Haida Gwaii Episode 6: The Day the Forest Spoke – Windy Bay and the Rise of the Legacy Pole

Vacation · Aug 3, 2025 · 9m

In this episode, we talk about how a peaceful protest turned a threatened forest into a protected symbol of unity and pride. Reg Max Wesley, who lived through the 1985 blockade at Windy Bay, shares the emotional and cultural significance of the movement. We explore how that legacy is captured in the raising of the Legacy Pole and the rich cultural practices that surround it. Book your journey into Haida heritage at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://farandawayadventures.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Discover how you can walk through living Haida stories at Far and Away Adventures.comFrom honoring ancestors through ceremonial…