-1918<br />

or kswalhout@gmail.com or earth-temple.square.site<br />

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Daajing Giids - cont.<br />

Family Connection Drop In Monthly, 2nd Thursday<br />

/ 10am-12 / Island Wellness Society Lounge<br />

204 Oceanview / Peer-to-peer support and connection<br />

group for folks who are expecting, or have had<br />

a baby in the past year. Join us for some delicious<br />

snacks and good company! Feel free to bring your baby and/or<br />

partner. Drop in Playgroup Fridays / 9-11am / This playgroup<br />

is available for littles age 0-5years old. Parents must be in attendance.<br />

Baby Steps Last Monday of the month: 5:30-7 pm<br />

A monthly meeting for expecting parents or folks with littles 0-1.<br />

Dinner provided. Attendance via Zoom available. Text your rsvp<br />

to Jenna 250-889-3057. For more information contact 250-559-<br />

4711 or ccrrfamilyresource@islandswellnesssociety.com or FB:<br />

Haida Gwaii Child Care Resource and Referral Program<br />

Wellness Wednesdays / 11:30 am-2 pm / Firehall<br />

202, 2nd ave / Join us every Wednesday for a free<br />

lunch and optional sharing circle led by a mental<br />

health professional. For more information contact<br />

Jason Rupke at 250-559-4981 or jason.rupke@<br />

northernhealth.ca<br />

Breastfeeding group <strong>May</strong> 18 / 11-12:30 pm<br />

Child Centre / 134 Bay Street / This peer support<br />

group is for parents who are currently providing<br />

human milk to their little ones, as well as expecting parents<br />

thinking of human milk feeding, and elders and community care<br />

providers with lived human milk feeding experience. For more<br />

information contact Emma at 250-626-7688 or emma.mt@lllc.ca<br />

or FB: LLLC -La Leche League Haida Gwaii or www.lllc.ca<br />

Sunday Church and Worship Service Sundays / 10am-12pm<br />

Bethel Assembly Church / 222 Oceanview Drive / We are a friendly<br />

and welcoming family fellowship Christian Church (affiliated<br />

with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada) where everybody<br />

(including children) is welcome. Sunday services commence at<br />

10am followed by fellowship. Free Lunch Tuesdays / 11:30am-2<br />

pm. For more information, please check our website: bethelassembly.ca<br />

For more information contact Bill and Heather at 604-<br />

989-2364 or bbeamish1@hotmail.com or bethelassembly.ca<br />

@ GidGalang Kuuyas Naay Secondary School<br />

Gymnasium / 801 Oceanview / Drop in Volleyball<br />

Tuesdays until <strong>June</strong> 4 / 7-9 pm / Ages 13+. Drop in<br />

Futsal/Indoor Soccer Thursdays until <strong>June</strong> 6<br />

8-10 pm /Ages 16+ Drop in Racquet Sports Wed<br />

6-8 pm / Come out and play table tennis, pickleball or badmington.<br />

Ages 13+, free. CORE exam only <strong>June</strong> 17 / 6-8 pm / in<br />

Lunch room; Possession and acquisition (PAL) Course <strong>June</strong><br />

16 / 9 am to 5 pm / 200$ @ DG Community Hall; For more information,<br />

contact a representative at 250-637-1192 or info@hgrec.<br />

com or hgrec.com<br />

Taoist Tai Chi® Saturdays / 10am-12pm / Wednesdays 6-8 pm<br />

Daajing Giids Community Hall / 134 Bay Street / Strength, Flexibility,<br />

Stillness For more information contact Beatie at 250-631-<br />

9160 or haidagwaii@taoist.org or www.taoist.org<br />

JOIN OUR ADVERTISING FAMILY<br />

Community Market in Daajing Giids Saturdays<br />

11am-2pm / kiosks by the DG ball field / Oceanview<br />

drive / Maude Island Farm’s certified organic<br />

produce, Grandma Betty’s artisan jams & jellies,<br />

Dangles jewelry, locally-designed & printed souvenir mugs, coffee<br />

and more. Mary’s homemade goodies and hand-knit toques,<br />

socks & gloves. St. Mary’s Spring Estate Farm’s freshly-baked<br />

sourdough bread, sauerkraut, kombucha, fresh farm produce<br />

and eggs. Kiss and Tlell smokies. Marina’s egg rolls. Lama’s tasty<br />

cuisine, including shawarma & falafel... and more! Vendors welcome<br />

(full season or drop in fees). For more information contact<br />

Community Club at 250-559-8122 or 250-634-0767 or dg.communityhall@gmail.com<br />

or Facebook: The Community Market in<br />

Daajing Giids on Haida Gwaii<br />

Hospital Day Jun 22 / All day / Daajing Giids Community Hall<br />

134 Bay Street / Join us for another Hospital Day celebration!<br />

Theme: Living by the Sea. Parade lines up at 10am, begins at<br />

10:30am; Booths open at 11am; Games, events, and Hospital Day<br />

Dance to end the evening! Stay tuned for more details. For more<br />

information or to volunteer, contact Alissa MacMullin alissamacmullin@gmail.com<br />

