Format:
317 S.
,
Kt.
ISBN:
9781553651864
Content:
Haida Gwaii, also known as the Queen Charlotte Islands, is the Galapagos of the north. Famous for their wild beauty, the islands are also the ancient homeland of the Haida Nation. Integral to Haida culture is the relationship to the land, and the Haidas have spent many years trying to protect and recover control of it. Under the leadership of Giindajin Haawasti Guujaaw, the visionary artist, drummer, and orator, the Haida blockaded loggers, joined forces with environmentalists, lobbied political leaders, and in 2004 filed suit against the Canadian government, laying claim to their entire traditional territory: the land, seabed and waters of Haida Gwaii.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
Language:
English
Subjects:
Ethnology
Keywords:
Queen Charlotte Islands
;
Haida
;
Kampf
;
Grundeigentum
;
Selbstverwaltung
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