HGT Magazine #81 March 2017

HAIDA GWAII HISTORY GOES DIGITAL Haida Gwaii Museum archive goes online

ART SHOW TIME!

The annual All Islands Art Show is set to go

BURYING ON An interview with Community

Undertaker George Westwood

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Health and Harmony Limestone Island 6 Championships Later...

Food Security, Year-Round Outdoor Camps

Haida Gwaii Eyes…

Wide Open

Proactive Ponderings about Common Challenges by Shellene Van der Beke Challenge: Acceleration Is it just me or does ‘news’ come and go so fast these days it’s head spinning? Be it words on the street, a cable TV broadcast, YouTube video, Facebook post or Twitter tweet, it seems the world’s hunger for “new news” is insatiable. Not brand new? Toss it like Tuesday’s trash.

The magnanimous Stuart McLean

A doddler by nature, I am one of those folks easily overwhelmed by the volume and speed of today’s media. Some news I simply refuse to listen to (TV: mute, radio: off) while some happenings in the world lastingly linger in my mind and heart.

The recent passing of broadcaster, researcher, documentarian, humorist, monologist and author Stuart McLean is one such occurrence.

Over the past two decades, so very many of us near a radio on Sunday around noon enjoyed a moment to take in Stuart’s Vinyl Café. If at home, it sat us down. If in our vehicle, it was known to pull us over. That voice, those Dave and Morley stories, and the wonderful musical guests resonated with us in such a heartfelt and human way.

Laughing out loud was a given along with a good many tears.

One episode each year, Stuart dedicated his broadcast to the Arthur Awards. Created by Stuart, they honored acts of kindness that might otherwise go unnoticed. Recently, while on our way to Masset, my Husband and I were listening to the CBC tribute to Stuart and I was delighted when a lady came on nominating an Arthur Award to one of Haida Gwaii’s kind souls, dearly departed Wendy Riley. Wendy, who owned and operated Tow Hill’s Moon Over Naikoon Bakery, had generously let the lady on the radio and her camping partner sleep in the bakery after hearing their tent had flooded in a heavy rain.

Proactive Solution: Deceleration

People like Wendy, Stuart and the Vinyl Café team cultivated taking a pause in our busy and often challenging lives to tune into something positive. Souls connecting. Is not the true spice of life about spending less time “doing” and more time simply “being” with people, places and things we truly love and admire? Flashy or cutting edge?

Perhaps not. Worthwhile? For all of us doddlers in the world: a resounding yes.

“There is more to life than increasing its speed.” -Mohandas K. Gandhi ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Do you have solution-based thoughts you would like to share?

Please send us your submission by the 15th of the month for publishing consideration.

Questions? Comments? We would love to hear from you! Call us at 250-557-2088 Or email: info@haidagwaiitrader.com or mail: PO Box 222, Port Clements, BC V0T1R0

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IN THIS ISSUE

9 Limestone Island

14 Online Archive Also: Roots.............................................................10

20 George Westwood

Love Haida Gwaii..............................................13 Food for Thought...............................................18 Classifieds..................................................... 24 On the Cover: Niisii Guujaaw dances at the Pole Raising at Kay Llnaagaay in 2001. Photo from the Haida Gwaii Museum online archive.

About Haida Gwaii Trader Magazine Editor: Shellene Van der Beke Country bumpkin at heart, Shellene believes in finding the good in people, places and things and reflecting it back to this amazing place we call home. info@haidagwaiitrader.com Assistant Editor: Peter Moore Born and raised on Haida Gwaii, Pete returned home with a degree in Journalism from UVic. pmoore@haidagwaiitrader.com Admin Assistant: Jenna Keshavjee Jenna is a 2016 UVic graduate with a degree in Visual Arts and a Minor in Commerce. Originally from Calgary, now calling the West Coast home.

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Health and Harmony: Taoist Tai Chi on Haida Gwaii

To an outsider, it looks like effortless, slow motion dance; a foot carefully placed here, the arms lift gracefully up, and then to the side, the foot slides back slowly to find a new position there to the right, a gentle turn of the torso, and on it goes. The group moves quietly, as one. This is Taoist Tai Chi® (TTC), a gentle, ancient practice dedicated to spiritual and physical well-being.

The health benefits of TTC are undeniable. From back pain relief to decreased drugs needed for chronic asthma; from avoided surgeries like knee replacements and carpal tunnel release to increased bone density; from lowered anxiety to increased balance and coordination – these improvements and more were captured in a 2016 survey of 6000 Canadians practising TTC.

55 Haida Gwaii residents practice, ranging in age from early 30’s to mid-80’s. Four accredited instructors offer classes in Sandspit, Tlell, and Queen Charlotte.

“I can’t imagine stopping Tai Chi” said Beatie. If I did, my back and joint pain would return. My energy would go down.

But more than that, we are a community. We take care of one another, we learn how to move together. There is harmony and joy in that!”

Over half of respondents said their practice had a positive impact on their energy, endurance, posture, and coordination. Almost a third identified improvements in muscular issues and circulation and noted less depression, stress and anxiety. A decrease in the intensity and frequency of pain was experienced by a quarter of respondents.

Their stories are compelling. “My back pain has gone with Taoist Tai Chi® . I do not use analgesics or need to go to physio” said one respondent. “When I first started Tai Chi, I could not stand up straight when getting out of bed in the morning. It took 30 minutes to do so. No longer an issue”, said a woman in the 40 – 59 age category. “I have scoliosis and a recent x-ray showed it’s almost gone (curve of the spine is lessening)”, reported a woman in the 20-39 age category.

None of this is a surprise to Queen Charlotte’s Beatie Maxen, practicing for 23 years. “I was dragged to my first class when I moved here. I watched how everyone moved so naturally in a dignified, graceful manner. I decided I want to look like that!” Now a volunteer instructor of 20 years, Beatie is committed to this path of lifelong learning. “First we learn the movements, then it becomes more about developing and cultivating ourselves as human beings”, she said.

TTC can be done by anyone, young or old. Approximately

Taoist Tai Chi® on Haida Gwaii: Sandspit – Thursdays 7 – 9 pm, Airport Tlell – Tuesdays 7 – 9 pm, Thursdays 10:30 am to 12 noon, Tlell Firehall Queen Charlotte – Monday 12 - 1 pm, Wednesday 7 – 8:30 pm, Saturday 9 – 11 am, QC Community Hall For more information go to www.taoist.org/haidagwaii

Liz Wouters is a Certified Coach, and trained in Conflict Management, Psychology, and Adult Education. For individual or group coaching sessions on work, life or interpersonal issues, please contact her at lwoutersca@yahoo.ca

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Art Show Time!

by Jamie Mcdonald, Coordinator of the 2017 AIAS If you were able to get your art piece ready and submitted

by March 4th, get ready to put on your swankiest outfit and head on down to the Haida Heritage Centre for the big reveal on Friday March 10th! That’s when the All Islands’ Art Shows’ (AIAS) Grand Opening is taking place with doors opening at 7 pm. Everyone is welcome to this free event which features new works from many of the Islands’ artists, regardless of their level of proficiency. As Sandra Price shared, the idea is to allow adults, whether they consider themselves artists or not, to have a space to show their art and receive feedback. “We’ve seen people who had never considered themselves as artists enter a piece of art for the first time ever in this show and then go on to have their own solo shows after receiving encouragement from the community and tips from the adjudicator”. So come and be blown away by these Islanders’ creativity. Can’t make it? Don’t fret, the exhibit will run until April 8th.

Speaking of receiving great tips from the adjudicator, this year’s visiting adjudicator Janice Tanton will be available by appointment on March 31st to give guidance and helpful feedback to participating artists. That evening, Janice will present her work and talk about how her artistic projects engage the community in innovative, collaborative works that re-envision the texture and cultural makeup of contemporary landscapes. This free event will be held at the Performance Hall at the Haida Heritage Centre (doors open at 6:30pm). Finally, don’t forget to register for the Egg Tempera workshop led by Janice on April 1st from 9am to 5pm. For $40, you can go home with knowledge, pigments and 3 canvases on which you will have tried out this unique technique!

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For more information on all of these wonderful events and activities, visit the Haida Gwaii Arts Council website (www.hgartscouncil.ca) or call Jamie 250-559-4649

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Surf Scoter’s Up

The waves are big and the black shapes of surfers can be seen bobbing away as the swells roll in. Closer to shore the hardy Surf Scoters feed undaunted by the active ocean.

The 20” black, male sea ducks (females are dusky brown) are winter residents along the coast of Haida Gwaii. Non-breeding flocks will stay the summer while the breeding birds will fly to the Arctic tundra for mid-June, where a down-lined hollow will be home to half a dozen youngsters tended solely by the female.

The male Surf Scoter is recognizable from a distance by the white patch or patches on the back of the crown and nape. Closer inspection will

show a large bill marked with orange, black, and white. Females have light spots on the side of their heads. While feeding close in, the large ducks will dive down, pull a mussel from a rock and swallow it to be ground up in the bird’s strong gizzard. They are quiet birds, maybe uttering a low grunt or croak here and there.

Often seen with Goldeneyes and other types of Scoters, they continue to ride the stormy waves long after the surfers have packed up their boards and gone home.

Multidisciplinary artist Thomas Arnatt specializes in murals inspired by birds, nature & meditation. His studio is located in the beautiful Tow Hill Road community on Haida Gwaii. For commissions and/or more information, Thomas can be reached by email at rayvantric@gmail.com

The Boon Docs the comic side of small town medicine

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Reading on the Rock What’s Happening at Your Library?

Freedom to Read Week First week of March Celebrate Intellectual freedom by reading a book from our list of banned books – for all ages.

Spring Break Teen Mini Challenge March 11-31 Take part in our Spring Break Teen Mini Challenge and you might win a prize! Get a mini task booklet at your library or on our website, complete tasks, and return it to your library to be entered in the prize draw. You might win an iPad mini! Ages 12-18. Go to virl.bc.ca/teens or visit your library to get started.

Spring Break Puppet Shows Come and mark the time of year when bears are getting territorial with the puppet show Cheese and Crackers, featuring the fattest old bear in the mountains. Suitable for all ages.

• Queen Charlotte: Monday, March 13, 2-3 pm • Port Clements: Tuesday, March 14, 4-5 pm • Sandspit: Thursday, March 16, 1-2 pm • Masset: Thursday, March 16, 4-5 pm PLUS our Babytime, Storytime, and Computer Help sessions continue on their regular schedule.

Canada Reads 2017 What book should all Canadians be reading right now?

Read the five finalists, then follow the CBC debate March 27-30. All five are available at VIRL in book versions, and all except The Right to be Cold can be downloaded as ebooks through the library website. Fifteen Dogs is also available as a downloadable audiobook.

• The Break by Katherena Vermette • Company Town by Madeline Ashby • Fifteen Dogs by Andre Alexis • The Right to be Cold by Sheila WattCloutier • Nostalgia by M.G. Vassanji

OPEN HOURS Queen Charlotte

Tuesday 10-12 and 1-5, Wednesday 1-4 and 5-8, Friday 12:30-5 Saturday 10-12 and 1-5

Masset

Tuesday 10-12 and 1-5, Thursday 1-4 and 5-8, Friday 1-5, and Saturday 10-2

Port Clements

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 3-8, Saturday 10-12 and 1-5

Sandspit

Tuesday 10-12 and 1-5, Wednesday 10-2, Thursday 1-4 and 5-8 Saturday 10-2

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Summertime Adventure & Learning on East Limestone Island

By Lindsay Seegmiller

Every summer for the past 28 years, Laskeek Bay Conservation Society has welcomed a team of local and global volunteers to our research station on East Limestone Island in the K’uuna Gwaay Conservancy. Arriving three at a time with Moresby Explorers, these “citizen scientists” spend a week working with our Lead and Assistant Biologist to monitor and conserve the local marine and terrestrial ecosystems.

Over the past 28 summers, activities such as these have helped LBCS compile some of the longest, continuousrunning seabird data sets in Canada. The data gathered through our low-cost and low technology methods has contributed to a wide range of research and conservation plans, and it has helped us and other researchers identify the many links between offshore marine and coastal rainforest environments.

