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Haida matriarchs plan land occupation as fishing lodge reopens over objections
the First Nation.In a statement, the matriarchs known as “daughters of the rivers” say the Queen Charlotte Lodge is reopening as a local state of emergency remains in effect over the COVID-19 pandemic. Coronavirus: Haida Gwaii officials say they’ll turn back ferry visitors They say they’re concerned that non-residents will expose local people to the novel coronavirus and with only two ventilators on Haida Gwaii, an outbreak would be devastating.The matriarchs say they made the decision to peacefully occupy the lands with children, elders and other island residents following several community meetings.