Haida Gwaii

Derek Washington (second from the left) and his family competed on Family Feud Canada, which aired on CBC Oct. 3 and 4.

Haida Gwaii’s Washington family on TV Feud

While the feud was a game it lead to a fun night out

 

Two dogs are sick from eating the meat of a humpback whale carcass just south of Masset in Haida Gwaii. (Photo: supplied)

2 dogs in Haida Gwaii sick after eating meat from decaying humpback whale

DFO warns people to not ingest meat or let animals eat meat of dead marine animals

 

Sara Florence Davidson and her father, Robert Davidson, released the last two stories in their picture book series in September 2022. (Photo: Supplied)

Haida authors’ picture book series shows an Indigenous approach to learning

Sarah Florence Davidson and Robert Davidson release the last two books in their series

 

The memorial totem pole carved by Tyler York, Jaalen Edenshaw and Gwaai Edenshaw will be raised Sept. 30 at Xaanya on Maude Island. (Photo: Kaitlyn Bailey/Haida Gwaii Observer)

Haida brothers are raising a memorial totem pole they carved for their late chief

At least 200 people will be needed to raise the 45-foot pole

The memorial totem pole carved by Tyler York, Jaalen Edenshaw and Gwaai Edenshaw will be raised Sept. 30 at Xaanya on Maude Island. (Photo: Kaitlyn Bailey/Haida Gwaii Observer)
The M.V. Island Bay tour boat sunk in Carpenter Bay, off the coast of Haida Gwaii, on Sept. 10, 2022. (Photo: Canadian Coast Guard facebook page)

Transportation Safety Board probes tour boat sinking off Haida Gwaii

M.V. Island Bay went down on Sept. 10 in the shallow waters of a bay on Morseby Island

The M.V. Island Bay tour boat sunk in Carpenter Bay, off the coast of Haida Gwaii, on Sept. 10, 2022. (Photo: Canadian Coast Guard facebook page)
Laskeek Bay Conservation Society monitors black oystercatchers on Haida Gwaii. (Photo: supplied)

Scientists on Haida Gwaii find oldest black oystercatcher on record

At 27 years she’s not a spring chicken but still in good shape

Laskeek Bay Conservation Society monitors black oystercatchers on Haida Gwaii. (Photo: supplied)
Thirteen injured eagles were rescued on Haida Gwaii between December 28, 2021 and July 19, 2022. Volunteer Leila Riddall would like to see more preventative action to stop the injuries. (Photo: supplied)

Eagles being unnecessarily injured on Haida Gwaii

Leila Riddall would like to see more prevention

Thirteen injured eagles were rescued on Haida Gwaii between December 28, 2021 and July 19, 2022. Volunteer Leila Riddall would like to see more preventative action to stop the injuries. (Photo: supplied)
The Edge of the World music festival returns to Haida Gwaii after a three-year pandemic-related hiatus. (Photo: Edge of the World Facebook page)

Edge of the World Festival returns to Haida Gwaii

The music festival will run from Aug. 5 to 7 with local and national acts

The Edge of the World music festival returns to Haida Gwaii after a three-year pandemic-related hiatus. (Photo: Edge of the World Facebook page)
ICBC road test examiners will be in Queen Charlotte and Masset Sept. 19-22. (Photo: File photo)

Driving road tests available in Haida Gwaii in September

“A driver’s licence is a game-changer,” Prince Rupert driving instructor said

ICBC road test examiners will be in Queen Charlotte and Masset Sept. 19-22. (Photo: File photo)
The Queen Charlotte Visitor Centre had 1,116 visitors between June 1 and 24. (Photo: Kaitlyn Bailey/Haida Gwaii Observer)

Exponential tourism growth in Haida Gwaii as summer kicks off

Numbers are not back to pre-pandemic levels

The Queen Charlotte Visitor Centre had 1,116 visitors between June 1 and 24. (Photo: Kaitlyn Bailey/Haida Gwaii Observer)
Haida author Kung Jaadee will be part of an online event to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Month on June 22. (Photo: supplied)

Haida author shares stories in celebration of Indigneous Peoples Month

All are welcome at the virtual event June 22

Haida author Kung Jaadee will be part of an online event to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Month on June 22. (Photo: supplied)
Women’s divisions’ teams from Lax Kw’alaams and Greenville playoff for advancement to the second round at the first day games of the 62nd All Native Basketball Tournament on April 3. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

Video: Opening day of 62nd ANBT and evening ceremonies

Opening ceremonies were led by the Haida Nation

Women’s divisions’ teams from Lax Kw’alaams and Greenville playoff for advancement to the second round at the first day games of the 62nd All Native Basketball Tournament on April 3. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)
Elder Jiixa (Gladys Vandal) and Julia Weder formed the rap group Siijuu Jaadas, meaning cool ladies in Haida, in 2021 to pass on the traditional language to the next generation. (Supplied photo: Julia Weder)

84-year-old Haida matriarch raps the language to pass it on

Language teacher and pupil form dynamic musical pair

Elder Jiixa (Gladys Vandal) and Julia Weder formed the rap group Siijuu Jaadas, meaning cool ladies in Haida, in 2021 to pass on the traditional language to the next generation. (Supplied photo: Julia Weder)
Three rabbits were allegedly killed and dissected in a classroom on Jan. 28, in front of school students aged 9 to 12 years old, said People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. This photographed rabbit is not one in the incident. (Andrea Rondeau/Citizen)

Rabbits allegedly killed and dissected in front of Haida Gwaii elementary school children

Lesson was cruel and traumatizing to young students, said animal rights group

Three rabbits were allegedly killed and dissected in a classroom on Jan. 28, in front of school students aged 9 to 12 years old, said People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. This photographed rabbit is not one in the incident. (Andrea Rondeau/Citizen)
Kayak the humpback whale was found dead on a Haida Gwaii beach on Saturday, May 15, 2021. (Marine Education and Research Society)

Kayak the humpback whale found dead on Haida Gwaii beach

Whale was estimated to be only 18 years old

Kayak the humpback whale was found dead on a Haida Gwaii beach on Saturday, May 15, 2021. (Marine Education and Research Society)