In a given week, this might mean hiking the trails with a pair of binoculars seeking out wildlife trees that are actively home to cavity nesting red-breasted sapsuckers and hairy woodpeckers. Other days, you might find yourself out on the boat, quickly counting marbled murrelets, rhinoceros auklets and pigeon guillemots along a series of transects.

In May, you can probably expect a few late nights as you monitor funnels for ancient murrelet chicks with the help of visiting students, while later in the summer you might spend more days removing debris and pulling out invasive plants.

Some volunteers are avid ornithologists, and others are experienced citizen scientists. Most, however, come for the learning and the adventure. Each year, we take delight in the group of Haida Gwaii residents who immerse themselves in our work, and return home with a deeper understanding of our local species, the threats they face, and the difference we can make.

Late afternoons are reliably spent in the cook cabin, preparing a fantastic meal. From the elevated table, you have a perfect view for observing congregating seabirds and watching for whales. After dinner, you will likely spend some time looking through the scope counting ancient murrelets in their gathering grounds, before heading to your tent to fall asleep to an orchestra of bird song.

Should you have a spare week this summer, come join us on Limestone. It’s a unique learning experience and transformative adventure – and we only ask for a small donation to help cover the costs of your transportation and food. In joining us, you will become an essential part of our annual field team – we cannot complete all that we do without the support of our volunteers.

For more information, visit www.laskeekbay.org. Volunteer spots are available in May, June and July but spaces are limited and filling up quickly.

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6 Championships Later

The Past, Present, and Future of Haida Gwaii Basketball

By Pete Moore and Jason Alsop

“When we came out of Residential School, 56-57 years ago, there was about 5 of us. We got together and started playing basketball. That’s how the first team started,” Dull Brown tells the audience at the 2017 Clan Tournament. On the way to a tournament in 1963, the original team heard the song “When the Saints Go Marching In” playing, and the rest is history.

54 years later, the Skidegate Saints teams venture across the Hecate Strait to Prince Rupert to compete in the annual All Native Basketball Tournament. The tournament has been dominated by the Saints Senior team, with 5 consecutive victories already to their name.

This year, the Kitkatla Warriors posed a particular threat to the Saints continuing their title. Having beat the Saints convincingly earlier in the tournament, the stage was set for an exciting rematch in the final.

Trailing for the majority of the game, the Saints pulled off an unbelievable comeback in the fourth quarter to force the game into overtime. The Saints took a 2 point lead, 74-72; Kitkatla’s final 3 point attempt hit the rim and bounced up and hit the support system above the rim, meaning the ball was out of bounds. Against all odds, the Saints had won.

As the buzzer sounded, the Haida Gwaii-ans erupted in a rendition of the Haida national anthem. People in the stands rushed onto the court to congratulate the players.

When giving Jason Alsop a high five, he responded by saying, “that one was for the kids!”

With time, Alsop has found further meaning in the victory: “After a couple days of reflection, I would like to say a big HAAWA to the people of Skidegate who inspire us, to all the great players out there that motivate us to be better, to the future generations of Haida ballers who watch us and hold us accountable by forcing us to be role models and to my teammates who keep on showing up to the gym and in life with the goal of being better than you were yesterday.

Winning is an elusive thing. It can be one play, one word, one event that can potentially change the energy and outcome of a situation. I’m proud to be a part of group that understands and believes in this phenomenon. In this way, the game of basketball is a part of our spirituality as men/warriors of our community. This understanding can teach the power of positive thinking and the power of thought, preparation and a respect for others (opponents) and how everything is truly connected within our world.

I’m so proud to share this experience with all of the players, coaches and fans of the All Native Basketball Tournament who can appreciate this collective experience and our role as leaders to make positive change within our communities.

With the loss of some of our traditional systems, basketball and sport has provided a platform and filled a void we are temporarily filling while helping our people and communities HEAL and get HEALTHY physically and spiritually!!

HAAWA HAAWA HAAWA!!! Everyone for all that you do to make this possible.”

Photo courtesy of Jags. The Saints disembark from the ferry to a crowd of fans proudly waiting to greet them upon their return.

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CONNECTING WITH CULTURE: OUTDOOR CAMPS ARE FLOURISHING ON HAIDA GWAII

Since the late 1970s, thousands of youth from Haida Gwaii and around the world have attended outdoor camps here, taking advantage of a unique opportunity to live on the land, learn about Haida culture, practice traditional skills, and build new friendships. Haida Gwaii now has three outdoor camp organizations, offering different experiences but sharing the common goal of bringing young people together in a remote wilderness setting.

• At the north end of the islands, Rediscovery Haida Gwaii offers cultural camps at T’alaang Stl’aang, within the Duu Guusd protected area.

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This past summer, all camp sessions were full, with 167 young people and three elders attending the revitalized program.

• At Swan Bay, within Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site, the Swan Bay Rediscovery Camp offers youth the chance to spend eight days living in traditional longhouses, learning to survive off the land, and practicing Haida stewardship laws.

• The Mount Moresby Adventure Camp Society operates a camp facility at Mosquito Lake on Moresby Island, and also organizes outdoor education experiences for students in local

communities. Last year, grade 5 classes at Tahayghen and Sk’aadgaa Naay schools enjoyed full-day excursions every three weeks with local experts, exploring food harvesting, fishing, fire making, surfing, swimming, kayaking and more. At the Mosquito Lake facility, the society once again offered week-long camps for all district students in grades 5, 9 and 11. A partnership with Gwaii Haanas allowed the grade 9s to spend three days and two nights at Windy Bay, exploring old-growth ecology and Haida cultural history.

The Gwaii Trust is a strong supporter of these camps. We know they bring enormous benefits, to individual campers as well as the islands community. We know that stable funding is important, allowing staff to leverage additional grants, and focus on strengthening their programs instead of fundraising. In 2016, we distributed $90,000 in regular funding to the three camps - $30,000 to each. In addition, we approved a Major Contributions grant of $137,467 to Rediscovery Haida Gwaii to replace the old and unsafe cookhouse building at T’alaang Stl’aang.

celebrating local

independently owned businesses Meet Lynn Scott of Lynn’s Place Lynn Scott loves living in Sandspit because of the closeness of the community. Lynn likes to garden, travel the islands and relax with a good book. She and her husband Jim like to keep busy and are proud of their accommodation business, Lynn’s Place.

Lynn’s Place is a private and self-contained guest house in Sandspit. Lynn provides relaxing accommodation and wonderful customer service to help visitors relax and enjoy all the natural gifts of Haida Gwaii.

381 Beban Rd, Sandspit, BC 250-637-5654 jlscott@qcislands.net

The guest home is located in a garden and features two recently updated bedrooms with queen beds, a full kitchen, full bathroom, a relaxing sitting room with satellite television and a washer dryer set. Lynn’s Place is ideally located 1 block from the beach and a 10 min walk from the airport and store. Lynn’s Place is the perfect spot for Haida Gwaii adventurers to unwind and relax.

Meet Flavien Mabit of Sandspit Visitor Centre The Sandspit Visitor Centre, conveniently located at the Sandspit Airport, began as an initiative by the Sandspit Community Society, in 2012. The Society is made up of volunteers, including a board of directors, with a passion for showcasing everything that Moresby Island has to offer to visitors.

Flavien Mabit is the face that most visitors see when they stop in for information about Moresby Island and Gwaii Haanas. He is dedicated to this small community and embraces every opportunity to talk to people about what makes Sandspit so unique and special.

The visitor centre’s very popular gift shop features the work of local artists with an inspiring array of Haida Gwaii art cards, jewellery, locally harvested and processed wild edibles, functional and wearable art and more. Books on Haida Gwaii and marine charts can also be found at the Visitor Centre. This summer, the Sandspit Visitor Center began renting bicycles and hopes to continue this venture in the upcoming years.

1 Airport Road, Sandspit, BC 250.637.5362 Email: sandspit_vic@hotmail.com

LOVEHAIDAGWAII.COM | LOVENORTHERNBC.COM Love Haida Gwaii showcases locally owned and operated businesses and is funded by Northern Development Initiative Trust & Misty Isles Economic Development Society. To list your business on the Love Haida Gwaii website or for more information call 250-559-8050 or email admin@mieds.ca

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Available to the World, For the Community The Haida Gwaii Museum Archive goes online By Pete Moore On Saturday, February 25th, the Haida Gwaii Museum officially launched their brand new eMuseum function that features a digital archive. The website features over 2500 scanned photos from the museum’s photo archive, as well as images of some of their physical collection. However, this is just the first phase of the digital archive, as the eMuseum is still growing, and will continue to do so.

What is on the website now is just a portion of the museum’s full archive; the museum has about 10,000 physical images in their archive, so what is available online is about a quarter of their holdings. “What that means,” explains Nathalie Macfarlane, the Haida Gwaii Museum Archives and Curatorial Advisor, “is anybody with an internet connection can [...] access the archives online.”

Increasing the museum’s online presence has been a goal for quite some time, and the first step was establishing their own website. With the website in place, and built with the intention of holding lots of content, creating the eMuseum was the next step. “In terms of intensive work, it’s been two years to get to this stage,” says Macfarlane. To get everything to the point that it is at now, a lot of groundwork had to be laid, starting with getting the museum archive and information into a digital database, which required taking information from hard copies, and putting it into a digital form. “There was a tremendous amount of documentation to do,” Macfarlane says.

Above: Cherie Wilson gives a demonstration at the launch Left: Three Haida canoes, possibly in Masset Inlet / 1915

Below: Kerouard Island with Grey Rock Breaker in righthand distance / 1939

Making the archive more easily accessible is something with worldly possibilities. However, although this is something the Haida Gwaii Museum is excited to offer, their primary goal with the digital archive is to engage the local community. With the eMuseum established, the buzz around its potential has inspired some imagination of future ways it can be utilized by Haida Gwaii.

“We are hoping, also, that people will be able to give input on what we do have,” says Cherie Wilson, who was also very involved in the digital archive project. “We have unidentified photos of people, and we are hoping that community members will reach out and let us know [...]

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Above: Colour photo of the triple pole at Kiusta / 1973

so that we can put a name to the face.” Wilson continues, “If we’re missing important events that happened on the islands, then hopefully community members will contribute to the museum; let us get copies of important moments of life on Haida Gwaii.”

Although not yet fully functional, the framework is in place for people to eventually be able to make accounts on the website and create their own collections. Pictures can not be downloaded or reproduced from the website, but users could still curate their own exhibitions directly on the website.

How to Access the Haida Gwaii Museum

Digital Archive 1. Go to haidagwaiimuseum.ca

The digital archive not only extends the museum’s reach, but also has the potential to revolutionize the museum’s purpose to some degree. “The old idea of a museum was to collect original images or photographs, but now, with digital technology, the idea of a digital archive is that it is kind of like a community memory collection,” says Macfarlane.

Pending community participation, Macfarlane looks forward to the possibility of it serving as a central database for the community’s images, collections, and memories.

The potential of the digital archive is very exciting for the museum, but that does not mean they’ve stopped building the archive. Digitizing the audiovisual collection has already begun, with cassette and reel-to-reel already completed.

“There’s really valuable information there, because a lot of it is oral history,” says Macfarlane.

2. In the top right corner, select the “EMUSEUM” tab

The Haida Gwaii Museum’s digital archive serves many purposes: it is a collective memory, a means of preservation, and a method to make Haida Gwaii’s history worldwide. All of these help make Haida Gwaii available to the world, but ultimately the archive is for the community.

3. You have various options of ways to navigate the archives displayed in the tabs

Longhouses and totem poles at the village of Tanu

One great way is to go ‘Thesaurus’ > ‘Attributes’ > ‘Objects’ > ‘Subject Headings’, this allows you to go by category

These photos are courtesy of the Haida Gwaii Museum and can be found on the online archive at haidagwaiimuseum.ca

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Haida Gwaii Film is set for the big screen By Pete Moore Local filmmaker Patrick Shannon is gearing up for the release of his new film Red Girl, shot entirely on Haida Gwaii. Patrick has taken a brief hiatus from filmmaking, but was still able to do some film work through his business. “It wasn’t until the past few months that I’ve decided to make a return to filmmaking with my latest short film Red Girl,” Shannon says.

