​June 21st is National Indigenous Peoples Day. It is a day for all Canadians to recognize, celebrate and honour Indigenous peoples, cultures and communities. ​

K'ómoks First Nation today is made up of several formerly separate tribes—culturally K’ómoks and Pentlatch of Vancouver Island, British Columbia. 

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 as a heartfelt 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.

​Come and spend some time with your neighbours, learn more about Indigenous culture and share in a free, family-friendly event this June 21, 2023 in celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Day.