Today, there are probably about five thousand. Aboriginally, there were approximately ten thousand Nootkans. For many years, scholars at the Provincial Museum in Victoria, British Columbia, have been assisting local Nootkan groups in their effort to preserve native cultural and language traditions.ĭemography. Today, some Nootkans still live on Westcoast reserves for native people, but many Nootkans have moved to Vancouver Island's urban areas to find employment. Aboriginally, the Nootka lived on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, from Cape Cook in the north to Sheringham Point in the south and across the Strait of Juan de Fuca at Cape Flattery on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington State. Today, the Nootka people as a group prefer to call themselves Westcoast People. Nootka people are customarily divided into three groups known as the Northern, Central, and Southern Nootkan tribes.
The term nootka is not a native one, but seems to refer to Captain Cook's rendering of what he thought the native people were calling themselves or their territory. The Nootka are an American Indian group located mainly on Vancouver Island. Timeless Toys- a great neighborhood toy store – Timeless ToysĬountry Bee Honey prides itself on our amazing honey, delicious infusions, farm raised livestock, and unique gift ideas.Identification. Gift certificates available for purchase on link if you do not live in the area and will visit at a later date – Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea
provides marine-themed and/or various locally-made gifts that celebrate the beauty of the mysterious ocean. Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea in Sidney, B.C. are a comfy and compostable addition for a cozy winter – Pollen Sweaters – Sḵwálwen BotanicalsĪNIAN in Victoria is a clothing and textile company using predominantly recycled materials, made in Canada – ANIANīug Zoo, a local centre with gifts for your nature or invertebrate lover – Bug Zoo Shipping available for those not living in Squamish, B.C.
#Nootka traders skin#
Sḵwálwen Botanicals- an Indigenous-owned business honoring Squamish plant knowledge to produce skin care from natural sources.
WIN (Women In Need Society) offers vintage and used clothing, housewares, and antiques that benefit local women in need of support and resources – WIN Maritime Museum is a local centre with a gift shop offering nautical, marine and ocean-life themed goods and gifts – Maritime Museum Robinson’s Outdoor Store is a 90-year-old family business which specializes in outdoor, technical and adventure gear for all skill and experience levels- Robinson’s Outdoor Store Nezza Naturals for your health, wellness and beauty products that come with sustainable practices in mind – Nezza Naturals Marine Education and Research Society (MERS) has Ocean Store for proceeds assisting with research, education and conservation on the West Coast – Marine Education and Research Society Centre is closed until summer, but gift cards available for purchase on link – Songhees Gift Shop and CafeĮcologyst-sustainable and ethical Victoria made clothing and textiles – Ecologyst Songhees Gift Shop and Cafe- From the Songhees Nation, wonderful gifts and goods from local artisans. Migration Boutique- fine goods from local and Canadian artisans – Migration Boutique Trotac Marine for all your marine supplies – Trotac Marine Please adhere to provincial health guidelines, each shop’s COVID-19 protocols, and wear a mask when shopping.įive Star Whale Watching Gift Certificate (sorry, a shameless plug) – Gift Certificate Here are a few local businesses we recommend and hope you will support.
Remember, “Be kind, be calm and be safe” – Dr. With COVID-19 hurting so many local business, we are encouraging everyone to support our local small businesses in these trying times. Five Star Whale Watching is encouraging people to Stay Local, & Support Local business.
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