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The Haida Heritage Centre at Kay Llnagaay is an award-winning Ab

The Haida Heritage Centre houses the Xaayda Sahlinda Naay (Haida Gwaii Museum), additional temporary exhibition space, two classrooms, the Gina Guuahl Juunaay (Performance House), Tluu Naay (Canoe House), Yahl SGwansiing Naay (Bill Reid Teaching Centre), the Gyaa K'id Naay (Carving House), the Gina DaahlGahl Naay (Trading House), and the Kay Bistro.

09/25/2026

ORANGE SHIRT DAY AT THE ḴAY | SEPTEMBER 30

Join us at the Haida Heritage Centre for National day of truth and reconcilliation — a day to remember, reflect and honour, but also to recognize our resilience and the strength of our people as we continue moving forward together in a positive way.

The doors will be open with FREE ADMISSION throughout the day. Bring the kids, walk through the Centre, spend some time together and enjoy a relaxed day Celebrating at the Ḵay with community.

The CHN's Gaagwiis will be joining us at the centre and set up in one of our classrooms for a drop-in question and answer session with the Council of the Haida Nation. Community members are welcome to stop in, sit down and engage with him about Haida Title Implementation, ask questions and learn more about the work moving forward.

There will be activities for the kids, including a bouncy castle in the Carving Shed, with Parks Canada joining us with actrivities. KISS in Tlell will be here with snacks.

Orange Shirt Day carries a great deal of meaning. Alongside remembering and honouring those who came before us, we want this to be a day where our community can simply be together — where our children can play, our people can visit, questions can be asked, stories and knowledge can be shared, and everyone is welcome through the doors.

September 30th at the Haida Heritage Centre at Ḵay ‘Llnagaay.

Come as you are. Bring your family. Spend some time at the Ḵay.

09/05/2026

End of summer sunrise🌅

09/04/2026

We are currently accepting applications for an Operations Assistant, supporting projects, cultural programming, events and the day-to-day operations of the Centre, as well as a Receptionist, an important front-of-house role welcoming visitors and helping create a warm and informative experience while sharing Haida culture and values.
If one of these positions sounds like a good fit for you, or you know someone who would be a wonderful addition to our team, we would love to hear from you.
Please send your application to [email protected].
Come work with us at Ḵay Llnagaay.

08/28/2026

Coming Soon | Alyson Bell + Elim Sly

We are excited to welcome a beautiful new exhibition to the Stl'laay Daw Naay Welcome House at the Haida Heritage Centre at Ḵay Llnagaay -Opening September 12, 2026
Local artists Alyson Bell and Elim Slycome together in a collaboration where formline and photography meet to create a unique visual and captivating expression.

We are always honoured to provide space for local photographers and artists to share their work, perspectives, and creativity with our community and the people who visit Haida Gwaii. The Welcome House continues to be a place for gathering, sharing, storytelling, and experiencing the incredible work being created here.

Please join us for the exhibition opening this fall and take some time to experience the collaboration for yourself.

The exhibition will remain on display through December 2.

We look forward to welcoming you.

08/27/2026

There is something beautifully nostalgic about stepping into the Welcome House and being reminded of the ways our communities have always gathered, celebrated, and kept one another connected.

From a collection of more than fifty pieces, this installation shares seventeen invitations to potlatches, headstone-moving ceremonies, weddings, and other important gatherings. Before social media, invitations travelled **door-to-door throughout our villages and communities**, with notice boards across the Islands helping spread the word. That tradition of hand-delivering invitations still carries on today, alongside the ways we now connect online.

Also on display is a small selection of prints gifted at potlatches and feasts. For many families on Haida Gwaii, these familiar prints have found their way into our homes over generations—given as payment for witnessing the business conducted at gatherings, carrying the crests of those being honoured, and remaining as reminders of the events, relationships, and responsibilities connecting our families and clans.

For some, these pieces may bring back memories of invitations arriving at the door, celebrations attended with family, or prints that still hang in our homes today. We invite you to spend a little time with the installation during your next visit to the Haida Heritage Centre.

From the collection of Daphne White and the late Martin Williams.

08/20/2026

With heavy hearts, we are letting our community know that the Haida Heritage Centre Anniversary Celebration, originally planned for August 22, has been postponed until further notice.

In light of the recent and heartbreaking loss in our community, we recognize that many families, friends, and community members are grieving. Out of respect for the family, and the community of Skidegate, it simply does not feel like the right time to gather in celebration.

