Skidegate Community Comprehensive Plan 2012-2017

Home , Hecate Strait, Skidegate

Gud Ga Is Kuuniisii Gan Yahguudang. KunGasda Tll llgihl (Being together to talk. Honouring the Past. Shaping our Future.)

Prepared by: the Community of Skidegate & Skidegate Band Council March 2013

Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION: b. WHO WE ARE

c. MAP of Haida Gwaii (fig 1.)

d. MAP of Skidegate (fig 2) d. MAP of Skidegate (fig 2)

e. HISTPORICAL TIMELINE info-graphic (fig 3)

f. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT process i. Background (outline process, reasoning and deliverables) ii. Forms of communication iii. Engagement meetings information 1. Open House 2. Youth workshops a. Youth Centre b. Elementary School 3. Elders a. Adult Day Program b. Skidegate Haida Immersion Program c. Skidegate Health Centre 4. Community Workshops a. Skidegate Community Hall b. Haida Heritage Centre 5. Administration meetings 6. Advisory Committee 7. Online surveys/questionnaires 8. Skidegate Band Council meeting

g. POEM: by Late Chief Lewis Collinson (fig 4)

h. COMMUNITY TREE graphic listing key principles (fig 5) i. Yahguudang (Respect) ii. Ad kyaanang tlaagang (To ask first) iii. Tllyahda (Make it right) iv. Gina ‘ waadluuxan gud ad kwagid (Everything depends on everything else) v. Community Vision+Mission Statement+key values

i. SUMMARY: Tree ring circle graphic identifying issues (fig 6.)

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2. VALUES & PRINCIPLES a. Xaayda kil ad Giinaa’ah (Language & Culture) 1. Xaayda kil (Haida language) 2. Giinaa‘ah (Culture) 3. Sgaaga (Spirituality) 4. Tlsda gina gid (The way things were) b. Ngystle (Healing)

c. Xaayda ‘waadluuxan ‘llnagaay (Community) c. Xaayda ‘waadluuxan ‘llnagaay (Community)

1. Yaagalang (Family) (Gud ad Kiigawa) 2. Kwasgida/Kaay.yah (Elders) 3. Hiitaganiina (Youth) 4. Kaagan (Safety & Security) 5. ‘Waadluuxan gud ga is (Gathering together) d. Skaadga (Education) 1. List of Programs 2. Xaayna.nga jii.nga sk’aadga (Life Long Learning) e. Ga taa gay (Food Security) 1. Ga taa gii haalxa (Traditional Food Gathering) 2. Taw kii daanaay (Promote Gardening) 3. Daahlgahl da (Local market) 4. Siigaay (Ocean) (TangGwan Siiwaay) f. Tlga (Land) 1. Tlga daahlgahl da (Land Development) 2. Naagaay (Housing) 3. Hlgawjuu (Energy) 4. Naang (Recreation) g. Daall ad hlGang.gulxa gud ad tlaaGalang (Economy) 1. Gwaalagaa Naay 2. Llgaaygwii (Business Development) 3. HlGang.gulxa dii (Employment) h. Nang K ‘uulas (Governance) 1. Gud Ga kilguhlGa (Communication) 2. Nang Kaadlljuus (Leadership)

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3. IMPLEMENTATIONIMPLEMENTATION PROCESSPROCESS && EVALUATIONEVALUATION 4. AKNOWLEDGEMENTS

5. SUPPORT DOCUMENTS

a. WHO WE ARE skidegate

Hugging the coastline of Rooney Bay, the thriving Haida village of Skidegate is now reaching up the mountainside and boasts a growing population, expanding economic opportunities, its own water treatment plant and a cultural renaissance and pride that permeates every aspect of life here. Located on Skidegate Inlet at the south end of Graham Island, Haida Gwaii, Skidegate’s 800+ residents live a strong cultural life that includes food gathering, potlatching, ceremony, song and dance. Our connection to the land combined with an aggressive enthusiasm for moving forward in health, education, careers and economic development makes Skidegate a unique place.

Commercial fishing and logging, once the main sources of employment are slowly being replaced with ecotourism and cultural-related work. Haida art is world-renowned. The Kaay ’Llnagaay Heritage Centre will also provide employment for local residents and will include teaching centres, a large performance area, an expanded museum, and a lodge for visitors. It will showcase Haida culture, past and present, to the world and to our own people for generations to come.

Who lives here? In the late 1830’s, smallpox came to the islands and all the villages at both the north and south Haida Gwaii were devastated - our population declined to about 500. The people of Rose Spit and Cape Ball villages on the east coast were the first to relocate to Skidegate in 1850. In 1889, the villagers from Cumshewa arrived. By 1893, the families from all the southern villages moved to Skidegate. By the end of the 19th century Skidegate and Old Massett were the main centres of Haida culture.

Today, there are descendants from most of the southern villages living in Skidegate; all of who are members of clans with their own chiefs, crests, stories and histories. The name Skidegate, is an English version of the Haida word SGIIDAGIDS which means child of red chiton. The original name of the village was HLGaagilda.

We get our strength from “knowing who we are” and never forgetting the lessons of the past, being proud of who we are, enjoying our life and having fun. We go forth, with fearless hope, wisdom, joy, peace, strength, and courage. Our stories have a beginning, middle and no end….Paradise is our experience. We are pretty amazing people. (+ Xaayda laaisis) (HHH Vision 2011)

xaayda laas (haida people)

Haida people have occupied Haida Gwaii sincetime immemorial. Our traditional territory encompasses parts of southern Alaska, thearchipelago of Haida Gwaii and its surrounding waters. Our pre-contact population was in the tens of thousands in several dozen towns dispersed throughout the islands. During the time of contact our population fell to about 600, thiswas due to introduced disease including measles, typhoid and smallpox.

Today, Haida people make up half of the 5000 people living on the islands. Haida reside throughout the islands but are concentrated in two main centres, Old Massett at the north end of Graham Island and Skidegate at the south end. Besides these two communities there are many 2000 more Haida scattered throughout the world. Vancouver, 770 km south of Haida Gwaii, has a large population as does Prince Rupert which is 100 km east across Hecate Strait.

The Haida Nation collectively holds Hereditary and Aboriginal Title and Rights to Haida Territories and the cultural and intellectual property rights of the Haida Nation.

All people of Haida ancestry are citizens of the Haida Nation. Every Haidacitizen has the right of access to all Haida Gwaii resources for culturalreasons, and for food or commerce consistent with the Laws of Nature as reflected in the laws of the Haida Nation. (www.haidanation.ca) xaayda gwaii (islands of haida)

Haida Gwaii is located 100 kilometers west of the northern coast of BritishColumbia, Canada and is an isolated group of over 200 islands, large andsmall, totaling approximately 3750 square miles or 1,000,000 hectares.

The west coast lays at the edge of the continental shelf - an abrupt tectonicscarp rising from 3,000 metres below sea level to the 1,000 metre-high peaksof the San Christoval mountains. Exposed to Pacific Ocean weather systems, it bears the brunt of the strongest winds in Canada, waves up to 35metres, and four metres of rainfall a year.

The east coast is a gentler leeward landscape of sheltered inlets, islands,lowland and plateau, with an annual rainfall of about 80 centimetres, yetis also exposed to and plateau, with an annual rainfall of about 80 centimetres, yetis also exposed to high wind speeds from most points of the compass.

The islands' shores are bathed in nutrient-rich waters of the north Pacific,their climate tempered by warm offshore currents. There are extensive seabird nesting colonies, large numbers of raptors, and many salmon spawning streams of all sizes.

About 5000 people inhabit these islands. The 2006 Census counted 694in Old Massett; the Village of Masset with 940; Village of Port Clements 440;Skidegate 781; Village of Queen Charlotte 948; Area D, (rural Graham Island)607; Area E (Sandspit) 402.

The closest city to Haida Gwaii is Prince Rupert with a population of 13,392. The ferry from Prince Rupert to Skidegate is 93 nautical miles or approximately 8 hours in good weather. The islands are situated 48 km south of Alaska, and 720 km north from Vancouver with a population of 2,116,581.

The territory of the Haida Nation includes the entire land of Haida Gwaii,surrounding waters, sub-surface and the air space recognizing the independent jurisdiction of the Kaiganii (southern Alaska) The watersinclude the entire Dixon Entrance, half of the Hecate Strait, halfway to Vancouver Island and westward into the abyssal ocean depths.- From the Constitution of the Haida Nation (www.haidanation.ca)

b. MAP of Haida Gwaii (fig 1.)

c. MAP of Skidegate (fig 2)

d. HISTORICAL TIMELINE info-graphic (fig 3) (GRAPHIC WILL REPLACE BELOW) i. Support Documents: 1. Enhancement Agreement Timeline (2012)

Enhancement Agreement Timeline Revised Oct./12 Compiled by Angus Wilson & Joanne Yovanovich

In the beginning of time Haida Gwaii is created.

