1990-1999

1990

A reservoir-based hydroelectric generating station commences at Gawu Kuns Siiwaay ‘Yuujuu Moresby Lake. 

1993

After five years of negotiations, the Haida Nation and Canada sign the Gwaii Haanas Agreement setting out a framework for co-management of the region. 

1994

Canada and BC end the formal prohibition on offshore drilling, but maintain an administrative policy (which could be easily lifted) to reject new proposals or work under existing licenses. 

1996

The last residential school in Canada closes. 

Queen Charlotte Power Corporation proposes constructing a tunnel to draw water from SGaay Taaw Siiwaay K’aadjuu Takakia Lake to Gawu Kuns Siiwaay ‘Yuujuu reservoir. 

1997

Shell relinquishes underwater oil and gas rights within the proposed Gwaii Haanas Marine Conservation Reserve in return for tax benefits. Shell, Petro-Canada and Chevron still hold on to offshore oil and gas rights in the waters around Haida Gwaii.