Gwaii Haanas - Islands of Beauty

05/19/2026

REMINDER: Share your perspective on the management of Gwaii Haanas!
The survey has been extended for one more week and is now open until May 25, 2026, 11:59pm (PDT).

The Gwaii Haanas Archipelago Management Board is inviting you to complete a survey (developed by Big River Analytics) and to participate in community discussions to share how the management of Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve, National Marine Conservation Area Reserve, and Haida Heritage Site contributes to community well-being on Haida Gwaii. The survey covers topics like harvesting, economic opportunities, and governance.
👥 Open to all Haida Citizens and all Haida Gwaii residents
⏱️ Takes ~15 minutes to complete
🎉 Participants can enter into a draw to win a cultural tour for two in Gwaii Haanas with Haida Style Expeditions! Tours depart from the Daajing Giids Wharf (travel to Daajing Giids is not included in the prize). The winner of the draw will be announced on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

All responses are strictly confidential. Results will be shared with the community in the fall. Haw'aa / Haawa for taking the time to share your perspectives!
Link to the survey: https://singuser47c2ab08.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0As0i4WF08yGQD4

05/12/2026

Living Landscapes of SG̱ang Gwaay - Featured in the May/June 2026 issue of Archaeology Magazine, this story highlights ongoing work at SG̱ang Gwaay Llnagaay.

Following a powerful 2018 storm, restoration efforts at the site became an opportunity to care for both the cultural and natural landscape. This work is part of a Haida-led initiative, guided by the Haida Gwaii Museum, Haida staff, Haida Gwaii Watchmen and Haida cultural resource experts, in collaboration with Gwaii Haanas.

Grounded in the Haida principle “Gina ‘waadlux̱an gud ad kwaagid” — everything depends on everything else — the project integrates archaeology with conservation to ensure the village’s cultural integrity is upheld.

This opportunistic approach to archaeological has uncovered remarkable traces of daily life within the village, offering a deeper, more personal understanding of the people who lived, worked, and gathered here. Today, SG̱ang Gwaay remains a powerful place—where Haida heritage, knowledge, and stewardship continue to guide the future.

📖 Read the full article:
https://archaeology.org/issues/may-june-2026/off-the-grid/sgang-gwaay-british-columbia-canada/

05/05/2026

In mid-April, the Gwaii Haanas team went into the field to deploy Acoustic Recording Units (ARUs) in several locations for terrestrial songbird monitoring. Songbird surveys in Gwaii Haanas help our long-term ecological integrity monitoring efforts by analyzing current populations and population changes over time. Terrestrial birds are a valuable ecological indicator because they respond predictably to stressors. These include introduced species, and habitat alteration, loss, or fragmentation.

The use of ARUs helps our team expand the spatial and temporal scale of bird surveys. They are deployed in early spring each year and are programmed to record vocal activity rates during the the dawn chorus over peak breeding period, when birds are most vocal. After ARU retrieval, a subset of the gathered audio data is analyzed for songbird species abundance and diversity.

Overall, songbird monitoring will help answer questions about long-term population changes, assess the impacts of introduced fauna, and measure management effectiveness in future island restoration activities.

04/30/2026

Reminder: SG̱ang Gwaay will be temporary closed to all public access between April 20th – May 2nd, 2026 while boardwalk repairs are taking place. For any questions, please reach out to [email protected]. Haawa!

Please be advised: SG̱ang Gwaay will be temporary closed to all public access between April 20th – May 2nd, 2026 while boardwalk repairs are taking place. For any questions, please reach out to [email protected]. Haawa!

04/24/2026

🌿 We’re Hiring at Gwaii Haanas (Anticipatory – Summer 2026) 🌊
Are you a citizen of the Haida Nation interested in working at one of the most extraordinary places in the world? Gwaii Haanas is seeking expressions of interest for 3–5 month employment opportunities starting May 2026 with our Visitor Experience and External Relations teams.

✨ Why work at Gwaii Haanas?
Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve, National Marine Conservation Area Reserve, and Haida Heritage Site is uniquely co‑managed by the Haida Nation and the Government of Canada. Working here offers the chance to help connect Haida citizens, Haida Gwaii residents, and visitors with the land, sea, and people of Gwaii Haanas—while contributing to the stewardship of an incredibly rich cultural and natural landscape.