1785 Chief Skidegate invites part of Rose Spit people to settle in his village 1800 Haida begin to adopt European dress 1825 Europeans were buying a variety of items from Haidas such as fur seals, marten, bearskin, fish & potatoes 1836 John Whiting patented baking powder. When the powder gets moist it releases carbon dioxide gas causing baked goods to rise. 1853-1863 QCI called “Colony of the Queen Charlotte Islands” 1857 Joseph Gayetty invented flat sheets of toilet paper 1858 American inventor Henry Lipton patented a pencil with an eraser attached to one end. 1860 Trading Post established in Masset by an American, later sold to Hudson’s Bay Co. 1862 Small pox ravages coastal communities in BC 1867 Aboriginal Education becomes federal responsibility with the BNA Act. Indian Day schools are 1867 Aboriginal Education becomes federal responsibility with the BNA Act. Indian Day schools are established. 1876 Indian Act passed. 1878 George M. Dawson completes survey of Haida Gwaii, including photographs and sketches of Haida people and villages. 1879 Nicholas Flood Davin report noted that “The industrial school is the principle feature of the policy known as that of ‘aggressive civilization’…Indian culture is a contradiction of terms…they are uncivilized…the aim of education is to destroy the Indian. 1880 Indian Act amended: any Indian who finished a university degree lost his/her status. 1880 The first ballpoint pen was patented by Alonzo Cross. The pen had it’s own ink supply and a retractable tip. The first commercial ballpoint was not for sale until 1948. 1884 Potlatch ban begins 1890 Small toilet paper rolls available by Scott Brothers 1892 Residential Schools established in Canada; English only policy utilized 1895-1924 CF Newcombe bought at least 50 poles and shipped them off as far away as Australia; he also sketched many village sites, and took photographs of various monuments 1896 William F. Semple patented chewing gum. It was a mixture of rubber, sugar and flavoring. 1900 Prospectors and loggers swarm Haida Gwaii; by 1914 8 townships were surveyed 1903 Crayola Crayons invented 1909 Queen Charlotte Hospital opens 1909 School in Masset situated on a log float house style, pencils would roll off the desks at high tide 1910 Canoe production virtually ceases after introduction of gasoline-powered boats 1912 First Light Houses at Cape St. James & North Island (Langara) 1913 November 1, First public telephone & telegraph line 1914 Hospital opens in Masset c.1920 “It is readily acknowledged that Indian children lose their natural resistance to illness by habituation so closely in residential schools and that they die at a much higher rate than in villages. But this does not justify a change in the policy of this Department which is geared towards a final solution of our Indian problem,” Duncan Campbell Scott, Deputy Superintendent of Indian Affairs 1920 Education is compulsory for children between 7 and 15. Parents who refuse to send their children to school are punished under a change made to the Indian Act. 1915 School in Sandspit opens 1920 School in Port Clements opens 1920s Old Massett Day School 1922Canadians Fredrick Banting & Charles Best discovered insulin used to treat diabetics 1928 12-mile plank road connects Island communities to Port Clements (no road to Masset, this road took 8 years to build) 1931 George Brown of Skidegate was the first All Indian School Olympiad in BC 1939 Aboriginal population of BC is 22,000 the lowest point recorded. Was approximately 1,000,000 a century earlier 1945 School District 50, an amalgam of Queen Charlotte and Masset, is formed 1946-48 Almost all aboriginal representatives reject the underlying goal of assimilation of both day and residential schools. Many call for greater aboriginal control of schools. 1946 Airplane service to Islands begins 1947 Canadian Pacific Airlines begins regular daily service to Sandspit 1947 Rough wagon trail between Skidegate & Tlell gets improved 1948 Earthquake hits Haida Gwaii at 8.1 on the Richter scale 1949 The first Polaroid camera went on sale in New York City. Built to take & develop pictures all in one, it produced a ‘finished’ picture in 60 seconds. 1950 Masset offering Grade 12, Miss Emily Davidson 1st Native to graduate from Masset High School 1950’s (Early 50’s) Hydro in Skidegate, Sandspit, Queen Charlotte & Masset 1951 Potlatch Ban dropped 1951 Native and Non-Native students allowed attending school together 1951 Gravel road completed from Tlell to Port Clements replacing the plank road. No road to Masset until 1958 1952 Indian children were admitted to the Provincial school in New Masset from grade 6 & up. New arrangement also included assistance to build new school in Masset & opened in the fall for Grades 1- arrangement also included assistance to build new school in Masset & opened in the fall for Grades 1- 12. Today, this is GMD High school Grade 8-12 Skidegate Inlet United school enrolment increased from 38 to 65 students in Grade 1-9 with the influx of students from Skidegate. Skidegate Indian School was a 2-room school, Grades 1-3 in one room & Grade 4-6 in the other room. 1953 A new 2-room school opened in Queen Charlotte 1953 CBC first broadcasting system in North America to show complete film of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth on TV, within 4 hours of the end of the ceremony in London, England 1954 First colour TV’s were for sale 1955 Queen Charlotte School District was returned to Prince Rupert District. Prince Rupert was responsible for the 6 Island schools 2 were Elem/Sec, 2 Elem. Schools 2 Indian Day schools 1957 1st celebrated Grade 12 Graduation ceremonies in Masset 1957 Totem Poles removed from Skung Gwaii, Ninstints (Anthony Island) 1958 Gravel Road to Masset now connecting all Island communities 1960 March Trustee reports Parents a problem with integration of Indian students 1960 September, School opened @ Moresby Logging Camp 1960 The first electric wristwatch was introduced. Before this watches had to be wound up to keep them running. 1961 School opened @ Jedway Mining Camp 1963 Skidegate Basketball team attends the All Native Basketball Tournament in Prince Rupert and continues to send teams to the tournament 1964 June, Indian Day School in Skidegate closed; students all attend Queen Charlotte School in Sept. 1961 TV on Haida Gwaii 1965-1995 Military base in Masset is operational 1965 Port Clements school enrolment 65 students 1965 Sept. No Haida students would be enrolled in Masset School – construction of a new 4-room school in Old Massett for Sept. 1966 1965 George Brown awarded belated “Tommy Longboat” trophy for BC for Outstanding Native Athlete in Canada. 1966 Graham Island roads paved from Skidegate Mission to Port Clements 1960’s late Tasu (Mining Camp) 7 Sewell Inlet (Logging Camp) schools open, Jedway School closes 1968 Queen Charlotte Elem/Junior School opened in Queen Charlotte 1969 July 20 Neil Armstrong takes mankind’s first step on the moon. 1969 Federal “White paper” on Indian Policy rejects aboriginal claim 1969 Robert Davidson raises a pole in Old Massett; the first pole since the potlatch ban approx.100 years prior 1970 Tahayghen Elementary Opens; Masset Secondary re-named George m Dawson 1973 Haida culture course offered at GMD 1974 Council of the Haida Nation formed 1975 Bill Reid & Bill Stevens assist in the removal of old Haida Totem poles @ Skung Gwaii for the Provincial Museum of Victoria 1975 Grade 11 0ffered for the first time at Queen Charlotte Elem. Sec. School 1976 Jan. Nursery School in Skidegate opens for 4 year olds 1976 Grade 12 offered for the first time at Queen Charlotte Elem/Sec. School 1976 Grade 1-11 Haida Studies kits created and stored at School District Resource Centre developed by Kathy Bedard & Cliff Armstrong 1976 Queen Charlotte Elem/Sec begins to offer Haida classes with Diane Brown & Ada Yovanovich, other to later teach were: Duncan White & Russ Jones 1976 Skidegate opens museum at First Beach 1976 Oct. Northland Prince Freighter makes its last call to Masset 1977 First Grade 12 Graduation class & ceremony @Queen Charlotte Elem. Sec. 1978 Skidegate Band opens a new longhouse & raises a 50’ totem pole created by Bill Reid this was the first pole raised in Skidegate in over 100 years. 1979 Rediscovery Camps begin 1980 Nov 20, BC Ferries offered its first passenger and car voyage from Prince Rupert to Skidegate Landing 1981 August 21, IBM released its first home computer 1983 QCI Readers series; Developed 12 readers & teacher resource manual 1983 QCI Readers series; Developed 12 readers & teacher resource manual 1983-1984 1st Personal Apple computers available with graphical user interface. 1983 July 21, the coldest temperature on Earth was recorded at Vostock, Antarctica when the mercury dropped to -89.2 degrees Celsius, close to the temperature of dry ice. 1985 November Lyell Island Standoff 1985-86 Bill Reid & others create “Loo Taas” Canoe, 1st Haida canoe built for many years since 1910 1987 Sullivan Commission on Education 1987 Skidegate 1st Haida Button Blanket Graduation Ceremony 1987 As a result of the Lyell Island standoff Haida Nation designated it a Haida Heritage Site 1987 Morris White & sons of Old Massett launch a 35’ Haida canoe 1988 Government of Canada designated Gwaii Haanas a National Park Reserve 1989 Haida Language Curriculum developed by David Stevenson, Golie Hans, Eleanor Russ, and Joanne Yovanovich 1990 Claude & Sarah Davidson’s Shark House 2 (Long House) opens in Old Massett 1991 Oct. Totem Pole raised in front of Shark House 2 in Old Massett 1991 World Wide Web began www. 1991-92 Vision Quest Kits developed by Jenny White & Haida Community members 1992 1st Canadian female astronaut Roberta Bondar flew into space aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery to conduct experiments 1992 Totem Pole raised in front of GMD carved by Leon Ridley 1993 Haida Government Resource Book developed by Gladys Gladstone & Kevin Borserio 1994 The funds negotiated from the Lyell Island standoff formed the Gwaii Trust Society to monitor and distribute funds to local community projects. 1994-95 Chief Matthew’s School opens in Old Massett, Grades K-4 1995-99 John Kelly & Wendy Campbell develop Haida Language curriculum with Haida Elders & Community members. This curriculum does not contain the actual language, as the Elders at that time did not want the language to be owned by the government. 1998 SHIP (Skidegate Haida Immersion Program formed in Skidegate created a Haida Language glossary containing 500 words. 1999 Jim Hart pole raised in Old Massett 1999 Sk’aadgaa Naay Elementary opens; one of very few on Reserve public schools 2001 6 New Totem Poles raised at the site of the proposed Heritage Centre in Skidegate.2005 Vocabulary Picture Flashcard set created by Jenny White, SHIP, and Parks Canada 2002 New Queen Charlotte Senior Secondary School opens in Queen Charlotte 2005 Morris White Memorial pole raised in Old Massett 2005 Christian White’s Longhouse opens in Old Massett 2007 Islands of the people Resource curriculum by, Dr. Mark Fettes of SFU 2007 Aboriginal Children’s Library opened in Skidegate 2007 Local Picture & Vocabulary Project illustrations by Judy Hilgemann, Jenny White compiled the vocabulary lists in English, Haida & French Language. 2007 Chief Matthews School Haida Language Curriculum developed for Nursery & Kindergarten grades, developed by Marianne Ignace, Rhonda Bell & Haida Elders, Nina Williams, Stephen Brown Claude Jones, and Gertie White 2008 New school in Port Clements opens in a community multiplex building. 2008 Queen Charlotte Secondary School receives Haida name “Gidgalang Kuuyas Naay” from SHIP Elders 2008 K’aay Centre opens at First Beach in Skidegate merging the museum & cultural centre and launched 3 new canoes. 2008 New Hospital opens in Old Massett 2009 “Four Decades, An Innocent Gesture” book by Robert Davidson is published 2010 “Haida Gwaii Our Home” booklet published by SD 50, Judy Hilgemann illustrations used with the stories created by SD 50 students 2010 Red Cedar Gala hosted Haida Author Amanda Reid Stevens sharing her book “The Canoe He called Loo Taas” 2010 SHIP glossary contains approximately 16,000 words 2010 6 Haida Totem poles were raised in the communities of Old Massett & Masset 2011 (May) Chief Waagaanud (Sidney Crosby) raised a Totem pole in Skidegate 2011 “B is for Basketball, an Alphabet Book,” published A collaboration with the students and 2011 “B is for Basketball, an Alphabet Book,” published A collaboration with the students and Teachers of SD50, created by: Tawni Davidson, Alison Gear, Beng Favreau & Joanne Yovanovich 2012 Tluuwaay ‘Waadluxan Mathematical Adventures for Gina ‘Waadluxan Tluu: The Everything Canoe book published, edited by Cynthia Nicol & Joanne Yovanovich 2012 Oct.27 A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit Haida Gwaii power went out and tsunami warning issued.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT process

