Nanwakolas Council

Tomorrow 17 July: 6am, Kelsey Bay, blessing and naming of xwax'wana 7am launch 3pm guests welcome to assemble at Cape Mudge beach 5pm expected arrival of xwax'wana at Cape Mudge 7pm dinner at community hall Gilakas'la!

“When we go to the cultural sites in our territories, we always very connected to those places. You can feel the history there, and our ancestors.” —Art Wilson, We Wai Kai Councillor. #Travelrespectfully in #FirstNationsterritories this summer: learn more from this short video. Gilakas’la! BC Marine Trails Cameron Dalinghaus Zander Chila https://lnkd.in/ge76PJRs

On this Fabulous Friday, we celebrate the First Nations who have always been here, and always will be, taking care of the territories. “When you look at a First Nation’s territory, you realize it’s not just about archaeological sites. Every single thing on the landscape was managed by First Nations people.” —Alexandra Thomas, FIT, Tlowitsis #Travelrespectfully in #FirstNationsterritories this summer: learn more from this short video. Gilakas’la! BC Marine Trails Cameron Dalinghaus Zander Chila Sally Cargill https://lnkd.in/gq92GT4a

Planning a vacation on the coast? Check out these 6 Indigenous-owned places to stay in the Great Bear Rainforest and Haida Gwaii! 🏨 📍 The Crest Hotel, owned by the Gitxaala Nation and located in Prince Rupert 📍 The Haida House at Tllaal, owned by the HaiCo | Haida Enterprise Corporation and located in Haida Gwaii 📍 Vetter Falls Lodge, owned by owned by the Nisg̱a'a Nation and located south of the village of Gitlax̱t'aamiks (New Aiyansh) 📍 Shearwater Resort LLP, owned by the Heiltsuk Tribal Council and located on Denny Island 📍 Knight Inlet Lodge, owned by member nations of Nanwakolas Council and located in Knight Inlet 📍 Spirit Bear Lodge, owned by Kitasoo Xai Xais and located in Klemtu For more destinations, check out our (growing) list at: https://ow.ly/kXP650SwfWM

“This site could be anywhere on the coast. It’s your typical coastal site – there were probably 30,000 people around here at the time this was being used. You can see the cultural sites, the clam gardens, they are all saying yes, these people were here.” — Christine Roberts, We Wai Kai, Archaeologist #Travelrespectfully in #FirstNationsterritories this summer: learn more from this short video. #Gilakas’la! (Please share with tourism operators and other partners interested in safe and respectful travel in First Nations' Territories.) BC Marine Trails Sally Cargill Zander Chila Cameron Dalinghaus Indigenous Tourism BC (ITBC) https://lnkd.in/ge76PJRs

One week to go! The xwax'wana will be launched and paddled to Cape Mudge next Wednesday, July 17. The Chiefs and Nations welcome all to come witness the blessing and naming of the canoe at Kelsey Bay, 6am; launch at 7am; arrival in Cape Mudge at about 5pm and welcome ceremony. Gilakas'la! Charlene Everson Nicole Gavac, MA, Prosci ADKAR ®Merci Brown ★ Jennifer Jellema, M.Ed ★

"This declaration invites everyone to respect, support and witness us develop a sustainable and resilient future for Homayno, a future that recognizes Wei Wai Kum deep connection to this area and honours our inherited rights and responsibilities to steward it for our future generations. This declaration confirms that, from this day forward, any activities that occur in Homayno must adhere to the laws, policies and protocols of Ligwildaxw law." Wei Wai Kum Councillor Lorraine Henderson reads the IPCA Declaration, June 21, 2024. Barbara Dinning Caitlin Thompson Chris Roberts https://lnkd.in/gA8J7aNr 

“There’s deep antiquity going back 10, 12, 14,000 years in this area…. [these old] archaeological sites can tell us a lot about the relationship between people and the environment and help us understand how people in the past dealt with pressures on resources and the environment.” —Sean P. Connaughton, PhD, Archaeologist Travel respectfully in First Nations’ territories this summer: learn more from this short video. Gilakas’la! BC Marine Trails Zander Chila Charlene Everson Cameron Dalinghaus Sally Cargill https://lnkd.in/ge76PJRs

"There is a word in our language - maya'xala - equating to respect. respect for each other, and respect for the natural environment we are guests in." --Chief Chris Roberts, Wei Wai Kum First Nation Travel respectfully in First Nations’ territories this summer: learn more from this short video. Gilakas'la! Sally Cargill Cameron Dalinghaus Zander Chila BC Marine Trails BC Parks Aaron Miller https://lnkd.in/ge76PJRs

"A new notification system and app that alerts coastal B.C. First Nations about oil or hazardous chemical spills on their lands and waters was recently launched. The initiative was developed collaboratively between 12 First Nations and the province’s Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy." https://lnkd.in/gkRmnVBk