Our Native Land

Join Tchadas as he goes on a healing journey up to his traditional lands of the Homalco people. Once up the Bute Inlet, elders will take part in a traditional burning ceremony hosted by former lieutenant governor of BC Steven Point. Other interviews include Chief Darren Blaney and AGM of Homalco Wildlife Tours Chyanne Trenholm.

Chief Jerry Jack is Klakwagiila and comes from the House of Tsee-sah-aht. He is a Hereditary Chief from Mowachaht/Muchlaht First Nation (MMFN). Chief Jack has over 40 years of experience in working on First Nations issues including justice, policing, governance, fisheries and environmental management.

Rooted in the Songhees Nation’s deep history in Victoria and the surrounding region, our food truck offers a modern take on Songhees cultural tradition. The food truck offer a vast menu with fresh local ingredients that authentically incorporate the craft and care of food preparation embodied by the Songhees. Join Tchadas Leo and the truck manager Aaron George as they make your mouth water with yummy food talk!

Doris George is a Cree educator. She is the principal of Chemawawin Schools in Easterville, Manitoba, where she also taught Cree language for four years. She holds a BA and BEd from University College of the North and a Community Linguist Certificate (CLC) from the University of Alberta. She has a passion for her language, and credits her grandparents and parents with speaking Cree with her when she was growing up. Tchadas and Doris talk about her new award-winning book and keeping the Cree language and culture alive.