Background: (Outline process, reasoning and deliverables)

Process Evaluate 2005 Comprehensive Community Development Plan. Compile past research documents

ii. Forms of communication iii. Engagement meetings information 1. Open House 2. Youth workshops a. Youth Centre b. Elementary School 3. Elders a. Adult Day Program b. Skidegate Haida Immersion Program c. Skidegate Health Centre 4. Community Workshops a. Skidegate Community Hall b. Haida Heritage Centre 5. Administration meetings 6. Advisory Committee 7. Online surveys/questionnaires 8. Skidegate Band Council meeting

Participation Plan (Draft)

This Participation Plan will help guide who, what, where and when the community will take part in the CCP planning process from February – April 2013.

Vision SFN envisions a vibrant and living CCP that is community based, community driven and part of a community owned process.

Goals The CCP team led by Dana Moraes and Janine Williams aims to achieve this vision by: • Drawing on a Haida approach to honoring the culture and voices of the community • Empowering the community to have ownership over the CCP • Collaborating with government and community groups to take responsibility for the CCP

Bringing the CCP to Life The CCP team will lead the following phases of community engagement:

1. A community-based approach to planning • Collect information at the Open House on how best to honor the voices in the community • Create a Community Advisory Committee to co-create the CCP • Identify community members and groups with a stake in the CCP • Identify the best engagement approaches with each community group • Set a planning timeline and milestones

2. Engage the Community • Communicate the CCP purpose, process and event dates/times to on and off-reserve members via posters, social media, newsflashes, radio conversations and at events • Where possible, translate events/materials in Haida • Invite the community to weekly Community Hall meetings to consult on CCP • Work with the Advisory Committee and organizations to host group-specific workshops, roundtables, meetings and interactive small group discussions • Use a variety of community participation activities (see Facilitation list)

3. Document Process and Voices • Record, document and report back all community input shared • Oral testimonies, stories, and songs can be recorded by audio and videotaping events, interviews, discussions and note taking. Written information can be collected by surveys, drawing paper, comment box submissions, photography and other mediums

4. Reflect and Celebrate the Process • Determine the milestones of the CCP process, i.e. # and diversity of people part of the process/committed to taking action, quick start actions completed, partnerships created, challenges overcome, stories told etc. •• Celebrate each milestone completed • Seek ongoing feedback from the community

INSERT POEM: by Late Chief Lewis Collinson (fig 4)

e. COMMUNITY TREE graphic listing key principles (fig 5) i. Yahguudang (Respect) ii. Ad kyaanang tlaagang (To ask first) iii. Tllyahda (Make it right) iv. Gina ‘ waadluuxan gud ad kwagid (Everything depends on everything else) v. Community Vision+Mission Statement+key values

Gud Ga is Being together to talk Kuuniisii Gan Yahguudang. KunGasda Tll llgihl Honouring the Past. Shaping our Future. The Past, our Ancestors We bring the wisdom of our past into the present and future. Our Ancestors are always here with us, giving us power, making us stronger. (HHH Vision 2011)

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f. SUMMARY: Tree ring circle graphic identifying issues (fig 6.) (INSERT THIS GRAPHIC)

Xaayda kil ad Giinaa’ah (Language & Culture) Ngystle (Healing) Xaayda ‘waadluuxan ‘llnagaay (Community) Skaadga (Education) Ga taa gay (Food Security) Tlga (Land) Daall ad hlGang.gulxa gud ad tlaaGalang (Economy) Nang K ‘uulas (Governance)

Gud Ga is Being together to talk Kuuniisii Gan Yahguudang. KunGasda Tll llgihl Honouring the Past. Shaping our Future

VALUES & PRINCIPLES Xaayda kil ad Giinaa’ah (Language & Culture) Xaayda kil ad Giinaa’ah (Language & Culture) Culture and Traditions Our Traditions are awake and alive: mask-making, singing, dancing, drumming, ceremonies, weaving, canoes, elders, matriarchs, family, and children. Xaayda Kil, Language, is the backbone of our community and its revitalization connects us to our Ancestors and to our land. Haida Art represents the foundation of everything we do. We have awakened at all levels to our power. (HHH Vision 2011)

Xaayda kil (Haida language)

Principles • INSERT HAIDA When we speak the Haida language, then we know we are Haida • That we restore, revitalize and preserve the Haida language and culture of our ancestors • That we ensure community members have access to and are active in our cultural traditions • People need to feel more pride in themselves and feel free to speak the language; Build peoples’ self-esteem and be proud of who they are

Issues • Parents don’t speak Haida or use it at home • Young people could be learning better, they are not fluent

Actions • Secure adequate funding, i.e. multi-year funding so there is no annual grant process • Set up a language Committee, including S.H.I.P., the Haida Language Authority and CHN • Improve coordination and implementation • Develop a Haida language instructor training program • Include more volunteer regarding language • Improve visibility of Haida language in the community, including putting labels in Haida in all public buildings, i.e. the Co-Op • All organizations and business should make an effort to use Haida • Requirement/prerequisite to learn the Haida language for jobs in the village • To have Haida immersion classes as much as possible • To try to speak Haida more often • To offer language CDs and a Haida glossary to households • To learn more about our culture, who our ancestors were and what clans we’re from • To start teaching Haida to infants where possible • Youth should be represented at all conferences • To make use of Elders who speak Haida, they are always willing, i.e. one-on-one • After school and youth programs in Haida • Haida immersion classes in the elementary and high school • Haida radio station with Haida stories being told and “word of the day” • More night classes • Haida Family Speakeasy – No English

Existing Programs & Organizations: HLGAAGILDA XAAYDA KIL NAAY Skidegate Haida Immersion Program

GINA GAAGAN ID GIDS X AAYDA KIL JIINGA XAAYNANGA GAS GA Mission Statement: (Haida Language Long Live)

HAANUU GAA IID GIDGAD Goals:

• XAAYDA KIHLGII T’ALANG KIHLGULAS GYINUU YAAN IID XAAYDAGAS GAANU ID UNSIIDA When we speak Haida, then we know we are Haida

• TLL ‘WAADLUUXAN GAN T’ALANG YAHGUDANG, K’UUGA AD TLL NGAAYSDLYAAY GIYUU ID SDAAHLL We want respect, love, and healing for everyone

ID GIIYAAGA GYAAGING.AAY Our Logo:

K’UUST’AN Crab on top of the mountain TLLDAGAAW UNGUU The crab was lying on top of the mountain. When K’UUST’ANAAY Haidas paddled through Skidegate Narrows, the crab would reach down and pinch their shoulder TLLDAGAAWAAY because the Haida language wasn’t progressing fast UNGUU enough. This is why. TAY GUUHLANA GAN. HLGAAGILDA K’IIDAAY GII XAAYDAS TLUU GIIDAL GYINUU K’UUST’ANAAY XIIDGII ‘LL XAAGAD GIYUU XAAYDA SKAL GII ‘LA TL’LXIIDANG. XAAYDA KIL SK’AADGAYAAY GAM XAANGAALA KWAAJUUWAAY ‘LAA GANS . GAAGANAH .

i. Committee (no active committee) ii. Partners & Organizations a. SD#50, Sk’aadga Naay Elementary School, Skidegate Nursery School, Queen Charlotte Secondary School, Skidegate Band Council

iii. Support Documents: a. House of Assembly Motions & Resolutions b. School Board #50 Policy 462

SHIP 2010/2011

VALUES & PRINCIPLES Giinaa‘ah (Culture)

Principles • To have a successful Heritage Centre • To teach traditional child rearing • To ensure every Haida has a name • To practice traditional land use • To practice protocol at events • To use traditional prayers for specific activities Issues • Loss of cultural identity

Actions • To increase tourism • To host more cultural events • To teach traditional values and protocol • To encourage cultural pride and clan identity • To utilize and occupy traditional lands • Learn to gather and prepare traditional food • Bring back traditional roles (i.e. Aunties and Uncles) • Haida Family Speakeasy – No English • Create a Culture Committee

Existing Programs & Organizations: Haida Gwaii Museum/HAIDA HERITAGE CENTRE

Mission: To inspire Understanding and Respect for All that Haida Gwaii is Vision: The Haida Heritage Centre at Kaay ‘Llnagaay will be well-governed, self-sufficient cultural K’yuu, celebrating Haida Gwaii and the timeless Haida culture, sharing with the world in an atmosphere of mutual respect and understanding.

