HGT Magazine #123 May/June 2023

Issue 123 

May / June 2023 

$6.50 (INCL. GST) 

SALMON STEWARDS 

K’aasda Gandlaay Copper Creek 

May / June 2023 1

2 HG May / June 2023 3

Letter From the Editor 

The Smile Thing 

It’s such a lovely time of year. I love it. Deck chair sitting, sun basking, beach time, adorably perky bunches of daffodils 

blooming, buds a-poppin all over the place and everything smells so, well, organic. Yum and wow galore. How about 

you? What makes you smile so much your bones dance…about this time of the year… or anything for that matter? 

Seriously, send me an email at info@haidagwaiitrader.com or drop me a letter at PO Box 313, Port Clements, BC V0T 

1R0. As many of you dear readers know, the whole smile thing is kind of one of Haida Gwaii Trader’s key vibes. 

At the time of writing, I’m gazing upon this issue’s production spreadsheet and I can’t help but marvel at the many 

radiances generated from Haida Gwaii. Ever fascinating, mystical, inspiring and so darn beautiful. A little planet Earth 

gemscape that some of us are fortunate enough to call home and just as many and more, to visit. 

As I read over the numerous ads and articles, admittedly my brain is doing plenty of swirling, but more than anything, 

it has me wide-eyed and grinning a lot. Musicians expressing, kid’s laughing, food champions championing, 

artists and service providers walking their talk, birds enchanting, fish and fishing providing, causes moving forward, 

accolades being earned and challenges…so common and widespread… being overcome. 

With unity being one of our three areas of focus here at HGT, I enjoy looking for common threads. I see people caring. 

I see people working hard. I also see people stewarding their passions and working together… the latter makes 

my soul sing. 

You see, it’s just who I am. Always have been. I think there’s plenty of negativity, naysaying and conflict on this 

greenish-blue marble. All this energy does is reinforce separation, not union. So, why add to it? Not to say identifying 

and discussing challenges is not wholly worth the paper and expense. But always, always, as long as I’m at the helm 

anyways, it will be about what good can be added to the mix. 

In my humble opinion, there’s simply no such thing as too much time spent on solutions. Life in this incarnation is 

short. Why not shed some light? 

I Google, “What makes all things better,” and a bestlifeonline.com post titled, “50 Deceptively Simple Tasks That Can 

Actually Improve Your Life” pops up. Here are my favs - applicable to myself just as much as anybody: 

• Use all your vacation days, 

• visit museums whenever you get the chance, 

• cut out distractions, 

• write down all the things that you’ve ever wanted that you already have, 

• have a morning “before phone” ritual, 

• skip multitasking, 

• identify one good thing about every challenge, 

• prioritize thoughtfulness, 

• be yourself, even when you are not sure how it will go over, 

• learn to say, “no,” 

• be clear about your boundaries and yup, my fav of favs, 

• smile more. 

By Shellene Patience 

One foot gently in front 

of the other, 

Shellene Patience 


DEAR HUCKLEBERRY 

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

nurture healing and growth, while hopefully making you laugh a little too. This 

column is not a substitute for working with a licensed counsellor. Please seek 

professional help if you are struggling. 

Dear Huckleberry, 

It’s been a few years since the pandemic hit, and it does feel like things are somewhat turning back to 

“normal.” I keep thinking there’s no reason to be so stressed anymore about it, but I have to admit, I still 

feel nervous around even the smallest of crowds. And, if I hang around too many people too long, I feel 

depleted for days. I was wondering if you have any mental health advice for what feels like a totally different 

emotional world. – Sincerely, Wiped Out 

Dear Wiped Out, 

“Normal” was pulled from under our feet so swiftly that it’s hard to trust in it again. We were in survival 

mode facing a new enemy the world wasn’t prepared for. And in the middle of all that chaos, we found 

peace in the safety of our bubble. Our brains processed all this and many of us adapted to the new normal. 

We developed new neural pathways, new coping mechanisms. Some of our neurotransmitters such 

as serotonin and dopamine went out of whack and our brain chemistry changed. So, you are right, we are 

living in a totally different emotional world. 

But some people are still dealing with lingering consequences from the pandemic such as lung damage 

or mental health issues (PTSD, anxiety, depression) and we don’t truly know if this will ever be over, so 

it’s okay to still be in survival mode. But the fact is, you adapted already. You did the hard part. The Storm 

may not be over but you are prepared for it now, so as we wait for the sun to come out. Here are some 

steps that may help: 

1. Ask for help. You may be having a harder time adapting dealing with depression, anxiety or just feeling 

stuck. If so, you could benefit from professional health care to get through this. 

2. Share with your loved ones. They might be able to provide support or the push to get out of your 

comfort zone… or they might be going through the same struggles, and you could support each other 

through this. Isolation can increase the risk of mental health issues, so don’t go through this alone. 

3. Set boundaries for yourself. We all have different levels of comfort when it comes to social interactions. 

So do whatever makes you feel safe. 

4. Make a list of all the places you love, your hobbies, the people you missed, the food you craved… and 

one by one, dare yourself to revisit and reconnect with all of them. 

5. Maybe throughout the pandemic you found people who bring out the best in you, or maybe you distanced 

yourself from people who don’t. Maybe you discovered new passions or realized the path you 

were on was not leading to where you wanted to be. Let the change brought by the eruption of your 

life open your eyes to what is holding you back and what adds value to your existence. You’ll find your 

balance as you learn what to let go of and what to hold on to. 

The goal is not to go back, but to move onward. Whatever it takes for the feeling of normal to find you, the 

things you used to enjoy, your friendships, new experiences ahead, and the world around you are worth 

that effort. 

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

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

- unlimited text – but also include a 100-word maximum overview question. If your submission is chosen, only the 

overview question will be published. 

A Naturalist’s Almanac 

Flight of the Wild Geese 

The Brant Geese that migrate through 

Haida Gwaii in spring are all heading 

to Izembeck Lagoon, Alaska. They 

rest and feed there for a few weeks, 

then separate into disparate flocks 

and leave for their nesting grounds 

in Yukon-Kuskowkim Delta, Siberia 

and the Canadian Arctic. I know this 

because I tracked their movements 

through the islands in the 1990s as 

part of an international program 

sponsored by the Canadian Wildlife 

Service. Brant numbers were declining 

and more detailed studies were 

needed on where the Brant were coming 

from and where they were going. 

The only way to do this was to find the 

Brant’s favourite feeding areas, count 

their numbers and read the symbols 

on coloured leg-bands which were 

attached by someone, somewhere 

else. The leg-bands could only be seen 

when the birds fed on the low beach. 

It was quite a journey for the Brant 

and me. A small and comfortable 

b&b sheltered me for six weeks. To 

get to where the birds fed I walked at a 

good pace for at least fifteen minutes, 

then sat for hours overlooking a vast, 

intertidal wetland and waited for the 

Brant to come ashore. Sometimes they 

didn’t, often it rained, and more often 

a howling southeaster swept over the 

beach. Despite attempts to stay dry, 

By Margo Hearne 

there are no clothes made, that I have 

found, that will keep out horizontal 

rain. 

Tracking Brant taught me patience, 

something I’m not known for. It also 

gave me an undying respect for those 

lovely wild ‘sea-geese of the Pacific’ 

that fly over the ocean to reach their 

destination. At one time, they were 

called ‘wavies’ by the hunters who 

waited to shoot them. The huge 

flocks looked like dark waves moving 

low over the water in a completely 

different formation from either 

Canada or White-fronted Geese so 

they were easily identified. 

By the end of my first Brant season I 

had a fair idea of what action the birds 

would take and when they would take 

it. They flew into the bay just as the 

tide fell, then moved down the beach 

and fed on the exposed eelgrass. Then, 

when the tide turned, they moved up 

Brant Geese 

the beach ahead of the tide until the 

intertidal disappeared under the sea. 

Then they flew away. 

During my time in the elements, I kept 

a journal. A mid-April entry reads: 

“4.00 pm. I’m back out on my grassy 

perch. Nine Green-winged Teal and 

fourteen Semi-palmated Plovers land 

on the beach as the tide falls. There’s no 

sign of any Brant, then I hear a faint 

murmur and turn quickly to see fifteen 

hundred pour into the bay. They land 

in the water in front of me then, as the 

tide slowly falls, move further and further 

away. Some legs are visible for brief 

moments and I can see yellow, red and 

white bands but I just can’t get close 

enough to read any numbers. I change 

position to get a better view just as two 

hundred White-fronted Geese fly in low, 

calling loudly. With a roar every Brant 

in the place takes off. My work is done 

for the day.” 

Brant geese in the storm 


A Day in the Life 

Dr. Gordon Horner 

At a time when some Islanders are 

alarmed by staff shortages in emergency 

medical care, Gordon Horner 

is a model of clinical constancy. Last 

year, the 59-year-old Daajing Giids 

GP was one of only eight doctors 

in Canada to receive an award for 

length of service in a rural community. 

Dr. Horner began his Haida Gwaii 

practise in 2001, inspired to make it 

his home by the “good, humane and 

holistic care” of the health workers 

he met here. “Of course, I was also 

taken by the profound connection to 

place and community of the Haida 

culture,” he says, “and by the natural 

By Claude Adams | Photos courtesy Gordon Horner 

beauty of the islands.” 

But he soon found that the workday 

of a physician in an island setting 

can be challenging and exhausting. 

Asked to describe a typical day, Dr. 

Horner suggests there is no such 

thing. A doctor’s life here involves a 

complex juggling of tasks. 

There are regular clinic days, outreach 

clinic days, on-call days and 

post-call days. In the first category, 

he will see patients with booked 

appointments in the Xaayda Gwaay 

Ngaaysdll Haida Gwaii Hospital and 

Health Centre. The outreach days 

have him on the road - in K’il Kun 

Sandspit, HlGaagilda Skidegate and 

in half-day clinics at the Gidgalang 

Kuuyas Naay Secondary School in 

Daajing Giids. The on-call days are 

Most nights I do 

get some sleep! 

often the busiest: being available in 

the ER from 8am to 8am the next 

day and seeing urgent care walk-in 

appointments. “These days are 

always a bit frantic,” he says, “but 

also very satisfying, and most nights 

I do get some sleep!” Finally, there 

are post-call days, for minor procedures 

and complex assessments, 

home visits and family meetings. 

Added to all this is his role as the 

hospital’s Xaayda Gwaay Ngaaysdll’s 

Chief of Staff which means meetings, 

advocacy, and working with 

administrative staff to try to keep 

the hospital running as smoothly as 

possible. 

This schedule leaves little time for 

his main passion outside work: 

music. “I’ve managed,” he says, “to 

keep going with our community 

Dr Gordon Horner, with Primary 

Care Assistant Sheila Gordon 

choir, the Gwaii Singers, and intermittently 

some Celtic music on the 

penny whistle.” Dr. Horner also plays 

the saxophone. “Someday I hope to 

get back to my classical roots on the 

piano and my favourite, chamber 

music on the bassoon, but that may 

have to wait for retirement!” 

Does he have a wish list for improved 

medical care on Haida Gwaii? “The 

biggest needs I see,” he says, “are in 

Elder support, both with more extensive 

homecare as well as more in-facility 

long-term care beds and staff, 

and in mental health and addiction 

support programs and staff. 

“And then there is the ongoing need 

for more supports for rehabilitation 

and physiotherapy, and a huge role 

for increased primary care access 

with the addition and staffing of 

nurse practitioner roles… Finally, 

while it is usually in abundance here, 

I wish for patience, kindness and 

understanding from all our fellow 

islanders who need our help and 

support as we try to navigate through 

the ‘interesting times’ ahead.” 

Biking in Daajing Giids 

Jam night with Roly Thompson (L), Gordon Horner and Charley Robertson 


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HAIDA GWAII FARMERS’ MARKETS 2023 

A farmer’s market is more than just a cornucopia of local food, plants, artisan handicrafts and other bounty. It’s also an occasion 

to share some relaxing time with friends and neighbours, to savor some local culture, and to contribute to the community’s economy. 

And you might even get to enjoy a hot meal! Haida Gwaii has four such markets, three on Graham Island, and one on Moresby 

Island, so most of us are only minutes away from a nourishing and enriching weekly experience. 

Masset Market – Make it! Bake it! 

Grow it! 

Date/Time: Fridays, year-round, 11am – 2pm 

Location: Across from the HG Co-op, 1575 Main 

Street in Masset 

What we offer: Locally grown and prepared foods including 

vegetables, greens, herbs, eggs, preserves, ferments, baked goods & 

treats; potted plants & starts, cut flowers, mushrooms and berries 

available in season. Locally handcrafted items include jewellery, Haida 

art & carvings, soap & body products, pottery, knitted & sewn crafts, 

beach-combed treasures and more! Delicious hot lunches are a regular 

feature at the market. 

Contact: Natalie Affolter / 250-626-9181 / massetmarket@gmail.com / 

Facebook and Instagram: Masset Market 

Tll.aal Tlell Farmers’ Market 

Community Market in Daajing Giids 

Date/Time: Saturdays, April through November, 

11am – 2pm 

Location: in the kiosks beside the Ball Field 

What we offer, to name a few: Maude Island Farm’s certified organic 

produce, including Leeks, Kale, Pea Shoots, Beets, Specialty Greens 

& Salad Mixes, Garlic Powder, Potatoes, Carrots, Peas & their famous 

Dill Pickles. Grandma Betty’s Artisan Jams & Jellies including Salal 

3-Currant Jam, Huckleberry Jam; Crabapple Jelly & Orange Rhubarb 

Chutney, Dangles Jewellery, locally-designed & printed Souvenir Mugs, 

Coffee and more. Mary’s homemade goodies, including Bread, Nanaimo 

Bars, Brownies, Cookies, Pies, Salsa, Antipasto, Hot Pepper Jelly, 

Hand-Knit Toques, Socks & Gloves. St. Mary’s Spring Farm’s freshlybaked 

Sourdough Bread, Sauerkraut, Kombucha, Farm Produce and 

Farm Fresh Eggs. Marina’s Egg Rolls. Lama’s tasty cuisine, including 

Shawarma & Falafel. Rosie’s Chow Mein, Kebabs & Peanut Sauce... and 

more!! Cash/Debit/Credit/E-Transfer accepted. Full season fee or drop 

in. 

Contact: Reine Pineault / 250-559-4792 / Facebook: The Community 

Date/Time: Sundays, May 28th to October 8th, 

Market in Daajing Giids on Haida Gwaii 

11am – 2pm 

Location: Highway 16, behind and to the left of the 

Tlell Fire Hall. Look for the giant carrot! 

What we offer: This year, come out to enjoy roasted in Tlell, fresh 

brewed coffee, along with BBQ, fresh-baked sourdough bread & goodies, 

artisan popsicles & lemonades, jams & jellies, souvenir mugs, take-away, 

picnic foods, gourmet condiments, seaweed snacks, kombucha, farm 

fresh eggs & produce, micro greens, cotton candy, artisan jewellery & 

crafts, paintings and more! Cash/Debit/Credit/E-Transfer accepted. $10/ 

table. 

Contact: Marylynn Hunt / 250-559-8282 / stmarysspring@gmail.com / 

Facebook: Tlell Farmers Market 

Moresby Market - K’il Kun Sandspit 

Date/Time: Sundays, June 4 to September 3 (no 

market Aug 13), 11am – 1pm 

Location: Agnes L Mathers School - walkway 

What we offer: Fresh produce, pottery, sweet treats, coffee, photography, 

sewing, handmade gifts and much more! Annual membership is only 

$50/year for adults and $25/year for children. Drop-in fee is $10/table. A 

collective table is available for those who are unable to attend in-person 

for any reason. Simply drop off your wares at set-up time (10:30-11am) 

and pick up at closing time (1-1:15pm). Vendors receive 75% of revenue, 

paid monthly. 

Contact: Kelsey Kricheldorf / moresbymarket@gmail.com Facebook: 

Moresby Market 

Thank You HGLFP Sponsors, Community Market in Daajing Giids and 

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Haida Gwaii Eats 

Nettle and Spinach Spanakopita 

By Jamie McDonald 

‘Tis the season to go picking fresh Gudang.xaal, Gudang.aal | Stinging Nettle. There are many healthy patches of 

this tall leafy herbaceous plant throughout Haida Gwaii. As per its name, you will know if you find it by its sting, so 

consider wearing gloves when wild harvesting it and only pick what you need as this spinach tasting plant delights 

many palates! 

Prep Time: 20 mins 

Cook Time: 1 hour 

Cuisine: Greek 

For the Filling 

8 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well-drained 

8 oz freshly picked nettle, steamed and well-drained 

1 bunch parsley, stems trimmed, finely chopped 

1 large yellow onion, finely chopped 

2 garlic cloves, minced 

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 

4 eggs 

1 ¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled 

2 tsp dried dill 

Freshly-ground black pepper 

For the Crust 

1 package phyllo (filo) pastry 

sheets (454 gr) 

1 cup extra virgin olive oil 

Freshly picked stinging nettles 

Instructions 

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. 

2. Before you begin mixing the filling, be sure the spinach and nettle are 

very well drained, and squeeze out any excess liquid by hand. 

3. To make the filling, put all the filling ingredients in a mixing bowl and 

stir until all is well-combined. 

4. Unroll the phyllo sheets and place them between two slightly damp 

kitchen cloths. 

5. Prepare a 9 ½” x 13” baking dish by brushing the bottom and sides of 

the dish with olive oil. 

6. To assemble the spanakopita: Line the baking dish with two sheets of 

phyllo letting them cover the sides of the dish. Brush with olive oil. 

Add two more sheets in the same manner and brush them with olive 

oil. Repeat until two-thirds of the phyllo is used up. 

