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About Us

T'sasała means "to be determined." our group is determined to follow in the footsteps of our ancestors.

young hamatsa dancer in traditional cedar bark regalia
Summer 2024
 

Hello Everyone. We are happy to announce that we will resume summer dance performances starting Saturday July 6, 2024 @ the Namgis Big House in Alert Bay, BC. We look forward to welcoming guests back safely following Provincial Guidelines 

Gilakasla - Andrea Cranmer

Co-founder and Leader of Tsasala Cultural Group

salmon dancers in traditional button blankets and aprons holding eagle feather
What You'll See!!
 

You will see the next generation of Kwakwa̱k̕a̱'wakw sharing our culture to educate the world about our ancient songs, dances, teachings and values. These teachings are still being passed on today to the children of T'sasała.

 

You will witness the dances of the T̕seka, our red cedar bark ceremony. You will see the traditional dances that connect us to the land, sky, and sea. The T̕seka will be followed by the T̕ła'sala ceremony - peace dances then finally the A̱mlala or fun dances were you will get a chance to join in.

 

bakwas dancer in tradition carved mask
Summer 2024 Dates
Saturday July 6, July 13, July 20, July 27 
Saturday  August 3,  August 17, August 24
1:00pm Doors open
1:15 pm Start Time @ Namgis Big House
ADMISSION FEE

Adults $30.00

Children $15.00 (12 & under)

Children under 3 are free

 

You can pay cash at the door or pay by debit or credit at Culture Shock or the U'mista Cultural Centre.

Private bookings are available. For more information, please contact us.

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