INSERT LOGO Insert (Values/beliefs/Principles/Objectives)

INSERT BLURB from brochure on it’s a dream come true.. INSERT ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

i. Partners & Organizations b. Haida Heritage Centre, Haida Gwaii Museum, Skidegate Band Council, SHIP ii. Support Documents: a. The Skidegate Project: The Haida Heritage Centre at Kaay ’Llnagaay (2012) b. Haida Heritage Centre at Kaay ‘Llnagaay Roadmap (2009) c. www.haidaheritagecentre.com

VALUES & PRINCIPLES Sgaaga (Spirituality) Sgaaga (Spirituality)

Principles • That we are connected to the land, ocean, sky and supernatural • Need to get back to the way things used to be

Issues • Loss of connection to supernatural and connection to the land

Actions • To maintain our connection to the land • To teach our young people the lessons from supernatural stories • Programs held for youth in nature • Help young people learn and create a connection with the creator and mother earth • More fire ceremonies

Who We Are, Our Spirituality We are Raven and Eagle. We know how powerful we are. We feel good about ourselves and are at home in our hearts as Haida people. (HHH Vision 2011)

INSERT BLURB from Road Map on supernatural INSERT PHOTOS OF MASKS AND ORIGIN STORIES

VALUES & PRINCIPLES Tlsda gina gid (The way things were)

Principles • Maintain traditional law and protocols • Preserve the culture • Keep the community connected

Issues • A lot of youth have no knowledge of where they come from and who their families or relatives are • Practicing traditional roles is rare, almost non-existent • Practicing traditional roles is rare, almost non-existent

Actions • To teach young people about lineage • To host more community events • To take individual responsibility to share knowledge • Families to teach their children about family lineage • Elders, Chiefs and Matriarchs to pass on all knowledge or it will be lost • Involve more youth in our culture • More traditional food gathering, hunting and eating

VALUES & PRINCIPLES Ngystle (Healing)

Healing We take ownership of our health and recognize self-love is the key to unlocking potential and self- forgiveness is the action. (HHH Vision 2011)

Healthy Food and Exercise We live off the land, eating Healthy and Traditional foods. We exercise. How wonderful it makes us feel to be physically fit. (HHH Vision 2011)

Principles • Maintain current health care • Use a holistic model of healing (body, mind, heart, spirit) • Ensure adequate professional counseling services • Ensure cultural programs are integrated into the health plan • Be inclusive • Be a drug free community

Issues • Obesity and diabetes • Drug Addiction • Drug Addiction • Alcohol Abuse • High costs of medical needs • Elders needs • Understand historical trauma issues • Loss of Cultural Identity • Low self-esteem/self confidence • Disconnected Families

Actions • Wellness committee • Maintain funding sources • Include family/community in healing practices • Inform people what services are available • Provide parenting workshops • Increase friendliness of reception, first impression should be welcoming and caring • Make sure Elders feel safe and secure when travelling on medevac • Escorts for travel to vision specialists • Provide outreach to Elders on medication, hearing aides, alert lines, meals on wheels, grieving, walking program, long-term care, etc. • Youth capacity plan on training, education and staffing, i.e. dental work experience after school, summer students, etc. • Improve attendance at health workshops/events • Improve partnership with NHA • More gardens and food gathering activities • Encourage healthy eating and more exercise • Need to focus on more prevention programs • Help for sexual abusers, drug addicts and generational trauma • Increase access to essential services during holidays • Clan intervention of drug dealing and drug and alcohol abuse

INSERT Organizational Structure (fig 7.)

1. Skidegate Band Council b. INSERT Vision/goals 2. Skidegate Health Centre a. INSERT Vision/goals & objectives 3. Adult Day Program a. INSERT Vision/goals & objectives 2. THE HAIDA HEALTH HUB 3. Visioning for Optimal Health and Wellness 4. For All First Nation Residents of Haida Gwaii

VISION: Our Evolving Vision Statement

Who We Are, Our Spirituality We are Raven and Eagle. We know how powerful we are. We feel good about ourselves and are at home in our hearts as Haida people.

Working Together, Our Connections As a Nation united we are strong. We are connected with the Earth and each other As a Nation united we are strong. We are connected with the Earth and each other and are given strength through these connections. Doing things together-our Feasts, our Celebrations, our Ceremonies-gives us a sense of Family, Community, Spirituality. We respect ourselves and each other. We are committed to building relationships and creating wellness for all cultures that reside on Haida Gwaii.

Culture and Traditions Our Traditions are awake and alive: mask-making, singing, dancing, drumming, ceremonies, weaving, canoes, elders, matriarchs, family, and children. Xaayda Kil, Language, is the backbone of our community and its revitalization connects us to our Ancestors and to our land. Haida Art represents the foundation of everything we do. We have awakened at all levels to our power.

The Past, our Ancestors We bring the wisdom of our past into the present and future. Our Ancestors are always here with us, giving us power, making us stronger.

Healthy Children and Families Our Children are happy, healthy, safe and content. Their lives are full of love and understanding. We teach our children our traditional ways. They sing, dance and play. They know who they are in the world. We have healthy lifestyles and are positive role models for our youth. Family and taking care of each other is essential. Family is connected with everything we do. Our families and friendships keep us strong. We live our best life.

Relationships Trust and honesty in our relationships is essential to our health. Healthy sexuality is essential in our most intimate relationships.

Healing We take ownership of our health and recognize self-love is the key to unlocking potential and self-forgiveness is the action.

Healthy Food and Exercise We live off the land, eating Healthy and Traditional foods. We exercise. How wonderful it makes us feel to be physically fit.

Accessing Our Lands We access our foods and whatever we need from our lands to keep us healthy and strong.

Nature We respect the land and earth. Our islands are alive and we continue to keep everything, the forest and oceans, clean and clear for our future generations. We get into the wilderness and nature reminds us what is important as we walk this earth.

Gratitude Our work is the deepest manifestations of our gratitude for our Gift of Life. We give and share. We appreciate and give gratitude for everyone and everything in our lives.

Closing Words We get our strength from “knowing who we are” and never forgetting the lessons of the past, being proud of who we are, enjoying our life and having fun. We go forth, with fearless hope, wisdom, joy, peace, strength, and courage. Our stories have a beginning, middle and no end….Paradise is our experience. We are pretty amazing people. (+ Xaayda laaisis) amazing people. (+ Xaayda laaisis)

We believe: " It is much healthier to give and share with love from the heart than to step up to see how much we can get, and to try to have it all."

GOALS:

• Continuing to facilitate communication between the Hub communities of Old Massett & Skidegate, between the Hub communities & elected officials, between the Hub communities & health partners, between the Hub communities & senior governments (Provincial & Federal), between the Hub Communities & iFNHA

• Supporting our Health Centres & Health Partners in workshops, info fairs & other events where information about our Hub & the iFNHA can be shared with community members

• Increase awareness of community needs & priorities for health & wellness planning

• Increase awareness of the strengths & gifts of our community members & our ability to handle our own challenges

• Establish an endowment fund to have self- determination, be self- sufficient, sustainable & reclaim our power to take responsibility for one another, our Nation & ourselves.

• Implement our Community Wellness Plan: The implementation of our Community Wellness Plan will: further increase our understanding of 'Who We Are' and decrease the effects of colonization & continually increase our ability for self- determination & the re-building of Trust & Unity between our

OBJECTIVES:

• Continuously increasing community awareness & community involvement in the Hub & the iFNHA process

• Continuously increasing open communication amongst our community members, our community organizations, our community leaders, health partners, FNHC, iFNHA, senior governments to improve our understanding of the needs of our community members, which will enhance the focus of our priority needs & improve our collective planning & collaboration for the implementation of our evolving Community Wellness Plan

• Host four All-Island Wellness Planning Gatherings that we support for planning Wellness Initiatives in our Hub Communities: All-Island Community Wellness Planning Gatherings, All- Island Youth Wellness Planning Gatherings, Collaborative Gatherings of our Community Organizations and Joint Health Centre Wellness Planning Gatherings.

• Working with other Community Engagement Hubs with regards to planning communication & collaboration opportunities based on shared priorities

• Collect information for synthesis & preparing documentation regarding: Health Priorities, Health Challenges, Health Successes, as input to Regional Health & Wellness Planning

Ngystle Society

a. INSERT Vision/goals & objectives

i. Committee: None exists ii. Partners & Organizations iii. Skidegate Health Centre, Adult Day Program, Haida Health Hub, Ngystle Society, Skidegate Band Council

iv. Support Documents: a. Annual Report on Health Services (2005) b. Community Health Plan (2007) c. Visioning for Optimal Health & Wellness (May 2011) d. Community Health Plan (2007 – 2012) e. Haida Health Hub Visions (Oct 2011) f. Community Engagement Hub Work Plan (2012/2013) g. www.haidahealthhub.com h.

Xaayda ‘waadluuxan ‘llnagaay (Community)

Working Together, Our Connections As a Nation united we are strong. We are connected with the Earth and each other and are given strength through these connections. Doing things together-our Feasts, our Celebrations, our strength through these connections. Doing things together-our Feasts, our Celebrations, our Ceremonies-gives us a sense of Family, Community, Spirituality. We respect each other and ourselves. We are committed to building relationships and creating wellness for all cultures that reside on Haida Gwaii. (HHH Vision 2011)

Yaagalang (Family)

Principles • The importance of family values and connectedness • Knowledge of clan and lineage • To ensure all children have Haida names • To have drug free homes

Issues • Drugs, drug dealers, and young children smoking pot

Actions • To increase family time and activities • To teach respect • To provide positive role models • To exercise and practice fitness as a family • To teach children of their ancestry • To research clan names • To provide opportunities for members to be gifted Haida names • To ensure family members have responsibility for keeping records/communication • To have family nights, including camping, community fires and gatherings at the hall • To have coming of age ceremonies • To encourage family roles, i.e. uncle taking family out hunting

Existing Programs & Organizations: Haida Child & Family Services Society

Mission: To create healthy, safe environments for our children and families by developing and delivering holistic programs and services that model our traditional Haida way of life. Values: We value what exemplifies our traditional way of life: love, respect, nurturing, caring and sharing. Goals: to ensure the safety and well being of our children and to be motivated to develop child & family services. The purpose and function of Haida Child is to assume responsibility for delegated child welfare services presently provided by the Ministry of Children and Family Development. We will also provide services to families and children who are in need of information, support and direction.

