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Michael Nicoll, Yahgulanaas, was raised by John Bruce Hageman, Saangaahl laanas sdastaas, and Babs Hageman, Yahjaanaas,
in Delkatla, Massett. He is a political "Arrrtist," and works professionally seeking solutions to jurisdictional disputes
between Colonial and Indigenous governments both here in Canada and internationally. He is also author of A Tale of Two
Shamans (Theytus Books, Penticton, 2001), an illustrated exploration of an ancient Haida narrative.
Michael was named Yahladaas (White Raven) at a feast given by Emma Matthews, Saanlanaa Yahjaanaas. He was first named
Waatchesdaa (Fortunate Twin) by Emily White, 7waahl gidaag Yahjaanaas, at a feast given by Florence Davidson, Jaadrahl
Yahjanaas. Michael was also named Simjuuaa by Nellie Yeomans, Srajuugaahl laanaas.
He was born a Nicoll with a Red Hawk crest from Uladoon on the north west coast of Scotland; a Yahgulanaas Raven from inside
Gowgaaia in the south and the Shark house from Daadans on the mid west coast; and a Twin-finned Orca from the northern coasts
of Haida Gwaii at Klinkwan, Alaska.
He is a descendent of Charles Edenshaw, Daa xiigang 7idansuu Saanggaahl laanaas sdastaas, and Alfred Adams, Kyaanuusilee, and
grandson of Massett 7laanaas au (Town mother/village chief) Oliver Adams, Gaala of Gitaans. Cousin to Jim Hart on the Raven
side of the family.
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