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On a damp evening in mid-December, within a densely packed east-Vancouver neighbourhood, the Ukranian Cultural Centre is filled with songs from coastal communities along the western side of Vancouver Island. The 89-year-old venue was one of five used in December for Nuu-chah-nulh-aht living in…

The province and local governments within the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District have joined forces to launch the BC Poverty Reduction Strategy, which involves a series of community consultations across the province, including an event in Port Alberni on Jan. 23.

In what amounted to a…

With hundreds in attendance, the Alberni Athletic Hall vibrated with Nuu-chah-nulth culture on Saturday, Oct. 21 as the late Wally Samuel Jr. was honoured with a potlatch.

The celebration came just over a year after Samuel’s passing on Oct. 1, 2016 at the age of 48. With parents Wally Sr…

Sept. 25 was a proud night for those in attendance at Maht Mahs in Port Alberni, as several individuals were recognized for the leading roles they took in progressing the lives of Nuu-chah-nulth-aht.

Eight people were honoured for their unique legacies and given plaques of recognition, as…

From Tuesday to Thursday this week, over 20 families of missing and murdered Nuu-chah-nulth women and girls converged at Maht Mahs gym in Port Alberni. Those affected by the tragedies shared their stories over three days of culturally-based healing.

The event also brought the attention of…

Softball took over Recreation Park Saturday as part of the 2017 Tlu-piich Games, including a fast-pitch tournament involving five teams. The final game is scheduled for Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Another five teams contended in a slo-pitch tournament set to conclude Sunday at 2 p.m.  

A 30-degree temperature didn't stop the Tlu-piich Games' track events Thursday at Bob Dailey Stadium, including races that engaged ages 4 to over 60. Photos by Eric Plummer and Denise Titian.

Basketball took over the Maht Mahs Gym for day 2 of the 2017 Tlu-piich Games. The 17 and under teams started the 3 on 3 tournament, follwed by the 14 and under and adults. (Holly Stocking photos)

The 35th Annual Tlu-piich Games opened Aug. 8 with welcome songs from the two nations whose territories are within the Alberni Valley; Hupacasath and Tseshaht. Hupacasath singers of all ages, led by elder Harry Lucas, welcome visiting nations to Port Alberni.

The Tlu-piich Games began in Port Alberni on Tuesday with morning canoe races at Canal Beach. Pictured are Josh Fred and Vance Seiber of the Tseshaht First Nation, who paddled to a win in their 200-metre race in the adult category. Other races were held for 7-10, 11-14 and 15-18-year olds.

With the Tlu-piich games less than a week away, organizers held a softball clinic, facilitated by Kim Erickson, Wednesday morning at Echo minor feild in Port Alberni to help participants prepare. The Tlu-piich games take place August 8 to 13 in Port Alberni, baseball events include; orthodox…

As the Tlu-piich games approach, 13 paddlers came to Canal Beach to practise their skills on the water at a canoe clinic facilitated by Peter Amos. The Tlu-piich games will be held August 8 to 13, starting with the canoe races at Canal Beach. (Holly Stocking photos)