In addition the agency will establish community structures and provide community education to ensure that communities and families are being actively involved in service planning for their children. We also intend to provide a range of preventative services to reduce the number of Haida children in the care of the government and prevent others from coming into care. the government and prevent others from coming into care. Programs:

1. Family Group Conference Program 2. Family Outreach Program 3. Social Services Program 4. Indigenous Approaches Program

i. Partners & Organizations b. Skidegate Health Centre, Ngystle Society, Haida Child & Family Services Society, Skidegate Band Council ii. Support Documents:

a. VACFSS / Haida Child & Family Services Protocol

b. Haida Directions (2011)

c. Website: http://www.hcfss.bc.ca

Kwasgida/Kaay.yah (Elders)

Principles • That all Elders are looked after • To be inclusive of Elders

Issues

Actions • To ensure that Elders have all their social needs met • To ensure adequate homecare • To ensure home safety/firewood needs are met • To provide traditional food for Elders • To host Elders dinners seasonally • To host group lunched with S.H.I.P. and ADP

i. Partners & Organizations b. Skidegate Health Centre, Adult Day Program, Skidegate Band Council

Hiitaganiina (Youth)

Principles • Ensure the needs of youth are met, including education, recreation, social and employment • To raise our children more traditionally • Standing up for social issues like bullying • Making a change in Skidegate through volunteering

Issues • Bullying • Drugs • Pollution

Actions • To teach our children how to do things like food gathering, wood gathering and helping your • To teach our children how to do things like food gathering, wood gathering and helping your neighbour • To provide post-secondary education opportunities • To mentor youth for stewardship • To provide job opportunities • To create more recreational opportunities, such as a skate park, pool, an ice rink, etc. • To have more retail in Skidegate, including stores and restaurants • Create a movie night at the Heritage Centre • Create more opportunities to teach youth about gathering, hunting and preparing traditional food

ii. Existing Organizations:

Skidegate Youth Centre Skidegate Youth Council

SWAN BAY REDISCOVERY PROGRAM

iii. Programs: • Canoe Journey out of School Program • Swan Bay Rediscovery Program Summer Camp • Skidegate Summer Adventures (in-town Summer) • George Brown Recreational Program • Basketball Teams • Soccer Teams • Homework Club • Haida Gwaii Recreation

iv. Partners: a. Skidegate Health Centre, Ngystle Society, Skidegate Band Council, Swan Bay Rediscovery Program, Haida Child & Family Services, Volunteers, Teachers, Haida Gwaii Recreation

v. Support Documents a. www.hgrec.com b. www.swanbayrediscovery.ca c. Haida Nation and Children Youth Declaration d. Skidegate Youth Centre Strategic Plan e. Skidegate Youth Centre Operations Plan (2012)

Kaagan (Safety & Security)

Principles • Be prepared for emergencies • Support a local fire department • Maintain a peaceful community

Issues • Stealing/vandalizing property • Drugs and drug dealers • Family dogs being shot

Actions • Maintain Emergency Preparedness Committee • Host annual events to keep community informed • Put up a siren and emergency signage • New road by graveyard for evacuation • Safety Plan with locations of meeting places • Hold volunteer session to prepare emergency kits • List of emergency contact information for weekends/holidays • Designate a place and drinking water for people who have nowhere to go • Designate volunteers for emergency evacuation and communication • To ensure firemen have training opportunities and proper equipment • To maintain a night watch • To consider implementing a curfew • Clean Elders’ chimneys • Develop an RCMP partnership agreement • Enforce by-laws, i.e. dogs • More street lights • More rehabilitation rather than jail • More parole officers on Island more often

Existing Organizations: • Skidegate Volunteer Fire Department (INSERT INFO)

• Skidegate Emergency Preparedness Committee (INSERT INFO) • Night Watch (INSERT INFO)

Skidegate Volunteer Fire Department (S.V.F.D)

SVFD has been around since the late 1950s, when it was started the Village had Fire Kiosks located throughout the Community. These Kiosks had a Hand Cart loaded with Hose and nozzle, racks of extra hose and spare equipment in each location. In the event of a fire call the closest community members responded. It wasn't till the early 1960s that the First Fire hall and Fire truck were built and purchased. Our first Fire truck was a secondhand pumper from Saanich B.C. This old Fire tuck is still sitting by the Original Fire hall today, lovingly known as Engine#1, in 1986 the Band Built a new Fire hall, which is our present location. The SVFD has one pumper and an E.R.V. (Emergency Response Vehicle).

Issues: • SVFP Fire Hall is in the Tsunami Evacuation Zone, cannot be used as Emergency Operations Center, it is also built on an Earth Dam and is in the path of a flood, if the Earthdam fails. • Lacking adequately trained Volunteers. • Equipment is expired (i.e. turnout gear, hoses and nozzles) • Need to increase level of priority

‘Waadluuxan gud ga is (Gathering together)

Principles • Value community spirit and connection • Support community members when in need • Support community members when in need • Learn to live together peacefully • Be more traditional and look out for each other

Issues • Need for more community driven events

Actions • Create a volunteer social committee • Host more social events • Encourage annual family/clan dinners • Improve number of volunteers • Host a beach volleyball tournament • Blanket dance to fundraise for individuals in need

b. Annual events & Past traditions c. Committee: None exists d. Partners & Organizations: Volunteers

Skaadga (Education)

Principles • To value everyone’s contributions as teachers • To encourage learning Haida • Learning is a life long journey • To encourage students to be stewards of the land • To teach our traditional ways (art, food, language, laws) • All members have the opportunity for post secondary education/trades

Issues • Few learning programs or opportunities • Not enough high school specialty courses • Youth have difficulty adjusting to Post-Secondary in the City • Youth have difficulty adjusting to Post-Secondary in the City

Actions • To access more funding • To create more “on-island” educational programs • To provide learning opportunities for all ages • To ensure all members graduate from high school • To implement Haida Language Curriculum • To provide learning Haida Art opportunities • Adult education courses offered at the elementary school • To offer more hands on traditional practices • More outdoor education for youth • Provide a life skills and attitude course for youth, including proposal writing

Existing Programs and Organizations:

2. Aboriginal Headstart & Daycare a. INSERT Principles, goals 3. Skidegate Nursery School a. INSERT Support Document i. Policies and Procedures 4. Sk’aadga Naay Elementary School a. INSERT Principles, goals 5. Queen Charlotte High School a. INSERT Principles, goals 6. Post-secondary a. Northwest Community College i. INSERT Vision, Mission, Goals and Operating principles ii. Support Documents: 1. Website: www. b. Haida Gwaii Higher Education Society - Sk’aadga Gud ad is (Learning Balance)

i. INSERT Who we are ii. Support Documents 1. Website: www.haidagwaiisemester.com

Xaayna.nga jii.nga sk’aadga (Life Long Learning)

c. INSERT Principles, goals d. Partners and Organizations: i. Skidegate Band Council, Skidegate Haida Immersion i. Skidegate Band Council, Skidegate Haida Immersion Program, Skidegate Heath Centre, Adult Day Program

Ga taa gay (Food Security) Accessing Our Lands We access our foods and whatever we need from our lands to keep us healthy and strong. (HHH Vision 2011)

Ga taa gii haalxa (Traditional Food Gathering)

Principles • The value of gathering and preserving traditional food • The importance of learning of our Elders’ knowledge • To learn sustainable practices • To share food • That local food is healthy

Issues • Loss of knowledge of traditional food gathering activities • The need to teach youth

Actions • To provide opportunities for Elders to share their knowledge • To provide opportunities for young people to learn • To encourage the sharing and distribution of food • To provide access to healthy food • To provide fish for those with no access • To learn about traditional practices • To learn about medicine

INSERT: SEASONAL FOOD GRAPHIC

Taw kii daanaay (Promote Gardening)

Principles • To be more aware of sustainable practices • To value the practice of gardening and composting • To teach the necessary skills to youth • To practice gathering Indigenous plants • To learn about traditional gardens • To eat local food • To eat less processed /store bought/packaged food

Issues • No land has been designated for community gardens • Lack of knowledge of how to garden, farm, compost • Lack of tools and equipment

Actions • To eat from our own gardens • To eat healthier • To eat less processed food • To share seeds • To market local produce in Skidegate • To teach youth about local plants and medicines • To record Elders discussing where traditional gardens were located • To record Elders discussing where traditional gardens were located • Mushroom co-op • To build a community garden • To learn to farm for local food • Teach community about gardening/composting • Cranberry farm • Hemp farm • To enter into partnership with Graham Island East Coast Farmers Institute o Share tools/equipment/knowledge

Graham Island East Coast Farmers Institute (1912) Insert: vision/mission statement Partners and Organizations: 1. Skidegate Health Centre 2. Ga Taagaay Xaawla (Skidegate Community Garden and Farm Committee) 3. Graham Island East Coast Farmers Institute (1912)

Supporting Documents 1. Haida Gwaii Agriculture Strategy And Implementation Plan (March 2011, MIEDS) 2. History of Agriculture on Haida Gwaii (Elizabeth Condrotte) 3. Constitution and Bylaws of the Graham Island East Coast Farmers Institute (DRAFT) 4. Farmers & Women’s Institute Act a. http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_96133_01

Daahlgahl da (Local market)

Haida Gwaii is a remote community off the northern coast of British Columbia. Food, produce, dry goods, supplies are brought in by B.C. Ferries once a week. A small percentage of food may be flown in. Fresh produce will have a short shelf life. The cost for food products in comparison with our mainland neighbors almost doubles when freight and other costs are tacked on. (Harvester’s Coop Executive Summary)

Principles • Value locally grown and harvested food • Knowledge of traditional harvesting practices

Issues • Food costs on Haida Gwaii are high • Transportation costs are high and travel time makes for poor quality food • Lack of knowledge of traditional food gathering • No local food market exists • Many elders/people have no access to local food (fish/deer etc.)

Actions • Support food fishing (mosquito fleet) • Investigate manufacturing opportunities for smoking/canning • Manufacture bi-products • Create a community garden • Create more community smokehouses • Create a food harvesters co-op: Support food sharing opportunities; Create local employment; Teach youth about gathering and processing; Make use of Elders’ knowledge/language. • Market local fish • Deer processing/marketing

HARVESTOR’S COOP

A Food Cooperative, a community based venture, would enhance community control of social and economic destinies. The project will promote community identity and will also create the ability to control and produce a quality of food that will be affordable to those on fixed incomes and improve the health of Haida Gwaii communities, such as the continued rise of those diagnosed for diabetes.

As an economic and social advancement venture owned by communities on Haida Gwaii, a co-operative value system would be used, incorporating a sustainable action plan to improve and circulate traditional and other local food resources within the communities on Haida Gwaii. This project is being developed as a template for Skidegate with the intent of establishing the same for the community of Old Massett.

