Bill Reid immersed himself in Haida culture

Bill Reid immersed himself in Haida culture

Although Bill Reid’s mother, Sophie Gladstone Reid, was a member of the Kaadaas gaah Kiiguwaay, Raven/Wolf Clan of T’anuu on Haida Gwaii, he himself was raised worlds away in that...
Top Aboriginal Land Adventures

Top Aboriginal Land Adventures

One of the most well-known aspects of Canadian First Nations’ culture is that the country’s Aboriginal peoples have always considered themselves – and acted as – caretakers of Mother Earth....
Young couple strives to keep indigenous wedding traditions alive

Young couple strives to keep indigenous wedding traditions alive

This May, two young members of the Nlaka'pamux First Nation are hosting a rare gathering. Alex Harry and Kayleen Hanna, both 25, are inviting more than 150 family members and...

A one-of-a-kind educational experience

Every year university exchange students come to Haida Gwaii for a one-of-a-kind educational experience. This, many islanders know. But what are the lessons they’re learning, and who are the students...

BC has the greatest diversity of Aboriginal cultures in Canada.

Visit the maps on the  Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada page. They indicate the location of BC First Nation communities, the approximate boundaries of traditional territories and the rich diversity...

Darlene Gait, an artist from the Esquimalt First Nation, created a motif for B.C. Ferries’ new vessel, Salish Orca.

Darlene Gait, an artist from the Esquimalt First Nation, was aboard a B.C. Ferries vessel in December when the ship was suddenly surrounded by orcas. “It was a really significant...
More than 100K square kilometres of B.C. coast are proposed for protection

More than 100K square kilometres of B.C. coast are proposed for protection

  Legal protection of the Great Bear Rainforest was introduced into legislation last week by the B.C. government and while forest management is on the tongues of policy makers, marine...

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and all the best for 2016!!!

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and all the best for 2016!!!

Come meet Haida Artist April White on Saturday, November 28th 2015 between 2:30 - 4:30 pm at Spirits of the West Coast Native Art Gallery

Dear Friends, Come meet April White after her sold-out lecture on Saturday, November 28th 2015 between 2:30 - 4:30 pm at Spirits of the West Coast Native Art Gallery.  On...

Come meet Corrine Hunt this Saturday, November 21st 2015

Dear Friends, Come meet Corrine Hunt this Saturday, November 21st 2015 after her lecture, between 2:30 - 4:30 pm at Spirits of the West Coast Native Art Gallery. On November...

Meet Corey Bulpitt on Saturday, November 14th 2015 between 2:30 - 4:30 pm at Spirits of the West Coast Native Art Gallery

       The following is an open invite to all, for this Saturday November 14th 2015. Come meet Corey Bulpitt after his sold-out lecture on Saturday, November 14th 2015...
Come meet Tahltan Native Artist Alano Edzerza on Saturday, November 7th 2015 between 3:00 - 5:00 pm

Come meet Tahltan Native Artist Alano Edzerza on Saturday, November 7th 2015 between 3:00 - 5:00 pm

   Dear Friends, The following is an open invite to all, for this Saturday November 7th 2015.Come meet Alano Edzerza after his sold-out lecture on Saturday, November 7th 2015 between...