Haida Gwaii Episode 4: Cultural Insight from a Haida Guide & Keeper of Tradition

In this episode we talk about connecting with ancestral culture in a way that respects tradition, place, and lineage. Linda Tallis, guide, watchman, and cultural interpreter from Skidans, shares how she brings visitors into Haida history—through totem poles, heritage centers, longhouse pit sites, and clan stories carried through generations. Visit ⁠⁠⁠https://farandawayadventures.com⁠⁠⁠ to plan your expedition into the heart of Haida heritage. Discover more at Far and Away Adventures.com.Linda describes how poles were selected and designed after decades of dormant traditions, and how community members—like watchmen—ensure respectful interpretation and site preservation. She recounts walking ancestral trailways and quiet moments in Una Unaigai, a place she knows deeply and loves.Listeners will hear how blending wilderness with story can transform travel and how curiosity guided by respect creates lifelong memory.Visit ⁠⁠⁠https://farandawayadventures.com⁠⁠⁠ if you would like to book a trip to any of the places we discuss.More information on Haida cultural sites: ⁠Haida cultural sites – Gwaii HaanasNational Park Reserve, National Marine Conservation Area Reserve, and HaidaHeritage Site