#Haida (English: /ˈhaɪdə/, Haida: X̱aayda, X̱aadas, X̱aad, X̱aat) are an Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast of North America

Last Thursday, Mark Carney and Danielle Smith negotiated a deal to build a pipeline through northern BC, but First Nations leaders want nothing to do with it.

Gaagwiis, President, Haida nation: "This project is not going to happen."

Marilyn Slett, President, Coastal First Nations: "We have zero interest."

David Eby, BC Premier: “No proponent, no route, no money, no First Nation support."

#canpoli #bcpoli #abpoli #pipeline #indigenous #landback #Haida #Carney #LPC

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/nov/28/haida-nation-mark-carney-pipe-dream-oil-energy

James Hart’s Monumental Art
https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2025/11/28/James-Hart-Monumental-Art/

Jim Hart (artist)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Hart_(artist)

How's this coincidence: misread social event date; on return walk (100') stopped, looked at white ceramic (huge) snow-white Haida mask at this gallery (~1 hour ago: cold but not unpleasant; dark). V. probably Jim Harts

https://douglasreynoldsgallery.com/collections/jim-hart

Then check of news and saw / read that Tyee article.
...

#Haida #JimHart #JamesHart #BillReid

The Enduring Harvest: Reshaping Food Systems on Turtle Island

Posted on November 13, 2025

"On Turtle Island, the land now largely known as North America, traditional food harvesting is far more than a means of sustenance; it is the very bedrock of cultural identity, spiritual connection, and sovereign resilience for Indigenous peoples. For millennia, before the arrival of European colonizers, communities across this vast continent thrived on intricate systems of hunting, fishing, gathering, and agriculture, guided by a profound understanding of the land and its cycles. This #TraditionalEcologicalKnowledge (#TEK), passed down through countless generations, represents a sophisticated science of sustainability, reciprocity, and interconnectedness that continues to shape modern efforts to reclaim and revitalize Indigenous foodways.

"The concept of Turtle Island itself is rooted in creation stories shared by many Indigenous nations, where a giant turtle forms the foundation of the world. This narrative underscores an inherent and sacred relationship between people and the land—a relationship that mandates stewardship rather than domination. Traditional harvesting practices are not merely about taking from the land, but about participating in a continuous cycle of giving and receiving, ensuring the health of both the ecosystem and the community.

A Tapestry of Traditional Foods

"Across Turtle Island, the diversity of traditional food systems reflects the continent’s varied ecosystems. In the Pacific Northwest, the #salmon run is not just a seasonal event but the pulse of life itself. Nations like the #NezPerce, #Kwakwakawakw, and #Haida have relied on salmon for thousands of years, developing complex fishing techniques, preservation methods, and ceremonies that honor the fish as a sacred relative.

" 'Salmon is our first food, our medicine, our economy, and our culture,' states a representative from the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission. However, the construction of #dams, #logging, and #IndustrialPollution have severely impacted salmon populations, disrupting a lifeline for these communities. Despite these challenges, nations are actively working on habitat restoration, dam removal advocacy, and culturally informed fisheries management to bring the salmon home.

"On the vast plains, the #bison (or buffalo) was once the lifeblood of nations such as the #Lakota, #Cheyenne, and #Blackfeet. Millions roamed freely, providing not only food but also shelter, tools, and spiritual guidance. Every part of the animal was utilized, embodying a profound respect for its sacrifice.

"European #colonization, driven by a deliberate policy to destroy Indigenous economies and cultures, led to the near extinction of the bison, reducing their numbers from an estimated 30-60 million to a mere few hundred by the late 19th century. Today, through initiatives like the InterTribal Buffalo Council, Indigenous nations are reintroducing bison to tribal lands, a powerful act of cultural and ecological restoration. 'Bringing the buffalo back is bringing our people back,' remarks Ervin Carlson, former president of the InterTribal Buffalo Council. "It’s healing, it’s hope, it’s sovereignty."

Read more (archived version):
https://archive.ph/BLZiA

#SolarPunkSunday #TraditionalFoods #TribalFoodSovereignty #NativeAmericanMonth
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NativeAmericanFoodSovereignty #DecolonizeYourDiet #AnimalProducts #BuffaloHarvest

This article (https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/carney-smith-oil-pipeline-9.6985035) is disturbing for all the predictable reasons, but I am going to focus my particular point of annoyance on the 2nd to last sentence in the very last paragraph.

""Haida nation will never stand for it," [Elizabeth May] said referring to coastal Indigenous people in the region.”

I don't know if it's ignorance, laziness, or deadline writing… but the general passivity that the CBC reporter, JP Tasker, uses is mildly infuriating.

1) Both words in ”Haida Nation" should be capitalized. That is the name of the Nation. (https://www.haidanation.ca)... not doing so signals the beginning of the dismissive tone.

2) “coastal Indigenous people" is another diminishing of the Haida Nation. It is not just a non-distinct group of ‘Indigenous people”, it is a nation occupying a very specific, large, and consequential group of islands, collectively known as Haida Gwaii (previously Queen Charlotte Islands), on the Northwest Coast of BC in the direct path of any and all tankers. Haida Gwaii's land mass is about 10,000sqkm or about 1/3rd of the size of Vancouver Island.

3) The stated purpose of the Council of the Haida Nation is: “To steward the lands and waters of the Haida Territories on behalf of the Haida Nation”. NOTE: *lands and waters*.

