SGang Gwaay was a haunting place...
abandoned during the 1860's,
when upwards of 90% of the original Haida population was wiped out by small pox,
and other introduced diseases;
the village lies largely empty and decaying,
a testimonial to the devastation caused by European contact...

Yet,
hearing the voice of Christian,
singing and drumming over the heavy silence,
brought us hope as he called out to the spirits of the past,
to bring strength to the future...

Gwaii Haanas, British Columbia.
Nikon D600, 70mm-300mm AFD Nikkor lens