Haida Gwaii Episode 6.2: A Vacation That Changed a Nation – The Story Behind the Pole at Windy Bay

Vacation · Aug 10, 2025 · 16m

In this episode we talk about how an elder’s memories and a nation’s courage turned Windy Bay from a logging zone into one of Haida Gwaii’s most iconic cultural sites. Through vivid recollections of protest, negotiation, and ceremony, we follow the journey from the 1985 blockade to the carving of the Guayanes Legacy Pole in 2013. Book your journey into Haida heritage at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://farandawayadventures.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Discover how you can walk through living Haida stories at Far and Away Adventures.comListeners discover the meaning behind each element carved into the pole, including the…