The Mowachaht-Muchalaht First Nation Summerfest
Each year, the Mowachaht-Muchalaht First Nation and the Land of the Maquinna Cultural Society host Summerfest – opening magical Yuquot to the world. Yuquot (aka Friendly Cove or Nootka in colonial terms) has been the home of the Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation for over 4000 years and was where James Cook arrived in 1778. This year, on Saturday, July 21, Summerfest is commemorating the return of Comekela (Chief Maquinna’s brother) from China 230 years ago, and celebrating Yuquot, the home of the Mowachaht peoples, as a global centre on the Pacific. Yuquot is located on the southern tip of Nootka Island.
In 1787, the Mowachaht chief Comekela travelled to China where he lived for a year before returning to Yuquot. Accompanying Comekla when he returned in May of 1788 were dozens of Chinese craftsmen who built the first European-style ship in the Pacific Northwest. Also at Yuquot at this time was a famous Hawaiian chief, Ka'iana.
In recognition of Comekela's historic return from China and the arrival of many transpacific visitors, the University of Victoria Project "Asian Canadians on Vancouver Island: Race Indigeneity and the Transpacific", the Chinese Canadian Historical Society of BC (CCHSBC) and UBC's Asian Canadian and Asian Migration program (ACAM) are proud to be supporting this year's Summerfest.
A delegation consisting of members from all three groups will be travelling to Yuquot and participating in the festivities. A limited number of spaces are available for those interested in joining us on this trip of a lifetime.
Dates: Friday, July 20 - Sunday, July 22, 2018 -- Summerfest is on Saturday, July 21, 2018).
Cost: $425.00 (includes transportation to/from Vancouver-Lower Mainland to Yuquot, 2-nights double-occupancy accommodations at a local hotel in Gold River).
If you are interested in joining us, please email info@cchsbc.ca to confirm your spot. There are only a few spots available! Email us today!
In 1787, the Mowachaht chief Comekela travelled to China where he lived for a year before returning to Yuquot. Accompanying Comekla when he returned in May of 1788 were dozens of Chinese craftsmen who built the first European-style ship in the Pacific Northwest. Also at Yuquot at this time was a famous Hawaiian chief, Ka'iana.
In recognition of Comekela's historic return from China and the arrival of many transpacific visitors, the University of Victoria Project "Asian Canadians on Vancouver Island: Race Indigeneity and the Transpacific", the Chinese Canadian Historical Society of BC (CCHSBC) and UBC's Asian Canadian and Asian Migration program (ACAM) are proud to be supporting this year's Summerfest.
A delegation consisting of members from all three groups will be travelling to Yuquot and participating in the festivities. A limited number of spaces are available for those interested in joining us on this trip of a lifetime.
Dates: Friday, July 20 - Sunday, July 22, 2018 -- Summerfest is on Saturday, July 21, 2018).
Cost: $425.00 (includes transportation to/from Vancouver-Lower Mainland to Yuquot, 2-nights double-occupancy accommodations at a local hotel in Gold River).
If you are interested in joining us, please email info@cchsbc.ca to confirm your spot. There are only a few spots available! Email us today!
Itinerary
Please Note: Itinerary is subject to change.
Friday, July 20, 2018
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9:45AM
11:15AM 1:00PM 4:30PM 5:00PM |
Depart from Lower Mainland gathering point to travel to Horseshoe Bay.
Board/Travel on BC Ferries to travel to Nanaimo. Lunch on board ferry - not included. Drive from Nanaimo to Gold River. Arrive at Gold River. Visit Tsaxana, Reserve 18 |
Saturday, July 21, 2018
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8:00AM
9:00AM 10:00AM 12:00PM 1:00PM 3:00PM 4:00PM 6:30PM |
Breakfast at Chalet
Travel to Gold River Harbour Depart Gold River to Yuquot on the Uchuck Arrive at Yuquot Tour of Yuquot Mowachaht Lunch and Honouring of Comekela Free Time Depart Yuquot to Gold River on the Uchuck Arrive at Gold River Dinner and Overnight at Gold River |
Sunday, July 22, 2018
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8:00AM
9:00AM 12:30PM 1:15PM 4:00PM |
Breakfast at Chatlet
Depart for Vancouver Arrive at Departure Bay Travel to Horseshoe Bay by BC Ferry Arrive at Dispersal Point, Vancouver |