Culture & Protocols

Welcome to ʼNa̱mǥis territory of the Kwakw̓aka̱ʼwakw (Kwak̓wala-speaking peoples).

g̱ilakas'la — “thank you / welcome” (approximately: “gee-lah-kass-lah”). Hear it on FirstVoices.

Please observe the following:

• Ask before photographing people or ceremonies
• Observe signs and boundaries—especially at sacred sites
• View the ʼNa̱mǥis Original Burial Grounds from public road only

Cultural info: U’mista Cultural Centre