7. Now, evenly spread the filling over the phyllo crust. Top with two 

more sheets, and brush with olive oil. 

8. Continue to layer the phyllo sheets, two at a time, brushing with olive oil, until you have used up all the sheets. 

Brush the very top layer with olive oil, and sprinkle with just a few drops of water. 

9. Fold the flaps or excess from the sides. Brush the folded sides well with olive oil. Cut Spanakopita ONLY PART- 

WAY through into squares or leave the cutting to late 

10. Bake in the 325 degrees F oven for one hour, or until the phyllo crust is crisp and golden brown. Remove from 

the oven. Finish cutting into squares and serve. Enjoy! 


Continuing Education Grant provides new opportunities 

for Haida Gwaii residents 

Name: Noel Strombom 

School: UBC Okanagan 

Goal: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Kinetics 

Funding since 2019: $12,000 

Helping residents of Haida Gwaii recover from serious injuries 

was the inspiration for Daajing Giids resident, Noel Strombom, 

to pursue an undergraduate degree in human kinetics. “I’ve 

always loved to help people and thought this would be a fun 

way of doing so,” he says. 

He will finish his Bachelors in Human Kinetics at UBCO in 

April of 2024 and then would like to pursue a masters in physiotherapy. 

“After this I want to return to Haida Gwaii and work 

there and put the knowledge I learn from my degree to help 

the community I come from.” 

Best of luck, Noel! 

Name: Rob Durigon 

School: Kwantlen Polytechnic University 

Goal: Certified Electrician 

Funding since 2022: $3,750 

Having been on Haida Gwaii since 2015, Rob Durigon wasn’t 

getting the job satisfaction or income he felt he could achieve. 

Wondering how to improve his family’s well-being while becoming 

a more valuable member of the Haida Gwaii community, 

he settled on becoming a Red Seal electrician. 

From his home in Daajing Giids, he travels to Cloverdale to 

attend classes at Kwantlen Polytechnic. After recently completing 

a 6-month Electrical Foundations program, which, after 

starting to work with a sponsor, qualifies him as a first-year 

apprentice, Rob now also has 350 hours out of 6000 banked towards 

his Red Seal certification. He returns in May to continue 

his studies, and we wish him the best of luck. 

Frequently Asked Questions about the Continuing Education Grant 

Who can apply? 

Residents who have lived on Haida Gwaii for the past 24 consecutive months. A student who has left Haida Gwaii to attend 

school but otherwise maintains their residency is considered a resident. This grant is open to mature students, recent high 

school graduates, and both full-time and part-time students. 

How much money is available? 

Up to $3,750 a calendar year, or a maximum of five courses to a maximum of $750 per course. Funding will be based on 

the actual cost of your course and materials. 

What can I apply for? 

This grant can help cover the cost of tuition and course materials for courses at recognized universities, colleges, and trades 

programs (including online courses) that result in credits towards a certificate, diploma or degree. This includes both shortterm 

courses (those that take less than three months to complete) and long-term courses (those that are three months or 

longer) 

Is it hard to apply? 

We heard from Noel Strombom that the process was very straight forward . It’s “well laid out for the applicants and easy to 

access.” Our staff are available to assist along the way, especially if this is your first time applying for a grant. 

When is the application deadline? 

Applications are accepted throughout the year. Your application must be submitted no later than either two weeks into the 

semester or course (long-term courses) or the day before the course starts (short-term courses). 

Who can I contact at Gwaii Trust? 

Reach out to Pam Hill, ceg@gwaiitrust.com or 559 8104, or visit us at gwaiitrust.com/grants for more information. 

Join 

Us! 

Gwaii Trust Annual General Meeting 

The Gwaii Trust Board of Directors invites you to join their Annual General Meeting. You have 

the option to attend this year’s AGM either in person or electronically. 

Saturday, May 13, 2023 from 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm 

Sarah’s Longhouse, Old Massett 

Or, join as we go live on Zoom. Details at www.gwaiitrust.com or contact our office for additional 

support. Questions will be taken both in person and over Zoom. 

Good 

News! 

The Board has approved a new advance schedule and a reduction in 

reporting requirements for grants less than $10,000 

If you are awarded a grant that is $10,000 or less, you are now eligible to receive an initial advance of 

50% of the grant funding. When you are ready to submit a claim or report on your grant, you will 

only need to provide the receipts and payment confirmations for Gwaii Trust funded activities! 

We will also ask you to submit a budget to actual spreadsheet to support your final claim. We hope 

that this will reduce some of the administrative burden and provide improved access to Gwaii Trust 

funding. Contact your project officer for more information. 

Upcoming Grant Deadlines 

Travel Assistance and Continuing Education: Visit www.gwaiitrust.com/grants for details 

Special Projects: Jun 1, Sep 1, Nov 1 by 11:59pm 

Noel Strombom 

Rob Durigon 

Community Innovation: Jun 1, Sep 1, Oct 1 by 11:59pm 

Youth Grant, Arts Grant, Arts Workshops and Arts Mentorships: Oct 1 by 11:59pm 

gwaiitrust.com 

1 800 663 2388 


All Things Music 

Local Band Updates 

The Pseudos will be doing a big 

BC tour in June through all of BC 

including Vancouver Island. In the 

meantime, they are looking for support 

from the community via a fundraiser 

on Indigogo. “By pre-ordering 

one of our albums/contributing to 

our project, you are helping us reach 

our dreams of releasing our debut 

album that we are very passionate 

about! We’ll be touring throughout 

all of BC in June 2023 and are excited 

to have our albums to sell along the 

way! We’re starting with a goal of 

$4500 which will cover the costs of 

100 coloured vinyl records, 50 cassettes, 

250 CDs and shipping costs. 

We’ll have lots of fun perks in our 

campaign, including custom-made 

t-shirts and underwear, stickers, home 

concerts and of course our album in 

all formats including digital download. 

Thank you all so much for your 


support! Whether by pre-ordering, 

donating or simply sharing our campaign, 

we are extremely grateful!!” 

You can find their campaign at igg. 

me/at/pseudos-album-printing/x#/ 

The Alkemist Jay Myers aka The 

Alkemist shared, “I’m working on a 

new record, dunno when I’ll release 

it but have all the songs written.” 

Carsen Gray “I have new song called 

Let it go and then more singles to lead 

up to my album release in August”. 

You can stream this song at carsengray.ffm.to/letitgo 

Her song has also 

been added to Apple Music’s slick 

playlists: New in Singer-Songwriter, 

New Music Daily, and Breaking Singer-Songwriter 

and to the Facebook/ 

IMCountdown. 

David Archer “I’m creating a sound 

installation that will be presented 

in the art gallery at Saahlinda Naay 

Haida Gwaii Museum alongside an 

art show by visual artist Benedicte 

Hansen. The concept for my side of 

the project is music for piano and biosphere. 

To make the piece, I’m compos- 

Carsen Gray 

PC Jordan Did It 

ing original piano music and weaving 

it together with field recordings I’ve 

gathered from around Haida Gwaii. 

Visitors to the museum will be able 

to hear my recorded piece as part of 

the art show starting this September.” 

The Minstrel Cramps who delighted 

us as the featured band for the last 

Haida Gwaii Coffeehouse of the season 

at the end of March will be releasing 

their debut album Teeth 

at the end of June. Release 

party tickets and album presales 

will be announced on 

their Facebook/theminstrelcramps. 

Edge of the World Music 

Festival will be taking 

place in Tll.aal Tlell August 

11-13. Planning is well underway 

but organizers are still looking for 

people to sign up on their website to 

volunteer and check their Facebook 

page for updates on meetings and 

coordinator positions that may still 

be available. “We encourage local 

artists to apply, local facilitators to 

offer up some workshops as well as 

vendors,” says Pete Moore. 

Tickets are already on sale 

and new this year is the sliding 

scale option. “We want 

to keep the festival affordable 

and inclusive, making 

it easy for people to support 

the festival in a very tangible 

way.” Check out www. 

edgefestival.ca for this year’s lineup 

and more info. 

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Exhaust systems should be 

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Hooray! Hooray! It’s now May! 

May officially marks the beginning of 

the 2023 Season at the Haida House at 

Tll.aal. 

After a busy winter renovating the 

original Haida Tourism property, the 

Haida House doors are open, and 

we are excited to welcome visitors 

from across the globe. We want to 

extend a big shoutout to our amazing 

maintenance team, Jody Jones, Jordan 

Jones & David Adams, for all their 

hard work giving the building a muchneeded 

makeover. 

The familiar bustling energy of guests 

filled the newly-refreshed space as we 

events, and other group bookings – 

local and visitor alike! 

As we enter our peak visitor season 

and our spring 2023 season is nearing a 

close, we’d like to remind our beloved 

locals that bookings are open for 

meetings, gatherings, and other retreats 

for the fall 2023 season & beyond. Our 

calendar is beginning to fill up into 

October for events & group bookings! If 

you need a local space, get in touch! 

In other exciting news, early this year 

Haida Tourism was announced as a 

winner of Travel + Leisure Magazine’s 

2023 Global Vision Award for 

Sustainable Tourism. 

“It’s an honour to be recognized for 

our leadership in sustainable tourism. 

We believe we can continue to find the 

to our home and still maintain the 

integrity of our territory, our culture, 

and our way of life on Haida Gwaii,” 

says Gaagwiis Jason Alsop, President of 

the Haida Nation. 

The memories individuals make while 

visiting are made by experiencing a 

collective, a community amongst the 

communities. 

Guests most often report back that the 

people they met were the best part of 

their stay on Haida Gwaii. They leave 

feeling inspired to pay their experience 

forward by learning more about the 

culture and environments, and leaving 

a space better than how they found it. 

Another big Haawa / thank-you goes 

out to the members of the Haida 

Tourism team, and all our partners 

who make the season possible. We 

couldn’t do it without all the incredible 

partners who work with us, and the 

local communities who host our guests 

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Towards Renewable Energy 

Facing the Climate Crisis 

By Shellene Patience | Photos courtesy Swiilawiid Sustainability Society 

In case you couldn’t make it to this year’s Haida Gwaii 

Renewable Energy Symposium (HGRES), the event served 

as an eye-opening progress report on what’s been achieved 

in the last five years. 

In the fall of 2018, 150 or so people took part in the first 

HGRES put on in Gaw Tlagee Old Massett. Co-hosted by 

Council of the Haida Nation (CHN) and Swiilawiid Sustainability 

Society, representatives from the CHN, Hereditary 

Leaders, Village Councils, Municipalities, Regional 

Districts and many Island citizens signed “The People’s 

Clean Energy Declaration for Haida Gwaii.” Considering 

Haida Gwaii is reported to use 51% of BC Hydro’s diesel 

usage, the goal of the declaration was ambitious - energy 

sovereignty by 2023. 

Fast forward to a chilly, sideways snowstorm weekend 

this past March to the HGRES 2.0. Same hosts, and from 

infants to Elders, almost the exact same numbers in 

attendance, but this time held at the breathtaking Haida 

Gwaii Museum’s Performance House. “Who attended 

the first symposium?” ever-gracious MC G̱ id uuwans 

Dana Moraes asked the audience. Interestingly, pretty 

much every person in the room raised their hand. Guest 

speakers brought everyone up to date on local energy 

initiatives, focus groups broke out to brainstorm ideas 

and numerous delicious homecooked meals were shared. 

It was cozy, welcoming and, pun intended, electric with 

interest and conversation. 

The Debate 

No matter where a person stands on the climate change 

spectrum, cyclic or manmade, one cannot ignore the sheer 

volume of data supporting the view that things are getting 

worse. At the time of writing, 14,859 scientists from 158 

countries have endorsed the Alliance of World Scientists 

warning that “we are now at ‘code red’ on planet Earth. 

Humanity is unequivocally facing a climate emergency.” 

Advancements in climatology confirm that our atmospheric 

CO2 is the highest it’s been in three million years 

(interesting to note, it dropped by 7% during COVID), 

that sea levels are rising at the fastest rate in 3000 years 

and that the extinction of plants and animals, our deeply 

intwined ecosystems, is happening at nearly 1000 times 

the natural rate. The latter statistic tugs at my soul the 

most. To think it’s possible that within thirty years or so, 

as much as half of Earth’s species are predicted to disappear, 

is heartbreaking. 

Bringing It Home 

“ 

“Rising high tides, storm surges, eroding 

shorelines, masses of seed cones on the 

spruce trees … the effects of climate change 

are already with us. It’s much bigger than 

us, but we can build caring communities 

and food security for the long term.” 

– Symposium attendee John Broadhead, Daajing 

Giids 

Although the energy sovereignty target for Haida Gwaii 

has yet to be achieved, this year’s HGRES opened my eyes 

to all the hard work being done, and how, now more than 

ever, energy stakeholders are keen to sit at the same table 

and share information. 

On the topic of sovereignty, CHN President, Gaagwiis 

Jason Alsop got the event started by saying, “Our task is to 

make the change that is necessary so we can be resilient 

and self-reliant.” 

The keynote presentation given by Gid7ahl-Gudsllaay 

Gaadaaldyas Terri-Lynn Williams-Davidson was 

thought-provoking, all brought to life with a slideshow 

featuring works of art by Robert Davidson. Terri-Lynn 

called climate change “the highest threat to our country.” 

(Details can be found at the end of this article on how 

you can watch a video of her presentation.) 

Zuxvalaqs Leona Humchitt journeyed from the Haíłzaqv 

Nation to share news of several, uplifting initiatives that 

she and a network of Climate Action Coordinators are 

working on to decarbonize the BC coast. 

Island government representatives also shared some of 

their energy efficiency updates: 

• Old Massett Village Council: the “Solar North” 

project is underway, solar panels have been fitted on 

the Old Massett Youth Centre, 277 heat pumps are 

being installed, and there’s a door to door recycling 

program, earth composting system and energy saving 

kits. Tsunami inundation zones are being identified- a 

concern for many local homeowners since low lying 

lands might be under water by 2030. 

• Skidegate Band Council: 350 homes with heat pumps, 

solar panels on the George Brown Recreation Centre, 

Skidegate Youth Centre and Sk’aadGaa Naay Elementary 

School, comprehensive community planning 

based on core beliefs on protecting the land and sea. 

• Village of Masset: solar installs in municipal and 

airport buildings, better control systems on water 

system. 

• Village of Daajing Giids: municipal solar panels and 

other buildings have been retrofitted to support solar. 

• Village of Port Clements: biomass heat and solar 

panels on community buildings, solar powered lights 

in the Froese subdivision, Official Community Plan in 

the works, includes topics such as eating and growing 

food locally. 

“ 

“Collaborating with passionate people on 

island in finding solutions to reduce our 

diesel consumption with the common goal 

in being diesel-free has been such an inspiring 

experience.” – Holly Johnson, Climate 

Action Coordinator, Skidegate Band Council 

Gid7ahl -Gudsllaay Gaadaaldyas Terri-Lynn Williams-Davidson setting the stage in a good way discussing four main 

areas: colonization and the climate crisis, UNDRIP, Haida law, self-determination and energy sovereignty. 


Another HGRES 2.0 

highlight was the launch 

of the book titled “Rooted 

in the Haida Ways of 

Beings, Tawk’ii Daanaay 

Tll Kunsda • Tl’a Táwk’aa 

Kúnst’ayee (Starting a 

Garden): Ten Food Plants 

to Grow on Haida Gwaii.” 

Each event participant 

was gifted a copy! It’s a 

great read all about encouraging new and aspiring food 

growers. The first printing may be sold out but another is 

on its way and copies will be available at the HG Museum 

Trading House Gift Shop. 

What Can Individuals Do? 

Never give up. We, our children’s ancestors, each and 

every one of us are a genuine part of the solution. When 

we insulate our homes, turn the heat down, eat more 

plant-based meals, shop local, buy sustainable, avoid 

wasting food and buy fewer new items, etc., it matters. 

When we challenge our leaders at every level to act more 

boldly on climate, our voices really do matter. What can 

we do? Continue to honour this topic as a priority and 

keep on keeping on. 

Universal Bees – The Spirit 

of the Climate Crisis 

I’ll end with a very personal share. Whilst writing this 

piece I experienced a paradigm shift. During a rather 

metaphysical chat with a friend of mine, I expressed my 

doubts about the significance of Earth’s goings-on as it 

relates to the two trillion galaxies within the observable 

Universe. Her response made me “oh my” dizzy. 

More Local Renewable 

Energy News! 

Swiilawiid Sustainability Society 

– be sure to check out their 

website. It is a hub of Haida 

Gwaii renewable energy stories 

and successes. Under the Projects + Partnerships/ 

Renewable Energy Symposium tab, you can watch 

Gid7ahl-Gudsllaay Gaadaaldyas Terri-Lynn Williams 

-Davidson’s, keynote presentation! Also, there 

is news of the new Xaadáa Gwáay Renewable 

Energy Co-operative whose purpose is to provide 

our Island communities with affordable and 

equitable renewable energy systems and increase 

our independence and resilience in the face of climate 

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swiilawiid.org 

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She recounted a recent, similar conversation she had 

with an Intuitive Elder who advised her that energetically 

speaking, our celestial body has a powerful influence on 

the planetary ecosystem. Hearing this hit me like a ton of 

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as an ecosystem. Could it be that Earth is as essential to 

the Universe as bees are to our survival? 

Ever open to your thoughts, dear reader. Drop me a line 

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A trip to the local emergency department 

for a sprained knee affected my 

emotional wellness. Fortunately, I met 

a doctor who helped me and continues 

to show me that mental health and 

wellness can sustainably and respectfully 

come from the tip of a fishing rod. 

