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Life on the Gwaii
This is not a title I invented myself. I recently saw a video about a man and his dog, and the message intended by the filmmaker has stayed with me. The main reason it still resonates is the emotion, the honesty and the depth of the bond be
Mar 26, 2026
Life on the Gwaii
Can a dog have a pet peeve? Well, I am a pet. But am I a peeve? The origin of this word, of course, is from America. While a pet is something cherished, a peeve is short for peevish, meaning ornery or ill-tempered. The phrase was used ironi
Jan 16, 2026
Life on the Gwaii
It is that time of year for reflection. Christmas is soon to arrive. The time was once widely celebrated as a season of giving and of sharing precious moments with family and friends. Every person and every family creates their own memories
Dec 18, 2025
Life on the Gwaii
My best man friend Jeff wanted me to wish all the HGN readers a Berry Merry Christmas. He knows I do not like berries, and Christmas, well, I never understood what all the fuss is about. Like, a man with a white beard dressed up like a red
Dec 18, 2025
Life on the Gwaii
I recently read an article in The New York Times by fellow pet lover Judith Newman about her dog Monty that resonated with me. The article’s heading is what drew me in. It reads, “The feeding and care instructions we leave say as much about
Nov 20, 2025
Features
The first book of distinguished sculptor and artist James Hart of Masset, BC, was launched at the Bill Reid Museum earlier this month. At 248 pages, lavishly designed and filled with words and colourful images that illustrate Hart’s immense
Nov 20, 2025
Life on the Gwaii
We see people walking by our house all the time with their dogs but I have never stopped to do a census on the dog population here but by all estimates many people have dogs. Do they love their dogs? Was it a result of pandemic times? Did t
Oct 13, 2025
On the Record
One month ago, the Haida Gwaii News reported on an Ontario lawyer’s analysis of the historic Haida Title declaration. The analysis was simultaneously referred to as a report, as well as an essay. I read the HGN article with great interest.
Sep 28, 2025
Life on the Gwaii
Cord ball. Only tennis players know the term. That’s when a tennis ball hits the top of the net during play and trickles over and lands fair and square on the opponent’s side. Often, although not a rule, players hold up their hand as though
Sep 11, 2025
Life on the Gwaii
OK. I swore I would never get political. But I don’t know why all the dogs in America are mad — barking with no meaningful message. The M.A.G.A. (Make America Growl Again) is running amok. Treats, food, Milk-Bones — everything is getting cr
Apr 13, 2025
Life on the Gwaii
Indigenous languages as a global phrase takes in so many old and original cultures throughout the world. The emphasis at home in Canada is on the distinct languages facing the dangers of extinction. What if we create Indigenous Language San
Mar 28, 2025
Life on the Gwaii
Jeff got sick, sneezing and coughing up technicolour goodies into that tasty white paper they always throw away. So I woofed, saying I could do another one for him and the good people at Haida Gwaii News. This time, I won’t bore the readers
Mar 24, 2025
Life on the Gwaii
When was the last time you spoke to a tree? When was the first time you heard a tree talk back? Never? That’s common. But if you listen closely, you may find bewilderment. Western hemlock, red and yellow cedar, and Sitka spruce make up the
Feb 22, 2025
Life on the Gwaii
Authors note: In 2015 my family moved to Haida Gwaii. Marianne Jones is my wife and she is Haida. I am Maliseet from New Brunswick And our furry family member is Boyz Jones, from Belgium, via Alberta. Hello everyone. Woof. My name is Boyz J
Jan 31, 2025