The village, SG̱ang Gwaay Llnagaay (Nan Sdins), is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is located in a sheltered bay on the east side of the island. Visitors can explore upright and fallen poles, house pits, and standing posts and beams of longhouses.
HISTORY: In the village of Ninstints (Nan Sdins), on the island of SGang Gwaay, carved mortuary poles and the remains of large cedar long houses and pays a tribute to the way of life of the Haida people, and their relationship with the land and sea. The carved poles have been recognized by UNESCO as among the finest examples of their type in the world. There has been no permanent settlement on the island since 1880, and what remains is unique in the world.
VISIT: The village of Nan Sdins is located on Anthony Island, west off of the Queen Charlotte Isles (Haida Gwaii). Visitors can learn more about exploring the islands at Go Haida Gwaii.