Kwikwasut’inuxw Haxwa’mis Nation
Gilford Island
The territory of the Kwikwasut’inuxw Haxwa’mis Nation encompasses Wakeman Sound and Gilford and Village Islands, with the main community located on Gilford Island at Gwa-yas-dums Village.
The Kwikwasut’inuxw Haxwa’mis Nation’s main community is located in Gwa-yas-dums Village on Gilford Island on BC’s South Central Coast
Kwikwasut’inuxw Haxwa’mis Nation
The Kwikwasut’inuxw Haxwa’mis have a number of other village sites throughout their territory, from Alalco and Dug-da-myse at Wakeman Sound to Kakweken at the head of Thompson Sound.
The Kwikwasut’inuxw Haxwa’mis are an amalgamation of two nations, the Kwikwasut’inuxw of Gilford Island and the Haxwa’mis of Wakeman Sound. They speak the Kwawala language and are members of the larger Kwakwaka’wakw group.
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The Kwikwasut’inuxw Haxwa’mis Nation engaged in a Comprehensive Community Planning (CCP) process in 2005 which established a 25 year action plan to focus on priorities such as Health and Healing, Education and Training, and Cultural Protection and Learning.
This planning work was awarded the 2007 Canadian Institute of Planners Award for Excellence in Rural/Small Town Planning, and was the first time a First Nation has won a national planning award.
Kwikwasut’inuxw Haxwa’mis Nation Projects
In partnership with Coast Funds, Kwikwasut’inuxw Haxwa’mis Nation has invested in:
| First Nation | Applicant |
Project |
Description | Links | Type |
Year |
Funding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kwikwasut’inuxw Haxwa’mis Nation | Kwikwasut'inuxw Haxwa'mis First Nation | Guardian Watchmen Program Start-up | To support the Kwikwasut'inuxw Haxwa'mis Guardian Watchman Program activities, including hiring new Guardians to patrol and monitor the territory. | To initiate a Guardian Watchmen program in Kwikwasut’inuxw Haxwa’mis Territory, including securing staff and equipment for the program and implementing a monitoring program. |
Conservation Fund | 2024 | $ 86,556 |
| Kwikwasut’inuxw Haxwa’mis Nation | Kwikwasut'inuxw Haxwa'mis First Nation | Gwa-yas-dums 200kW Smart-grid Solar Photovoltaics and Battery Hybrid | To construct a new PV/storage system to displace imported diesel fuel, reduce energy costs and avoid GHG emissions | Economic Development Fund | 2021 | $ 233,673 | |
| Kwikwasut’inuxw Haxwa’mis Nation | Kwikwasut'inuxw Haxwa'mis First Nation | Predevelopment of Nawalakw Experience Centre and Lodge – Phase 2 | To complete pre-development work to secure necessary tenure and permit requirements for the planned construction and operation of a new cultural experience centre and lodge to be located within Hunwadi/Ahnuhati-Bald Conservancy in Bond Sound | Economic Development Fund | 2019 | $ 45,000 | |
| Kwikwasut’inuxw Haxwa’mis Nation | Kwikwasut'inuxw Haxwa'mis First Nation | Predevelopemnt for Nawalakw Experience Centre and Lodge | To continue pre-development work initiated in 2018 towards securing necessary tenure and permit requirements for the planned construction and operation of a new wellness, cultural experience centre, and lodge to be operated by the newly formed Nawalakw Healing Society within Hunwadi/Ahnuhati- Bald Conservancy in Bond Sound. | Economic Development Fund | 2018 | $ 36,500 | |
| Kwikwasut’inuxw Haxwa’mis Nation | Kwikwasut'inuxw Haxwa'mis First Nation | Gwa’yas’Dums Water Taxi Start-up | To finalize purchase of a marine transportation vessel to commence operations for a water taxi and tour business to Gwa’yas’dums on Gilford Island | Economic Development Fund | 2014 | $ 54,653 |
| Total Projects | 5 | Total Invested | $ 456,382 |
Total Projects: 5
Total Invested: $ 456,382
Related to Kwikwasut’inuxw Haxwa’mis Nation
Coming Home: Kwiḵwa̱sut’inux̱w Ha̱xwa’mis Invest in Solar Power, Infrastructure in Gwa’yas’dums
To revitalize the village of Gwa’yas’dums, the Kwiḵwa̱sut’inux̱w Ha̱xwa’mis First Nation has made generational investments in community planning, housing, renewable energy, and infrastructure.
Nawalakw Healing Society and Culture Project: Embarking on a Journey of Cultural and Language Revitalization
At Hada River estuary, in the heart of Musga’makw Dzawada’enuxw territory, Chief Maxwiyalidizi (K’odi Nelson) is bringing an ambitious, hopeful vision to life. Nawalakw will offer cultural immersion and wellness programing supported through a world-class ecotourism operation.
Explore Indigenous-owned Businesses in the Great Bear Rainforest and Haida Gwaii
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Visitors can have life-changing experiences and fully embrace First Nations culture through Indigenous-owned tourism businesses. Tourism can benefit Indigenous communities by creating employment, linking young people to the land, and honouring traditional knowledge and practices. Explore a variety of Indigenous-owned tourism businesses, including luxury resorts and wildlife tours. JUMP TO: Prince Rupert | Nisg̱a’a Lands
Province of B.C. partners with Kwikwasut’inuxw Haxwa’mis First Nation
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The Hith’alis Agreement, a partnership between the B.C. government, KHFN and Coast Funds, provides $721,000 to enhance stewardship and management activities in KHFN territory in the Broughton Archipelago.
Kwiḵwa̱sut’inux̱w Haxwa’mis First Nation purchases Pierre’s at Echo Bay Lodge and Marina
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News Release: The Kwikwasut’inuxw Haxwa’mis First Nation (KHFN) has purchased Pierre’s at Echo Bay Lodge & Marina, located on Gilford Island in the beautiful Broughton Archipelago and in the heart of KHFN’s traditional territory.
Kwikwasut’inuxw Haxwa’mis Organizations and Resources
Online Resources
- Historic agreement brings new funding to Kwikwasut’inuxw Haxwa’mis First Nation
North Island Gazette, May 2021
- Kwiḵwa̱sut’inux̱w Haxwa’mis First Nation purchases Pierre’s at Echo Bay Lodge and Marina
Coast Funds, June 2020