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Kunn 7laanaasThis Raven clan is also known as the Point-Town People, probably because they once lived at Yakan Point and Rose Spit.
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Ethel Jones was a beloved grandmother, teacher and community member.2000
Old Massett, Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, Canada
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Many of the Kunn 7laanas clan come from Charlotte Marks. Her daughter Ethel Jones was a well-respected Haida teacher and naanii.4
Alex Jones, Scumby, was the hereditary leader Gyathlins of the Kunn 7laanaas.1995
Old Massett, Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, Canada
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Gabby Jones has danced since she was a little girl.1995
Old Massett, Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, Canada
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The Kunn 7laanaas was one of the few Raven lineages to use the Tsa maos as a crest. The Tsa maos is a personification of driftwood, or the "tide-walker" and it lived in the Skeena. It had the power to transform into a black whale or sea lion.7
Adolphus Jones dances the Raven dance.1995
Old Massett, Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, Canada
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This clan has many great young Haida dancers who began their dancing career with the K'aadsnee dance group.9
Many of Ethel Jones' grandchildren dance in the K'aadsnee dance group.2000
Masset, Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, Canada
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Vern Williams is making music to accompany Haida legends. He is also a talented artist.2005
Masset, Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, Canada
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The Kunn 7laanas boasts one of the few Haida composers, Vern Williams. Not only does Vern compose and share beautiful songs, he also coaches basketball and enjoys Haida dancing and creating Haida art.12
Kenny Davis shows off the catch of the day at Rediscovery camp.1984
Lepas Bay, Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, Canada
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Cooper Wilson is a Kunn 7laanaas argillite carver.2004
Old Massett, Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, Canada
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Raven sculpture by Cooper Wilson.2005
Old Massett, Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, Canada
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