We had been truly looking forward to coming together to celebrate another year of the Haida Heritage Centre—our shared history, culture, partnerships, and community. But part of being good neighbours, friends, and community members is also knowing when it is time to stand together in grief, honour those we have lost.

To everyone who had offered their time, talents, food, performances, activities, and support to make this day special, Haawa. We are incredibly grateful for your understanding and for your willingness to celebrate alongside us.

When the time feels right, we look forward to finding a new date and coming together in the spirit this celebration deserves.

For now, our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the family, their loved ones, and the entire community of Skidegate.

Haawa for your understanding, kindness, and continued support.

08/05/2026

Calling All Local Artisans, business's & Food Vendors! ✨
The Haida Heritage Centre at Ḵay 'Llnagaay is excited to welcome our community back for our Annual Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, August 22, and we'd love to have you be part of the day.
Join us as we celebrate another year of living Haida culture with an exciting day of community featuring our annual Clan March, opening prayer, cultural performances, community speakers, local artisans, food vendors, raffles, and more.
If you're a local artist, maker, non-profit organization, or food vendor looking to showcase your work, we invite you to express your interest in participating in our Anniversary Market.
Vendor Details
Saturday, August 22
Vendor Set-Up: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 pm(Service Entrance)
Event & Market: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
To reserve your space, please email:
[email protected]
[email protected]
Come celebrate with us, connect with the community, and help make this year's anniversary one to remember.
Haawa — we look forward to hearing from you!

07/31/2026

Haida Heritage Centre Anniversary Celebration

Save the Date and Join us on Saturday, August 22, beginning at 10:00 a.m., as we celebrate another incredible year at the Haida Heritage Centre at Ḵay 'Llnagaay.

This special day is an opportunity to come together as a community, celebrate the living culture of the Haida Nation, and reflect on the stories, people, and traditions that continue to make the Centre such a meaningful place to our community.
• Annual Clan March
• Words from community members and special guests
• Cultural performance
• Artisan & vendor market
• Food and snacks
• Raffles and family-friendly activities
• And much more!

We invite everyone to come out, reconnect with friends and family, support local artists and businesses, and celebrate another year of culture, community, and connection.

Calling all artisans and food vendors!

If you're interested in participating in our Anniversary Celebration as a vendor, we'd love to hear from you. Please express your interest by emailing:
[email protected]

Mark your calendars—we can't wait to celebrate with you!

Haawa.

07/16/2026

This weekend, our community comes together to celebrate Totem to Totem, Skidegate Days, and the historic Pole Raising—a moment of profound cultural significance that honours the strength, artistry, and living traditions of the Haida Nation.

To allow our staff the opportunity to stand alongside family, friends, and community members for this special occasion, the Haida Heritage Centre and Museum will be operating on adjusted hours.

Friday:Open 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m
Saturday:Open 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m

We kindly encourage anyone planning to visit the Centre or Museum on these days to do so during the morning hours. All pre-booked tours will continue as scheduled, and our team looks forward to providing every guest with a memorable experience before our early closures.

We sincerely thank you for your understanding as we take this opportunity to participate in an event that is deeply meaningful to our staff, our community, and the Haida people.

Haawa, and we wish everyone a wonderful Totem to Totem and Skidegate Days.

07/14/2026

Calling All Haida & Local Artisans

The Haida Heritage Centre at Ḵay 'Llnagaay is excited to announce the upcoming launch of our Artist Showcase Program

We're creating a new opportunity for local artists and artisans to display and sell their work in professionally curated glass showcases located within our welcome house at the Haida Heritage Centre, welcoming visitors from around the world each season.

Whether you create weaving, carving, prints, textiles, ceramics, or other handcrafted works, we'd love to hear from you. This program is designed to celebrate the incredible talent within our communities while providing artists with additional exposure and sales opportunities through the Heritage Centre.

Applications will be opening , and spaces will be limited.

If you're interested in learning more or would like to be among the first to receive program information, we'd love to hear from you.

Contact us at [email protected]

Together, let's continue celebrating the creativity and artistry, Haida Gwaii has to offer supporting makers, and sharing the stories behind your pieces.

Address

#2 2nd Beach Road
Skidegate, BC
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Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm

Telephone

250-559-7885

Website

http://haidaheritagecentre.com/

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