Damaxyaa Conservancy
Damaxyaa Conservancy is located on Haida Gwaii in the traditional territory of the Haida Nation. The conservancy was created in 2008 and covers 829 hectares.
Damaxyaa Conservancy
The people of the Haida Nation have occupied and collected food and materials from Damaxyaa since time immemorial.
A seasonal camp known as Kil was originally located at the mouth of Haans Creek on Shingle Bay just to the north of the heritage site/conservancy. Another seasonal camp known as Skena (Sge’na) was located just to the east of the heritage site/conservancy on the shores of Hecate Strait.
The village of Sandspit is the closest community to Damaxyaa Heritage Site/Conservancy. It borders on the northern and eastern sides of the heritage site/conservancy.
Overview provided by BC Parks