Red Girl is a supernatural horror film that follows the story of Jess, a 29 year old Haida woman who returns to her village after 15 years. Along her journey, Jess struggles with her identity as a young indigenous woman, and is forced by these struggles through the powers of supernatural beings.

“The idea came out of the desire to have more conversations about our identity as young indigenous people,” says Shannon. “The story and emotions that Jess experiences are the same that many young indigenous people experience, especially those removed from the culture for a long period and the guilt and lack of identity that often results.”

One of the major takeaways of making a film on Haida Gwaii for Shannon comes from his cast and crew. “We have so much untapped talent on Haida Gwaii,” he says “I am very excited to work with friends and other young up-and-comers who are taking every opportunity to follow their passions in filmmaking.” Shannon’s crew was largely

composed of youth film enthusiasts that he has been working with for a few years now.

The film is set to be completed by the end of March, with a release date to hopefully come shortly after that. “I’m really excited about two things in particular,” says Shannon.

“For the themes of the film to spark dialogue regarding indigenous identity and what does it truly mean to be a part of a community like ours, and to showcase the talent and hard work of the amazing local actors and crew who helped bring this story to life.”

“I was inspired by many of our traditional Haida stories. I love how many of them use hardships and trials to instill values and lessons upon the characters. I wanted to make a sort of contemporary Haida legend.”

Behind the scenes photos are courtesy of Red Girl and were taken by Cora Camire. Check out some of Patrick Shannon’s previous work at innonative.ca

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HAIDA GWAII LOCAL FOODS PROJECT Food Security, Year-Round Featuring Marylynn Hunt

Here on these misty isles, we’re at the end of the line. It doesn’t take much, a ferry cancellation or highway closure, and we might not have fresh food. This can often cause a sense of panic for folks ...but all is not lost. Did you know we can actually grow fresh food inside and out (with only a bit of cover) year-round?

The wonderful thing about gardening on Haida Gwaii is…well… we’re not “four month growing season” Winnipeg! Yes, we have blow-your-hat-off desiccating winds, challenging soils and limited access to often expensive soil amendments. The good news?

Our temperate climate results in ground that can be worked and planted in, yes, early to mid March! Need proof?

Long-time green thumb and farmers’ market vendor Marylynn Hunt harvests edible greens from her St. Mary’s Spring Estate Farm pretty much year-round. “There is no need to wait until May,” affirms Marylynn “even if it snows. Cool season seeds will

be fine so long as they are planted at the proper depth.”

“Many people think a vegetable garden is done and over with at the end of the season,” continues Marylynn “remember those perfectly smooth, turned over plots our Grandparents used to till each fall? Well, here’s the thing: you can’t eat dirt!” Bare dirt in a garden is an invitation for unwanted weed seeds to blow in and get established and our seasonal storms bring soil eroding winds and nutrient leaching rains. Marylynn recommends you let your edible greens selfseed in the fall so you can enjoy eating the plantlets all winter and then turn your soil over when you are ready to plant again in the spring.

“You can’t eat dirt!”

- Marylynn Hunt

Fresh greens picked in January!

Photo from Marylynn Hunt

St. Mary Spring Estate Farm Early Planting Tips:

Around the 1st week of March (when soil crumbles in your hand): some examples of seeds you can directly sow into the garden include cress, arugula, winter purslane (also called miner’s lettuce or Claytonia), mizuna, kale, garlic (if you missed planting it in the fall) and leeks.

Mid March: direct sow kale, broccoli, swiss chard, lettuces, beets, peas and spinach, etc. ✓ Make a garden map: rotate your crops (to avoid root maggots and to alternate heavy and light feeders) every year. A four quadrant garden design makes it easy to rotate crops and to keep track. A great book to check out (available at our local libraries) is the “All New Square Foot Gardening” by Mel Bartholomew. ✓ Collect seeds in the fall from your most vigorous plants, let them dry completely and then store them for your spring sow. ✓ For those seeds you purchase, be sure they are open–pollinated seeds. This way, the seedlings will look and taste like their parent plants.

“The more people that are growing food,” explains Marylynn “whether it’s just a window sill, patio or sun room planter or sprouts in a jar on the counter…the more food security we will all have.”

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*A poll taken from various farmers’ market vendors reports that their sales were up by 30% in 2015 and up another 27% in 2016! Local food is on the rise! Woo hoo! *Don’t forget to check out Sara’s Seedy Saturday, March 11th from 11-2 at the Port Clements Community Hall! If, at the time of your reading this you already have checked this wonderful event out, we would love to hear what you enjoyed most about it! Call us at 250-557-2088 or email info@haidagwaiitrader.com T

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Still Keeping

Calm and

Burying On

By Shellene Van der Beke The fact of the matter is, Haida Gwaii does not have the population to support (nor afford) a funeral home or a mortician. And yet, death care services are undeniably essential and deserve to be offered with dignity and respect.

Speaking of respect, on Thursday, February 16th, one of our deeply valued members of our islands community, retired bookkeeper, recipient of the Order of QC and volunteer Community Undertaker for past some 25 years, George Westwood, was invited to Victoria to receive a formal apology in the Legislative Assembly of BC. An apology that was, in many folks’ minds, long overdue.

“I was treated like royalty,” George shared with me, while sipping on his Queen B’s coffee.

Five years ago, the BC Funeral Association registered a complaint against George with Consumer Protection BC, saying he was an ‘unlicensed funeral director taking advantage of people grieving’. Following this complaint he was investigated in depth and at risk of a possible year in jail and a $10,000 fine.

In her February apology, after once saying that George was “unsuitable for the job,” Justice Minister Suzanne Anton graciously and humbly retracted her words, saying she repeated misinformation that she was given and that she had misspoken. In stating what his real reason for going to Victoria was George said “I didn’t require an apology, I require better services. Burying the dead is one of the basic obligations of humanity…to feed, to give drink, to clothe and to shoe. To visit, to console the sick, poor and afflicted and to bury the dead. That’s all that’s requested of us, the rest is either trim or greed.”

With this in mind, George had the honor of a rather lengthy sit down (well over an hour) with Corporate Policy and Planning Executive Director Toby Louie. “We discussed workable ways to set up after death services for remote areas,” reports George. “Once the powers that be (3 BC Acts, Consumer Protection Branch, Funeral Directors Association, etc.) get to the point of approving a rural death care precedent, the idea is that an appropriate person

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interested would apply to take on the role of (suggested titles) a “Funeral Commissioner” or “Community Undertaker”. They would have to be community-approved and backed by authorities such as the town mayor, RCMP, etc.”

Although there is much work to be done, it is a worthwhile cause and George is a champion of getting it off the ground.

“This is not for me or for you (or for anyone’s term in office); it’s for all of us, forever.”

When asked if he is retired from community undertaking, he quipped “Heck no, you retire when they bury you.”

Although he will continue to assist with local, after death care needs, his key message for us all is: • Email your MLA. George has the ball rolling. Now, we need to keep it rolling. AS MANY PEOPLE AS POSSIBLE: email Jennifer Rice, our North Coast MLA at jennifer.rice.mla@leg.bc.ca and let her know you’ve heard of an after death service for remote areas, what’s to become of it? What are you doing with it? THIS IS AN ELECTION YEAR: if MLA’s from all over BC report that they have many constituents asking about this, it has to be dealt with.

• Have an Advance Care Plan in place. This will not only ensure your wishes are honored but greatly reduce the stress and risk of unnecessary conflict, arguments and added grief for all involved. Give your death care plan to your doctor to put into your medical records.

• Northern Health also puts out a very helpful and informative pamphlet called “Responsibilities of the Next of Kin for Burial on Haida Gwaii”. Ask for a copy at your local health centre (in Queen Charlotte you can get a copy at the Health Information Office, located on the second floor of the new Haida Gwaii Hospital).

“If you’re graceful in life, you’ll be graceful in death” - George Westwood

Being that George assists with anywhere between 12 to 50 deaths annually, it is understandable that he is often asked, by folks of every age: What happens when you die? His response will be sure to make everyone smile: “When you go into the sea, you put a wetsuit on, while you are here, you have an earthsuit. When you leave, you will leave your earthsuit behind. The zipper in the back will pop open and the spark will nip out and go onto the next adventure.”

George continues with “If you’re graceful in life, you’ll be graceful in death. Everybody has that spark, some people have a bit more baggage than others…you just have to be able to see through the baggage.”

With his standing as an accepted and respected after death care service provider restored, George can now get back to, for the most part, enjoying his retirement with his lovely wife Heidi along with their dogs, ducks, geese and a cat. If you have any general death care questions on what to do, George is more than happy to help. Messages can be left @ 250-559-8086.

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Horoscopes for March, 2017 Aries (March 20-April Rise to the occasion of your life. What makes you happy? Because in the next month, dearest Aries, we may see you coming into your own. You are more than capable to strive forward into your life. Just make sure you evaluate how this will play out before making the leap. Key Words: Leadership, Action, Determination

Taurus (April 19-May 20) Regrouping is key now,

beautiful Taurus. Carve out some time in your busy schedule to “do nothing.” Even though we know that doing nothing is doing something; it’s recharging your battery pack so you will be rejuvenated for future endeavors. Key Words: Visionary, Creativity, Meditate

Gemini (May 20-June 21) The seeds of change that you planted a year or so ago, have now flowered and are bearing fruit, dearest Gemini. Is it the fruit that you want to digest or something not worth eating? Evaluate this. Maybe you need to plant something else for next season that suits you better? Key Words: Goals, Community, The Harvest

Cancer (June 21-July 22) Does it feel like issues of the past are showing up in your life again, dearest Cancer? Perhaps to heal them in a meaningful way? Try to go with the flow even though it isn’t the easiest thing to ask of you. I don’t think you will regret it if you allow your past life to teach you something powerful in your present life. Key Words: Complex, Intention, Dream

Leo (July 22-Aug. 23) What you believe about yourself is up for interpretation, dearest Leo. You have the great opportunity to decide who you are in life, and run with it. If you don’t approve of the person you see in the mirror, work harder to be the person you have always meant to be. You have enough energy to get the job done. So tap into it. Key Words: Productive, Success, Pride

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sep. 22) Something from the past is

presenting itself to you, dear Virgo. Be it person, place, thing or

emotion, it’s demanding to be listened to. Don’t fret about this;

just understand that in order to make room for future progress,

it’s important to tie up any loose ends first. Key Words: Feelings,

Psychoanalyze, Karma

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Libra (Sep. 22-Oct. 23) What comes to mind now, dearest Libra, is your innate ability to fight for your loved ones. You may be feeling the momma bear syndrome, needing to protect the folks you love, for a variety of reasons. Just be careful that you aren’t over-zealous about it and still allow loved ones to speak up for their truth. It’s how they build courage. Key Words: Partnership, Commitment, Roar

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 22) Your power mixed with words, stands out now, dearest Scorpio. As the New Year has dawned, you

may be feeling like staying in and nesting. This is perfectly acceptable as long as you eventually go outside and breathe the fresh air. It’s good to take some time now with family and friends, knowing that rejuvenation is key to your overall health. Relax and then re-start. Key Words: Unwind, Simmer-down, Hang-Loose

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 22) How do you balance what the world wants of you with what you want of the world? This is the month to answer this million-dollar question, dearest Sagittarius.