This venture would offer opportunities to gain social and economic control. Individuals on Social Assistance and individuals short on their Employment Insurance Benefits (EI) will be priority for supplementing their income and increase their insurable EI workweeks. This venture would build community identities; alleviate/awaken bartering systems for healthy diets that have been disrupted by convenient, not so nutritious and processed western foods. The Skidegate Band Council has agreed to partner with the venture by offering the use of the community processing plant for food preparation and storage. The Skidegate Health Center has given in kind funds for start-up costs. (Harvesters Coop Executive Summary)

Support Documents 1. Harvesters Coop, Executive Summary

Partner Organizations: 1. Skidegate Band Council/Fish processing plant 2. Skidegate Health Centre 3.

Siigaay (Ocean)

Principles • To protect our ocean and way of life • To protect our ocean and way of life • To ensure access to resources • To work together to share food

Issues • People are too dependent on processed food instead of harvesting. We need to get people to do more gathering • Foods are creating illnesses, such as diabetes, high blood pressure and allergies • Many additives in foods • Lack of skills • Threats to our ocean, such as oil tankers • Loss of water source • Pollution, including raw sewage and industry pollutants • Department of Fisheries control over resources • No longer having access to traditional food, such as G’aaw and salmon

Actions • Manage threats to our oceans • Maintain access to seafood on Haida Gwaii • To sustain salmon runs/halibut, etc. • To teach youth about living from the ocean • Ensure the community has the equipment needed to access food • Teach more about food gathering, cooking and preserving • Require youth to gather with Elders as a part of school • Require youth to grow food as part of their homework, i.e. bringing in a potato instead of a paper • To provide Copper Bay fish to those in need • Geoduck farm

i. Supporting Documents b. Gwaii Haanas Agreement (1993) c. Gwaii Haanas Marine Agreement (2010) d. Bowie Agreement e. INSERT

Tlga (Land) Tlga daahlgahl da (Land Development)

Principles • Land development • That we spend more time living off the land • Working together

Issues Issues • Not being able to live or eat off the land • Losing the environmental quality of Haida Gwaii • Tsunami debris • Losing land and trees • Fertilization

Actions • To plant flowering trees, flower baskets, flower boxes and planters • Community gardens • Gazebos, picnic tables, sculptures and totems all over the village • To have less garbage scattered amongst the land and have garbage cans and recycling bins • Fix and make new trails • Organize days to help everyone beautiful their yards • 2-3 day volunteerism package ($500) to plant trees and pick up garbage • To make everything safe for Elders • Easier access to the beaches for Elders • Create mini village complex, to learn how to life off the land • To end recreational bear hunting on Haida Gwaii

ii. Supporting Documents a. Physical Development Plan (1988) b. Physical Development Plan (1997) c. Gwaii Haanas Agreement (1993) d. Haida Gwaii Strategic Land Use Agreement (2007) e. http://www.spruceroots.org/BearHunt/BearHunt.htm

Water Treatment Plant The Water Treatment Plant is considered a conventional water treatment plant and was built in1996. The Plant has a unique design, the water flows completely with gravity into the Plant and into the community. The Plant flows are controlled with valves and there are no pumps to move water! The Water Treatment Plant consists of several stages to complete the treated process. The stages are Flocculation, sedimentation, filtration and disinfection. The disinfection stages we have are chlorination with calcium hypochlorite followed by Ultraviolet disinfection! The daily average production of treated water is 300 to 350 cubic meters. Last year the daily production used to be around 500 cubic meters before we did a leak detection program! We are saving almost half from what it used to be! The Water Treatment Plant produces water for the entire Village of Skidegate. We have 4 water storage tanks through the Village to supply the people and maintain water pressure, also to make sure we have water storage for fire fighting if needed. Two of the tanks are filled with booster pumps in the heights. The Water Treatment Plant is Located up the hill above the CO-OP. Naagaay (Housing)

Principles • That there is affordable housing for everyone • Support young families to become home owners • All Elders and young people are warm and comfortable • All Elders and young people are warm and comfortable

Issues • No money for homeowners to maintain their homes • Rising tides • Mold in homes • Drug trafficking • Young people not able to own their own home

Actions • To increase access to funding for mold, renovation and construction • To take responsibility for the upkeep of your own house if you can afford to • Provide support to Elders for repairs and housing issues • Encourage larger homes, traditional living with extended family • Hire local trades people and apprentice local people • Provide support for accessing cultural wood use permits • Deal with unfinished and condemned homes • Long term care and assisted living facility on ocean front • More rental units for young people, i.e. apartments • Carpentry courses for young people to build homes here

g. Supporting Documents: i. INSERT HOUSING POLICIES

Hlgawjuu (Energy – anxious to do everything)

Principles • Increased self-reliance

Issues • We are addicted to and dependent upon environmentally destructive sources of energy • Costs too much

Actions • Monitor energy costs (heat and hydro) • Provide support for community members to convert to alternative energy sources • Need to get rid of all the smart meters • More green energy

a. Supporting Documents ii. Haida Gwaii Community Electricity Plan (2008) iii. Energy Baseline Report (2011)

Naang (Recreation)

Principles • People of all ages should be more involved with recreation • Providing support for one another • Being a role model • Togetherness • Welcoming, accepting, caring community

Issues • Drugs and alcohol • Gossip and insults

Actions • To have more outdoor activities, such as canoeing, kayaking and cultural trips • To have more recreational programs and organized sports such as badminton and volleyball • To have a trained recreation coordinator • To have more adult motivators, like Elders • To have more off-island participation • Comedy nights • Family dances • Open mic coffee houses and storytelling on weekends • Radio station, including stories, language, songs and community events

Daall ad hlGang.gulxa gud ad tlaaGalang (Economy)

Principles • That we have economic control over our lives and resources • Encourage small businesses and home-based businesses

Issues • Unemployment • Dependency on government funding • Lack of jobs in fisheries and crabbing • Forestry industry is collapsing • Running out of resources • People are getting paid, but are not actually doing their jobs

Actions • To increase business opportunities • To support business development • To support individual entrepreneurs • To crease a Human Resource Bank • More jobs in the arts • Train on island for jobs on island • Incentive programs for local spending • Priority for jobs given to band members • Increase mentorship programs • Support niche businesses that draw people in from other communities and tourists

secretariat of the haida nation

SECRETARIAT OF THE HAIDA NATION The Secretariat of the Haida Nation provides a corporate vehicle for receiving and administering funds on behalf of the Council of the Haida Nation. The HTS board of directors oversees the administration as a whole; this involves the management of all Secretariat of the Haida Nation staff, managing the financial and legal affairs of the society, and developing policy and procedures for providing services. The board also assists the CHN in the delivery of its mandate by providing administrative and technical support, financial planning and monitoring and preparation of all CHN meetings. SHN Members:CHN: Cindy Boyko, Trevor Russ, Robert Davis, Shawn Cowpar, Sandra Greene, Lawrence Jones, Frank Parnell.HCC: Sgaann 7iw7waaansOMVC: Ken ReaSBC: Willard Wilson, James CowparSHN Directors:CHN: Cindy Boyko, Chair, Shawn Cowpar, Robert Davis, TreasurerOMVC: Ken ReaSBC: Willard WilsonHCC: Sgaann 7iw7waans, Scretary HAIDA TRIBAL SOCIETY FISHERIES COMMITTEEThis committee provides the administrative function of making recommendations, to the Secretariat of the Haida Nation board regarding the allocation of the boats and licenses received under the Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy Agreement.Member: CHN: Trevor Russ, Shawn Cowpar, HCC: Sgaann 7iw7waansSBC: Godfrey Williams, James Cowpar Contact: Program Managerp. 250.559.8945

Llgaaygwii (Business Development)

Haida Gwaii Community Futures Mission Statement:

“Supporting entrepreneurial spirit to create a sustainable economic future for Haida Gwaii”.

Strategic Priorities:

“Building the foundations of a vibrant islands community through Community Economic Development, building entrepreneurial capacity, investing in small and medium sized enterprises and maintaining organizational sustainability”.

Advertisement/CCP Plan info:

Do you have an idea for a small business or community service? If so we want to hear from you!

-If you want to stay on island but need a way to make a living, starting your own business could be an option….

-If you have a business idea, a strong work ethic, and a passion for what you want to do, we can help you…

We offer mentoring services to anyone with a business idea or community initiative concept. Support services include:

-talking you through your idea -linking you to information resources -linking you to information resources -helping you assess if the idea is feasible -assisting you to write up a business plan -negotiating funding to start your business

Community Futures is a non-profit organization that help’s local islanders achieve their dream of starting a business.

HlGang.gulxa dii (Employment)

Nang K ‘uulas (Governance) Gud Ga kilguhlGa (Communication)

Principles • Be inclusive of all members

Issues • No regular staff meetings • No access to minutes • No reports from travel • No feedback on annual budget • No follow through by council on monthly reports • Too many reports from AANDC

Actions • Increase opportunities for communication, including with the Haida Laas, CHN Quarterlies and the House of Assembly • Increase SBC transparency on finances, i.e. operating costs • SBC to be accountable for portfolios, meeting minutes, travel • Monthly meeting with finance, including the Band Manager • Monthly meetings to review reports • Need for regular staff meetings • Identify need for community committees, i.e. a health committee, culture committee • Need to have a central place for written community business • Need for family communication plan, appoint one member as a main contact • Need for enhanced clan communication, including dinners and meetings

Nang Kaadlljuus (Leadership)

Principles • Increase communication and accountability • Dependence on the CHN, not the Canadian government

Issues • Focus on helping the wealthy, rather than those who are struggling • Always funding themselves • No real change in agenda

Actions • Need to work collaboratively with the CHN and Hereditary Chiefs • Listen to youth concerns and change direction • Focus on social issues

INSERT Organizational Chart Leadership INSERT Organizational Chart SBC

Skidegate Community, Hereditary Chiefs, Skidegate Band Council, Council of the Haida Nation, Provincial and Federal Government.

