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Welcome to the official home of all U'mista Kwak̓wala Programming and resources, where language revitalization takes center stage. Our platform is dedicated to preserving and promoting our yaḵ̓a̱ndas (language) through a variety of invaluable resources, with the goal of offering interactive language courses including adult classes and a language nest. We are committed to revitalizing Kwak̓wala and ensuring its legacy thrives for generations to come. Join us as we celebrate the richness of our heritage and embrace the power of language to connect us to our past and shape our future.
Kwakwa̱ka̱'wakw
Kwakwa̱ka̱'wakw means "Kwak̓wala Speaking people", The traditional territories embrace the region from Cape Mudge near Campbell River to the Scott Islands of North Vancouver Island, the adjacent mainland of British Columbia northwards to Smith Sound and several villages located on islands between Vancouver Island and the mainland.
U'mista Cultural Society
The mandate of the U'mista Cultural Society is to ensure the survival of all aspects of the cultural heritage of the Kwakwa̱ka̱ʼwakw.
Language Revitalization Planning Project
The U'mista Language Revitalization Planning program is a Kwakwa̱ka̱'wakw run initiative to preserve and promote the Kwak̓wala language.