Rural medicine can be extremely challenging 

and stressful at times but Dr. 

Daniel Heffner, a general practitioner, 

has found a passion for recreational 

fishing as a way to health and wellness. 

His zeal for recreational fishing 

is evident in this short interview 

about the challenges of his medical 

practice and stress management. 

A Tip of the Rod 

Casting for Wellness 

By Rhonda Lee Russ 

cial river to me,” says Dr. Heffner 

with a big smile and widening eyes. 

“There’s no place on earth like Haida 

Gwaii and its gorgeous rivers.” 

Dr. Heffner will often hike into a 

secluded non-tidal water spot with little 

human activity. He has his license 

and fishing regulations in hand. 

“The Tlell River is where I caught 

my first salmon in a river and also 

for the first time on the fly. Those big 

Northern Coho’s have immense spirit 

and my heart nearly popped out of my 

chest when I first hooked one.” He 

describes the moment by moving his 

arms in a reeling motion. 

“Some of those fish hit 20 pounds! 

Pound for pound they fight you harder 

than any other fish out there.” 

“As a Northwest Coast doctor,” I ask, 

“what benefit does fishing provide for 

you?” 

“I love the beauty of the Northwest, 

but connecting with people over fishing 

is just awesome. What a great way 

to make new friends and have some 

adventure! More importantly, I want 

people where I work and live to know 

that I love and respect their territory. 

Fishing is a great way to bond with 

people. They teach me about their 

cultural traditions. I have learnt so 

much about Haida and Heiltsuk culture 

by getting out on the water and 

spending time with the locals.” 

He believes that catching one’s own 

food connects us to the environment 

in a most basic way. 

“I truly believe that when we are 

connected to our food, it means so 

much more to us. We feel invested in 

it, develop respect for it, and we want 

to preserve it. This is why fishing and 

hunting for oneself, friends and family 

is so important. Haida Gwaii and 

its people taught me that.” 

Being on the 

water is my 

sanctuary. 

When he is at home in Vancouver he 

fishes on the busy Chilliwack/Vedder 

system for coho, chum and even white 

spring salmon, which are not as popular 

in the Lower Mainland as they are 

in Haida Gwaii. It’s the favoured place 

to river fish in the Lower Mainland. 

“I caught my first steelhead while 

fishing on the Vedder; a 10-pound 

hatchery doe” he says as he stretches 

his arms in a casting stance. His goal 

is to catch a steelhead on the fly-fishing 

rod using his own homemade fly. 

I ask him, “How does fishing help you 

in your work?” 

“Whether at the beach, river or on 

the ocean, all my troubles wash away 

when I fish. I’m focused on the present. 

Stress melts away. Fishing is a 

very spiritual activity for me. I connect 

with my surroundings. That’s 

why I love river and kayak fishing. It 

gets me closer to the water.” 

Apart from being an avid angler, Dr. 

Heffner is also a flamenco-jazz guitarist 

and a former Nationals skater. 

“It is imperative that one has an outlet 

that they enjoy,” he says. “Being on the 

water is my sanctuary. Recreational 

fishing helps me become refreshed 

and recharged. This is essential when 

taking on the challenges of rural medicine 

sustainably.” 

The gently flowing tan-coloured water 

is rejuvenating. The dense rainforest 

has eagles flying overhead. The inevitable 

sight of Taan black bear - Haida 

Gwaii’s largest mammal - is truly 

incredible. The heart skips a beat. 

“The Tlell River is an extremely spe- 

PC: Daniel Heffner 

PC: Rhonda Lee Russ 

Tyee From A Kayak 

Dr. Heffner recently accepted a physician position within the Heiltsuk Nation (Waglisla Bella Bella). 

“I have done locums in Bella Bella and I love fishing in the salt chuck of chinook and coho,” he says. 

“Recently I bought a Hobie Pro Angler 14 kayak, so I’ll be out there on the water targeting my dream…a 

tyee from a kayak! I figure this will be a good way to exercise and fish at the same time.” He rolls his arms 

like he is using a cast/retrieve spinner for coho fishing. 

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‘Round and About 

Watching the Kids Play 

I decided to join in on a tradition of 

traveling during the spring break. I am 

now at an age where I can just leave 

with no worries. My daughters live in 

Nanaimo so we started planning the 

trip. That is, I texted my son and he 

made some reservations. 

I knew the Junior All Native Basketball 

tourney was going to be there. I 

mean, you had to be living under a 

rock if you didn’t know about it. It’s 

the largest tournament for youth in 

British Columbia. There were so many 

fund-raising posts for great prizes or 

50\50 draws. Haida Gwaii is so passionate 

about the event. The ferry was 

full of families heading on their way 

there. After the ferry ride, we all took 

to the road early for Prince George. I 

was part of a convoy a few times. The 

traffic usually dissipated once there 

was a passing lane. I realized I was 

driving like my grandma’s grandma; 

I am just not cut out for city driving. 

Article and photos by Jana McLeod 

After a long journey I finally made it 

to my daughter’s place. I gave up the 

driver’s seat and let my kids take the 

reins. I think it was probably a marriage 

saver. We wanted to catch the 

opening, so I overcame my extreme 

anxiety and we looked for a place to 

sit in the huge gathering. I looked 

around and saw so many islanders 

that it made it a bit easier to stay. 

The crowd was massive, and so were 

the competitors: a whopping 91 teams. 

I tried to do the math; 91 teams, 12 

players per team, two parents per player, 

maybe four or five extended families, 

coaches and assistant coaches, on 

and on. It was a bit overwhelming. As 

the teams filed in, we tried to figure 

out the order. I don’t think they came 

in alphabetically but at last we saw 

a few familiar faces. One team from 

Haida Gwaii came dancing in and was 

an immediate crowd favourite. 

We were able to watch a game. It was 

ridiculously close. It wasn’t the same 

as the All Native in Prince Rupert 

where there were separate cheering 

areas. Different drums were allowed! 

Let me tell you the sound of drums 

in unison is truly wonderful. It made 

my heart so happy to hear the double 

beat when their team was in the key. 

And even better, our team won! 

After a relaxing trip away it’s nice to 

reconnect with home and get back to 

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Masset Market where Stan Hale is one 

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can get jam, knitted items, scrunchies, 

tea towels and more. Next was the 

freeze-dried table. Richard Biron was 

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The Six-Percent Problem 

A Solution 

Article and Photo by Margo Hearne 

Back in the early 1990s, the BC Government 

made a small but subtle 

change to the Forest Planning and 

Practice Regulations. The change 

said that any steps to protect land and 

water could not be implemented if 

they affected more than six percent 

of the timber supply available to the 

forest industry. It basically gave the 

industry the right to almost everything 

and blocked protection of biodiversity 

generally throughout BC. 

Saving trees for birds, watersheds 

for fish or dens for wintering bears 

could not be done if it ate into the 

timber supply. It was, in many ways, 

a nonsensical clause in the regulations. 

It had no legal power. However, 

it blocked many attempts to protect 

sensitive forest areas. 

A recent article in BC Nature had some 

good news in this regard. The article, 

by the magazine’s Conservation Committee 

member Ben van Drimmelen, 

applauded the fact that the change 

has been reversed. Wildlife, fish, habitat, 

water and the very air we breathe 

now have better chances of survival, 

Ben reported. This is because on February 

15, the government struck out 

the offending phrase in an Order in 

Council. No more 94% of everything 

to the forestry industry and six percent 

to everything and everyone else. It’s a 

small but notable victory for the birds 

and everything that needs a healthy 

forest to survive. 

Ben had thrown light on the initial 

change and he explained why protection 

of any reasonable amount of land 

was almost impossible if the forest 

industry held sway over 94% of the 

forest. Even the Auditor General of 

BC flagged this “forest planning and 

practices regulation” a decade ago and 

found “no scientific rationale for this 

policy.” 

Red-breasted Sapsucker feeding it’s young in the forest 

Susan Musgrave 

PC Dawna Mueller 

Susan Musgrave hasn’t written a 

line of poetry since the verses published 

in her latest book Exculpatory 

Lilies, which is in large part a cry of 

grief at the loss of her daughter Sophie. 

“When she died (in 2021) the 

words in me died,” said the Haida 

Gwaii author and poet in a recent interview. 

“I don’t know where to go 

next.” 

It’s ironic then that this collection 

of poems may yet win Musgrave the 

world’s richest poetry award, the 

$130,000 Griffin Prize. Her book is 

one of five shortlisted candidates for 

the international award that will be 

handed out in Toronto on June 7. 

Musgrave, 72, has mixed feelings 

about what she calls “the weird lottery” 

of literary prizes, 

with their often subjective 

and arbitrary nature. In her 

professional life, she’s published 

three dozen books, 

several of which, especially 

A Taste of Haida Gwaii, 

have received high praise. 

However, she says her 

work has not been driven 

by the pursuit of accolades. 

“The process of writing is 

what matters to me. (It’s) 

very private and the other 

side is all public,” she 

says. “However, it’s lovely 

to be acknowledged in this 

way because the poems are 

so much for my daughter 

Sophie and my husband 

Stephen (Reid who died 

Lines of Loss 

and Longing 

A Poet Pauses 

By Claude Adams 

in 2018.) So it’s given them a kind of 

celebration.” 

Musgrave first came to Haida Gwaii 

in 1972 but didn’t settle permanently 

here until 1990. Much of her writing 

was inspired by the natural beauty of 

the environment. Her home is on the 

Sangan River where she delights in 

the kingfishers and other wildlife, and 

the proximity to the ocean beaches. 

She remembers walking through sea 

foam on the beach up to her knees. “In 

the 70s, I would trudge through the 

sea foam and the dog would get lost 

in it.” She describes the natural world 

as an antidote to sorrow “but there’s 

also a melancholy about it” - a hint, 

perhaps, of her Irish heritage. 

THE TRUTH 

The hitchhiker I picked up 

a mile outside of Masset 

claimed he’d been enlightened 

by buttercups, so many 

that to stare at them too hard 

would have induced blindness. All day 

he had meditated by the ditch 

and the moment I’d pulled over 

in my Jeep Cherokee he knew he’d been 

blessed, he’d been waiting his whole life 

for someone like me. It crossed my mind 

to tell him — those were dandelions, not 

buttercups, but — how pleased I am 

with myself! — I refrained. 

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Plant-Based Dyeing 

The Joys of Natural Colouring 

This winter I had the pleasure of 

learning a new art form, natural dyeing. 

For Christmas my mother gave 

me a book called Grow, Cook, Dye, 

Wear by Bella Gonshorovitz. This 

book offers an overview of growing 

dye plants, how to use them to dye 

fabric and how to sew clothing from 

the fabric. 

At first I was intimidated. I had heard 

that natural dyeing was difficult and 

the results were often poor. I was 

pleasantly surprised to find that as 

long as I didn’t set specific expectations, 

I was able to achieve a satisfactory 

result fairly easily. The dye process 

involves several stages. First, one 

scours the fibres with a little washing 

soap and warm water to remove any 

oils. Then you mordant the fibres. The 

process of mordanting involves gently 

boiling the mordant with the fibres 

for about an hour then leaving them 

to soak for several hours. The purpose 

of the mordanting stage is to help the 

fibres bond with the dye. The mordant 

recommended by Gonshorovitz is a 

combination of plant-based milk and 

alum, both of which can be found at 

Co-op or City Center. 

Next comes the fun part, dyeing the 

fibres! For natural dyeing it is important 

to use natural fibres including 

linen, silk, wool and cotton. Natural 

dyes do not bond well with synthetic 

fibres. I’ve had a lot of fun perusing 

the thrift store for white garments 

made of natural fibres. The dye process 

generally involves using gentle 

heat to draw out the dye from the 

natural materials and then soaking 

Article and Photos by Tyler Hinchcliffe 

the fibres in the warm dye water. In 

Grow, Cook, Dye, Wear, Gonshorovitz 

discusses dyeing with stinging 

nettles, onions, rhubarb, red cabbage 

and blackberries. So far I have tried 

nettles, onions and red cabbage. I have 

also experimented with avocado pits 

which produce a lovely pink. One of 

my luckiest finds was a five-dollar 

Co-op bag with 17 rotting avocados. 

I made a big batch of guacamole and 

was able to dye a skirt, two balls of 

yarn and two shirts. The dying process 

is fun and I often find myself feeling 

like a mad scientist in my kitchen 

standing over a boiling pot wearing 

gloves and goggles while stirring my 

fibres. It’s always a thrill after washing 

and drying my dyed garments to see 

how they turn out. It is difficult to predict 

exactly which shade they will be, 

but they are almost always beautiful. 

Natural dyeing is important because it 

addresses sustainability issues related 

to so-called fast fashion, which is 

responsible for enormous amounts 

of waste in landfills. (Fast fashion is 

cheap clothing produced in quantity 

to fit the latest trends.) Canadians 

generate approximately one billion 

pounds of textile waste annually, 

much of which is perfectly good or at 

least easily repaired. This is a result of 

two issues. One, the belief promoted 

by fast fashion that our clothing is 

disposable and must be constantly 

renewed. Two, a lack of skill-based 

agency to repair clothing. If a gar- 

Dyeing with Onion Skins 

ment is stained or if it is no longer 

appealing, natural dyeing is one way 

of renewing its lifespan by covering/ 

disguising the stain and changing it 

to renew its appeal. 

Synthetic dyeing is connected to the 

pollution of waterways in countries 

where clothing is manufactured and 

creates a phenomenon known as 

“colourful rivers.” This occurs when 

rivers change colours because of runoff 

from nearby factories. Once plentiful 

bodies of water used for fishing, 

drinking water and recreation become 

too toxic to use. While natural dyeing 

is not a perfectly sustainable solution, 

as it also uses large quantities of water 

and chemicals, it has far fewer negative 

impacts on human and environmental 

health. 

Natural dyeing also encourages sustainability 

in our food systems. Food 

scraps are an excellent source of dye 

stuff. Since beginning to practice natural 

dyeing I have found myself treasuring 

avocado pits and onion skins and 

saving the water from boiling stinging 

nettles and red cabbage. Natural dyeing 

encourages using food we otherwise 

might not. 

Finally, one of the most rewarding 

parts of natural dyeing has been the 

connections I’ve made between my 

food, my clothing and my sense of 

place. This spring I harvested stinging 

nettles growing locally. I then 

boiled them and used the nettles on 

homemade focaccia and the blanching 

water to dye an old white t-shirt 

that I had stained. Now when I wear 

that t-shirt, I feel a connection to the 

place where I harvested the nettles 

and the nettles themselves, and I 

remember the yummy focaccia bread 

that I made. I really appreciate Gonshorovitz’s 

book for introducing me 

to these concepts of connection and 

I have found that putting them into 

practice has been very fulfilling. 

Dyeing with Stinging Nettles 

Matthew Peck wearing a shirt Tyler dyed with red cabbage 


Salmon Stewardship 

K’aasda Gandlaay Copper Creek 

By “Jaahljuu” Graham Richard | Photos courtesy Haida Fisheries 

The air vibrates with the voices of 

the many rills and creeks running 

down forested hills through glacial 

till and into K’aasda Siiwaay Skidegate 

Lake. Running rains and melted 

snows rest in a large, dark lake at the 

centre of a calm valley, before they 

gently curve, bobble, and bend eastwards 

down K’aasda Gandlaay Copper 

Creek to a rich, protected estuary. The 

K’aasda Gandlaay Counting Fence 

dark, beautiful river fills surrounding 

shores with its many pops, whisps, 

and expressive, song-like voices, 

reminding of the language this landscape 

inspired. 

For thousands of years K’aasda Gandlaay 

has been a perfect home to salmonids. 

These include Taaxid Copper 

River Sockeye, Ts’iit’an Pink, Táay.yii 

Coho, and Taatl’ad Steelhead and Dolly 

Copper River estuary 

Varden. The river’s wealth provides in 

abundance, and generations of busy 

Haida people filled surrounding lands 

with homes and worksites. 

This history of at least 14,500 years 

of occupation generated riverbanks 

full of middens and fire cracked rock. 

Today the river system’s banks form 

one continuous archaeological site. 

Over the years K’aasda Gandlaay rises 

Sockeye holding in trap, ready to be counted 

and falls with the seasons, eroding 

its banks. Recent intensive logging at 

upland sites has stripped surrounding 

hillsides, likely exaggerating seasonal 

flooding. As they wear away, the riverbanks 

release many objects Kuuniisii 

Haida ancestors left behind. In the 

winter of 2020 Haida archaeological 

teams from Saahlinda Naay Haida 

Gwaii Museum walked the river to 

map out old weirs and recover tools 

and lithic flakes and cores. 

Erosional forces aren’t limited to 

small, precious objects. As flooding 

undercuts banks, it occasionally 

washes entire trees off their roots. The 

winter flooding was powerful enough 

to move a roughly 8000-pound tree 

and rootball one kilometre down river. 

Similarly, four or five years ago a large 

kayd Sitka spruce tree fell into the current, 

jamming into the river’s southern 

bank and effectively spanning the 

river. There the log collected more and 

more drifting debris. 

40-metres downstream was the 

K’aasda Gandlaay Counting Fence. 

The aluminium weir sits just above 

high tide in the important fishing 

area. Taaxid arrive in the estuary 

as early as late winter and usually 

wait until about mid- to late-May 

to run upstream. Haida Fisheries 

Technicians use the fence to count 

taaxid and determine “escapement”; 

the amount of salmon that make it 

upstream. Haida only start to harvest 

once 10,000 taaxid have passed the 

counting site. These “spawners” will 

guarantee that K’aasda Gandlaay will 

continue to support a healthy taaxid 

population. This practice has guaranteed 

that salmon return from year to 

year, even as over 100 years of industrial 

overfishing have led many other 

fish populations to collapse. 

