Tell us about yourself - What is your name, and where’s home for you? My traditional name is Kwa̱nxwa, which translates as “Thunder” in Kwak’wala. I was born in Alert Bay at the old hospital that burned down. I’m Haida Gwaii, We Wai Kai from Cape Mudge and Irish on my...
Q: What is your role with the Project?KJ: I work alongside K’odi. I am an administrative assistant. Right now I work with him and the Kwikwasut'inuxw Haxwa'mis First Nation (KHFN) to make sure we stay connected. Having a connection with Nawalakw and KHFN is very...
Petr Javier Jr. is a student at UBC. He was already developing online games in Kwak’wala when a chance encounter with K’odi while walking on Granville Street in downtown Vancouver revealed their shared passion for language and culture. A few years later and following...
In each edition of the Nawalakw News, we will introduce you to a member of our team. This edition features Jonah Johnson, who joined the team in April 2020 to help with the garden box project. What is your role with the project? J.J. Building the garden boxes so all...