Haida Gwaii Episode 9: K’una – The Party Town of Haida Gwaii
Just Travel17 Aug 2025

Haida Gwaii Episode 9: K’una – The Party Town of Haida Gwaii

In this episode, we talk about the vibrant village of K’una—better known as Skedans—once a bustling Haida trading hub and now a peaceful site of cultural reflection. Host Norm meets with Watchman Melanie, who brings her personal heritage and deep knowledge to the forefront as she guides us through this historical place. 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.

We learn how Skedans once hosted up to 700 residents and was known for its lively atmosphere, ceremonies, and communal spirit. Melanie details the mortuary poles still standing and why the Haida choose not to preserve them artificially. Instead, these carved cedar monuments are allowed to return to the earth as part of the natural order.


With stories of shallow carvings made by ancient tools and emotional insights into the site’s energy, this episode offers a raw and respectful look at Haida beliefs and the importance of cultural continuity. Skedans is more than a destination—it’s an invitation to see time, death, and memory differently.


Visit Skedans through Far and Away Adventures at https://farandawayadventures.com.

More information on Haida cultural sites: ⁠Haida cultural sites – Gwaii HaanasNational Park Reserve, National Marine Conservation Area Reserve, and HaidaHeritage Site

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