Community Strength and Cohesion series

July 2022

In this series, Swiilawiid aims to uplift powerful local voices and highlight the strength, resilience, and creativity of our community.

Episode 3: Haida Language

Starring: Gaad Gas Raven Ryland + Jaskwaan Bedard + Gwaliga Hart + Jiixa Gladys Vandal + Daall Jaad Melody Gravelle

Haida language learners and teachers from across Haida Gwaii share the incredible power of language in reclaiming strength and identity, restoring justice, and building a stronger community.

Episode 2: Solidarity with Wet’suwet’en

Starring: Gulee Cynthia Samuels + Taanggunaay Grinder + Xaahuujuuwaay Cody Wilson + Sgaalanglaay Gaamdamaay Vern Williams Jr. + Alexis Koome + Sleydo’ Molly Wickham

This episode explores how Haida citizens and allies demonstrate solidarity for Wet'suwet'en land defenders, and why it's important to continue to gather, celebrate, and build collectively towards Indigenous sovereignty across lands and waters.

Haawa to Gidimt'en Access Point for allowing us to use a clip from one of their YouTube videos.

Episode 1: Living By Our Own Rules

Starring: Jaalen Edenshaw + Sgaalanglaay Gaamdamaay Vern Williams Jr.

Swiilawiid Sustainability Society explores the topic of sovereignty on Haida Gwaii with Haida artist and craftsman Jaalen Edenshaw. In this series, Swiilawiid aims to uplift powerful local voices and highlight the strength, resilience, and creativity of our community.