DHMY, ĐT: We are Duong Ha My and Le Dan Thanh, and today we will

be reviewing the Haida people of Canada.

ĐT: The Haida is a tribal group who have lived on Haida Gwaii, a group
of islands off the coast of British Columbia, Canada, for at least 12,500
years, according to historical records. In addition to being well
recognized for their art and architecture, which both emphasized the
creative application of wood, they are also well known for their skill in
woodworking, trade talent, and seamanship.

ĐT: The Haida have inhabited Haida Gwaii since ancient times,
occupying southern Alaska and the archipelago. Their pre-contact
population was thousands, but during contact, it dropped to 600 due to
diseases. Today, Haida make up half of the 5000 people on the islands.
It’s concentrated in two main centers, Graham Island and the south
end, and have access to resources for cultural and food purposes.

ĐT: They were well recognized for their architecture and art, both of
which emphasized the skilled decoration of wood. The creations used a
highly conventionalized style to cover everyday objects with images of
supernatural and other things.

ĐT: Males and women had different responsibilities in the home; males
were in charge of hunting, fishing, and building homes, while women
were in charge of household duties and land maintenance. Boys and
girls were educated about puberty as well as specific diets. Young
people nearing puberty would frequently go on mission quests to find
their spirit guides and celebrate their achievements with masks, face
paint, and costumes.
DHMY, ĐT: Thank you for listening!