Nuu-chah-nulth Lands, Waters & Tla-o-qui-aht Heartquarters
Free Event
Tofino, in the Ḥaaḥuułi of the ƛaʔuukʷiʔatḥ / Tla-o-qui-aht Ḥawiiḥ
An introductory session with ƛaʔuuk, Gisele Maria Martin. Guests of ƛaʔuukʷiʔatḥ / Tla-o-qui-aht territory are invited to learn about local history, Indigenous cultural lifeways, language, protocols, laws, and the ancestral teachings encoded in totem poles which continue to protect this beautiful place and its residents today.
Gisele is a Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks Guardian, artist, storyteller, dugout canoe guide, cultural lifeways & language educator.
Location: Tofino Visitor Centre
Time: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Dates: Thursday May 21, June 4 & 18
The West Coast Ambassador Program is a joint initiative of the Raincoast Education Society, Tourism Ucluelet and Tourism Tofino. The Raincoast Education Society is responsible for course curriculum, registration, and program delivery.