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Queen Charlottes renamed

Queen Charlottes renamed

It's official! The Queen Charlotte Islands in British Columbia have a new name. It is Haida Gwaii and means "Islands of the people." Members of the provincial government and the Haida Nation recently celebrated the signing of the Haida Gwaii Reconciliation Act. With this legislation, not only do the islands have their native name restored, but also islanders can make better use of the land. Learn more at Haida Gwaii name restored to Queen Charlotte Islands.