The Haida were known as the strongest indigenous naval power in North America. For generations, the First Nations of the Northwest coast lived in fear of these fierce warriors. From their island strongholds, they dominated the region. Their military prowess and political strategy gave rise to a booming trade economy that threatened European colonizers. This ushered in the dazzling golden age of Haida art and architecture.

00:00 The Haida
21:51 The Nlaka'pamux

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