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Klemtu Klemtu, the only currently occupied village in Kitasoo/Xai’xais territory, is located on the east coast of Swindle Island. The people of Klemtu come from two distinct cultural linguistic groups. The Kitasoo component is of Tsimshian origin related to many Nations from the neighbouring north coast including Prince Rupert, Terrace, Port Simpson and Hartley Bay. www.centralcoastbc.com /klemtu   (89 words)

WaveLength Magazine - August-September 2001 Issue Klemtu is a close-knit community of 400 people. Visitors to Klemtu have the opportunity to taste the local salmon-which is still smoked in the traditional way over cedar shakes-and may be invited to participate in a traditional potlatch or event in the cultural centre with adjoining museum and gift shop. For more information on tourism opportunities in Klemtu and protocols etc., contact Klemtu Tourism at (250) 839-2346 or toll free at 1-877-644-2346, or tours@kitasoo.org. www.wavelengthmagazine.com /2001/asklemtu.php   (942 words)

Cariboo Chilcotin Coast - Destinations - Coast - Klemtu Klemtu, the only currently occupied village in Kitasoo/Xai’xais territory, is located on the east coast of Swindle Island. Klemtu is situated on a sheltered harbour safe from all inclement weather. Klemtu Tourism is a community owned and operated venture that offers sensational opportunities for nature enthusiasts, sea... www.landwithoutlimits.com /destinations/Coast/Klemtu   (373 words)

Klemtu Tourism - Tourism Services Klemtu is also building a new lodge in the village which will become the new base of operations during the summer season. The fuel dock is located at the north end of the Klemtu village next to the fish processing plant. There are several attractions in Klemtu including the new Big House (on guided tours only), the water tower lookout, the trail to the lake, and the many village interpretive signs. www.klemtutourism.com /html/tourism_services.htm   (845 words)

Tourism BC | Klemtu | Things To Do   (Site not responding. Last check: ) Many explore Klemtu by water but there are a few walking/hiking trails in Klemtu village and the surrounding area. Visitors to Klemtu may be fortunate enough to arrive during the feasting and gift-giving ceremony of the potlatch. Klemtu has a new visitor mooring dock available for pleasure and charter boats located near the Klemtu tourism office. www.hellobc.com /en-CA/SightsActivitiesEvents/Klemtu.htm   (968 words)

Klemtu, British Columbia, Canada On the nights that the ferry stops in Klemtu, the community will come to life with an historic culture tour of the village, followed by a traditional Kitasoo feast, ending with a spectacular demonstration of Native dancing. Klemtu is located 136 nautical miles north of Port Hardy and 103 nautical miles west of Bella Coola. Located in the Kitimat Ranges of the Coast Mountains, Fiordland Provincial Recreation Area is an exceptionally scenic area, with rich estuaries at the base of sharply plunging glacier-topped mountains. www.vancouverisland.com /regions/towns/?webRegionID=2&townID=3715   (1539 words)

Klemtu Tourism - About Us Being locally owned by a native community, Klemtu Tourism is a rare example of genuine ecotourism and Klemtu Tourism has been recognized by conservation organizations and the media as one of the best ecotourism experiences in the world. Klemtu Tourism is also trying to engage other companies operating in the area to join in these initiatives and to work with the Klemtu community. Klemtu is his home and he has grown up on the waters and forests that surround it. www.klemtutourism.com /html/aboutus.htm   (878 words)

BC Ferries: BC Ferries Destinations Klemtu is a small village on Swindle Island, situated on the beautiful Central Coast of British Columbia, half-way between Port Hardy, on Vancouver Island, and Prince Rupert. This area was first their camping site along the way for trade, and then later used for trading and providing cordwood to fuel the steamships which traveled the inside passage. Today, Klemtu is a close knit community of about 400 Kitasoo and Xaixais people surrounded by breathtaking scenery and an abundant natural food supply. www.bcferries.com /travel_planning/Community_Profiles/Cariboo_Chilcotin_Tourism_Association/Klemtu.html   (240 words)

