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Devastation of the Haida
- When
- 1862–1863
- Where
- Haida Gwaii
Smallpox circulated among Haida villages for over a year, killing approximately 72% of the population.
After infected Haida returned to their homes, the disease spread rapidly. Later reports indicate smallpox killed about 72% of the Haida people. In Haida Gwaii, nineteen villages diminished to four by the early 20th century, reflecting the long-term demographic collapse resulting from the epidemic.
Sources
- 1862 Pacific Northwest smallpox epidemic Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-15
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