1
plural Haida or Haidas
: a member of an Indigenous people of Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, and Prince of Wales Island, Alaska
2
: the language of the Haida people
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In Sitka, discover the artistry of Tlingit and Haida totem poles while hiking scenic trails across volcanic landscapes and lush mountain forests.
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AFAR Media, 30 July 2025
Other names for February's moon include the Bald Eagle Moon (Cree), the Raccoon Moon (Dakota), the Groundhog Moon (Algonquin), and the Goose Moon (Haida).
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
In addition, the region is the native home of the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian Indigenous peoples, who have lived in the area for thousands of years.
—Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2025
Highlights included the work of Dorothy Grant, a legendary Haida designer known for her hand-appliquéd designs featuring Northwest Coast formline, and Pamela Baker, another veteran West Coast artist.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 13 May 2025
Among Haida Tourism’s latest projects is the expansion and relocation of its boutique hotel Ocean House, which will open in winter 2024 on the northern side of Graham Island (Xaaydaga Gwaay.yaay linaGwaay), the largest island, with easy access to Naikoon Provincial Park.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2024
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AFAR Media, 30 July 2025
Other names for February's moon include the Bald Eagle Moon (Cree), the Raccoon Moon (Dakota), the Groundhog Moon (Algonquin), and the Goose Moon (Haida).
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
In addition, the region is the native home of the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian Indigenous peoples, who have lived in the area for thousands of years.
—Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2025
Highlights included the work of Dorothy Grant, a legendary Haida designer known for her hand-appliquéd designs featuring Northwest Coast formline, and Pamela Baker, another veteran West Coast artist.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 13 May 2025
Among Haida Tourism’s latest projects is the expansion and relocation of its boutique hotel Ocean House, which will open in winter 2024 on the northern side of Graham Island (Xaaydaga Gwaay.yaay linaGwaay), the largest island, with easy access to Naikoon Provincial Park.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Haida.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Haida. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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