Haida stewardship reflects the longterm 

management policies of id 

Kuuniisii our Ancestors, who cared for 

Haida Gwaii through ‘WaahlGahl Potlatch. 

This international legal system 

bound northeastern Pacific coastal 

societies together with the natural 

and supernatural worlds, empowering 

humans to flourish sustainably for 

thousands years. 

In modern times, Haida Fisheries and 

the Copper Bay Fishing Committee 

have used the fence and the principles 

of Kil Yahda Haida law to steward a 

sustainable Food, Social, and Ceremonial 

(FSC) fishery since the early 

1980s. 

The K’aasda Gandlaay Counting 

Fence’s design includes hooks that 

can lock panels in place while taaxid 

travel up-stream. Generally these 

panels merely direct salmon into a 

counting area as they travel upstream 

A milleniaold 

legacy of 

Haida fisheries 

management. 

- ”Jaahljuu” 

Graham Richard 

to spawn. However, the winter of 

2021/2022 brought one of the weir’s 

biggest catches ever as large storms 

flooded the river and dislodged the 

log jam. It drifted right onto the weir’s 

cedar sill, where it stuck firmly on 

the hooks. With such an enormous 

obstruction covering the sill, Haida 

Fisheries Technicians wouldn’t be 

able to count fish and properly steward 

the taaxid population. 

In response, an old team of organisations 

came together to tackle the problem 

including people from Xaayda 

GwaayGalang Gan ga Kaaxaajuus 

Council of the Haida Nation; the Province 

of BC; and Fisheries and Oceans 

Canada’s Community Economic 

Development Program (CEDP). The 

project is one of several examples in 

Haida Gwaii of how CEDP seeks to 

On the Cover: Jiila Kuns 

Greatest Mountain the 

greatest of all Creek 

Women, who own and 

beckon the fish back to 

their respective rivers 

each year, is also the 

ancestress of many Eagle 

lineages on Haida Gwaii. 

Artist Robert Davidson, 

c. 2008. Collection: 

Haida Heritage 

Centre Collection. 

PC John Wilson, courtesy 

Haida Gwaii Museum. 

work directly with communities to 

boost salmon stocks that have steadily 

declined in population through the 

decades. 

To remove the jammed tree and fully 

restore the fence to working condition 

a large excavator was brought to the 

site. In a river like K’aasda Gandlaay, 

a large volume of water pushes powerfully 

against large objects like the 


fallen kayd. This can create serious 

hazards should river currents move 

heavy logs. That’s why the team hired 

a professional faller to carefully navigate 

the dangerous situation. 

Additionally the team chose safe 

removal methods. Rather than try to 

pull the log up-river where it would 

get caught up in thick forest, or push 

it down-river where it might further 

damage the fence and its counting 

station, the team decided to lift it up 

with the excavator and into a large 

rock truck. The faller descended the 

bank and, working with great care in 

the river’s current, cut the log up into 

smaller sections. He then choked the 

pieces up with cable and the excavator 

lifted them into the waiting rock 

truck. The kayd was so large that it 

took several trips to a spoil pit to complete 

the job. 

The project at K’aasda Gandlaay is 

just one of many CEDP funded projects 

that CHN undertake throughout 

Haida Gwaii each year. Their work 

ties into a millenia-old legacy of Haida 

fisheries management. Through 

‘waahlGahl, Haida interweave themselves 

with a mesh of management 

laws rooted in Yahguudang respect 

and aimed at improving abundance 

over hundreds of generations. 

Working with CEDP, coastal potlatch 

people have undertaken all manner 

of stewardship projects including 

hatcheries management; habitat conservation 

and restoration; bio-reconnaissance; 

water quality monitoring; 

surveys; mapping; education; and 

much more. This supports continued 

Haida management at K’aasda Gandlaay 

and upholds an ongoing legacy 

of Yahguudang and intergenerational 

planning. 

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A challenging extraction 


New Directions in 

Childbirth 

Empowering Birthers 

When I started interviewing birthers, 

doulas, midwives and doctors for this 

piece about the history of childbirth 

on Haida Gwaii, I found myself encouraged 

by the direction that seems 

to be taking hold here: a direction 

where forgotten and/or banned 

knowledge-holders are being reintegrated 

and valued, where choices 

are being offered and explained and 

where top-down power and control is 

being reversed. 

In past articles published in this magazine, 

we introduced readers to the various 

roles and local folks involved in 

Carsen Gray LaPlante, Birther of three children, 

HlGaagilda Skidegate 

“I had my first birth in a hospital setting 

(off island), and as with all first 

experiences, I didn’t know what to 

expect. The pregnancy was past its 

term and the hospital staff wanted 

to induce labour. I had quite a traumatizing 

experience and didn’t feel 

like my birth plan was respected at 

all. The hospital room was flooded 

with so many (too many) people, but 

I couldn’t connect with anyone, they 

pushed on my stomach and pulled 

the baby out, the scissors were ready 

even when I had expressed wanting 

delayed cord clamping… hospitals 

have a place in birthing, but my experience 

led me to think that hospitals 

had an outdated way of going about 

it. My two subsequent birthing experiences 

happened on Haida Gwaii, 

with midwives and doulas, and were 

very healing. The midwives had lots 

of strategies to get labour going, they 

had the capacity to unhook a baby’s 

shoulders manually, they were able 

to be my advocates and made sure my 

birth plan was respected. With their 

support and knowledge sharing, they 

created a calming environment and 

allowed me to let go of a lot of fear 

I had.” 

Jessiquita Madrid, Birther of one child, Daajing Giids 

“It was such a gift to have had the 

opportunity to labour on-island with 

a midwife that was so comfortable letting 

things ride and not being so worried 

about protocol, and who made me 

comfortable to trust in her experience 

and my intuition. Midwives here are 


so amazingly confident, strong and 

empowering. This was one of the reasons 

we moved back to Haida Gwaii 

to give birth. There are still lots of 

jurisdictions where midwives don’t 

exist. In Prince George (where I used 

to live), even in the care of a mid- 

the birthing process on these Islands. 

Now, we can see how they have been 

coordinated with the Western medical 

system to provide birthers with a 

supported, integrated, home-grown 

experience. To learn more about this 

development, I sat down with some 

islanders involved in childbirthing. 

Carsen, Joey and baby 

Casielle, taken by paternal 

grand-mother Lorna 

Jessiquita being Medivaced out to 

Prince Rupert after labouring at 

home for over 60 hours, 

PC Jenn Gillmor 

wife, I don’t know if I would’ve been 

supported in some of the decisions 

I made. Midwives here are used to 

things going a little differently. All of 

that allowed me not to have so many 

hard feelings about ultimately having 

to birth off island. Them holding 

space for me to give it a try for so long 

on island, in my home, was amazing.” 

Doula, Jamie McDonald, with birther 

Jessquita and husband Jay, trying to 

turn the baby around while labouring 

at home. PC Jenn Gillmor 

Anne-Marie Cayer, 

Midwife in Daajing Giids 

“Since there are no specialists on island, 

no surgical capabilities and no 

intensive care options for pregnant 

people or newborns and no anesthesia 

service, in general, approximately half 

of pregnant people from Haida Gwaii 

will plan to give birth on-island. All 

clients are counseled about the risk 

and benefit of on-island and off-island 

delivery, as well as in-hospital 

or out-of-hospital delivery. 

“Pregnancy and childbirth are intimate 

experiences with much unpredictability; 

set on a systemic stage of 

racial and gender inequities, including 

colonial trauma. Trusting connections 

between clients and providers 

that prioritize individual autonomy 

...we have a real 

sense of shared 

vision and are 

all on the same 

team. 

-Dr. Gordon 

Horner 

A Brief History of Childbirthing 

The experience of childbirth has changed dramatically from a century ago 

- and much has changed even in the last 25 years. On Haida Gwaii, the location 

of deliveries shifted from home to hospitals to off-island hospitals and 

back again. Midwives are more commonly used, breastfeeding is more widely 

practiced and new technologies and practices have been tried and tested. 

BEFORE 1900s 

Midwives, prayers and knowledge 

passed down from/to women helped 

guide birthers’ experiences; men 

were largely uninvolved in birth 

itself; most births took 

place at home; 

infant mortality 

was very high (in 

1921 one in 10 

infants did not 

live past their 

first birthday.) 

1900-1940s 

Births went from homes to hospitals 

(17% in 1926 to 76% in 1950) and 

the birthing process was medicalized; 

new advancements in obstetrics 

reduced length of childbirth; 

there was better pain management; 

midwives started being marginalized 

(and not covered under provincial 

health 

insurance), 

although 

they were 

still widely 

used in the 

North and 

in remote 

communities. 

1939 

in Haida Gwaii & in general 

Indigenous birthing – Image submitted 

by Angela Bowen | Illustration by artist, 

Simone McLeod 

Medicalized birthing image 

PC Getty image 

Health Canada recruited midwives 

to serve in outlying areas. 

Next Steps 

1940-1960s 

Research and education in obstetrics 

led to new advancements and reduced 

length of childbirth and pain 

management. 

1949 

Aboriginal midwifery on the Pacific 

Northwest Coast was banned. 

1970s-1980s 

General practitioners were allowed 

to do C-sections; on Haida Gwaii, 

anesthetics here were all done by 

GP’s and most deliveries happened 

on-island. 

1970s 

Men were allowed in the delivery 

rooms; there was a resurgence of interest 

in natural births; and women’s 

access to post-secondary education 

in medicine increased (22% in 1970 

to 55% in 2015.) 

1993 

The first midwifery training program 

was offered in Canada. 

2000s 

No C-sections were performed on-island; 

there were few or no obstetrics 

trained nurses; and in 2004 the 

Northern Health birthing service in 

Masset was terminated. 

2009 - Present day 

We got a midwifery-led, hospital-supported, 

birther-centered care 

system; water births became very 

popular; doctors and nursing staff 

were mentored and trained by midwives 

to maintain skills. 

Government adds 20 seats to the UBC midwifery program including Indigenous-specific 

seats to help ensure that growing families in rural, remote and 

First Nations communities have equitable access to the care they need. Online 

doula courses are created and receive high demand. 


are paramount for healing. A decolonized 

approach to childbearing puts 

pregnant people at the center of the 

experience and amplifies Indigenous 

voices; pregnant people are the decision-makers 

and the systems adapt 

to their autonomous choices. People 

view midwives, doulas, home births, 

as part of the movement to decolonize 

childbirth. In my report called Haida 

Gwaii Maternity Program, A Rural/ 

Remote Maternity Service, Haida 

“When I arrived in the year 2000, we 

(medical staff) were all supportive of 

on island delivery but for a certain 

period, there were no nurses with 

enough obstetrics training so birthers 

were told to go off island. Before the 

mid-1990s, it was a given that nursing 

staff would have been trained in birthing 

but then nurse education changed 

and it was optional to add obstetrics 

training. When studying to become 

a general practitioner, you only see 

obstetrics a few months in undergraduate 

and about three months of work 

Gwaii, British Columbia, March 2021, 

I highlighted the need for prioritizing 

anti-racist and decolonized practices 

which are as relevant as having 

safe medical instruments and effective 

medications. As health delivery 

programs work towards decolonized 

practices, childbearing people can reclaim 

rights to their bodies and cultivate 

healthier relationships to their 

bodies. Trusting connections between 

clients and providers that prioritize 

Dr. Gordon Horner, general practitioner, Daajing Giids 

as a resident. That wasn’t enough to 

be able to offer safe childbirth in our 

remote, isolated setting. 

“Childbirth care on Haida Gwaii was 

revolutionized when it shifted to a 

midwifery-led, hospital-supported 

system which maintains a very safe 

and supported birther-centered care 

system. Our system was improved 

through mentoring and training of 

nursing staff – midwives have been 

teaching staff birthing skills, showing 

them how to deal with their emotions 

individual autonomy are paramount 

for healing. 

“Growing Indigenous midwifery and 

supporting the training of Indigenous 

midwives is an ultimate goal for many 

stakeholders on-island. An out-of-hospital 

birthing space has been identified 

as a priority for community members 

in the North as well.” 

and normalize births so they feel more 

comfortable with birthing. Most nursing 

staff have not had exposure to this 

type of birthing situation on island 

which is very different as there are 

no surgeons and little staff or several 

hours to reach a specialist. The fact 

is that since midwives have taken the 

first seat, I haven’t had to catch a baby 

and have only acted as an available 

back up for home deliveries. I’m very 

happy with where we’ve gotten, we 

have a real sense of shared vision and 

are all on the same team.” 

Emily Campbell, doula, Masset 

“We’ve come a long way since the days 

of twilight sleep (which rendered the 

birthers unconscious or semiconscious) 

and forced supine position 

labouring, but there are still unfortunately 

accounts of birthers being 

pressured during their most vulnerable 

state to follow hospital protocols or 

undergo procedures that they feel they 

don’t have adequate knowledge about. 

The staffing shortages that the medical 

system is currently facing can also 

add pressure on staff and birthers.” 

The only issue here is that birth 

is rarely timely and smooth. The 

mind-body-emotional connection 

of the birther is the mechanism that 

births the baby. Our stress hormones 

block our birthing hormones, so if the 

birther cannot find an environment 

where they feel safe and relaxed, the 

birth is potentially at risk for intervention. 

“The message I would like to convey is 

that the birther plays the most central 

role in birth, and the nature of female 

cycles and birth are at odds with our 

capitalist system. I don’t know what it 

takes to change this, but I believe we 

can do it. The benefit of positive birth 

experiences (which can still happen 

with interventions) is immeasurable 

and far reaching and that is why I do 

this work.” 

Bath room attached to new 

birthing room in DG 

Birthing room Northern in Northern Haida Gwaii Haida Hospital Gwaii Hospital procedure and room. Health PC Centre, Northern Gaw Haida Tlagee, Gwaii Old Hospital Massett 

Birthing room in the Haida Gwaii Hospital - Xaayda Gwaay Ngaaysdll Naay, Daajing Giids 

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Truth be told, I picked him up at the 

Thrift Shop. The minute I set eyes 

on him I knew he was the one. He’s 

turned out to be the perfect companion 

for me as I try to navigate this 

changing world. He has the enduring 

quality of just sitting comfortably and 

listening to me prattle on about issues 

that are impacting my life. He doesn’t 

try to fix anything either. He lets me 

arrive at my own conclusions and find 

my own way forward. 

He’s called Mr. B., which is funny 

because I already have a Mr. A. who 

has learned over the years to also 

listen without trying to fix 

things. 

Mr. B. has watched me 

write out shopping lists 

carefully crafted to accommodate 

those items deemed 

essential and those that are 

non-basic ‘luxuries’ like ice 

cream or wine. What with 

the rising transportation 

costs and the accessibility 

of food items, my grocery 

bill has gone from around 

$85 per week to a $120-plus 

kick in the wallet. I’ve been 

figuring out what my musthaves 

are and how to get the 

best nutrition without taking 

out a loan! Thank goodness 

I traded in our huge 

truck for a car last year. The 

truck was $180 a fill up and 

the car is currently $86. 

I truly was not prepared for 

how my life would change 

My New Normal 

Learning to Bear It 

Article and photo by Lin Armstrong 

so quickly since the spring of 2020. 

Reading books on how other people 

are adjusting to the emerging so-called 

New Normal, my new normal includes 

no longer watching the news with the 

unending stress-inducing stream of 

situations I can do nothing about. This 

is a very positive self-caring decision, 

not to subject myself to all the cortisol 

and adrenaline the news triggers 

within me. 

I’m also being challenged to radically 

shift the way in which I think of myself 

and my relationship to the world by 

working out what is important in my 

life and what is not. I’m searching for 

ways to adapt by rethinking where to 

live, how to live and how best to use 

my available energy. Family, friends, 

work I like and having the time to 

kick back and relax are emerging as 

healthy priorities. 

I will also need to cultivate resilience. 

The dictionary describes resilience as 

the capacity to withstand and recover 

quickly from difficulties. That said, 

I think the steps described for cultivating 

resilience are exactly what 

we already do here on Haida Gwaii 

by building strong positive relationships 

with loved-ones and 

friends, taking care of ourselves 

and each other. We 

remain helpful and hopeful. 

Mr. B 

As for essential community 

engagement, I’ve had the 

delightful companionship 

of a small group of friends 

who have met once a month 

for the past two years to 

share laughter and nibblies. 

I’m on a newly-formed Resident 

and Family Council 

through Northern Health to 

bring forward positive suggestions 

for making changes 

impacting the quality of 

life for Long-Term Care 

residents. I’m also attending 

the caregivers support 

workshops presented by 

Shelley Braun starting May 

10 for six weeks held at the 

Earth Temple from 5:30 to 

8:00 p.m. 

Continuing to build resilience muscles, 

I’m researching wellness supports 

to bolster my mental and 

emotional health. One of those opportunities 

arose when I interviewed 

Michelle Prouty-Wilson of Gwaii 

Bliss Counselling for a future article 

about coping in these shifting times. 

During our talk Michelle asked me 

to think about what I loved to do as a 

kid. That’s easy. I read! And then she 

asked, “What was the life not lived?” 

My reaction to that question was to 

be immediately hit with a welling-up 

of tears but I could find no words. 

What was that about? Michelle also 

told me it is scientifically proven that 

my mother’s emotions impacted me in 

utero for the first three months from 

gestation! Well, there’s a gob-smacking 

new piece of information. After 

thinking about our talk, I decided to 

ask Michelle to take me on as a client 

Where to Find Help 

and to help me find my way forward. 

Our conversation had so obviously 

impacted me at a very deep level. 

