Tradition and politics mix as William and Kate paddle to Haida Gwaii by war canoe - News Summed Up

Tradition and politics mix as William and Kate paddle to Haida Gwaii by war canoe


HAIDA GWAII, B.C. — Prince William and Kate arrived at a small village off the coast of B.C. on Friday in a replica 15-metre Haida war canoe, taken to the remote island by paddlers wearing T-shirts opposing liquefied natural gas development. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were welcomed to the Haida heritage hall by more than a dozen chiefs and elders. We know that good will come from your visit to Haida Gwaii because you bring hope.”Inside the hall, William spoke in the Haida language and remarked on the long relationship between the Crown and the Haida.


Source: National Post October 01, 2016 03:45 UTC



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