Old Masset is one of 2 villages where the Haida regrouped in the late 1800s, having abandoned their ancient villages because of declining numbers, a severe consequence of smallpox introduced by Europeans. Forever to be associated with the Haida, totem poles play an important role in Haida art and culture. - Portrait & Wedding Photography Victoria by Eunice Montenegro & Christina Craft

This gallery features images from Haida Gwaii, aka the Queen Charlotte Islands and includes images of totem poles and art from Skidegate, Old Massett and Queen Charlotte City. This group of islands, nestled under the Alaska panhandle, is the ancestral home of the Haida - the West Coast Aboriginals who have lived here for thousands of years.

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Craft > The Haida community of Skidegate on the shores of Rooney Bay, known for years as Skidegate Mission, was a village site for many years, and became the location of the United Church Mission at the turn of the century. Today, Skidegate is one of two cultural centres of the Haida nation on the islands, and the site of a strong Haida cultural revival. Famous Haida artist Bill Reid has left a beautiful legacy in wood carvings at Skidegate, including the dogfish totem pole at the huge cedar longhouse in Skidegate Village, the Skidegate Haida Band Council office.

Craft > Old Masset is one of 2 villages where the Haida regrouped in the late 1800s, having abandoned their ancient villages because of declining numbers, a severe consequence of smallpox introduced by Europeans. Forever to be associated with the Haida, totem poles play an important role in Haida art and culture.

Old Masset is one of 2 villages where the Haida regrouped in the late 1800s, having abandoned their ancient villages because of declining numbers, a severe consequence of smallpox introduced by Europeans. Forever to be associated with the Haida, totem poles play an important role in Haida art and culture.