In this current period of transition, 

we will all need to make choices that 

lead to thriving lives in a new normal. 

As for me, Mr. B. will continue to offer 

me a safe space in which to explore, 

discover and remain curious about 

our collective journey. It’s good to 

remember that our collective sense 

of hope gives us a reason to expect a 

better tomorrow. 

Shelley Braun can be reached at 250 600 0215 or email her at haidagwaii@bcss.org. Shelley is with 

the British Columbia Schizophrenia Society and deals with Mental Health and Family Support and 

Education. 

Michelle Prouty-Wilson is available through Gwaii Bliss Counselling. 

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It’s All In the Dirt 

The Science Corner 

Seedlings, Scenic Sky, Dark Side 

Brrr! What a cold start to our spring here at the edge of the world! But the growing season is here, ready for green 

thumbs. Many have cold frames or greenhouses and get a start planting early to start seedlings for transplant or 

wait until the soil is warm enough to plant seeds directly into the ground. 

Nature focuses on soil nutrients, moisture, composition and pH for plants in the wild to grow in certain climes. 

But greenhouses allow us to play with Mother Nature as long as we play by her rules. For example, soil pH is 

important for healthy plants. pH imbalances in the soils can be modified with organic material such as compost, 

but the following chart aids in identifying pH success for gardens. A pH of 6.5 is ideal; the range from pH 6.0 to 

7.0 is good for vegetables. The growth of most vegetables will not be hindered if the soil pH is between 5.5 and 

7.5. Below 5.5. Soils above 7.5, soil treatment or modification often 

is necessary. Apply lime to soils with a pH below 5.5. 

Additional tips help for gardens to thrive include 1) as defense 

against pests, grow a wide variety of plants 2) use lower-nutrient-level 

organic plant foods or composts to release nutrients 

slowly 3) keep sun exposure in mind 4) mulch helps soils retain 

water 5) condition the soils so nutrients and water are available in 

proper quantities without overuse of water (heavy clay soils, for 

example, hold water and nutrients close to the surface and don’t 

always reach roots) 6) try not to disturb the soil any more than 

necessary. And lest we forget, microbes and worms are great for 

healthy plant growth. 

Looking up! 

A beehive exists in the night sky! Located in the Cancer constellation, the beehive 

will be hosting a wonderful viewing of Mars along with the planet Venus, and the 

excellent Gemini twins, Castor and Pollux. Regulus is also an awesome sight! The 

best viewing will be June 12 and 13. Enjoy! 

Note: the star Regulus is the large white dot inside the circle. 

PC EarthSky.org 

By Ro Millham 

With Carter’s kindergarten year coming 

to an end, I have been feeling nostalgic 

and have been reading my past 

articles. Clint and I are so proud of our 

boys and with the recent loss of their 

Grandpa Craig, we are cherishing and 

holding onto our moments with them 

more than ever. Craig was proud of 

all of his children and grandchildren, 

and we hope to honour his legacy by 

teaching the boys to be the kindest and 

most helpful people that they can be. 

Carter: “Never kiss a fish, you’ll get 

sick.” 

Me: “Really? Who told you that?” 

C: “I just know things. I teach myself. 

Hey mom, I can teach you!” 

C: “Guess what mom, grass is unstinct. 

Wait, no it’s not. It’s stinct because it’s 

a plant.” 

C: “Don’t kiss me on the lips.” 

M: “I didn’t.” 

C: “Never kiss anyone on the lips, 

that’s how you get germs.” 

M: “Ok, can I kiss Daddy on the lips?” 

C: “Yep, only if you’re married.” 

C: “I know everything about everything, 

but sometimes I don’t know 

anything about anything.” 

Kid's Musings 

The World According to Carter & Connor 

Article and Photos by Jasmine Beachy 

C: “Yah, but like un, under comfortable.” 

C: “All my friends are girls because 

girls are just taking over the whole 

world. Boys like to talk to me, but girls 

just take over.” 

M: “Do you have a cold?” 

C: “No, I still sniff like that when I 

don’t have a cold.” 

M: “Are you allergic to something?” 

C: “I’m probably allergic to you. Just 

kidding!” 

C: “I just can never relax because 

you’re always telling me to do everything 

and anything.” 

M: “No, I ask you to do things and you 

do nothing.” 

C: “Because I want to relax and you 

don’t let me!” 

C: “Mom! Can we go to the Raccoon 

(Yakoun) River today to swim? It’s so 

sunny out.” 

M: “No Carter, it’s too cold.” 

C: “Fine, I’ll ask dad and keep bugging 

him until he says yes like he always 

does.” 

M: “Your first soccer game is on Saturday.” 

C: “Yah! In four sleeps. Who is it that 

I am going to be battling first?” 

Carter: “Connor! Stop trying to bite 

me with your disgusting lips!” 

Connor: “HA HA pine cone lips 

(pointing at Carter).” 

Both boys have been developing stronger 

and humorous personalities each 

day and I feel so blessed that I have 

had this opportunity to share their 

growth with all of you. I hope to one 

day look back at these articles with 

them as adults and show them how 

special and funny they were. If you 

have any funny children’s stories to 

share, send them to Shellene at HG 

Trader at info@haidagwaiitrader.com. 

The Not So Dark Side 

Contrary to Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon, the Moon does 

not have a “dark side”. In fact, it both rotates on its axis and revolves 

around the Earth making it appear that it does neither motion. 

Why? From our perspective, we only see one face of the Moon 

most of the time because the Moon rotates and revolves at the 

same rate! Hence, the “near side” is what we see from Earth, and 

the “far side” faces away. When the Moon is between the Earth 

and Sun, that far side is fully illuminated! We just can’t see it. 

PC National Science Teachers Association 

science library. Note the orange orb in the 

upper left is the Sun. No part of this diagram 

is to scale. The Sun is ~150,000,000 km, and 

the Moon ~300,000 km away from Earth. 

M: “How was school? Were you sassy 

today?” 

C: “No, but I was being silly.” 

M: “Oh? Did you get in trouble?” 

C: “Yah.” 

M: “What did you do?” 

C: “Can’t I just sit down and relax?” 

C: “I don’t feel undercomfortable.” 

M: “You mean don’t feel comfortable?” 

Carter and drum making fun 

Drum by April Chapman 

Mr. Cool Connor 


Across 

1 You want to make sure this part of your shirt is up when the 

winds blow. 

4 At the latest Energy Symposium, we all gathered and _____ 

together. 

6 Haida Gwaii’s solar farm will have eleven of these filled with 

solar panels. 

10 Relax with a copy of “Tawk’ll Daanaay Tll Kunsda Starting a 

Garden” and drink a cup of this. 

11 Local tidal energy champions. 

12 A structure which allows the regulation of climatic conditions. 

13 Haida Gwaii is at the forefront of transitioning to equitable, 

regenerative, community-owned _____ . 

17 Smart Home devices like Google _____ help reduce home 

energy use. 

18 A home may need 17 to 21 of these kinds of panels to cover 

100 % of its electricity usage. 

21 Wind is a natural energy _____ that renews and replenishes 

itself. 

24 Fuels derived from living matter; heats some local community 

buildings. 

26 A kind of energy that is generated when temperature rises. 

27 Like running out of firewood, the state of being without. 

29 Sometimes reading about the different aspects associated with 

alternative energy, the words are all a _____. 

31 The average cost of residential electricity _____ in BC is $126/ 

month (statistic from 2021). 

32 Clean energy = clean water. Let’s keep Haida Gwaii waters 

producing _____ grade Albacore tuna! 

33 For the source of solar power, look way _____. 

34 If Mother Earth had a nickname, she might be called _____ 

Earth. LOL 

36 Come together to achieve a common goal. 

37 Where you can find provincial energy rebates. 

38 Local communities_____-up to achieve common goals. 

Down 

1 Have you ever huddled by a heater, cozy as a curled up _____? 

2 Community _____ being on the same page is essential for us to 

reach our diesel-free goal. 

3 Who can make a change towards sustainability on Haida 

Gwaii? 

4 Prior to 1990, a common material used for fireproofing and to 

insulate buildings and homes. 

5 When working together to find and implement energy 

solutions, _____ is best put aside. 

6 When in doubt about energy solutions for Haida Gwaii, it is 

good to _____ _____ more information. 

7 To reduce energy use, you could walk, _____ or carpool to 

work. 

Puzzle Page 

It’s Electric! 

By Terri-Lynne Penner 

8 When we _____ local, it is one way to fight climate change! 

9 Things that are different: a _____ is different from a daybed and energy is different 

than power. 

12 Approximately 65% of Haida Gwaii’s power needs are provided by diesel _____. 

14 Many have no doubt wondered if Haida Gwaii’s powerful south _____ winds could 

be a viable source of energy. 

15 Save on gas, take a _____. 

16 For free energy-saving products, check out the BC Hydro’s Energy ______ 

Assistance Program. 

19 Rhymes with change comes “from us.” Hint: chickpeas. 

20 ____-the-grid is a characteristic of buildings and a lifestyle without reliance upon 

public utilities. 

22 Zero diesel? Some are______of such lofty goals. 

23 Fuel _____ can provide heat and electricity for buildings and vehicles. 

25 Clean energy solutions______when communities sit at the same table. 

28 _____ change is real. The world is now warming faster than any point in recorded 

history. 

30 A red warning light. “They took all the trees and put ‘em in a tree _____”- Joni M 

35 Many forms of energy come from resources found in the _____. 

Answer key can be found after the 

Community Calendar at the back of the magazine. 

Haida Gwaii Stargazers 

Horoscopes for May & June 2023 

Aries (Mar 20 – Apr 19) You are in a balancing act between 

being productive and staying creative, dearest Aries. How 

to integrate the two is the key to your ongoing success at 

this time. Stay focused on what are your most important 

avenues to pursue, then follow that path. Keywords: spirit, 

sureness, and spunk. 

Taurus (Apr 20 – May 19) When you feel grounded, dearest 

Taurus, it feels like home. This home is about building 

self-confidence, choosing a way to get the most out 

of your life choices, and practicing an attitude of peace. 

Keywords: passion, unity, and initiation. 

Gemini (May 20 – June 20) Once you reflect on all you 

have accomplished, dearest Gemini, you will see where 

you should travel next. You can let down your guard and 

try not to memorize your extensive checklist. Your mission 

in life needs a new makeover, however best this looks to 

you. Keywords: consider, restoration, and design. 

Cancer (June 21 – July 21) You radiate love, dearest Cancer. 

Not just to family and friends but to all of mankind. 

It’s best to stay open to greater possibilities and not allow 

yourself to pick the welfare of others over yourself. Harvest 

the fruit of your labor and enjoy! Keywords: gathering, 

frolic, and glee. 

Leo (July 22 – Aug 21) Your compassion is showing itself, 

dearest Leo. You are ready to initiate change. Change in 

your mission or change around family values. Since you’re 

out in the public, it’s best to shine and shine bright. This 

way, the public will reap the benefits as well as yourself. 

Just enjoy being you! Keywords: relish, savor, and adore. 

Virgo (Aug 22 – Sept 21) Surprises can come in awesome 

packages, dearest Virgo. Maybe you are surprised to learn 

about how a new culture lives or you have just decided to 

go back to college after many years. Plan to learn something 

new or don’t plan and see what opportunities present 

themselves anyway. Keywords: revelation, miracle, and awe. 

Libra (Sept 22 – Oct 21) It’s time to experience some 

juicy relationships, dearest Libra. Your favorite time of 

By Monica Caulfield 

the year! There’s lots of energy in the air and you may 

find yourself in the middle of it. You are viewed fondly by 

the masses and are starting to enjoy this more and more. 

Keywords: liaison, rapport, and bond. 

Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21) There is ancient wisdom in 

reviewing the past, dearest Scorpio. What might be able to 

transform in your family of origin? A little understanding 

can go a long way to the healing of your family dynamics. 

Give compromise a chance, take a little kindness in return, 

and see what opportunities can arrive. Keywords: foresight, 

savvy, and balance. 

Sagittarius (Nov 22 – Dec 20) Protect your health, dearest 

Sagittarius. Dot your i’s and cross your t’s and one by 

one, check off your listed to-do items. Stay present in your 

situation so that you can expand your horizons when the 

time is right. Keywords: magnify, multiply and amplify. 

Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19) Move at a slower pace, dearest 

Capricorn. Feel the ground underneath your step. Allow 

yourself some quiet time to get in touch with your selfworth. 

Sometimes you move so fast through life that you 

never see your accomplishments before moving on to the 

next item on your list. Keywords: leisurely, moderate, and 

silence. 

Aquarius (Jan 20 – Feb 18) Your responsibilities, dearest 

Aquarius, may be transforming before your very eyes. What 

you thought might be too hard, now may come easy. What 

you believed for years, may have turned upside down. But 

no worries. You, out of anybody, relish change and despise 

boredom. So, embrace the change, as I know you do so 

incredibly well. Keywords: refinement, revision, and shift. 

Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 19) Try to stay focused, dearest 

Pisces. There are some responsibilities that need your 

attention and some amazing creativity wanting to be heard. 

There are ample opportunities coming your way and if you 

target them, you may be thrilled to see something you never 

dreamed possible. Keywords: focal point, spotlight, and core. 


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In the Home & Office 

00SSXX Video Security System. 

NEW! 4 cameras $150 

Call Daniel at (416) 732-0157 

or email Danielkolpatzik@ 

gmail.com 

MF279T Smart Hub. No 

fiber optic yet? No problem, 

get the Internet from your 

cell tower with this ZTE 

Smart Hub. Paid $240 from TELUS; will 

sell for $100. Call George at 559-7899 or 

email grstein@qcislands.net 

LG Monitor for Sale. 24” 

UltraFine 4K Display features 

a 23.7-inch IPS panel, 

P3 wide colour gamut and 

500 cd/mÂ² of brightness 

with over 8 million pixels, 4x more than a 

1080p HD display. A perfect complement 

to your Mac. Check on the Apple site, 

sells for $880. This monitor is still under 

Warranty. Purchased in May 2022. $600 

Email Stevie @ egypt319@gmail.com 

Knee Brace. Trainer’s Choice Patella 

sleeve. Never used. Medium. 14”-15” 

measurement knee with leg extended $25 

Call Daniel at (416) 732-0157 or email 

danielkolpatzik@gmail.com 

Programmable Thermostat. 

New. Honeywell 

RTH221B $50. Call Daniel 

at (416)-732-0157 or email 

danielkolpatzik@gmail.com 

Used Kenmore Dryer. Working 

condition. $300 open to trades. 

Call Chris at 626-8968 or email 

chris421sd@gmail.com 

BSEED 220V Surge Protector. 

Voltage Protector 

for Home Appliance, Plug 

in Voltage Brownout Outlet 

Wall Mount, US/SPAIN 

Plug, Power Suppressor for Refrigerator/ 

Water Heater/Oven, 4400WATTS 20A (2 

PACK). These units have 220V input, but 

the output plug is for a 120V wall socket. 

I have a 220V socket, so they don’t work 

for me. Paid $60.40 US plus shipping. $50 

Call Shellene at 626-7758 or email info@ 

haidagwaiitrader.com 

Printers. Got a new one. Have 3 old ones 

for sale. They work. All 3 for $50. Email 

Gord at patngord2@icloud.com 

Plug-in Thermostat. New. 

Great for electric heaters 

and heating panels. Shuts off 

when desired room temperature 

is reached. $30 Call Daniel at (416) 

732-0157 or email danielkolpatzik@ 

gmail.com 

250-559-8561 

31857 Hwy 16 

in Tll.aal Tlell 

Digital Video Recorder. Excellent 

condition. Tivo Series 

2 SDOC-00102-001. $100 Call 

Daniel at (416) 732-0157 or 

email danielkolpatzik@gmail.com 

Adjustable Office Desk or 

Worktable. Bedstar Upstand 

24-in. from Costco. Unopened, 

never used, not right 

for me. See link for details. 

www.costco.ca/bestar-upstand sells for 

$569. Price $400 Call Kathryn at 559-4287 

or email acuyog@qcislands.net 

In the Yard & Workshop 

Drywall Products. 20 or so, 90-degree, 

wide outside tape on corners and a couple 

of rolls of tape. $25 Call Gord at 250-637- 

5755 or email patngord2@icloud.com 

Chelsea PTO. New, never 

mounted PTO. Mounts on 

side of transmission. Comes 

with all mounting hardware and controls. 

$400 Call Dave at 250-637-1454 or email 

drellis@qcislands.net 

Best Place to Pick Up 

Chicks. It’s Time to Think 

Chicks!! Have your order in by 

May 19th for pick up June 23. 

Have a look at the catalogue in 

the store. Call Leslie at 250-557-4348 or 

email rfeeds@qcislands.net 

Plastic Shredder Mechanism. 

Bought this but didn’t 

set it up. Needs stand, motor, 

hopper... Comes with 50 to 1 

reduction gear. $300 Call Craig at 250- 

559-7735 or email CraigXC@post.com 

Vintage IEL Chainsaw. In running condition 

and has 20” bar and chain. Built in 

1956. Willing to sell or trade for WHY or 

other chainsaws. Let me know what you 

have. $200 Call Chris at 250-626-8968 or 

email chris421sd@gmail.com 

4 x #90 Casters. 3”wheels, never used. 

$50 Call Toni at 250-626-5472 or email 

tintintooni@gmail.com 

40 KW 3-Phase Diesel 

Gen Set. This unit is trailer 

mounted and is wired for 

3-phase, 220 and 110 with 

breaker box. It has 760 hours 

on it. $11,500 Call Dave at 

250-637-1454 or email drellis@qcislands.net 

Framing/Joist Hanger Nail 

Air Gun. BRAND NEW. 

