Haida Gwaii Episode 9: Norm Visits Skedans – A Quiet Walk Through Time

In this episode we talk about Skedans (K’una), a coastal Haida village where mortuary poles quietly fade into the earth and stories are carried by cedar and tide. Norm takes a virtual journey with Watchman Melanie. Begin your armchair trip at https://farandawayadventures.com. Full experience at Far and Away Adventures.com.We explore what once was a bustling town of potlatches and trade, now a serene village where silence holds meaning. Melanie describes the “party town” vibe of Skedans, her own family connection to the site, and how visitors can read history in the lines of an old pole.As with all of Norm’s journeys, this one takes us beyond travel logistics into reflection. What does it mean to let art return to earth? Why is oral storytelling still crucial today?From his chair, Norm walks the trail, hears the waves, and leaves with a greater understanding of the Haida worldview. Join him via https://farandawayadventures.com.More information on Haida cultural sites: ⁠Haida cultural sites – Gwaii HaanasNational Park Reserve, National Marine Conservation Area Reserve, and HaidaHeritage Site