 We have a very special gift for you at this year's festival—the Yisya̱’winux̱w Dancers. To see them live is a memory you will cherish for life. Each member of the Yisya̱’winux̱w Dancers is an Indigenous Knowledge Keeper who shares not only their talent in dancing but their rights and privileges to sing and dance the stories we are honoured to witness.
We are thrilled to have them with us on this special day. Many members live and work in 'yalis, Alert Bay, a village on Cormorant Island, northeast Vancouver Island, British Columbia so they must travel a ways to be with us. Each of the Yisya̱’winux̱w Dancers is initiated in First Nation Potlatch ceremonies. The dances and songs shared in the performances are owned by the members, and families within the group. You will mark this day in your memory forever as the time you met Thunderbird, his brother Kolas, the seagull, Orca, NAN, the Grizzly Bear, and the Chief Ghost. Witnessing them is a very special experience. You can see them at K'ómoks Festival 2024 on National Indigenous People's Day, June 21st at 3535 Bayside Road, Courtenay, BC. Comments are closed.
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NUSANusa is the Kwak'wala word for sharing a myth, story or legend. Here we will share about the many stories of those coming together for our annual celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Day each June 21st 
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