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    HAIDA ARCHITECUTRE Lauren Fraser 300254667 Page Count 2789 Haida architecture evolved from artistic necessity. As isolated island people they had few resources to trade. They relied on their reputation for artistic design and excellent craftsmanship amongst the mainland tribes to trade for the resources they needed. This research essay explores the culture, climate and material resources of the Haida Gwaii (Haida People) First Nation of British Columbia, Canada. The Haida People are an

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    crows on them or other animals like the wolf of ravens. The Haida also hunt seals and many other animals they hunt,deer,caribou and lots lots more of the animals. There location is very different to the live on their own island called queen Charlotte islands, They call this island Haida Gwaii. There artifact have also been found at http://globalnews.ca/news/2705290/haida-gwaiis-totem-poles-from-cultural-preservation-to-reconciliation/ They article also shows that the modren technologyhas all helped

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    lead rich lives, Suzuki also adds love and spirit to the list. In the introduction to The Sacred Balance, Suzuki interviews a Haida Gwaii artist named Guujaaw about the battle over clear cut logging in his native Queen Charlotte Islands. Although the logging industry in the islands generated several much needed jobs, many of the Haida were opposed to it. Guujaaw stated that after the trees were all gone, his people would be just like everybody else, and they would not be Haida anymore. The fact

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    language is critically endangered and the community is heartbroken about the decline of language usage. The future of Haida holds revival programs in hope of the language returning. The Haida tribe is originally from the Queen Charlotte Islands of British Columbia. Today, the name of the island chains is known as Haida Gwaii. The archipelago is situated off the Northwest Coast of British

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    on the corner of the Bermuda triangle? The Bahamas is a group of over 700 islands in the Atlantic Ocean. One of the main reasons why people go to the Bahamas is because of the weather and the climate. There weather is around 80 degrees year round. The attractions are another reason why people go to the Bahamas. There is a lot of water parks in the Bahamas. A historical site in the Bahamas is Fort Charlotte. Fort Charlotte is a fort built in the British-colonial era. You should go to the Bahamas because

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    close to the New York Colony, the Delaware Colony, and the Pennsylvania Colony. our The colony has been founded by Sir George Carteret and Lord Berkeley in 1664. New Jersey was actually originally named the Province of New Jersey, after the British island named Jersey. Prior to 1664 when it was surrendered to the English, the New Jersey Colony region had been ruled by Swedish and Dutch. New Jersey has lots of space to farm and has very fertile soil and lots of water for your

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    and things that are different. The Inuit,Haida,and Siox are more alike than you think.They all live in Canada together but in different territories and provinces.The inuit live in northern canada,Greenland,and Siberia.The Haida live in the Queen Charlotte Island(west of British Columbia).The Siox live in Alberta,Saskatchewan,and Manitoba.They made clothing out of the same materials.The Inuit made their clothing out of animal

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    of variety in vacation activities that cannot be overlooked. 2. Vancouver Island This island just off the coast of Vancouver contains an extremely diverse ecosystem, including beaches, mountains, rainforests, lakes and beaches, making it a perfect place to watch wildlife. Essentially acting as one giant parkland, tourists can enjoy a combination of diverse wildlife and natural environments. The surrounding Gulf Islands contain some more populated areas, where a vibrant arts and crafts culture can

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    Queen Victoria      Is it Georgiana Charlotte Augusta Alexandrina Victoria or just Alexandrina Victoria? Queen Victoria was born at Kensington Palace, London on May 24, 1819. She was the only child of Edward, the fourth son of King George III, and Victoria Mary Louise, the daughter of a German Duke. It was planed that the duke and duchess were to name their daughter Georgiana Charlotte Augusta Alexandrina Victoria but Prince Regent refused to have his name (George) nor his daughters name (Charlotte

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    occurred or some divine manifestations. Shrines are sacred for a variety of reasons, but all have a sacred connection. Haida Gwaii is located in Canada, off the coast of British Columbia. If looking for it on a map the islands of the archipelago is known as the Queen Charlotte Islands. A group of indigenous people known as the Haida have inhabited this area for centuries. Where there once were longhouses at SGAng Gwaay

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