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Small Acts, Big Impacts Food Bank Fundraiser
We invite you to take part in our “Small Acts, Big Impacts” Food Bank Drive & Fundraiser to collect monetary donations, non-perishable foods, and essential items to assist families and children in our community.
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We are looking for a part-time Art Gallery Retail & Marketing Specialist to join our team! About us Spirits of the West Coast Art Gallery is a family-owned business situated in...
What is a Speaker's Staff?
Kwakwaka'wakw artist Greg Henderson with Chief's Speaker Staff A Speaker's Staff, or Talking Stick, plays an important role in the culture of the Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast....
"Meeting the Need" Food Bank Drive & Fundraiser
With the cost of many basic necessities skyrocketing this year, we are all feeling these challenging times. High grocery prices and supply chain issues mean that many families are struggling...
The Significance of Copper Metal
Copper Raven Pendant by Derek White Jr., Haida Copper is a material of great importance to the Indigenous peoples of the Northwest Coast. This metal has a long history of significance in...
The Frog
Frog Mask by Charlie Johnson, Kwagiulth The Frog is considered a supernatural being that inhabits the human, as well as the spirits world. Social and vocal, the Frog communicates between the...
The Guardian of the Sea
Killer Whale Mask by Talon George, Kwakwaka'wakw The Orca, or Killer Whale, is a significant symbol in Northwest Coast culture and art, with many different meanings and legends. Predominantly, the...
The Many Stories of Raven
Raven Cedar Hat by Calvin Hunt and Ali Hunt This mischievous and curious figure plays many significant roles in Northwest Coast culture. For some he symbolizes creation, transformation, knowledge, and...
Who is the Wild Man of the Woods?
Wild Man of the Woods Mask by Stan Hunt The Wild Man of the Woods, or Bukwas, is an eerie supernatural creature from the Kwakwaka’wakw nation. This mysterious and elusive...
The Chief of the Undersea World
Chief of the Undersea People Mask by Bill Henderson Symbol: The Chief of the Undersea World The King of the Undersea, Chief of the Undersea World, Komokwa, Kumugwe, or Copper...
Paddles of the Northwest Coast
Sandblasted Raven Paddle by Trevor Hunt Paddles are an essential part of the Northwest Coast First Nations culture. Paddles can serve as both functional and decorative objects, and like canoes,...
Thank You for Generously Supporting the Comox Valley Food Bank
Thank you to the community for your donations to our Food Bank Drive & Fundraiser! We raised a total of $1736.00, as well as a truck load of non-perishable goods...