Hydaburg’s strong leadership, communal spaces, and connection to culture are helping the community heal and thrive as the largest Haida community in the United States. The Haida language immersion pre-school, X̱ántsii Náay, gives local students an opportunity to study and speak the language of their ancestors. In the community carving shed, elders and youth gather to work on community projects, practice formline, carve community totem poles, and share intergenerational stories and knowledge.