In this episode we talk about traveling through both land and spirit in the ancestral village sites of Haida Gwaii. Norman Shaffer meets Gidinjad, a cultural guide and Watchman with decades of experience welcoming travelers into the spiritual heart of the Guaihanes region. We explore the village sites of Skedans, Tanu, Hot Springs, and SGang Gwaay, revealing their enduring role as places of healing, memory, and ceremony. Book your journey into Haida heritage at https://farandawayadventures.com. Discover how you can walk through living Haida stories at Far and Away Adventures.com.

Gidinjad shares moving stories of his grandchildren learning to live as their ancestors did—fishing, foraging, and feeling the spirit of these villages. Learn about the philosophy behind letting mortuary poles return naturally to the Earth and how the interconnectedness of all life guides Haida tradition. This is not just a podcast about history or travel; it is about the presence of ancestors, the power of cultural renewal, and how every visitor can step gently into that sacred continuum.

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