And after you figure out the answer, let us all know. Because believe it or not, it’s worth your time to truly research this and become an expert in the field. Key Words: Family, Community, Your Soul

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20) Now that we’ve been through the holidays, you can finally breathe a sigh of relief over your

finances. Perhaps it was worrisome, but this month finds that you are getting your mojo back. Able to juggle more balls in the air with less stress doing it. Just make sure, dearest Capricorn, that you get enough sleep and stay focused! Key Words: Rejuvenation, Rest, Recreate

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) Have you felt discombobulated for the past few days, dearest Aquarius? The

security you have sought is coming to the forefront now. Your

opportunities arise when you take a closer look at your priorities. In order to break out into the light, remember that true security lives in your heart and relies on you being your authentic self. True Aquarians know exactly how to do this. Key Words: Resources, Loyalty, Determination

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Building courage is the name

of the game for you, dearest Pisces. What do you stand for and . how will you communicate this? All energy points to you being

very clear about what you want and need from others. Let your beautiful personality shine through and building courage will seem like a piece of cake. Key Words: Rise and Shine, Motivate, Passion

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In the Home & Office

Furniture/Appliances/Electronics/Clothing(not kids or baby)/Jewelery/ Collectables/Books/Music/Computers and Computer Accessories/For Sale-Misc

The Natural World 8 DVD set. Still in original unopened packaging. Produced by the Discovery Channel. PAL *not* NTSC. $25 Call PK at (250) 984-8916 or email pkail@runbox.com Clip in. Natural Black curly clip in ponytail. $20 Call Bev at (778) 260-0059 or email bshannon60@hotmail.com Pioneer M-10X Stereo Power Amp. This is a nice little amplifier. Bought from a clean home a couple years ago and used lightly since. It is in very good shape. Most suitable for bookshelf or efficient speakers. Rated at 70 Watts into 8 Ohms and 100 Watts into 4 Ohms. These ratings seem to be conservative. The pictures are from the internet, but you will be able to see it before you purchase. I sold the speakers I was using it for, which is why I am selling the amp. The highest and lowest prices I found online are $280 and $197, but living on Haida Gwaii one would have to add another $50 for shipping. There is lots of info online if you google. Asking $180. Call Dave Crossley at (250) 559-8208 or email dcrossley@haidagwaii.net Men’s Adidas size 10. Never worn. $30 Call Sonia Rice at (250) 626-9049 or email sonia.rice6058@gmail.com Office Space wanted OM or Masset. Looking to rent office space for one person starting April 1st. Call Sonia Rice at (506) 626-9049 or email sonia.rice@haico.ca Dog pack. Snuggle mutts large dog pack used a few times in the past few years to help with groceries the odd time.

Lots of adjustment room. $45 Call Karen at (250) 559-4255 or email karefoe@qcislands.net Apartment size fridge. Newer style apartment size fridge in really good shape. Delivery may be possible. $150 Call Michelle at (250) 557-8597 or email martyvanderminne@goal.com Epson Stylus - Photo 1280 Ink Jet Printer. Excellent Photo Premium Printer. Great value; paid over $899. Brand New - never out of the box! $250 Call Rolf Bettner at (250) 559-8877 or email fotogwaii@hotmail.com Refrigerator 4.4 cubic ft. “Frigidaire” freestanding compact electric refrigerator 4.4 cu.ft. Has 1 adjustable glass shelf. Depth 213/4” X height 331/4” X width 211/2”. This belongs to the Seniors Club in Masset. $150 Call Audrey Mushynsky at (250) 626-5040 or email ajmuch@mhtv.ca Relax at home. Lightly used Obus Forme electric neck massage. $25 Call Margaret Davies at (250) 557-8547 or email rapscalions3@icloud.com Moonstone Gold Ring. A Crystal Cabin original - size 7 carved moonstone gold ring. Proceeds of sale will go to the Animal Helpline. Thank you. $400 Call Anne Marie at (250) 626-5126 or email tobeadragon@gmail.com HON Mesh/Crimson draft chair for sale. Black frame. Adjustable foot ring. Meets/exceeds applicable ANSI/BIFMA standards. Very, very comfortable chair, can sit in all day... Assembled, but never used, it has been in storage. I paid $400 new. $215 Call Stephany at (778) 260-8917 or email egypt319@gmail.com Lamp Shades. I have 2 in new shape - off white in color - 17 inches across width bottom and 12 inches long. Lamps are not for sale - I am looking for smaller, narrower, shades. Price is for both shades together. $50 Call Darlene at (250) 559-9034 or email bondd06@hotmail.com *Price Drop* Solid Wood Frame Couch and Armchair. Gently used couch with a solid wood frame (can be disassembled). Cushions recently steam cleaned, and has spent its entire life in a non-smoking home. Matching armchair with some wear on the right arm. Both for $350 or couch $320 chair $30. Call Patrick at (604) 833-6975 or email pjk111@yahoo.com

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Baby stuff. Lightly used, in good condition. Graco Fast Action Fold stroller, $85. Baby Trend adjustable high chair, $85. Nursery Center portable playpen, $85. Also baby monitor, $25. Have manuals for all. Call Colin at (250) 626-7402 or email cmcsmcdonald9@gmail.com Desk lamp. Small desk lamp. Will trade for cash or for a lamp that will fit on my headboard. $20 Call Karen Foerter at (250) 559-4255 or email karefoe@qcislands.net Kingston RAM Chips for Sale. 1866 MHz DDR3 matched and Guaranteed full length DIMM[s] 4 pcs. X 4 GB, DIMMs. $30 each or all 4 for $100. Call Rolf Bettner at (250) 559-8877 or email fotogwaii@hotmail.com Medical chair for sale. Medical Chair for sale with removable ring and bowel. $250 OBO Call Joanne Perreault at (250) 301-3271 or email j.perreault@bouygues-construction.com Record player. Vintage looking record player in brand new shape.

Works and sounds awesome. $125 Call Darlene at (250) 559-9034 or email bondd06@hotmail.com Sketcher Memory-foam sandals - Ladies 8. Excellent used condition - Only worn inside a couple of times. Comfy memory foam insole with cork bottoms (similar to a Birk but much more cushion). Adjustable black suede cotton lined straps. The perfect inside shoes for those uncarpeted floors! Paid $85 Text or email please. $60 Call Cathy Camp at (250) 6267734 or email gumboot@massett.ca Two Woodstoves For Sale. First is a Napolean 1100ML EPA woodstove, black cast door, $1,782. Second is a Napoleon 1450 EPA woodstove, black cast door, $1,819. Call Mark at (250) 559-4501 or email baggaley@ qcislands.net Mirrors. Picture frame mirror, $35. Round 3 mirror set, $25. Square 5 mirror set, $20. Call Colin at (250) 626-7402 or email cmcsmcdonald9@ gmail.com IKEA shelving units. 4 sets of slightly used IKEA shelving units. Made of solid pine. Approx 63” high x 31.5” wide and 13.5” deep, are assembled and ready to use. Two have 5 shelves, two have 4 shelves. Height of shelves can be raised or lowered in 5 inch increments. Extra brackets to attach unit to wall are included. $40 Call Steve at (250) 559-2353 or email ardev@qcislands.net Haida gold and silver ring. Sterling silver and 14 carat gold Raven ring artist -Carmen Goetzen. Width 3/8” size 7. Proceeds of sale will go to the Animal Helpline. $400 Call Anne Marie at (250) 626-5126 or email tobeadragon@gmail.com 5 String Schecter Bass. Diamond Series ‘Hellraiser’ Brand new with case. List price $1400, asking $800 or best offer. Good deal! Call Ron at (250) 559-8191 or email ronsouza@qcislands.net Giant bobble head. Vancouver Canucks Luongo bobble head. Limited to 100 made. This one is number 5. He stands 3 feet high. $400 Call Lorne at (250) 626-7752 or email Lorneb371@gmail.com Bose. Bose cinemate. Used as a home stereo. Hooked up to TV and turntable. Paid 700, asking $400 firm. Call Lorne at (250) 626-7752 or email Lorne371@gmail.com Freezer. Apartment size freezer $250 Call Shirley Smith at (250) 626-6051 or email Barbara.Sly@northernhealth.ca Do you have a knee crutch? I very much need to rent or buy knee crutch ASAP. If you or anyone you know can help me it would be deeply appreciated. (Picture from Justwalkers.com) Call Toni at (250) 626-5472 or email lotsafun@beachcabins.com James Bond DVD collection. All James Bond films up to and including “Die Another Day”.

PAL *not* NTSC. $30 Call PK at (250) 984-8916 or email pkail@runbox.com Paper Shredder. Selling a six sheet paper shredder. Needed a larger one, selling smaller one at a low price. $10 Call Terry Tollestrup at (250) 637-1875 or email echobay@hgqci.org

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Vintage Laura Ashley Party Dress. Gorgeous 1980s Laura Ashley strapless party dress. Two tier green taffeta with black velvet top. Size 14, worn once and stored in a garment bag. All proceeds from sale go to the Masset Animal Helpline. $50 Call Anne Marie at (250) 626-5126 or email tobeadragon@gmail.com Organic sugar. I have a 50 lb bag of organic evaporated cane sugar I just bought but can’t use now. I paid $85 will sell for $75. Call Harvest at (250) 922-4601 or email harvestalexandra@gmail.com Cell phone booster. “Smooth Talker” cell phone booster. Fairly new and works well and comes with a long extension cable. Can be used wireless in the house, no need to be attached to a cradle. $250 obo. Call Harvest at (250) 922-4601 or email harvestalexandra@gmail.com iPod/with charging docking station with removable speakers. This unit is in awesome shape and you can remove the speakers and put them wherever you are in the house. The iPod is a smaller older version but works like magic. $125 Call Misty at (250) 559-9034 or email bondd06@hotmail.com New dehumidifier! Great 28 pint (32L) Garrison dehumidifier small, quiet and efficient! Purchased new a few months ago for $270, but we are moving and no longer need it. $200 Call Patrick at (604) 833-6975 or email pjk111@yahoo.com Freezer. Apartment size freezer. $250 Call Shirley Smith at (250) 626-6051 or email Barbara.Sly@northernhealth.ca Kitchen table with four chairs. Kitchen table has an additional leaf with four wooden chairs. $250 Call Shirley Smith at (250) 626-6051 or email Barbara.Sly@northernhealth.ca 35mm Olympus Camera. Olympus IS-10 Super DLX High Resolution 28-110 35mm AF Film Camera. Comes with case and 24exp roll of 35mm film. $25 Call Matt at (250) 637-1968 or email mattme71@hotmail.com 2005-06 Upper Deck BLACK DIAMOND NHL Hockey Factory Sealed B. 5 cards per pack x 25 packs per box. Averaging 2 jersey cards per box and 4 rookie cards. (as stated on box). Asking $175 per box. Three boxes available. Call Kristi at (250) 637-1967 or email kristi@haidagwaii.ca NAPA/Belden Primary Wire. 12 Gauge and 10 Gauge Primary Wire, in 25 Foot / 8 Metre Coils. 12 AWG - $12.50 per coil 4 coils available. 10 AWG - $15 per coil 2 coils available. Less than 1/2 the new price. These were used for indoor speaker wire so they are clean and in good condition. The 12 AWG makes good speaker wire, up to about 20 feet long. The 10 AWG can be used as speaker wire but is best used for its original auto/marine purposes. Call Dave Crossley at (250) 559-8208 or email dwcrossley4@yahoo.ca

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Stay warm this winter. Sunbeam electric heated shawl for sale Never used. Selling for $30 Call Margaret Davies at (250) 557-8547 or email rapscalions3@icloud.com Electric skillet for sale. 11 inch Proctor Silex electric skillet for sale. Brand new. Still in the box. I bought it at the Co-op for $79, selling for $50. Call Margaret Davies at (250) 557-8547 or email rapscalions3@icloud.com Seymour Duncan Rails for Strat - Hot, Cool, Vintage. Seymour Duncan rails - Cool, Hot and Vintage for Strat. New in original package, only opened to confirm. Asking $100 each (found online to be approx $130 each) I can provide details on difference between the three on request.

Call Kristi at (250) 637-1967 or email kristi@haidagwaii.ca Wall Mounted Propane / Electric Oven. 12+ year old propane / electric oven. Wall mounted Norge brand. Pick-up only. Asking $200. Email valine.crist@gmail.com John Pilger 16 DVD set. ‘Heroes’: DVD set of the films of John Pilger between 1970 and 2007. Includes the book “Breaking the Silence” by Anthony Haywood. PAL *not* NTSC. $65 Call PK at (250) 984-8916 or email pkail@runbox.com TV and DVD player. Samsung flat screen 26 inch TV and JVC DVD player. $100 Call Susan at (250) 557-8555 or email ssnwrt@gmail.com Living room furniture. Sofa and loveseat in excellent condition for $800.