Klemtu, British Columbia, Canada On the nights that the ferry stops in Klemtu, the community will come to life with an historic culture tour of the village, followed by a traditional Kitasoo feast, ending with a spectacular demonstration of Native dancing. Klemtu is located 136 nautical miles north of Port Hardy and 103 nautical miles west of Bella Coola. Located in the Kitimat Ranges of the Coast Mountains, Fiordland Provincial Recreation Area is an exceptionally scenic area, with rich estuaries at the base of sharply plunging glacier-topped mountains. www.britishcolumbia.com /regions/towns/?townID=3715   (1549 words)

Klemtu - Home of the Great Bear Kayak Tours Once our guest arrive in Klemtu they have a chance to experience both the culture and the remote wilderness that they are in. Neeso Wakwis means "Our Lands" in the Kitasoo language and since the last ice age this area has been largely uninhabited except for the Kitasoo people who have thrived here for thousands of years in one of the richest, most diverse ecosystems on earth. Klemtu is situated on a sheltered harbour safe from all inclement weather. www.clemtu.com   (335 words)

Missions   (Site not responding. Last check: ) It was encouraging to hear how God has moved in each person and how each person has been affected by their time in Klemtu. We will be having fun while sharing our lives with the people of Klemtu, and speaking with them about Jesus in a way that is culturally sensitive, and yet also respects the culture and accomplishments of the various tribes. While interacting with the people, our students will have wonderful opportunities to share, one on one, why God brought them to Klemtu, and what God is doing in their lives. www.vbconline.org /highschool/missions   (542 words)

Canada holidays and honeymoons from flydrives to wildlife viewing - Frontier Canada Klemtu Tourism works closely with local environmental and conservation groups, together with the Kitasoo/Xaixais people to bring you this 5 day/4 night tour during September each year. Based out of Klemtu on the mid BC coast, you will travel by motorboat and explore the temperate rainforest and ecological wonders of Princess Royal Island and surrounding islands. Your accommodation is partly in Klemtu itself and partly in a secluded cabin near Princess Royal Island. www.frontier-travel.co.uk /canada/klemtu.html   (159 words)

Into the Heart of the Great Bear - GreatOutdoors.com Modern carvers used traditional Kitasoo and Xaisxais motifs in the new longhouse at Klemtu, symbolic of the band's attempt to revive and celebrate its culture. Klemtu has limited facilities for travelers, so visitors interested in renting kayaks and arranging for meals, lodging, and guides should contact Klemtu Tourism directly. Klemtu can be reached by BC Ferries from Port Hardy, and by Pacific Coastal Airlines from Vancouver or Port Hardy. www.greatoutdoors.com /published/paddle/international/intotheheartofthegreatbear/?rssfeed   (2520 words)

Klemtu Tourism - Ecotours Klemtu Tourism offers weekly 4 and 7 day ecotour packages, which combine the best elements of culture, wildlife, and wilderness. Note: Klemtu is a dry community and alcohol is not provided on tours. The Klemtu Tourism trip is the best way to experience the Great Bear Rainforest, from the expert guides, to the comfortable accommodation to the spectacular setting. www.klemtutourism.com /html/ecotours.htm   (501 words)

Klemtu Tourism - FAQ's Klemtu Tourism is a local, community venture owned and operated by the Kitasoo/Xaixais people. All aspects of Klemtu tours are given thoughtful consideration with the goal of producing the best possible experience for our guests. Klemtu and the surrounding area does however lie in the heart of the pristine coastal temperate rainforest so it is not uncommon to get rain even during the summer months. www.klemtutourism.com /html/faqs.htm   (935 words)

