Haida Gwaii Episode 6.2: The Totem, the Protest, and the People Who Wouldn't Back Down
In this episode we talk about a story of travel rooted not in sightseeing, but in standing still—holding ground. Our Haida elder guide takes us back to the moment in 1985 when elders, youth, and famil...
10 Aug 202516min
Next-Gen Travel Planning: Tech Meets Culture in the Pacific
In this episode we talk about what happens when high-tech tools meet heritage tourism. Normand Schafer interviews leaders from Far Sight Innovations Consultancy about their work designing platforms th...
7 Aug 20257min
Haida Gwaii Episode 6: Windy Bay’s Legacy Pole – How Protest Became Preservation
In this episode, we talk about the environmental and cultural transformation sparked by the 1985 Haida protests at Windy Bay. Our conversation with Reg Max Wesley takes us deep into the roots of the m...
3 Aug 20259min
Haida Gwaii Episode 5: Ancient Villages, Remote Life & the Revival of Haida Spirit
In this episode we talk about the powerful interplay between ancient tradition and present‑day life in Haida Gwaii. Our guest, Douglas Moody, shares his journey from growing up in sacred Watchmen site...
3 Aug 202511min
Real Fiji. Real Stories. The Duvata Collective Experience
In this episode we talk about how travel becomes transformative through the work of the Duvata Collective. Host Normand Schafer dives into how this grassroots initiative connects visitors with local s...
31 Juli 202512min
Haida Gwaii Episode 4: Guided by Culture on Remote Island Trails
In this episode we talk about the power of place shaped by community, heritage, and identity. Linda Tallis, Haida guide and cultural interpreter, walks listeners through Haida Gwaii—from poles raised ...
27 Juli 202516min
Haida Gwaii Episode 3: Authentic Journeys on Indigenous Lands
In this episode we talk about immersive travel rooted in Haida Gwaii’s community and ecosystems. Shelly Sansom, founder of Ocean Edge Expeditions, shares her decision to leave office life and develop ...
27 Juli 202514min
Fire, Dance & Tradition: What to Expect at Culture Village Fiji
In this episode we talk about the immersive experience of visiting Culture Village Fiji, where travelers are welcomed not as tourists, but as guests. Host Normand Schafer walks through the day’s highl...
24 Juli 20257min
