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Haida Gwaii Episode 10: Village Spirits and Ocean Songs—Inside Haida Gwaii's Sacred Coastline

In this episode we talk about the powerful emotional and spiritual experience of visiting Haida Gwaii’s ancient village sites. Host Norman Shaffer meets with Gidinjad, who has served as a Haida Watchman and guide for over 35 years. Together they explore the essence of places like Skedans, Windy Bay, Skungway, and the UNESCO site SGang Gwaay. Each location is a chapter in the Haida story, with monumental mortuary poles, moss-covered beams, and oceanfront histories that pulse with life even centuries after their creation. Book your journey into Haida heritage at…

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