Never opened box. Framing 

nailer and joist hanger nail 

air gun. $200 Please text Bruce at 250-641- 

4011 or email brucetomsasct@gmail.com 

On the Road 

Old Ford Truck. 1978 F100 4 x 4. Lots 

of rust but lots of good parts. It ran when 

parked. $500 Call Gord at 250-637-5755 or 

email patngord2@icloud.com 

Winch and Bumper. 8000 lb. Warn 

winch and bumper. needs new solenoids. 

$150 Call Gord at 250-637-5755 or email 

patngord2@icloud.com 

ISO 8ft ‘88-’96 F-150 Canopy/Cap. 

Should be compatible 

with anything from 1988 to 1996. 

Price will depend on canopy and condition. 

Email or text any details. Call Brian 

at 778-834-1654 or emailbrianhyde@ 

gmail.com 

BAYVIEW MARKET 

Groceries & Liquor 

Bakery & Deli 

Home & Office Supplies 

Gifts & Local Treasures 

91 Bayview Dr. Port Clements 

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

Custom Seafood 

Processing & Sales 

YOUR SPORT OR FOOD FISH 

Queen Charlotte Government Dock 

1-604-837-1518 


Haida Gwaii 

Auto Inc. 

Dealer #50179 

2014 Nissan Sentra 

77,300km/Stk#0018 $15,995 

2016 Ford F250 

207,900km/Stk#51 $21,995 

2020 Dodge Grand Caravan 

24,850km/Stk#53 $31,950 

2018 Ford F150XLT 

131,000km/Stk#39 $32,995 

“No reasonable offer 

refused!” 

250-559-4641 

605 Ocean View Dr. 

Daajing Giids 

bill@hgauto.ca 

99/01 Toyota Tacoma. 2001 

standard daily driver approx. 

230,000 km 3.4 litre, extra 

wheels/tires and canopy/ 

box liner. 1999 auto similar kms 3.4 litre. 

Rotten frame, but good power train and 

lotsa extra parts -custom bumpers c/w 

winch, newish ball joints/suspension/lift 

kit. Perfect for wknd. mechanic warrior to 

build best of both into one and have spare 

everything! Sale as pkg. $10,000/obo Call 

Greg at (250) 557-2456 or email gmorris.5707@gmail.com 

Rims and Tires from 2017 

Hyundai. PRICE DROP! 

225/45 R17 all season M+S. 

Rims are in good condition. 

Two tires have about two 

seasons left and the other two 

have about one season left. The tread on 

all tires is above the wear bar indicators. 

As far as I know the rims still have the 

TPMS sensors on them. Pickup in Masset, 

FCFS. These rims fit many other cars, the 

center hole is 67.1 and the bolt pattern 

is 5 x 114.3 with the lug size 12mm x 1.5 

$160 Call Ronald at (250) 626-9066 or 

email rongates@mhtv.ca 

2006 Argo Avenger 8 x 8. 

Lots of options including roll 

cage, enclosed hard top cab, 

winch, trailer hitch, Supertrapp 

muffler, heater, rubber tracks, windshield 

and wiper, LED light bar on the 

front/rear with LED work lights. It carries 

1100 pds, tows 1800 pds and is rated for 

a 9.9 outboard motor as it will float. It is 

an electric start and with a liquid cooled 

engine, newer handlebar steering instead 

of the old-style twin stick steering. It 

has high range, low range, neutral and 

reverse. Fully serviced and everything 

works. $18,999 Call Ann at 250-557-4635 

or email Adesjardines@hotmail.com 

Valley Boat 

Service 

Fabrication 

Custom Upgrades 

250-557-2057 

Port Clements, BC 

2020/21 Hyundai Kona 

Electric. Hi-tech on Haida 

Gwaii! This is a pure electric 

car, not a hybrid. Rated at 

500 Km per charge. Mileage: 17,000 Km. 

A new windshield has been ordered and 

it will be replaced prior to being sold. 

$30,000 Call Bob at 250-637-1168 or email 

stratton@haidagwaii.net 

Mini Cooper S 2008. Coupe, 

Automatic, 136,000km. 

Tuned up with new tires, 

brakes etc. 15,000km ago. 

Put 3k worth of work and regular maintenance. 

Drives like a go-cart, turbo 

charged, about $50 for almost a full tank. 

Features: Double sunroof, front wheel 

drive, mood lighting, auxiliary/CD music 

4pax, keyless entry, leatherette seats w/ 

warmers, all BMW glass, powered mirrors, 

front/rear fog lights, new thermostat 

system and new timing chain. $9,000 Call 

Alessandra at (604)-619-1091 or email 

Allycross_456@hotmail.com 

2018 Suzuki Vstrom1 1000. 

Low mileage bike with fresh 

fluids and tires. Many accessories 

and ready for any 

adventure. The bike will be 

in Haida Gwaii from May 5 

until May 16. Thanks for looking. $10,500 

Call Stephen at (403) 529-1419 or email 

thepunkin2@gmail.com 

HJC Motorcycle Helmet. 

FG-2 DOT approved, zip out 

neck liner Size 7 3/6 - 7 5/8 

Good condition, some minor 

scratches but sound. $50 Call 

George at 250-559-7899 or 

email grstein@telus.net 

Insurance for Home, 

Auto, Business, 

& Recreational 

TERRACE CHRYSLER & TERRACE TOYOTA 

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SERVING HAIDA GWAII’S VEHICLE NEEDS FOR 2023! 

ALL USED VEHICLES GO THROUGH A THOROUGH MULTI POINT INSPECTION BEFORE BEING SOLD! ALL NEW AND USED VEHICLES COME WITH A LIFETIME ENGINE WARRANTY! 

Pre-Owned 2016 

Jeep Renegade Trailhawk 4WD 

Stk# 5548A / Odometer: 46,328 

$28,490 


Ford Escape SE 

Stk# 5495B / Odometer: 64,904 

$28,985 

Winter Tires 265 / 70 R17. Brand new. 

Only used once from Prince George to 

Prince Rupert. $250 each. Negotiable. Call 

Bibe at (250) 559-8246 or email lambotl@ 

hotmail.fr 

1975 Harley, 1967 Triumph Tiger and 

a Few More Toys. 1975 Harley, 1967 

Triumph Tiger and a few more toys. Day 

time calls only please. Lindsey at 778-260- 

4733 or email info@haidagwaiitrader.com 

F-250 for Sale. This truck 

has most of the options. 

155,000k, fairly new tires and 

brakes, runs very well. There 

is a bit of surface rust. Has 

been under coated. $18,700 

Call Gord at (778) 260-9091 or email 

gburrows@haidagwaii.net 

Quad Trailer. Tow this trailer 

behind your quad or side 

by side. All welded aluminum. 

Cover to keep everything 

dry (aluminum). Two axle walking 

beam. Reach with a hitch. Deep tube for 

storing gear or firewood. $2,000 Call Gord 

at 250-637-5755 or email patngord2@ 

icloud.com 


Dodge Grand Caravan 35th ann. 

Stk# 5516AB / Odometer: 34,414 

$33,990 


Buick Encore Preferred 


$27,990 


Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 

Stk# 5518A / Odometer: 196,410 

$17,990 


Ram 3500 SLT 

Stk# P1137 / Odometer: 146,343 

$59,990 

2000 Lexus LX470 Land 

Cruiser L100. 2UZ-FE V8 

4.7L Gasoline engine, 4spd 

automatic, center locker, full time 4wd 

with low range, air ride suspension 

(inspected and services), new Toyo tires 

including spare, new battery, 8 seats, sunroof, 

heated leather seats, 276k, 2” trailer 

hitch. Known issues: surface rust around 

tailgate, power antenna disengaged, 

replace handbrake cable, tear in driver’s 

seat, slow leak in a/c in rear line, headlight 

chipped. The Good: Radio works, no 

check engine lights, no wobble, shaking, 

odd noises, alignment done, no oil leaks, 

window and moonroof work. Spare parts 

included. Oil changes every 5k. Never 

been on the beach. $15,900 Call Ron at 

250-626-7927 or email dcshaidagwaii@ 

gmail.com 

Set of 4 New Tires on Rims. 

Off a Nissan. 205/55R16 MS. 

Don’t need them so cut the 

price in half only $500 for the set. My loss 

your gain. Call Danny at 250-631-3478 or 

email Skocumshakers@massett.ca 


Dodge Challenger SXT 


$40,990 


Ram 1500 Classic Warlock 

Stk# P1124A / Odometer: 111,916 

$41,990 


Ford Taurus SHO 

Stk# 5502AA / Odometer: 127,927 

$22,990 


Ram 3500 Laramie 

Stk# P1156 / Odometer: 51,432 

$79,990 


3113 Oceanview Drive, DG 

On the Water 

Troller for Sale-Reduced 

Price! $130,000 from 

$180,000 (CAD) Akko Chan, 

41 ft fiberglass freezer troller, 

very clean, well-maintained. Brand new 

John Deere 240hp engine installed 2017, 

new twin disc gear, new exhaust, and tail 

shaft; lots of fishing gear included. Packs 

600 gallons of fuel. More information can 

be found at akkochan.northernrogue.ca/ 

This vessel is ready to fish. Call Colin 250- 

559-4637/250-637-1997 or email info@ 

haidagwaiitrader.com 

44’ Sailboat Wooden Pilothouse 

Ketch. Frances 

Fredette of Victoria design 

no. 54. Launched 1957 in Victoria, 

BC. Major refit 2001 2003 at SALTS 

Yard in Victoria, BC. Hull refastening and 

refit 2018 at Moore’s Boat Yard in Pt. Edward, 

BC. Current survey available. This 

comfortable west coast classic working 

vessel is a Transport Canada Certified 

passenger vessel and has worked as a 

charter vessel in Gwaii Haanas National 

Park in Haida Gwaii since 2006 Sleeps 

8 comfortably. Full galley and head w/ 

shower. 80 HP Daewo. Some work is required 

topside including new head sails. 

Includes 14’ French built Bombard zodiac 

w/ 15hp Suzuki $60,000 Call Bill Woodworth 

at 250-360-6184 or email sailpiraeus@gmail.com 

Spark Plugs for Sale. These 

NGK BU8H spark plugs are 

used in outboard motors. 

I have 2 boxes of 10 spark 

plugs per box. $ 100 if you purchase both 

boxes. Call Harold at 250-626-3305 or 

email hkmackay@telus.net 

25 Mustad Ultra Point 

Fishhooks 6/0 - New. These 

Perfect Circle hooks are great 

for salmon or halibut. Super 

sharp and strong. Size 6/0. New pkg of 

25. $20 Call Jack at 250-626-3436 or email 

sales@tostaba.com 

Reconditioned Volvo Penta 

151A Cylinder Head. $600 

Call Harold at 250-626-3305 

or email hkmackay@telus.net 

Wet Suit for Women XS. In 

good shape but has two holes 

at the ears. $100 Call Bibe at 

250-559-8246 or email lambotl@hotmail.fr 

Heavy Duty Clam Digger. 

Pipe is about 30”, built 

for digging horse clams, or 

geoducks. $40 Call Toni at 

250-626-5472 or email tintintooni@gmail.com 

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• Free Range Meats 

• Organic Charcuterie Meats 

• International Cheeses 

• Foods for All Diets 

250-559-8623 

store@isabelcreek.ca 

Open Mon-Sat: 10am-5:30pm 

3219 Wharf Street 

Daajing Giids 

Space Rentals 

Online Gift Shop 

Events 

Tours 

#2 Second Beach Road 

HlGaagilda Skidegate, 

Haida Gwaii 

250-559-7885 

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Real Estate & Rentals 

Lot 1 Tow Hill Road A 

beautiful 27 Acre parcel with 

over 1500ft of river frontage 

and great ocean views. Price 

$759,000 Call John Ismay, Re/Max Ocean 

Pacific @ 250 218 9776 or email johnismay2014@gmail.com 

1 Froese Subdivision, Port 

Clements 3/4 acre, fully 

serviced, subdividable lot, 

great potential. Price $198,000 

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

Fabulous Waterfront 

Home NEW PRICE! 175 Bayview 

Dr. What a great house 

to call home! 3Beds, 2 Baths. 

This home has had extensive upgrades in 

2022. Price $575,000 Call John 250 218 

9776 or email Johnismay2014@gmail.com 

Spectacular Waterfront 

Home SPECTACULAR 

Waterfront home, 4 beds, 2 

baths, situated on a beautiful, 

private, peninsular beach front lot at 

the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, close to the 

centre of Masset. Price $899,000 Call John 

250-218-9776 or email Johnismay2014@ 

gmail.com 

Log House on Waterfront 

in Daajing Giids This 

charming log house is quintessential 

West Coast living. 

On a quarter acre of walk-on-waterfront, 

it is waiting for you to call it home. This is 

a great starter home for someone wanting 

to get into the market and it is waterfront. 

Kayak, paddle board or swim right out 

your back door. Price $450,000 Call Tracey 

@ 250-618-2434 or email tracey.defrane@ 

gmail.com 

35314 Highway 16 Tlell Offered 

below appraised value! 

Ready to live your west coast 

dream! This stunning 6.6-acre 

property includes two separate lots. It has 

a welcoming two-bedroom home, as well 

as an adorable 330 Sqft detached, one-bedroom 

guest cottage. It is in the peaceful 

rural community of Tlell, which provides 

all the best that Haida Gwaii has to offer. 

Price $495,000. Call Sarah Barnhardt Re/ 

Max Coast Mountains (PR) 250 922 5409 

or email sarahbarnhardt@remax.net 

1645 Main Street Masset 

This is an excellent opportunity 

to own a commercial 

property in the heart of the 

business district in Masset. This building 

is in a prime location and its C1 zoning 

allows for multiple uses. There is amazing 

potential to turn this property into a thriving 

business for the local community, as 

well as offering services to the ever-growing 

number of national and international 

tourists who frequent this world-renowned 

destination. Price $175,000. Call 

Sarah Barnhardt Re/Max Coast Mountains 

-PR 250 922 5409 or email sarahbarnhardt@remax.net 

563 Beitush Rd Tlell This 

special 10-acre oceanfront 

property is surrounded by 

dunes, trees, sand and is just 

a short stroll to miles of beach. Beachcombing, 

fishing and exploring are right 

at your fingertips. This private and bright, 

one level home features an open layout 

with vaulted ceilings, metal roof and wrap 

around covered deck. Own a piece of paradise! 

Price $825,000 Contact: Mike Morse 

PREC 250 600 6620, Nikki Morse 250 600 

4650 or Sarah Barnhardt 250 922 5409 

Re/Max Coast Mountains (PR) or email 

sarahbarnhardt@remax.net 


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Longtime Haida 

Gwaii resident 

Serving all 

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519 3rd Avenue West, 

Prince Rupert 

Great Building on Old 

Beach Rd 1605 Old Beach 

Rd Masset. Formerly Masset 

Grocery. A Great 4,698 sqft 

building in top notch condition, includes 

all equipment, displays, shelving, walkin 

cooler, walk-in freezer and a fully 

equipped deli kitchen, Priced @ $725,000 

Call John @ 250 218 9776 or email Johnismay2014@gmail.com 

379 BEACH ROAD Sandspit 

This home is located 

across the street from the 

ocean shoreline. Paddle board, kayak or 

swim right outside your front door. Enjoy 

entertaining from your wrap around deck 

in the glow of a sunset, the perfect setting 

for that coastal ambiance. The main floor 

has a large kitchen, living room, cozy 

woodstove, air-conditioning/heat pump, 

and guest bathroom. The second floor 

has two large bedrooms and a full bathroom. 

Love to fish, there is a separate fish 

cleaning kitchen, room for your boat and 

RV in the giant workshop/garage. Price 

$684,900. Call Tracey @ 250-618-2434 or 

email tracey.defrane@gmail.com 

4307 HUSBAND ROAD, 

Daajing Giids This 3-bedroom, 

2 storey home is perfect 

for a young family with 

plenty of room to grow. The open dining 

and living room are lined with Port Orford 

cedar paneled walls with an impressive 

fireplace as the centre piece. It has a large 

kitchen with a breakfast nook and views 

from every window. There are opportunities 

to have a home business with a bright 

high ceiling workshop. Your family will 

enjoy the large outdoor space for play and 

around your fire pit while watching the 

sunset. Price $699,900 Call Tracey @ 250- 

618-2434 or email tracey.defrane@gmail. 

com 

1018 2ND AVE Daajing 

Giids Welcome to this meticulously 

constructed, custom 

built rancher on a private cul-de-sac and 

in a beautiful seaside community. This 

home is ideally situated, just steps from 

two trailheads, Gore Brook and Crabapple 

Creek. The thoughtfully laid out 

3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home includes a 

large kitchen, 16′ ceilings with 2 skylights 

allowing for an open and bright spacious 

feel. The living room has a warm and 

inviting wood stove for those cozy winter 

nights and air conditioning for those hot 

summer days. There is enough off-street 

parking for 5-6 vehicles. Just a short drive 

to shopping, schools, hiking and beaches. 

Price $549,900 Call Tracey 250-618-2434 or 

email tracey.defrane@gmail.com 

4511 Oceanview Drive 

with Mortgage Helper 

Two, 3-bedroom houses on 

a private 3 acres. The primary house has 

panoramic ocean views with southern 

exposure. The open concept living, grand 

centre piece wood fireplace, skylights, 

and tall ceilings gives this home the sense 

of bright speciousness. In your primary 

bedroom, walk out to your private patio 

and relax watching the sun setting from 

the soothing hot tub. Some features of 

this home are skylights, quality flooring, 

fireplace, spacious kitchen, and air conditioning. 

