In March 2023, visitors can experience Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation food, art, song and dance through this new limited event series entitled naaʔuu.

naaʔuu is a cultural experience presented by Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation, supporting Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks work in restoring and furthering the nation’s lands, language, and culture.

Held at the Tla-o-qui-aht-owned Best Western Plus Tin Wis Resort in Tofino, ticket-holders are invited to gather inside the resort’s conference centre which has been transformed to look and feel like a traditional longhouse.

Throughout this three-hour event, experience cultural presentations depicting the Nation’s history through song, dance, and traditional carvings coming to life over a delicious dinner.

Witness specially carved masks and signature regalia as interpreters share transformative teachings at naaʔuu.

The event is produced by Hjalmer Wenstob, a renowned Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation artist and owner of the Cedar House Gallery, alongside a team of community members.

Tickets are limited and non-refundable, with the event being appropriate for ages 12 and up. 

Don't wait! Get your tickets through Eventbrite for March 15, 16 , 18, 22, 23, 24, 25, 30 & 31 2023 - each night 6 to 9pm.

The event will also include an art show where local artists and makers will have their works for sale. 

Dry ice fog machines are used during the experience.

Please note: event management has the rights to the last-minute rescheduling of your tickets, or you are entitled to a full refund.

This Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks experience series is a 2023 test pilot supported by the Pacific Economic Development Canada.

Photo credit: naaʔuu Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks

Life At Night - Raincoast Education Society - Speakers Series 2023

Galactic Archaeology: the history of our home in the cosmos

**This is a repeat presentation of February 23.

"The history of our universe spans 13 billion years, 99.998% of which humanity did not yet exist. Our own galaxy, the Milky Way, is at least ten billion years old, having survived what we believe is a violent history including several galactic collisions. While it is difficult to comprehend how ancient the majority of the night sky is, the physical scale of the Universe is also staggering. Despite being responsible for all life on Earth, the Sun is an average star – dwarfed by true stellar giants hundreds of times its size. And the Milky Way? Miniature compared to the ancient “red dead” galaxies littering the night sky. Join me as Galactic Archaeologists for the evening as we tour the cosmos, spanning both space and time. Together we’ll navigate the smallest atomic scales, through to the Solar System, into the Milky Way, and beyond. We will explore questions like when and how the hydrogen, oxygen, and iron in our bodies formed, what are the physical processes that govern the Earth, how the history of our Galaxy compares to others and how will the Universe end?"

About the speaker: Dr. Stephanie Monty is an astronomer primarily working in the fields of Galactic Archaeology and astronomical instrumentation. The aim of her research is to understand the history of the Milky Way and how both the light and dark components came to be. Stephanie is currently employed as a post-doctoral researcher at the Institute of Astronomy at the University of Cambridge. Prior to that, she completed her Ph.D. in Astrophysics at the Australian National University and her BSc in Physics & Astronomy at the University of Victoria, Canada. For more info visit Dr. Monty’s website.

Register here for this FREE event to receive your Zoom link! 

The Carving Club is an informal gathering of carving artists. It is an opportunity for carvers to hang out and ply their craft in the company of each other. The club is open to all levels of experience.

Learning and being inspired by each other is a natural byproduct of coming together. It is difficult to find mentorship opportunities, professional arts training, and gathering spaces to share knowledge in our remote communities. Carving Club was inspired by the desire to sustain the energy of the creative community that is felt at the biennial Carving on the Edge Festival and to create a place to come together to perpetuate this art form.

Everyone welcome! Bring projects that you are currently working on or contact the Carving on the Edge Festival if you aren't sure where to start. Limited tools are available to borrow.

Drop in anytime between 6 pm-9 pm for this free event. Thank you to the Clayoquot Biosphere Trust for providing the space and to the District of Tofino for financial support.

Contact Robinson Cook for more info: workshops(@)carvingedgefestival.com

Robinson Cook

Since 2014, Robinson has been a key contributor to the success of the workshops programming component of the Carving on the Edge Festival. He has instructed several workshops himself, taken a leadership role in coordinating artist instructors, and overseen production. Robinson’s community-mindedness and long-standing relationships with artists in the carving community have contributed to his success in facilitating and growing the Open Carving Area. Following the 2018 festival, Robinson formed the Carving on the Edge Carving Club, an informal bimonthly gathering of carvers that was inspired by the desire to keep the momentum going from the festival and to support people who are not carving every day.

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www.instagram.com/robinsonwoodwork

The Carving Club is an informal gathering of carving artists. It is an opportunity for carvers to hang out and ply their craft in the company of each other. The club is open to all levels of experience.

Learning and being inspired by each other is a natural byproduct of coming together. It is difficult to find mentorship opportunities, professional arts training, and gathering spaces to share knowledge in our remote communities. Carving Club was inspired by the desire to sustain the energy of the creative community that is felt at the biennial Carving on the Edge Festival and to create a place to come together to perpetuate this art form.

Everyone welcome! Bring projects that you are currently working on or contact the Carving on the Edge Festival if you aren't sure where to start. Limited tools are available to borrow.

Drop in anytime between 6 pm-9 pm for this free event. Thank you to the Clayoquot Biosphere Trust for providing the space and to the District of Tofino for financial support.

Contact Robinson Cook for more info: workshops(@)carvingedgefestival.com

Robinson Cook

Since 2014, Robinson has been a key contributor to the success of the workshops programming component of the Carving on the Edge Festival. He has instructed several workshops himself, taken a leadership role in coordinating artist instructors, and overseen production. Robinson’s community-mindedness and long-standing relationships with artists in the carving community have contributed to his success in facilitating and growing the Open Carving Area. Following the 2018 festival, Robinson formed the Carving on the Edge Carving Club, an informal bimonthly gathering of carvers that was inspired by the desire to keep the momentum going from the festival and to support people who are not carving every day.

robinsonwoodwork.com

www.instagram.com/robinsonwoodwork