K’il Kun Sandspit<br />

VIRL - Craft Night Thursdays / 5-7pm / Vancouver<br />

Island Regional Library / Seabreeze Plaza,<br />

Beach Rd / Bring your own craft (knitting, crochet,<br />

painting, etc.) or use the library’s embroidery or<br />

collaging supplies. All ages welcome. Garden<br />

Gatherings Fridays in <strong>May</strong> / 11am to 12pm / Drop-in event for<br />

adult gardeners of all skill levels to meet and share knowledge.<br />

Lego Club weekly – new day/time to be announced / Drop in<br />

afterschool program for kids. For more information Kelsey (250)<br />

637-2247 or sp1@virl.bc.ca or virl.bc.ca/branches/sandspit<br />

Taoist Tai Chi® Sundays / 6-7:30pm / Sandspit Community<br />

Hall / 411 Alliford Bay / Strength, Flexibility, Stillness. For more<br />

information contact Remi 250-637-5729 or haidagwaii@taoist.<br />

org or taoist.org<br />

Emergency First Aid <strong>May</strong> 27 / 9am to 5pm<br />

Queen Charlotte Safaris / 535 Beach Rd / 1 day<br />

emergency first aid course. Instructor: Meredith Adams.<br />

Cost: 160$ For more information contact HG<br />

Rec at 250-637-1192 or info@hgrec.com or hgrec.<br />

com<br />

Moresby Market Sundays starting Jun 2 / 11am-<br />

1pm / ALM School - near the pergola / 406 Copper<br />

Bay / At this cozy, community market you’ll find<br />

pottery, baking, handmade soaps, local dried<br />

mushrooms, sewing, fresh produce, photography<br />

and more. Shop with the locals at this small but<br />

mighty market! To book a table, our drop-in table fee is $10 for<br />

adults and $5 for kids. An annual vendor membership is $50 for<br />

adults and $25 for kids. For more information contact Kelsey<br />

Kricheldorf at moresbymarket@gmail.com or Facebook: Moresby<br />

Market<br />

250-557-2088 / info@haidagwaiitrader.com<br />

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HlGaagilda Skidegate<br />

All Islands’ Art Show (AIAS) – Artist Lecture<br />

<strong>May</strong> 10 / 7-8 pm / Haida Heritage Centre – Classroom<br />

1 / 2 2nd beach road / Come meet the <strong>2024</strong><br />

AIAS adjudicator, Kit Bell, and learn more about<br />

her art. Free! Art Show <strong>May</strong> 3 – <strong>June</strong> 28 / Haida Gwaii Museum<br />

(HGM) - Ocean Gallery / Museum opening hours / Free for<br />

locals all of <strong>May</strong>! Essence – Literary Event (Reading and<br />

posting of words received) <strong>May</strong> 30 / 7-9 pm / HGM - Ocean<br />

Gallery / Let the art from the AIAS inspire your words – 5 to 500<br />

words – send them to gooseeyes@gmail.com with your name,<br />

contact info and who/what inspired you by <strong>May</strong> 26 th . For more<br />

information contact Jamie Mcdonald at 514-238-7953 or allislandartshow@gmail.com<br />

or FB: All Islands’ Art Show<br />

Strengthening Families Together <strong>May</strong> 21 & 28<br />

5-7:30pm / Little Green Building Beside the Small<br />

Hall / 159 Front Street / Looking for tools to help<br />

you support a loved one with mental illness? You<br />

are not alone. Come to our get togethers to get reliable<br />

information about mental illness, diagnosis and treatment<br />

options; effective coping and communication skills, problem<br />

solving, managing your role, tools to help navigate the mental<br />

health system, local supports and resources. Light Meal Provided.<br />

Free Safe Welcoming space. Sessions for friends, family<br />

caregivers. For more information contact Shelley Braun at 250-<br />

600-0215 or haidagwaii@bcss.org<br />

Caturday Night Fever Sat, <strong>June</strong> 1 / 9:30pm-2am / Small Hall<br />

