Culture
Why are stories important?
- Cultural knowledge, lessons, traditional teachings
Why is climate change an issue for the Haida?
- Destroy environment, culture, resources/economy
What is one place that the Haida inhabit?
- Haida Gwaii (Old Massett, Skidegate), British Columbia
- Alaska
What are some resources and in what ways do the Haida utilize them?
- Wood --> totem poles/art, houses, canoes
- Spruce roots+cedar --> hats, baskets
- Seafood/berries/animals --> food
What did the government do to resolve the Haida Land Title predicament (recall that the government wanted to extract resources/own traditional territory)?
- “Rising Tide” Haida Title Lands Agreement
How much snow does the Northern Langara Island accumulate approximately?
- ~ 100 cm
What is one difference in the two dialects of the Haida language?
- Pronunciation
- Vocabulary
The Haida language is endangered, but Lindsay Morcom stated, “Our language and culture is the window through which we see the world” (Morcom)- what does this quote mean?
- Language/culture significant aspect in identity
- Influences perspectives+beliefs
What is one translation of "Haida Gwaii"?
- "The Misty Islands"
- "Islands of the People"