SKIDEGATE BAND COUNCIL

• Governance Training o Historical Context o Roles, Responsibilities and Obligations o Administration and Governance o Accountable Relationships o Inherent Rights *Report to follow April 2013

Council of the Haida Nation Iid kuuniisii asii id gii isda gan. Tllgaay ad siigaay Gan t’alang aaxana ad yahguudang. Huu tllguu Giidan hlk’inxa gaa.ngang xaayda hllng.aay gud giijaagids, gaay Gaaganuu gam gina daaGang.nga id gwii is hllnga Gang ga. XaaydaGa Gwaay.yaay Gaaganuu iid xaynanga ga. Asii gwaay.yaay guu, iid kuuniisii xaynang.nga, ad siing.gwaa’ad gan. Sah ‘Laana Tllgaay Gaa id gii kyaagang.ngaay Gaaw aan t’ang naaxang gan. Sah ‘Laana Tllgaay Gaa id gii kyaagang.ngaay Gaaw aan t’ang naaxang sGwaan.nang Gas ga. Iid sihlGa ga xaynangas gii t’alang t’aas.slas, asii kyang.gaay llgaay ‘waagii kilxii gang ga.

Our culture, our heritage is the child of respect and intimacy with the land and the sea. Like the forest, the roots of our people are intertwined such that the greatest troubles cannot overcome us. We owe our existence to Haida Gwaii. On these islands, our ancestors lived and died, and here too, we will make our homes until called away to join them in the great beyond. The living generation accepts the responsibility to ensure that our heritage is passed on to future generations. (Haida Constitution) history of the council of the haida nation

The Council of the Haida Nation was formed in 1974by a handful of people with a vision to organize Haida people into one political entity. Part of the vision wasa clear mandate to settle land claims.

• to negotiate land settlement, and retention of aboriginaltitle not the surrender of aboriginalrights

• to researchand claims development

• to function as a National governmentenacting legislation and policy affecting life on HaidaGwaii.

• toprotect culture and ensure that our way of living continues.

The Constitution of the Haida Nation was formally adopted in 2003.The constitution mandates the CHN to settle the issue of Title andRights and ensure that the Haida relationship with land continuesin perpetuity. the haida accord

We, the undersigned, who represent the Haida Nation as;Hereditary Chiefs, Council of the Haida Nation, Old Massett Village Council, Skidegate Band Council, do commit to work cooperatively as a Nation to protect and enhance the well being of Haida Gwaii and our people... council of the haida nationcurrent representatives

The president and vice president are elected by all Haida Citizens.Polling stations are set up in each region, Skidegate, Massett,Prince Rupert and Vancouver.

PRESIDENT: Peter Lantin

VICE-PRESIDENT: Trevor RussRegional Representatives are elected by the Haida VICE-PRESIDENT: Trevor RussRegional Representatives are elected by the Haida Citizens in each of those regions, four (4) representatives from Skidegate and Massett and two (2)representatives from Prince Rupert and Vancouver. There are also seats forrepresentatives from the Skidegate and Old Massett Band Councils.

SKIDEGATEJason Aslop Guujaaw Shaun CowparPercy Crosby

OLD MASSETTRobert BennettKiefer CollisonRobert DavisCynthia Samuels VANCOUVER Allan DavidsonShawn Edenshaw

PRINCE RUPERTPansy CollisonFrank Parnell

SKIDEGATE BAND COUNCILappointed by the Skidegate Band Council

OLD MASSETT VILLAGE COUNCILappointed by the Old Massett Village Council mandate and responsibilities

The official mandate and responsibilities of the CHN are found in the Constitution of the Haida Nation, which was adopted in 2003.

The Mandate of the Council of the Haida Nation is Haida Gwaii and surrounding waters.

The CHN shall strive for full independence, sovereignty and self-sufficiency of the Haida Nation.

The CHN shall perpetuate Haida heritage and cultural identity, and will enact Policies for same.

CHN shall protect the Domestic and Foreign interests of the Haida Nation andTerritories through long-term strategies, negotiations, and steps consistent withthe objectives of the Haida Nation.

CHN shall promote a peaceful co-existence with other people and governmentswithout compromise to the objectives of the Haida Nation.

CHN shall establish land and resource policies consistent with nature'sability to produce. The Policies will be applicable to all users of the Territories.

CHN shall regulate access to resources by Citizens of the Haida Nation and other users of Haida Gwaii.

CHN shall conduct the external affairs of the Haida Nation.

CHN shall provide for the Common Defense of the Haida Nation.

CHN shall keep the Citizens of the Haida Nation fully informed and shall keep a Record of Proceedings, and from time to time publish reports on the activities of the CHN, excepting such parts as may, in their judgment, require confidentiality. CHN will publish Haida Laas as the official publicationof the Haida Nation.

CHN shall establish Election Procedures, which must be adopted by the House of Assembly.

CHN may delegate a consenting Haida Citizen to represent CHN on specificmatters. Any Haida Citizen so delegated may have this responsibilityrescinded by CHN. CHN shall maintain a Secretariat: a) The Secretariat shall be called Secretariat of the Haida Nation. This Society will include representatives of Council of the Haida Nation and Old Massett Village Council and Skidegate Band Council. The Secretariat will report to Council of the Haida Nation, and to the House of Assembly. b) The Secretariat will administer the Treasury and Holdings and manage the Secretariat of the Haida Nation Programs and staff of the Haida Nation, as directed by the CHN, through adopted CHN Policy and Procedures. c) Pursuant to the Policies and Directive of the CHN, the Secretariat may:

Borrow money on the credit of the Haida Nation with consent of the Council of the Haida Nation.

Regulate commerce with Foreign Nations and among domestic communities.

Coin money and regulate the value thereof.

Lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imports and Excises, to pay the Debts and costs associated to supporting the Haida Governance, and provide for the general Welfare of the Haida Nation.

Employ such persons or institutions deemed necessary by the CHN to carry out the CHN mandate.

CHN may establish committees, institutions, and other processes to carry out the CHN mandate.

Governance structure - chart showing how CHN, Hereditary leaders and Band Councils work together and their roles. house of assembly

The House of Assembly (HOA) is the legislative body of the Haida National government. It is here that the CHN reports to the people of the Haida Nation on the progress of the work it has been directed to do through resolutionspassed at the House of Assembly. As well as setting the mandate for the coming year, through motions and resolutions, this legislative body also passes laws that are consistent with the Constitution of the Haida Nation.The HOA is held over the course of 4 days and takes place the second week of October each year. The location of the Assembly alternates between Skidegate and Old Massett.Besides the HOA, the CHN representatives meet on a quarterly basis; January,April, July and October to discuss progress on issues, make decisions as tonext steps, and bring forward new business. Although the public participatesin discussions, motions are made only by and voted on by the Council of theHaida Nation Representatives.Below is the basic outline for these meetings and as with the HOA the meetings alternate between Skidegate and Old Massett: hereditary chiefs council

The Hereditary Chiefs Council is made up ofthe Potlatched Hereditary Chiefs of Haida Gwaii. Although there are approximately thirty-three clans on Haida Gwaii not all clans have chiefs in place.The HCC meets every other month and provides the CHN with guidance and advice on Haida cultural matters and its members serve on several CHN guidance and advice on Haida cultural matters and its members serve on several CHN committees. The HCC is also represented on the CHN Negotiation Team and Litigation Team.

POTLATCHED HEREDITARY CHIEFS OF HAIDA GWAII

OLD MASSETT

HAIDA NAME NAME CLAN NAME (EAGLE/RAVEN CLAN) Git-ee-wans Vernon Brown K'ouwas (E) Diiyuung Donald Bell Tsiits G'itanee (E) Sgaann 7iw7waans Allan Wilson Duugwaa St'laangng 7laanaas (R) T lajung nung kingaas Carmen Goertzen Yahgu 7laanas - Dadens (R) Thasi Ken Edgars T'sa.ahl 7laanas (E) 7idansuu Jim Hart Staastas (E) Sdiithldaa Frank Collison Tsiits Gitanee (E) Ihldiinii Alfred Davidson Jr. K'ouwas Kithlaigaa Colin Scheck Tsiits Gitanee Gya awhlans Roy Collison Kuun 7laanaas Ginaaqaan Darin Swanson Yagu Laanas Skil Hiilans Allan Davidson St'langng Laanas SKIDEGATE

HAIDA NAME NAME CLAN NAME (EAGLE/RAVEN CLAN) Gidansda Percy Williams Gak'yaals Kiigawaay (R) Chiixial Roy Jones Jr. K'aadaas Gaa K'iigwaay (R) GidKun Reggie Young K'una Kiigawaay (E) Wigaanad Sidney Crosby Gidins of Skidegate (E) Gaahlaay Lonnie Young Tsaahl (E) Gitkinjuuwaas Ronald Wilson St'awaas Xaaydagaay(E) Nang Jingwas Russ Jones onNaa S'aagaas Xaaydagaay band council and village council

Old Massett Village Council (OMVC) and Skidegate Band Council (SBC)are elected by their membership and perform the function of a village government in their communities. Councils are responsible for thewell-being of the communities and enact legal policies and programs in the areas of Capital, Education, Membership, Health, Social Development, etc. They are also mandated to take actions to protect the well being of Band members and the community; to establish cultural programs and undertake initiatives in economic development.Village Councils are accountable to the each respective community's membership and to the Constitution of the Haida Nation.

SKIDEGATE BAND COUNCIL (SBC)

Spokesperson: Robert Williams

Councillors: Duane Alsop, James Cowpar, Remi Levesque, Godfrey Williams, Lyndale George, Billy Yavonovich

APPENDIX: INFLUENCE MODEL

Supporting Documents iv. www.skidegate.ca v. www.haidanation.ca vi. Table of Hereditary Leaders vii.Agenda – Governance Essentials for Leaders (2013) viii.Haida Constitution (FIND) ix. Strategic Land Use Agreement (2007) x. Kunst’aa Guu – Kunst’aaya Reconciliation Protocol (2009)

x. Haida Accord x. Bowie Agreement (2007) x. CHN/QC Protocol Agreement x. Haida Gwaii Strategic Land Use Agreement (2007) x. Letter of Expectation (CHN/HaiCo) (2011) x. Statement of Claim (2002) x. Stewardship Law (2010) 4. IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS & EVALUATION

IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS:

Turning ideas into actions. Band Office/Community-level actions/other organizations

Community/elected leadership/Band Council staff committed to working together to carry out new activities, and to regularly report to the community, evaluate how well they are implemented

1. Quick starts: relatively straightforward actions that are easy to implement right away, low cost, high level of community support, result in visible/momentum-building results. 2. Short-Term actions: (1-5 years), are high priority, community supported actions 3. Medium to Long-term actions: (over 5 years) Have a lower community priority, require additional long-term funding

Process & Procedure Checklist:

 Community Input – Community provides input on department objectives and work

 Draft Plan – Program Administrator and department staff draft work plan and budget based on experience and community input

 Plan Review – Program Managers/Administrators review work plan and research collaboration opportunities or cross-sector/organizations to prevent overlap

 Band Manager reviews action plans

 Council Reviews

Important Questions:

o Is there a Band Council Resolution needed? o Support letters need from existing partners/organizations? o Is there a Committee/Working Group? o Is there a work plan/time line? o What is the budget? o Will employment opportunities be created? o What is the sustainable long-term plan?