The GREEN RIVER "Great Canadian Rivers" At Klemtu (population 400) on Swindle Island (part of the traditional territory of the Kitasoo people), visitors can enjoy a cultural tour which traces the history of the village as a coastal fishing and trading centre, a traditional Kitasoo feast, and a colourful demonstration of traditional dancing. In the community of Klemtu, on Swindle Island south of the Green River, the people of the Kitasoo/Xaisxais culture carry on the tradition of tracing family history through four clans and their corresponding crests. The crests are representations of animal beings believed to be the founders of lineages that gave families special privileges (such as specific sites for fishing, shellfish gathering, woodcutting and bark collecting), or special powers (such as the right to perform certain dances, use certain names or wear particular ceremonial masks). www.greatcanadianrivers.com /rivers/green/culture-home.html   (730 words)

Tourism BC | Klemtu The small coastal community of Klemtu (population: 450) draws nature lovers, sea kayakers, cultural and natural history buffs alike to its remote village splendour. The diversity of wildlife in the Klemtu area is dramatic. North of Klemtu, wildlife lovers journey to Princess Royal Island for a chance to spot the legendary white Kermode (Spirit) Bear. www.hellobc.com /en-CA/RegionsCities/Klemtu.htm   (267 words)

SBYC :: Spirit Bear Youth Coalition Today, Klemtu is home to approximately 460 people whose families have been sustained by one of the richest ecosystems in the world. For years, the economic mainstay of Klemtu, like so many towns on the BC coast, was commercial and food fishing - yet as an industry it has suffered a dramatic downturn due to dwindling fish stocks in recent years. And with few economic options, the community of Klemtu, led by Percy Starr - a recipient of Canada’s highest honour, the Order of Canada, has spearheaded an effort to diversify their economy to include other industries such as aquaculture, forestry, and tourism. www.spiritbearyouth.org /opportunity.php?page_id=17   (485 words)

Communities — The Rainforest Solutions Project Klemtu is the only occupied village in Kitasoo/Xai'xais territory. Accessible by sea and air, fish processing, a fish hatchery, commercial fishing, tourism and forestry are the mainstays of its economy. In recent years, Klemtu has incorporated aquaculture into its local economy, sparking controversy over fish farming. www.savethegreatbear.org /theplace/communities   (389 words)

Klemtu Apartments, British Columbia Experiencing life in Klemtu can be exciting and rewarding for everyone in your family - from the young to the young at heart. Renting an apartment in Klemtu can be an affordable housing solution for single parents, students, seniors and low income earners. Klemtu can provide all of these apartment rental options and more. british_columbia.apartmentground.com /apartments/klemtu.html   (353 words)

Economy vs. Ecology in Fish Farms Debate :: News :: thetyee.ca The results from Peet's studies in Klemtu are not ready for publication. Klemtu's unemployment is still about 40 per cent the eight months a year the farms operate, and 60 per cent the rest of the time. Neither Klemtu nor Lax Kw'alaams plays the victim caught in the middle of the salmon farm debate. thetyee.ca /News/2007/05/24/FishFarm2   (1909 words)

Home Inspection in Klemtu, British Columbia Klemtu is just one part of the province that provides a high quality of living for its residents. These benefits help to balance the higher cost of purchasing a home or property, and new housing construction projects in Klemtu often involve the design of multi-level, three or four bedroom homes. If you have a web page, article or service related to in Klemtu and want it to be published on this page, - post it here now. www.realestateproperty.ca /secure/home_inspection/british_columbia/klemtu.html   (301 words)

Klemtu dating, Klemtu singles, Klemtu chat at Matchmaker.com Klemtu dating has never been easier with our show interest feature that will allow you to break the ice with attractive local singles. The Klemtu dating scene can be hard to find the right person at times; however, we are here to help and our Klemtu online dating service is free to register. Also, keep in mind that we have a huge member base of Klemtu singles and that we also cater to members of the many backgrounds. www.matchmaker.com /mm/dating/britishcolumbia-klemtu.htm   (246 words)

