Traditional Territory

Traditional Territory

Our people have occupied our traditional territory on British Columbia’s Central Coast since time immemorial from Wakeman Sound to the waters between Gilford Island and Village Island.
Canadian Institute of Planners Award

Canadian Institute of Planners Award

Gwa-yas-dums was awarded with the 2007 Canadian Institute of Planners Award for Excellence in Rural/Small Town Planning. It marks the first time a First Nation community had won a national planning award.
New Subdivision

New Subdivision

The Kwikwasut’inuxw Haxwa’mis First Nation continually seeks key opportunities for community economic development and aims to do so through respectful, professional economic development partnerships.
Our People

Our People

The Kwikwasut’inuxw Haxwa’mis First Nation are affiliated with the larger tribal grouping known as the Musgamagw Tsawataineuk Tribal Council. Our population is young, and dynamic and continues to grow.
Gilford Island

Gilford Island

Home to the First Nation of Kwikwasut’inuxw Haxwa’mis, Gilford Island is located North of Vancouver Island between Tribune Channel and Knight Inlet.