The second house below is an 

older home with character, spacious, with 

its own sauna, chicken coop, greenhouse 

and peek-a-boo ocean views. Income potential 

whether you do a long-term rental 

or a B & B. Price $939,900 Call Tracey @ 

250-618-2434 or email Tracey.defrane@ 

gmail.com 

Helping People is our Passion 

Now Serving Haida Gwaii! 

Extensive Contractor Experience 

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• Office Supplies 

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Northern Rogue 

Technologies 

IT Services for Haida Gwaii 

Onsite/Remote support for: 

• Computer Repairs 

• Server & Network 

• Data Recovery 

Hardware and 

Software Sales 

1-250-640-9204 

FIND OUT MORE AT 

www.northernroguetechnologies.ca 

Worker Accommodations 

Long or Short-Term Port 

Clements and Masset Port 

Clements: furnished and unfurnished 

1 and 2 -bedroom apartments. Newly 

renovated, including bathroom and 

kitchen. Sat. internet, TV, king-size beds, 

laundry and parking are incl. Well suited 

for worker accommodation. Clean and 

secure building. Masset: several renovated 

housing units. 3 and 4 - bedroom units. 

Furnished or unfurnished. Sat. internet, 

cable, laundry and parking are included. 

Please email dustin@rushworthelectric.ca 

for more info or call/text 250 661 9012 

Liquor Store Building in 

Masset Exceptional return 

on investment with long 

term lease in place, asking 

$448,800 Call John for details 250 218 

9776 Johnismay2014@gmail.com 

870 Eagle Road Tow Hill 

A fabulous, pristine, 52 Acre 

parcel spanning the Chown 

River in the Tow Hill area. 

Price $1,390,000 Call John Ismay, Re/ 

Max Ocean Pacific 250 218 9776 or email 

johnismay2014@gmail.com 

1828 Alder Cres, Masset 

Totally renovated. 3 beds, 2 

baths, half duplex with new 

heat pump. Ready to enjoy! 

Price $297,500. Call John 250-218-9776 or 

email johnismay2014@gmail.com 

Masset Bike Shop Great 

opportunity to run your 

own business without Price 

$209,000 Call John @ 250 218 

9776 or email johnismay2014@gmail.com 

Simple Stationary Bike. I am looking 

for a simple stationary bike. I don’t 

want bells and whistles. It is for a small 

area. Maybe you have one just collecting 

clothes or something lol. Call Karen at 

250-559-4255 or email karefoe@gmail. 

com 

50 HG May / June 2023 51 

Wanted 

Telescope Expert Wanted. 

Is there anyone out 

there who has the expertise 

to clean the inner lens of a 

telescope, reassemble and 

recollimate? Will pay well for a good job, 

thanks. Pls. leave a voicemail at 250-559- 

9089 or email info@haidagwaiitrader. 

com. 

Chainsaws Wanted. Looking 

for used chainsaws. 

Preference would be Stihl 066 or Stihl 08 

but will consider others. Thank you. Call 

David at 250-557-4222 (call only, no text) 

or email detowing@outlook.com 

Rock Scaler Wanted. I’m 

looking for an experienced 

rock scaler to clear rocks and 

debris above a recent localized 

landslide. Own WorkSafe coverage 

preferred. If interested, call or email me 

for more information. George at 250-559- 

7899 or email grstein@telus.net 

Employment & Training 

Haida House Seasonal 

Positions 2023. Looking for 

a fun seasonal position with 

a great team? Haida Tourism 

has spots available at the 

Haida House at Tllaal, offering flexible 

start dates & competitive wages. Experience 

not required but a sense of humour 

is mandatory! More Information on positions 

available at the link below: https:// 

www.haico.ca/careers or call Haida 

House at 250-557-4600 or email careers@ 

haico.ca 

Community Residence 

Support Worker in Masset. 

Daytime Shifts $25.05- $28.75 

per hour Permanent Parttime, 

0.50 FTE (21 hours/week) Hours: 

Saturday-Sunday-Monday 8 am - 3 pm 

As a CLBC Residence Worker you will be 

providing respectful daily living support 

to adult residents with developmental 

disabilities living in the CLBC staffed residence. 

This position requires the use their 

vehicle in the course of their duties. For 

complete list of duties or to send applications, 

send email to: clcm@hgscp.ca 

Subject line: Community Support Worker 

CLSW-2 Position Attention: Daniel 

Kolpatzik, Community Living Contracts 

Manager

Hiring F/T Member Services Representative. 

Northern Savings Credit Union has an 

opening at the Daajing Giids branch. This would appeal 

to an outgoing individual interested in providing excellent 

customer service and a career in sales. Education: Secondary 

School Diploma required. Experience: Previous sales 

and service experience preferred or an equivalent combination 

of education, training and experience. Skills: Excellent 

written and verbal English communication skills. 

Working knowledge, skills and experience in Microsoft 

Office. Please send your resume Naomi Kowal at 250-628- 

0356 or email naomikowal@northsave.com 

Now Hiring! FT/PT Technicians. Northern 

Rogue Technologies is looking to hire onsite and remote 

Information Technology Technicians. Please visit our website 

for the latest employment opportunities! Call Devin 

Rawlek at 250-640-9204 or email career.opportunities@ 

northernrogue.ca 

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 50 

(HAIDA GWAII) 

Qualified applicants are being sought for the following 

casual positions: 

Custodian 

Grade 12 education is required, previous training and/or experience 

in janitorial procedures would be an asset or the willingness 

to learn and maintain safe and proper cleaning techniques 

(WHMIS & WSBC). The hourly rate for this position is $26.88. 

Education Assistant 

Grade 12 level of education is required supplemented by one to 

two years of formal training in Special Education. The hourly rate 

for this position is $31.59. 

Bus Driver 

Grade 10 education, a valid BC Class 2 driver’s license, one year 

related experience and the ability to interact with students in an 

effective manner are required. The hourly rate for this position 

is $28.47. 

Comprehensive job descriptions and application forms can be 

obtained from the District website at www.sd50.bc.ca. 

Please send complete application package along with three professional 

references or questions to: 

Email: hr@sd50.bc.ca 

School District No. 50 (Haida Gwaii) 

PO Box 69, Village of Daajing Giids, BC V0T 1S0 

Fax: (250) 559 8849 

P/T Business Account Manager. Northern 

Savings Credit Union has an opening for a 

P/T Business Account Manager for our Masset or Daajing 

Giids location. If you are passionate about improving 

people’s financial health and have experience with sales 

and service, we would like to hear from you. Education: 

Completion of post-secondary education is required. 

Completion of sales and service training or a business 

credit lending program is preferred. Experience: Previous 

business lending experience required. Previous retail 

lending or financial services experience preferred. Travel 

is a requirement of this position. Please send your resume 

to Naomi Kowal at 250-628-0356 or email naomikowal@ 

northsave.com 

F/T Loans Officer Northern Savings 

Credit Union in Daajing Giids. Education: 

High School diploma is a requirement. Completion 

of post-secondary education is an asset. Completion of 

sales training is an asset. Completion of Personal Lending 

course. Experience: Previous lending, sales, service and 

financial services experience required. Skills: Demonstrated 

sales skills. Expert knowledge of products and services 

required. Ability to communicate and liaise professionally 

with members, potential customers, community groups 

and co-workers while maintaining confidentiality. Working 

knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office. Send 

your resume to naomikowal@northsave.com or call Naomi 

Kowal at 250-628-0356. 

Community Service Listings 

Alcoholics Anonymous. If you have a drinking 

problem we can help. If you live in the 

north end of Haida Gwaii call John at 250-626- 

7557. In-person meetings are on Wednesdays, 

at 8 pm in the Masset Fire Hall soup kitchen. If you live 

in the South end, call Lou at 250-559-4568. Meetings are 

held in the HlGaagilda Skidegate at the United Church, 

at 8 pm on Saturday nights. For more info on how to join 

a local virtual Zoom meeting, call John at 250-626-7557. 

Call John/Lou at (250) 626-7557 or email info@haidagwaiitrader.com 

Craig Neal Beachy 

died on March 31, 2023, in Campbell River, 

British Columbia, as the result of complications 

from stomach cancer. Colleen, Craig’s 

wife of 42 years, supported by close family 

members, was by his side to the end. 

Craig was born on August 1, 1960, in McMinnville, 

Oregon, becoming the youngest of 

Glen and Melba Beachy’s four children. 

In 1969, Glen and Melba packed up Craig 

and their three daughters and headed to 

Northwestern British Columbia, where they 

made their new home in Smithers. Craig’s 

youth was spent with his friends and family 

– camping, hiking, hunting and fishing in 

the Bulkley Valley wilderness. 

By 1977, Glen and Melba’s wanderlust 

Craig and Colleen Beachy, Gregory Creek Beach, Haida Gwaii, November 6, 2021 

re-emerged and they set off to Haida Gwaii, 

settling in Port Clements, with Craig attending George Mercer Dawson Secondary in Masset. It was there that 

he met Colleen, his high school sweetheart and life-long companion. 

Craig and Colleen were married January 23, 1981, and it wasn’t long before Clint was born, with Eli and Stephanie 

following in quick succession. 

Craig’s working career on Haida Gwaii started in the log salvage and marine towing business, before he joined 

his father, Glen, and learned to run a small business as an equipment owner/operator. Craig became a logger 

while he worked with Colleen’s father, ultimately forming C & C Beachy Contracting Ltd. in 1987 with Colleen 

when they assumed responsibility for David Froese Logging’s contract to build logging roads and hoe-chuck 

for MacMillan Bloedel Ltd. 

At 23, Craig joined the Port Clements Fire Department and over almost four decades became the Deputy Chief 

and then Chief, a position he held for over a decade. Craig also served in leadership roles on the Port Clements 

Rod and Gun Club, the Port Clements Museum, the Haida Gwaii Chapter of Ducks Unlimited, and the Port 

Clements Village Council. 

Family was Craig’s priority and outings together were a common pastime – searching for glass balls on East 

Beach, wiener roasts in Tlell, crab boils on North Beach, hunting deer around Collison Point, or catching a big 

one out by Cone Head were some of the times in his life he loved the most. 

Craig is survived by his wife Colleen, sons Clint (Jasmine) and Eli, daughter Stephanie (Jordon), grandchildren 

Carter, Connor, Austin, Allison, Brittany, Kinsley, Addison and Grace, mother Melba, sisters Glenda (Howard), 

Diane (Gary), and Jeanette (Kurt), and numerous nieces and nephews. 


Haida Gwaii Tide Tables 2023 

The tide height in Haida Gwaii varies by up to 24 feet 

(more than 7 meters)! The big tides (higher highs and 

lower lows) happen every 2 weeks around the full and 

new moons. Knowing the tides is important for exploring 

tide pools, harvesting intertidal food, fishing, navigation, 

and tidal currents. So before you head out, be 

sure to check the date, time, and tide height, and adjust 

the time for your specific location around Haida Gwaii. 

Tides in Haida Gwaii 

Compared to predictions for Prince Rupert 

K'iis Gwaay 

Langara Pt 

10 min early 

Masset 

Gawée Sdaa 20 min late 

Alexandra Narrows 

Flood starts 0:15 after low 

Ebb starts 0:10 after high 

Sk'iiluu Kaahlii 

Nesto Inlet 

10 min early 

Skaats'insii 

Dawson Hbr 

15 min early 

Taan Guu 

Trounce Inlet 

Low 55 min late 

High 20 min late 

Daa.ulgaay 

East Skidegate Narrows 

(Floods west) 

West Beacon 

Flood starts 3:20 – 3:50 after low 

Ebb starts 3:00 – 3:30 after high 

East Beacon 

Flood starts 1:50 – 2:50 after low 

Ebb starts 1:30 – 2:30 after high 

Juus Kaahlii 

Juskatla 

Low 5:15 late 

High 4:45 late 

Designed by: 

Stu Crawford 

Box 788, Masset, BC 

stu.crawford@gmail.com 

(250) 626-3868 

Crawford 

Ecological Consulting 

Hl'yaalang Waagusd 

North Beach 

5 min early 

Taa Suu 

Hunger Hbr 

20 min early 

Data from the Canadian Hydrographic Service 

Estimates are unofficial and may vary 

significantly from reality 

Gaw Kaahlii 

Masset Sound 

Flood starts 2:50 after low 

Ebb starts 2:30 after high 

Gamadiis 

Port Clements 

Low 3:05 late 

High 2:50 late 

Daajing Giids 

Queen Charlotte 


High same as P.R. 

Kuuɢahl 

McCoy Cove 


High 5 min late 

K'yal Gawɢa 

Pacofi 


High same as P.R. 

Gwaay K'aas 

Copper Is. 

Same as P.R. 

Kay Tay Daanaay 

Cape St James 

Low 10 min early 

High 5 min early 

Haida Gwaii Trader Community Calendar 

Strong Start A Ministry of Education drop-in, playbased 

program for children ages 0 – 5 accompanied 

by a parent/caregiver. Check each community’s Facebook page for 

photos, updates on events, and tips from our support team! Masset 

Weekdays / 9-12 / Tahayghen Elementary School / 2151 Tahayghen 

Drive / Contact Beth Kellar at 250-626-5572 or bkellar@sd50.bc.ca 

or FB: Tahayghen Strong Start. Port Clements Tuesdays, Wednesdays, 

and Thursdays / 9-12 / Port Clements Multipurpose Building / 

36 Cedar Avenue West / Contact Jasmine Beachy at 250-557-4333 or 

jbeachy@sd50.bc.ca or FB: PCES StrongStart. Sandspit Weekdays 

/ 9-12 / Agnes L Mathers Elementary School / 406 Copper Bay / Contact 

Claire Gauthier at (250) 637-5454 or cgauthier@sd50.bc.ca or 

FB: ALM Strong Start. Skidegate Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays 

/ 10:30-12:30 / Sk’aadgaa Naay Elementary School / 500 Skidegate 

Heights / Our program includes: breakfast and coffee, circle times 

(featuring Moe the Mouse), gym time and more. Contact Hayley 

Zacks at 250-637-1681 or hayleyzacks@gmail.com or FB: qccstrongstart 

May/June 2023 

Go to www.haidagwaiitrader.com, click on the Calendar tab and post your event, or send your event details to 

Jamie McDonald at events.manager@haidagwaiitrader.com 

Island Wide & Online 

Alcoholics Anonymous If you have a drinking 

problem we can help. If you live in the north end of 

Haida Gwaii call John at 250-626-7557. In-person 

meetings are on Wednesdays, at 8 pm in the Masset 

Fire Hall soup kitchen. If you live in the South end, 

call Lou at 250-559-4568. Meetings are held in the HlGaagilda Skidegate 

at the United Church, at 8 pm on Saturday nights. For more 

info on how to join a virtual meeting, call John at 250-626-7557 or 

visit aa.org/pages/en_US 

VIRL – Tech support with library Manager Patrick. 

If you need any tech support, contact your local 

VIRL branch and schedule a time to come in with 

your device. Contacts can be found at virl.bc.ca Budgeting 

101 Thursdays 2-4pm & Saturdays 12-2pm 

/ in person (Sandspit VIRL) or virtual / Book a private session with 

librarian Kelsey to learn how to use YNAB (You Need A Budget) 

online software, a powerful tool to help you gain clarity and control 

over your finances. Sharing financial information is not required. 

Ages 15+. For more information, contact Kelsey at 250-637-2247 or 

sandspit@virl.bc.ca 

Gwaii Trust 5-Year Review May 16 / 7-9pm / 

Sarah’s Longhouse / 387 Eagle Ave / Old Massett OR 

May 17 / Small Hall / Front Street / Skidegate OR May 

25 / Online via Zoom / Join us in person or virtually 

to learn about the Gwaii Trust and provide your 

feedback. Coffee, tea and baked goods, as well as door prizes, will 

be provided at the in-person sessions! By sharing your thoughts 

and perspectives, you can help us to plan for the future and make 

improvements as we go forward. For more information, contact 

Carla Lutner 250-559-8883 or carla.lutner@gwaiitrust.com or visit 

gwaiitrust.com/5YearReview 

Gaw Tlagée / Old Massett & Masset 

Tawlang Ga Tlaayds - Open Gym Mondays & 

Thursdays / 3:15-5pm / Kwiiyaans Hall / 348 Eagle 

Ave / Join us, families with children 0-6 years old & 

siblings. Snacks provided. Check our FB: tawlang. 

gatlaayds.1 for more info on our Together Tuesdays 

(1-3pm every Tuesday), Breastfeeding group, Pregnancy 

Outreach Program and other activities offered at 

the Youth Centre. 

Women’s Drop-In Coffee Time Thursdays / 10am-Noon / Wellness 

House / 2112 Collison Ave. / Open to all self-identifying women! 

For more information contact Delvina Lawrence at 250-626-3911 

Kwiiyaans Community Hall Activities Every day of the week / 

Eagle Ave. / Old Masset / Bootcamp, Yoga and Open Gym. For more 

information, contact Tando 250-626-7995 or FB Kwiiyaans Community 

Hall 

Gaw Tlagee Youth Centre Activities - Volleyball Mondays 

/ 7-9pm / ages 13+ / Afterschool programs Tuesdays, Wednesdays 

and Thursdays / 3-4:30pm / Ages 9-12 / Pre-teen activities 

Mondays & Fridays 4:30-6pm / Ages 11-12 / Teen Night Fridays 

/ 7-10pm / Ages 13-18. For more information contact Toni-Lynn 

Davidson at Tonilynn.davidson@haidahealth.ca or FB Old Masset 

Youth Program 

Masset Market – Make it! Bake it! Grow it! Fridays, yearround, 

11am – 2pm / Across from the HG Co-op, 1575 

Main Street in Masset / Locally grown and prepared 

foods including vegetables, greens, herbs, eggs, preserves, 

ferments, baked goods & treats; potted plants 

& starts, cut flowers, mushrooms and berries available 

in season. Locally handcrafted items include jewellery, Haida 

art & carvings, soap & body products, pottery, knitted & sewn crafts, 

beach-combed treasures and more! Delicious hot lunches are a 

regular feature at the market. For more info, contact Natalie Affolter 

at 250-626-9181 or massetmarket@gmail.com or check us out on 

Facebook and Instagram: Masset Market 

Breastfeeding group Every 3rd Wednesday of the 

month (May 17 & June 21) / 11am-12:30pm / Old Masset 

Youth Centre / 150B Raven Ave / This peer support 

group is for parents who are currently breastfeeding, chestfeeding, 

lactating or providing human milk to their little ones, as well as 

expecting parents thinking of human milk feeding, and elders and 

community care providers with lived human milk feeding experience. 

