"The Homalco (Xwémalhkwu) People are colloquially known as "the people of the fast-running waters". This Nation's namesake is galvanized by the coursing currents woven throughout these traditional territories, found off the west coast of (what is now known as) Canada. Since time immemorial, The Xwémalhkwu have inhabited the Bute Inlet (Northeast of Campbell River) and surrounding waters. While they were some of the earliest-known residents of Vancouver Island, they peacefully cohabited this landmass alongside Klahoose, Island Comox, Lakwiltok, and Sliammon Nations, and adopted the dialect of the Mainland Comox. Much like the waterways that are so foundational to this culture, the history of the Xwémalhkwu is undoubtedly turbulent. Even so, the members of this community remain indomitable in their reverence for three things: Their people, their water and their land. @homalcotours encapsulates these timeless values with their brand new tour aptly titled "The People, Water and Land Cultural Tour". Having garnered widespread acclaim for their wildlife excursions, which commonly offer unparalleled viewings of grizzlies, orcas, and humpbacks, Homalco Tours' post-COVID programming includes a more intimate immersion into the Xwémalhkwu way of life. A poignant extension to an already riveting Indigenous tourism experience, The guided answers the nationwide call for Reconciliation-focused experiences in recent years." 📷: @zanebuch 📍: @homalcotours Read PEOPLE, WATER AND LAND: HOMALCO TOURS GUIDES VISITORS TOWARDS RECONCILIATION by @zanebuch ➡️ LINK IN BIO #NDTR2022 #OrangeShirtDay #TRCCanda #WeWearOrange #TruthAndReconciliation #NationalDayForTruthAndReconciliation #DestinationIndigenous #HelloBC #TheOriginalOriginal @indigenoustourismbc