Now that you have learned a bit about our history, it’s time to start planning your trip! It’s important to be well prepared for the ever-changing weather on Haida Gwaii, as well as staying aware of your potential impact to our ecosystems while visiting. We encourage our visitors to book with local businesses and tour operators who know our lands and waters. To help you plan for the best experience possible, here are some of our Haida Ways of Being used in the Haida Gwaii Visitors Pledge:
Yahguudang is the backbone to the Haida Ways of Being. We show respect to all things. Much of the flora and fauna of our Islands is unique to Haida Gwaii, guided and protected by Kálga Jáad Ice Woman during the last glacial retreat. We continue to monitor and respect all the beings of Haida Gwaii to ensure they remain and our ways of life flourish.
Before visiting Haida Gwaii it’s important that you have planned ahead and are well equipped! No matter if you are hiking, boating, kayaking or camping, there are many ways to prepare for a safe and enjoyable trip.
To ensure everyone is doing their part to correct and prevent harm done to the Air, Earth, Ocean, and People of Haida Gwaii, it’s important to make things right when we make mistakes.
This reminds us that no matter how much time a person spends on Haida Gwaii, we are all part of a very intricate web of life. Beachcombing, harvesting, boating and driving all have a ripple effect on the various habitats and ecosystems of our lands and waters so it’s important that we all tread lightly!