The Nature Conservancy in Brazil - Dispatches from the Great Bear Rainforest The Amazon indigenous leaders were given numerous gifts during their trip along the way, everything from a ceremonial paddle from a Samoan delegation in Washington, to sweatshirts from an Indian college in Wisconsin to hand woven cedar baskets from the women elders in Hartley Bay. During our final night in Klemtu at the dancing ceremony, one of the local chiefs presented Jecinaldo with a beautiful symbol of the coastal clans and a gift of honor for visiting guests: a 4 foot high totem pole carved by a Kitasoo master carver. The chief spoke about how honored their community was to have visitors from a different rainforest come to their tiny village in the cold north, to hear about their struggle to reclaim their lands and their culture. www.nature.org /wherewework/southamerica/brazil/work/art18069.html   (1660 words)

Fish farming is an industry composed of diverse parts : ICT [2000/04/05] Larry Greba is the marine biologist on the Klemtu fish farm operation put together by Kitasoo First Nation. We are building a staff skill set and we are completely equipped for containing problems. This semester Nutreco is funding education for 16 Klemtu residents at North Island College at Port Hardy to transfer aquaculture skills to folks who long ago mastered commercial fishery. www.indiancountry.com /content.cfm?id=2277   (710 words)

Hakai Kayak Trip, 1999, Part 1 Klemtu also has a new school building which the community's pride possession. For travelers Klemtu has a small tourist office just up from the ferry dock with bathrooms, showers, and laundry. The lone guy on board says that there were going to be five for this trip, then four dropped out. www.tumtum.com /kayak/trips/Hakai_part1.shtml   (3318 words)

Travelling the Sea-to Sky Highway The ferry departed Shearwater in the late morning, and arrived at the native village of Klemtu mid-afternoon. This was a four hour layover, with many passengers opting to take an extensive walking tour of the village, followed by what was reported as an excellent meal prepared by the local village women, and accompanied by entertainment of local dances. And in the case of Klemtu, which eagerly welcomes new visitors, their policy has been to "open the ship" to the local natives while they're in port there. www.bcadventure.com /adventure/travelogs/discovery/hardybella.htm   (1447 words)

go2-Careers in Tourism- Heritage Interpreter/Guide Douglas Neasloss leads eco-tourism excursions throughout Klemtu, a small island on BC's central coast that is home to the Kitasoo/Xaixais First Nation. He also interprets for guests the significance of totem poles, petroglyphs and Klemtu's natural surroundings, including sampling of native foods and medicinal plants. One of the job's biggest challenges is promoting Klemtu and the Kitasoo/Xaixais First Nation in a culturally sensitive manner. www.go2hr.ca /CareersbrinTourism/CareerProfiles/HeritageInterpreterGuide/tabid/593/Default.aspx   (471 words)

< Sa'hetxw Daily Blog >   (Site not responding. Last check: ) The visit to Klemtu was very cool - met some really great people including a young fellow named Douglas Neasloss, the only licensed First Nations bear guide in Canada. Douglas runs the Klemtu Tourism program and is also getting into Photography. Back on the mainland I had the opportunity to meet with the Nuxalk Chief and Council, again they are very supportive of technology for their people and want to ensure that its available throughout. www.sahetxw.com /daily   (923 words)

Mission Boat Trips along Canada's west coast reap many rewards (February 21, 2006) - Concordia News - Concordia ... One of the communities visited, Klemtu, decided to support a return visit by sending 17 students from their High School to Concordia and to Edmonton. The Klemtu students have been working hard to raise funds for this trip. All their hard work paid off because they were able to raise enough funds to cover transportation and related expenses. www.concordia.ab.ca /news/2006/02-21-2006_Klemtu.php   (308 words)

Some Pacific Northwest Native Language Names for the Sasquatch Phenomenon The Kitimat Kwakiutl form, William said, is [bukwus], and the Klemtu Coast Tsimshian is [bakwas]. The modern villagers of Klemtu are, in the main, descendants of emigrants from the deserted Coast Tsimshian village of [disju] or Kitisoo on the south- west of Princess Royal Island midway betweep Kent Inlet and Dallain Point and from the old Xaihais Kwakiutl village of [qhaynath] or Kynoch. Heiltsuk Kwakiutl has become the dominant Indian language in Klemtu, although it is fast losing ground to English. www.rfthomas.clara.net /papers/rigsby.html   (1006 words)

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