Daajing Giids, village in Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, Canada
Daajing Giids is a small village at the southern tip of Graham Island in the Haida Gwaii archipelago, surrounded by forests and water. The streets show a mix of older and newer buildings with simple, functional designs that reflect the everyday work of residents.
The village was founded in 1891 and grew rapidly as a center for logging and fishing, with the first sawmill opening in 1908 and rapid expansion after World War I. In 2022, the local council voted to change the name back from Queen Charlotte to Daajing Giids, honoring the original Haida culture and the land's historical roots.
Daajing Giids carries a name that honors the Haida people and their deep connection to this coastal land. Walking through the village, you see signs in both English and Haida, showing how the community keeps its heritage alive and visible in daily life.
The village is easy to walk around and offers motels, shops, and restaurants for visitors and residents alike. A newer hospital provides medical services, and the small harbor with ferry connections makes it simple to reach other parts of Haida Gwaii and the nearby national park.
In 2022, Daajing Giids became the first municipality in British Columbia to officially restore its original Haida name. This historic decision shows how the community preserves its language and recognizes its deep cultural connection to the land.
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