Reclaiming Our Stories: Indigenous Tourism in Haida Gwaii

The longhouse fills with the rhythmic sound of drums and the rich, resonant voices of Haida singers. As a visitor, I'm immediately transported to a different world—one that has existed on these islands for over 14,000 years. But this is not a performance put on for tourists; it's a living tradition being shared on the community's own terms. This distinction is at the heart of the transformative approach to Indigenous tourism taking place in Haida Gwaii...