Kwikwasut'inuxw facts for kids
The Kwikwasut'inuxw are an Indigenous group of people. They are part of the larger Kwakwaka'wakw nation. These people have lived for a long time on the Central Coast of British Columbia, Canada. Their original home was a place called Gwayasdums on Village Island.
Who Are the Kwikwasut'inuxw People?
The Kwikwasut'inuxw are one of many groups within the Kwakwaka'wakw peoples. They have a rich history and culture. Their traditional lands are located along the coast of British Columbia.
A Look at Their Ancestral Home
The Kwikwasut'inuxw's ancestral home was a village called Gwayasdums. It was located on Village Island. Sadly, this village was destroyed in 1856 by the Nuxalk people.
The Kwikwasut'inuxw Today
Today, the Kwikwasut'inuxw people are part of two main First Nation governments. These are like their local community organizations. The two groups are:
Some of the people who survived the destruction of Gwayasdums found safety with the Mamalilikulla people at a place called Memkumlis. Their descendants today are known as the Qwe'Qwa'Sot'Enox.
