Modernization
Learn more about government’s intention to modernize the museum to protect our historic holdings and provide better access to our collections.
Over the decades, thousands of Royal BC Museum visitors have peered with delight and interest at the detailed model of K'uuna Llnagaay, also known as the village of Skedans, Haida Gwaii, one of the mesmerizing centrepieces of the First Peoples Gallery.
Now, thanks to detailed input from Guujaaw, Haida artist, leader and hereditary Chief Gidansda, the museum has added fresh new audiovisual and textual material alongside the model village, providing an authoritative perspective and deeper cultural context.