K'ÓMOKS FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS
We will be coming together on June 21, 2023 to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day. We will celebrate together through art, music, dance, workshops, storytelling, and delicious food. All are welcome to join in the celebration.
GILAKAS'LA — ALL ARE WELCOME
CELEBRATECome together to recognize, celebrate and honour Indigenous peoples, cultures and communities at the K'ómoks Festival
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LEARNLearn the history of the K'ómoks First Nation through storytelling, drumming, traditional dancing and carving
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HONOURWe will come together to honour our Residential School Survivors, Hereditary Chiefs, Elders and community
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FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS — TALKS & EXHIBITIONS
June 21st is National Indigenous Peoples Day. It is a day for all Canadians to recognize, celebrate and honour Indigenous peoples, cultures and communities. We are honoured to have Dr. Dorothy Kennedy share with us her tales of Place Names & Stories: History of the Merging of Two Indigenous Cultures. K'ómoks First Nation today is made up of several formerly separate tribes—culturally K’ómoks and Pentlatch of Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Let's come together to share community, fun, and connection together on this special day. All are welcome. This is a family-friendly event with events for all ages.
The Sathloot (‘sath-loot), Sasitla (sa-‘seet-la), Ieeksen (eye-‘ick-sun) and Xa’xe (‘ha-hey) are all culturally K’ómoks and each have their own unique origin stories. The Pentlatch had a similar culture but spoke a distinct language and also have their own unique origin story. These origin stories all tie the tribes’ first ancestors to their respective tribal territories. We say Gilakas'la in Kwak'wala—pronounced gay-la-keyus-la—as a welcome greeting or to say thank you. It translates to “I share my breath and spirit with yours.” Kwak'wala is the language of the Kwakwa̱ka̱'wakw First Nations of British Columbia, Canada.
Artisans & Food Vendors
We are currently accepting applications for Volunteers (see the link above) & Food & Artisan Vendors to join us on the day. The cost is $25.00 for an Artisan Vendor space. Vendors are responsible for their own table and chairs. Electricity is not provided for Artisan Vendors. Food Vendors & Food Trucks are welcome. An electrical hook-up is provided. Please share your interest via our Contact Page. We welcome you to the event!
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