Haida Gwaii Expedition Journal: Sailing to the Ancient Totems of SGang Gwaay
A documentary travel journal sailing through Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve, photographing cedar mortuary poles, and respecting Haida heritage.
Lying nearly 100 kilometers off the Northern BC coast, Haida Gwaii, the Islands of the People, is one of the most culturally profound and ecologically unique archipelagos on Earth.
The Voyage to SGang Gwaay (Anthony Island)
Reaching the UNESCO World Heritage site of SGang Gwaay at the southern tip of Gwaii Haanas requires navigating through exposed open ocean swells and tidal passages.
- Standing Before the Ancestors: Weathered cedar mortuary and memorial poles stand along the edge of the rainforest, slowly returning to the earth as intended by Haida tradition.
- Photographing with Respect: Protocol requires working closely with Haida Watchmen, using natural available light without intrusive reflectors or disruptive gear.
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