Coffee and end tables (Sold) Shelf unit (Sold) Lamps for $40/pair. Call Colin at (250) 626-7402 or email cmcsmcdonald9@gmail.com NAPA/Belden Primary Wire. 12 Gauge and 10 Gauge Primary Wire, in 25 Foot / 8 Metre Coils. 12 AWG - $12.50 per coil 4 coils available. 10 AWG - $15 per coil 2 coils available.

Less than 1/2 the new price. These were used for indoor speaker wire so they are clean and in good condition. The 12 AWG makes good speaker wire, up to about 20 feet long. The 10 AWG can be used as speaker wire but is best used for its original auto/marine purposes. Call Dave Crossley at (250) 559-8208 or email dwcrossley4@yahoo.ca Monty Python. Fourteen DVD set of Monty Python’s Flying Circus.

New price is about US $130 + shipping. PAL *not* NTSC. $80 Call PK at (250) 984-8916 or email pkail@runbox.com Fans. 2 - 12” Oscillating 3 speed fans. $20 each Call Colin at (250) 626-7402 or email cmcsmcdonald9@gmail.com Used hardware & lighting. Silver door handles: 5 passage, 4 privacy, 2 entrance. 8 sets of door hinges 3-1/2”, 1 track light 28”, 1 ceiling light 11”, 10 white floor vents for 10” x 4” opening. $100 Call Colin at (250) 626-7402 or email cmcsmcdonald9@gmail.com Oster Versa BLENDER 1100 Series. Brand new still wrapped in plastic shipping wrap. $160 Call Sonia Rice at (250) 626-9049 or email sonia. rice6058@gmail.com School desk. I have an Old Childs School Desk with chair attached and an opening in the top for books and pencils etc Painted but can be stripped and redone - these relics are fading fast - grandkids are too old for it anymore $30 Call Darlene at (250) 559-9034 or email bondd06@hotmail.com

In the Yard & Workshop

Garden Equipment and Supplies/Hobby Supplies/Tools/Building Materials/ Pet and Pet Supplies

Table Saw For Sale - Price Reduced! 10” Craftsman compound mitre cut-off saw. Brand new, still in the box. Was $400, now only $350! Call Ron at (250) 559-7790 or email info@haidagwaiitrader.com Live animal trap. Brand new live animal trap. Good for relocating nuisance raccoons. $60 Call Michelle at (250) 557-8597 or email petsrus1969@hotmail.com

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Potters clay for sale. I have 6 and a 1/2 boxes of m390 clay for sale. $30 per box. Can be used for wheel throwing or hand building. Best if you come pick it up from my house, but I could maybe deliver to Masset. Call harvest at (250) 922-4601 or email harvestalexandra@gmail.com Wanted wood planer. Wanting to buy a used wood planer. Call Brenda at (250) 264-8755 or email waldorfbrenda@gmail.com Small-medium crate. Small/medium sized dog crate, like new. Used for a month or so while our puppy was small. No obvious wear. 60cm long, 50cm tall, 40cm wide $50 Call Patrick at (604) 833-6975 or email pjk111@yahoo.com Jet 10 Pc 1/2” Dr Torx Bit Impact Socket Set. - Made of SNCM 8660 tool steel for 20% greater torque and 20% greater torsional resistance than regular Chrome Molybdenum bits - Manganese Phosphate finish - Blow mould case excellent, like new condition. Asking $100 obo. Call Kristi at (250) 637-1967 or email kristi@haidagwaii.ca Here Come The Chicks! Ranch Feeds - the best place to pick up your chicks! Please order your chicks by: March 7th - for pickup March 30th; April 11th - for pickup May 4th; May 30th for pickup June 22nd. Call Leslie at (250) 557-4276 or email rfeeds@qcislands.net Rod repair items. I purchased these items to repair the eyes on 2 saltwater rods. 1 extra set if needed, 2 bottles of urethane rod finish (glue), 12 eyes thread brushes. $60 Call Karen at (250) 559-4255 or email karefoe@qcislands.net Greenhouse parts. Plastic parts used to connect glass to make a small greenhouse. $20 or best offer. Call Paul at (250) 984-8916 or email pkail@runbox.com Spades and Shovels. 3 spades (straight edge) $10 each or 2 for $15 or 3 for $20. Proceeds of sale go to the Dixon Entrance Maritime Museum in Masset. Call Anne Marie at (250) 6265126 or email tobeadragon@gmail.com Engine Stand. Napa Engine stand with 1250lb capacity. Used once. Excellent condition. $99 Call Terry at (250) 637-1758 or email yrretct@gmail.com Woodstove for sale. Fisher Momma Bear Woodstove, in great condition.

Seal and firebrick in great condition. Smaller version for cottage, cabin or shop space. $550 Call Cory at (250) 626-7035 or email chinooksurfboards@hotmail.com Woodstove for sale. Fisher Grandpa Bear, in great condition, good gaskets and includes firebrick, ready to install. This stove is big and will heat an entire house. $700 Call Cory at (250) 626-7035 or email chinooksurfboards@hotmail.com Garlic - for eating and for planting. Organically grown, plant it or eat it, $10 bags and $20 bags. Text, Phone or email Dominic at (250) 626-7896 or visceralorbit@gmail.com Rifle for sale. Older (1969-1971 DOM) Belgium made Browning Bar semi-auto rifle in 3006 in fair overall condition. Also has a detachable magazine and sights. Will also come with some ammo. $600 for just the rifle. I will include the vortex sparc 2moa red dot with mounting system and rail base and 1x magnifier for another $200 or for a total of $800. I will not sell the red dot separately. Rifle is very accurate with this scope. Buyer must have valid PAL. Call Gerry at (250) 557-2475 or email gerrym@galaxymail.ca

On the Road

In part or complete-Cars/Trucks/Vans/Campers/RV’s/ATV’s/Heavy Equipment

Tires For Sale. Goodyear Wrangler SR-A 265 70R17, Dodge Ram OEM, less than 3000km’s $400 Call Mitch at (250) 637-1417 or email entrypoint. mitch@gmail.com

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WEST END AUTO SALES

2011 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4/Crew Cab/Stk#6078

$17,995

2012 Nissan Versa Auto/48,000km/Stk#6164

$13,500

2014 Mitsubishi Outlander AWC/7pass/Stk#6091

$23,500

2012 GMC 2500HD 4x4/130,000km/Stk#6186

SOLD!

No Reasonable Offer Refused!

West End Auto Sales

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Single axle flat deck trailer for sale. 8ft wide x 12 ft long Single Axle Flat deck Trailer for sale, 2006. Currently set up to load & haul two Quads. Asking $1200 Call Bob or Mary Isaacs at (250) 626-3381 or email bcnewfies@hotmail.com Astro Van for Sale - Low mileage. 2003 Astro Passenger Van for Sale.

Needs work, selling cheap. The vehicle has 2 bench seats and 2 front bucket seats. Lots of cargo space, with back dutch doors. The motor is excellent, 140,000 kms, alarm system. Seats are removable for making into a camper. $1,400 Call Stephany at (778) 260-8917 or email egypt319@gmail.com Handy little truck - reduced price! 2007 Chevrolet pick-up, Automatic, 2wd, reg cab, model: Colorado LS 98,000km, one driver only. Excellent shape. $6000 Call Laura or Tom at (250) 559-8348 or email ravenlegs@hotmail.com For Sale. 2004 Ford F150 4wd Truck roll over damaged, 5.4 Liter Engine.

Good Drive train. Body badly damaged. $750 Call TLC AUTOMOTIVE at (250) 626-3756 or email tlc@mhtv.ca Winter Tires - 195/60R15 - used. Winter Quest studded winter tires 4x108 bolt pattern (off Ford) $175 Call Alvin at (250) 559-8797 or email acober@qcislands.net Winter Tires - 195/70R14 - used. Winterforce studded winter tires 5x100 bolt pattern 2 tires have only 1 winter of use $225 Call Alvin at (250) 5598797 or email acober@qcislands.net Toyota Hubs For Sale. Set of two Aisin hubs for a Toyota 4x4. Will fit 1989-95. Convert from ADD to freewheeling front wheels. Asking $100 for the set - cheaper than eBay! Call George at (250) 559-7899 or email grstein@qcislands.net Truck tires. Brand new BF Goodrich rugged trail T/A’s. 245/75/17’s. 10 available. $100 each. Email is preferred contact. Call Mike at (604) 220-3427 or email Mike@coastroadbc. com 89 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera. Nice comfy Oldsmobile. 154,000 kms.

New starter, solenoid and a battery. Good tread on BFG tires Drivers window works but that’s about it (power windows). Runs and drives quite well. Selling for my Ma who bought it in Vancouver a couple months back. $900 Call Max at (250) 882-5798 or email wonderous_duck@ hotmail.com Galvanized Utility Trailer. Marathon Brand 5’x7’ galvanized Utility trailer for sale. Brand new! Just bought it in Vancouver 2 weeks ago to move furniture to the island and no longer need it. Super functional well built designed with quad ramp, led lights, 4-pin wiring harness. Fits a 2” ball. Best of all it is galvanized which means corrosion resistance of aluminum without the cost. $1,400 Call Ross Hayes at (250) 626-7669 or email Rufoushb@gmail.com Wheel for trailer. Solid wheel. Includes clamp. Capacity 500 lbs. $25 Call Paul at (250) 9848916 or email pkail@runbox.com Toyota air filter. Air filter fits Toyota trucks 1989-95; new in box. $10 Call George at (250) 559-7899 or email grstein@qcislands.net

Or Toll Free 1 877 559 4641 Email:

Men’s Mountain Bike For Sale. One, Norco Katmandu mountain bike.

Men’s. Brand new. Only ridden once about 1km! Frame is 22”, is better for a taller man. $500 Call Dale at (250) 557-4235 or email info@haidagwaiitrader.com Rims. Looking for four 17 Inch Alum Rims to fit 2013 Dodge Ram 1500 4wd. Call Casey Russ at (250) 626-9011 or email bummyruss@gmail.com

Dealer #9152

Saturn For Sale. 2001 Saturn SL1 with 213,000km. 4 new tires, new brakes, brake lines, ball joints, tie rod ends and engine head. $1,800 Call Manzanita at (250) 557-8579 or email info@haidagwaiitrader.com

605 Ocean view Drive, Queen Charlotte

250 559 4641

citires@qcislands.net

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2013 Polaris Sportsman 550 efi 2up. 4939 km. Almost new tires. Winch. $4,500 Call Roman at (778) 861-5405 or email Autobromic@gmail.com Very Good Condition Jeep For Sale. 2009 Jeep Patriot. Well serviced at T.L.C. Blue. 124,870 km’s. $10,000 Call Lorette at (250) 557-4616 or email smillie@haidagwaii.net 2013 Chevy Spark for Sale. I’m selling my beloved car Marill this winter and am looking for a good home for her. . 2013 Chevy Spark. 5 Speed Manual Transmission. Great condition (only a couple minor scuffs).

Amazing on gas ($35 to fill and up to 680km per tank). Super adorable.

65,000km. 2 and a half years remaining of extended “Superior Wrap” warranty from SAL Protection Plan. $8,000 Call Patrick Shannon at (604) 319-4419 or email patrick@innonative.ca 1998 Chevy Astro. Unable to get van started! Was running great for many years! Mint under the hood, new tires, new fuel pump (which was thought to be the issue). If you are mechanical it may be a great buy for you, or will be a great parts van! I’ll entertain any offer! Motivated to move it!

