Haida Gwaii Episode 6: The Legacy Pole and the Power of Peaceful Resistance

Far and Away Adventures · Aug 3, 2025 · 9m

In this episode, we talk about how a group of Haida elders and citizens made history in 1985 by standing in front of logging trucks at Windy Bay. Our guest, Reg Max Wesley, shares his personal account of those formative protests, where non-violence, honor, and respect became the guiding principles of action. Visit https://farandawayadventures.com to plan your expedition into the heart of Haida heritage. Discover more at Far and Away Adventures.com. This peaceful resistance led to the creation of Gwaii Haanas and, decades later, the raising of a powerful totem—the Legacy Pole. Reg shares the…