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The S7aguuhahl 7laanas, People of the Kelp or Crow People are descendants of Property-making-a-noise and are from Masset Inlet.2
Monster House with beaver memorial pole in front. From Reford files.1880
Old Massett, Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, Canada
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Weah was born to the "Monster House," the largest longhouse on Haida Gwaii that housed over 100 people. The interior beaver-sculpin pole is displayed prominently at the Canadian Museum of Civilization.4
Interior of Monster House, the largest known Haida longhouse where 100 family members lived.1880
Old Massett, Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, Canada
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Willie Matthews giving a basketball award.1970
Masset, Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, Canada
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Willie Matthews, Weah, was a well-respected chief of Massett. He lived during a time of great change.7
Willie Matthews, chief Weah was a distinguished chief of Old Massett.1970
Old Massett, Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, Canada
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Jenny Cross loves visiting museums that hold old Haida collections.2002
Washington, DC, USA
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Jenny Cross is one outstanding clan member whose passion is teaching Haida children traditional singing and dancing.10
The clan uses the Eagle, Beaver, sculpin and frog crests, showing their close relation to the Maaman Git'anee and G'itans. Another crest special to the S7aguugahl 7laanas clan is Skil jaada, the Fairy Woman who brings luck to anyone who sees her. |
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