Gaagwis on Protecting Haida Gwaii

In Episode 61, we talk to President of the Haida Nation Gaagwis (Jason Alsop)about the important safety measures the Haida Nation is taking to protect their citizens and neighbors from the covid-19 pandemic. He shares with us his path to leadership and why governing our territories according to our laws is so important - especially when it comes to the health, safety and well-being of Haida peoples. Here is the link to the Haida notice about their pandemic measures, including the closure of Haida Gwaii to visitors: http://www.haidanation.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/FINAL-20200602-HGSOE-Poster-11x17-web-version.pdf Here is the link to their Youtube video explaining why they must temporarily close Haida Gwaii during the pandemic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IjrkoMWqFo Here is the link to Gaandlee Guu Jaalang - Daughters of the River - Facebook page with updates about the matriarchs protecting Haida Gwaii during the pandemic: https://www.facebook.com/gaandleeguujaalang/ Please note: Nothing in this podcast advocates for violence on Indigenous territories. Note: The information contained in this podcast is not legal, financial or medical advice, nor should it be relied on as such. If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at www.pampalmater.com If you would like to support my work, here is the link to my Patreon account: www.patreon.com/pampalmater My new book: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing is available for pre-order with a 10% discount for podcast listeners by using code warrior10 fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-life (photo used with permission by Gaagwis)