Swan Bay Rediscovery Society is a non-profit society governed by a volunteer Board. The SBR Society’s primary focus is to support the SBR Camp and programs.
Our 2023 Directors
President - Michelle (Missy) McDonald
Secretary/Treasurer - Sue Wood
Director - Shelly Gladstone
Director - Roberta Aiken
Director - Erika Stocker
Director - Tracy Hageman
Camp staff
The Swan Bay Rediscovery Program maintains a high student to participant ratio, with a minimum of three staff for every camp. The SBRP adheres to BC Camping Accreditation Standards and camp staff bring a variety of experience and hold all the necessary certifications required to run a safe and fun camp. All our staff have a passion for Haida Culture and a love for the land and sea.
Nangguulas Danny Robertson, Program Manager
Danny is an adopted member of the K’aadas Ga Kiigawaay clan and was given the name Nangguulas Always Willing. He has two beautiful daughters with wife Nika Collison who are members of the K̲aayahl 'Laanaas clan. A founding member of the ‘Laanas Dagang.a Swan Bay Rediscovery Program, Danny returns to manage the program after a short hiatus and is passionate about providing a safe space for youth to learn Haida cultural skills, develop new life skills and have fun, new experiences outdoors in Haida Gwaii’s natural beauty.
Kanith Natasha (Tosh) Pearson, Administrator
Tosh is from the Skidegate Naa Saagaas X̲aaydaG̲aay Clan, her Nanaay Pearle gave her the Haida name Kanith, which was Pearle’s Haida name as well. Tosh ensures the smooth operation of the ‘Laanas Dagang.a Swan Bay Rediscovery Program office. She is here to help if you have any administrative questions, need help registering or have a query about the ‘Laanas Dagang.a Swan Bay Rediscovery Program.
‘LAANAS GAGANG.A/SWAN BAY REDISCOVERY CAMP STAFF:
The Swan Bay Rediscovery Program is proud to welcome back our exceptional camp staff this season, as well, we are excited to be adding a few equally amazing new staff members!
All our Leaders bring a variety of skills and experience that support us in providing a complete program based on Haida Culture and knowledge, outdoor skills, safe learning and experiences, as well as an upbeat, fun, positive attitude while engaging in the wonderful opportunities of our Swan Bay Rediscovery Camp Sessions.
