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

We are excited to have a variety of committed leaders that each bring individual skills and experiences 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.

At Swan Bay we exceed the industry standard of staff to participant ratio of 2:10, by us having a minimum of 4:10. We are very proud to provide a safe and supportive environment for our youth.

Nangguulas Danny Robertson, Program Manager
Danny is an adopted member of the K’aadas GKiigawaay 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 ‘Laana Daagang.nga 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 ‘Laana Daagang.nga 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.