Haaw’a Call DevJeet at (250) 626-9154 or email devjeetsingh77@gmail.com Toyota Matrix. 2010 Toyota Matrix Base Model, FWD, 107,000 Kms Asking Price $6000. Call Germain at (250) 557-4240 or email germain@ qcislands.net Mini Cooper Soho. PRICE REDUCED 2007 Soho in excellent condition low mileage, 54,300 km, leather. A fm + CD player, sunroof, 3 door, excellent winter tires, chrome rims with summer tires, two owners. Manuel transmission. Fun car to drive, serious offers only. $9,500 Call Reg Davidson at (250) 626-3764 or email Ya.butt@massett.ca

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On the Water

In part or complete-Power Boats/Sail Boats

Stolen stuff...reward for info. My beloved kayak and the outboard for my beater skiff were stolen earlier this fall from the Nadu river mouth on Masset inlet. They’ve been there for six or seven years with no issues, but it seems like someone finally decided they need them more than I do. The kayak is fiberglass, Greenland style with high bow and stern- no rudder.

Screw-on hatch covers. The boat motor is an old beater Johnson my kid and I used to get out camping in the inlet with. I’m not so worried about the boat motor- it’s easier to replace than my kayak is. If anyone has seen anything or knows anything about this stuff please get in touch - no questions asked. I’ll offer whatever money I can scrape together at the time, as a reward- should be at least a couple hundred dollars. Thanks. Call Tyson at (778) 871-7817 or email Juskatla@gmail.com Skiff wanted. Looking for a 16-20 foot skiff/boat to purchase with or without outboard and trailer. If you have a boat you’re thinking of selling, please call or e-mail me. Erik at (250) 637-1641 or email erikholl.holl@gmail.com Lowrance Hook 4 GPS/Sonar. GPS/Sonar combo with color screen. Navionics chip included. Like new condition, comes with transducer and all... $350 Call Mandy at (604) 928-6884 or email haidaguide@hotmail.com Inflatable Boat and Trailer For Sale. 12’ Inflatable boat for sale. Hard bottom, down rigger, rod holders, two swivel seats and oars. Comes with Ezee-Load trailer. Trailer is like new condition with ATV box on front. $3,500 Call Larry at (250) 557-2426 or email lhein57@gmail.com Outboard dolly/stand. Bought last year and used about three times. $40 Call Paul at (250) 984-8916 or email pkail@runbox.com Boat trailer wanted. Boat trailer wanted rusted out or broken ok must have registration reasonably priced. Call Dave Lobb at (250) 626-3447 or email Dave.lobb@outlook.com Looking for used single kayak to buy. Hi folks, I’m looking for an older beater but still usable single kayak. Doesn’t have to be fancy. Just needs to be seaworthy and not a complete piece of junk. Call Frances at (250) 637-1759 or email Haidagwaiiseasalts@gmail.com

Kids Zone

From infants to toddlers-Clothing/Toys/Books/Games

Rubber mats. 24” x 24” connecting rubber mats. 2 red, 2 blue, 2 green, 2 yellow. $20 Call Colin at (250) 626-7402 or email cmcsmcdonald9@ gmail.com Airsoft Gun. Light airsoft gun with flashlight and regular scope. Holds about 12 to 20 airsoft BB’s. The firing rate is roughly 300 feet per second.

Manual load for firing. Recommend using biodegradable BB’s. Under the age of 18 needs parental consent and presence for purchase and use. $100 Call Evan at (250) 559-8439 or email doromike@qcislands.net

Wanted

Miscellaneous Wanted Items/Lost/Found/ Wanted Information/Real Estate

Hedge. Are you experienced at trimming hedges? If so I have a hedge to trim when the time is right and would love to hire you. Experienced is the KEY word. Call Gordon Usher at (250) 637-5755 or email patngord@qcislands.ca You wanna be my roommate? Rent is $350. House is weird. I’m cool. Call Alana at (647) 515-8903 or email alanaawwortsman@gmail.com WANTED FOR SPARE PARTS. Hi I’m looking for spare parts for my trusty Husqvarna 2101 and 266 chainsaws. If you have any bits and pieces you no longer require I am interested and have some cash to pay you. Thanks for your time looking and thinking ‘bout it. Have a Very Happy New Year Call Rolf Bettner at (250) 559-8877 or email fotogwaii@hotmail.com

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Housesit/short term rental. First three weeks of April, mother & daughter team. House sitting would be ideal. Furnished short-term rental also an option. Seasonal, Parks Canada employee with references available. Call Michelle at (250) 814-4770 or email Sahmof2iam@yahoo.ca Wanted Travel Trailer. I am looking for a tow behind travel trailer to buy on island. Looking for one that is 20 to 30 feet and in good condition. Please contact me if you are looking to sell your travel trailer! Call Shaun Peacock at (250) 635-0277 or email shaunpeacock@live.ca Stovepipe Piece Wanted. Looking for a 6” roof collar/jack for a 6” stovepipe. Do you have one kicking around you might sell? Call Pete at (250) 557-4205 or email info@haidagwaiitrader.com Wanted - Short Term Rental. Hi, I’m looking for a short term rental in the Port Clements, Tow Hill or Tlell area with a minimum of three bedrooms for six or seven weeks starting in mid-January. Thanks in advance! Call Josh at (250) 266-1987 or email captjosh@mac.com Can I have my bike back please? My bike went missing from the Transition House property. It’s a black Norco hybrid and it had a yellow milk crate on it. It had been laying around for a while cause the spokes were all messed up, so maybe you thought it didn’t belong to anyone or it wasn’t wanted, but it does, it belongs to me and it’s super wanted! If you could drop it off here no questions will be asked! Also I guess I’m looking for a replacement bike in case it doesn’t turn up. Anyone have anything? Call Alana at (647) 515-8903 or email cwwa.hgspeace@mhtv.ca Housesit. For late May/all of June (2-3 weeks within this time period, flexible): We are a small family (two adults, two 20 month olds) who live in Hazelton. We are looking for a housesit in the Masset/Tow Hill area. If you are planning a trip somewhere and would like your place looked after, let us know. We are responsible and respectful. Good with animals and/or chores. Give us a call, let us know what you think at (250) 842-6913 or email nayr@ resist.ca Outboard Wanted. Wanted: 30 HP Yamaha, 2 stroke, long shaft, outboard, pull start tiller for 16’ skiff. Willing to pay up to $3000 for one with low hours and in good condition. Call Please leave a message at (250) 557-2004 or email info@haidagwaiitrader.com House paint please! Looking for old cans of paint in whatever color you’ve got for a project that I’m working on. I need wood boards for signage as well, so if you have any scraps lying around please get me. Hawaa! Call Alana Wortsman at (647) 515-8903 or email cwwa.hgspeace@mhtv.ca Long term parking. Looking for long term reasonably secure parking spot for newer large RV and enclosed cargo trailer. Power and hookups would be convenient but not necessary.

Looking for a spot between QC and Tlell. On HG for about 10 days every month to visit family. Looking to bring units over in May or June. May consider lease to purchase. Call Steve P at (250) 783-0888 or email lone-ranger@live.ca Small dog. I’m looking for a small breed dog if you could help me please call me at 250 5578597 Call Michelle at (250) 557-8597 or email mpelland789@gmail.com Want to buy a rowboat! I would really love to buy a rowboat - a wooden one would be awesome but I am also open to a tinner that has oars. If you have something available please let me know! Thanks Call Julian Napoleon at (604) 345-4541 or email napoleonjulian@gmail.com Plumber wanted. Several jobs, but the most urgent is my tenant’s pump needs to be replaced. If you have the know-how and are willing to come out to Lawn Hill, please call. Call Shane Windatt at (250) 559-8807 or email pawsitivespin@gmail.com Kitchen stove. Regular size kitchen stove needed ASAP Call dawn/Darlene at (250) 6263355 or email onelife@island.net Queen size mattress. GoodWW condition only Thanks Call Colin at (250) 626-7631 or email colindoane@gmail.com Old Canoe. A friend of mine is coming to Haida Gwaii and he is looking for an old canoe to buy. Please contact me by email! I’m not home! Call Patrick Lemaire at (250) 559-8689 or email blackbox@qcislands.net

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Kefir grains. Hello, I’ve been trying to purchase some milk kefir grains online, unsuccessfully. Just wondering if anyone might have some extra they would part with. Thanks email Kim at HygienistKim@gmail.com

Freebies

Anything that just needs a new home!

University text books. Free to any home A bunch of expensive looking textbooks. Biology and some other ologys too. In good shape and not old, may still be useful. Could make your library appear impressive! Call Leslie at (250) 557-4276 or email rfeeds@qcislands.net Xplornet Satellite Dish for free. I am no longer using the Satellite Dish anymore, so come pick it up! There is lots of hook up wire to go with it!

Call Stephany at (778) 260-8917 or email egypt319@gmail.com

Real Estate & Rentals

Residential, Commercial, Lots, For Rent, Rent to Own, Shared Accomodation

South Beach Dunes “SOUTH BEACH DUNES” is offering three beautiful exclusive oceanfront and seven upland acreage estates on the South Beach, on the north end of Haida Gwaii /Queen Charlottes. These are very special properties with exceptional beach and dune environment. South Beach Dunes offers exceptional value with prices for ocean front land well below anywhere else on the west coast of North America. Acreage sizes range from 4.64 acres and prices are from $40,000. If living in this unique environment appeals to you please contact us - there are a very limited number of properties of this caliber available for sale. For more details visit our Website - www.southbeachdunes.com Call 250 631-3055 or email vernonbyberg@gmail.com Yakoun River Inn MLS# N4507475 This local Pub and gathering spot is situated on the oceanfront in Port Clements on Graham Island in Haida Gwaii. Long established, popular with locals and visitors alike. 3,300 sqft building on a corner location, adjacent to government dock facilities, licensed for 100 patrons. Permitted uses also include lodging and adjacent properties can be available for anyone interested in expanding the business. MLS# N4507475 Price $337,500 Call 1-888-286-1932 or email edhandja@bcoceanfront.com Best Value Beachcabins Secluded oceanfront/rainforest off-grid cabins, furnished and equipped kitchens, private parking. Call/Text Toni at 250-626-5472 or email lotsafun@beachcabins.com or visit our website at www.beachcabins.com Price $90-120 per night Maude Island Retreat MAUDE ISLAND RETREAT - HAIDA GWAII Very special 17.5 acres, over 2,000 ft frontage on Skidegate Inlet - easy access to the west coast thru Skidegate Narrows. Log lodge accommodates 8, has 3 bdrm, 2 bath, lounge, dining room, patio, fire pit, hot tub, caretaker residence. Outbuildings and dock. BC’s ultimate private lodge location. Price $775,000 Call 604-664-7633 or email rich@landquest.com DL847A Masset MLS# R2080908 160 acre property on the northeast end of Graham Island within the Naikoon Provincial Park. Mix of indigenous vegetation and water courses which meander throughout the property. This is a remote, rural acreage that is hike-in access only. Walking distance is approximately three miles from the end of Tow Hill Rd. There are no services. The Naikoon Provincial Park is an area of 72,640 hectares that takes in the entire northwest tip of Graham Island. $80,000 MLS# R2080908 Price $80,000 Call 2502863293 or email edhandja@ bcoceanfront.com Ocean front home for sale!! 1608 Delkatla Str Masset MLS#R2070936 Ocean front home. The patio off the dining area has a great view of the harbour, and the fisherman wharf ... beautiful view! The sauna is a wonderful feature especially after a day out fishing or crabbing on North Beach. This home has great potential for a B&B or guest home.

Both main exterior doors are carved cedar...very nice touch! The main entrance is also done in cedar. Call Brian to view and for all your Real Estate needs. Your Only Local Realtor!! Cell 604-557-3597 or 250-6265286 or email brianbussiere@royallepage.ca Price $229,000

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Home for sale! 1829 Cedar Cr Masset Recently Reduced! This home is a great buy! Many recent renos. Newer metal roof, kitchen cupboards and counters, vinyl plank flooring in the living room and hallway, new vinyl windows (2012), oil tank, rug on the stairs, bathtub and enclosure, dehumidifier in the basement. Close to downtown and the marina. Fenced, private backyard. A must-see! MLS#N243672 Call Brian to view and for all your Real Estate needs! Toll free 866-303-5286 (local 250-626-5286) or his cell 604-557-3597 Price $102,000 or email brianbussiere@royallepage.ca Home for sale! Great buy! 2038 Pintail Cr Masset MLS#N238544 Clean well kept home in a quiet Crescent. Deck & backyard are very private, fenced with lots of trees! Wood stove can heat whole house with 2 yrs wood supply! Carbon monoxide alarm. Bedrooms each have cable, phone and fire alarms. Suite possible. Master bdrm has reading, workout room & large bathroom! 30+yr fiberglass shingles on house & garage 2010. 5 windows upstairs replaced 2010. Recently replaced hot water tank & sliding glass doors to back yard. A must see! Call Brian to view. Price $199,000 Call 250-626-5286 or email brianbussiere@royallepage.ca Ocean view & River front acreage for sale!! Lot 2 Tow Hill Rd Beauty acreage! River on one side of the property and an amazing ocean view on the other side! Coho fishing on your own property. Neighboring acreage has an artisan well with lots of clean good tasting water!