4) finally, by using this dismissive and passive tone, the reporter is also diminishing May's point when, in fact, it could very well be the very point that scuttles the entire notion of a northern BC pipeline.

Canada, under Trudeau, recognized Aboriginal title over all of Haida Gwaii (https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/haida-gwaii-aboriginal-title-federal-agreement-1.7461151). You think Trudeau did this to help cement the tanker ban? I sure think so.

Will the Haida Nation stand idly by while Carney and Smith devise a plan to run oil tankers right through their titled waters? Nope. Not without a BIG fight.

Anyway, I hate it when journalists do this kind of soft-racism.

#Indigenous #FirstNations #Treaty #HaidaNation #Haida #BCPoli #CanPoli #cdnPoli #ClimateEmergency #ABPoli #Oil #OilPipeline

JETZT: #Fotofilter von #Zeiss & #BW, div. #Leica #Fotozubehör, #Haida Filterhalter für M10-System, #Leofoto Objektivfuss, #Sony CFexpress Reader & 160GB #Speicherkarten…

Bei mir gibt’s momentan viel zu holen! :-) Sehr faire Preise und top-Produktqualität und Zustand, wie immer bei mir. Stöbert doch mal rum, erzählt es weiter und gerne auch ein Boost.

=> Sogar eine #Hasselblad X2D 100c steht zum Verkauf für einen TOP-PREIS!

https://www.ricardo.ch/de/shop/GeminiM/offers/

#sale #fotografie #occasion #photography

#Indigenous artifacts held in #Vatican Museums finally heading back to #Canada

“Along with the #Inuvialuit kayak from the Western #Arctic is a face mask from #Haida Gwaii, beaded skin moccasins, etchings on birch bark and an ivory and sealskin sculpture of a dog sled.”

https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/vatican-museums-indigenous-artifacts-canada-9.6946597

stylized form. Stylization was most evident in the painted and low relief carving of the northam artists-the #Haida, #Tlingit and #Tsimshian

The anatomy of a bird or animal

#Haida (English: /ˈhaɪdə/, Haida: X̱aayda, X̱aadas, X̱aad, X̱aat) are an Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast of North America. They constitute one of 203 First Nations in British

#Haida (English: /ˈhaɪdə/, Haida: X̱aayda, X̱aadas, X̱aad, X̱aat) are an Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast of North America.

In the fall of 1985, a small group of #Haida people stood on a muddy #logging road on #LyellIsland —and refused to move. What followed was a landmark act of peaceful #resistance that helped spark a nationwide reckoning around land, #sovereignty and #environmental #justice. Drawing from over a hundred hours of electrifying #archival footage, The Stand immerses us in the tension, #courage and quiet #humanity of that moment.

Directed by Christopher Auchter (Now Is the Time), the film honours the #Elders , #activists and supernatural spirits who helped shape a new future for the #HaidaNation — and for all of #Canada.

https://www.nfb.ca/film/the-stand/

#BCForestryReform #StopDeforestation #StopEcocide #BClogging #IndigenousLand #IndigenousRights #BritishColumbia #BCpoli #CDNpoli #FirstNations #IndigenousSovereignty #Landback #Documentary #CanadianFilm #NFB

The #Haida are an Indigenous people primarily located on Haida Gwaii (formerly the Queen Charlotte Islands) off the coast of British Columbia, Canada, and also in parts of southeast Alaska. They are known for their rich artistic and cultural traditions, particularly their woodworking and carving skills. The Haida language, also called Xaat Kíl, is considered a linguistic isolate.

The object in the image is a Northwest Coast fish club, likely used by Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest, such as the #Haida or #Tlingit tribes.

of the Pacific Northwest and Alaska, including tribes like the #Tlingit, #Haida, #Tsimshian, #Kwakiutl, and Nootka.

The #Haida (English: /ˈhaɪdə/, Haida: X̱aayda, X̱aadas, X̱aad, X̱aat) are an Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast of North America. They constitute one of … See more

Lac Noir by sostingut

https://tmblr.co/Z7VXvxhsRtpo4q00

#agua #cielo #d850 #fotoscamaradigital #haida #hierba #ladera #lago #montaña #naturaleza #nikon #nube #paisaje #piedra #roca #senderismo #tamron #valle #reflejo #reflejos #simetría #parquenacional #verano #amanecer #luz #alpes #horadorada #goldenhour #flickr #thingsdavidlikes

Maker: Unknown Maker, Haida
Culture: Haida, Native North American
Title: Food Box
Year: Approximately 1900
Medium: Wood and shell #Haida #HaidaGwaii

Just watched The Stand, a documentary about Haida blocking a logging company back in 1985 to protect their land. I cried, I laughed, clapped and swore. Truly inspired by their strength, tenacity and peaceful approach in negotiations (something I can learn from). More than ever, I'd like to visit Haida Gwaii and learn more there.

You can watch it for free if you're in Canada: https://www.knowledge.ca/program/stand/episode-0

#Haida #HaidaGwaii #Indigenous

#Haida (English: /ˈhaɪdə/, Haida: X̱aayda, X̱aadas, X̱aad, X̱aat) are an Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast of North America. They constitute one of 203 First Nations in British Columbia[1] and 231 federally recognized tribes in Alaska