Who Can Apply
In the spirit and intent of the Gwaii Haanas Agreement, applications are open only to citizens of the Haida Nation.

Positions Available (Anticipatory)
• Cultural Program Coordinator / Interpretation Coordinator (PM‑02 & PM‑03)
• Visitor Services Team Lead (PM‑03)
• Partnering & Engagement Officer (PM‑03)
• Visitor Experience Product Development Officer (PM‑03)
• Public Relations and Communications Officer III (PM‑03)

Salary
• PM‑02: $69,062 – $74,408
• PM‑03: $74,023 – $79,759
💼 Additional Isolated Post Allowance:
$10,451 – $17,419 (depending on eligibility)

📍 Location:
Gwaii Haanas Administrative Office, Skidegate
📅 Deadline:
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 4:00 pm

📩 Interested or want more information?
To request an application package or ask questions, contact our Human Resources team at:
[email protected]

Parks Canada is committed to the Spirit of the Gwaii Haanas Agreement and to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. The expressions of interest may be used to staff future similar opportunities within Parks Canada.

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day! 💙🌎💚

04/21/2026

Share your perspective on the management of Gwaii Haanas!

The Gwaii Haanas Archipelago Management Board is inviting you to complete a survey (developed by Big River Analytics) and to participate in community discussions to share how the management of Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve, National Marine Conservation Area Reserve, and Haida Heritage Site contributes to community well-being on Haida Gwaii. The survey covers topics like harvesting, economic opportunities, and governance.

👥 Open to all Haida Citizens and all Haida Gwaii residents
🕐 Takes ~15 minutes to complete
📅 Open until May 17, 2026, 11:59pm (PDT).
🎉 Participants can enter into a draw to win a cultural tour for two of Gwaii Haanas with Haida Style Expeditions! Tours depart from the Daajing Giids Wharf (travel to Daajing Giids is not included in the prize). The winner of the draw will be announced on Monday, May 18, 2026.

Also check the image for dates and details on community discussions, and come share your views and experiences!

All responses are strictly confidential. Results will be shared with the community in the fall.

Haw'aa / Haawa for taking the time to share your perspectives!

Link to the survey: https://singuser47c2ab08.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0As0i4WF08yGQD4

04/20/2026

Please be advised: SG̱ang Gwaay will be temporary closed to all public access between April 20th – May 2nd, 2026 while boardwalk repairs are taking place. For any questions, please reach out to [email protected]. Haawa!

04/08/2026

🌊💙 In Gwaii Haanas, the pristine waters are more than just beautiful—they're a lifeline, supporting everything from, taan black bears and seabirds to kelp forests and our communities. 🐟🌿

04/01/2026

SHOCKING DISCOVERY IN GWAII HAANAS
During recent kelp restoration work and guuding.ngaay harvesting in the Murchison area, divers came across something unusual. A pineapple, an Easter Island statue, and large brown rock (notably featuring what appears to be a wind vane) were spotted amongst the rocky shores at the base of the kelp forests. Preliminary investigation by divers found these features were part of a micro-ecosystem, home to a dull sea star, a clarinet playing squid, and a yellow sea sponge that appeared to be wearing square pants. While these findings are being actively monitored, researched, and followed-up on, they speak to the vast biodiversity in Gwaii Haanas waters and the importance of kelp forests as marine habitats for a wide array of species. To learn more, head to the “APRIL FOOLS” section of our website.

In all seriousness, we want to take this moment to spotlight the ongoing efforts of the Chiix̱uu Tll iinasdll: Nurturing Seafood to Grow project. This work to restore kelp forests in Gwaii Haanas began in 2017. Gwaii Haanas teams, marine scientists, and commercial urchin harvesters have worked together with Haida Fisheries Program guardians to mitigate the effects of sea urchin barrens. This has helped kelp forests to return, providing important habitat for many marine species. Additionally, through this project, we have been able to provide Haida Gwaii communities with access to Guuding.ngaay, a traditional food. To learn more about this project, head to our website: https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/bc/gwaiihaanas/nature/conservation/restauration-restoration/nurture-nourrir-1