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In June 2001, six magnificent totem poles representing six ancient villages of the Haida now living at Skidegate, carved by Haida Master Carvers and their assistants, were raised at the site of Qay’llnagaay (“Sea-Lion Town”) on Haida Gwaii (Queen Charlotte Islands). These poles represent the Iitllgaay (Hereditary Chiefs) who have potlatched their names and positions, excluding SGang Gwaay. The pole-raising, including feasting and celebration by thousands of people over several days, was the first phase in the realization of a 40-year-old dream for the Haida: the development of the Qay’llnagaay Heritage Centre and Lodge as a means of preserving and sharing their history, lives and aspirations with children, community members and visitors to Haida Gwaii.