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by Wiijaa Edenshaw
On December 5, a Christmas concert filled the Howard Phillips Community Hall. The show was produced by Nora-Jane Edenshaw and Naveed Ali, with the annual Christmas play...
A Monumental Practice, 7Idansuu James Hart
The first book of distinguished sculptor and artist James Hart of Masset, BC, was launched at the Bill Reid Museum earlier this month. At...
Richardson Ranch’s Don Richardson tops Lakes District Fall Fair
At the Lakes District Fall Fair, Richardson Ranch achieved significant wins, with Tlell Polled Herefords' Don Richardson earning a third consecutive Supreme Champion Female title and Reserve Supreme Bull. Daughter Jamie's Copper-T Ranch also secured the Supreme Bull, showcasing the family's commitment to quality cattle breeding and solidifying their longstanding reputation in the industry.
Former Haida Gwaii Reporter Launches Debut Novel with Island Readings
Former Haida Gwaii Observer journalist Heather Ramsay returned to the islands this month to launch her debut novel, A Room in the Forest, with...
Seniors’ Health and Wellness Institute Society comes to Haida Gwaii
By Sylvia Helmer
On April 30 and May 1, 2025, dozens of seniors enjoyed the benefits of three in-person presentations on relevant and practical health...
A Haida Wedding
A book documenting the first traditional Haida wedding ceremony in more than a century has been shortlisted for a 2025 BC and Yukon Book...
The Good, the Harm, and the Hope in Our Healthcare
In our Indigenous communities, there is a special component tailoring to our unique little place in the world. I see this in action all...
A Discussion on Indigenous Architecture
By Adele Weder
What is Indigenous architecture? How is it different from other architecture, and why does it matter? To discuss these and other questions,...
Jackie Bell Art Show exhibit
Local artist Jackie Bell of Old Massett was recently honoured with an art show in the new artist exhibit hall at the Masset Market...
Haida Gwaii featured in APTN series
For those who call Haida Gwaii home, Haida art and culture are more than just history. Rooted in centuries of tradition, they continue to...
From Cold Showers to Warm Comfort: A Community’s Gift of Dignity
For over five years, James Wilson lived in his family home in Daajing Giids without hot water. The house, where he grew up and...
Haida Gwaii Featured in Groundbreaking Indigenous Water Documentary Series
In this article, there is a claim that this is the first-ever indigenous water documentary. This has been disputed by another filmmaker who produced...
Trolls Plot Against Santa in Festive Play Revival
The Howard Phillips Hall, decorated with greenery and snowflakes, was filled for Masset’s traditional, mostly annual, Community Christmas Concert, its 29th in fact. Fuelled...
Hippos for Hope
Last spring, a curious thing began to happen around Tlell. Small hippos were showing up in people’s yards, a new previously unknown species of...
Wrangling pals from here to Uluru
Atticus Burton-Adams is one high-flying, highly musical cowboy.
Any day of the week, Atticus might be strolling down Main Street wearing a red kerchief, a...
Fibre comets fly at Earth Temple
A trip to a distant desert inspired Kiki van der Heiden to stage an art show about journeying through time and space at Earth...
Making The Stand
New documentary revisits 1985 protest on Lyell Island, Athlii Gwaii
One dark morning in November 1985, a helicopter chops the air at Lyell Island. Boots...
A Huge interview with Brent Butt
Brent Butt says he’s never had a bad audience. At 58, the award-winning comedian, writer, producer and author has been in comedy for over...
Puppy love is serious work for Gwaii Animal Helpline
Any Haida Gwaii dogs celebrating Thanksgiving last weekend must have raised a paw to thank Richard Decembrini and Darleen Wulff.
The Daajing Giids couple already...
JSB 3:33 album hits home
On the closing track of his debut album, Jordan Stewart-Burton raps about how Haida Gwaii sounds.
“Listen,” he starts, “This is how Sah’laana talks.”
“The waves...
Jim Hart sculpture displayed on the Plains of Abraham
A sculpture of three Haida watchmen by 7idansuu, Jim Hart, now stands on the Plains of Abraham in Quebec City.
Called The 3 Watchmen, the...
Beyond grad rates
New SD50 superintendent plans for core skills, life outcomes
When Lisa Bernoties started her first job as a school superintendent, she gathered a team to...
Islands funeral society’s kindness is one-of-a-kind
Haida Gwaii has many unique programs and organizations to help locals navigate life in such a remote place.
The Haida Gwaii Funeral Services Society is...
Western Star was B.C.’s oldest working fish boat
Before it was a problem boat with fuel leaks and popped planks, the Western Star was the oldest working fishing boat in B.C.
Launched in...
Storm reveals history at SGang Gwaay
SG̱ang Gwaay Llnagaay looked devastated five years ago after a hurricane-strength storm uprooted more than 100 trees there.
The Haida village site on SG̱ang Gwaay,...
Diving into family history
After 129 years, the Vigneault family found resolution to a long-standing mystery by visiting the shipwreck of Captain Hans Larsen's vessel, which sank in 1895 off Lake Huron. Using a drone, filmmakers identified the ship, resolving family tales and providing an emotional, memorable reunion for Larsen's descendants at the wreck site.
Skidegate beach walk explores marine mysteries on World Ocean Day
Anyone wondering who is drilling all those neatly rounded holes into Haida Gwaii clamshells got the answer on a World Ocean Day beach walk...
Sandspit student wins scholarship to SFU
Riley Dorman already knows the river he will return to.
At 18, and about to graduate from GidGalang Ḵ̱uuyas Naay Secondary, Dorman has just won...
Pages of the Past: The Legacy of Newspapers in Haida Gwaii
These islands can rely on constant change. One thing that has changed here many times is the local newspaper.
The Queen Charlotte News started it...