The former Queen Charlotte City on Haida Gwaii is now called Daajing Giids.
Queen Charlotte on Haida Gwaii has had its ancestral Indigenous name restored, becoming the first municipality in B.C. to have that happen.The move comes after village council worked with local Indigenous nations and the community, prior to submitting a proposal to Victoria.
Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs Grand Chief Stewart Phillip said renamings are starting to become a trend, something he said bodes well for the future of reconciliation. “There are certainly more places that have been renamed in regard to the racist nature of their former colonial names. It’s a trend.” "Our government will continue to support local governments across the province to develop even stronger relationships with Indigenous nations as we work together to move ahead with reconciliation and strengthen government-to-government relationships to create a B.C. where residents feel welcome in their communities."
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