Camera: Nikon COOLPIX S7000     Exposure: 1/800s   f5.4/36mm     Date: 23.08.2017

Top of the Legacy Pole at Hlk’yah GawG̱a

Hlk’yah GawG̱a was an important site during Haida protests against logging on Lyell Island. During 1985, the Haida took a stand on the logging road at Sedgwick Bay. Their protest ultimately led to the protection of the area and the creation of Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site. To commemorate the 20^th anniversary of the Gwaii Haanas Agreement on 15. August 2013, Haida volunteers raised the Legacy Pole at Windy Bay - the first monumental pole raised in Gwaii Haanas in 130 years. There is an excellent video of carving and raising of the pole, well worth the seven minutes it takes to watch it.