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Author: Ileah Mattice

Ileah Mattice is a Cree, Iroquois, and mixed European journalist based in Haida territory. She is currently a student in the Certificate of Journalism in Indigenous Communities program at Carleton University. Ileah is from the Michel First Nation and has called Haida Gwaii home for more than 20 years.

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A new GyaaG̲ang (totem pole) is raised in Haida ceremony, celebrating a ‘small act of reconciliation’

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Ileah Mattice

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May 15, 2026

Carving by Haida artist Ḵuuya Micheal Moody depicts ‘WaasG̲uu the Sea Wolf carrying a deep-sea frog — a symbol of luck, wealth and prosperity
Prolific artist 7IDANsuu James Hart brings new book home to Haida Gwaii

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Ileah Mattice

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April 30, 2026

‘A Monumental Practice,’ which looks at some of the carver’s iconic works, was launched in Haida territories with a celebration on April 25

Author: Ileah Mattice

A new GyaaG̲ang (totem pole) is raised in Haida ceremony, celebrating a ‘small act of reconciliation’

Prolific artist 7IDANsuu James Hart brings new book home to Haida Gwaii

Katzie First Nation guardians and partners celebrate restoration of important ‘B.C.’ marsh

syilx leader calls drought forecast ‘worrisome for the months to come’

Legacy of smǝlqmíx Elder cewel’na Leon Louis honoured at syilx water gathering

Through generations, my family at Grassy Narrows has been harmed by mercury pollution

Film uplifts ceremonies for the return of ooligan, a vital fish for Nuxalk Nation

Inquest continues into ‘Winnipeg’ police shooting death of Eishia Hudson, 16

Híɫzaqv leaders take RCMP to court, say police discriminate against the nation’s laws

Lawyer for only RCMP officer convicted in Dale Culver’s death requests obstruction case be dropped

Inquest jury urges RCMP to review detention policies after Secwe̓pemc man died in custody

RCMP officer in Dale Culver case attempted to obstruct justice and lied in court, judge rules