MONITORING:

The Community Plan will be a living document, activities and achievements that contribute to the plan and its implementation will be documented on an ongoing basis.

Once a year, we will celebrate what has been accomplished. Progress will be reported annually using this as a guide to communicate and centralize current information.

EVALUATION:

The plan will be assessed at our annual celebration and more formally every 5 years. Staff and program managers will be tasked with evaluated their progress on the Plan annually. Community members will be engaged as a step in the implementation process.

Updating

Conduct an evaluation at each Community Planning Gathering to evaluate increasing awareness, trust, open & honest communication & level of community members feelings of being empowered by having greater decision-making control.

Conduct evaluations when meeting with community organizations, leaders, partners to evaluate increasing awareness & understanding of Community Plan & activities.

Number of contributions & success stories to our local media & communications

Number Community Planning Presentations (community, partner, leadership)

Number of members on Skidegate CCP Facebook Page

Status of our Community Engagement Evaluation Status of our Community Engagement Evaluation

Our ability to develop indicators to measure our success with regards to: addressing the root causes, increasing our understanding of ‘Who We Are’, increasing our use of Traditional Foods, reclaiming our power to take responsibility for ourselves, increasing trust & unity between organizations & increasing our ability & capability for self-determination in our businesses & community organizations

Conducting evaluations to evaluate our ability to plan together to address priority needs.

5. HAAW’A (ACKNOWLEDGMENTS)

This plan was created by the Community of Skidegate for the people of Skidegate. The project was lead by the Skidegate Band Council and funded by Indian & Northern Affairs, BC Capacity Initiative. Over 6 months we participated in Open Houses, Elder’s luncheons, Youth Workshops, and Community Meetings to develop our plan. Haaw’a.

The community, local businesses, societies, program managers, administrators and staff worked together to share their knowledge and address ways to shape our future. Haaw’a.

Special thanks to the volunteers who came forward to make this plan a success including Elders from church organizations, youth, and students from Haida Gwaii Higher Education. Other key volunteers were the members of the Community Planning Advisory Committee. This plan would not have been as outstanding without your support. Haaw’a.

Planning team members included: Barbara Wilson, Band Manager, Marcia Piercey, Education Coordinator, Janine Williams, Assistant Coordinator, Dana Moraes, Coordinator, and Ryan Barnes, Youth Intern. Also our extended team of brilliant contributors includes Jessie Hemphill, CCP Mentorship program at Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC), Jeff Cook, UBC Instructor (School of Community & Regional Planning), Krystie Babalos (UBC) and Jessa Williams (UBC). Haaw’a

And most importantly we would like to acknowledge our participating community members:

Al Vandal Al Vandal Alexis Buxton Alysha Vandelft Andy Spiller Angela Williams Anton Amero April Churchill Aria Pryce Ariah Fenton Aslan Fox Ava Williams Avery Robson-Brillion Barbara Stevens Bailey McDonald Barbara Wilson Beatrice Harley Bella Crosby Betty Richardson Beverly Shannon William Yovanovich Blake Yaroshuk Blanche Russ Bonnie Jones Brendon Jones Brynna Williams Caden Ives Calvin Crosby Clayton Gladstone Camryn Harris Capt. Gold Carol Wilson Carol Ridley Carol Young Cassidy Begnon Cassie Edenshaw Caysen McDiarmid Chase Moody Ceitlynn Epners Chayla Williams Clayton Gladstone Clifford Moody Courtney Moody Crystal Murphy Daniel Morgan Danielle Harris Darian Pollard Dave Mansics Davin Kettunen Davin McDonald Dawn Moraes Dawson Steritt-Aiken Denise Olsson Dennay Yaroshuk Derek Alsop Desiree Wilson Dolores Davies Clara Zeller Clara Zeller Doreen Mearns Doris Dashchuk Doris Rosang Dorothy Russ Elizabeth Hans Dylan Barnes Eddie Hans Edward Russ Elizabeth Pazarena Elizabeth Young Erica Ryan-Gagne Ethan Bell Eva Clifton Florence Kelly Fallon Crosby Evelyn Crosby Fred Russ Fredrick Wesley Freeman Brown Gabriel Wesley Gail Russ Gary Russ Georgia Williams Gerri Moody Gladys Vandal Gladys Hans Gladys Gladstone Golie Hans Grace Jones Grant Moody Haille Williams Harold Williams Harvey Williams Heather Barnes Herb Jones Heather Dudoward Herman Collinson Isaac Hill Isaac Smith Isabel Brillion Isabella Kendrick Isabella Watts Isaiah Pryce Issy Romas Jacey Pollard Jack Moseley James Cowpar Jade Boyko James Parker Janet Rigg Jason Alsop Jay Bellis Jenna Shelford Jenny Cross Jessica Brooks Jessica Brown Jessica Fairweather Jessica Fairweather Jessica Hughan Jhett Collinson Jordan Pollard Jordyn Sankey Joseph Brooks Joshua Fraser Joaquin Gladstone K.J. Mills Kade Kendall Kole Jones Kalei McDonald Kali Kendall Kane Jones Kate Wilson Kay Watson Kayden Yaroshuk Kennedy Jones Kenneth Brillion Kerri Wilson Kim Greene Kole Jones Kyle Hromadnik Kyle Shannon Laura Jormaniane Lauren Brown Lebron Olsson Leora Mcintyre Lexi Russ Lillian Gibbard Lindsay Jones Elizabeth Williams Lucy Neville Lyndale George Madison Brown Maggie Borrowman Marcia Piercey Marg Parker Marla Pryce Mary Williams Mary Russ Meaghan Munt Melva Collinson- Young Michael Hughan-Blazic Michelle Pineault Michelle McDonald Monique Brown Mya Williams Ava? Myles Smith Nancy Wesley Norman Dale Nathan Ridley Natasha Thompson Nicolas Gladstone Nikkayla Gladstone Noel Strombron Patricia Gellerman Patricia Gellerman Payten Ridley Pearle Pearson Penny Hans Percy Crosby Percy Williams Philip Gladstone Philip Hans Doug Aiken Robert Anthony Young Randy Pryce Jr. Rhiannon Moore Richard Ridley Robyn Boese Rose Russ Romeo Yaroshuk Roy Jones Roy Jones Jr. Ruby Moody Ruth Gladstone Ryan Barnes Sarah Lone Sera Russ Sharla Mansius Sharlain Brown Shawna Williams Shelley Gladstone Shari Collinson Shirley Longboat VI Husband Stacy Murphy Steve Leland Steven Frederick Sue Gladstone Sue Wood Summer Moraes-Pearson Sunne Young Taimen Vigneault Taija Russ Talan Hans (Collinson) Tana Hooper Tanika Brown Teniel Ellis Teegan Olsson Teresa Russ Terry Williams Terry Shannon Tess Baber Thelma Shannon Thomas Hans Tiffany Lavoie Tim Williams Tina Collinson Toni-Lynn Pearson Tonya Collinson Trafton Williams Trent Moraes Zahra Racz Zahra Racz Wyatt Hennigan Winnifred Casey William Russ William Gravelle Walter Russ Viola Watts Verona Gladstone Verna Williams Upsy Moody Tyra Parker Tyler Jones Trey Rorick Kevin Borserio

Haaw’a

6. Supporting Documents/Planning Inventory:

Skidegate First Nation (SFN) has a long and rich planning history. This Inventory seeks to share SFN’s recent and current plans so that they can continue to inform community decision-making. It is hoped that this Inventory will integrate all SFN plans to help build a comprehensive strategy. This Inventory is intended to be a living document and to change and grow alongside SFN.

This inventory has been developed for Skidegate Band Council (SBC) administration and staff, specifically to support the Comprehensive Community Plan (CCP) coordinator and assistant and the 2013 planning process. Skidegate First Nation completed a community plan that guided the Nation’s development from 2005-2012. Recently, SFN decided to review and update its 2005 plan, providing the community a renewed road map to greater sustainability and self-sufficiency.

1. INSERT CORRECT NAME Timeline appendix 1. INSERT CORRECT NAME Timeline appendix 2. Acknowledgements: List names/organizations of planning team 3. Community Facts/Fact Book 4. Community Health Plan (2007 – 2012) 5. Note: House of Assembly Motions & Resolutions 6. Note: School Board #50 Policy 4620 7. Visioning for Optimal Health & Wellness (May 2011) 8. VACFSS / Haida Child & Family Services Protocol 9. Haida Nation and Children Youth Declaration 10. Skidegate Nursery School Policy and Procedures (DRAFT 2013) 11. Skidegate Youth Centre Strategic Plan 12. Skidegate Youth Centre Operations Plan (2012) 13. Haida Health Hub Visions (Oct 2011) 14. Community Engagement Hub Work Plan (2012/2013) 15. History of Agriculture on Haida Gwaii (Elizabeth Condrotte) 16. Farmers & Women’s Institute Act http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/00_96133_01 17. Skidegate First Nation Planning Inventory . Physical Development Plan (1988) . Physical Development Plan (1997) . Gwaii Haanas Agreement (1993) . Annual Report on Health Services (2005) . Comprehensive Community Development Plan (2005) . Community Health Plan (2007) . Haida Gwaii Community Electricity Plan (2008) . Haida Heritage Centre at Kaay ‘Llnaay Roadmap (2009) . The Skidegate Project: The Haida Heritage Centre at Kaay ’Llnagaay (2012) . Gwaii Haanas Marine Agreement (2010) . Energy Baseline Report (2011) . Haida Directions (2011)

SKIDEGATE COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY PLAN