Short drive to town (Masset). Treed, very private setting. A must see.

MLS#R2081395 To view call Brian toll free 866-303-5286 his cell 604-557-3597 or email brianbussiere@royallepage.ca Your Only Local Realtor! To view all Brian’s listing go to Royal LePage Prince Rupert web site. Price $129,000

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DL834A Masset R2090133 Located on the north-east end of Graham Island within the Naikoon Provincial Park, this 160 acre property has a relatively level topography with a mix of indigenous vegetation, a small lake and water courses which meander throughout the property. This is a remote, rural acreage that is hike-in access only. Walking distance is approximately one mile in from Tow Hill Rd, two miles before Tow Hill.

Price $80,000 Call 1-888-286-1932 or email edhandja@bcoceanfront.com Great Starter Home in Port Clements! Do you like to fish, hunt, hike, and/or camp? This might be the perfect home for you! Close to the school, post office, library, Bayview Market and the beach! Large workshop. Quiet and peaceful location in Port Clements, not a far drive to Tlell, Skidegate, Queen Charlotte or Masset. Great starter home for a young family. Lovely neighborhood. For more information, please call 250-557-2460 or email eaglec@qcislands.net Home and Acreage For Sale Newly renovated 3 bedroom home with 75 acres of timbered hillside and walking trails. Property also includes newly renovated art studio with napolean stove as well as an ocean front cedar and wood interior cabin available for daily, weekly and monthly rent. The cabin has a small kitchen, loft, shower and bathroom, and uses a rainwater collection system and composting toilet with hydro. There are many beautiful ocean views on this property and private ocean frontage. Price $525,000 Call 778-260-0279 or email sheilakarrow@gmail.com SALE PENDING! Beautiful Home in Lawn Hill with 9 Acres 4 acres of privately owned, beautiful, beach frontage located across the highway from where the home and another 5 acres are located. Many recent upgrades. Large, bright kitchen. Lots of cupboard space throughout the home. Separate laundry room. Dining area and living room. Fantastic view. Forest backdrop. Close to amenities and nature. 2 garages.

Attached shop and root cellar. Electric and wood stove heat. For more information call 250-559-7786 or 250-559-4637 or email: pescador@live.ca SALE PENDING! 191 Bayview Drive, Port Clements MLS#2127730 This offering is for a residential oceanfront lot overlooking Masset Inlet in Port Clements. This 0.25 acre lot is relatively level with 66.27ft of walk-on waterfront. City services are available at the lot line. The property offers sweeping views across the Masset Inlet. Price $69,000 Call 1-800-286-1932 or email edhandja@bcoceanfront.com SOLD! 18 Acres - Park and Ocean Property! The west side runs 700 feet along Bayview Drive, the east side borders the Port Clements Community Park. Beautiful greenscape, very private yet close to school, post office, library and grocery store. Minutes away from exceptional hunting, fishing, firewood, and all the wilderness has to offer. Water and sewer available. Sub dividable or leave as is. Potential amazing view of the ocean with spectacular sunsets. Some timber. SOLD! Call 250-557-4421 or email ccbeachy@gmail.com Vacant Lot For Sale! Fully serviced 60’x 120’ cleared lot located at 2129 Teal Blvd Masset. This lot is ready to build on. It is located close to the Delkatla Bird Sanctuary in a very quiet area of town. It is already fenced in on 1 side and the back and has a buffer tree line on the other side. Great buy!! Ask $29,900. OBO Owner is open to serious inquires - email: rollie@mhtv.ca or rollie@bellaliant.net or phone 709 243 2488 or cell phone at 709 458 8811 Cozy 3 Bedroom Trailer 4 Sale A great family home or rental-income property (currently rented). 3 BDRM + storage room. Wood heated.

Large, covered deck. 8x10 Shed. A very nice home that has served my family, and our renters, very well. Price $50,000 Call 250-557-2009 or email christine.d.hann@gmail.com

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Riverfront Acreage for Sale! Great Buy!! 355 Sangan Dr Masset Rural MLS#R2031108 Riverfront property on 2.018 acres. Partially built home; built to lock up 2010. Tenant live in the cottage on property. Beautiful property, Coho run is awesome in this river. 12x16 power shack, 200 amp service. Chicken coop. Great potential. Perfect place to raise a family. A must-see!! Call to view!! Call Brian to view or for all your Real Estate needs on Haida Gwaii. Toll free 1-866-303-5286 or his cell @ 604-5573597 Or email him @ brianbussiere@royallepage.ca Your Only Local Realtor! Price $179,000 Home for sale! 1610 Spruce Cr Masset MLS#R2096889 Newer high end renos complete. Bay window in living room. 100 amp service. Newer tile floor upstairs. Newer windows & hot water tank. New fuel tank (painted for weather protection). New lights. Fully furnished. Newer appliances. Kitchen fully equipped. Open concept, lots of cupboard space. New bathrooms. Basement has rec room w/new flooring, laundry room, storage room, and laundry room. Call Brian to view cell 604-557-3597 or home 250-626-5286 or email brianbussiere@royallepage.ca Price $150,000 Newly Renovated Home For Sale! Located at 2135 Teal Blvd, Masset. 5 Beds, 2 Baths, 8 Appliances, Separate Laundry Rm and Family Rm. This furnished house has recent upgrades with Laminate flooring, New Kitchen Cabinets and Countertops, New Bath fixtures and Tub, along with a fully chain link fenced in back yard, two out sheds and more. Recently reduced price and owner is motivated to sell. Adjacent vacant lot also available for sale, either separate or included with house. A must see. Owner is open to serious inquires - email: rollie@bellaliant.net or phone 709 243 2488 or cell phone at 709 458 8811. Price $139,900 Oceanfront Acreage for Sale! 10909 Tow Hill Rd MLS® R2114391 Ocean front home on 2.799 acres. Unbelievable ocean view! Your own private beach access. Huge deck. Drill well 4yr old, good water. Newer water filter system. Newer painted interior. Newer laminated and tile flooring. Boiler recently serviced. This home could not be replaced for asking price. Call Brian to view toll free 866-303-5286 or his cell 604557-3597 or email brianbussiere@royallepage.ca .Your Only On Island Realtor!! Price $495,000 Business For Sale: La Belle Cosmetics Includes all inventory and displays. $55,000 Call Claudette at 250-559-8646 or email labellecosmetics@hotmail.com SOLD! Lots For Sale in Masset - Blowout sale! Two stunning Sanctuary View properties to choose from, with gorgeous summer sunsets. Priced to sell. SOLD! each Call (250) 668-2578 or email daryl@acdcmechanicalconsulting.ca Home on Acreage for Sale! 986 Nadu Rd Rural, HWY 16 This is a nice piece of property located between Port Clements & Masset off Hwy 16 on Nadu Rd. Nice quiet secluded area. Great potential for an awesome homestead with open sunny areas perfect for gardens and greenhouses.

The house is in need of some TLC. MLS® Number: R2134787 To view all of Brian’s listings go to Royal LePage Prince Rupert web site. Call Brian to view 250-626-5286 or his cell 604-557-3597 or email brianbussiere@royallepage.ca . Your Only Local Realtor! Price $129,000 Tow Hill Oceanfront Home Quality custom built 2450 sq.ft. Open design waterfront home on 1.58 acres with breathtaking views from every room.

Pristine sandy beach front for beach combing, crabbing, clamming and surfing. World class fishing directly out front. Watch the eagles soar, whales breach and wild winter storms from your own covered deck. This west coast property is a stunning testament to all that is the allure of Haida Gwaii. Offered at $598,000 See MLS# X3237909 for photos and full details. Price Call 250 626 6006 or email bcdqci@gmail.com

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Home for Sale! 1818 Alder Cr Masset This is a nicely renovated home on a quiet cul-de-sac. Landscaped yard with a pond with gold fish, 5 raised 11’x3’ flower beds. A large 20’x8’ green house. A covered carport to keep you dry right to the doorway. Plenty of room in the enclosed shop/ green room. Furniture and appliances could be included. A must see!

MLS® Number: R2139476 View all Brian’s listing go to Brian Bussiere Realtor.ca Call Brian to view & for all you on island Realtor needs! Your Only on Island Real Realtor! Price $145,000 Call 250-626-5286 or email brianbussiere@royallepage.ca Ocean view Home for Sale! 140 Bayview Dr. Quaint ocean view cottage. Close to shopping, marina and school. Within walking distance of a pub and restaurant. Good starter home. MLS® Number: R2140417 Call Brian to view & for all your Realtor needs - Your only on Island Realtor toll free at 1-866-303-5286 or on my cell 604-557-3597 or email brianbussiere@royallepage Price $99,000 Hippy Hill Lane 620 2nd Avenue. A 1026 sqft, 1 and 1/2 story house with 2 bedrooms and an open concept living room/kitchen/dining room.

New siding, roofing, foundation and a deck have all been added within the last 5-7 years. Bamboo hardwood floors plus ceramic tile. Has a heat pump and baseboard heaters with option of adding wood (chimney already installed). House comes with 5 major appliances all in great shape. Price $165,000 Call 250-637-1567 or email Bobbileechatelaine@trentu.ca Fully Furbished and Renovated Trailer house on Haida Gwaii (Sandspit) Available now. First arrive, first serve. Well maintained and fully furbished and full equip trailer home at 378 Park road, Sandspit. Move in ready totally updated. All Drywall thorough out, Breaker panel 100 amps, heat & hydro and fire place. This is a great opportunity for you to own your place on the beautiful Haida Gwaii islands. Ideal for family, couple, hunters, fishers or workers. Price $19,500 Call 514-915-8164 or email jasonroy101@hotmail.com Tow Hill Rd - Trout House Property for Sale This property is located in the Tow Hill Rd Community, accessing the beautiful northern beaches of Haida Gwaii. Specifically located across from the Tow Hill Community Kiosk next door to the Naikoon Park Motel property. It is a 10 minute drive from the village of Masset. Owners lived on Haida Gwaii for many years but currently live out of province. Priced to sell: The listing price has been greatly reduced. Any building sitting uninhabited on Haida Gwaii for too long, will not fair well in the long run, and owners would love to see someone living there and calling it their own. It is priced well and could be an excellent starter property and optimal tourism/service property for someone with a good idea, lots of energy and some creativity.

The Trout House Restaurant served as a community HUB and fast-paced, busy tourist draw. Owners are happy to sit and chat or offer feedback about other potential commercial ventures based on their past experience.

Price $124,900 Call (705)380-2260 or email ebbsjonathan@gmail.com Skidegate Landing 3 Bedroom rental with a great view! Spacious, partially furnished, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom ground level suite in Skidegate Landing. Amazing view. $1200 per month-includes heat and utilities.

Please leave a message at 250-637-1348.

1 Acre Industrial Lot Located on Penna Road in Masset. Partially cleared (about 1/4) with the rest covered in small alders, salal and huckleberry.

