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COMPLIMENTARY This is haida gwaii TAdSWII’• Kaats’ii Hla PEOPLE | CULTURE | PLACES WINTER YOUR HAIDA GWAII TRIP PLANNER 2018 GOHAIDAGWAII.CA | HAIDANATION.CA The name of this publication, This is Haida Gwaii, is bracketed by two phrases – tadswii’, which is in the HlGaagilda Xaayda Kil Haida southern dialect, and kaats’ii hla, in the Gaw Xaad Kil Haida northern dialect. Both phrases are a response to a knock on the door – come on in! The phrases acknowledge a guest’s presence, and welcome them into the house, and that’s what this publication is – an acknowledgment and welcome to Council of the Haida Nation @CHNHaidaNation @CHNHaidaNation you into our home. Haida Gwaii Tourism @HGTourism @HGTourism sii.NGa WiNteR EDiTiOn SanggAd The star filled night from Kuu Jad TlldaGaaw Sleeping Beauty mountain. 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No part of this publication may be reproduced, TAAWHLUUWAD MARY HELMER, JOSEPH CRAWFORD, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any GUY KIMOLA, LAURA SAMPLE, ILEAH MATTICE, DESTINATION BC means, without the prior written consent of the publisher, Haw’aa SUE BROWN, JAADGUUSANDLANS NATALIE FOURNIER, the Council of the Haida Nation | goHaidaGwaii MIRANDA POST, JISGANG NIKA COLLISON, BILL GALT, GAIL HENRY, FIRYAL MOHAMED, KÚN K_AYÁNGAS MARLENE LIDDLE, THEA BORSERIO, CHRISTINE CUNNINGHAM, DESTINY DAVIDSON, CLINT MURDAUGH Want to advertise in This is Haida Gwaii? Contact [email protected] or call 250-559-8050 4 TADSWII’ • KAATS’II HLA THIS IS HAIDA GWAII he people of Haida Gwaii have welcomed and shared these Islands with visitors who come here with yahguudang respect for millenia. TYahguudang is a Haida teaching that influences all life and interactions, and guides us as we strive to achieve tll yah daa balance in our lives and with the place we inhabit. The name of this publication, This is Haida Gwaii, is bracketed by two phrases – tadswii’, which is in the HlGaagilda Xaayda Kil Haida southern dialect, and, kaats’ii hla, in the Gaw Xaad Kil Haida northern dialect. Both phrases are a re- sponse to a knock on the door – come on in! The phrases acknowledge a guest’s presence, and welcome them into the house, and that’s what this publication is – an acknowledgment and welcome to you into our home. These Islands are home to the Haida Nation and many other people – those born and raised here, those arriving for a holiday and staying a lifetime, and those who come with intention. This diversity has produced a rich culture with a kil tlaats ‘gaa Peter Lantin history that includes an innovative Islands’ system of governance and a track re- President of the Haida Nation cord of working together for the betterment of those who call this place home. When coming into our house, you are showing yahguudang when you abide by the laws of the land. One law is to take only what you can use – and, as a guest we ask that you show yahguudang as you experience our unique way of life. By upholding yahguudang, you are honouring this place, the people of Haida Gwaii, and yourself. Welcome to our home! Tadswii’! Kaats’ii Hla! Come in, sit down and be humble. I hope you enjoy your stay. A NOTE ON HAIDA LANGUAGE USE: In this publication, the geographic A Kuuxan Tufted puffin is perfectly location of the story determines which dialect is used. For the stories located at home in the oceans around Haida north of Gamadiis Port Clements we use Gaw Xaad kil and for those south of Gwaii. Gamadiis we use HlGaagilda Xaayda Kil. Photo: Owen Perry TADSWII’ • KAATS’II HLA THIS IS HAIDA GWAII 5 SK'AADGA GUD AD IS, LEARNING TOGETHER A CLASSROOM LIKE NO OTHER Take part in transformative education inspired by Haida Gwaii, a place where resilience and innovation reside. 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