Terri-Lynn is a musician, author, activist, artist, and lawyer who has dedicated herself to the continuation of Haida language and culture.
Born in Haida Gwaii off the west coast of Canada, Terri-Lynn has been a promoter of Haida music and language since the age of 13, when she was drawn to the songs her centenarian great-grandmother and grandmother sang.
Logo and Artwork created by renowned artist, Robert Davidson, CM, OBC.
News & Updates
December 21, 2024
Performing songs from their new album Haida Solstice, Terri-Lynn Williams-Davidson and the band sGaanaGwa celebrate the sacredness of Winter Solstice through an exploration of healing and reconciliation.
Terri-Lynn makes Macleans Magazine’s Power List
Terri-Lynn voted one of Canada’s Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers
Projects
Haida Box of Knowledge Oracle Deck
Now available in our shop! If you are finding a need to restore balance and connect with the sacred during these extraordinary times, perhaps the Supernatural Beings can help. The Haida Box of Knowledge Oracle Deck encourages us to restore the balance within ourselves and the Earth, providing insight to transformation.
Magical Beings of Haida Gwaii Children’s Book
Based on ancient Haida narratives, this vibrantly illustrated children’s book empowers young people and teaches them to live in harmony with nature.
Album - Grizzly Bear Town
This ground-breaking album bridges cultures, blending ancient stories with contemporary music.
Exhibit & Book
An exciting exhibit and companion publication that showcases female Supernatural Beings of Haida oral traditions, exhibited at the Haida Gwaii Museum June - December 2017.
sGaanaGwa "Haida Solstice" album
gid7ahl -gudsllaay lalaxaaygans
Above are Terri-Lynn's Haida (and legal) names. "Lalaxaaygans" was given to her by her maternal great-grandmother, centenarian and song custodian Susan Williams. It is an ancient Haida name that can be best translated as “Beautiful Sound”. "gid7ahl -gudsllaay" was the name held by her great-grandmother.
Raven Calling Productions
Helping to perpetuate Haida language and culture.
In many of the Haida oral histories, reference is made to supernatural powers
of the night, and signals the beginning of a new day and the onset of positive,
bright powers in the human realm. Our name was chosen to reflect Raven Calling
Productions’ goal of sharing and showcasing Haida musical and oral
traditions to help guide us in our collective path forward.