Tag Archives: first nations

Kiviuq I – ex Tulugarnaq

Posted on May 10, 2019 by Katherine

Kiviuq I in Lunenburg Arctic Fisheries Alliances (AFA) owns and operates two 30 metre (99’) steel fixed-gear fishing vessels: the Suvak (ex Genny and Doug) and the Kiviuq. They are sister ships and are equipped with freezing-at-sea capabilities. The Suvak … Continue reading →

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‘Namgis Original Burial Grounds

Posted on January 1, 2019 by Katherine

‘Namgis Original Burial Grounds – Alert Bay on Cormorant Island

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Alert Bay Totem

Posted on December 31, 2018 by Katherine

A totem pole at the ‘Namgis Original Burial Grounds – Alert Bay on Cormorant Island

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Discovery Passage

Posted on January 14, 2018 by Katherine

A totem pole looking across Discovery Passage to Quadra Island – Campbell River

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Alert Bay Totem

Posted on January 11, 2018 by Katherine

Totem poles at the ‘Namgis Original Burial Grounds – Alert Bay on Cormorant Island

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Alert Bay Totem

Posted on January 11, 2018 by Katherine

A totem pole at the ‘Namgis Original Burial Grounds – Alert Bay on Cormorant Island

Posted in lighthouse, Northern Gulf Islands, summer, totem pole | Tagged Alert Bay, cemetery, Cormorant Island, first nations, history, Northern Gulf Islands, summer, totem pole | Leave a comment

Stone Butter Church

Posted on October 12, 2017 by Katherine

Stone Butter Church – Comiaken Hill In the 1870 Roman Catholic missionaries were intent bringing the local Cowichan Indian communities into their flock. Father Peter Rondeault, a missionary to the Cowichan Indians, decided to build a church for the Cowichan … Continue reading →