In this episode we talk about how to travel with respect, reverence, and curiosity in some of the most spiritually charged locations on Earth. Norman Shaffer is joined by Gidinjad, a long-serving Haida Watchman, to discuss the best ways to visit ancient village sites like Windy Bay, Skedans, and SGang Gwaay.

Learn why silence matters, how to prepare emotionally for the experience, and what to expect when stepping onto land where every beam and shell carries ancestral meaning.

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Get practical insight into the Watchman Program’s role in visitor engagement and site care, as well as why Haida tradition favors letting nature reclaim its creations. This episode is essential listening for anyone planning a trip to Haida Gwaii or looking to engage in Indigenous tourism with mindfulness and care.

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