Photo courtesy of Haida Gwaii Observer

Haida Gwaii, the archipelago off the west coast (also known as Canada's Galapagos) is in the spotlight ever since July 10, when two sport-fishing lodges opened, even though the First Nations communities of the Haida have stated they are closed to non-essential and non-resident travel to the island.

Queen Charlotte Lodge and the West Coast Fishing Club have ignored the state of emergency declared on July 10  by the Council of the Haida Nation which stated the island is not open to travel from mainlanders and for the lodges and their clientele to "wash their hands and go home."

The press release can be seen here as well as updates from the Gaandlee Guu Jaalang (Daughters of the Rivers).

Adeana Young, spokesperson for the Gaandlee Guu Jaalang, is on CICK news in Smithers on July 21 at 8 a.m. and 2 p.m.