South Facing. It gets plenty of sun all year. Have a look online or call/ text for more details. Price $23,000 Call 250 882 5798 or email wonderous_duck@hotmail.com OFFICES FOR RENT QUEEN CHARLOTTE OFFICES, 302 2nd Ave. Two story building, 2600 sq feet, 7 offices approximately 12 x 12 feet, $330 each. Rent individual offices or contact to discuss the entire building or offices on 1 floor. Building has high-speed fiber internet. Call 250-559-8800 or email seniors@qcislands.net

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APARTMENT WAIT LIST The QC Heritage Housing Society is now accepting names for a wait list for 1 bedroom suites at the Heritage House, 314 Oceanview Drive in Queen Charlotte. These apartments are subsidized by BC Housing, rent is determined by their formula. Utilities are included. For more info please call 250-559-8800 or email seniors@ qcislands.net River Front Acreage for Sale! Lot 8 W Tow Hill Rd. Beauty River front acreage! Good solid driveway into riverfront property, also solid beautiful building site. Old-growth forest still intact. Park-like setting and only feet from some of the best Coho fishing in the world! Approximately 1000 ft to the ocean, but without the wind and still lots of sun. A must-see!

MLS® N248215 Call Brian to view or for all your Real Estate needs toll free 866-303-5286 his cell 604-557-3597 or email him @ brianbussiere@ royallepage.ca Price $279,000 Ocean Access Lot for sale! 2255 Marwell Rd. 3.28 acres of old growth forest, 1O minutes from Masset! 10 minute walk to a beautiful secluded beach surrounded by sand dunes ... Lots of level building sites and easy access to the property. This area is called South Beach dunes with all lots being two acres plus. This property is priced to sell. MLS® Number: R2027624 To view all Brian’s listing go to Royal LePage Prince Rupert web site. Your Only Local Realtor! Call Brian to view 250-626-5286 or his cell 604-557-3597 or email brianbussiere@royallepage.ca Price $85,000 1 BR For Rent in QC One bedroom 380 square foot apartment, fully furnished available for rent in Queen Charlotte. Washer/Dryer and all utilities included. No smoking. No pets. References required. Price $900/ mth Call 250-637-1400 or email robynb@qcislands.net

Employment & Training

Help Wanted/Work Wanted/Businesses for Sale/Business Opportunities/ Education/Opportunities/Training Programs or Seminars

Offering my services. I am looking for work for the winter & spring. I have experience and interest in working casually in the following areas: - home care - assistance in building projects - chair massage, exfoliation, hand and feet treatments, chakra awareness, Thai massage - gardening cooking/catering - cleaning - grant writing - office work (including basic accounting and bookkeeping) - driving (cars or vans) - translation (English/French/Spanish) - proof reading - nannying - customer service. I will be living in Queen Charlotte but am available to work all over the island.

I am equipped to work from home but am flexible to work elsewhere as well. I am fully mobile. Only looking for part-time, casual work. Call Jamie Mcdonald at (514) 238-7953 or email planetjamie@yahoo.ca Need training? Looking for work? Need an employee?. Visit our Hecate Strait Office; We work to assist community members in achieving their employment needs and provide an array of WorkBC programs!

Our weekly workshops can help you hone your work search skills. Each location has a resource centre equipped to service you to in your work search! Make an appointment with one of our Case Managers at either location, and let us help and assist you in your job pursuit! Masset Office: 250.626.3236 Queen Charlotte Office: 250.559.0049 or email workbc-mass@hseds.ca LOOKING FOR WORK BEFORE TRIP TO MEXICO. High school student desperately looking for work before trip to Mexico. Willing to do yard work/cleaning, pretty much any task that’s needs doing. Experience: Oceanview restaurant/OV pizza: dishwasher, pizza chef, general cleaning duties. Haida Media Network: producing and editing video, event photography. Call Taj Olson at (250) 559-8434 or email Olson.taj@gmail.com Looking for employment. If you need any casual labor or assistance doing any construction jobs. We can negotiate terms. I’m in need of cash, food, and firewood. Call Bradley at (877) 712-7377 or email bradleyday83@outlook.com

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Store Clerk/Management Opportunity. Howlers private liquor store: full time day shift clerk 4-5 shifts per week occasional night shift covering with opportunity and possible advancement to management position for the right motivated person. Management position can also have additional bonus opportunities. Must be willing and able to do freight and inventory.

Must have excellent people skills, organization skills and ability to operate or learn cash systems and all duties pertaining to operating store on a dayto-day basis. Apply with resume Call Bernie or Shari at (250) 559-8600 or email howle@qcislands.net EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR Staff. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR Staff for Little Doves Daycare: Masset, Haida Gwaii, BC Permanent Positions The Haida Gwaii Society for Community Peace is seeking qualified applicants for Early Childhood Educator staff for a combination of part-time positions at the Little Doves Daycare Little Doves Multi Age Daycare offers 8 children under 5 years an engaging, safe, and developmentally appropriate educational environment where children have the opportunity to develop cognitive, social, emotional and physical skills.

Positions: Early Childhood Educator Senior Manager and Early Childhood Educator Assistant for Daycare, Permanent Rate of Pay: Wages based on education and experience Hours: Flexible part-time with the potential for full-time if desired These positions require Union membership; accepted applicants will need to join BCGEU. Qualifications: Current ECE certification preferred, ECE experience preferred. Looking for energetic, responsible applicants with a strong work ethic and a caring and accepting attitude. Will consider applicants who are working toward their ECE certification. For complete job descriptions with required skills & certifications please visit our website at www.hgpeace.ca To apply, please submit cover letter, resume and 3 current job references. email: aa.hgspeace@mhtv. ca, phone Brenda Byberg: 250-626-4664, mail: Haida Gwaii Society for Community Peace; P.O. Box 811, Masset, B.C. V0T 1M0 Laborers wanted. I am looking for a carpenter’s assistant starting immediately. Experience preferred but not required. Currently I have contracts in Tow Hill and Gwaii Hanaas. Call Roeland Denooij at (250) 557-4242 or email roeland@haidagwaii.net Childcare needed. Looking for childcare for March-May. Long days, 4-5 days/week, Easy (almost) 4 year old, full-on 8 month old. 250-626-7419 Call Amy at (250) 626-7419 or email Amyclairemotteram@gmail.com Logging Contractor Available. C.M. Bay Log Ltd. 40 plus years experience. *High Lead Labor Contractor *Tower or Grapple Yarder *Logging Equipment Operator *Log Truck Driver *Work Safe BC. *Facebook page: Bay Log Call Please leave a message at (877) 336-2301 or email c.m.bay. log@gmail.com

Community Service Listings Not For Profit Groups/Organizations/Societies

Hall For Rent. The Port Clements Community Hall is available for rentals. Located mid-island it is a great place to hold your event, be it a meeting, wedding, concert or any other function. Our hall has a full kitchen and Bar area and can host up to 150 persons. For booking please call 250-5574313 and leave us a message or email info@haidagwaiitrader.com Tai Chi Classes Haida Gwaii. Start a path of training intended to develop a body that is strong & supple, a mind that is clear & calm. Village of Queen Charlotte 250-559-8252 ,250-631-9160 Tlell 250-557-9362 Sandspit 250-637-5463 Our Aims and Objectives assure everyone receives the same quality of instruction and dedicated leadership. They are: To make the Taoist Tai Chi arts available to all, To promote the Taoist Concept of Health through practice of the Taoist arts, To promote cultural exchange, To help others Call Beatie Maxen at (250) 631-9160 or email wendy@ xplornet.com

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Saahlinda Naay ~ Saving Things House Haida Gwaii Museum. The Haida Gwaii Museum plays an important role in making arts and heritage more accessible and raising awareness of the importance of heritage and history on Haida Gwaii. Through our collections, the museum acquires, preserves and presents objects, archeological artifacts, art works and settler material culture all connected to the human and natural history of Haida Gwaii. We house a unique and comprehensive collection of historical and post-contact archival materials, made accessible to the public within a setting that evokes the community identities of both Haida and settler communities on Haida Gwaii. Our collection includes ancestral and contemporary Haida works, both utilitarian and ceremonial, settler pieces, audio recordings of Haida songs, histories and stories as given

by Haida elders in both Haida and English languages, and a plethora of photographs. Memberships to the Museum are available through the gift shop. Membership allows access to the museum free for one year, 10% discount on regularly priced items in the gift shop, notification of special events and exhibits featured at the Museum. Regular Annual Membership - $30, Senior Annual Membership (65+) - $10, Family Annual Membership - $40, Lifetime Membership - $250. Please call the museum gift shop at (250) 559 4643. Check us out on Facebook! Call Scott Marsden at (250) 559-4643 or email museum@haidagwaii.net Queen Charlotte Community Hall Rentals. The Queen Charlotte Community Hall located on Bay Street, has the EA Ross room (meeting room that seats up to 70 people), main hall, stage and kitchen-all available for rent. Also available for rent are: * wooden tables ($5 each per day) * wooden chairs ($1 each per day) * a complete place setting for 225 people * water goblets & wine glasses * cups & cutlery * white & black linen tablecloths, etc. The kitchen is also available to rent on a daily basis for prepping for larger events. For more information, call Reine Pineault at 250-559-4792 or email info@haidagwaiitrader.com Turkey Shoot. Everyone is welcome! Our next event is the famous Turkey Shoot and is on Sunday, April 9th from 2-4pm. Bring your own gun or try one of ours! The Port Clements Rod and Gun Club is a community-based club supporting local hunting and fishing interests. Members and guests welcome! Located on Juskatla Road (5 km Southwest of PC).

Questions? Comments? Call Ron at (250) 557-4255 or email info@haidagwaiitrader.com Buyer/Seller Beware! If you ever receive an email response to any of your HGT classified ads that look very odd, are written with very poor English or ask you for personal information or pre-payment, DO NOT RESPOND and forward the email to HGT at info@haidagwaiitrader.com Fall/ Winter hours. Queen Charlotte Visitor Services, the best selection of gifts and local art on island - open fall hours - Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Call Maureen Weddell at (250) 559-8316 or email info@qcinfo.ca Port Clements Museum. Open 2-4 PM Sat & Sun. $4 adult & teen admission, 12 & under & members FREE. Call or fax to arrange a special opening outside of these hours. Call Museum Attendant at (250) 557-4576 or email pcmuseum@qcislands.ca

Ride & Ship Share

Rides, car pool, transportation, shipping.

Seeking Cargo Service / Will Pay. Will share cost for moving my stuff.

Looking to transport 2 wooden chairs (one is a rocking chair) and 4 or 5 boxes from Vancouver to Queen Charlotte...sometime before May, 2017.

Call Please email at (604) 733-1253 or email jkinegal@hotmail.com

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At Your Service

Business Services/Business Products

WRITING AND PROOFREADING. 25+ years of experience writing letters and preparing documents in government, at churches and for law firms - no job too small - from a one page resume to a 600 page manuscript - research projects - fact-checking - proofreading papers - writing family histories - drafting correspondence - very reasonable rates. Darren Lowe darrenlowe1222@gmail.com “His work is in all respects excellent. Darren is an intelligent person who approaches his work with common sense and initiative. He is extremely diligent and efficient in everything he does and he produces a top quality product. He obviously takes great pride in what he does.”. Email darrenlowe1222@gmail.com Affordable Legal Protection for Everyone. For just $26 a month or less, you have the ability to talk to a lawyer on any legal matter without worrying about high hourly costs. For one flat monthly fee, you can access legal advice, no matter how traumatic or trivial the issue. Here’s a short video on the services we provide (www.terrymjones.ca ) our 40+ year old company shows families and business owners how they can have the access to high-quality lawyers, from real estate to contract review to Will preparation, and much more, just a phone call away. I personally am not a lawyer, I educate people on how they can access our legal system and not have to make a financial decision in doing so. For additional information on the membership and opportunity, go to www.terrymjones. ca. Call Terry Jones at (250) 619-3712 or email terry_jones59@hotmail.com Tax Preparation Services. It’s that time of year again. Take the stress of tax time off your plate and pass it over to me. T1 Tax Preparation for Individuals and Sole Proprietors. Reasonable rates as low as $55 (plus GST) J. Pigeon Bookkeeping & Accounting Services Jennifer Pigeon 250.557.2456 or j.pigeon_bookkeeping@live.com Located just north of Port Clements, I also travel weekly to Charlotte and can pick up information down island. Focus on what you do best and leave the bookkeeping, and the taxes, to me.

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