For more information contact Emma at 250-626-7688 or 

emma.mt@lllc.ca or FB: LLLC -La Leche League Haida Gwaii or 

www.lllc.ca 

Harbour Days May 20 / Time TBD / Masset Main 

Street / Fun filled day open to all! For more information 

contact Lianne Trepanier at 250-626-3995 or 

vomadmin@mhtv.ca or FB: Village of Masset 


Gaw Tlagée / Old Massett & Masset - cont. 

HGREC Activities – Drop in Badminton Tuesdays 

/ 7-9pm / Gudangaay Tlaats’gaa Naay Secondary 

School / 1647 Cook St / Free, please wear indoor shoes. 

Open to ages 13+. Follow Greater Masset Racquet 

Sports on FB for pictures and closures. Mindful 

Belly Moves Tuesday May 16 / 6-7pm / Anahata Yoga / 1644 Main 

St / Imagine a relaxing, free-flowing movement workshop where 

anything can happen – from yoga to meditation, from me time to 

playtime, all infused with beautiful, flowy belly dance movements. 

Instructor: S’ya ~ Bellycian (bellymagic.ca, FB: bellymagician). Cost: 

$18/class. Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) Course 

Jun 11 / 9am-5pm / Howard Philips Community Hall / 1590 Cook 

St. / The Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) is the primary 

licence for possession of a firearm and acquisition of ammunition, 

and it is both required and the only permissible document for an 

individual to acquire or permanently import a firearm. Instructor: 

Julian Knight. Cost: $200/person. For more information contact HG 

Rec at 250-637-1192 or info@hgrec.com or hgrec.com 

Wáan Kύn / Gamadiis Llnagaay Port Clements 

Seniors’ Yoga May 4, 18 & 25/ 11-12 pm / Port 

Clements / Multiplex / 36 Cedar Avenue West / Learn to 

respect your body and discover its intelligence as you 

stretch, strengthen, open and relax. Mats available, 

please bring a blanket and arrive a few minutes early. 

FREE. Taught by Jennifer Pigeon. Drop-in Volleyball Fridays 

until June 2nd / 7-9pm / Port Clements Elementary School Gym, Multiplex 

/ 36 Cedar Avenue West / Free! Ages: 13+. Please wear indoor 

shoes and do not eat food/drink in the gym (water only). For more 

information contact HG Rec at 250-637-1192 or info@hgrec.com or 

hgrec.com 

Tll.aal / Tlell 

Tll.aal Tlell Farmers’ Market Sundays, May 

28th to October 8th 11am – 2pm / Highway 16, behind 

and to the left of the Tlell Fire Hall. Look for the giant 

carrot! / This year, come out to enjoy roasted in 

Tlell, fresh brewed coffee, along with BBQ, fresh-baked sourdough 

bread & goodies, artisan popsicles & lemonades, jams & jellies, souvenir 

mugs, take-away, picnic foods, gourmet condiments, seaweed 

snacks, kombucha, farm fresh eggs & produce, micro greens, cotton 

candy, artisan jewellery & crafts, paintings and more! Cash/Debit/ 

Credit/E-Transfer accepted. $10/table.Contact: Marylynn Hunt / 

250-559-8282 / stmarysspring@gmail.com / Facebook: Tlell Farmers 

Market 

Daajing Giids 

Brown Bag Lunch Conversations 1st Thursday 

of the Month - Jun 01, July 6 / 12-1pm / Village Office 

/ 903A Oceanview Drive / An opportunity for constituents 

to sit with the Mayor and/or Council in a casual setting for 

conversation or questions. Bring your own lunch. For more information 

contact Admin at 250-559-4765 or office@daajinggiids.ca or 

daajinggiids.ca 

IWS Activities 204 Oceanview Drive Trans* / 

2-Spirit / Non-binary Adult Peer Support 

Group Monthly, Every 2nd Monday / 7:30-8:30pm / In person meetings. 

For more information contact Sheyla at 250-559-8828 or socialwork@islandwellnesssociety.com 

or islandswellnesssociety.com 

VIRL Daajing Giids Events 138 Bay Street 

Knitters Social Hour Thursdays (except May 18 th ) 

/ 7-8pm / Bring your knitting needles, crochet or 

spinning projects, and stories. We are so very much 

looking forward to having you join us. Movie Night: 

Hip Hop-eration May 11 / 6:30-8 pm / Join us to watch Hip 

Hop-eration. This movie follows a troupe of courageous, yet cheeky, 

senior citizens on an extraordinary quest to perform at the World 

Hip Hop Championships in Las Vegas. June Movie Night: TBD. 

For more information contact Michelle Scott at (250) 559-4518 or 

dg1@virl.bc.ca or virl.bc.ca 

Youth Centre: Workshops, Drop Ins & More 

DG Youth Centre / 924 3rd Ave / Wed-Fri, 3:30 – 6pm / 

Come by and hang out. For more information contact 

Jay Myers at (250) 559-4769 or jmyers@daajinggiids. 

ca or Facebook: dgyouthcentre 

Earth Temple Activities & Events 403 Oceanview 

Drive Nurturing Joy May 16 – June 6 / 5:30-7pm / 

Harmonize the body’s electromagnetic field to manage 

resistance, develop resilience and reclaim your 

joy in this 4 week Kundalini Yoga and Meditation 

Series. Cost: 90$ Register online. The Groove - Monthly Ecstatic 

Dance Party Every 2nd Friday of the month / 8-9:30pm / A safe 

space for freedom of movement. All ages; suggested donation $10. 

For more information contact Jessiquita at 250-617-5013 or jessiquitamadrid@gmail.com. 

For more information on all programs contact 

Karen at 2506371918 or kswalhout@gmail.com or earth-temple. 

square.site 

Community Market In the Kiosks beside the Ball 

Field / 134 Bay Street/ Saturdays, April 1 to end of November 

/ 11am-2pm / We offer: Maude Island Farm's 

certified organic produce, including Leeks, Kale, 

Pea Shoots, Beets, Specialty Greens & Salad Mixes, Garlic Powder, 

Potatoes, Carrots, Peas & their famous Dill Pickles. Grandma Betty’s 

Artisan Jams & Jellies including Salal 3-Currant Jam, Huckleberry 

Jam; Crabapple Jelly & Orange Rhubarb Chutney, Dangles 

Jewellery, locally-designed & printed Souvenir Mugs, Coffee and 

more. Mary's homemade goodies, including Bread, Nanaimo Bars, 

Brownies, Cookies, Pies, Salsa, Antipasto, Hot Pepper Jelly, Hand- 

Knit Toques, Socks & Gloves. St. Mary's Spring Farm's freshly-baked 

Sourdough Bread, Sauerkraut, Kombucha, Farm Produce and Farm 

Fresh Eggs. Marina’s Egg Rolls. Lama's tasty cuisine, including 

Shawarma & Falafel. Rosie's Chow Mein, Kebabs & Peanut Sauce... 

and more!! Cash/Debit/Credit/E-Transfer accepted. Full season fee 

or drop in. Contact: Reine Pineault / 250-559-4792 Facebook: The 

Community Market in Daajing Giids on Haida Gwaii 

Forbes Pharmacy 

at the Hospital in Daajing Giids 

OPEN WEEKDAYS 

9 am to 5 pm 

Closed for lunch 1-2 pm 

250-559-4910 rxdm1005@nbly.ca 

www.forbespharmacy.ca 

Find us on Facebook! 

Daajing Giids - cont. 

BC Schizophrenia Society activities: Strengthening 

Families Together May 17 – June 28 / 5:30- 

8pm / Earth Temple / 403 Oceanview / A six-week 

program for caregivers Families and friends learn: 

- reliale info about living with a mental illness, diagnosis 

and treatment options - effective coping and communication 

skills, problem solving, managing your role - tools to help navigate 

the Mental Health system, local supports and resources Certificate 

upon completion FREE Dinner provided. Brown bag lunch get 

together VIRL DG / 138 Bay Street / May 25 / 11:30am – 1pm / Join 

us for a follow up to Schizophrenia Awareness. Watch and Talk 

(subject TBD) VIRL DG / June 1 / 6:30-8pm. For more information 

contact Shelley Braun at 250-600-0215 or haidagwaii@bcss.org 

Haida Gwaii Listening Together Support 

Group Thursdays / 7-9pm / The Health Happiness 

Healing Habitat / 974 Oceanview Drive / This is a 

support group offering a confidential safe place for 

everyone. Healthy organic snacks provided by Isabel Creek Store 

and weekly door prize. For more information contact Alexander 

MacDonald or Sheyla Ventura at 778-260-8645 or hg.listeningtogether@gmail.com 

or FB: Haida Gwaii Listening Together Peer Support 

Group 

Sunday Church and Worship Service Sundays / 10am-12pm / 

Bethel Assembly Church / 222 Oceanview Drive / We are a friendly 

and welcoming family fellowship Pentacostal-Christian Church 

where everybody (including children) is welcome. Sunday services 

commence at 10am followed by fellowship. For more information 

contact Heather and Bill at 604-989-2364 or bbeamish1@hotmail. 

com or bethelassembly.ca 

Hospital Day Jun 24 / All day – check FB for schedule 

/ Baseball field by Community Hall / 134 Bay Street 

/ Hospital Day is a community fundraising event for 

our island hospitals held in annually in Daajing Giids. The Hockey 

Shoot is making a comeback this year! For more information contact 

Hospital Day Organizing Committee at hospitalday2023@gmail. 

com or FB: Haida Gwaii Hospital Day in Daajing Giids 

Breastfeeding group Last Wednesday of the month 

(May 31 & June 28) / 9:30-11am / Gather / 223 Oceanview 

Drive / This peer support group is for parents who 

are currently breastfeeding, chestfeeding, lactating or providing human 

milk to their little ones, as well as expecting parents thinking 

of human milk feeding, and elders and community care providers 

with lived human milk feeding experience. For more information 

contact Emma at 250-626-7688 or emma.mt@lllc.ca or FB: LLLC 

-La Leche League Haida Gwaii or www.lllc.ca 

Haida Gwaii Rec Free Drop-in Activities 

GidGalang Kuuyas Naay Secondary School Gymnasium 

/ 801 Oceanview *Not open on stat holidays or 

March Break Racquet Sports Mondays, Wednesdays 

& Fridays / 6-8pm / Come out and play table tennis, 

pickleball or badminton at drop-in racquet sports night!. Ages 

13+. Volleyball Thursdays / 6-8pm Floor Hockey Wednesdays & 

Fridays until May 31st / 8-10pm / Ages 16+. Futsal Indoor Soccer 

Thursdays until May 25 / 8-10pm / Ages 16+. Haida Gwaii Rec 

Other Activities – Akhanda Yoga for Men Mondays, April 24 – 

May 29 / 5:30-6:30pm / Earth Temple / 403 Oceanview Drive / A class 

for men to gather and practice connecting movement with breath. 

Cost: 84$ or drop in 15$/class. Instructor: Lance Reid. Possession 

and Acquisition Licence (PAL) Course Jun 10 / 9am-5pm / 

location TBD/ The Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) is 

the primary licence for possession of a firearm and acquisition of 

ammunition, and it is both required and the only permissible document 

for an individual to acquire or permanently import a firearm. 

Cost: $200/person. Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Education 

(CORE) Exam Jun 12 / 6-8pm / GidGalang Kuuyas Naay 

Secondary School Lunch Room / 801 Oceanview / The Conservation 

and Outdoor Recreation Education (CORE) program is British 

Columbia’s hunter education program. The B.C. Wildlife Federation 

(BCWF) operates the CORE Program on behalf of the Ministry of 

Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations. In-Person CORE 

Exam only - Cost: $30 with proof of PAL $60 without proof of PAL. 

Attendees must complete the online course prior to the exam (takes 

8 – 10 hours) – available on the BCWF website bcwf.coretmr.ca. For 

more information contact HG Rec at 250-637-1192 or info@hgrec. 

com or hgrec.com 

DG Community Club Meeting May 16 / June 

TBD / 6:30-8pm / Daajing Giids Community Hall, EA 

Ross Room / 134 Bay Street. For more information 

contact Reine Pineault at (250) 559-4792 or on FB: charlottecommunityclub 

K’il Kun Sandspit 

VIRL - Craft Night Thursdays / 5-7pm / Vancouver 

Island Regional Library / Seabreeze Plaza, Beach Rd 

/ The Sandspit Branch continues to host craft night 

every Thursday evening. Bring a craft project you’re 

working on and join a fun, social crafting circle every 

week! Knitting, embroidery, crochet, beading, painting, paper crafts, 

anything goes! Drop-ins welcome. Garden Gathering Fridays 

/ 11-noon / For adults & teens, casual drop in, come chat about 

gardening, share your seeds and knowledge. For more information 

Kelsey (250) 637-2247 or sp1@virl.bc.ca or virl.bc.ca/branches/sandspit 

Representing Haida Gwaii and Northwest BC 

290-309 2 nd Ave W 

250-622-2413 

taylor.bachrach@parl.gc.ca 


K’il Kun Sandspit - cont. 

Moresby Market - K’il Kun Sandspit Sundays, 

June 4 to September 3 (no market Aug 13) / 11am 

– 1pm / Agnes L Mathers School - walkway / What we offer: fresh 

produce, pottery, sweet treats, coffee, photography, sewing, handmade 

gifts and much more! Annual membership is only $50/year 

for adults and $25/year for children. Drop-in fee is $10/table. A collective 

table is available for those who are unable to attend in-person 

for any reason. Simply drop off your wares at set-up time (10:30- 

11am) and pick up at closing time (1-1:15pm). Vendors receive 75% 

of revenue, paid monthly. Contact: Kelsey Kricheldorf / moresbymakert@gmail.com 

/ Facebook: Moresby Market 

HlGaagilda Skidegate 

Shito Ryu Satokai Karate Sk’aadgaa Naay Elementary 

School Gym / Skidegate / Tuesdays & Thursdays, 

April 25-June 1 / 6-7:30pm / Ages 7+; Cost: 50$ 

/ 6 weeks. Registration required. For more information 

contact HG Rec at 250-637-1192 or info@hgrec. 

com or hgrec.com 

All Islands’ Art Show May 5 – June 10 / Haida 

Gwaii Museum / 2 Second Beach Road / Skidegate / 

Essence: Literary Event May 17 / 5-7pm / Let the 

art from the AIAS inspire your words, in any writing 

genre. Your written piece should be between 5 to 500 words. We will 

host a reading of your work and post it in the gallery. Email your 

submission to gooseeyes@gmail.com along with your name, contact 

details, and the title and artist that inspired you. Gestural Botanicals 

Workshop May 27 / 10am to 4pm / Watercolour workshop. 

Artist Lecture by Yvonne Vander Kooi May 27 / 7 to 8:30pm / 

Come meet the AIAS adjudicator, Art Education Coordinator at the 

Nanaimo Art Gallery. Check out her website for more info: yvonnevanderkooi.com 

on her art. For more information contact Jamie 

Mcdonald at 514-238-7953 or allislandartshow@gmail.com or FB: 

All Islands’ Art Show 

Athlii Gwaii Legacy Trust 

Public Notice 

As required under section 35, subsection “b” of the 

AGLT Deed of Trust, the following documents have 

been made available for public viewing: 

1. AGLT Operations Report 

for the year ending Dec 31, 2022 

2. AGLT Annual Statement of Financial Position 

for the year ending Dec 31, 2022 

Both reports can be found online at www.aglt.ca or through 

either of the two local Gwaii Trust Society/Athlii Gwaii 

Legacy Trust offices. 

For questions regarding either of these reports or 

any other information regarding AGLT, contact: 

Carla Lutner, Chief Operations Officer 

Gwaii Trust Society/Athlii Gwaii Legacy Trust 

carla.lutner@gwaiitrust.com 

Athlii Gwaii Legacy Trust 

PO Box 588, Masset BC, V0T1M0 

Old Massett: 1.250.626.3654 

Skidegate: 1.250.559.8883 

Puzzle Page 

Answer Key 

Your Communities, Your Councils 

Village of Port Clements Regular Council 

Meetings: May 15, June 19, July 17 ; Committee of 

the Whole meetings: June 5, July 3 / 7pm / 36 Cedar 

Avenue West / Regular Council meetings. For more 

information (250) 557-4295 or office@portclements.ca or portclements.ca 

Daajing Giids 1st and 3rd Monday of the month / 

7:30pm / 903 A Oceanview Drive / Regular Council 

Meetings. For more information (250) 559-4765 or office@queencharlotte.ca, 

queencharlotte.ca 

Masset 2nd and 4th Monday of each month / 7pm 

/ 1686 Main Street / Regular Council Meetings. For 

more information (250) 626-3995 or vomadmin@mhtv. 

ca or massetbc.com 

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