Brigade of Gurkhas Brigade of Gurkhas Brigade of Gurkhas is the collective name which refers to all the units in the British Army that are composed of Nepalese Gurkha soldiers. The brigade, which is 3,640 strong, draws its heritage from Gurkha units that originally served in the British Indian Army prior to Indian independence, and prior to that served for the East India Company. The brigade includes infantry, engineering, signal, logistic and training and support units. They are known for their kukris, a distinctive heavy knife with a curved blade, and have a reputation for being fierce and brave soldiers. The brigade celebrated
Edge of the Knife camp's dining tent. During the recording process, actors continued learning to improve their pronunciation with the assistance of elders who spoke Haida. Elders also provided counsel for the design of cultural elements like costumes and sets: "I'm the boss unless the elders say otherwise," Edenshaw jokingly said. 73-year-old Sphenia Jones, who went through the residential school system, was an actress in "Edge of the Knife" and had not spoken Haida since she was a teenager. "It feels so good [to speak Haida]," she said, "mainly because I can say it out loud without being afraid." While on set, Haida musician