Front Street / Caturday Night Fever, the annual Gwaii Animal<br />

Helpline fundraiser Disco dance party. 100% of proceeds going to<br />

the Gwaii Animal Helpline. Cost: 20$ at the door, 5$ drinks, no<br />

minors allowed, designated drivers will be available on site. For<br />

more information contact Erica Rae Reid at Ericaraereid@gmail.<br />

com or FB: Haida Gwaii Communities - Nearly Everything and<br />

Anything Island Related.<br />

Guided beach walk Jun 6 @ 8:30am; Jun 7 @<br />

9am; Jun 8 @ 9:45am/ Jun 24 @ 10:15 am/ Jun 25<br />

@ 11am / Beach in front of the Haida Heritage Centre<br />

/ 60 Second Beach Rd / Our huge tides provide<br />

great opportunities to explore the intertidal zone and some of<br />

the strange and beautiful animals that make their home there.<br />

Meet on the beach in front of the Haida Heritage Centre. Rubber<br />

boots or other waterproof footwear highly recommended. Approximately<br />

90 minutes, dogs not permitted (except for service<br />

animals). Guided Spirit Lake Trail Hike Fridays starting Jun<br />

7 / 2-3:30 or 4pm / Spirit Lake Trail / Hwy 16 / Come and explore<br />

the sights, sounds, and smells of a temperate rainforest. Learn<br />

how the Haida use and depend upon these forests; while walking<br />

to tranquil Spirit Lake, a place of story and enchantment. Meet<br />

at the Spirit Lake Trailhead across the highway from the George<br />

Brown Recreation Centre in HlG̱ aagilda Skidegate. Wear appropriate<br />

footwear and clothing for hiking. For more information<br />

contact Meighan Wilson at meighan.wilson@pc.gc.ca or parks.<br />

canada.ca/pn-np/bc/gwaiihaanas/activ/decouvertes-tours/interp<br />

HAVE AN EVENT TO PROMOTE?<br />

Check out our Facebook<br />

& Instagram<br />

pages for up to<br />

date info or call<br />

250-626-7939<br />

theaxeandanchor<br />

pub@gmail.com<br />

events.manager@haidagwaiitrader.com<br />

Waterfront pub with<br />

spectacular views and sunsets!<br />

Casual & Fine Dining • Full Bar with Beer on Tap<br />

Live Entertainment • Sports & Themed Events<br />

Daily Drink Specials • Happy Hour Every Day 3pm-5pm<br />

Take-out • Off Sales • Lotto & ATM Machine<br />

Shuttle Bus • Wheelchair Accessible<br />

Located at 117<br />

Bayview Drive,<br />

Port Clements<br />

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HlGaagilda Skidegate - cont.<br />

@ George Brown Rec Centre / Hwy 16 / Circuit<br />

Training Mon & Wed / 5:30-6:30pm / Everyone<br />

Welcome! Haida Gwaii Elders Gathering Tue<br />

& Thu / 1-3pm / Come out and join The Skidegate<br />

Health Centre’s Elder Wellness Coordinator, Jessica<br />

Fairweather for afternoons of movement, story<br />

sharing, art creation and socializing! Everyone ages<br />

55+ welcome. For more information contact Jessica Fairweather<br />

at 250-559-4610 or jessica.fairweather@haidiawellness.org or FB:<br />

Skidegate Health Centre<br />

Dorothy Grant | Raven Comes Full Circle Jul 6<br />

7-9:30pm / Haida Gwaii Museum at Kay Llnagaay<br />

#2 Second Beach Road / Save the date for exhibition opening. For<br />

more information contact Cherie Wilson at 250-559-4643 or adminassistant@haidagwaiimuseum.ca<br />

or haidagwaiimuseum.ca<br />

Tll.aal / Tlell<br />

Tll.aal Tlell Farmers’ Market Sundays starting<br />

<strong>May</strong> 5 / 11am-2pm / Look for the giant carrot<br />

in Tlell, by the Fire Hall / Hwy 16 / Haida art and<br />

clothing, BBQ lunch, baked goods, jams & jellies,<br />

handmade aprons, fudge and candies, local artisans, coffee,<br />

souvenir mugs, vegetables, lemonades & ice pops in season. New<br />

vendors welcome! For more information contact Marylynn Hunt<br />

at 250-559-8282 or stmarysspring@gmail.com or Facebook: Tlell<br />

Farmers Market<br />

Taoist Tai Chi® Wednesdays / 10am-noon / Tlell Firehall / 36542<br />

Hwy 16 / Strength, Flexibility, Stillness. For more information<br />

contact Charlie at 250 559 8252 or haidagwaii@taoist.org or<br />

taoist.org<br />

Duck Race <strong>May</strong> 19 / 4-6pm / Tlell River / Hgy 16 / Join the big<br />

race! Tickets: 10$ 1200 Ducks to be sold Proceeds to the Grade<br />

6-7 class of Sk’aadgaa Naay Elementary towards their trip to<br />

T’aalang Stl’ang Rediscovery Camp, <strong>June</strong> <strong>2024</strong>. Concession will<br />

be available down by the Haida House. Hot dogs, burgers, goodies<br />

and candy bags. Grand prize - 2000$, 2nd prize - 500$, Other<br />

prizes to be won on site! For more information contact Dave<br />

Wahl or Janine Wilson at 250-559-8889 or jwilson@sd50.bc.ca<br />

Your Communities, Your Councils<br />

Village of Port Clements Regular Council<br />

Meetings: 3 rd Monday of the month; Committee<br />

of the Whole meetings: Once a month, dates TBA<br />

6-7:30pm / 36 Cedar Avenue West / Regular Council<br />

meetings. For more information (250) 557-4295 or office@portclements.ca<br />

or portclements.ca<br />

Daajing Giids 1st and 3rd Monday of the month<br />

7pm / 903 A Oceanview Drive / Regular Council<br />

Meetings. For more information (250) 559-4765 or office@<br />

queencharlotte.ca, queencharlotte.ca<br />

Masset 2nd and 4th Monday of each month / 7pm<br />

1686 Main Street / Regular Council Meetings. For<br />

more information (250) 626-3995 or vomadmin@<br />

mhtv.ca or massetbc.com<br />

CLASSIFIED AD POSTING TIPS<br />

By following these Haida Gwaii Trader-inspired tips, you<br />

can create compelling classified ads that quickly attract<br />

potential buyers and lead to successful sales!<br />

Puzzle Page<br />

Answer Key<br />

• Clarity is Key: Keep your ad description clear and<br />

concise, focusing on key features and benefits.<br />

• Capture Quality Images: Take high-quality photos<br />

from various angles to showcase your item's<br />

condition accurately.<br />

• Be Honest and Transparent: Include any flaws in<br />

your item to build trust with buyers.<br />

• Engage with Buyers: Use friendly language and<br />

respond to inquiries quickly to foster positive<br />

interactions.<br />

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<strong>May</strong> / <strong>June</strong> <strong>2024</strong> 55


REVIEW<br />

AND COMMENT<br />

Haida Gwaii Licensees are seeking comments from the public on<br />

proposed operations for all tenures across Haida Gwaii.<br />

In accordance with Section 15 of the Forest and Range Practices<br />

Amendment Act, we are requesting your comments on proposed<br />

developments for <strong>2024</strong>/2025/2026.<br />

The Forest Operations Map is available for review and comment at:<br />

• Forest Operations Map website Forest Operations Map (gov.bc.ca)<br />

fom.nrs.gov.bc.ca/public/projects<br />

• Ministry of Forest Office - 1229 Oceanview Drive, Daajing Giids<br />

(computer access to review / comment via Forest Operations Map portal)<br />

taanforest.com<br />

Office review available at<br />

Unit #3 Commercial Centre Highway<br />

16 HlGaagilda Skidegate B.C.<br />

Office hours:<br />

Monday to Friday: 9am - 5pm<br />

Comments to:<br />

Taan Forest<br />

Unit 3 Commercial Center Box 848<br />

HlGaagilda Skidegate, B.C. V0T lSl<br />

Email:<br />

FOM@Taanforest.com<br />

aatrading.com<br />

Office review available<br />

upon request at:<br />

453 Beach Road<br />

K’il Kun Sandspit, B.C.<br />

Comments to:<br />

A&A Trading (Haida Gwaii) Ltd.<br />

207-1100 Island Hwy<br />

Campbell River, B.C. V9W 8C6<br />

Email:<br />

FOM@aatrading.com<br />

husbyforestproducts.com<br />

Office review available at:<br />

6425 River Road Delta B.C.<br />

Office hours:<br />

Monday - Friday: 8am-4pm<br />

Comments to:<br />

Husby Forest Products<br />

6425 River Road<br />

Delta, B.C .V4K 5B9<br />

Email:<br />

lnfo@husby.bc.ca

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